Manual EKS Electronic-Key Adapter USB
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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 PC-based 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
display 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
The user is responsible for organizing the programming of the application, integration in 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.
The Electronic-Key adapter is a read/write system with integrated evaluation electronics and interface.
Due to the non-contact transfer of data, from the access side the Electronic-Key adapter has the high degree of
protection of IP 67, i.e. it is suitable for industrial use. The Electronic-Key adapter can be installed in accordance
with DIN 43700 in any control panel with a standard cut-out of 33 mm x 68 mm. The Electronic-Key adapter is
fastened by means of screw clamp elements from the rear side of the panel in order to exclude unauthorized
tampering from the operator side.
The system is connected via the integrated USB interface that is designed as a virtual COM port in Windows
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based systems. The power supply is also provided via the USB connection.
Setup and system integration can be realized straightforwardly and quickly on the Electronic-Key adapter with
USB interface. Data communication is in accordance with the transfer protocol 3964R.
On read/write Electronic-Keys with 116 bytes, the memory is organized in 4-byte blocks. This means a multiple
of 4-byte sized blocks must always be written.
The current state of the Electronic-Key adapter is displayed using a 2-color LED.
The Electronic-Keys are tag shaped. The complete transponder with memory chip and antenna is integrated
into the Electronic-Key. The transponder does not have a battery.
