
Manual EKS Ethernet TCP/IP
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Subject to technical modifications
2547185-01-10/22
1 General notes
1.1 Use of the manual
This manual describes the technical features and the function of the EKS Ethernet TCP/IP read/write stations
listed below (also referred to as “devices” for short in the rest of the text).
With the compact version, the Electronic-Key adapter and the evaluation and interface electronics for data
transmission are accommodated completely in one housing:
Electronic-Key adapter compact EKS-A-IEX-G01-ST02/03 (order no. 100401) with Ethernet TCP/IP
interface V3.X.X
Electronic-Key adapter compact EKS-A-IEXA-G01-ST02/03/04 (order no. 099265) with Ethernet TCP/IP
interface V3.X.X; version
FSA
(
F
or
S
afety
A
pplications)
With the modular version, the Electronic-Key adapter and the interface adapter with the evaluation and interface
electronics for data transmission are accommodated in two separate housings:
Electronic-Key adapter modular EKS-A-SFH... in combination with modular interface adapter
EKS-A-AEX-G18 (order no. 167456) with Ethernet TCP/IP interface V1.X.X
Electronic-Key adapter modular EKS-A-SFH... in combination with modular interface adapter
EKS-A-AEXA-G18 (order no. 167457) with Ethernet TCP/IP interface V1.X.X; version
FSA
(
F
or
S
afety
A
pplications)
Information!
The modular interface adapters EKS-A-AEX... will only be available in the course of 2023.
1.1.1 Explanation of symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual to identify important instructions and useful information:
Danger!
Identifies an immediate hazard. If not avoided, the consequence will be fatality or very serious injuries.
Warning!
Identifies a possible hazard. If not avoided, the consequence may be fatality or very serious injuries.
Caution!
Identifies a possible hazard. If not avoided, minor injuries or damage may result.
Attention!
Risk of damage to material or machine or degradation of function.
Information!
Important information is provided to the user here.