Advantech EKI-1242ECMS User manual

User Manual
EKI-1242 Series
Modbus RTU/TCP to EtherCAT |
EtherNet/IP|PROFINETFieldbus
Gateway

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Copyright
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to your dealer.
Part No. 2009124200 Edition 1
Printed in Taiwan March 2018

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Declaration of Conformity
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.
Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find
the latest information about the product.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service
center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the
following information ready before you call:
–Product name and serial number
–Description of your peripheral attachments
–Description of your software (operating system, version, application software,
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–A complete description of the problem
–The exact wording of any error messages

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Warnings, Cautions and Notes
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Packing List
Before setting up the system, check that the items listed below are included and in
good condition. If any item does not accord with the table, please contact your dealer
immediately.
1 x Fieldbus gateway
1 x DIN-Rail mounting bracket and screws
1 x Wall-mounting bracket
Warning! Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal
injury!
Caution! Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing
data. e.g.
There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.
Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the man-
ufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Note! Notes provide optional additional information.

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Safety Instructions
Read these safety instructions carefully.
Keep this User Manual for later reference.
Disconnect this equipment from any DC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equip-
ment and must be easily accessible.
Keep this equipment away from humidity.
Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting
it fall may cause damage.
The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment
from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to the power outlet.
Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source
to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.
If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
–The power cord or plug is damaged.
–Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
–The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
–The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to
the user's manual.
–The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
–The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO -40°C (-40°F) ~ 85°C (185°F). THIS
COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE IN A
CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
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. Advan-
tech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained
herein.

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Safety Precaution - Static Electricity
Static electricity can cause bodily harm or damage electronic devices. To avoid dam-
age, keep static-sensitive devices in the static-protective packaging until the installa-
tion period. The following guidelines are also recommended:
Wear a grounded wrist or ankle strap and use gloves to prevent direct contact to
the device before servicing the device. Avoid nylon gloves or work clothes,
which tend to build up a charge.
Always disconnect the power from the device before servicing it.
Before plugging a cable into any port, discharge the voltage stored on the cable
by touching the electrical contacts to the ground surface.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Product Overview ...............................1
1.1 Specifications............................................................................................ 2
1.2 Hardware Views........................................................................................ 3
1.2.1 Front View..................................................................................... 3
1.2.2 Rear View..................................................................................... 6
1.2.3 Top View....................................................................................... 6
1.2.4 Bottom View.................................................................................. 7
1.2.5 LED Indicators.............................................................................. 7
1.3 Dimensions............................................................................................. 10
Chapter 2 Fieldbus Gateway Installation .........12
2.1 Installation Guidelines............................................................................. 13
2.1.1 Connecting Hardware................................................................. 13
2.2 Verifying Fieldbus Gateway Operation ................................................... 13
2.3 Installing the Fieldbus Gateway.............................................................. 14
2.3.1 DIN Rail Mounting....................................................................... 14
2.3.2 Wall-Mounting............................................................................. 16
2.4 Connecting the Fieldbus Gateway to Ethernet Ports.............................. 18
2.4.1 RJ45 Ethernet Cable Wiring....................................................... 18
2.5 Serial Connection.................................................................................... 18
2.6 MicroSD Card Installation ....................................................................... 19
2.6.1 Installing a MicroSD Card........................................................... 19
2.6.2 Utilizing a MicroSD Card............................................................. 20
2.7 Power Supply Installation........................................................................ 21
2.7.1 Overview..................................................................................... 21
2.7.2 Considerations............................................................................ 22
2.7.3 Grounding the Device................................................................. 22
2.7.4 Wiring a Relay Contact............................................................... 23
2.7.5 Wiring the Power Inputs.............................................................. 24
2.8 Reset Button........................................................................................... 25
Chapter 3 Managing Fieldbus Gateway............26
3.1 Log In...................................................................................................... 27
3.1.1 Changing Default Password....................................................... 27
3.2 Overview................................................................................................. 28
3.2.1 Device Information...................................................................... 28
3.2.2 Diagnose..................................................................................... 30
3.2.3 Data View ................................................................................... 31
3.3 Network Setting....................................................................................... 34
3.3.1 IP Setting.................................................................................... 34
3.4 Serial Settings......................................................................................... 37
3.4.1 Port............................................................................................. 37
3.5 Protocol Setting....................................................................................... 38
3.5.1 EtherCAT Setting........................................................................ 38
3.5.2 EtherNet/IP Setting..................................................................... 38
3.5.3 PROFINET Setting ..................................................................... 39
3.5.4 Modbus Setting........................................................................... 40
3.5.5 Mapping Overview...................................................................... 43
3.6 System Management.............................................................................. 43
3.6.1 Change Password ...................................................................... 43
3.6.2 Backup Manager......................................................................... 44

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3.6.3 Upgrade Manager.......................................................................45
3.6.4 Reset System..............................................................................45
3.6.5 Reboot Device ............................................................................45
3.6.6 Apply Configuration.....................................................................46
3.7 Tools .......................................................................................................46
3.7.1 Modbus Traffic Catcher...............................................................46

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List of Figures
Figure 1.1 Front View (EKI-1242ECMS/EKI-1242IECMS)............................................................. 3
Figure 1.2 Front View (EKI-1242EIMS/EKI-1242IEIMS)................................................................ 4
Figure 1.3 Front View (EKI-1242PNMS/EKI-1242IPNMS)............................................................. 5
Figure 1.4 Rear View...................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 1.5 Top View ....................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 1.6 Bottom View.................................................................................................................. 7
Figure 2.1 Installing the DIN-Rail Mounting Kit............................................................................. 14
Figure 2.2 Correctly Installed DIN Rail Kit.................................................................................... 15
Figure 2.3 Removing the DIN-Rail................................................................................................ 15
Figure 2.4 Installing Wall Mount Plates........................................................................................ 16
Figure 2.5 Securing Wall Mounting Screws.................................................................................. 17
Figure 2.6 Wall Mount Installation................................................................................................ 17
Figure 2.7 Ethernet Plug & Connector Pin Position...................................................................... 18
Figure 2.8 DB 9 Pin Position ........................................................................................................ 18
Figure 2.9 Opening the Component Cover................................................................................... 19
Figure 2.10 Installing the MicroSD Card......................................................................................... 19
Figure 2.11 Closing the Component Cover.................................................................................... 19
Figure 2.12 Power Wiring for EKI-1242 Series............................................................................... 21
Figure 2.13 Grounding Connection ................................................................................................ 23
Figure 2.14 Terminal Receptor: Relay Contact.............................................................................. 23
Figure 2.15 Terminal Receptor: Power Input Contacts .................................................................. 24
Figure 2.16 Removing a Terminal Block ........................................................................................ 24
Figure 2.17 Installing DC Wires in a Terminal Block...................................................................... 25
Figure 2.18 Securing a Terminal Block to a Receptor.................................................................... 25
Figure 3.1 Login Screen............................................................................................................... 27
Figure 3.2 Changing a Default Password..................................................................................... 27
Figure 3.3 Overview > Device Information > System................................................................... 28
Figure 3.4 Overview > Device Information > Modbus/TCP.......................................................... 28
Figure 3.5 Overview > Device Information > EtherNet/IP............................................................. 29
Figure 3.6 Overview > Device Information > PROFINET............................................................. 29
Figure 3.7 Overview > Data View (EKI-1242ECMS/EKI-1242IECMS)......................................... 31
Figure 3.8 Overview > Data View (EKI-1242EIMS/EKI-1242IEIMS)............................................ 32
Figure 3.9 Overview > Data View (EKI-1242PNMS/EKI-1242IPNMS)......................................... 33
Figure 3.10 Network Setting > IP Setting ....................................................................................... 34
Figure 3.11 Network Setting > IP Setting ....................................................................................... 35
Figure 3.12 Network Setting > IP Setting ....................................................................................... 36
Figure 3.13 Serial Settings > Port 1/Port 2..................................................................................... 37
Figure 3.14 Protocol Setting > EtherCAT Setting......................................................................... 38
Figure 3.15 Protocol Setting > EtherNet/IP Setting........................................................................ 38
Figure 3.16 Protocol Setting > PROFINET Setting......................................................................... 39
Figure 3.17 Protocol Setting > Modbus Setting.............................................................................. 40
Figure 3.18 Protocol Setting > Modbus Setting > Add ................................................................... 41
Figure 3.19 System Management > Change Password................................................................. 43
Figure 3.20 System Management > Backup Manager > Backup Manager.................................... 44
Figure 3.21 System Management > Backup Manager > SD Card Backup.................................... 44
Figure 3.22 System Management > Upgrade Manager ................................................................. 45
Figure 3.23 System Management > Reset System........................................................................ 45
Figure 3.24 System Management > Reboot Device....................................................................... 45
Figure 3.25 System Management > Apply Configuration............................................................... 46
Figure 3.26 Tools > Modbus Traffic Catcher.................................................................................. 46

Chapter 1
1Product Overview

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1.1 Specifications
Specifications Description
Interface I/O Port EKI-1242ECMS: 2 x RJ45 + 2 x EtherCAT +
2 x RS-232/422/485
EKI-1242IECMS: 2 x RJ45 + 2 x EtherCAT +
2 x RS-232/422/485
EKI-1242EIMS: 2 x RJ45 + 2 x EtherNet/IP +
2 x RS-232/422/485
EKI-1242IEIMS: 2 x RJ45 + 2 x EtherNet/IP +
2 x RS-232/422/485
EKI-1242PNMS: 2 x RJ45 + 2 x PROFINET +
2 x RS-232/422/485
EKI-1242IPNMS: 2 x RJ45 + 2 x PROFINET +
2 x RS-232/422/485
Power Connector 6-pin removable screw terminal (power & relay)
MicroSD Card Configuration backup and restore
Physical Enclosure Metal with solid mounting hardware
Installation DIN-rail, wall mount
Dimensions
(W x H x D) 42 x 140 x 95mm (1.66” x 5.52” x 3.75”)
LED Display System LED P1, P2, Status
Protocol LED EKI-1242ECMS: EtherCAT (EC), Modbus (MS)
EKI-1242IECMS: EtherCAT (EC), Modbus (MS)
EKI-1242EIMS: EtherNET/IP (EI), Modbus (MS)
EKI-1242IEIMS: EtherNET/IP (EI), Modbus (MS)
EKI-1242PNMS: PROFINET (PN), Modbus (MS)
 EKI-1242IPNMS: PROFINET (PN), Modbus (MS)
Port LED LAN: Speed, Link/Active
Serial: Tx, Rx
EtherCAT: Speed, Link/Active
(EKI-1242ECMS/EKI-1242IECMS only)
Environment Operating
Temperature -10°C ~ 60°C (14°F ~ 140°F)
Storage
Temperature -40°C ~ 85°C (-40°F ~ 185°F)
Ambient Relative
Humidity 10 ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Power Power
Consumption 5.2W
Power Input 12~48 VDC, redundant dual power inputs
Certifications EMC CE, FCC Part 15 Subpart B (Class A)

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1.2 Hardware Views
1.2.1 Front View
Figure 1.1 Front View (EKI-1242ECMS/EKI-1242IECMS)
No. Item Description
1 System LED panel See “LED Indicators” on page 7 for further details.
2 Default Press less than 5 seconds to restart device, press over 5 sec-
onds to reset to factory default.
3 ETH port RJ45 port for Modbus/TCP and device configuration.
4 ETH port RJ45 port for EtherCAT.
5 Serial port DB9 pinout, supports 232/422/485.
Default
1
2
Input Output
12
P1 P2 Status
EC MS
Rx Tx Rx Tx
EtherCAT
Serial ports
Modbus-TCP
EKI-1242ECMS
1
3
5
4
2

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Figure 1.2 Front View (EKI-1242EIMS/EKI-1242IEIMS)
No. Item Description
1 System LED panel See “LED Indicators” on page 7 for further details.
2 Default Press less than 5 seconds to restart device, press over 5 sec-
onds to reset to factory default.
3 ETH port RJ45 port for Modbus/TCP and device configuration.
4 ETH port RJ45 port for EtherNet/IP.
5 Serial port DB9 pinout, supports 232/422/485.
Default
1
2
1
1
2
2
P1 P2 Status
EI MS
Rx Tx Rx Tx
EtherNet/IP
Serial ports
Modbus-TCP
EKI-1242EIMS
1
3
5
4
2

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Figure 1.3 Front View (EKI-1242PNMS/EKI-1242IPNMS)
No. Item Description
1 System LED panel See “LED Indicators” on page 7 for further details.
2 Default Press less than 5 seconds to restart device, press over 5 sec-
onds to reset to factory default.
3 ETH port RJ45 port for Modbus/TCP and device configuration.
4 ETH port RJ45 port for PROFINET.
5 Serial port DB9 pinout, supports 232/422/485.
Default
1
2
1
1
2
2
P1 P2 Status
PN MS
Rx Tx Rx Tx
PROFINET
Serial ports
Modbus-TCP
EKI-1242PNMS
1
3
5
4
2

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1.2.2 Rear View
Figure 1.4 Rear View
1.2.3 Top View
Figure 1.5 Top View
No. Item Description
1 DIN-Rail mounting
plate Mounting plate used for the installation to a standard DIN rail
1
No. Item Description
1 Terminal block Connect cabling for power and alarm wiring
2 Wall mounting holes Screw holes (x4) used in the installation of a wall mounting plate
3 Ground terminal Screw terminal used to ground chassis
PWR2
P-Fail
DC12-48V
PWR1
V2- V2+ V1- V1+
1A@24V
1
2
3

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1.2.4 Bottom View
Figure 1.6 Bottom View
1.2.5 LED Indicators
1.2.5.1 EKI-1242ECMS/EKI-1242IECMS
No. Item Description
1 Wall mounting holes Screw holes (x4) used in the installation of a wall mounting plate
2 Component cover Open to access microSD card port (only supports FAT32 or
exFAT file system).
1
2
Catalog LED Name LED Color Description
System
LED P1 Green Power 1 is ON
Off Power 1 is off or power error condition exists
P2 Green Power 2 is ON
Off Power 2 is off or power error condition exists
Status Orange Blinking: System is ready
Steady on:
–Restore config from SD card
successfully at factory default state
during booting
–Backup config to SD card successfully
during booting
–Automatically Backup function is
disabled
Off System is no working
Protocol
LED EtherCAT (EC) Orange Heartbert: Connect to EtherCAT failed
Blinking (500ms ON, 500ms OFF) :
EtherCAT is Error-State
Green Blinking (200ms ON, 200ms OFF):
EtherCAT is PreOP state
Blinking (200ms ON, 700ms OFF):
EtherCAT is SafeOP state
Steady on: EtherCAT is OP state
Off EtherCAT is Init-state
Modbus (MS) Orange Blinking: One of Modbus transaction query
failed
Green Steady on: All Modbus transactions query
successfully
Off No Modbus transaction to be created

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1.2.5.2 EKI-1242EIMS/EKI-1242IEIMS
Port LED Serial Orange Serial port is receiving data
Green Serial port is transmitting data
Off No data is transmitted or received through the
serial port
EtherCAT RJ45 Orange Off: init
Flash 1x-12x: SafeOP 1x
Blinking: PreOP
Flickering: Bootstrap
On: Op
Green Off: No link
Blinking: Link and activity
On: Link without activity
RJ45 Green Off: No link
Blinking: Link and activity
On: Link without activity
Orange/
Green Off: no link
Solid Orange: Current link speed is 100M
Solid Green: Current link speed is 10M
Catalog LED Name LED Color Description
Catalog LED Name LED Color Description
System
LED P1 Green Power 1 is ON
Off Power 1 is off or power error condition exists
P2 Green Power 2 is ON
Off Power 2 is off or power error condition exists
Status Orange Blinking: System is ready
Steady on:
–Restore config from SD card
successfully at factory default state
during booting
–Backup config to SD card successfully
during booting
–Automatically Backup function is
disabled
Off System is no working
Protocol
LED EtherNET/IP (EI) Orange Reserved
Green Blinking: IO connection do not establish
Steady on: IO connection establish
Modbus (MS) Orange Blinking: One of Modbus transaction query
failed
Green Steady on: All Modbus transactions query
successfully
Off No Modbus transaction to be created

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1.2.5.3 EKI-1242PNMS/EKI-1242IPNMS
Port LED Serial Orange Serial port is receiving data
Green Serial port is transmitting data
Off No data is transmitted or received through the
serial port
RJ45 Green Off: No link
Blinking: Link and activity
On: Link without activity
Orange/
Green Off: no link
Solid Orange: Current link speed is 100M
Solid Green: Current link speed is 10M
Catalog LED Name LED Color Description
Catalog LED Name LED Color Description
System
LED P1 Green Power 1 is ON
Off Power 1 is off or power error condition exists
P2 Green Power 2 is ON
Off Power 2 is off or power error condition exists
Status Orange Blinking: System is ready
Steady on:
–Restore config from SD card
successfully at factory default state
during booting
–Backup config to SD card successfully
during booting
–Automatically Backup function is
disabled
Off System is no working
Protocol
LED PROFINET (PN) Orange Blinking: PLC connection do not establish
Green Blinking: Indicated by TIA portal
Steady on: IO connection establish
Modbus (MS) Orange Blinking: One of Modbus transaction query
failed
Green Steady on: All Modbus transactions query
successfully
Off No Modbus transaction to be created
Port LED Serial Orange Serial port is receiving data
Green Serial port is transmitting data
Off No data is transmitted or received through the
serial port
RJ45 Green Off: No link
Blinking: Link and activity
On: Link without activity
Orange/
Green Off: no link
Solid Orange: Current link speed is 100M
Solid Green: Current link speed is 10M

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1.3 Dimensions
Figure 1.7 Dimensions (EKI-1242ECMS/EKI-1242IECMS)
Figure 1.8 Dimensions (EKI-1242EIMS/EKI-1242IEIMS)
35
[1.378]
33
[1.299]
11.60
[0.457]
20.53
[0.808]
15
[0.591]
104 [4.094]
140 [5.512]
140 [5.512]
9.80 [0.386]
40 [1.575] 42 [1.654]
42 [1.654] 30.50 [1.201]
95 [3.740]
95 [3.740]
47.05
[1.852]
47.95
[1.888]
35
[1.378]
33
[1.299]
11.60
[0.457]
20.53
[0.808]
15
[0.591]
104 [4.094]
140 [5.512]
140 [5.512]
9.80 [0.386]
40 [1.575] 42 [1.654]
42 [1.654] 30.50 [1.201]
95 [3.740]
95 [3.740]
47.05
[1.852]
47.95
[1.888]

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Figure 1.9 Dimensions (EKI-1242PNMS/EKI-1242IPNMS)
35
[1.378]
33
[1.299]
11.60
[0.457]
20.53
[0.808]
15
[0.591]
104 [4.094]
140 [5.512]
140 [5.512]
9.80 [0.386]
40 [1.575] 42 [1.654]
42 [1.654] 30.50 [1.201]
95 [3.740]
95 [3.740]
47.05
[1.852]
47.95
[1.888]