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EKI-1242NR Series User Manual

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2.3

Installing the Fieldbus Gateway

2.3.1

DIN Rail Mounting

The DIN rail mount option is the quickest installation option. Additionally, it optimizes
the use of rail space.

The metal DIN rail kit is secured to the rear of the fieldbus gateway. The device can
be mounted onto a standard 35 mm (1.37”) x 7.5 mm (0.3”) height DIN rail. The
devices can be mounted vertically or horizontally. Refer to the following guidelines for
further information.

2.3.1.1

Installing the DIN-Rail Mounting Kit

1.

Position the rear panel of the fieldbus gateway directly in front of the DIN rail, 
making sure that the top of the DIN rail clip hooks over the top of the DIN rail, as 
shown in the following illustration.

Make sure the DINrail is inserted behind the spring mechanism.

2.

Once the DIN rail is seated correctly in the DIN rail clip, press the front of the 
fieldbus gateway to rotate the fieldbus gateway down and into the release tab 
on the DIN rail clip. 
If seated correctly, the bottom of the DIN rail should be fully inserted in the
release tab.

Figure 2.1 Installing the DIN-Rail Mounting Kit

Note!

A corrosion-free mounting rail is advisable.

When installing, make sure to allow for enough space to properly install 
the cabling.

Warning!

Do not install the DIN rail under or in front of the spring mechanism on 
the DIN rail clip to prevent damage to the DIN rail clip or the DIN rail.

DIN rail clip

DIN rail

DIN rail clip
release tab

Summary of Contents for EKI-1242NR Series

Page 1: ...User Manual EKI 1242NR Series Node RED Fieldbus Gateway...

Page 2: ...ation Advantech assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events Because of Advantech s high quality control standards and rigorous testing most of our customers n...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...ler 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 Cau...

Page 5: ...t 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 equipme...

Page 6: ...period The following guidelines are also recommended Wear a grounded wrist or ankle strap and use gloves to prevent direct contact with the device before servicing the device Avoid nylon gloves or wo...

Page 7: ...nection 13 2 6 MicroSD Card Installation 14 2 6 1 Installing a MicroSD Card 14 2 6 2 Utilizing a MicroSD Card 15 2 7 Power Supply Installation 16 2 7 1 Overview 16 2 7 2 Considerations 17 2 7 3 Ground...

Page 8: ...r Screw 15 Figure 2 14 Power Wiring for EKI 1242NR Series 16 Figure 2 15 Grounding Connection 18 Figure 2 16 Terminal Receptor Relay Contact 18 Figure 2 17 Terminal Receptor Power Input Contacts 19 Fi...

Page 9: ...Chapter 1 1Product Overview...

Page 10: ...ll 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 LED1 LED2 Port LED LAN Speed Link Active Error Serial Tx Rx Environment Operating Temp...

Page 11: ...rs on page 5 for further details 2 Default Press and hold 2 seconds to restart device Press and hold 10 seconds to reset to factory default 3 ETH ports RJ45 ports for Ethernet 4 Serial ports DB9 pinou...

Page 12: ...plate Mounting plate used for the installation to a standard DIN rail 1 No Item Description 1 Wall mounting screws Screws x4 used in the installation of a wall mounting plate 2 Terminal block Connect...

Page 13: ...r 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 Solid Restore config from SD card successfully to factory defa...

Page 14: ...nual 1 3 Dimensions Figure 1 5 Dimensions 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 8...

Page 15: ...Chapter 2 2Fieldbus Gateway Installation...

Page 16: ...can overheat To prevent performance degredation and damage to the fieldbus gateway make sure there is clerance at the top and bottom and around the exhaust vents 2 1 1 Connecting Hardware In this ins...

Page 17: ...op of the DIN rail clip hooks over the top of the DIN rail as shown in the following illustration Make sure the DINrail is inserted behind the spring mechanism 2 Once the DIN rail is seated correctly...

Page 18: ...y is correctly installed Otherwise re attempt the installation process from the beginning 2 3 1 2 Removing the DIN Rail Mounting Kit 1 Ensure that power is removed from the fieldbus gateway and discon...

Page 19: ...nd the mounting plates must be aligned see the following illustration 5 Secure the wall mount plates with M3 screws see the following figure Figure 2 4 Installing Wall Mount Plates Once the wall mount...

Page 20: ...late on the screws and slide it forward to lock in place see the following figure Figure 2 6 Wall Mount Installation 11 Once the device is installed on the wall tighten the screws to secure the device...

Page 21: ...g may be used to provide further protection Figure 2 7 Ethernet Plug Connector Pin Position Maximum cable length 100 meters 328 ft for 10 100BaseT 2 5 Serial Connection EKI 1242NR Series provides eigh...

Page 22: ...the file system on the microSD card is set to FAT32 or exFAT If necessary format the microSD card and then continue with the procedure 2 Remove the screw securing the component cover Figure 2 9 Remov...

Page 23: ...rt a microSD card with a valid configuration file Power on the device The device uses valid configuration settings in the microSD card Backup management Device setting is not factory default Enable Au...

Page 24: ...r loss EKI 1242NR Series support 12 to 48 VDC Dual power inputs are supported and allow you to connect a backup power source Figure 2 14 Power Wiring for EKI 1242NR Series Warning Power down and disco...

Page 25: ...or more effective management and servicing 2 7 3 Grounding the Device Note Routing communications and power wiring through the same conduit may cause signal interference To avoid interference and sign...

Page 26: ...terminal receptor includes a total of six pins two for PWR1 two for PWR2 and two for a fault circuit 2 7 5 Wiring the Power Inputs Note Before applying power to the grounded fieldbus gateway it is adv...

Page 27: ...screws securing terminal block to the terminal block receptor 2 Remove the terminal block from the fieldbus gateway Figure 2 18 Removing a Terminal Block 3 Insert a small flat bladed screwdriver in t...

Page 28: ...ck to secure it to the terminal block receptor If there is no gap between the terminal block and the terminal receptor the ter minal block is seated correctly Figure 2 20 Securing a Terminal Block to...

Page 29: ...Chapter 3 3Managing Fieldbus Gateway...

Page 30: ...e default user name and password admin admin to log into the management interface You can change the default password after you have successfully logged in 4 Click Login to enter the management interf...

Page 31: ...this page click Overview Device Information Figure 3 3 Overview Device Information The following table describes the items in the previous figure Item Description System Model Displays the model name...

Page 32: ...previous figure Ethernet Group 2 MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the device Mode Displays the IP address setting mode of the device IP Address Displays the assigned IP address of the device Su...

Page 33: ...pecify the IP subnet mask for the interface The default is 255 255 255 0 Gateway Enter a value to specify the default gateway for the interface The default is 192 168 1 254 Ethernet Group 1 and Ethern...

Page 34: ...ff or RTS CTS Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen Note Other serial configurations such as Baud Rate Parity Date Bits and Stop Bits can be configured by built in Node RED seri...

Page 35: ...Node RED Library Figure 3 7 Protocol Setting Node RED Library The following table describes the items in the previous figure Note Configuration changes take effect after a system reboot Item Descript...

Page 36: ...llowing table describes the items in the previous figure If you want to disable the password protection change the password to the default option None leave the password column blank Make sure you sub...

Page 37: ...gure Item Description Backup Manager Download Backup Click Backup to backup configuration from the device To Click the radio button to select the backup file destination Restore Backup Click Browse to...

Page 38: ...iguration parameters reset to their factory default values All changes that have been made will be lost even if you have issued a save Reset settings take effect after a system reboot Figure 3 11 Syst...

Page 39: ...d following a system reboot All changes submitted since the previous save or system reboot will be retained by the device Figure 3 13 System Management Apply Configuration Note Configuration changes t...

Page 40: ...tions are subject to change without notice No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means electronic photocopying recording or otherwise without prior written permission of...

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