Moxa Technologies NPort 5610-8 User manual

NPort 5600 Series User’s Manual
Fifteenth Edition, September 2014
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NPort 5600 Series User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Overview...........................................................................................................................................1-2
Package Checklist...............................................................................................................................1-2
Product Features ................................................................................................................................1-2
Product Specifications .........................................................................................................................1-3
2. Getting Started.................................................................................................................................. 2-1
Panel Layout......................................................................................................................................2-2
Connecting the Hardware.....................................................................................................................2-2
Desktop.............................................................................................................................................2-2
Rackmount ........................................................................................................................................2-3
Wiring Requirements ...................................................................................................................2-3
Connecting NPort 5600 VAC’s Power..............................................................................................2-3
Connecting NPort 5600 VDC’s Power..............................................................................................2-4
Grounding NPort 5600 VDC ..........................................................................................................2-4
Connecting to the Network ...........................................................................................................2-4
Connecting to a Serial Device .......................................................................................................2-4
LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................2-4
Link Indicator on the Rear Panel of NPort 5650 Fiber Model ..............................................................2-5
Real Time Clock ..........................................................................................................................2-5
Adjustable Pull High/low Resistors for the RS-485 Port.....................................................................2-5
3. Initial IP Address Configuration........................................................................................................ 3-1
Initializing NPort’s IP Address...............................................................................................................3-2
Factory Default IP Address...................................................................................................................3-2
LCM Display .......................................................................................................................................3-2
NPort Administration Suite...................................................................................................................3-5
ARP...................................................................................................................................................3-5
Telnet Console ...................................................................................................................................3-6
4. Choosing the Proper Operation Mode................................................................................................ 4-1
Overview...........................................................................................................................................4-2
Real COM Mode ..................................................................................................................................4-2
TCP Server Mode................................................................................................................................4-3
TCP Client Mode .................................................................................................................................4-3
UDP Mode..........................................................................................................................................4-4
Pair Connection Mode..........................................................................................................................4-4
Reverse Telnet Mode...........................................................................................................................4-4
Disabled Mode....................................................................................................................................4-5
RFC2217 Mode ...................................................................................................................................4-5
PPP Mode...........................................................................................................................................4-5
5. Web Console Configuration ............................................................................................................... 5-1
Opening Your Browser.........................................................................................................................5-2
Basic Settings ....................................................................................................................................5-3
Time..........................................................................................................................................5-4
Console......................................................................................................................................5-4
Network Settings................................................................................................................................5-5
SNMP Settings ............................................................................................................................5-7
IP Address Report .......................................................................................................................5-7
Serial Settings....................................................................................................................................5-8
Serial Parameters........................................................................................................................5-9
Operating Settings............................................................................................................................5-10
Real COM Mode.........................................................................................................................5-10
TCP Server Mode.......................................................................................................................5-13
TCP Client Mode........................................................................................................................5-16
UDP Mode ................................................................................................................................ 5-19
Pair Connection Mode ................................................................................................................5-21
Pair Connection Master Mode......................................................................................................5-21
Pair Connection Slave Mode........................................................................................................5-22
Reverse Telnet Mode .................................................................................................................5-23
Disabled Mode ..........................................................................................................................5-24
RFC2217 Mode.......................................................................................................................... 5-24
PPP Mode .................................................................................................................................5-26
Accessible IP Settings........................................................................................................................5-27
PPP User Table .................................................................................................................................5-28
Auto Warning Settings.......................................................................................................................5-28
Auto warning: E-mail and SNMP Trap........................................................................................... 5-28
Event Type...............................................................................................................................5-29
Monitor............................................................................................................................................5-31
Monitor Line .............................................................................................................................5-31

Monitor Async...........................................................................................................................5-31
Monitor Async-Settings ..............................................................................................................5-31
Change Password .............................................................................................................................5-32
Load Factory Defaults........................................................................................................................5-32
6. Configuring NPort Administrator....................................................................................................... 6-1
Overview...........................................................................................................................................6-2
Installing NPort Administrator ..............................................................................................................6-2
Configuration .....................................................................................................................................6-5
Broadcast Search ........................................................................................................................6-6
Unlock Password Protection ..........................................................................................................6-7
Configuring NPort 5600..............................................................................................................6-10
Upgrading Firmware ..................................................................................................................6-12
Export/Import...........................................................................................................................6-13
Monitor............................................................................................................................................6-14
Port Monitor.....................................................................................................................................6-19
COM Mapping...................................................................................................................................6-19
On-line COM Mapping ................................................................................................................ 6-20
Off-line COM Mapping ................................................................................................................6-23
IP Location.......................................................................................................................................6-24
7. NPort CE Driver Manager for Windows CE......................................................................................... 7-1
Overview...........................................................................................................................................7-2
Installing NPort CE Driver Manager .......................................................................................................7-2
Using NPort CE Driver Manager ............................................................................................................7-2
8. IP Serial LIB...................................................................................................................................... 8-1
Overview...........................................................................................................................................8-2
IP Serial LIB Function Groups...............................................................................................................8-2
Example Program ...............................................................................................................................8-3
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 for NPort 5610/5650 (RS-232)...................................................................................A-3
Serial Cables for NPort 5630 (RS-422/4-wire RS-485)......................................................................A-5
Serial Cables for NPort 5630 (2-wire RS-485) .................................................................................A-6
Serial Cables for NPort 5650 (RS-422/4-wire RS-485)......................................................................A-7
Serial Cables for NPort 5650 (2-wire RS-485) .................................................................................A-8
Pin Assignments for DB9 and DB25 Connectors...............................................................................A-9
B. Well Known Port Numbers ................................................................................................................ B-1
C. SNMP Agent with MIB II & RS-232 Like Group.................................................................................. C-1
D. Auto IP Report Protocol ....................................................................................................................D-1
E. Compliance Notice............................................................................................................................. E-1

1
1. Introduction
Moxa’s NPort 5600 advanced serial device servers make it easy to network-enable your serial devices. The
NPort 5600 Series includes 14 models: NPort 5610-8, NPort 5610-8-48V, NPort 5610-16, NPort 5610-16-48V,
NPort 5630-8, NPort 5630-16, NPort 5650-8, NPort 5650-8-T, NPort 5650-16, NPort 5650-16-T, NPort
5650-8-M-SC, NPort 5650-8-S-SC, NPort 5650-16-M-SC, NPort 5650-16-S-SC, NPort 5650-8-HV-T, NPort
5650-16-HV-T. In this manual, we often refer to the fifteen products collectively as “5600” or “5600 Series.”
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Overview

Package Checklist

Product Features

Product Specifications

NPort 5600 Series Introduction
1-2
Overview
The NPort 5600 Series serial device servers are designed to make your industrial serial devices Internet ready
instantly. The rack-mounted size of the NPort 5600 device servers makes them the ideal choice for connecting
your RS-232 (NPort 5610-16/8), RS-422/485 (NPort 5630-16/8), or RS-232/422/485 (NPort 5650-16/8) 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.
The NPort 5600 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’s 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.
The NPort 5600 serial device servers support automatic IP configuration protocols (DHCP, BOOTP) and manual
configuration via NPort’s handy web browser console. Both methods ensure quick and effective installation, and
by using NPort 5600’s Windows Utility, installation is very straightforward, since all system parameters can be
stored and then copied to other device servers simultaneously.
Package Checklist
The Moxa NPort 5600 Series products are shipped with the following items:
Standard Accessories
•1 8- or 16-port serial device server
•Power cord (AC models only)
•NPort Documentation & Software CD
•NPort 5600 Quick Installation Guide
Optional Accessories
•
CBL-RJ45M9-150
RJ45 8
-pin to DB9 Male cable, 150 cm
•
CBL-RJ45F9-150
RJ45 8
-pin to DB9 Female cable, 150 cm
•
CBL-RJ45M25-150
RJ45 8
-pin to DB25 Male cable, 150 cm
•
CBL-RJ45F25-150
RJ45 8
-pin to DB25 Female cable, 150 cm
NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or damaged.
Product Features
The NPort 5600 Series products have the following features:
•Make your serial devices Internet ready
•Easy-to-use LCM (Liquid Crystal Module) interface for setting up the IP address (does not apply to wide
temperature models)
•Versatile socket operation modes, including TCP Server, TCP Client, and UDP
•Easy-to-use Windows Utility for mass installation
•Supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet—auto-detectable
•Supports 16/8-port RS-232 or RS-422/485 interface or RS-232/422/485 interface
•Supports SNMP MIB-II for network management

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Product Specifications
Ethernet Interface
Number of Ports:
1
Speed:
10/100 Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX
Connector:
8-pin RJ45
Magnetic Isolation Protection:
1.5 kV built-in
Optical Fiber Interface (for -M-SC and -S-SC)
100BaseFX
Multi-mode Single-mode
Wavelength 1300 nm 1310 nm
Max. TX -14 dBm 0 dBm
Min. TX -20 dBm -5 dBm
RX Sensitivity
-32 dBm
-34 dBm
Link Budget 12 dB 29 dB
Typical Distance 5 km a
4 km b40 km c
Saturation -6 dBm -3 dBm
a. 50/125 µm, 800 MHz*km fiber optic cable
b. 62.5/125 µm, 500 MHz*km fiber optic cable
c. 9/125 µm, 3.5 PS/(nm*km) fiber optic cable
Serial Interface
Number of Ports:
8 or 16
Serial Standards:
NPort 5610: RS
-232
NPort 5630: RS
-422/485
NPort 5650: RS
-232/422/485
Connector:
RJ45 (8 pins)
RS
-485 Data Direction Control: ADDC® (automatic data direction control)
Pull High/Low Resistor for RS
-485: 1 kΩ, 150 kΩ (NPort 5650-8/16)
Serial Communication Parameters
Data Bits:
5, 6, 7, 8
Stop Bits:
1, 1.5, 2
Parity:
None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Flow Control:
DSR/DTR and RTS/CTS (RS-232 only), XON/XOFF
Baudrate:
50 bps to 921.6 kbps
Serial Signals
RS
-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
RS-422: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
RS
-485-4w: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
RS
-485-2w: Data+, Data-, GND
Software
Network Protocols:
ICMP, IPv4, TCP, UDP, DHCP, BOOTP, Telnet, DNS, SNMP V1, HTTP, SMTP, SNTP, ARP,
PPP, SLIP, RTelnet, RFC2217
Configuration Options:
Web Console, Telnet Console, Windows Utility
Windows Real COM
Drivers: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000, Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1
(x86/x64), Windows 2008 R2/2012/2012 R2 (x64), Windows Embedded CE 5.0/6.0, Windows XP Embedded
Fixed TTY Drivers:
SCO Unix, SCO OpenServer, UnixWare 7, QNX 4.25, QNX 6, Solaris 10, Fr
eeBSD, AIX 5.x,
HP
-UX 11i, Mac OS X
Linux Real TTY Drivers:
Linux 2.4.x, 2.6.x, 3.x

NPort 5600 Series Introduction
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Mini Screen with Push Buttons (for standard temp. models)
LCD Panel:
Liquid Crystal Display on the case
Push Buttons:
Four push buttons for convenient on-site configuration
Physical Characteristics
Housing:
Metal
Weight:
NPort 5610
-8: 3340 g
NPort 5610
-8-48V: 3160 g
NPort 5630
-8, 5650-8-S-SC, 5650-8-M-SC: 3380 g
NPort 5650
-8: 3360 g
NPort 5610
-16: 3420 g
NPort
5610-16-48V: 3260 g
NPort 5630
-16: 3400 g
NPort 5650
-16: 3460 g
NPort 5650
-16-S-SC, 5650-16-M-SC: 3440 g
NPort 5650
-8-HV-T: 3720 g
NPort 5650-16-HV-T: 3820 g
Dimensions:
Without ears: 440 x 45 x 198 mm (17.32 x 1.77 x 7.80 in)
With ears: 480 x 45 x 198 m
m (18.90 x 1.77 x 7.80 in)
Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature:
Standard Models: 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
Wide Temp. Models:
-40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
High Voltage Wide Temp. Models:
-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Storage Temperature:
Standard
Models: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Wide Temp. Models:
-40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
High Voltage Wide Temp. Models:
-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity:
5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude:
Up to 2000 m
Note: Please contact Moxa if you requ
ire products guaranteed to function properly at higher altitudes.
Power Requirements
Input Voltage:
NPort 5610/5630/5650: 100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 hz
NPort 5610
-48V: ±48 VDC (20 to 72 VDC, -20 to -72 VDC)
NPort 5650
-HV: 110 VDC (88 to 300 VDC)
Power
Consumption:
NPort 5610
-8/16: 141 mA @ 100 VAC, 93 mA @ 240 VAC
NPort 5630
-8/16: 152 mA @ 100 VAC, 98 mA @ 240 VAC
NPort 5610
-8/16-48V: 135 mA @ 48 VDC
NPort 5650
-8/16: 158 mA @ 100 VAC, 102 mA @ 240 VAC
NPort 5650
-8/16-S-SC: 164 mA @ 100 VAC, 110 mA @ 240 VAC
NPort 5650
-8/16-M-SC: 174 mA @ 100 VAC, 113 mA @ 240 VAC
NPort 5650
-8/16-HV: 152 mA @ 88 VDC, 86 mA @ 300 VDC

NPort 5600 Series Introduction
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Standards and Certifications
EMI:
EN55022 Class A, FCC part 15 Subpart B Class A
EMS:
EN 61000
-4-2 ESD: contact 4 kV; air 8 kV
EN 61000
-4-3 RS: 3 V/m (80 MHz to 1 GHz)
EN 61000
-4-4 EFT: Power 4 kV; Signal 2 kV
EN 61000
-4-5 Surge: AC 1 kV (AC models); DC 2 kV (DC/HV models); Signal 1 kV
EN 61000
-4-6 CS: 3 V
EN 61000
-4-8
EN 61000
-4-11: AC models only
Safety:
UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1
EMC:
55022/24
Medical:
EN 60601-1-2 Class B, EN 55011
Reliability
Automatic Reboot Trigger:
Built-in WDT (watchdog timer)
MTBF (mean time between failures):
NPort 5610
-8: 97,294 hrs
NPort 5610
-16: 94,928 hrs
NPort 5610
-8-48V: 96,758
NPort
5610-16-48V: 94,417 hrs
NPort 5630
-8: 118,405 hrs
NPort 5630
-16: 91,483 hrs
NPort 5650
-8: 117,584 hrs
NPort 5650
-16: 104,767 hrs
NPort 5650
-8-S-SC: 116,914 hrs
NPort 5650
-16-S-SC: 87,528 hrs
NPort 5650
-8-M-SC: 116,914 hrs
NPort 5650
-16-M-SC: 87,528 hrs
NP
ort 5650-8-HV: 725,390 hrs
NPort 5650
-16-HV: 531,264 hrs
Warranty
Warranty Period:
5 years
Details:
See www.moxa.com/warranty

2
2. Getting Started
This chapter includes information about installing NPort 5600 Series.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Panel Layout

Connecting the Hardware

Desktop

Rackmount
Wiring Requirements
Connecting NPort 5600 VAC’s Power
Connecting NPort 5600 VDC’s Power
Grounding NPort 5600 VDC
Connecting to the Network
Connecting to a Serial Device
LED Indicators
Link Indicator on the Rear Panel of NPort 5650 Fiber Model
Real Time Clock
Adjustable Pull High/low Resistors for the RS-485 Port

NPort 5600 Series Getting Started
2-2
Panel Layout
The following figures depict the front and rear panels of the NPort 5600 series.
Front panel of NPort 5600 series
Front panel of NPort 5600-T series
Rear panel of NPort 5600 series (AC Power)
Rear panel of NPort 5600 series (DC Power)
Rear panel of NPort 5650 Fiber model
Reset Button—Press the Reset button continuously for 5 sec to load factory defaults: Use a pointed object,
such as a straightened paper clip or toothpick, to press 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, you should release the reset button.
Connecting the Hardware
This section describes how to connect NPort 5600 Series to serial devices for first time testing purposes. We
cover Wiring Requirements, Connecting NPort 5600 VAC’s Power, Connecting NPort 5600 VDC’s
Power, Grounding NPort 5600 VDC, Connecting to the Network, Connecting to a Serial Device, and
LED Indicators.
Desktop
Place your NPort 5600 on a clean, flat, well-ventilated desktop. For better ventilation, attach the 4 pads from
the desktop kit to the bottom of the unit, and leave some space between the NPort 5600 and other equipment.
Do not place equipment or objects on top of the unit, as this might damage the server.

NPort 5600 Series Getting Started
2-3
Rackmount
The NPort 5600 is designed to be mounted on a standard 19-inch rack. Use the enclosed pair of L-shaped metal
brackets and screws to fasten your NPort 5600 to the rack cabinet. Each L-shaped bracket has 6 holes, leaving
two outer or inner holes available for other uses. You have two options. You can lock either the front or rear
panel of the NPort 5600 to the front of the rack. Locking the front panel is shown in the following figure.
Wiring Requirements
ATTENTION
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power
cord before installing and/or wiring your NPort 5600 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
5600. When plugged in, NPort 5600’s internal components generate
heat, and consequently the casin
g may feel hot to the touch.
You should also pay attention to the following points:
•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 NPort 5600 VAC’s Power
Connect NPort 5610/30/50-16/8’s 100-240 VAC power line with its AC connector. 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.

NPort 5600 Series Getting Started
2-4
Connecting NPort 5600 VDC’s Power
To connect NPort 5610-16/8-48V’s power cord with its terminal block, follow the steps given below:
1.
Loosen the screws on the V+ and V- terminals of NPort 5600 VDC’s terminal block.
2.
Connect the power cord’s VDC wire to the terminal block’
s V+ terminal, and the power
cord’s DC Power Ground wire to the terminal block’s V-
terminal, and then tighten the
terminal block screws. (Note: NPort 5600 VDC
can still operate even if the DC and DC
Power Ground are reversed.)
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.
NOTE
You should use 8 kg
-cm of screw torque and 22-14 AWG of suitable electric wire to connect NPort 5600-VDC
’s
power cord to its terminal block.
Grounding NPort 5600 VDC
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.
T
he Shielded Ground (sometimes called Protected Ground) contact is t
he second contact
from the right of the 5
-pin power terminal block connector located on the rear panel of
NPort 56
00 VDC. Connect the SG wire to the Earth ground.
ATTENTION
This product is intended to be mounted to a well
-grounded mounting surface such as a metal panel.
Connecting to the Network
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to NPort 5600’s 10/100M Ethernet port and the other end of the cable
to the Ethernet network. There are 2 LED indicators located on the bottom left and right corners of the Ethernet
connector. If the cable is properly connected, NPort 5600 will indicate a valid connection to the Ethernet in the
following ways:
The bottom right corner LED indicator
maintains a solid green color when the cable is properly
connected to a 100 Mbps Ethernet network.
The bottom left corner LED indicator maintains a solid orange color when the cable is properly
connected to a 10 Mbps Ethernet network.
Connecting to a Serial Device
Connect the serial data cable between NPort 5600 and the serial device.
LED Indicators
The front panels of NPort 5600 have several LED indicators, as described in the following table.

NPort 5600 Series Getting Started
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LED Name LED Color LED Function
Ready
Off Power is off, or power error condition exists.
Red Steady on: Power is on and NPort 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 is functioning normally.
Blinking: The NPort has been located by NPort Administrator’s Location
function.
1-16
Orange Serial port is receiving data.
Green Serial port is transmitting data.
Off No data is being transmitted or received through the serial port.
Link Indicator on the Rear Panel of NPort 5650 Fiber Model
The rear panels of NPort 5600 have a link indicator, as described in the following table.
LED Name LED Color LED Function
Link
Off Fiber is disconnected
Green Fiber is connected and no data is being transmitted
Blinking Fiber is connected and data is being transmitted
Real Time Clock
NPort 5600’s real time clock is powered by a lithium battery. We strongly recommend that you do not replace
the lithium battery without the presence of Moxa’s technical support engineers. If you need a battery change,
contact Moxa for assistance.
ATTENTION
There is risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. You need to dispose used batteries
according to the
instructions.
Adjustable Pull High/low Resistors for the RS-485 Port
In some critical environments, you may need to add termination resistors to prevent the reflection of serial
signals. When using termination resistors, it is important to set the pull high/low resistors correctly so that the
electrical signal is not corrupted. Since a particular pull high/low resistor value cannot fit all environments, the
NPort 5650 uses DIP switches to set the pull high/low resistor values for each serial port.
To set the pull high/low resistors to 150 KΩ, make sure both of the assigned DIP switches are in the OFF
position. This is the default setting.
To set the pull high/low resistors to 1 KΩ, make sure both of the assigned DIP switches are in the ON
position.
ATTENTION
Do
not use the 1 KΩsetting on the NPort 5650 when using the RS-232 interface. Doing so will degrade the
RS
-232 signals, shorten the maximum allowed communication distance, and the Rx LED may light up.

NPort 5600 Series Getting Started
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NPort 5650 DIP Switches

3
3. Initial IP Address Configuration
When setting up your NPort 5600 for the first time, the first thing you should do is configure the IP address. This
chapter introduces several methods to configure NPort’s IP address. Select the method that is the most
convenient for you. For more details about network settings, see the Network Settings section from Chapter 5,
Web Console Configuration.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Initializing NPort’s IP Address

Factory Default IP Address

LCM Display

NPort Administration Suite

ARP

Telnet Console

NPort 5600 Series Initial IP Address Configuration
3-2
Initializing NPort’s IP Address
1. Determine whether your NPort needs to use a Static IP or Dynamic IP (either DHCP or BOOTP application).
2. If NPort is used in a Static IP environment, you can use NPort Administration Suite, ARP, Web Console,
or Telnet Console to configure the new IP address.
3. If NPort is used in a Dynamic IP environment, you can use NPort Administration suite, Web Console,
or Telnet Console to configure NPort to get an IP address dynamically with DHCP, DHCP/BOOTP, or BOOTP.
ATTENTION
Consult your network administrator on how to reserve a fixed IP address (for your NPort
) 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.
Factory Default IP Address
NPort 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 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.)
LCM Display
We recommend using the LCM display and four push buttons to configure the IP address for the first time.
Basic Operation
If the NPort is working properly, the LCM panel will display a green color. The red Ready LED will also light up,
indicating that the NPort is receiving power. After the red Ready LED turns green, you will see a display similar
to:
N
P
5
6
1
0
-
1
6
_
3
8
1
9
2
.
1
6
8
.
1
2
7
.
2
5
4
Where
•
NP5610-16
is the
NPort’s name
•
38
is the NPort’s serial number
•
192.168.127.254
is the NPort’s IP address
There are four push buttons on NPort’s nameplate. Going from left to right, the buttons are:
Button Name Action
menu menu activates the main menu, or returns to an upper level
up cursor scrolls up through a list of items shown on the LCM panel’s second line
down cursor scrolls down through a list of items shown on the LCM panel’s second line
sel select selects the option listed on the LCM panel’s second line
The buttons are manipulated in a manner similar to the way a modern cellular phone operates. As you move
through the various functions and setting options, note that the top line shows the current menu or submenu
name, and the bottom line shows the submenu name or menu item that is activated by pressing the SEL
button.

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Detailed Menu Options
The best way to explain all of NPort’s LCM functions is to refer to the table shown on the next page. There are
three main levels—1, 2, and 3—with each level represented by a separate column.
The first thing to remember is that the MENU button is used to move back and forth between the LCM panel’s
default screen, and main menu screen:
N
P
5
6
1
0
-
1
6
_
3
8
1
9
2
.
1
6
8
.
1
2
7
.
2
5
4
M
a
i
n
M
e
n
U
S
e
r
v
e
r
s
e
t
t
i
n
g
↓
In addition, you only need to remember to:
•Use the SEL button to move up one level (i.e., left to right on the tree graph)
•Use the MENU button to move down one level (i.e., right to left on the tree graph)
•Use the cursor keys, and , to scroll between the various options within a level (i.e., up and down on the
tree graph).
As you use the buttons to operate the LCM display, you will notice that with very few exceptions, moving up one
level causes the bottom line of the display to move to the top line of the display. You will also notice that the
bottom three options in level 2, and all of the options in level 3 have either a C or D attached. The meaning is
as follows:
•C = configurable (i.e., you are allowed to change the setting of this option)
•D = display only (i.e., the setting for this option is displayed, but it cannot be changed)
This does NOT necessarily mean that the number does not change; only that you cannot change it.

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Main Menu
Server setting Serial number
Server name
Firmware ver
Model name
D
C
D
D
Network
setting Ethernet status MAC address
IP config
IP address
Netmask
Gateway
DNS server 1
DNS server 2
D
D
C
C
C
C
C
C
Serial set Select port
Baudrate
Data bit
Stop bit
Parity
Flow control
Tx/Rx fifo
Interface
Tx/Rx bytes
Line status
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
D
D
Op Mode set Select port
Select mode
[mode]
C
C
Real COM
Alive timeout
Max connection
Delimiter 1
Delimiter 2
Force Tx
TCP server
Alive timeout
Inact. time
Max connection
Delimiter 1
Delimiter 2
Force Tx
Local TCP port
Command port
TCP client
Alive timeout
Inact. time
Delimiter 1
Delimiter 2
Force Tx
Dest IP-1
TCP port-1
Dest IP-2
TCP port-2
Dest IP-3
TCP port-3
Dest IP-4
TCP port-4
TCP connect
UDP svr/cli
Delimiter 1
Delimiter 2
Force Tx
Dest IP start-1
Dest IP end-1
Dest port-1
Dest IP start-2
Dest IP end-2
Dest port-2
Dest IP start-3
Dest IP end-3
Dest port-3
Dest IP start-4
Dest IP end-4
Dest port-4
Local port
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Console Web console
Telnet console C C
Ping C
Save/Restart C
The part of the LCM operation that still requires some explanation is how to edit the configurable options. In
fact, you will only encounter two types of configurable options.

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The first type involves entering numbers, such as IP addresses, Netmasks, etc. In this case, you change the
number one digit at a time. The up cursor () is used to decrease the highlighted digit, the down cursor ()
is used to increase the highlighted digit, and the sel button is used to move to the next digit. When the last digit
has been changed, pressing sel simply enters the number into NPort 5600 Series’ memory.
The second type of configurable option is when there are only a small number of options from which to choose
(although only one option will be visible at a time). Consider the Parity attribute under Serial set as an example.
Follow the tree graph to arrive at the following Parity screen. The first option, None, is displayed, with a down
arrow all the way to the right. This is an indication that there are other options from which to choose.
P
a
r
I
t
Y
N
O
n
E
↓
Press the down cursor button once to see Odd as the second option.
P
a
r
I
t
Y
O
D
D
↓
Press the down cursor button again to see Even as the third option.
P
a
r
i
T
Y
E
v
e
n
↓
Press the down cursor button again to see Space as the fourth option.
P
a
r
i
T
Y
S
p
a
c
E
↓
Press the down cursor button yet again to see the last option, Mark.
P
a
r
i
t
Y
M
a
r
k
↓
To choose the desired option, press the SEL button when the option is showing on the screen.
NOTE
Wide temp. model
does not support LCM Panel and Push Buttons.
NPort Administration Suite
NPort Administration Suite consists of some useful utility programs that are used to configure and manage your
NPorts.
See Chapter 6 for details on how to install NPort Administration Suite, and how to use this suite of
useful utilities to set up IP addresses and configure your NPort.
ARP
You can make use of the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) command to set up an IP address for your NPort.
The ARP command tells your computer to associate the NPort’s MAC address with the intended IP address. You
must then use Telnet to access the NPort, at which point the Device Server’s IP address will be reconfigured.
ATTENTION
In order to use this setu
p method, both your computer and NPort must be connected to the same LAN.
Or, you may
use a cross-over Ethernet cable to connect the NPort directly to your computer’s Ethernet card.
Your
NPort must be configured with the factory default IP address—192.168.127.254—before executing the
ARP command, as described below.
Take the following steps to use ARP to configure the IP address: