
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
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
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.
EKS USB 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 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.
The current state of the Electronic-Key adapter is displayed using a two-color LED.
The Electronic-Key is inserted into the Electronic-Key adapter in housing G01 and is held securely in place by a
spring clip. With the Front-Hook-Compact (FHC) mini Electronic-Key adapter in housing G30, the Electronic key
is held in front or dropped into place. 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: Cut-away illustration of an Electronic-Key
adapter with Electronic-Key in the compact G01
housing
Figure: Illustration of an Electronic-Key adapter with
Electronic-Key in the compact G30 housing
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.