Moxa Technologies NPort 5200 Series User manual

5200 Series
User’s Manual
Fourth Edition, May 2004

5200
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................................................1-1
Overview ................................................................................................ 1-2
Package Checklist.................................................................................. 1-2
Product Features.................................................................................... 1-2
Product Specifications............................................................................ 1-3
Chapter 2 Getting Started .................................................................................2-1
Panel Layout .......................................................................................... 2-2
Connecting the Hardware ...................................................................... 2-3
Wiring Requirements................................................................................ 2-3
Connecting the Power............................................................................... 2-3
Grounding NPort 5200 Series................................................................... 2-4
Connecting to the Network ....................................................................... 2-4
Connecting to a Serial Device................................................................... 2-4
LED Indicators.......................................................................................... 2-4
Chapter 3 Initial IP Address Configuration .....................................................3-1
Initializing NPort 5200’s IP Address....................................................... 3-2
Factory Default IP Address .................................................................... 3-2
NPort 5200 Administration Suite............................................................ 3-2
ARP ........................................................................................................ 3-2
Telnet Console ....................................................................................... 3-3
Serial Console (19200, n, 8, 1) .............................................................. 3-5
Chapter 4 Choosing the Proper Operation Mode ...........................................4-1
Overview ................................................................................................ 4-2
TCP Server Mode .................................................................................. 4-2
TCP Client Mode.................................................................................... 4-3
UDP Mode.............................................................................................. 4-3
Real COM Mode..................................................................................... 4-4
Chapter 5 Web Console Configuration............................................................5-1
Opening Your Browser........................................................................... 5-2
Basic Settings......................................................................................... 5-4
Network Settings .................................................................................... 5-5
Serial Settings ........................................................................................ 5-8
Operating Settings ............................................................................... 5-11
Real COM Mode..................................................................................... 5-11
TCP Server Mode ................................................................................... 5-13
TCP Client Mode.................................................................................... 5-16
UDP Mode .............................................................................................. 5-18
Accessible IP Settings.......................................................................... 5-20
Auto Warning Settings ......................................................................... 5-21
Auto warning: E-mail and SNMP Trap .................................................. 5-21
Event Type.............................................................................................. 5-22
Change Password................................................................................ 5-24
Load Factory Default............................................................................ 5-25
Chapter 6 Configuring Windows Administrator .............................................6-1
Overview ................................................................................................ 6-2
Installing Windows Administrator ........................................................... 6-2
Configuration.......................................................................................... 6-4
Broadcast Search....................................................................................... 6-4
Unlock Password Protection..................................................................... 6-5
Configuring NPort 5200 ........................................................................... 6-7
Upgrade Firmware .................................................................................... 6-8

Export/Import............................................................................................ 6-9
Monitor ................................................................................................... 6-9
Port Monitor.......................................................................................... 6-12
COM Mapping ...................................................................................... 6-13
On-line COM Mapping........................................................................... 6-13
Off-line COM Mapping .......................................................................... 6-16
IP Location ........................................................................................... 6-16
Chapter 7 IP Serial LIB ......................................................................................7-1
Overview ................................................................................................ 7-2
IP Serial LIB Function Groups................................................................ 7-3
Example Program .................................................................................. 7-3
Appendix A Pinouts and Cable Wiring............................................................... A-1
Port Pinout Diagrams .............................................................................A-2
Ethernet Port Pinouts ............................................................................... A-2
Serial Port Pinouts ................................................................................... A-2
Cable Wiring Diagrams ..........................................................................A-3
Ethernet Cables........................................................................................ A-3
Serial Cables ............................................................................................ A-3
Appendix B Well Known Port Numbers............................................................. B-1
Appendix C SNMP Agents with MIB II & RS-232 like groups........................... C-1
Appendix D Service Information ........................................................................ D-1
MOXA Internet Services.........................................................................D-2
Problem Report Form.............................................................................D-3
Product Return Procedure .....................................................................D-4
Revision History .....................................................................................D-5
Appendix E Auto IP Report Protocol ................................................................. E-1

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Welcome to the NPort 5200 Series of advanced serial device servers that make it easy to network
enable your serial devices. The NPort 5200 Series consists of 4 models: NPort 5210 (2 ports for
RS-232), NPort 5230 (1 port for RS-232; 1 port for RS-422/485), NPort 5232 (2 ports for
RS-422/485), and NPort 5232I (2 ports for RS/422/485, with isolation). In this manual, we often
refer to the four products collectively as “NPort 5200” or “NPort 5200 Series.”
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
 Overview
 Package Checklist
 Product Features
 Product Specifications

Overview
NPort 5200 Series serial device servers are designed to make your industrial serial devices
Internet ready instantly. The compact size of NPort 5200 device servers makes them the ideal
choice for connecting your RS-232 (NPort 5210/5230) or RS-422/485 (NPort 5230/5232/5232I)
serial devices—such as PLCs, meters, and sensors—to an IP-based Ethernet LAN, making it
possible for your software to access serial devices anywhere over a local LAN or the Internet.
NPort 5200 serial device servers ensure the compatibility of network software that uses a standard
network API (Winsock or BSD Sockets) by providing TCP Server Mode, TCP Client Mode, and
UDP Mode. And thanks to NPort 5200 Series’ Real COM/TTY drivers, software that works with
COM/TTY ports can be set up to work over a TCP/IP network in no time. This excellent feature
preserves your software investment and lets you enjoy the benefits of networking your serial
devices instantly.
NPort 5200 serial device servers support automatic IP configuration protocols (DHCP, BOOTP)
and manual configuration via the handy web browser console. Both methods ensure quick and
effective installation. And with NPort 5200’s Windows Utility, installation is very straightforward,
since all system parameters can be stored and then copied to other device servers simultaneously.
Package Checklist
NPort 5200 Series products are shipped with the following items:
Standard Accessories
 1 NPort 5200 2-port serial device server
 Documentation & Software CD
 NPort 5200 Series Quick Installation Guide
Optional Accessories
 DK-35A DIN-Rail Mounting Kit (35 mm)
 CBL-RJ45M9-150 RJ45 (8-pin) to DB9 (M) cable, 150 cm
 CBL-RJ45F9-150 RJ45 (8-pin) to DB9 (F) cable, 150 cm
 CBL-RJ45M25-150 RJ45 (8-pin) to DB25 (M) cable, 150 cm
 CBL-RJ45F25-150 RJ45 (8-pin) to DB25 (F) cable, 150 cm
NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or damaged.
Product Features
NPort 5200 Series products have the following features:
 Make your serial devices Internet ready
 Versatile socket operation modes, including TCP Server, TCP Client, and UDP
 Easy-to-use Windows Utility for mass installation
 Cigarette pack size
 Supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet—auto detectable
 2- or 4-wire RS-485 (NPort 5230/NPort 5232/NPort 5232I) with patented ADDC™
(Automatic Data Direction Control)
 Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial signals
 Supports SNMP MIB-II for network management
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Introduction
Product Specifications
LAN
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps, RJ45
Protection Built-in 1.5 KV magnetic isolation
NPort 5210 Serial Interface
Interface RS-232
No. of Ports 2
Port Type RJ45 (8-pin)
Signals TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
Serial Line Protection 15 KV ESD for all signals
NPort 5230 Serial Interface
Interface RS-232, RS-422/485
No. of Ports 2 (1 port for RS-232, 1 port for RS-422/485)
Port Type Terminal Block (5 pins per port)
Signals RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, GND
RS-422: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
RS-485 (2-wire): Data+, Data-, GND
RS-485 (4-wire): Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
Serial Line Protection 15 KV ESD for all signals
RS-485 Data Direction ADDC™ (Automatic Data Direction Control)
NPort 5232/5232I Serial Interface
Interface RS-422/485
No. of Ports 2 (for RS-422/485)
Port Type Terminal Block (5 pins per port)
Signals RS-422: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
RS-485 (2-wire): Data+, Data-, GND
RS-485 (4-wire): Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
Serial Line Protection 15 KV ESD for all signals
NPort 5232I has 2 KV isolation protection
RS-485 Data Direction ADDC™ (Automatic Data Direction Control)
Power Line Protection
4 KV Burst (EFT), EN61000-4-4
2 KV Surge, EN61000-4-5
Advanced Built-in Features
Buzzer
Real-Time Clock
Watch Dog Timer
Serial Communication Parameters
Parity None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop Bit 1, 1.5, 2
Flow Control RTS/CTS (only for RS-232 port), XON/XOFF
Transmission Speed 50 bps to 115.2 Kbps
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Software Features
Protocols ICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, BOOTP, Telnet, DNS,
SNMP, HTTP, SMTP, SNTP
Utilities Device Server Administrator for
Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Real COM/TTY Drivers Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP COM driver,
Linux real TTY driver
Configuration NPort 5200 Web Browser, Serial/Telnet Console, or
Windows Utility
N
Port 5232/NPort
5232I
Web Browser, Telnet Console, or
Windows Utility
Power Requirements
Power Input 12 to 30 VDC
Power Consumption NPort 5210: 305 mA at 12V (max.)
NPort 5230: 315 mA at 12V (max.)
NPort 5232: 275 mA at 12V (max.)
NPort 5232I: 365 mA at 12V (max.)
Mechanical
Casing IP30 protection, aluminum case (1 mm)
NPort 5210/5230/5232
(including ears)
90 × 100.4 × 22 mm
3.54 × 3.95 × 0.87 in
Dimensions (W × H × D)
NPort 5210/5230/5232
(without ears)
67 × 100.4 × 22 mm
2.64 × 3.95 × 0.87 in
NPort 5232I (including ears) 90 × 100.4 ×35 mm
3.54 × 3.95 × 1.37 in
NPort 5232I (without ears) 67 × 100.4 × 35 mm
2.64 × 3.95 × 1.37 in
Gross Weight NPort 5210: 0.135 kg (0.30 lb)
NPort 5230: 0.140 kg (0.31 lb)
NPort 5232: 0.119kg (0.26 lb)
NPort 5232I:0.157 kg (0.35 lb)
Installation DIN-Rail, Wall Mounting
Environment
Operating Temperature 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F), 5 to 95%RH
Storage Temperature -40 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F), 5 to 95%RH
Regulatory Approvals
EMC FCC Class A, CE Class A
Safety UL, CUL, TÜV
WARRANTY 5 years
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Chapter 2 Getting Started
This chapter includes information about installing NPort 5200. The following topics are covered:
 Panel Layout
 Connecting the Hardware
 Wiring Requirements
 Connecting the Power
 Grounding NPort 5200 Series
 Connecting to the Network
 Connecting to a Serial Device
 LED Indicators

Panel Layout
NPort 5210 NPort 5230
NPort 5232 NPort 5232I
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Getting Started
Connecting the Hardware
This section describes how to connect NPort 5200 Series to serial devices for first time testing
purposes. We cover Wiring Requirements, Connecting the Power, Grounding NPort 5200
Series, Connecting to the Network, Connecting to a Serial Device, and LED Indicators.
Wiring Requirements
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your NPort 5200 Series.
Wiring Caution!
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Observe all
electrical codes dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire size.
If the current goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring could overheat, causing serious
damage to your equipment.
Temperature Caution!
Please take care when handling NPort 5200. When plugged in, NPort 5200’s internal components
generate heat, and consequently the casing may feel hot to the touch.
You should also pay attention to the following items:
 Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power wiring and device wiring
paths must cross, make sure the wires are perpendicular at the intersection point.
NOTE: Do not run signal or communication wiring and power wiring in the same wire
conduit. To avoid interference, wires with different signal characteristics should be routed
separately.
 You can use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to determine which wires should be
kept separate. The rule of thumb is that wiring that shares similar electrical characteristics can
be bundled together.
 Keep input wiring and output wiring separate.
 Where necessary, it is strongly advised that you label wiring to all devices in the system.
Connecting the Power
Connect the 12-30 VDC power line with NPort 5200’s terminal block. If the power is properly
supplied, the “Ready” LED will show a solid red color until the system is ready, at which time the
“Ready” LED will change to a green color.
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Grounding NPort 5200 Series
Grounding and wire routing helps limit the effects of noise due to electromagnetic interference
(EMI). Run the ground connection from the ground screw to the grounding surface prior to
connecting devices.
This product is intended to be mounted to a well-grounded mounting surface such as a metal
panel.
SG: The Shielded Ground (sometimes called Protected Ground) contact
is the left most contact of the 3-pin power terminal block connector
when viewed from the angle shown here. Connect the SG wire to an
appropriate grounded metal surface.
Connecting to the Network
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to NPort 5200’s 10/100M Ethernet port and the other end
of the cable to the Ethernet network. If the cable is properly connected, NPort 5200 will indicate a
valid connection to the Ethernet in the following ways:
 The Ethernet LED maintains a solid green color when connected to a 100 Mbps Ethernet
network.
 The Ethernet LED maintains a solid orange color when connected to a 10 Mbps Ethernet
network.
 The Ethernet LED will flash when Ethernet packets are being transmitted or received.
Connecting to a Serial Device
Connect the serial data cable between NPort 5200 and the serial device. Serial data cables are
optional accessories for NPort 5210. Refer to Chapter 1 under Optional Accessories for
information on the RJ45-to-DB25 and RJ45-to-DB9 cables.
LED Indicators
The top panels of NPort 5200 Series have four LED indicators, as described in the following
table.
LED Name LED Color LED Function
red
Steady on: Power is on and NPort 5200 is booting up.
Blinking: Indicates an IP conflict, or DHCP or BOOTP server
did not respond properly.
green
Steady on: Power is on and NPort 5200 is functioning normally.
Blinking: The device server has been located by
Administrator’s Location function.
Ready
off Power is off, or power error condition exists.
orange 10 Mbps Ethernet connection.
green 100 Mbps Ethernet connection.
Ethernet
off Ethernet cable is disconnected, or has a short.
orange Serial port is receiving data.
green Serial port is transmitting data.
P1, P2
off No data is being transmitted or received through the serial port.
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Chapter 3 Initial IP Address Configuration
When setting up your NPort 5200 for the first time, the first thing you should do is configure the
IP address. This chapter introduces the method to configure the device server’s IP address. Select
one of the initial IP Address configuration methods to configure NPort 5200’s IP Address. For
more details about network settings, see the Network Settings section from Chapter 5, Web
Console Configuration.
This chapter includes the following sections:
 Initializing NPort 5200’s IP Address
 Factory Default IP Address
 NPort 5200 Administration Suite recommended configuration method
 ARP
 Telnet Console
 Serial Console (19200, n, 8, 1)

Initializing NPort 5200’s IP Address
1. Determine whether your NPort 5200 needs to use a Static IP or Dynamic IP (either DHCP or
BOOTP application).
2. If NPort 5200 is used in a Static IP environment, you can use NPort 5200 Administration
Suite, ARP, Web Console, Telnet Console, or Serial Console to configure the new IP address.
3. If NPort 5200 is used in a Dynamic IP environment, you can use NPort 5200
Administration Suite, Web Console, Telnet Console, or Serial Console to configure NPort
5200 to get an IP address dynamically with DHCP, DHCP/BOOTP, or BOOTP.
Consult your network administrator on how to reserve a fixed IP address for your NPort 5200 in
the MAC-IP mapping table when using a DHCP Server or BOOTP Server. In most applications,
you should assign a fixed IP address to your NPort 5200.
Factory Default IP Address
NPort 5200 products are configured with the following default private IP address:
Default IP address: 192.168.127.254
(IP addresses of the form 192.168.xxx.xxx are referred to as private IP addresses, since it is not
possible to directly access a device configured with a private IP address from a public network.
For example, you would not be able to ping such a device from an outside Internet connection.
NPort 5200 applications that require sending data over a public network, such as the Internet,
require setting up the server with a valid public IP address, which can be leased from a local ISP.)
NPort 5200 Administration Suite
NPort 5200 Administration Suite consists of some useful utility programs that are used to
configure and manage your NPort 5200s.
See Chapter 5 for details on how to install NPort 5200 Administration Suite, and how to use
this suite of useful utilities to set up IP addresses and configure your NPort 5200 Series
serial device servers.
ARP
You can make use of the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) command to set up an IP address for
your NPort 5200. The ARP command tells your computer to associate the NPort 5200’s MAC
address with the intended IP address. You must then use Telnet to access the NPort 5200, at
which point the device server’s IP address will be reconfigured.
In order to use this setup method, both your computer and NPort 5200 must be connected to the
same LAN.
Or, you may use a cross-over Ethernet cable to connect the NPort 5200 directly to your
computer’s Ethernet card.
Your NPort 5200 must be configured with the factory default IP address—192.168.127.254—
before executing the ARP command, as described below.
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Initial IP Address Configuration
Take the following steps to use ARP to configure the IP address:
1. Obtain a valid IP address for your NPort 5200 from your network administrator.
2. Obtain NPort 5200’s MAC address from the label on its bottom panel.
3. Execute the ‘arp -s’ command from your computer’s MS-DOS prompt by typing:
arp –s 192.168.200.100 00-90-E8-xx-xx-xx
This is where 192.168.200.100 is the new IP address and 00-90-E8-xx-xx-xx is the MAC address
for your NPort 5200. You will need to change both numbers, as described above in items 1 and 2.
4. Next, execute a special Telnet command by typing:
telnet 192.168.200.100 6000
After issuing this command, a Connect failed message
will appear, as shown here. After the NPort 5200 reboots,
its IP address should be updated to the new address, and
you can reconnect using either Telnet, Web, or
Administrator to check that the update was successful.
Telnet Console
Depending on how your computer and network are configured, you may find it convenient to use
network access to set up your NPort 5200’s IP address. This can be done using Telnet program.
Figures in this Chapter will use NPort 5230 as an example.
1. From the Windows desktop, click on Start and then select Run.
2. Type telnet 192.168.127.254 (use the
correct IP address if different from the default) in
the Open text input box, and then click OK.
3. When the Telnet window opens, if you are
prompted to input the Console password,
input the password and then press Enter.
Note that this page will only appear if the
NPort 5200 is password protected.
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4. Type 2to select Network settings, and then press
Enter.
5. Type 1to select IP address and then press Enter.
6. Use the Backspace key to erase the current IP
address, type in the new IP address, and then press
Enter.
7. Press any key to continue.
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8. Type mand then press Enter to return to the
main menu.
9. Type sand then press Enter to Save/Restart the
system.
10. Type yand then press Enter to save the new IP
address and restart NPort 5200.
Serial Console (19200, n, 8, 1)
You may use the RS-232 console port to set up the IP address for NPort 5200. We suggest using
PComm Terminal Emulator, which is available free of charge as part of the PComm Lite program
suite (found on the Software CD that comes with the product), to carry out the installation
procedure, although other similar utilities may also be used.
Serial Console is only supported by RS-232 ports (ports 1 and 2 for NPort 5210, and port 1 for
NPort 5230). Since NPort 5232 and NPort 5232I do not have RS-232 interface, the Serial
Console program cannot be used to configure NPort 5232/5232I’s IP address.
Before you start to configure the NPort 5200 via serial console, turn off the power and connect the
serial cable from NPort 5200 to your computer’s serial port.
1. Connect NPort 5200’s serial port 1 directly to your computer’s male RS-232 serial port.
2. From the Windows desktop click on Start Programs PComm Lite Terminal
Emulator.
3. When the PComm Terminal Emulator window
opens, first click on the Port Manager menu item
and select Open, or simply click on the Open
icon.
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4. The Property window opens automatically.
From the Communication Parameter page,
select the appropriate COM port for the
connection, COM1 in this example, and 19200
for Baud Rate, 8for Data Bits, None for Parity,
and 1for Stop Bits.
5. From the Property window’s Terminal page,
select ANSI or VT100 for Terminal Type and
then click OK.
If you select Dumb Terminal as the terminal
type, some of the console functions—especially
the “Monitor” function—may not work properly.
6. Press the “ ` ” key continuously and then power on the NPort 5200.
7. NPort 5200 will receive the “ ` ” string continuously and then auto switch from data mode to
console mode.
8. Input the password when prompted. Note that this page
will only appear when the NPort 5200 has been set up
for password protection.
9. Start configuring the IP address under Network
Settings. Refer to step 4 in the Telnet Console section
for the rest of the IP settings.
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