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 (ขึ้นไป 30 km) and provides a plug-and-play network expansion solution.
- Core Specifications Overview
| หมวดหมู่ | รายละเอียด | หมายเหตุ |
| แบบอย่าง | Advantech EKI-2526S-AE | Standard model, industrial-grade design |
| Port Configuration | 4×10/100Base-T(เอ็กซ์) RJ45 + 2×100Base-F(เอ็กซ์) SC single-mode fiber ports | Auto-detects 10/100 Mbps speed |
| Transmission Distance | ทองแดง: 100 ม (Cat5e/Cat6) | Long-distance communication, anti-electromagnetic interference |
| Fiber: ขึ้นไป 30 km over single-mode fiber | ||
| พาวเวอร์ซัพพลาย | 12–48 VDC redundant power input, 6-pin removable screw terminal | Dual power input for enhanced system reliability |
| การใช้พลังงาน | สูงสุด. 4.6 ว | Low-power design for continuous long-term operation |
| อุณหภูมิในการทำงาน | -40°C to 75°C (some sources: -10°C to 60°C) | Wide temperature range for extreme industrial environments |
| การป้องกันทางเข้า | IP30 (front panel) | กันฝุ่น, suitable for cabinet installation |
| การติดตั้ง | 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 mm double amplitude) and shock resistance (10 ก, 11 นางสาว)
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
- ติดตั้งง่าย & Maintenance
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
- การใช้งานทั่วไป
| Industry | แอปพลิเคชัน | Core Value |
| 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, safe and reliable |
| Food & Beverage | Networking for Tetra Pak packaging lines (เช่น, TBA series fillers) | Seamless integration with industrial sensors and controllers |
| Building Automation | Intelligent building control systems, HVAC communication | Compact design for equipment rooms and field installation |
- Selection & คู่มือการเปลี่ยน
4.1 Comparison of Models in the Same Series
| แบบอย่าง | Fiber Type | Fiber Ports | แอปพลิเคชัน |
| 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 (ขึ้นไป 30 km) |
4.2 Recommended Alternatives
| ความต้องการ | รุ่นแนะนำ | ข้อดี |
| 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 |
- Purchasing & หมายเหตุการติดตั้ง
- Purchasing Channels
Advantech official store or authorized distributors, วอทส์แอพพ์: 86-13811255435
Industrial automation platforms (เช่น, Newark, Digi-Key)
Price reference: ประมาณ. €300–€400 (tax included)
- ข้อควรระวังในการติดตั้ง
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
- หมายเหตุความเข้ากันได้
Compatible with all network devices conforming to IEEE 802.3
Supports major industrial protocols (Profinet, อีเธอร์เน็ต/ไอพี, Modbus TCP, ฯลฯ)
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
Core Positioning: The EKI-2526 series is a 6-port (4 copper + 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)
| หมายเลขคำสั่งซื้อ. | Full Product Name | Temp. Range | Fiber Spec. | คุณสมบัติที่สำคัญ | แอปพลิเคชัน |
| EKI-2526S-AE | 4FE+2FE SC Single-mode Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch | -10~60°C | 2×100 Mbps SC single-mode, ขึ้นไป 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, ขึ้นไป 30 km | Wide-temp, vibration/shock resistant | Outdoor networking, พลังงาน, rail transit |
| EKI-2526S-ST-AE | 4FE+2FE ST Single-mode Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch | -10~60°C | 2×100 Mbps ST single-mode, ขึ้นไป 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, ขึ้นไป 30 km | Wide-temp + ST interface | Extreme environments + legacy system upgrades |
1.2 Multi-Mode Fiber Series (Suffix M)
| หมายเลขคำสั่งซื้อ. | Full Product Name | Temp. Range | Fiber Spec. | คุณสมบัติที่สำคัญ | แอปพลิเคชัน |
| EKI-2526M-AE | 4FE+2FE SC Multi-mode Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch | -10~60°C | 2×100 Mbps SC multi-mode, ขึ้นไป 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, ขึ้นไป 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, ขึ้นไป 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, ขึ้นไป 2 km | Wide-temp + ST interface | Extreme environments, โลหะวิทยา |
1.3 PoE Series (Suffix PI)
| หมายเลขคำสั่งซื้อ. | Full Product Name | Temp. Range | Port Configuration | คุณสมบัติที่สำคัญ | แอปพลิเคชัน |
| EKI-2526PI-AE | 4FE PoE + 2FE Wide-Temp Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch | -40~75°C | 4×10/100Base-T(เอ็กซ์) 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:
| Part | ความหมาย | ตัวอย่าง |
| EKI-2526 | Base model: 6-port (4 copper + 2 fiber) unmanaged industrial switch | EKI-2526S-AE |
| S/M | Fiber type: S = single-mode, M = multi-mode | EKI-2526ส-AE |
| ฉัน | 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 |
| PI | การทำงาน: PI = PoE version | EKI-2526PI-AE |
| -AE/-BE | Version code: BE replaces AE as updated revision | EKI-2526S**-AE** |
- Core Specs & Positioning of EKI-2526S-AE
| รายการ | รายละเอียด | หมายเหตุ |
| Port Configuration | 4×RJ45 (10/100 เมกะบิตต่อวินาที) + 2×SC single-mode fiber (100 เมกะบิตต่อวินาที) | ที่ตายตัว, unmanaged |
| Transmission Distance | ทองแดง: 100 ม (Cat5e/Cat6), fiber: ขึ้นไป 30 km (single-mode) | Single-mode for long-haul transmission |
| พาวเวอร์ซัพพลาย | 12–48 VDC redundant input, 6-pin removable terminal | Enhanced reliability, power failover |
| การป้องกัน | IP30 (ด้านหน้า), metal housing | Dustproof for control cabinets |
| การติดตั้ง | DIN-rail / wall-mount | Compact, space-saving |
| Operating Temp | -10~60°C (มาตรฐาน), -40~75°C (wide-temp) | Adaptable to various industrial environments |
| Switching | Store-and-Forward | Ensures data accuracy |
- คู่มือการเลือก & ข้อเสนอแนะการอัพเกรด
4.1 Model Selection by Application
| Scenario | รุ่นแนะนำ | Key Advantage |
| 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 |
| Outdoor / 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 | แบบอย่าง | 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 copper + 2 single-mode fiber |
| Latest replacement | EKI-2526S-BE | Updated design, improved compatibility |
- Purchasing Notes
- Key Considerations
Confirm temperature range: มาตรฐาน (-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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