Advantech EKI-2526S-AE is a compact unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch with a combination of 4×RJ45 copper ports + 2×SC single-mode fiber ports. Designed specifically for harsh industrial environments, it supports long-distance fiber transmission (ما يصل الى 30 km) and provides a plug-and-play network expansion solution.
- نظرة عامة على المواصفات الأساسية
| فئة | تفاصيل | ملحوظات |
| نموذج | Advantech EKI-2526S-AE | النموذج القياسي, industrial-grade design |
| Port Configuration | 4×10/100Base-T(X) RJ45 + 2×100Base-F(X) SC single-mode fiber ports | Auto-detects 10/100 Mbps speed |
| Transmission Distance | نحاس: 100 م (Cat5e/Cat6) | Long-distance communication, anti-electromagnetic interference |
| Fiber: حتى 30 km over single-mode fiber | ||
| مزود الطاقة | 12–48 VDC redundant power input, 6-pin removable screw terminal | Dual power input for enhanced system reliability |
| استهلاك الطاقة | الأعلى. 4.6 دبليو | Low-power design for continuous long-term operation |
| درجة حرارة التشغيل | -40°C to 75°C (some sources: -10°C to 60°C) | Wide temperature range for extreme industrial environments |
| حماية الدخول | IP30 (اللوحة الأمامية) | مقاوم للغبار, مناسبة لتركيب الخزانة |
| تصاعد | DIN-rail / wall-mountable | Flexible for on-site industrial layout |
| Switching Mode | Store-and-Forward | Ensures accurate data transmission and reduces error frames |
| Flow Control | Full/half-duplex flow control, auto MDI/MDIX crossover detection | No crossover cable required, simplified installation |
- Key Product Features
- Industrial-Grade Reliability
Wide-temperature design for operation from -40°C to 75°C
Vibration resistance (5–17 Hz, 1.5 مم سعة مزدوجة) and shock resistance (10 ز, 11 آنسة)
Redundant power input with 12–48 VDC wide voltage range to prevent power failures
- Network Performance Advantages
Auto-negotiation for speed and duplex mode on all ports
Memory buffer + store-and-forward mechanism for data integrity
Complies with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards, compatible with mainstream industrial devices
- سهلة التركيب & صيانة
Plug-and-play, no configuration required, low technical barrier
DIN-rail or wall mounting, space-saving for industrial control cabinets
LED indicators for power and port status for quick network diagnostics
- التطبيقات النموذجية
| صناعة | طلب | القيمة الأساسية |
| Smart Manufacturing | Production line networking, PLC and sensor communication | Anti-interference, stable control signal transmission |
| Energy Industry | Data acquisition in substations, wind farms, PV power stations | Long-distance fiber transmission, lower cabling costs |
| Transportation | Network connectivity for rail transit, port equipment | Wide-temperature design for harsh outdoor environments |
| Petrochemical | Automation systems in refineries and chemical plants | Installed outside hazardous areas, آمنة وموثوقة |
| Food & Beverage | Networking for Tetra Pak packaging lines (على سبيل المثال, TBA series fillers) | Seamless integration with industrial sensors and controllers |
| أتمتة البناء | Intelligent building control systems, HVAC communication | Compact design for equipment rooms and field installation |
- اختيار & دليل الاستبدال
4.1 مقارنة النماذج في نفس السلسلة
| نموذج | Fiber Type | Fiber Ports | طلب |
| EKI-2525M-AE | Multi-mode SC | 1 | Short-distance fiber transmission (< 2 km) |
| EKI-2526M-AE | Multi-mode SC | 2 | Short-distance multi-device fiber connections |
| EKI-2526S-AE | Single-mode SC | 2 | Long-distance fiber transmission (ما يصل الى 30 km) |
4.2 البدائل الموصى بها
| متطلبات | النموذج الموصى به | المزايا |
| Managed Upgrade | Advantech EKI-2726S | Supports Web management, VLAN, QoS and other advanced functions |
| Gigabit Speed | Advantech EKI-2526G-SFP | Supports SFP modules for flexible fiber compatibility |
| Higher Port Density | Advantech EKI-2548S | 16×RJ45 + 2×SC single-mode fiber ports for large-scale networks |
| PoE Power Supply | Advantech EKI-2526P | Supports PoE/PoE+ for cameras, APs and other devices |
- شراء & ملاحظات التثبيت
- Purchasing Channels
Advantech official store or authorized distributors, واتساب: 86-13811255435
Industrial automation platforms (على سبيل المثال, Newark, Digi-Key)
Price reference: تقريبا. €300–€400 (tax included)
- احتياطات التثبيت
Ensure power voltage is within 12–48 VDC; connect redundant power for reliability
Keep SC fiber connectors clean during installation to avoid signal degradation
Allow sufficient heat dissipation space (≥5 cm on both sides) when DIN-rail mounted
Avoid direct exposure to water, oil or corrosive gases
- Compatibility Notes
Compatible with all network devices conforming to IEEE 802.3
Supports major industrial protocols (Profinet, إيثرنت/IP, Modbus TCP, إلخ.)
Direct replacement for similar unmanaged switches without network reconfiguration
With industrial-grade reliability, long-distance fiber transmission and plug-and-play features, the EKI-2526S-AE is an ideal solution for industrial network expansion. It is especially suitable for connecting distributed equipment over long distances in harsh environments, such as smart manufacturing lines, energy facilities and transportation systems. For advanced functions such as VLAN and traffic control, consider upgrading to the Advantech EKI-2700 series managed switches.
Complete List of Advantech EKI-2526S-AE Product Series
تحديد المواقع الأساسية: The EKI-2526 series is a 6-port (4 نحاس + 2 fiber) branch of the Advantech EKI-2000 unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch family, designed for industrial environments with plug-and-play network expansion. Below is a structured list of full series models and order numbers.
- Complete EKI-2526 Series Model List (By Fiber Type)
1.1 Single-Mode Fiber Series (Suffix S)
| رقم الطلب. | Full Product Name | Temp. يتراوح | Fiber Spec. | الميزات الرئيسية | طلب |
| EKI-2526S-AE | 4FE+2FE SC Single-mode Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch | -10~60°C | 2×100 Mbps SC single-mode, ما يصل الى 30 km | Standard temp, IP30, redundant 12–48 VDC | Short-range industrial networks, factory automation |
| EKI-2526SI-AE | 4FE+2FE SC Single-mode Wide-Temp Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch | -40~75°C | 2×100 Mbps SC single-mode, ما يصل الى 30 km | Wide-temp, vibration/shock resistant | Outdoor networking, طاقة, rail transit |
| EKI-2526S-ST-AE | 4FE+2FE ST Single-mode Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch | -10~60°C | 2×100 Mbps ST single-mode, ما يصل الى 30 km | ST interface, legacy cabling compatible | Factory retrofits with existing ST fiber |
| EKI-2526SI-ST-AE | 4FE+2FE ST Single-mode Wide-Temp Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch | -40~75°C | 2×100 Mbps ST single-mode, ما يصل الى 30 km | Wide-temp + ST interface | Extreme environments + legacy system upgrades |
1.2 Multi-Mode Fiber Series (Suffix M)
| رقم الطلب. | Full Product Name | Temp. يتراوح | Fiber Spec. | الميزات الرئيسية | طلب |
| EKI-2526M-AE | 4FE+2FE SC Multi-mode Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch | -10~60°C | 2×100 Mbps SC multi-mode, ما يصل الى 2 km | Standard temp, multi-mode fiber | Building automation, data center interconnection |
| EKI-2526MI-AE | 4FE+2FE SC Multi-mode Wide-Temp Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch | -40~75°C | 2×100 Mbps SC multi-mode, ما يصل الى 2 km | Wide-temp, multi-mode fiber | Outdoor short-range networks, transportation |
| EKI-2526M-ST-AE | 4FE+2FE ST Multi-mode Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch | -10~60°C | 2×100 Mbps ST multi-mode, ما يصل الى 2 km | ST interface, legacy multi-mode systems | Plant retrofits with ST fiber |
| EKI-2526MI-ST-AE | 4FE+2FE ST Multi-mode Wide-Temp Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch | -40~75°C | 2×100 Mbps ST multi-mode, ما يصل الى 2 km | Wide-temp + ST interface | Extreme environments, علم المعادن |
1.3 PoE Series (Suffix PI)
| رقم الطلب. | Full Product Name | Temp. يتراوح | Port Configuration | الميزات الرئيسية | طلب |
| EKI-2526PI-AE | 4FE PoE + 2FE Wide-Temp Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch | -40~75°C | 4×10/100Base-T(X) PoE (IEEE 802.3af, 15.4W/port) + 2×100Base-FX | Wide-temp, PoE, redundant 48 VDC | IP cameras, wireless APs, sensor power |
| EKI-2526PI-M-AE | 4FE PoE + 2FE Multi-mode Wide-Temp Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch | -40~75°C | 4×PoE + 2×100 Mbps SC multi-mode | PoE + multi-mode fiber | Smart factories, remote powered devices |
| EKI-2526PI-S-AE | 4FE PoE + 2FE Single-mode Wide-Temp Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch | -40~75°C | 4×PoE + 2×100 Mbps SC single-mode | PoE + single-mode long-distance | Wind farms, PV stations, remote equipment |
- Model Naming Convention
The EKI-2526 series uses the following naming rules for quick identification:
| جزء | معنى | مثال |
| EKI-2526 | Base model: 6-ميناء (4 نحاس + 2 fiber) unmanaged industrial switch | EKI-2526S-AE |
| S/M | Fiber type: S = single-mode, M = multi-mode | EKI-2526س-AE |
| أنا | Temperature grade: I = wide-temp (-40~75°C), none = standard (-10~60°C) | EKI-2526SI-AE |
| ST | Fiber connector: ST = ST type, none = SC type | EKI-2526S**-ST**-AE |
| باي | وظيفة: PI = PoE version | EKI-2526باي-AE |
| -AE/-BE | Version code: BE replaces AE as updated revision | EKI-2526S**-AE** |
- Core Specs & Positioning of EKI-2526S-AE
| غرض | تفاصيل | ملحوظات |
| Port Configuration | 4×RJ45 (10/100 Mbps) + 2×SC single-mode fiber (100 Mbps) | مُثَبَّت, unmanaged |
| Transmission Distance | نحاس: 100 م (Cat5e/Cat6), fiber: ما يصل الى 30 km (single-mode) | Single-mode for long-haul transmission |
| مزود الطاقة | 12–48 VDC redundant input, 6-pin removable terminal | Enhanced reliability, power failover |
| حماية | IP30 (front), metal housing | Dustproof for control cabinets |
| تصاعد | DIN-rail / wall-mount | مدمج, توفير المساحة |
| درجة حرارة التشغيل | -10~60°C (معيار), -40~75°C (wide-temp) | Adaptable to various industrial environments |
| Switching | Store-and-Forward | Ensures data accuracy |
- دليل الاختيار & ترقية الاقتراحات
4.1 Model Selection by Application
| سيناريو | النموذج الموصى به | الميزة الرئيسية |
| Long-distance (>2 km) | EKI-2526S-AE / EKI-2526SI-AE | Single-mode up to 30 km |
| Short-distance (<2 km) | EKI-2526M-AE / EKI-2526MI-AE | Lower-cost multi-mode fiber |
| في الهواء الطلق / harsh environment | EKI-2526SI-AE / EKI-2526MI-AE | -40~75°C wide-temp |
| Legacy ST fiber upgrade | EKI-2526S-ST-AE / EKI-2526M-ST-AE | Compatible with existing ST cabling |
| PoE-powered devices | EKI-2526PI-AE / PI-M / PI-S | IEEE 802.3af PoE support |
4.2 Upgrade Alternatives
| Need | نموذج | Upgrade Benefit |
| Managed functions | Advantech EKI-2726S | Web management, VLAN, QoS |
| Gigabit speed | Advantech EKI-2526G-SFP | SFP-based gigabit flexibility |
| Higher port count | Advantech EKI-2548S | 16 نحاس + 2 single-mode fiber |
| Latest replacement | EKI-2526S-BE | Updated design, improved compatibility |
- Purchasing Notes
- Key Considerations
Confirm temperature range: معيار (-10~60°C) or wide-temp (-40~75°C)
Select correct fiber type: single-mode / multi-mode, SC / ST connector
Verify power: 12–48 VDC redundant power supply
Plan for future expansion: choose EKI-2700 managed series if needed
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