Moxa Technologies NPort IA5150 Series Quick Installation Manual

NPort IA5150/5250 Series
Quick Installation Guide
Fifth Edition, July 2013
Overview
NPort IA device servers deliver easy and reliable serial-to-Ethernet
connectivity for the industrial automation market. The servers
support several operation modes—TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP,
Real COM, Pair Connection, and Ethernet Modem—ensuring the
compatibility of network software, and are an ideal choice for
connecting RS-232/422/485 serial devices, such as PLCs, sensors,
meters, motors, drives, barcode readers, and operator displays.
NPort IA device servers come with a compact and rugged DIN rail
mountable casing.

Package Checklist

Before installing NPort IA device servers, verify that the package
contains the following items:
• 1 NPort IA series device server
• Documentation and software CD
• NPort IA series quick installation guide
Optional Accessories
DR-4524: 5W/2A DIN rail 24 VDC power supply with universal
•
85 to 264 VAC input
• DR-75-24: 75W/3.2A DIN rail 24 VDC power supply with
universal 85 to 264 VAC input
• DR-120-24: 120W/5A DIN rail 24 VDC power supply with 88
to 132 VAC/176 to 264 VAC input by switch
Note: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are
missing or damaged.
P/N: 1802051500213
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NPort IA5150 Series Appearance
NPort IA5250 Appearance
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.
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NPort IA LED Indicators (front panel)
Name Color Function
PWR1, red Power is being supplied to power input PWR1,
PWR2 PWR2.
Ready red Steady on: Power is on and the NPort IA is
booting up.
Blinking: Indicates an IP conflict, the DHCP or
BOOTP server did not respond properly, or a
relay output occurred.
green Steady on: Power is on and the NPort IA is
functioning normally.
Blinking: The device server has been located
by Administrator's Location function.
off Power is off, or a power error condition exists.
Ethernet Orange 10 Mbps Ethernet connection.
Green 100 Mbps Ethernet connection.
off Ethernet cable is disconnected, or has a short.
P1, P2 orange Serial port is receiving data.
green Serial port is transmitting data.
off No data is being transmitted or received
through the serial port.
FX orange Steady on: Ethernet fiber connection, but port
is idle.
Blinking: Fiber port is transmitting or
receiving data.

Hardware Installation Procedure

STEP 1: After removing the NPort IA from the box, the first thing
you should do is connect the power adaptor. Connect the 12-48
VDC power line with the NPort IA's terminal block, or connect the
DIN rail power supply with the NPort IA's terminal block.
STEP 2: Connect the NPort IA to a network. Use a standard
straight-through Ethernet cable to connect to a hub or switch.
When setting up or testing the NPort IA, you might find it
convenient to connect directly to your computer's Ethernet port. In
this case, use a cross-over Ethernet cable.
STEP 3: Connect the NPort IA's serial port to a serial device.
STEP 4: The NPort IA is designed to be attached to a DIN rail or
mounted on a wall. The two sliders on the NPort IA's rear panel
serve a dual purpose. For wall mounting, both sliders should be
extended. For DIN rail mounting, start with one slider pushed in,
and the other slider extended. After placing the NPort IA on the
DIN rail, push the extended slider in to lock the device server to
the rail. The two placement options are illustrated in the
accompanying figures.
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