Moxa Technologies NPort 5100A Series User manual

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NPort 5100A Series
Quick Installation Guide
Version 3.3, December 2019
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Overview
NPort 5100A series device servers are compact, palm-sized data
communication devices that allow you to control RS-232 (NPort 5110A),
RS-422/485 (NPort 5130A), and RS-232/422/485 (NPort 5150A) serial
devices over a TCP/IP-based Ethernet.
NOTE
“-T” indicates an extended temperature model.
Package Checklist
Before installing the NPort 5100A series device server, verify that the
package contains the following items:
•1 NPort 5100A serial device server
•100 to 240 VAC power adapter (excluding T models)
•4 stick-on pads
•Quick Installation Guide
•Product Warranty Statement
Optional Accessories
•DK-35A: DIN-Rail Mounting Kit (35 mm)
NOTE
Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are
missing or damaged.
NOTE
The operating temperature of the power adapter in the box is
from 0 to 40°C. If your application is out of this range,
please
use a power adapter supplied by UL Listed External Power
Supply (The power output meets SELV and LPS and rated 12
-
48 VDC, minimum current 0.73 A). Moxa has power adapters
with wide temperature range (
-40 to 75°C, -40 to 167°F), the
PWR-12150-(plug type)-SA-T series, for your reference.
Hardware Introduction
As shown in the following figures, NPort 5100A series device servers
have one male DB9 port for transmitting RS-232 (NPort 5110A), RS-
422/485 (NPort 5130A), or RS-232/422/485 (NPort 5150A) serial data.

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NOTE
The NPort 5110A, NPort 5130A, and NPort 5150A have the
same form factor.
Reset Button—Press and hold the Reset button for 5 seconds to load
factory defaults: Use a pointed object, such as a straightened paper clip
or toothpick, to depress the reset button. This will cause the Ready LED
to blink on and off. The factory defaults will be loaded once the Ready
LED stops blinking (after about 5 seconds). At this point, release the
reset button.
LED Indicators—The NPort 5100A’s top panel has three LED
indicators, described in the following table.
LED
Name
LED
Color
LED Function
Ready
Red
Steady on:
Power is on and the NPort is booting up.
Blinking:
Indicates an IP conflict, or DHCP or
BOOTP server is not responding properly.
Green
Steady on:
Power is on and the NPort is functioning
normally.
Blinking: The NPort has been located by the NPort
Administrator’s Location function.
Off
Power is off, or a power error.
Link
Orange
10 Mbps Ethernet connection.
Green
100 Mbps Ethernet connection.
Off
Ethernet cable is disconnected.
Tx/Rx
Orange
Serial port is receiving data.
Green
Serial port is transmitting data.
Off
Data is not being transmitted or received through the
serial port.
Adjustable pull high/low resistor for RS-422/485 (150 KΩ or 1
KΩ)
Jumpers are used to set the pull high/low
resistor values. The default is 150 KΩ. Short
the jumpers to set this value to 1 KΩ. Do not
use the
1 KΩ setting with RS-
232 mode, since
doing so will degrade the RS
-232 signals and
sh
orten the communication distance.

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Hardware Installation Information
STEP 1: After removing the NPort 5100A series device server from the
box, connect the NPort 5100A series device server to a network. Use a
standard straight-through Ethernet cable to connect to a hub or switch.
When setting up or testing the NPort 5100A series device server, you
might find it convenient to connect directly to your computer’s Ethernet
port. In this case, use a cross-over Ethernet cable.
STEP 2: Connect the NPort 5100A series device server’s serial port to a
serial device.
STEP 3: Connect the power adaptor.
STEP 4: Placement options.
In addition to placing the NPort 5100A on a desktop or other horizontal
surface, you may also make use of the DIN-Rail or Wall Mount options,
as illustrated below.
NOTE
The operating temperature of the power adapter in the box is
from 0 to 40°C. If your application is out of this range, please
use a power adapter supplied by UL Listed External Power
Supply (The power output meets SELV and LPS and rated 12
-
48 VDC, minimum current 0.73 A). Moxa has power adapters
with wide temperature range (
-40 to 75°C, -40 to 167°F), the
PWR-12150-(plug type)-SA-T series, for your reference.
Wall Mount
DIN-Rail
Software Installation Information
For the NPort’s configuration, the default IP address of the NPort is:
LAN: Static IP = 192.168.127.254; netmask = 255.255.255.0
You may log in with the default account and password (account:
admin; password: moxa) to change any settings to meet your
network topology (e.g., IP address) or serial device (e.g., serial
parameters). If you would like to apply the Real COM mode to your
application, you will need to install NPort’s driver on your desktop. You
may also refer to Moxa’s support website
https://www.moxa.com/support for the user’s manual, driver, SNMP
MIB, and NPort Search Utility.

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NOTE
For the NPort with DB Male serial ports, you may refer to DB9
Male Ports pin assignment section to loop back pin 2 and pin 3
for the RS-232 interface to carry out a self test on the device.
Pin Assignments
Ethernet Port Pinouts
Pin No.
Ethernet
1
Tx+
2
Tx-
3
Rx+
6
Rx-
NPort 5110A—DB9 male (RS-232) port pinouts
Pin No.
RS-232
1
DCD
2
RxD
3
TxD
4
DTR
5
GND
6
DSR
7
RTS
8
CTS
9
–
NPort 5130A—DB9 male (RS-422/485) port pinouts
Pin No.
RS-422/485-
4W
RS-485-2W
1
TXD-(A)
–
2
TXD+(B)
–
3
RXD+(B)
Data+(B)
4
RXD-(A)
Data-(A)
5
GND
GND
6
–
–
7
–
–
8
–
–
9
–
–
NPort 5150A—DB9 male (RS-232/422/485) port pinouts
Pin No.
RS-232
RS-422/485-
4W
RS-485-2W
1
DCD
TXD-(A)
–
2
RxD
TXD+(B)
–
3
TxD
RXD+(B)
Data+(B)
4
DTR
RXD-(A)
Data-(A)
5
GND
GND
GND
6
DSR
–
–
7
RTS
–
–
8
CTS
–
–
9
–
–
–

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Specifications
Power Requirements
Power Input
12 to 48 VDC
Power Consumption NPort 5110A:
82.5 mA @ 12V, 47.3 mA @ 24V
NPort 5130A:
89.1 mA @ 12V, 49.5 mA @ 24V
NPort 5150A:
92.4 mA @ 12V, 52.8 mA @ 24V
Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature
Standard Models:
0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
Wide Temp. Models:
-40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Ambient Humidity
5 to 95% RH
Dimensions
With ears
75.2 x 80 x 22 mm (2.96 x 3.15 x 0.87 in)
Without ears
52 x 80 x 22 mm (2.05 x 3.15 x 0.89 in)
Protection
Serial Line Protection
Level 1 Surge, EN 61000-4-5
Magnetic Isolation
1.5 kV for Ethernet
Power Line Protection
Level 2 Burst (EFT), EN 61000-4-4
Level 3 Surge, EN 61000-4-5
Regulatory Approvals
FCC Class A, CE Class A, UL, LVD