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EKI-1511

1-Port Serial Device Server

  • 1 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port
  • Provides COM port redirection (Virtual COM), TCP, and UDP operation modes
  • Baud rate: supports up to 230.4 Kbps
  • Maximum of five hosts can access one serial port
  • Maximum of 16 hosts accessed in TCP client mode
  • Built-in 8-kV ESD protection for all serial signals
  • Provides multiple configuration configuration methods including Windows utility and web browser
  • "L" models support RS-232 only

Certifications:

Specifications

Serial Communication
Serial Standard
  • RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485
  • RS-232
Serial Port Connector Type
  • DB9 male
  • DB9 male
Serial Port Number
  • 1
  • 1
Baud Rate
  • 300~230.4 kbps
  • 300~230.4 kbps
Certification
EMC
  • CE, FCC
  • CE, FCC
EMI
  • EN 55011/ EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-6-4, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A
  • EN 55011/ EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A
EMS
  • EN 61000-4-2 (Level 2), EN 61000-4-3 (Level 2), EN 61000-4-4 (Level 2), EN 61000-4-5 (Level 2), EN 61000-4-6 (Level 2), EN 61000-4-8 (Level 2), EN55024
  • EN 61000-4-2 (Level 2), EN 61000-4-3 (Level 2), EN 61000-4-4 (Level 2), EN 61000-4-5 (Level 2), EN 61000-4-6 (Level 2), EN 61000-4-8 (Level 2), EN55024
Freefall
  • IEC 60068-2-32
  • IEC 60068-2-32
Safety
  • UL 62368
  • UL 62368
Shock
  • IEC 60068-2-27
  • IEC 60068-2-27
Vibration
  • IEC 60068-2-6
  • IEC 60068-2-6
Ethernet Communication
RJ-45 Port Connector Type
  • RJ-45
  • RJ-45
Ethernet Standard
  • IEEE 802.3 , 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.3 , 802.3u
RJ-45 Port Number
  • 1
  • 1
RJ-45 Transmission Speed
  • 10/100 Mbps
  • 10/100 Mbps
Environment
Operating Temperature
  • -40 ~ 75°C (-40 ~ 167°F)
  • -40 ~ 75°C (-40 ~ 167°F)
Storage Temperature
  • -40 ~ 85°C (-40 ~ 185°F)
  • -40 ~ 85°C (-40 ~ 185°F)
Mechanism
Dimensions (W x H x D)
  • 46 x 85.1 x 21.2 mm (1.81 x 3.35 x 0.83 in.)
  • 46 x 85.1 x 21.2 mm (1.81 x 3.35 x 0.83 in.)
Enclosure (Metal)
  • Metal with solid mounting hardware
  • Metal with solid mounting hardware
IP Rating
  • IP30
  • IP30
Mounting (DIN-rail)
  • Yes
  • Yes
Mounting (Wall)
  • Yes
  • Yes
Weight
  • 125 g
  • 125 g
Power
Power Consumption
  • 1W
  • 1W
Power Input (DC)
  • 9 ~ 36 VDC
  • 9 ~ 36 VDC
Protection
Ethernet Isolation
  • Built-in 2.25 k VDC magnetic isolation
  • Built-in 2.25 k VDC magnetic isolation
Software
Configuration
  • Windows utility, Telnet console, Web Browser
  • Windows utility, Telnet console, Web Browser
Operation Mode
  • COM port redirection mode (Virtual COM), TCP/UDP server (polling) mode, TCP/UDP client (event handling) mode, Pair connection
  • COM port redirection mode (Virtual COM), TCP/UDP server (polling) mode, TCP/UDP client (event handling) mode, Pair connection
Driver
  • Windows XP/7/8.1/10, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019, and Linux
  • Windows XP/7/8.1/10, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019, and Linux
Warranty
Warranty Period
  • 5 years
  • 5 years

Features & Benefits

Protocol & Interface Conversion Solution

Protocol & Interface Conversion Solution

Advantech offers numerous wired and wireless products to convert different legacy interfaces to modern networking systems to avoid a complete overhaul of existing equipment & devices, saving cost and avoiding software programming errors.

Advantech serial device servers provide a convenient and efficient way to integrate serial devices into modern network infrastructures, enabling remote access, centralized management, and improved scalability while preserving investment in existing serial equipment.


Feature Highlights

Secure Serial-to-Ethernet Connectivity Conversion 

Advantech Device servers enable secure serial-to-Ethernet links between legacy devices and IP networks, ensuring reliable, standards-based connectivity for industrial use.

High Compatibility with Various Serial Transmission Speed

High Compatibility with Various Serial Transmission Speed

Connect to nearly any 3rd-party serial devices without baud rate limitation, fulfilling a true machine-to-machine communication and machine-to-cloud connectivity.

Embedded Analysis Tool for Device Deployment Efficiency Enhancement

Embedded Analysis Tool for Device Deployment Efficiency Enhancement

The device servers can auto-detect and categorize the connected devices based on their baud rate settings, making sure a seamless communication at ease.

Multi-Port Design for Future Expansion

Multi-Port Design for Future Expansion

Advantech serial-to-Ethernet solution consists of 1/2/4/8/16-port serial-to-Ethernet devices that build users a high-scalability network deployment for flexible future expansion.


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Mounting

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