EKI-1528 1526 Manual Ed1-469789
EKI-1528 1526 Manual Ed1-469789
EKI-1528 1526 Manual Ed1-469789
EKI-1528/1526
Acknowledgements
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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.
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditions
for passing included the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure. In
order to protect the product from being damaged by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)
and EMI leakage, we strongly recommend the use of CE-compliant industrial enclo-
sure products.
FCC Class A
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-
tion of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
The two Ethernet ports allow the EKI-1528/1526 to establish two separate Ethernet
connections to two Ethernet domains or switches in the same domain. Through dual
Ethernet connections, the EKI-1528/1526 greatly improves the device connectivity
reliability, increases system stability, and simplifies redundant configuration.
The EKI-1528/1526 provides various operation modes including COM port redirector
(Virtual COM port), TCP server mode, TCP client mode, and UDP mode. These units
upgrade your existing device for integrating into the Internet world, and make your
serial devices behave just like the networking devices.
1.2 Features
Supports 8 or 16-ports RS-232/422/485 serial communication
Supports dual 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing Ethernet ports
Supports high baud rate from 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps
Provides COM port redirection mode, TCP server mode, TCP client mode, and
UDP mode
Provides rich configuration methods: web browser console, Telnet console,
serial console, and Windows utility
Easy-managing Advantech Serial Device Server Configuration Utility for Win-
dows 2000/XP/Vista(x86)
Built-in buzzer for easy location
Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all signals and enhancement protection for
RS-422/485 lines
Standard 1U rackmount size
Automatic RS-485 data flow control
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1.3.1 LAN
Compatibility: IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u
Speed: 10/100 Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX
No. of Ports: 2
Port Connector: 8-pin RJ45 (with LED)
Protection: Built-in 1.5 KV magnetic isolation
Introduction
1.3.2 Serial Communications
Port Type: RS-232/422/485, software selectable
No. of Ports: 8/16
Port Connector: 8-pin RJ45
Data Bits: 5,6,7,8
Stop Bits: 1,1.5,2
Parity Bits: None, Odd, Even, Space, Mark
Flow Control: XON/XOFF, RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR
Baud Rate: 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps
Serial Signals:
– RS-232: TxD, RxD, CTS, RTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
– RS-422: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND
– RS-485: Data+, Data-, GND
Protection: 15 KV ESD protection for all signals
1.3.4 Mechanical
Material: SECC sheet metal chassis
Dimensions (H x W x D): 44 x 440 x 220 mm
Weight:
– EKI-1528: 2.53 Kg
– EKI-1526: 2.58 Kg
1.3.7 Environment
Operating Temperature: 0 to 60 oC (32 to 140 oF)
Storage Temperature: -20 to 85 oC (-4 to 185 oF)
Operating Humidity: 5 to 95% RH
Optional Accessories
OPT1I: 1m RJ45 to DB9 (male) cable
OPT1J: 30cm RJ45 to DB9 (male) cable
1702002600: Power Cable US Plug 1.8m
1702002605: Power Cable EU Plug 1.8m
1702031801: Power Cable UK Plug 1.8m
1702031836: Power Cable China/Australia Plug 1.8m
After the simple installation steps to attach your network and serial device to the
appropriate connectors on the serial device servers and driver installation, you will
then be able to communicate with the serial devices via its own application software
and with the EKI-1500 serial device servers. COM port redirector, TCP server mode,
TCP client mode, UDP server mode, UDP client mode and Control mode are all
different schemes to make a serial connection across using one or more Serial
device server.
The EKI-1528/1526 provides dual Ethernet ports that can establish two physical
Ethernet connections. Dual connections enable an alternative backup session that
host can connect to device server by the way of second connection while the primary
connection should be lost or dropped.
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Advantech serial device server configuration utility is a serial COM port redirector that
creates virtual COM ports and provides access to the serial devices connected to
Advantech serial device servers. You can configure the serial device server and
enable the virtual COM port using one integrated utility. Advantech serial device
server configuration utility allows you to configure Microsoft applications to
communicate with network enabled serial device servers as easily as if they were
physically installed in or directly connected to the PC.
The Advantech redirector can create up to 255 virtual COM ports. Application on the
Getting Started
host can open virtual COM port to access the serial device servers at the same time.
The redirector will handle each active virtual COM port as a separate TCP connec-
tion to Advantech serial device servers.
Normal Mode
The Advantech redirector connects the Advantech serial device servers while an
application open the COM port and disconnects from the Advantech serial device
servers when the application closes the COM port. The redirector uses TCP network
connections to the Advantech serial device server to gain the access to the con-
nected serial devices.
If you want to run more than one applications to use same serial device, you can
employ EKI-1500 serial device servers that provide a virtual COM port for a host or
multi-hosts on an Ethernet network. EKI-1500 serial device server is located between
hosts and serial devices. Each serial port on the EKI-1500 serial device server can
allow the maximum of 5 host connections through one Ethernet port or two Ethernet
ports. There are two major operation modes for Multi-Access Mode. First one is
broadcast mode; the EKI-1500 serial device server handles a command from one
application and replies the data from the serial port to all applications that are con-
necting this serial port. Another one is polling mode; the EKI-1500 serial device
server handles the command from one application and reply to this application only.
Query from other applications must be queued and wait for current process complet-
ing.
By using a serial derive server to share serial device, you eliminate the separate
serial lines and serial devices that can be attached to individual hosts. Collecting the
data from these serial devices become more easily and more effectively.
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In the TCP Client mode, the TCP connection will be established from the EKI-1500
serial device server. This operation mode supports a max. of 16 simultaneous con-
nections for each serial port on the EKI-1500 serial device servers to one host or sev-
eral hosts. You should configure the IP address and TCP port number of the network
hosts which the EKI-1500 serial device server connect to using Advantech Serial
Device Server Configuration Utility. After configuration, when EKI-1500 serial device
server receives the data from serial port, the device server will employ the connection
to hosts which are configured.
Getting Started
2.1.4 Serial Tunneling Mode
Two native serial devices can communicate over an Ethernet network without any
intermediate host PC and software programming. Serial Tunneling is very simple to
use. You can use Advantech Serial Device Server Configuration Utility to designate
one serial port as the tunneling master and another serial device server port as the
tunneling slave.
The control mode provides three kinds of modem AT-style commands. The serial
devices can use these commands to control the EKI-1500 serial device server con-
necting or disconnecting to remote networking devices. Thus intelligent serial devices
such as stand-alone PLC will send /receive data to/from devices one by one via
Ethernet.
Chapter 2
In this section, it will give you an overview of the EKI-1528/1526 hardware and
installation.
Getting Started
EKI-1526: Rear View
Reboot Button
Press the reboot button to reboot the EKI-1528/1526.
Chapter 2
This section introduces how to connect the EKI-1528 or EKI-1526 to serial devices
for first time.
Getting Started
Chapter 2
The following section will show you how to install the Advantech serial device server
configuration utility, a tool to set up and monitor the EKI-1500 serial device servers.
Note! Be sure the Microsoft .NET Framework on your host PC is greater than
version 2.0.
1. Insert the Advantech industrial communication IEDG series driver utility CD into
Getting Started
the CD-ROM drive (e.g. E:\) on the host PC.
2. Use Windows explorer or the Windows Run command to execute the setup pro-
gram, the path for the setup program on the CD-ROM should be: E:\Util-
ity&Driver\SerialDeviceServerConfigurationUtility\Serial_Device_Server_Config
uration_Utility_[Version]_Release_[date].exe
3. Upon executing the setup program, the Welcome Dialog Box will be pop-up.
Press the "Next" button to continue.
4. Carefully read the Software License Agreement, and press "Yes" to continue.
6. After setup has copied all program files to your computer, click the <Finish> but-
ton to finish the installation.
You may open the Serial Device Server Configuration Utility from the Windows Start
Menu by clicking Start Æ All Programs Æ Advantech eAutomation Æ Serial
Device Server Configuration Utility. The Serial Device Server Configuration Utility
will appear as below.
There are four major areas in this new serial device server configuration utility.
1. Serial Device Server List Area: All devices will be searched and listed in this
area. You can arrange different favorite group and virtual COM ports.
2. Serial Device Server Information Area: Click on the serial device server or move
cursor to the serial device server, the related information will be shown on this
area.
3. Configuration Area: Click on the item on the Device Server List Area, the
configuration page will display on the area.
4. Quick Tool Bar: Useful management functions shortcut.
Configuration
Advantech Serial Device Server Configuration Utility will automatically search all the
EKI-1000, ADAM-4570 and EDG-4500 series device servers on the network and
show them on the Serial Device Server List Area of the utility. The utility provides an
auto-search function to show your device(s) by simply executing the configuration
utility program from the Start Menu.
From here all device on the same network domain will be searched and display on
Device Server List Area. You can click on the device name to show the features of
the specific device. Click on the “+” before the model name (e.g. EKI-1526), and the
utility will expand the tree structure to show the individual device name. Click on the
“-” before the model name (e.g. EKI-1526), and the utility will collapse the tree struc-
ture.
Note! When you run the Configuration Utility for the first time, the default
device name is “MAC ID”. In this case, the device name “EKI-1526-
A6A25A” means the device “MAC ID” is “00 D0 C9 A6 A2 5A”. You can
change the default device name in the System Tab of Device Properties.
Click on the “+” before the device name, and the utility will expand the interfaces on
this device server.
Click on each item, you will entry the configuration page to change the setting. The
configuration will be introduced on following sections.
You can click the button on the “Quick Tool Bar”. The utility will search serial
device server on local LAN.
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This section explains how to configure the EKI-1528/1526 network using this utility so
that it can communicate over a network with serial devices.
Click on the “+” before the model name (e.g. EKI-1526), and the utility will expand the
tree structure to show the individual device name. And click on the “+” before the
device name, and the utility will expand the interfaces on this device server. Select
the Ethernet interface. (Select Eth1 or Eth2, these are two individual Ethernet ports)
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MAC address:
The MAC address is for the local system to identify and locate each serial device
servers. This MAC address is already set before delivery from factory, hence no need
for further configuration.
Static IP
User defined IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.
BOOTP + Auto-IP
BOOTP Server assigned IP address.
DNS Setting
In order to use DNS feature, you need to set the IP address of the DNS server to be
able to access the host with the domain name. The EKI-1500 serial device server
provides Primary DNS Server and Secondary DNS Server configuration items to set
the IP address of the DNS server. Secondary DNS Server is included for use when
Primary DNS server is unavailable.
Note! When you have finished the configuration of these settings for each cat-
egory, please press the “Apply” button in order to make these settings
effective on the Serial Device Server. (Will reboot your Serial Device
Server immediately)
Click on the "+" before the model name (e.g. EKI-1526), and the utility will expand the
tree structure to show the individual device name. And click on the “+” before the
device name, and the utility will expand the interfaces on this device server. Select
the serial interface.
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You can give a more detailed description on the function of the port for easier man-
agement and maintenance. Descriptions have a limit of 128 characters.
Configuration
Type
The EKI-1500 serial device server offers three kinds of serial interfaces, RS-232, RS-
485 and RS-422. User can use any of the three serial interfaces according to user’s
requirements.
Baud Rate:
The EKI-1500 serial device server supports baud rate from 50 to 921.6Kbps. While
setting the baud rate, please note that the value should conform to the current trans-
mission speeds of connected devices.
Parity:
The EKI-1500 serial device server provides five options: None, Odd, Even, Space,
and Mark.
Stop Bits:
The EKI-1500 serial device server provides three options: 1, 1.5 and 2.
Flow Control:
The EKI-1500 serial device server provides four options: None, XOn/XOff, RTS/CTS,
and DTR/DSR.
Note! When you have finished the configuration of these settings for each cat-
egory, please press the “Apply” button in order to make these settings
effective on the Serial Device Server. Or you can press “Apply All Ports”
to make these setting effective for all serial ports on the Serial Device
Server.
Advanced Settings:
The EKI-1500 serial device server provides the advanced settings for some special
applications which need critical time requirements. In normal applications, these set-
tings are recommended not to be set to avoid the unusual action happened.
Ignore Purge
Some application program will purge the serial port while it is the first time opens this
serial port. You can ignore the purge command by enable this option.
Note! These settings are just for some special application cases. We recom-
mend do not enable the advanced settings in normal usage.
The EKI-1528/1526 comes with COM port redirector (virtual COM driver) that work
with Window 2000/XP/Vista(X86) systems. The driver establishes a transparent con-
nection between host and serial device by mapping the IP of the EKI-1500 serial
device server serial port to a local COM port on the host computer.
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another is Round-Robin mode.
Normal mode
Disabling “Response Timeout” parameter, the EKI-1528/1526 will operate in “normal
mode”. When multiple hosts open the serial port simultaneously, the EKI-1528/1526
only offers control ability for the first connected host and provides data communica-
tion function for others. Each serial port supports up to five simultaneous connec-
tions, so multiple hosts can transmit/receive data to/from the same serial port
simultaneously. Every host can transmit data to the same serial port, and the EKI-
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1528/1526 will also transmit data to every hosts. When the multiple hosts transmit
data to the same serial port at the same time, the received data from Ethernet and
the outputs of serial port are mixed. When the EKI-1528/1526 receives data from
serial port, the data will also be transmitted to the connected hosts simultaneously.
Round-Robin mode:
Enabling “Response Timeout” parameter, the EKI-1528/1526 will operate in “Round-
Robin mode”. Each serial port supports up to five simultaneous connections, so mul-
tiple hosts can transmit/receive data to/from the same serial port simultaneously.
Every host can transmit data to the same serial port simultaneously, but the EKI-
1528/1526 will process the data communication in order. The EKI-1528/1526 will pro-
cess the first host’s request and reply the response to the first host. The EKI-1500
serial device server can determine the end of the serial acknowledgement via
response timeout. When EKI-1500 serial device server receives nothing from serial
port after the setting of response timeout, the device will reply the acknowledgement
to the host and then process the next host’s request. While the connected hosts are
more and “Response Timeout” is long, the process time is much longer.
Frame Break is a very import parameter for Round Robin mode. This parameter is
the smart way to reduce inefficient waiting time and the EKI-1528/1526 can transmit
data more efficiently. Disabling the Frame Break function, the EKI-1528/1526 will wait
“Response Timeout” period, whether the device have transmitted the data. During
this period, the commands from hosts will be queued and the EKI-1528/1526 just
processes this command. Enabling “Frame Break”, if the serial port idle is longer
than the “Frame Break” period, the EKI-1528/1526 will assume the communication is
completed and continue the next host’s query. This is an efficient way to reduce the
waiting time and improve the performance.
The EKI-1528/1526 allows most 5 host PCs accessing data simultaneously via poll-
ing networking architecture. You can use it according to your application. If you want
to access the EKI-1528/1526, you must ascertain your application software supports
standard networking application programming interface (API) such as: WinSock
Socket.
Protocol
The EKI-1528/1526 provides TCP/IP and UDP two protocols. In settings, you can
choose either TCP mode or UDP mode according to your application.
Each node on a TCP/IP network has an IP address, and each IP address can allow
connections on one or more TCP port. The well known TCP ports are those that have
been defined; for example, port 23 is used for Telnet connections. There are also
custom sockets that users and developers define for their specific needs. The default
TCP/UDP port of the EKI-1528/1526 is 5300. The example initial 5300 is System
Port, and 5301 is Data Port. But users can adjust them by one's preference or appli-
cation.
Each port has its own data listen port to accept connected request of other network
device. So, the data listen port can’t be set the same value. You can transmit/receive
data to/from device via the data listen port.
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The default is 60 seconds. If you want to keep connection continually, you can
disable the Data Idle Timeout. Data idle Time is the time period in which the device
waits for data. If the EKI-1528/1526 does not receive data over an established idle
time, the EKI-1528/1526 will disconnect temporarily. When the data comes to the
EKI-1528/1526, it will reconnect automatically. Users do not need to reconnect.
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the mode, all connection has to use the same serial setting. If one serial setting of
these connections is different from others, the data communication may operate
incorrectly.
There are two operating mode of Multi-access function. One is Normal mode;
another is Round-Robin mode.
Normal Mode
Disabling “Response Timeout” parameter, the EKI-1528/1526 will operate in “normal
mode”. When multiple hosts open the serial port simultaneously, the EKI-1528/1526
only offers control ability for the first connected host and provides data communica-
tion function for others. Each serial port supports up to five simultaneous connec-
tions, so multiple hosts can transmit/receive data to/from the same serial port
simultaneously. Every host can transmit data to the same serial port, and the EKI-
1528/1526 will also transmit data to every hosts. When the multiple hosts transmit
data to the same serial port at the same time, the received data from Ethernet and
the outputs of serial port are mixed. When the EKI-1528/1526 receives data from
serial port, the data will also be transmitted to the connected hosts simultaneously.
Round-Robin Mode
Enabling “Response Timeout” parameter, the EKI-1528/1526 will operate in “Round-
Robin mode”. Each serial port supports up to five simultaneous connections, so mul-
tiple hosts can transmit/receive data to/from the same serial port simultaneously.
Every host can transmit data to the same serial port simultaneously, but the EKI-
1528/1526 will process the data communication in order. The EKI-1528/1526 will pro-
cess the first host’s request and reply the response to the first host. The EKI-1500
serial device server can determine the end of the serial acknowledgement via
response timeout. When EKI-1500 serial device server receives nothing from serial
port after the setting of response timeout, the device will reply the acknowledgement
to the host and then process the next host’s request. While the connected hosts are
more and “Response Timeout” is long, the process time is much longer.
Frame Break is a very import parameter for Round Robin mode. This parameter is
the smart way to reduce inefficient waiting time and the EKI-1528/1526 can transmit
data more efficiently. Disabling the Frame Break function, the EKI-1528/1526 will wait
“Response Timeout” period, whether the device have transmitted the data. During
this period, the commands from hosts will be queued and the EKI-1528/1526 just
processes this command. Enabling “Frame Break”, if the serial port idle is longer
than the “Frame Break” period, the EKI-1528/1526 will assume the communication is
completed and continue the next host’s query. This is an efficient way to reduce the
waiting time and improve the performance.
The “Control mode” provides three kinds of modem AT-style commands. The serial
devices can use these commands to control the EKI-1528/1526 to connect/discon-
nect to remote networking device. Thus, intelligent serial devices such as standalone
PLC will send /receive data to/from devices one by one via Ethernet.
Please refer to the Data Mode (USDG Mode) to setup the Data Listen Port, Com-
mand Listen Port, and Data Idle Timeout.
Hangup Character
The default character is “+”. After you have connected to another serial device via
EKI-1528/1526, you may need to disconnect. Then you can use the command "+++"
to disconnect. To do this leaves your keyboard idle (don't press any keys) for at least
several seconds, then press "+" three times. You can set "Guard Time" to define the
idle time. Be sure that you have to press "+" over the idle time.
Guard Time
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Example: <Guard Time> + <Guard Time> + <Guard Time> +
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ATDT<IP address> <TCP port> “Forms a TCP connection to the specified host.
<CR> Ex: ATDT 192.0.55.22:5201
In above example, the EKI serial device server forms
a raw TCP connection to the networking device
(192.0.55.22). The TCP port is 5301.”
ATA <CR> Answering an incoming call
+++<CR> Returns the user to the command prompt when
entered from the serial port during a remote host con-
nection.
<LF><CR> OK <LF><CR> Commands are executed correctly
<LF><CR> CONNECT <LF><CR> Connect to other device
<LF><CR> RING ddd.ddd.ddd <LF>< Detect the connection request from other device,
CR> which IP address is ddd.ddd.ddd.ddd.
<LF><CR> DISCONNECT Disconnect from other device
<LF><CR>
<LF><CR> ERROR <LF><CR> Incorrect commands
<LF><CR> FAIL <LF><CR> If you issu an ATDT command and can not connect to
the device, it will response “FAIL”.
Accessible IP setting allows you to add or remove the blocking host IP addresses to
prevent unauthorized access. If you want to restrict access to certain PCs, you can
list their IP addresses in this area. The maximum is 32 PCs.
Consult your ISP or Network Administrator for the proper SMTP mail server settings.
The auto warning functions may not work properly without proper settings.
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Configuration
You need to set the proper IP address of SNMP Trap Server. And choose the Trap
Version; there are “SNMP v1” and “SNMP v2c” options.
Cold Start
This refers to starting the system from power off. When performing a cold start, the
EKI-1528/1526 will send an e-mail, or send a SNMP trap after success rebooting.
Authentication failure
The user types a wrong password from Console or Administrator. When authentica-
tion failure
Occurs, the EKI-1528/1526 will send an e-mail, or send a SNMP trap.
IP Change
The user changes the EKI-1528/1526’s IP address. When the IP address changes,
the EKI-1528/1526 will send an e-mail, or send a SNMP trap after restarting the sys-
tem.
Password Change
The user changes the EKI-1528/1526’s password. When the password changes, the
EKI-1528/1526 will send an e-mail, or send a SNMP trap after restarting the system.
Ethernet 1 Down
The Ethernet 1 port has link failure condition. When the Ethernet 1 links fail, the EKI-
1528/1526 will send an e-mail, or send a SNMP trap immediately.
Ethernet 2 Down
The Ethernet 2 port has link failure condition. When the Ethernet 2 links fail, the EKI-
1528/1526 will send an e-mail, or send a SNMP trap immediately.
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The DCD (Data Carrier Detect) signal has changed, also indicating that the modem
connection status has changed. For example, a DCD change to high also means
“Connected” between local modem and remote modem. If the DCD signal changes to
low, it also means that the connection line is down. When the DCD signal changes,
the EKI-1528/1526 will send an e-mail, or send a SNMP trap.
DSR Change
The DSR (Data Set Ready) signal has changed, also indicating that the data commu-
nication equipment’s power is off. For example, a DSR change to high also means
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that the DCE is powered ON. If the DSR signal changes to low, it also means that the
DCE is powered off. When the DSR signal changes, the EKI-1528/1526 will send an
e-mail, or send a SNMP trap.
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The utility allows importing or exporting the serial port setting including “Basic Set-
ting” and “Operation Setting” via “.sps” file format.
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3.9.3 Locate the Serial Device Server
If there are many serial device severs 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 and the buzzer will make the beep sound until you
click “Stop Locate”.
If you want to disable this function or change the password, click “Change Password”
to change the password to default “None” (leave the new password and confirm new
password columns blank) to disable this function or other password you want to
change. Be sure to click “Reset Device” to restart the serial device sever and store
the new password into the memory.
Then, please power off the serial device server within ten seconds, after reconnect-
ing the power back, the all setting will be reset to the factory default. If the power
remains more than ten seconds, the serial device server will not have any changes.
Right Click on the device name and select “Update Firmware” function.
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ware completely, click on the “OK” button. The serial device server will restart auto-
matically.
Configuration
Note! Be sure that the host PC Ethernet network domain is as same as the
EKI-1500 serial device server or the host PC can establish the TCP con-
nection with the serial device server while doing the updating firmware
process.
COM redirector utility and Virtual COM port Management utility are integrated into
one utility with same GUI. Advantech Serial Device Server Configuration Utility can
create all Virtual COM ports using “Auto Mapping” function. You can map the Virtual
COM port by yourself.
The serial ports that can be assigned to virtual COM will be shown in this window.
Select the serial ports you wish to map or click the <Select All> button and press
<Map Selected Ports> button. The selected serial ports will be mapped to virtual
COM ports in sequential order.
Select the serial port on the serial device server and the host COM that you want to
map. Press <Map it> to establish the virtual COM port on the host.
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Sometimes, the connection between Advantech serial device server and HOST is
interrupted by network traffic or powered-off by accident. In such a situation, the host
has to reconnect to Advantech serial device server. The function "Auto Reconnect" is
for this purpose, if the Advantech serial server loses the connection to its host, the
COM redirector will try to re-establish the connection while the host’s AP access the
virtual COM port. The COM redirector DOES NOT re-establish the connection auto-
matically. When the connection is working again, the host's commands will be auto-
matically received by the Advantech serial device server again. Reconfiguration is
not necessary, so this function enhances the reliability of the system.
If you don’t use the redundant function, just select the correct IP address in the IP
address 1 field.
Note! If you set the wrong IP address, COM redirector will still try to connect
the device. It might cause the system performance low or other issue.
Device Type and inputting the IP address without physically connecting the serial
device server to the network.
Individual Remove
Right click on COM port you have mapped before and select “Remove This Port”.
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Right click on Virtual Com Ports on Device Server List Area and select “Group
Remove Port”, you can choose which ports you want to remove.
If the test is selected, an external test will be done to check that the connection
signals for each port are working properly. For the test, you will need to connect
each port to a loopback tester (provided in the package). The loopback test
only applies to RS-232 mode. The test is divided into two parts: Signal test and
Communication Parameters test.
Note! Before you do this diagnostic test, you must complete the process of vir-
tual COM port mapping (which is described in chapter 4.1).
Select which COM port you want to run diagnostic test, and then press “Test” button
to process the testing.
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RTS -> CTS: check the RTS and CTS signal between two ports
DTR -> RI: check the DTR and RI signal between two ports
DTR -> DSR: check the DTR and DSR signal between two ports
DTR -> DCD: check the DTR and DCD signal between two ports
When the test is finish, it will show the test result, the click “Exit” button to return to
the utility window.
Note! Before using the web-based configuration, make sure your host PC
Ethernet network IP domain is as same as the serial device server, or it
can establish the TCP connection with the serial device server.
Web-Based Configuration
configuration. For more detailed information for setting, please refer to chapter 3.4
and chapter 3.5.
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when you access the web configuration, you need to key in the password. Do not
need to enter the username in the dialog.
Web-Based Configuration
If you want to disable the password protection, just change the password to the
default “None” (leave the new password column blank), Be sure to press the “Save”
button and reboot the serial device server to make the change effective.
Chapter 5
The configuration will take effect after clicking “Save” button. But all configurations
will save to flash memory after this reboot step. Press the “Reboot” button and the
system will give a reset response. It will take a few seconds to reconnect with the
new values.
Web-Based Configuration
Chapter 6
After connection the serial device server in Telnet console mode, you can see the
welcome message in the Hyper Terminal Windows.
Chapter 6
After connecting the device in console mode, you can simply press <Enter> to entry
the console configuration.
You might use “help” command to show the usage of all commands.
[Usage] help [command]
[Function] Show the usage of command
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[Usage] system
[Function] Show firmware version, device name and description
Port
“Port” is the command to show all serial ports information and configure the serial
ports settings.
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[Function] Set serial ports’ type and flow control
Flow 0: None
Flow 1: XOn/XOff
Flow2: RTS/CTS
Flow3: DTR/DSR
[Usage] port nn|all baud XXXX parity n|e|o|m|s data 5|6|7|8 stop 1|1.5|2
Acceptable baud rate: 50, 75, 110, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 4800, 7200,
9600, 14400, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, and 921600
Parity n: None
Parity e: Even
Parity o: Odd
Parity m: Mark
Parity s: Space
mvcom
Show and setup the VCOM mode
mctrl
Show and setup the Control mode
[Usage] mctrl
[Function] Show all serial ports mode and related information
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Show and setup the Data mode
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Telnet/Serial Console Configuration
[Usage] password new XXXX
[Function] Set new password [XXXX: maximum 31 characters]
apply
[Usage] apply
[Function] Save the settings to the flash memory and reboot the system immediately
exit
[Usage] exit
[Function] Terminate the shell session
import/export
[Usage] import
[Function] Import the serial device server settings’ file
[Usage] export
[Function] Export the serial device server settings’ file
alarm
Show or configure the auto warning function
time
Show or configure the time information
service
Enable or disable some extra service
A.1.2.1 1. RS-422
Pin No. Description
1 Tx-
2 Tx+
5 GND
3 Rx+
4 Rx-
A.1.2.2 2. RS-485
Pin No. Description
1 Data-
2 Data+
5 GND
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