Z-KEY is a device that extends networks and allows process data to pass between different IT and industrial communication architecture levels. Z-KEY guarantees the transmission of signals between ModBUS TCP-IP/ ModBUS RTU in 10 operating modes, increasing the number of nodes connected and the distances reached in the network. The device can also extend the serial network by operating as a Remote virtual COM transparent to the serial communication protocol.
The device is equipped with 1 Ethernet 100 Tx port and 2 serial ports (RS232/RS485, RS485)and it offers multiple configuration possibilities thanks to DIP-switches, web servers, and software tools such as SDD (Seneca Discovery Device), SESC (Seneca Ethernet to Serial Connection), EASY SETUP2. Advanced functions include advanced serial diagnostics, and "quarantine" mode with settable time for failing devices.
TECHNICAL DATA
Power supply - 11..40 Vdc; 19..28 Vac
Power consumption - 2 W @ 24 Vac (typical)
Status LED indicators - Power supply
Rx-Tx serial communication
Link and Ethernet activity
Communication - Nr. 1 Fast Ethernet port 100 Tx, RJ45 frontal panel (Max 8 client ModBUS TCP, Max 10 server ModBUS TCP)
Nr. 1 RS232 / RS485 commutable serial port, baud rate max 115k on the connector
Nr. 1 RS485, baud rate max 115k on IDC10 connector for BUS and clamps
Industrial protocols - ModBUS TCP-IP, ModBUS RTU
Operating modes - Modbus Gateway Ethernet to Serial (PORT#1)
Modbus Gateway Ethernet to Serial (PORT#2)
Modbus Gateway Ethernet to Serial (PORT#1 AND PORT#2)
Modbus Tags Gateway Ethernet to Serial (PORT#1 AND PORT#2 SLAVE)
Serial Device Server (PORT #1)
Serial Device Server (PORT #2)