Overview; Package Checklist; Product Features - Moxa Technologies NPort IA5000A Series User Manual

NPort IA5000A Series

Overview

These advanced NPort IA device servers are more rugged than ever before, from the design, casing,
connectors, mounting methods, to the surge protection. Not only has the hardware been upgraded, but more
flexible and user-friendly software has been added. The NPort IA5000A series of device servers deliver easy
and reliable serial-to-Ethernet connectivity for the industrial automation market. The NPort IA5000A series is
designed to allow any serial device to connect to an Ethernet network. The compact size of the NPort IA5000A
device servers makes them an ideal choice for connecting RS-232/422/485 serial devices, such as PLCs,
sensors, meters, motors, drives, barcode readers, and operator displays. The NPort IA5000A Series device
servers come with a compact casing and a DIN-Rail mounting kit.
The NPort IA5000A serial device servers ensure the compatibility of network software that uses a standard
network API (Winsock or BSD Sockets) by providing five modes: TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, Pair Connection,
Ethernet Modem, and Rtelnet. Thanks to the NPort IA5000A series' Real COM/TTY drivers, software that works
with COM/TTY ports can be set up to work over a TCP/IP network, without modifying the serial COM software
applications. This excellent feature preserves your software investment and lets you enjoy the benefits of
networking your serial devices instantly.
The NPort IA5000A serial device servers support automatic IP configuration protocols (DHCP, BOOTP) and
manual configuration via a handy web browser console. Both methods ensure quick and effective installation.
And with the NPort IA5000A'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 NPort IA5000A Series device servers are shipped with the following items:
Standard Accessories
• 1 NPort IA5150A/IA5250A/IA5450A serial device server
• Documentation and software CD
• Quick installation guide
• Warranty card
Optional Accessories
• DR-4524: 45W/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 is missing or damaged.

Product Features

The NPort IA5000A Series device servers have the following features:
1. Make your serial devices Internet ready
2. Versatile socket operating modes, including TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, Reverse Telnet, RFC2217,and
Real COM driver
3. 2- or 4-wire RS-485 with patented ADDC™ (Automatic Data Direction Control)
4. Slim type, inch-wide industrial strength casing
5. DIN-Rail or wall mountable
6. Built-in Ethernet cascading ports for easy wiring (RJ45 only)
7. Redundant dual DC power inputs
8. Warning by relay output and E-mail
9. IECEx certification (-IEX models)
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Introduction