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Electronic-Key-System EKS Light

The existing EKS family is being expanded by a new series in the form of EKS Light, which can be identified by the black front panel.

A simple connection concept, as well as rapid and therefore economical integration into the control environment, were just as much a focus during development as the compatibility with the existing EKS through the use of the same Electronic-Key.

  • Electronic access control
  • Simple connection
  • Simple communication, 4-bit output
  • Very flexible use
  • IP 67

With EKS Light, EUCHNER is now opening up the use of EKS technology for small and decentralized applications as well. As previously with EKS, the Light version also permits controlled access to individual machines, entire installations or other facilities. The only difference is that with EKS Light, the device directly identifies a user by means of the user's Electronic-Key. A control system is not necessary for this check. If an authorized user was detected, an access level is output with which the user receives a certain authorization. The control system derives the access rights to machine functions via the programming by system integrator.

FSA version

EKS Light is alternatively available in the FSA version (For Safety Applications). To solve the widespread problem of tampering with safety guards, EKS has been expanded for safety-related applications in conjunction with operating mode selection. In this case trained personnel are specifically authorized to perform critical setup and maintenance work in a special, hazardous operating mode.

This version has an additional switched output that can be utilized to form a safe shut-down signal. For this purpose a safe evaluation must be included downstream. The EKS Light FSA can then be used for safety-related tasks. The machine is reset to a safe operating mode by removing the Electronic-Key.

Electronic-Key-System EKS Light
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And this is how it works

The EKS Light Electronic-Key adapter is a read-only system with integrated evaluation electronics and interface.

After the key is inserted, the key's data are evaluated within the device as the first step, which permits automatic user recognition without the aid of the control system.

Once the internal check of the data integrity is complete, an access level is issued. The access level is output via a 4-bit parallel interface. The parallel interface offers the advantage of transparent depiction of the data and therefore simple connection directly to the inputs of a control system or a switching device.

An EKS operating state, an access level, an access code, a checksum (CRC) and a serial number are stored on the Electronic-Key. When an Electronic-Key is inserted, the data range relevant for the respective operating state is automatically read from the Electronic-Key into the device, temporarily stored there and evaluated. If an authorized user is recognized via a valid key, the outputs on the key adapter are set to High in accordance with the stored access level values. All outputs are reset to Low when the Electronic-Key is withdrawn.

The Electronic-Key adapter and Electronic-Key are separately parameterized with values which have to match. Parameter assignment to the Electronic-Key adapter is performed very easily via the DIP switch.

Flexibility through various operating states

The application options for EKS Light are diverse, and the flexible concept with its different operating states provides flexibility for planning.

The operating state determines the function of the system, which comprises the Electronic-Key adapter and Electronic-Key. The operating state defines the scheme according to which automatic Electronic-Key recognition functions and how an access level is issued.

What operating states are available?

Depending on the application, it can be selected between various operating states. In the first step, two different operating modes are available:

  • Operating state 0: 
Access is granted when the access codes on the Electronic-Key and DIP switch are an exact match. 1024 codes are possible in this operating state.
  • Operating state 1: 
Access is granted when one bit of the access codes on the Electronic-Key and DIP switch match.

How are Parameters assigned to Electronic-Keys?

Parameter assignment for the Electronic-Keys is performed exclusively via a programming station on the PC. At least the following items are required for this purpose:

  • A commercially available Windows PC
  • An EKS Electronic-Key adapter with USB interface
  • The Electronic-Key Manager EKM Light software

Programming takes place via the Electronic-Key-Manager EKM software with an EKS Light input mask suitable for the operating state:

The EKM Light Version of the EKM software is sufficient at first. It can be upgraded to an EKM individual workstation license or full version later. With this upgrade you always have an overview of the database and all the keys it contains.

The cyclic redundancy check routine prevents data manipulation outside of the defined software environment.

+Electronic-Key adapter EKS Light (supports only operating state 0)

Typical applications

  • Electronic access control
  • Simple connection
  • 4-bit parallel interface
  • IP 67
  • Operating state 0
Electronic-Key adapter EKS Light (supports only operating state 0)

Order numbers:

  • 111 230 EKS-A-IPB-G01-ST05/02
Dimension drawing
+Electronic-Key adapter EKS Light (supports all operating states)

Typical applications

  • Electronic access control
  • Simple connection
  • 4-bit parallel interface
  • IP 67
  • all opening states
Electronic-Key adapter EKS Light (supports all operating states)

Order numbers:

  • 109 820 EKS-A-IPL-G01-ST05/02.
Dimension drawing
+Electronic-Key adapter EKS Light FSA (supports all operating states)

Typical applications

  • Electronic access control
  • Simple connection
  • 4-bit parallel interface
  • IP 67
  • all opening states
  • Additional integration in the safety system
Electronic-Key adapter EKS Light FSA (supports all operating states)

Order numbers:

  • 112 207 EKS-A-IPLA-G01-ST05/04
Dimension drawing

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+Electronic-Key adapter EKS Light (supports all operating states)
Electronic-Key
+Electronic-Key adapter EKS Light FSA (supports all operating states)
Electronic-Key
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TitleDoc. nr.
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Date		LanguagesDocument
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Manual EKS Light and Light FSA110845
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03/12		DEPDF 2435 KB
ENPDF 2402 KB
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TitleDoc. nr.
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Date		LanguagesDocument
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EKS Light / Light FSA - Access the easy way...111506
04
11/11		DEPDF 2341 KB
EKS Light / Light FSA - Access the easy way...11510
04
11/11		ENPDF 2336 KB
EKS Light / Light FSA - Access the easy way...111680
03
08/11		FRPDF 3756 KB
El Sistema de llave electrónica EKS114434
04
11/11		ESPDF 6600 KB
EKS Light / Light FSA Il sistema di riconoscimento a114435
04
11/11		ITPDF 3387 KB
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