Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
The EKI-2525P is a cost-effective solution and meets the high reliability requirements demanded by industrial applications. Using fiber port can extend the connection distance that increases the network elasticity and performance. Besides, the industrial switch provides the PoE function for kinds of Powered Devices to receive power as well as data over the RJ-45.
1.1.1High-Speed Transmissions
The EKI-2525P includes a switch controller that can automatically sense transmission speeds (10/100 Mbps). The RJ-45 interface can also be auto-detected, so MDI or MDI- X is automatically selected and a crossover cable is not required. All Ethernet ports have memory buffers that support the store-and-forward mechanism. This assures that data is properly transmitted.
1.1.2Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
PoE eliminates the need to run AC power to other devices on a wired LAN. While using Power-over-Ethernet system, installers need to run only a single Category 5 Ethernet cable that carries both power and data to each device. This allows greater flexibility in the locating of network devices and significantly decreasing installation costs in many cases.
1.1.3Dual Power Input
EKI-2525P redundant power input design is with power reserve protection to prevent the switch device broken by wrong power wiring. When one of power input is fail, P- Fail LED will turn on and send an alarm through a relay output for notifying user.
1.1.4Flexible Mounting
EKI-2525P is extremely compact (37 x 140 x 95 mm) and can be mounted on a DIN- rail or a panel, so it is suitable for any space-constrained environment.
1.1.5Advanced Protection
EKI-2525P supports up to 3,000 VDC surge protection for power line, and also supports 4,000V ESD for Ethernet ports. With these 2 strong protections, it can secure equipment against unregulated voltage and make systems safer and more reliable. Further, EKI-2525P provides currency overload protection with a resettable fuse to ensure that the device component won’t be damaged by overload current.
1.1.6Wide Operating Temperature
The operating temperature of the EKI-2525P is between -10 ~ 60 . With such a wide
range, you can use the EKI-2525P in some of the harshest industrial environments that exist.
1.1.7Easy Troubleshooting
LED indicators make troubleshooting quick and easy. Each 10/100 Base-TX port has 2 LEDs that display the link status, transmission speed and collision status. Also the three power indicators P1, P2 and P-Fail help you diagnose immediately.
