
Manual EKS Ethernet TCP/IP
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3 Function
3.1 Functional description
3.1.1 Common functions of EKS Standard and version EKS
FSA
The EKS is used for access control and monitoring on control systems or parts of control systems for machine
installations.
Instead of passwords, coded Electronic-Keys are assigned. In this way unauthorized access to control and
visualization systems is prevented to the greatest possible extent.
The EKS uses a non-contact, inductive read/write identification system.
It comprises:
Electronic-Key
Electronic-Key adapter EKS compact or Electronic-Key adapter FHM with interface adapter EKS modular
The user is responsible for organizing the programming of the application, integration into an overall system and
the assignment and use of the freely programmable memory in the Electronic-Key.
Information!
For easier organization and management of your Electronic-Keys and the data they contain, EUCHNER
also offers the Electronic-Key-Manager EKM software. To enter data in the EKM software, an
Electronic-Key adapter with serial interface or USB interface must be in operation on the PC.
EKS Ethernet TCP/IP devices are read/write systems with electronics for the inductive bidirectional interface to
the transponder and interface electronics.
Due to the non-contact transfer of data, the Electronic-Key adapter is designed with a high degree of protection
suitable for industry from the access side. The Electronic-Key adapter is fastened from the rear side of the panel
in order to exclude unauthorized tampering from the operator side.
The system is connected via the Ethernet TCP/IP interface, which is designed as an RJ45 socket. A separate
switch may be required for the Ethernet TCP/IP connection. The device does not have an integrated switch.
Setup and system integration can be implemented straightforwardly and quickly on the read/write station with
Ethernet TCP/IP interface.
The current state of the Electronic-Key adapter is displayed using a 3-color LED.
The Electronic-Key is placed on the Electronic-Key adapter for operation. The power supply for the transponder
and the data are transferred between the Electronic-Key adapter and the Electronic-Key without using any
contacts.
Figure 1: Cut-away illustration of an Electronic-Key adapter with Electronic-Key in the compact version