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- Page 1 NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub User’s Manual Second Edition, January 2004 Moxa Technologies Co., Ltd. Tel: +886-2-8919-1230 Fax: +886-2-8919-1231 www.moxa.com support@moxa.com.tw (Worldwide) support@moxa.com (The Americas)
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Page 2: Copyright Notice
Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, Moxa Technologies assumes no responsibility for its use, or for any infringements on the rights of third parties that may result from its use. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ...1-1 Overview ... 1-2 Package Checklist... 1-2 Product Features... 1-2 Product Specifications... 1-3 NPort 1240... 1-3 NPort 1220... 1-4 Panel Layout ... 1-5 Dimensions... 1-6 DIP Switch Settings... 1-6 Chapter 2 Driver Installation...2-1 Installing the Driver ... 2-2 Checking the Installation ... -
Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
Welcome to MOXA NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub. NPort 1220 provides 2 RS-422/485 serial ports and NPort 1240 provides 4 RS-232 serial ports. The following topics are covered in this chapter: Overview Package Checklist Product Features Product Specifications Introduction Chapter 1... -
Page 6: Overview
MOXA NPort 1220/1240 products are shipped with the following items: Standard Accessories 1 NPort 1240 4-port USB to RS-232 HUB, or NPort 1220 2-port USB to RS-422/485 Hub NPort 1200 Series Document & Software CD NPort 1220/1240 Quick Installation Guide... -
Page 7: Nport 1220
Ext. PWR: 117 mA @ 12 VDC 220±5 g (0.48 lb) 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F) -20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F) 5 to 95% RH FCC (class B), CE (Class B) UL, CUL, TÜV 5 years NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub User’s Manual... -
Page 8: Nport 1220
Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Agency Approvals Safety Warranty NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub User’s Manual USB type B Full speed 12 Mbps 4-wire RS-422: TxD+/-, RxD+/-, GND 4-wire RS-485: TxD+/-, RxD+/-, GND 2-wire RS-485: Data+, Data-, GND Terminal Block... -
Page 9: Panel Layout
Panel Layout NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub User’s Manual NPort 1240 Top Panel NPort 1220 Top Panel NPort 1240 serial interfaces NPort 1220 serial interfaces... -
Page 10: Dimensions
The settings for port 2, which uses DIP Switches 3 and 4, are similar. You can refer to the DIP Switch diagrams at the right, or to the table on the next page for the correct settings. NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub User’s Manual NPort 1240 NPort 1220... - Page 11 DIP Switch No. DIP Switch Setting Interface & Termination Resistor Setting 4-wire RS-422/485 2-wire RS-485 Termination Resistor on Termination Resistor off NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub User’s Manual...
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Page 13: Chapter 2 Driver Installation
For best results, we recommend that you install the USB driver for NPort 1220/1240 before connecting the product to your computer’s USB port. To do this, insert the software CD (included in the NPort 1220/1240 package) into your computer’s CD drive, and click on Install Software. -
Page 14: Installing The Driver
Installing the Driver 1. Connect NPort 1220/1240’s USB Port to your computer’s USB port. Make sure NPort 1220/1240 and your computer is properly connected. 2. After you connect NPort 1220/1240 to your computer, a Found New Hardware window will automatically open. - Page 15 .and then click Next. 6. A window will open asking you to insert the installation disk. Insert the installation disk into your CD drive,and then click Browse to locate the installation file. NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub User’s Manual...
- Page 16 7. Select klsibus.inf, and then click OPEN. 8. Click OK to continue. NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub User’s Manual...
- Page 17 9. A window will open showing the Driver Files Search Results. Click Next to install the driver. 10. When the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard window opens, click Finish to close the wizard. NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub User’s Manual...
- Page 18 12. A window will open asking you to insert the installation disk. Insert the installation disk into your CD drive, and then click Browse to locate the installation file. Select klsiw2k.inf and then click OPEN. Click OK to continue. NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub User’s Manual...
- Page 19 Driver Installation 13. A window will open showing the Driver Files Search Results. Click Next to install the driver. 14. When Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard window opens, click Finish to close this wizard. NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub User’s Manual...
- Page 20 NOTE instructions below. 1. Insert the software CD (included in the NPort 1220/1240 package) into your computer’s CD drive, and then click on Install Software. 2. When the Install Driver window opens, click on Install to install the driver files in the default folder (C:\Program Files\Moxa USB to Serial\drivers), or click on Browse to select a different folder.
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Page 21: Checking The Installation
Windows 2000/XP NOTE To double check that the driver and port installation is correct, unplug the NPort 1220/1240 from your computer’s USB port—while the Device Manager window is open. The MOXA listings under both Ports (COM & LPT) and Universal Serial Bus Controllers should disappear. Then replug NPort 1220/1240 into your computer’s USB port, and the MOXA listings should reappear. -
Page 22: Configuring The Ports
Click on Advanced… to open the Advanced Port Settings to modify FIFO buffer settings. NOTE Under Windows 98, you will not be able to change the COM port number for NPort 1220/1240’s serial ports. You will need to use the default COM port number assigned by the OS after the ports are installed. -
Page 23: Windows 2000/Xp
COM port number using the drop-down list located next to COM Port Number. NOTE Under Windows 2000/XP, you can select a new COM Port Number on the Advanced Settings for COMx window. NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub User’s Manual 2-11... -
Page 24: Uninstalling The Driver
Uninstalling the Driver To uninstall the driver, open the Device Manger window, and simply delete the NPort 1220/1240 ports under Ports (COM&LPT). If you used the Install Driver program discussed at the beginning of this chapter, you can make use... -
Page 25: Pcomm Programming Library
Moxa supports a class of easy to use, yet powerful serial programming libraries and communication troubleshooting utilities under Windows NT/2000/XP and Windows 95/98. Use these MOXA Serial Programming Tools to decrease your software development time. In the following sections, we describe the installation of the library, and the utilities supported for various programming platforms. -
Page 26: Overview
PComm Programming Guide, or refer to the sample programs in the PComm directory. Utilities In this section, we give brief descriptions of each utility. For more information about these utilities, see the on-line help from the software diskette. NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub User’s Manual Program Files PComm Lite PComm Lib Help... -
Page 27: Diagnostic (For Moxa Boards Only)
Click on a specific port to see a graph of the current communication parameters and status of that port. To run the Monitor program, click on Start Program Program PComm Lite NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub User’s Manual PComm Lite Diagnostic. Monitor. -
Page 28: Terminal Emulator
Terminal Emulator features multi-windows, and supports VT100 and ANSI terminal types. You can transfer data interactively, send patterns periodically, and transfer files using ASCII, XMODEM, YMODEM, ZMODEM, and KERMIT protocols. To run Terminal Emulator, click on Start NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub User’s Manual Program PComm Lite Terminal Emulator. -
Page 29: Appendix A Technical Reference
In this appendix, we cover the following topics. Win32 API Function Compatible List Windows 98 Windows 2000/XP General Technical Reference Technical Reference Appendix A... -
Page 30: Win32 Api Function Compatible List
2. ClearCommBreak() 3. SetCommBreak() 4. ClearCommError 5. EscapeCommFunction 6. GetCommMask 7. GetCommModemStatus() 8. SetCommMask 10. SetCommState 11.SetCommTimeouts 13. HWFlowContrl() 14. CloseHandle() 15. ReadFile() NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub User’s Manual Test Flag PURGE_TXABORT PURGE_RXABORT cbInQue cbOutQue SETDTR SETRTS SETXON SETXOFF SETBREAK,CLRBREAK EV_BREAK... -
Page 31: Windows 2000/Xp
SETDTR SETRTS SETXON SETXOFF SETBREAK,CLRBREAK EV_CTS EV_DSR EV_RING EV_RLSD EV_RXCHAR EV_RXFLAG EV_TXEMPTY EV_CTS EV_DSR EV_RLSD EV_RXCHAR EV_RXFLAG EV_TXEMPTY EV_TXEMPTY BaudRate Parity, ByteSize, StopBits,fParity ErrorChar,fErrorChar fNull fRtsControl=RTS_CONTROL_DISABLE fRtsControl=RTS_CONTROL_ENABLE fDtrControl=DTR_CONTROL_DISABLE fDtrControl=DTR_CONTROL_ENABLE FDsrSensitivity=TRUE NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub User’s Manual A-3 Test Flag... -
Page 32: General Technical Reference
This problem stems from the fact that some Windows operating systems do not alert the user to the baud rate limits of connected devices. Question 3 Why is it that when I use NPort 1220/1240 under Windows XP, the OS loading is sometimes around 45%? Answer 3 This problem is a common characteristic that appears when using USB devices under Windows XP. -
Page 33: Appendix B Service Information
This appendix shows you how to contact Moxa for information about this and other products, and how to report problems. In this appendix, we cover the following topics. MOXA Internet Services Problem Report Form Product Return Procedure Service Information Appendix B... -
Page 34: Moxa Internet Services
Moxa Internet Services has been set up to provide technical support, driver updates, product information, and user’s manual updates. E-mail for technical support ... World Wide Web (WWW) Site for product information: NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub User’s Manual The following services are provided support@moxa.com.tw http://www.moxa.com... -
Page 35: Problem Report Form
Problem Description: Please describe the symptoms of the problem as clearly as possible, including any error messages you see. A clearly written description of the problem will allow us to reproduce the symptoms, and expedite the repair of your product. MOXA NPort 1220/1240 Fax: Date: NPort 1240 NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub User’s Manual B-3... -
Page 36: Product Return Procedure
Carefully pack the product in an anti-static package, and send it, pre-paid, to the dealer. The PRA should be visible on the outside of the package, and include a description of the problem, along with the return address and telephone number of a technical contact. NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub User’s Manual... -
Page 37: Revision History
1. Update the edition of this 2. Change the contact phone 3. p. 1-3 4. p. 1-4 NPort 1220/1240 USB-to-Serial Hub User’s Manual B-5 Revision Details manual on the title page. number on the title page. Add DCD to Serial signal.
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