Moxa Technologies NPort 4511 Manual

NPort 4511
Hardware Installation Guide
Third Edition, June 2008
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NPort 4511
Hardware Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................... 1-1
Features.......................................................................................... 1-2
Product Specifications .................................................................... 1-2
Package Checklist—NPort 4511-ST............................................... 1-4
Front/Top/Rear Panel Views........................................................... 1-5
Schematic ....................................................................................... 1-6
LED Indicators ................................................................................ 1-6
Housing........................................................................................... 1-7
DIN-Rail ................................................................................ 1-7
Wall Mount............................................................................ 1-8
2. Power Connection......................................................................... 2-1
Connecting the Power Adapter....................................................... 2-1
Power Status Check ....................................................................... 2-1
3. Ethernet Installation...................................................................... 3-1
Connecting to a Hub or Switch ....................................................... 3-1
Connecting to a PC......................................................................... 3-2
4. Serial Port Installation .................................................................. 4-1
RS-232 Pinouts and Loopback Tester ............................................ 4-1
RS-422/485 Pinouts and RS-422 Loopback Tester........................ 4-2
Loopback Header ........................................................................... 4-3
Mini Adapter.................................................................................... 4-3
Terminal Block ................................................................................ 4-4
5. Operation Mode Settings.............................................................. 5-1
DIP Switch Settings ........................................................................ 5-1
Operation Mode Introduction .......................................................... 5-2
Developing Mode.................................................................. 5-2
Running Mode ...................................................................... 5-2
A. Declaration of Conformity .......................................................... A-1
B. Return Procedure ........................................................................ B-1
C. Problem Report Form.................................................................. C-1

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1Introduction
Welcome to Moxa NPort 4511 Programmable Communication Gateway, a
compact palm-sized communications device that allows you to control
RS-232/422/485 serial devices over a TCP/IP Ethernet.
This chapter is an introduction to NPort 4511 and includes the following
sections:
 Features
 Product Specifications
 Package Checklist
 Front/Top/Rear Panel Views
 Schematic
 LED Indicators
 Housing
 DIN-Rail
 Wall Mount
NPort 4511 is a Programmable Communication Gateway (PCG) that provides a
stable, second stage platform for System Integrators (SI) or large-scale customers
to develop their own communication gateway functions and user interface.
The typical Communication Gateway (CG) is a special purpose server used to
transform between the serial and Ethernet interfaces. Communication Gateways
have one or more Ethernet port and one or more serial port, and are commonly
referred to as serial-to-Ethernet devices. Their main purpose is to provide serial
devices with a simple and straightforward means of connecting to an Ethernet
network. In this way, can transparently connect to a network, and can make use
of different types of transmission methods, including TCP Server, TCP Client,
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Moreover, PCG’s most important function is to provide something that the
typical CG does not have—second stage program development. This gives the
developer more options for handling character streams, multipoint connections,
and data storage functions. Depending on the kind of program you write, your
PCG can be made into different types of Communication Gateway that can be
used for different types of applications.
Features
 Auto-detecting 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection
 Software selectable 3-in-1 RS-232/422/485 serial interface
 Convenient cigarette pack size for easy integration
 SDK Utility — convenient configuration/debug/download utility
 Supports easy development platforms: Turbo C 2.x/ Borland C 3.x
 SDK Library that supports more than 100 function calls
 64 KB of memory for program and data space
 32 KB Flash ROM for data storage
Product Specifications
Hardware
Processor 16-bit CPU
Memory 512 KB DRAM, 512K Flash
Connector Female DB9
Interface
LAN Auto-detecting 100Base-TX (10/100 Mbps)
Serial RS-232/422/485 (API selectable)
No. of network ports 1
No. of serial ports 1
Serial port signals RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
RS-422: TxD+/-, RxD+/-, RTS+/-, CTS+/-, GND
RS-485: Data+/-, GND
Performance
Serial speed 50 bps – 230.4 Kbps
No. of TCP
connections 10 (by socket)

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Configuration
Parity None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Data bits 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop bits 1, 1.5, 2
IP Configuration
Static IP, DHCP Client, BootP
Management Utility
Yes, configuration and debugging tools
Management Platforms Supported
Windows XP/2000/NT, Windows 95/98/Me
Developing Platforms Supported
Windows XP/2000/NT, Windows 95/98/Me
Operation Modes
Developing Mode, Running Mode
Power and Environment
Power requirements 9 to 30 VDC, 300 mA (max.) at 9V
100 to 240 VAC, switching power adapter included (12
VDC, 400 mA)
Operating temp. 0 – 55◦C
Operating humidity 5 – 95% RH
Dimensions
(W×D×H) including ears: 90 × 100.4 × 22 mm (3.54 × 3.95 × 0.87 in)
without ears:
67 × 100.4 × 22 mm (2.64 × 3.95 × 08.7 in)
Gross weight 0.88 kg (1.94 lb)
Regulatory approvals FCC, CE, UL, CUL, TÜV

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Package Checklist—NPort 4511-ST
OEM Option
NPort 45111NPort 4511 unit
Software CD
Auto-Run Installation Shell
Software Development Kit (SDK)
User’s Manuals
Turbo C 2.01 installation package
Printed User’s Manuals
NPort 4511 Hardware Installation Guide
NPort PCG Programmer’s Guide
NPort PCG API Reference
Optional Accessories
Power Adapter 100 – 240 VAC to 12 VDC 400 mA switching power
adapter
Cable 150 cm DB9 (Male) to DB9 (Female) serial cable
100 cm Ethernet cross-over cable
Connector RS-232 Loopback testing header
DB9 (Male) to Terminal Block connector
DB9 (Male) mini adapter
DIN-Rail mounting
kit For 35 mm DIN-Rail (includes 4 screws)
Miscellaneous
Moxa Product Warranty Booklet
Turbo C License Card

Front/Top/Rear Panel Views
The reset button can be used in two different ways, so it requires further
explanation.
To use the reset button, press continuously for:
a. 3 sec to erase the password
After 3 sec, the ready LED will flash on/off every half second. Release the
reset button at this time to erase password.
b. 10 sec to load factory defaults
After 10 sec, the ready LED will flash on/off every fifth of a second.
Release the reset button at this time to load factory defaults.
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Schematic
LED Indicators
NPort 4511’s top panel contains three LED indicators, as described in the following table.
LED Name LED Color LED Function
red Power is on
PWR off Power is off, or power error condition exists
orange 10 Mbps Ethernet connection
green 100 Mbps Ethernet connection
Link
off Ethernet cable is disconnected, or has a short
green NPort 4511 system is ready
Ready off NPort 4511 has malfunctioned (if PWR LED is on)
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