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B+B SmartWorx EKI-1242EIMS Industrial Fieldbus Gateway

B+B SmartWorx EKI-1242EIMS Industrial Fieldbus Gateways provide seamless communication between Fieldbus and Industrial Ethernet. This gateway supports different protocol devices integrating new and existing Modbus RTU/TCP devices to the EtherNet/IP network. To collect data and exchange data between Modbus RTU/TCP to EtherNet/IP. B+B SmartWorx EKI-1242EIMS is a simple and cost-effective way to bring the advantages of fast data transmissions between different devices.

Features

  • Supports dual power input for power redundancy
  • Seamless integrate Modbus RTU/TCP and EtherNET/IP communication
  • Modbus Master mode supports 64 connections
  • Mounts on DIN-rail and Wall mount
  • Designed for protocol extensibility and adaption
  • Built-in real-time diagnostic to increase high efficiency of device management

Specifications

  • Ethernet Communication
    • EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP protocols
    • 4 ports
    • 10/100Mbps, Auto MDI/MDIX speed
    • 8-pin RJ45 connector
    • Built-in 1.5KV magnetic isolation protection
  • Serial Communications
    • RS-232/422/485, software selectable port type
    • 2 ports
    • Modbus RTU protocol
    • DB9 male port connector
    • 5, 6, 7, 8 data bits
    • 1, 1.5, 2 stop bits
    • Parity: none, odd, even, space, mark
    • XON/XOFF, RTS/CTS flow control
    • 50bps to 921.6kbps baud rate
    • Serial Signals
      • RS-232: TxD, RxD, CTS, RTS, DCD, RI, GND
      • RS-422: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND
      • RS-485: Data+, Data-, GND
  • Software
    • Modbus RTU/TCP
      • Master mode
      • Functions Support: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 23
      • 64 connections (maximum)
    • EtherNet/IP
      • Adapter class
      • 32 explicit messaging, 5 implicit messaging maximum connections
      • Max. Total I/O Data Size
        • 496 bytes input
        • 496 bytes output
  • General
    • LED Indicators System
      • Power
      • System
      • Protocol status LAN: speed, link/active, error
    • Built-in WDT (watchdog timer) reboot trigger
    • Configuration backup and restore MicroSD card
  • Mechanics
    • 42mm x 140mm x 95mm dimensions (WxHxD)
    • Metal enclosure with solid mounting hardware
    • DIN-rail, wall mounting
    • 0.592Kg weight
  • Power Requirements
    • 12VDC to 48VDC, redundant dual inputs power input
    • Terminal block power connector
    • 5.2W power consumption
  • Environment
    • -10°C to +60°C operating temperature range
    • -40°C to +85°C storage temperature range
    • 10% to 95% RH operating humidity
  • Regulatory Approvals
    • EMC: CE, FCC part 15 subpart B (class A)

Additional Resources

Published: 2018-09-04 | Updated: 2022-08-10