Moxa Technologies NPort DE-311 Quick Installation Manual

NPort DE-311
Quick Installation Guide
Fifth Edition, June 2014
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Welcome to Moxa's NPort Express DE-311, a compact palm-sized
data communication device that allows you to control
RS-232/422/485 serial devices over a TCP/IP based Ethernet
network.
Package Checklist
Before installing the DE-311, verify that the package contains the
following items:
• NPort DE-311 universal serial device server
• NPort Express Quick Installation Guide for the DE-311
• NPort Documentation & Software CD
• Mini adapter
Optional Accessories
• DK-35A (for 35 mm DIN-rail, includes 4 screws)
Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items is
missing or damaged.
Hardware Introduction
P/N: 1802003114401
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Reset Button—Hold the reset button down to erase the password
or load the factory defaults, depending on how long the button is
held down:
• 3 seconds to erase the password
The ready LED will flash every half-second when the password
has been erased. You may release the reset button at this
time.
• 10 seconds to load factory defaults
The ready LED will flash five times every second when the
factory defaults have been loaded. You may release the reset
button at this time.
LED Indicators—There are three LED indicators on the top panel:
LED Name LED Color LED Function
PWR red Power is on
off Power is off, or power error condition
exists
Link orange 10 Mbps Ethernet connection
green 100 Mbps Ethernet connection
off Ethernet cable is disconnected, or has
a short
Ready green System is ready
off System error
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Hardware Installation
Placement Options
You may place the unit Wall Mount
on a desktop or other
horizontal surface. You
may also make use of
the DIN-rail or wall
mount options, as
illustrated here.
DIP Switch
The top panel contains the following table, which explains the DIP
switch settings for the serial port. The DIP switches are located at
the rear panel.
Serial
SW1 SW2 SW3
Connection
RS-232
ON --- ---
Console
OFF OFF
Data OFF ON
OFF
Comm ON OFF 2-wire RS-485 by RTS
ON ON 2-wire RS-485 by ADDC
SW1 is used to activate the serial console. When SW1 has been
changed, the unit will reboot to initialize the new setting. You will
need to wait for the green Ready LED to turn off and then on again,
which indicates that serial console mode has been activated or
deactivated. SW2 and SW3 are used to select the serial port
interface. (Note that RTS stands for Ready To Send and ADDC
stands for Automatic Data Direction Control.)
When adjusting the DIP switches, please keep the following in
mind:
• To use the serial port as an RS-232 console connection, such
as when using MOXA PComm Terminal Emulator or
HyperTerminal, set SW1 to the ON.
• Some configuration may be carried out through a Telnet
connection, during which data is transmitted through the unit's
Ethernet port. SW1 must be OFF in order for the unit to
establish a Telnet connection.
Software Installation Information
Detailed instructions for installing the included software can be
found on the NPort Documentation & Software CD in the "NPort
Family Software Installation Guide."
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DIN-Rail
Interface Mode
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RS-232
RS-422