8-port rs-232/422/485 to ethernet data gateway with front wiring, with rear wiring, 16-port rs-232/422/485 to ethernet data gateway with front wiring, with rear wiring (108 pages)
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This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for ordering information.
The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is no more than 70 dB (A). DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.
Hardware....................9 2.2.1 LED Indicators ................9 Table 2.2: EKI-1221/1222/1224 LED Indicators ......9 Table 2.3: ADAM-4572 LED Indicators ........9 2.2.2 Dimensions (Units: mm).............. 10 Figure 2.3 Front View of EKI-1221 ..........10 Figure 2.4 Side View of EKI-1221..........10 Figure 2.5 Back View of EKI-1221..........
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Monitoring Modbus Status ..............42 Administrator Setting................42 3.8.1 Import/Export Serial Port Setting ..........43 3.8.2 Locate the Modbus Data Gateway ..........43 3.8.3 Lock Device ................44 3.8.4 Restore to Factory Default Settings..........45 3.8.5 Update Firmware ................ 46 ADAM-4572 & EKI-1221/1222/1224...
Overview Advantech’s ADAM-4572 and EKI-1220 series of Modbus Gateways are a robust, feature-rich, and cost effective way to integrate of Ethernet and Serial Modbus devices. The ADAM-4572 and EKI-1221/1222/1224 provides one, two or four serial ports, one or two Ethernet ports, a wide range of power inputs, and a compact slim design, making them an ideal solution for connecting multiple Modbus/RTU and Modbus/ASCII serial devices to Modbus TCP (Ethernet).
Package Check List ADAM-4572 1 x ADAM-4572 Modbus Gateway 1 x Document and software CD 1 x DIN-rail kit 1 x 25 cm 3P to DB9 cable for RS-232 connection EKI-1221/1222/1224 1 x EKI-1220 Series Modbus Gateway 1 x 6P power connector...
PC or control panel. Advantech’s revolutionary network-enabling technology is now allowing control devices with serial ports to connect to the Ethernet and share networks quickly and cost-effectively. The ADAM-4572 and EKI-1221/ 1222/1224 are network-based, Modbus gateways for integrating new and existing Modbus/RTU and Modbus/ASCII serial devices to newer TCP/IP networked-based devices.
The basic system architecture is as below: Figure 2.1 Modbus System Architecture 1 Figure 2.2 Modbus System Architecture 2 ADAM-4572 & EKI-1221/1222/1224...
TCP frame that has a six-byte header in Modbus/TCP protocol. Modbus/TCP enables the use of Modbus messaging in an Intranet running the TCP/ IP protocols. Modbus/TCP is most commonly used for Ethernet attachment of PLC’s or I/O modules to other simple field buses or I/O networks. ADAM-4572 & EKI-1221/1222/1224...
12 to 48 VDC No. of Power Inputs 2 Power Connector Terminal block Power Consumption 300 mA (max.) Environment Operating Temperature 0 to 60 °C (32 to 140 °F) Storage Temperature -20 to 85 °C (-4 to 185 °F) ADAM-4572 & EKI-1221/1222/1224...
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Power Requirements Power Input 10 to 30 VDC Power Connector Terminal block Power Consumption 150 mA (max.) Environment Operating Temperature 0 to 60 °C (32 to 140 °F) Storage Temperature -20 to 80 °C (-4 to 176 °F) ADAM-4572 & EKI-1221/1222/1224...
There are LEDs display the two sets of power status, system status, dual networks status, and serial communication status on the front panel of ADAM-4572, EKI-1221, EKI-1222, and EKI-1224. Each of them has its own specific meaning as below table.
Gateways, and how to connect to the network, hock up the power cable, and connect to the ADAM-4572 and EKI-1221/1222/1224. 2.4.1 Choosing the Location Due to thier innovative design, ADAM-4572 and EKI-122/1222/1224 can be: Fixed to a panel mount Fixed to a DIN-rail Panel/Wall Mounting The EKI-1221/1222/1224 can be attached to a wall using the included metal brackets.
The ADAM-4572, EKI-1221/1222/1224 can be mounted on a standard DIN-rail. The DIN-rail kit is screwed on the Modbus data gateway when out of factory. If the DIN- rail kit is not screwed on the ADAM-4572, EKI-1221/1222/1224, please screw the DIN-rail kit on the Modbus data gateway first.
For configuration or troubleshooting purposes, user may need to connect the EKI- 1221/1222/1224 directly to the host PC. In this operation mode, user can use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect the EKI-1221/1222/1224 to the host PC’s Ethernet connector. ADAM-4572 & EKI-1221/1222/1224...
2.4.5 ADAM-4572 Serial Port Wiring We recommend that shielded-twisted-pair cables that comply with the EIA RS-485 standard be used with the ADAM network to reduce interference. Only one set of twisted-pair cables is required to transmit both Data and RTS signals. We advise that...
Installing the Configuration Utility The following section will show you how to install Advantech Serial Device Server Configuration Utility, a tool to set up and monitor the EKI series Modbus Data Gateways. Note Be sure the Microsoft .NET Framework on your host PC is greater than version 2.0 .
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5. Carefully read the Software License Agreement, and press "I Agree" to continue. 6. The InstallShield will specify a default installation path, C:\Program Files\Advantech eAutomation\Serial Device Server Configuration Utility. ADAM-4572 & EKI-1221/1222/1224...
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7. After few minutes, a message will indicate that Configuration Utility is suc- cessfully installed, click “Finish” to exit the InstallShield. ADAM-4572 & EKI-1221/1222/1224...
PC to enhance network security. With this secure function enabled, other PCs will not have permission for configuration. After the installation program on the Advantech IEDG Series Driver Utility CD-ROM is finished, the serial device servers will be ready for use and config- ure.
3.3.1 Auto Searching Advantech Serial Device Server Configuration Utility will automatically search all the EKI, ADAM and EDG series device servers on the network and show them on the Serial Device Server List Area of the utility. The Utility provides an auto-searching function to show your device(s) by simply executing the configuration utility program from the Start Menu.
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Click on the “+” before the device name, and the utility will expand the communication interfaces on this Modbus data gateway. Click on each interface item, you will entry the configuration page to modify the set- ting. The configuration will be introduced on following sections. ADAM-4572 & EKI-1221/1222/1224...
Using “Add IP address to Favorite” or “Search a Range of IP addresses” functions, you are allowed to add one device or group of devices to “Favorites”. These devices can locate on local network domain or other network domain. ADAM-4572 & EKI-1221/1222/1224...
And clink on the “+” before the device name, and utility will expand the communication interfaces on this Modbus data gateway. Select the Ethernet interface (Eth1 or Eth2, these are two individual Ethernet ports). ADAM-4572 & EKI-1221/1222/1224...
IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway: The IP address identifies your Modbus data gateway on the global network. Each ADAM-4572, EKI-1221/1222/1224 has the same default IP address 10.0.0.1 and 10.0.0.2 for dual Ethernet ports. Obtain these specific IP addresses from your net- work administrator and then configure each Advantech Modbus gateway with individ- ual IP addresses, related Subnet Mask and Gateway Setting.
1222/1224 serial connection to make sure it conforms to the serial type you select. Baud Rate: The EKI-1221/1222/1224 supports baud rate from 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps. While set- ting the baud rate, please note that the value should conform to the current transmis- sion speeds of connected devices. ADAM-4572 & EKI-1221/1222/1224...
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Modbus device (i.e. Modbus/ASCII or Modbus/RTU). Parity None Even or Odd Data bits Stop bits Modbus/ASCII Parity None Even or Odd Data bits Stop bits Modbus/RTU Flow Control: The EKI-1221/1222/1224 provides four options: None, XOn/XOff, RTS/CTS, and DTR/DSR. ADAM-4572 & EKI-1221/1222/1224...
ASCII Character Timeouts (ms): This option specifies the time interval in milliseconds between characters within the Modbus/ASCII message. If a greater interval occurs, the receiving device assumes an error has occurred. ADAM-4572 & EKI-1221/1222/1224...
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ID information. Alternative option, the utility allows to manual add or delete slave ID information. Modbus/TCP Listen Port (ADAM-4572 Only): The default port number of Modbus/TCP is 502. If you want to select the port number yourself, you can set it within the range of 512 to 50000. Note that a port number below 512 is already reserved in each situation for other specific uses and unavail- able for your selection.
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This option specifies the slave IP address and slave ID of the Modbus TCP slave device or another EKI-1221/1222/1224 acts the Modbus slave device. Type the IP address in the column and its slave ID range, then click “Add” or “Delete” button to add or remove the slave IP list. ADAM-4572 & EKI-1221/1222/1224...
The default option, any Modbus TCP device can communicate with this Modbus data gateway. Specified IP which can access: Type the IP address in the column and click “Add” or “Delete” button to make the accessible IP address list. The limit of this list is 32 IP addresses. ADAM-4572 & EKI-1221/1222/1224...
(the default value is 1000ms). Administrator Setting The configuration utility provides several administrator settings for easy management and configuration. Right click the mouse on the device name in the sub-tree of Serial Device Sever List Area, and select these administrator settings. ADAM-4572 & EKI-1221/1222/1224...
If there are many Modbus data gateways need your management, you may need to identify which unit is correct to configuration on utility. Click “Locate” to make that unit’s “Status” LED be steady on until you click “Stop Locate”. ADAM-4572 & EKI-1221/1222/1224...
If you forgot the password, the only way to solve this problem is to restore the setting of the Modbus data gateway to the factory default which will be introduced next section. ADAM-4572 & EKI-1221/1222/1224...
Then, please power off the Modbus data gateway within ten seconds, after recon- necting the power back, the all setting will be reset to the factory default. If the power remains more than ten seconds, the Modbus data gateway will not have any changes. ADAM-4572 & EKI-1221/1222/1224...
3.8.5 Update Firmware Advantech continually upgrades its firmware to keep up with the ever-expending world of computing. You can use the update firmware function in the utility to carry upgrade procedure. Please access Advantech’s website: to download the latest version of the firmware.
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Select the firmware file you want to update. After downloading the firmware completely, click “OK” button, and the Modbus data gateway will restart automatically. ADAM-4572 & EKI-1221/1222/1224...
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