New Generation of EKI-1220 Series Modbus Data Gateways Avaliable At Impulse

Advantech has recently released the advanced Serial Device Server EKI-1220 series Modbus Gateway. Featuring speedy 1, 2 or 4 RS-232/422/485 serial ports with the addition of 2 x 10/100 RJ45 Ethernet ports. EKI-1221, EKI-1222 and EKI-1224 Modbus data gateways support Modbus TRU/ASCII master and slave modes simultaneously, with high speed data transfer rates and dual LAN redundancy, providing the most modern and reliable Modbus data gateways available.

Advanced Modbus Gateway Functionality
Past generation Modbus gateways have low baud rates and only support Modbus RTU/ASCII slave modes. Advantech’s EKI-1220 series Modbus Gateways provide a high speed 921kbaud rate and are designed to fulfil any master/slave relationships. The advanced EKI-1220 series Modbus Gateways support 16 TCP masters, 16 TCP slaves. Each serial port supports up to 31 RTU/ASCII slave devices. For example, the EKI-1224 has 4 serial ports enabling support up to 124 devices.

Simultaneous Dual LAN Redundancy
Dual Ethernet ports allow the EKI-1220 series to establish two separate physical Ethernet connections. This enables redundancy back up if one connection is broken or lost. This method of redundancy within a network can guarantee that devices will always be connected and that information will never be lost.

Industrial Design for Demanding Applications
The EKI 1200 series also has built-in dual power inputs (DC 12~48V) with 1 power fail relay output to detect power operation status and ensure reliable operation. Like other members of the EKI industrial Ethernet family, the EKI-1200 series is built in a compact and thin DIN-rail mount form factor with an IP30 metal housing, 3000V DC surge protection for the power line plus 4000 V DC ESD protection on the Ethernet ports. Operating temperatures scale from 0 to 60c. Under any rigorous environment conditions, the EKI-1221, EKI-1222 and EKI-1224 provide non-stop operations with advanced features and user-friendly designs.

The EKI-1221, EKI-1222 and EKI-1224 are now available for ordering. Do not hesitate to contact Impulse for more information on +44(0)1782 337 800.

Dataforth Launch new 6.2mm Compact Signal Converters

Dataforth have recently launched 7 new DSCP Compact Signal Converters and are now available at Impulse. The DSCP Signal Converters are housed in a 6.2mm case and offer outstanding specifications such as:

• Better than +/- 0.1% Accuracy
• 14-Bit Resolution
• 1500VAC 3-Way Isolation (50 or 60Hz I min)
• Output Overcurrent Protection
• Dip-Switch Configuration
• 3 Power Supply Options
• Cage Clamp Connectors
• Expandable Power-Bus Connector on DIN Rail Guide
• CE Compliant
• Manufactured per RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC

The DSCP Isolated Signal Converters include the DSCP55 Pt100, Ni100/loop-powered converter, the DSCP61 Pt100-to-DC current/voltage converter; the DSCP62 thermocouple-to-DC current/voltage converter with relay output; the DSCP63 DC voltage/current converter; the DSCP64 DC voltage/current converter with transducer power supply; the DSCP65 DC low voltage converter and the DSCP70 power supply connection module for DIN raid power bus.

Full technical specification can be downloaded here. Please do not hesitate to contact our Technical Staff for your Signal Conditioning, Data Acquisition and Data Communication requirements on +44 (0)1782 337 800 or alternatively at sales@impulse-corp.co.uk.