Moxa Technologies NPort W2150A-W4 Series User manual

P/N: 1802021503052
*1802021503052*
NPort W2150A-W4/
NPort W2250A-W4 Series
Quick Installation Guide
Version 1.1, January 2023
Technical Support Contact Information
www.moxa.com/support
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Overview
The NPort W2150A-W4/W2250A-W4 wireless device servers are an
ideal choice for connecting serial devices or Ethernet devices, including
PLCs, meters, and sensors, to an IP-based wireless LAN or Ethernet
LAN.
Features
•Links serial and Ethernet devices to an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n network
•Web-based configuration using built-in Ethernet or WLAN
•Secure boot for Moxa-only allowed firmware allowed to run
•Remote configuration with HTTPS, SSH
•Secure data access with WEP, WPA, WPA2
•Fast roaming for quick automatic switching between access points
•Offline port buffering and serial data log
•Enhanced surge protection for serial, LAN, and power
•Dual power inputs (1 screw-type power jack, 1 terminal block)
Package Checklist
Before installing the NPort W2150A/W2250A-W4 device server, verify
that the package contains the following items:
•1 NPort W2150A-W4 or NPort W2250A-W4 wireless device server.
•1 antenna 2.4/5GHz: ANT-WDB-ASM-03 BK.
•100 to 240 VAC power adapter. (excluding T models)*
•1 Ethernet cable: CBL-RJ458P-100.
•Quick installation guide (printed).
•Warranty card.
NOTE
The power adapter is suitable for your region.
Optional Accessories
•DK35A (35 mm DIN-rail mounting kit; 4 screws included).
•CBL-PJ21NOPEN-BK-30: Locking barrel plug to bare-wires cable.
•Mini DB9F-to-TB: DB9-female-to-terminal-block adapter for RS-
422/485 applications.
NOTE
Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are
missing or damaged.
ATTENTION
To comply with FCC
RF exposure compliance requirements, the
antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must
not be co
-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

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A
TTENTION
이
기기는 업무용 환경에서 사용할 목적으로 적합성 평가를 받은 기기로서
가정용
환경에서 사용하는 경우 전파간섭의 우려가 있습니다.
ATTENTION
「取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均不
得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻器材
之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即
停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前述合法通信，指依電信管理法
規定作業之無線電通
信。低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及
醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。」
「應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。」
NOTE
Before connecting the NPort W2150A-W4 and NPort W2250A-
W4 Series DC power inputs, make sure the DC power source
voltage is stable.
•
A qualified person must install the wiring for the input
terminal block.
•
Wire type: Cu.
•
Only use 12 to
28 AWG wire size and a torque value of 0.51
N-m.
NOTE
The operating temperature of the power adapter (included with
the NPort W2150A
-W4/W2250A-W4) is from 0 to 40°C (32 to
104°F). If your application is not i
n this range, please use a
power adapter supplied according to the requirements below:
•
The external power source must comply with UL listed, IEC
60950-1, or IEC/EN 62368-1.
•
Output complies to SELV/ES1, PS2/LPS; output rating 12 to
48 VDC, 0.455 A minimum.
•
A minimum ambient temperature of 55°C or 75°C. (55°C
for the NPort W2150A-W4 and NPort W2250A-W4; 75°
C for
the NPort W2150A-W4-T and NPort W2250A-W4-T)
Hardware Introduction
The NPort W2150A-W4 models have one serial port; the NPort
W2250A-W4 models have two serial ports. Both models support RS-
232/422/485 operation with DB9 connectors and include one 10/100M
Ethernet port.

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NPort W2150A-W4
NPort W2150A-W4-T
NPort W2250A-W4
NPort W2250A-W4-T
Reset Button: The reset button is used to load the factory default
settings. Use a pointed object to hold the reset button down for five
seconds to load the factory defaults.
Name
Color
Function
End Panel LED Indicators
Ethernet
Orange
10 Mbps Ethernet connection.
Green
100 Mbps Ethernet connection.
Off
Ethernet cable is disconnected.
Top Panel LED Indicators
Ready
Red
Steady on: Power is on, and the NPort is booting
up.
Blinking: An IP conflict exists or the DHCP server
did not respond properly.
Green
Steady on:
The NPort is functioning normally.
Blinking:
The NPort is responding to Locate
function.
Off
Power is off or a power error condition exists.
WLAN Green
Steady on:
Wireless enabled.
Blinking:
The NPort can’t establish a WLAN
connection with the AP (Infrastructure).
Off
Wireless not enabled.
Serial 1
Serial 2
Orange
The serial port is receiving data.
Green
The serial port is transmitting data.
Off
No data is flowing to or from the serial port.

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Name
Color
Function
Signal
Strength
Red
1 Red - The signal strength (RSSI) is lower than
-88 dBm.
2 Red -
The signal strength (RSSI) is between
-87 to -79 dBm.
Green
3 Green -
The signal strength (RSSI) is between
-78 to -68 dBm.
4 Green - The signal strength (RSSI) is between
-67 to -60 dBm.
5 Green -
The signal strength (RSSI) is between
-59 to -45 dBm.
Pull-high/low Resistors and Termination Resistor
for RS-422/485
You may need to set the pull
-
high/low resistors when
the
termination
resistors are used in
certain RS
-422 or RS-485
environments.
S4 (Serial 1)
S5 (Serial 2)
DIP 1
DIP 2
DIP 3
DIP 4
Pull-high
Resistor
Pull-low
Resistor
Termination
Resistor
Reserved
ON
1 kΩ
1 kΩ
120 Ω
–
OFF (Default)
150 kΩ
150 kΩ
N/A
–
S5 is for the NPort W2250A-W4 only.
NOTE
Do not use the 1 k
Ωsetting while in RS-232 mode. Doing so
will degrade the RS
-232 signals and reduce the effective
communication distance.

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First-Time Hardware Installation
STEP 1:
After removing the NPort W2150A-W4/W2250A-W4 from the
box, use a crossover Ethernet cable t
o connect the NPort’s
RJ45 Ethernet port directly to your comput
er’s Ethernet port.
STEP 2:
Attach the power adapter to the NPort and then plug the
adapter into an electrical outlet.
STEP 3:
Configure the NPort W2150A-W4/W2250A-W4 through the
Etherne
t port. See the next section on how to install
software.
NOTE
You
must connect the Ethernet cable first before powering up
your NPort.
Wall Mounting (Optional)
Mounting the NPort W2x50A-W4 Series on the wall requires 2 screws.
The heads of the screws should follow the specification of the M3 pitch
0.5 screws with a minimum length > 7mm.
NOTE
Do not screw the screws in all the way—leave about 2 mm to
allow room for sliding the
wall mount panel between the wall
and the screws.
DIN-rail Mounting (Optional)
DIN-rail attachments can be purchased separately to attach the NPort
W2x50A-W4 Series to a DIN rail. When snapping the attachments to
the DIN rail, make sure that the stiff metal springs are at the top.

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Software Installation
For the NPort’s configuration, the default IP address of the NPort is:
LAN: Static; IP = 192.168.126.254; netmask = 255.255.255.0
WLAN: Static; IP = 192.168.127.254; netmask = 255.255.255.0
If the NPort is configured for DHCP, but the DHCP server cannot be
found, then the NPort will use the factory default IP settings.
NOTE
If you have forgotten the NPort's IP address, use the Device
Search Utility
(DSU) from your PC to locate the NPort. After
sear
ching the LAN for NPort units, the DSU will display the IP
address of each unit.
NOTE
Ethernet Bridge Disabled (default): Only one network
interface
can be activated at a time. If the Ethernet link is
active, the WLAN will be inactive. If the WLAN is active, the
Ethernet link will be inactive.
Ethernet Bridge Enabled:
The LAN and WLAN will both be
active. Go to the web console, find the network setting
s page,
and set Ethernet Bridge to Enabled.
You may log in with the account name admin and password moxa to
change any settings to meet your network topology (e.g., IP address)
or serial device (e.g., serial parameters). For first-time use, click the
Wizard in the left navigation panel. The wizard will prompt you to
configure the IP address, SSID, and security mode. For other settings,
use the factory defaults or change the settings for your application.
For software installation, download the relative utilities from Moxa's
website:
https://www.moxa.com/support/support_home?isSearchShow=1
•Download the NPort Windows Driver Manager and install it as the
driver to run with Real COM mode of the NPort Series.
•Execute NPort Windows Driver Manager; then map the virtual COM
ports on your Windows platform.
•You may refer to the DB9 Male 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.
•Use HyperTerminal or a similar program (you may download Moxa's
program, called PComm Lite) to test whether the device is good or
not.

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Pin Assignments and Cable Wiring
Pin RS-232
RS-422,
4w RS-485
2w RS-485
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
–
–
–
Specifications
Power Requirements
Power Input
12 to 48 VDC
Input Rating
1-port: 12 to 48 VDC, max 429 mA @ 12 VDC
2-port: 12 to 48 VDC, max 455 mA @ 12 VDC
Power Connector Screw-type power jack or terminal block (only one
connection at a time)
Physical Characteristics
Material
Aluminum sheet metal (1 mm)
Dimensions 77 × 111 × 26 mm (no ears, no antenna)
100 × 111 × 26 mm (with ears, no antenna)
Antenna Length
108 mm
Magnetic Isolation
1.5 kV magnetic isolation built in
Environmental Limits
Operating
Temperature
Standard Models:
0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F), 5 to 95%RH
Wide Temp. Models:
-40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F), 5 to 95%RH
Storage
Temperature
-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F), 5 to 95%RH