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4 network connection, 5 power connection – Advantech EKI-2525P User Manual

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2.4 Network Connection

The EKI-2525P has 5 x RJ-45 ports that support connection to 10 Mbps Ethernet, or

100 Mbps Fast Ethernet, and half or full duplex operation. EKI-2525P can be

connected to other hubs or switches through a twisted-pair straight through the cable

or a crossover cable up to 100m long. The connection can be made from any TX port

of the EKI-2525P (MDI-X) to another hub or switch either MDI-X or uplink MDI port.

The EKI-2525P supports auto-crossover to make networking more easy and flexible.

You can connect any RJ-45 (MDI-X) station port on the switch to any device such as a

switch, bridge or router.

2.5 Power Connection

The EKI-2525P supports dual 48 V

DC

power inputs and power-fail relay output.

Figure 2.8: Pin Assignment of the Power Connector

You can connect an alarm indicator, buzzer or other signaling equipment through the

relay output. The relay opens if power input 1 or 2 fails (‘Open’ means if you connect

relay output with an LED, the light would be off).