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NPort IA5150/5250 Series User`s Manual

1. 3 Main Menu Operating Settings oO Overview Basic Settings Port 1 Network Settings Operation mode Real COM Mode qual Serial Settings TCP alive check time 7 0 99 min i FU Port 1 m Port 2 Max connection fi Ag Operating Settings Ignore jammed IP No Yes ra Port 1 Allow driver control No Yes eee Data Packing Accessible IP Settings ia i f Packing length fo Auto Warning Settings ging ened 3 Monitor Delimiter 1 fo Hex I Enable Change Password Delimiter 2 fo Hex I Enable 3 Load Factory Default aE nf Save Restart Delimiter process Do Nothing Force transmit fo 0 65535 ms Apply the above settings to all serial ports TCP alive check time Setting Factory Default 0 min TCP connection is not closed due to an idle TCP connection 1 to 99 min NPort A5150 5250 automatically closes the TCP connection if there is no TCP activity for the given time After the connection is closed NPort A5150 5250 starts listening for another Real COM driver connection from another host Max connection Setting Factory Default Max connection is usually used when the user needs to receive data from different hosts simultaneously The factory default is 1 In this case only one specific host can access this port of the NPort A5150 5250 and the Real COM driver on that host will have full control over the port Max connection 1 Allow
2. NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator Monitor gt Add Target gt Rescan 1 Click on Monitor under Function 4 Administrator Monitor Oj xj Fille Function Monitor View Help honor Fort Monitor A COM Mapping H 45 IP Address Report 2 Click on Monitor gt Add Target from the menu bar or click the right mouse button and select Add Target Administrator Monitor Fille Function Monitor View Help 2 5 Add Remove Go Add Target Remove Target 3 Click on Rescan adanpore d Select From List D Select All f Clear All No Model MAC Address IP Address Input manually Pi ddrezs fF O Model NPort 5210 Ports 2 Ports JOR X Cancel 6 14 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator 4 Select your targets from the list and then click on OK Select From List Rezcan Select All Clear All MAC Address IP Address 1 NPort 18 5250 00 30 E8 52 50 16 192 168 9 143 O Input manually IP Address fF O Model NPort 5210 Ports 2 Ports JOR X Cancel Once the Monitor function is running 1 The NPort IA5150 5250 list will appear on the Monitor screen 4 Administrator Monitor Fille Function Monitor View Help 2 b Add Remove Ga No Model MAC Address IP Address R 2 Configuration IS Weare Basn Toca EAEN E T P
3. MOXA Internet Services Customer satisfaction is our number one concern and to ensure that customers receive the full benefit of our products Moxa Internet Services has been set up to provide technical support driver updates product information and user s manual updates The following services are provided E mail for technical SUPport ccccccnnnnnnnninnnnn support moxa com tw World Wide Web WWW Site for product information SE E E http www moxa com or lead http www moxa com tw NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Service Information Problem Report Form MOXA NPort 1A5150 5250 Series Tel 1 Moxa Product OJ NPort IA5150 Ol NPort IA5150 M SC O NPort IA5150 S SC O NPort IA5150I1 O NPort IA5150I M SC O NPort IA5150I S SC Ol NPort IA5250 2 Serial Number 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 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Service Information Product Return Procedure For product repair exchange or refund the customer must Provide evidence of original purchase Obtain a Product Return Agreement PRA from the sales representative or dealer Fill out the Problem Report Form PRF Include as much detail as possible for a shorter product repair time
4. NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Well Known Port Numbers Whois nickname 90 Weta Wite Web TTP s Nn O ja m a 2 7 11 13 35 39 42 43 49 53 70 79 107 119 23 61 62 13 l l l 2 C SNMP Agents with MIB II amp RS 232 like groups NPort IA5150 5250 has built in SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol agent software that supports SNMP Trap RFC1317 RS 232 like groups and RFC 1213 MIB II The following table lists the standard MIB II groups as well as the variable implementation for NPort IA5150 5250 RFC1213 MIB II supported SNMP variables persas fnibetves hiengo C inace poues __flmpainestmps C imos O feou O fenotipes O imus fpounoroues empinadas Pinter cameos fiempOuMses A ines ipress _ lmpOwtnors NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual SNMP Agents 1fInUnknownProtos ipReasmFails IcmpOutTimeExcds ipFragOKs IcmpOutParmProbs ifOutUcastPkts ipFragFails IcmpOutSrcQuenchs ifOutDiscards ipAdEntAddr IcmpOutEchos ipAdEntIfIndex IcmpOutEchoReps ifOutQLen ipAdEntNetMask IcmpOutTimestamps ig ifOutNUcastPkts ipFragCreates IcmpOutRedirects lifSpecifie IpAdEntBcastAddr IcmpOutTimestampReps System MIB Interfaces MIB IP MIB ICMP MIB A ipAdEntReasmMaxSize IcmpOutAddrMasks MR IpNetToMedialfIndex IcmpOutAddrMaskReps IpNetToMediaNetAddress A IpRoutingDiscards A fIndex Pee aenprais o oaos NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual SNMP Age
5. The seven models in the NPort 1A5150 5250 Series are 1 NPort IA5150 l port RS 232 DB9 RS 422 485 TB to Ethernet Device Server 2 NPort IA5150I l port RS 232 DB9 RS 422 485 TB to Ethernet Device Server w 2KV Isolation protection 3 NPort IA5150 M SC l port RS 232 DB9 RS 422 485 TB to Multi mode Fiber Device Server 4 NPort IA5150I M SC l port RS 232 DB9 RS 422 485 TB to Multi mode Fiber Device Server w 2K V Isolation protection 5 NPort IA5150 S SC l port RS 232 DB9 RS 422 485 TB to Single mode Fiber Device Server 6 NPort IA5150I S SC l port RS 232 DB9 RS 422 485 TB to Single mode Fiber Device Server w 2K V Isolation protection 7 NPort IA5250 2 port RS 232 422 485 DB9 to Ethernet Device Server The following topics are covered in this chapter Q Overview Q Package Checklist LJ Product Features LJ Product Specifications NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Introduction Overview The NPort I A5150 5250 series of device servers deliver easy and reliable serial to Ethernet connectivity for the industrial automation market The NPort A5150 5250 series is designed to allow any serial device to connect to an Ethernet network The compact size of NPort IA 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 IA5150 5250 Series device servers come with a compact
6. 0 Disable the force transmit timeout 1 to 65535 Forces the NPort A5150 5250 s TCP IP protocol software to try to pack serial data received during the specified time into the same data frame This parameter defines the time interval during which NPort A5150 5250 fetches the serial data from its internal buffer If data is incoming through the serial port NPort A5150 5250 stores the data in the internal buffer NPort A5150 5250 transmits data stored in the buffer via TCP IP but only if the internal buffer is full or if the Force transmit time interval reaches the time specified under Force transmit timeout The optimal Force transmit timeout depends on your application but it must be at least larger than one character interval within the specified baud rate For example assume that the serial port is set to 1200 bps 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no for parity In this case the total number of bits needed to send a character is 10 bits and the time required to transfer one character is 10 bits 1200 bits s 1000 ms s 8 3 ms Therefore you should set Force transmit timeout to be larger than 8 3 ms so in this case it must be greater than or equal to 10 ms If the user wants to send a series of characters in the same packet the serial device attached to 9 17 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration NPort IA5150 5250 should send that series of characters during a time interval less th
7. 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 E 4
8. co qd Cu cm cq Key in your selection ma IP address Hetmask Gateway IP configuration DMS server 1 DMS server 2 SMMP SNMP community name SMMP contact SNMP location Auto IP report to IP Auto IP report to TCP port Auto IP report period View settings Back to main menu Quit 9 Types and then press Enter to Save Restart the system lt lt Main Menu gt gt i CA cd cd 5 26 7 H 0 Ca Cu a cq Basic settings Metwork settings Serial settings Operating settings Accessible IP settings Auto warning settings Monitor Ping Change password Load factory default View settings Save Restart Quit Key in your selection 10 Type y and then press Enter to save the new IP address and restart NPort IA5150 5250 Save Change Key in your selection Y 3 5 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Initial IP Address Configuration Serial Console 19200 n 8 1 You may use the RS 232 console port to set up the IP address for NPort 1A5150 5250 We suggest using PComm Terminal Emulator which is available free of charge as part of the PComm Lite program suite to carry out the installation procedure although other similar utilities may also be used A ATTENTION The Serial Console is an RS 232 port port 1 for NPort A5250 Before you start to configure the NPort 1A5150 5250 via serial console turn off the power and connect the serial cable from NPort 1A5150 5250
9. Administration Suite One of the major conveniences of using Real COM Mode is that Real COM Mode allows users to continue using RS 232 422 485 serial communications software that was written for pure serial communications applications The driver intercepts data sent to the host s COM port packs it into a TCP IP packet and then redirects it through the host s Ethernet card At the other end of the connection the NPort 1A5150 5250 accepts the Ethernet frame unpacks the TCP IP packet and then transparently sends it to the appropriate serial device attached to one of the NPort 1A5150 5250 s serial ports A ATTENTION Real COM Mode allows several hosts to have access control over the same NPort IA5150 5250 The driver that comes with your NPort I A5150 5250 controls host access to attached serial devices by checking the host s IP address Refer to Accessible IP Settings in Chapter 5 for more details TCP Server Mode In TCP Server mode NPort 1A5150 5250 is TCP Server Mode configured with a unique IP Port address on a TCP IP network NPort 1A5150 5250 waits passively to be contacted by the host computer allowing the host computer to establish a connection with and get data from the serial device This operation mode also supports up to 4 O i TCP IP simultaneous connections so that multiple hosts N Ethernet can collect data from the same serial device at the same time o a TCP Server As illustrated in
10. Setting Factory Default Necessity 110 bps to 230400 bps 115200 bps Required Data bits Setting Factory Default Necessity When the user sets Data bits to 5 bits the Stop bits setting will automatically change to 1 5 bits Stop bits Setting Factory Default Necessity Stop bits will be set to 1 5 when Data bits is set to 5 bits Parity Setting Factory Default Necessity None Even Odd Space Mark Required Flow control Setting Factory Default Necessity None RTS CTS DTR DSR Xon Xoff RTS CTS Required FIFO Setting Factory Default Necessity NPort IA5150 5250 s serial ports provide a 16 byte FIFO both in the Tx and Rx directions To prevent data loss during communication disable the FIFO setting when your serial device does not have a FIFO Interface RS 232 RS 422 2 wire RS 485 RS 232 Required 4 wire RS 485 Operating Settings Operating Settings Operating Settings Port Operating mode jeans Delimiter 1 Delimiter 2 Delimiter process Force transmit lo lo Disable lo Disable Do Mothing lo 1 Real COM Mode TCP alive check time 7 Max connection 1 lo lo Disables lo Disables Do Mothing lo 2 Real COM Mode TCP alive check time 7 Max connection 1 Click on Operating Settings located under Main Menu to display the operating settings for both of NPort IA5150 5250 s serial ports 9 11 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration Real COM Mode
11. 4 4 Par Conneccion Mode oi ibreaiis 4 4 Ethernet Modem Mode atinado a a dra 4 5 Reverse Tene Mode caniin A oeesenides eed oaesaetarsereedees 4 5 Disabled Mods ia 4 5 Web Console Configuration coocccccnconcccoccconnncccnnonannncnnnnnronancnnanenannnnanenanos 5 1 OPE YoUr Browser Arrn a a A iti 5 2 nn e E A 5 4 NE Setosa E a TT AOE E TOO NA can AE TIEA AS 5 6 Seral O OX ae e O E E A 5 10 Operatie o A R E E EE A E ET EE ANT 5 11 REIRE A BG 6 6 caer ame aan aa a a Nae RC ae nee 5 12 TOP SEINT MOIO diarie T E cde a dedos 5 15 TEP CIEN At OIE Soriana a a a E a ENE eee 5 18 SP E EA E AE A E AE AT 5 23 Par Connection Mode lo a 5 25 Ethernet Mod en Mod aci 5 27 Revese Tene tCM ode ci adds 5 30 DN A E A E T O T R 5 31 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E ACCESS EPS CUO do Wise 5 31 AO Wanne SEINES a eee 5 32 Auto warning E mail and SNMP trap iaa 5 32 PoE O 5 33 IR TATE eea n a r a a a 5 36 A Pr Mere nntrr re fer See rere ntnnie aren ri Terre 5 36 MONO TAS AE eee eee ee ee 5 36 Montor Async Settings ES 5 36 Montor REAY OVU dise 5 36 Chance O AR ee ee eee em E ee Ree ee EARE EA Reem een een E N 5 37 Lord actor Di A AAA A e eR E 5 37 Configuring NPort Administrator ooccoonccocnnoccconcncnnnncncanonaronancnnnnnnnanonos 6 1 O 6 2 Installing NPort Administrator ccc cccccccceceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 2 OTA OU APN OI os
12. Console Serial Console 19200 n 8 1 DODDODOLOO NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Initial IP Address Configuration Initializing NPort 1A5150 5250 s IP Address 1 Determine whether your NPort A5150 5250 needs to use a Static IP or Dynamic IP either DHCP or BOOTP application 2 If NPort A5150 5250 is used in a Static IP environment you can use NPort A5150 5250 Administration Suite ARP Web Console Telnet Console or Serial Console to configure the new IP address 3 If NPort A5150 5250 is used in a Dynamic IP environment you can use NPort TA5150 5250 Administration Suite Web Console Telnet Console or Serial Console to configure NPort IA5150 5250 to get an IP address dynamically with DHCP DHCP BOOTP or BOOTP A ATTENTION Consult your network administrator on how to reserve a fixed IP address for your NPort A5150 5250 in the MAC IP mapping table when using a DHCP Server or BOOTP Server In most applications you should assign a fixed IP address to your NPort IA5150 5250 Factory Default IP Address NPort IA5150 5250 products are configured with the following default private IP address Default IP address 192 168 127 254 IP addresses of the form 192 168 xxx xxx are referred to as private IP addresses since it is not possible to directly access a device configured with a private IP address from a public network For example you would not be able to ping such a device from an outside Internet connection N
13. Interface RS 232 422 485 No of Ports i Port Type Male DB9 for RS 232 5 pin terminal block for RS 422 485 Signals RS 232 TxD RxD RTS CTS GND DTR DSR DCD RS 422 Tx Tx Rx Rx GND RS 485 2 wire Data Data GND RS 485 4 wire Tx Tx Rx Rx GND RS 485 Data Direction Patented ADDC Automatic Data Direction Control Isolation 2 KV 51501 5150I1 M 5C 51501 S SC Serial Line Protection 15 KV ESD for all signals NPort 1A5250 Serial Interface Interface RS 232 422 485 No of Ports 2 Port Type Male DB9 Signals RS 232 TxD RxD RTS CTS GND DTR DSR DCD RS 422 Tx Tx Rx Rx GND RS 485 2 wire Data Data GND RS 485 4 wire Tx Tx Rx Rx GND RS 485 Data Direction Patented ADDC Automatic Data Direction Control Serial Line Protection 15 KV ESD for all signals NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Introduction Serial Communication Parameters Parity Data Bits Stop Bit Flow Control Transmission Speed Software Features Protocols Utilities Real COM TTY Drivers Configuration Power Requirements Power Input Alarm Contact Mechanical Specifications Casing Dimensions W x D x H Gross Weight Environmental Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Regulatory Approvals EMC Safety WARRANTY None Even Odd Space Mark 5 6 7 8 ETS RTS CTS for RS 232 port only XON XOFF 110 bps to 230 4 Kbps ICMP IP TCP UDP DHCP BOOTP Telnet Rteln
14. O Asyne Setting DSR changed Port 2 C Relay Output Lia Channa Dacecwnr A Ethernet1 link down NPort IA can provide system maintainers with real time alarm messages Even when control engineers are out of the control room for an extended period of time they can still be informed of the status of devices almost instantaneously when exceptions occur NPort IA supports different methods for warning engineers automatically such as by email SNMP trap and relay output which closes the circuit Users can connect to Monitor gt Relay Output from the web console to check which event is causing the warning The relay output will be canceled if Ethernet link 1 1s restored or by selecting acknowledge event from the web console or Telnet When the Relay Output is issuing a warning the Ready LED will flash in red until the warning event ceases Ethernet2 link down NPort IA can provide system maintainers with real time alarm messages Even when control engineers are out of the control room for an extended period of time they can still be informed of the status of devices almost instantaneously when exceptions occur NPort IA supports different methods for warning engineers automatically such as by email SNMP trap and relay output which closes the circuit Users can connect to Monitor gt Relay Output from the web console to check which event is causing the warning The relay output will be canceled if Ethernet link 2 is restored o
15. SNMP Setting SNMP Enable Disable Community name pubiic Contact Location IP Address report Auto report to IP Auto report to TCP port fa002 Auto report period fio seconds Subrnit 5 6 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration You must assign a valid IP address to NPort 1A5150 5250 before it will work in your network environment Your network system administrator should provide you with an IP address and related settings for your network The IP address must be unique within the network otherwise NPort IA5150 5250 will not have a valid connection to the network First time users can refer to Chapter 3 Initial IP Address Configuration for more information You can choose from four possible IP configuration modes Static DHCP DHCP BOOTP and BOOTP located under the web console screen s IP configuration drop down box Method Function Definition User defined IP address Netmask Gateway DHCP DHCP Server assigned IP address Netmask Gateway DNS and Time Server DHCP BOOTP DHCP Server assigned IP address Netmask Gateway DNS and Time Server or BOOTP Server assigned IP address 1f the DHCP Server does not respond BOOTP BOOTP Server assigns IP address IP Address Setting Factory Default E g 192 168 1 1 192 168 127 254 Required IP addresses of the form x x x 0 and x x x 255 are invalid An IP address is a number assigned to a network dev
16. are Not Alive are shown in red color 4 Administrator Monitor Fille Function Monitor View Help F p a Exit Add Remove Go Stop Monitor Running 1 eS Ho i Medel MAC Address IP Address NPort lA 5250 00 90 E8 52 5 192 168 127 254 Hot Alive a of Configuration B Monitor 58 Port Monitor Eu i COM Mapping XE IP Address Report 10 Ifthe NPort IA5150 5250 gets reconnected a warning will be displayed to remind the user that the NPort IA5150 5250 is now Alive CA Alert New Monitor Event 1 Event s e Please check Monitor message window for more information 2005 8431 FF 03 36 53 NPort l 5250 192 168 127 254 is alive again 6 18 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator 11 The NPort IA5150 5250s that were reconnected and are now Alive will be shown in black color amp Administrator Monitor File Function Monitor View Help E Go Stop Monitor as ail ane a 8 E e a Coe ee 8 Monitor B Port Monitor dew oih COM Mapping a 4 IP Address Report Port Monitor The process described here is the same as in the previous Monitor section The only difference is that you can select more items under Port Monitor than under Monitor e Administrator Port Monitor File Function Port Monitor View Help a Exit Add Remove Go Stop Port Monitor S
17. at the same time NPort IA5150 5250 will duplicate the serial data and transmit to all of the hosts Ethernet data is sent on a first in first out basis to the serial port when data comes into NPort IA5150 5250 from the Ethernet interface Ignore jammed IP Setting Factory Default Necessity No or Yes Optional Previously when Max connections gt 1 and the serial device is transmitting data if any one of the connected hosts is not responding it will wait until the data has been transmitted successfully before transmitting the second group of data to all hosts Currently if you select Yes for Ignore jammed IP the host that is not responding will be ignored but the data will still be transmitted to the other hosts O Allow driver control Setting Factory Default Necessity No or Yes Optional If max connection is greater than 1 NPort will ignore driver control commands from all connected hosts However 1f you set Allow driver control to YES control commands will be accepted Note that since NPort IA may get configuration changes from multiple hosts the most recent command received will take precedence O Packing length Setting Factory Default Necessity 0 to 1024 Optional Default 0 The Delimiter Process will be followed regardless of the length of the data packet If the data length in bytes matches the configured value the data will be forced out The data length can be configured for 0
18. during which NPort IA5150 5250 fetches the serial data from its internal buffer If data is incoming through the serial port NPort A5150 5250 stores the data in the internal buffer NPort A5150 5250 transmits data stored in the buffer via TCP IP but 9 20 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration only if the internal buffer is full or if the Force transmit time interval reaches the time specified under Force transmit timeout The optimal Force transmit timeout depends on your application but it must be at least larger than one character interval within the specified baud rate For example assume that the serial port is set to 1200 bps 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no parity In this case the total number of bits needed to send a character is 10 bits and the time required to transfer one character 1s 10 bits 1200 bits s 1000 ms s 8 3 ms Therefore you should set Force transmit timeout to be larger than 8 3 ms so in this case it must be greater than or equal to 10 ms If the user wants to send a series of characters in the same packet the serial device attached to NPort IA5150 5250 should send that series of characters during a time interval less than the Force transmit timeout for NPort IA5150 5250 and the total length of data must be less than or equal to NPort IA5150 5250 s internal buffer size The serial communication buffer size for NPort A5150 5250 is 1 KB per port Destination I
19. is configured with the correct Time server address NPort 1A5150 5250 will request time information from the Time server every 10 minutes Web Telnet Console The Disable option for Web Console and Telnet Console is included for security reasons In some cases you may want to Disable one or both of these console utilities as an extra precaution to prevent unauthorized users from accessing your NPort IA5150 5250 The factory default for both Web console and Telnet console is Enable 9 5 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration Web console Setting Factory Default Necessity Enable or Disable Required Telnet console Setting Factory Default Necessity Enable or Disable Required A ATTENTION If you disable both the Web console and Telnet console you can still use NPort Administrator to configure NPort IA5150 5250 either locally or remotely over the network Refer to Chapter 6 for more details Reset button protect Setting Factory Default Options are No and Yes with default No NOTE Select the Yes option to allow limited use of the Reset Button In this case the Reset Button can be used for only 60 seconds I e 60 sec after booting up the Reset Button will be disabled automatically Network Settings Network Settings iP address 192 168 127 254 Netmask 255 255 2550 Gateway i IP configuration Static y DNs server 1 po sd DNs server 2 gt
20. output the RDY LED 1s still blinking then there RDY is an IP conflict or the DHCP or BOOTP server did not respond properly Steady on Power is on and NPort IA is functioning normally green Blinking The device server has been located by Administrator s Location function off Power is off or power error condition exists orange 10 Mbps Ethernet connection Ethernet green 100 Mbps Ethernet connection off Ethernet cable is disconnected or has a short orange Serial port is receiving data P1 P2 green Serial port is transmitting data off No data is being transmitted or received through the serial port Steady on Ethernet fiber connection but port is idle orange 7 Blinking Fiber port is transmitting or receiving data 2 5 3 Initial IP Address Configuration When setting up your NPort A5150 5250 for the first time the first thing you should do is configure the IP address This chapter introduces the methods that can be used to configure the device server s IP address Select one of the initial IP Address configuration methods to configure NPort IA5150 5250 s IP Address For more details about network settings see the Network Settings section from Chapter 5 Web Console Configuration The following topics are covered in this chapter Initializing NPort 1A5150 5250 s IP Address Factory Default IP Address NPort A5150 5250 Administration Suite ARP Telnet
21. password when prompted Note that this page will only appear when the NPort IA5150 5250 has been set up for password protection E com1 19200 None 8 1 4T100 odel name z NPort I2 5250 ETR C address z 00 90 E8 52 50 16 lat Serial No 525016 Firmware version 1 0 System uptime 2 0 days 00h Om 03 Please keyin your password 0 9 Start configuring the IP address under Network Settings Refer to step 4 in the Telnet Console section for the rest of the IP settings E com1 19200 None 8 1 4T100 ETR odel name z NPort I2 5250 RETS C address z 00 90 ES 52 50 16 Serial Mo z 25016 Firmware version 1 0 System uptime 0 days OOh 02m 575 22 Main Menu gt 1 Basic settings 2 Network settings 3 Serial settings 4 Operating settings 5 Accessible IP settings 6 Auto Warning settings 21 Monitor 8 Ping 9 Change password a Load factory default tw View settings sj SavesRestart fq Quit ey in your selection 3 7 4 Choosing the Proper Operation Mode In this chapter we describe the various NPort IA5150 5250 operation modes The options include an operation mode that uses a driver installed on the host computer and operation modes that rely on TCP IP socket programming concepts After choosing the proper operation mode in this chapter refer to Chapter 5 for detailed configuration parameter definitions The following topics are covered in this chapter Overview Re
22. the figure data transmission J proceeds as follows ORequest a E ti 1 The host requests a connection from the nie RS 232 422 485 NPort IA5150 5250 configured for TCP data transmission Server Mode 2 Once the connection 1s established data can be transmitted in both directions from the host to the NPort IA5150 5250 and from the NPort IA5150 5250 to the host 4 3 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Choosing the Proper Operation Mode TCP Client Mode In TCP Client mode NPort A5150 5250 can actively establish a TCP connection to a pre defined host computer when serial data arrives After the data has been transferred NPort A5150 5250 can automatically disconnect from the host computer by using the TCP alive check time or Inactivity time settings Refer to Chapter 5 for more details As illustrated in the figure data transmission proceeds as follows 1 The NPort IA5150 5250 configured for TCP Client Mode requests a connection from the host 2 Once the connection is established data can be transmitted in both directions from the host to the NPort IA5150 5250 and from the NPort 1A5150 5250 to the host UDP Mode Compared to TCP communication UDP 1s faster and more efficient In UDP mode you can unicast or multicast data from the serial device to one or multiple host computers and the serial device can also receive data from one or multiple host computers making this mode ideal for message d
23. timeout to be larger than 8 3 ms so in this case it must be greater than or equal to 10 ms If the user wants to send a series of characters in the same packet the serial device attached to NPort IA5150 5250 should send that series of characters during a time interval less than the Force transmit timeout for NPort IA5150 5250 and the total length of data must be less than or equal to NPort IA5150 5250 s internal buffer size The serial communication buffer size for NPort A5150 5250 is 1 KB per port Destination IP address 1 Setting Factory Default IP address range Begin Empty Required E g Begin 192 168 1 1 End Empty End 192 168 1 10 Port 4001 9 24 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration Destination IP address 2 3 4 Setting Factory Default End 192 168 1 20 Port 4001 IP address range een Empty Optional Local listen port Setting Factory Default 1 to 65535 4001 The UDP port that NPort IA5150 5250 listens to and that other devices must use to contact NPort IA5150 5250 To avoid conflicts with well known UDP ports the default is set to 4001 Pair Connection Mode Pair Connection Mode employs two NPort 1A5150 5250 device servers in tandem and can be used to remove the 15 meter distance limitation imposed by the RS 232 interface One NPort IA5150 5250 is connected from its RS 232 port to the COM port of a PC or other type of computer such as hand held PDAs that have a serial
24. to Load Factory Default Remember to export the configuration file using NPort Administrator when you finish the configuration By using the Import function of NPort Administrator your configuration can be re loaded into NPort IA5150 5250 after using Load Factory Default Refer to Chapter 6 for more details about the Export and Import function Load Factory Default Load Factory Default This function will reset all MOXA NPort Server settings to their factory default values Be aware that previous settings will be lost Submit This function will reset all of NPort IA5150 5250 s settings to the factory default values Be aware that previous settings will be lost 9 37 Configuring NPort Administrator The following topics are covered in this chapter E E E ODO Overview Installing NPort Administrator Configuration Broadcast Search Unlock Password Protection Configuring NPort IA5150 5250 Upgrading the Firmware Export Configuration VV VV V WV Import Configuration Monitor Port Monitor COM Mapping gt On line COM Mapping gt Off line COM Mapping IP Location NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator Overview Device Server Administrator lets you install and configure your NPort A5150 5250 Series products easily over the network Five function groups are provided to ease the installation process allow off line COM mapping and provide monitoring an
25. to your computer s serial port 1 Connect NPort 1A5150 5250 s serial port 1 directly to your computer s male RS 232 serial port 2 From the Windows desktop click on Start gt Programs gt PComm Lite gt Terminal Emulator 3 When the PComm Terminal Emulator window opens first click on the Port Manager menu item and select Open or simply click on the Open icon En PComm Terminal Emulator Profile Port Manager Help iol Fal dhc 5 26 4 The Property window opens automatically From the Communication Parameter page select the appropriate COM port for the connection COM1 in this example and 19200 for Baud Rate 8 for Data Bits None for Parity and 1 for Stop Bits 5 From the Property window s Terminal page select ANSI or VT100 for Terminal Type and then click OK If you select Dumb Terminal as the terminal type some of the console functions especially the Monitor function may not work properly Property Communication Parameter Terminal File Transfer Capturing COM Options Ports Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits 3 6 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Initial IP Address Configuration 6 Press the Mel continuously and then pone on the NPort I A5150 5250 B e M f Jam g A 4 J 7 NPort IA5150 5250 will automatically switch from data mode to console mode as it receives a continuous string of 8 Input the
26. use XON XOFF flow control we recommend setting FIFO to Disable Fast Flush only flush local buffer e We have added one optional Fast Flush function to Moxa new NPort Real COM driver NPort Administrator Suite for 2G NPort adds it after version 1 2 e For some applications the user s program will use the Win32 PurgeComm function before 1t reads or writes data With our design after the program uses this Purge Comm 6 22 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator function the NPort driver will keep querying NPort s firmware several times to make sure there 1s really no data queued in the NPort firmware buffer rather than just flushing the local buffer This kind of design is used because of some special considerations However 1t might take more time on the order of several hundred milliseconds than a native COM1 because it needs to work via Ethernet That s why the native COM ports on the motherboard can work fast with this function call but NPort requires much more time In order to accommodate other applications that require a faster response time the new NPort driver implements a new Fast Flush option Note that by default this function is disabled e To begin with make sure there are some PurgeComm functions being used in your application program In this kind of situation you might find that your NPort exhibits a much poorer operation performance than when using
27. 3 2 COM4 Hi Performance FIFO Ena 3600 Mo Port Monitor Er dh COM Mapping fae IP Address Report fl 2 Exit Add Remove APB Configure COM Mapping 2 COM ie 8 Configuration BOI eg T a XA Ea Em Monitor 2 NPort l4 5250 152 166 9 145 2 COM4 Hi Pertormance FIFO Ena 3600 Port Monitor ce COM Mapping a ES Qe IP Address Report Add Target Remove Target Enable Disable fal COM Settings Apply Change Discard Change Export COM Mapping Import COM Mapping 6 26 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator IP Location When NPort 1A5150 5250 is used in a dynamic IP environment users must spend more time with IP management tasks NPort A5150 5250 Series products help out by periodically reporting their IP address to the IP location server in case the dynamic IP has changed 1 Configure NPort IA5150 5250 with Dynamic IP settings DHCP BOOTP or DHCP BOOTP Assign the remote Auto IP report server s IP address and UDP port MOILA Network Settings iP address 192 168 127 254 Netmask 255 255 2550 Gateway O i i TP configuration JHCP DNS server 1 DNS server 2 SNMP Setting SNMP Enable Disable Community name pubiic Contact Location IP Address report Auto report to IP Auto report to TCP port 4002 Auto report period fio seconds 2 Select IP Location Report and click the right mouse button to s
28. 35 O represents assigned automatically Designated Local Port 2 ponz 0 65535 Designated Local Port 3 sora 0 65535 Designated Local Port 4 sora 0 65535 Ir Apply the above settings to all serial ports Submit 9 18 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration A A ATTENTION TCP alive check time Setting Factory Default 0 min TCP connection is not closed due to an idle TCP connection 1 to 99 min NPort A5150 5250 closes the TCP connection automatically if there is no TCP activity for the given time Inactivity time Setting Factory Default O ms TCP connection is not closed due to an idle serial line 0 65535 ms NPort IA5150 5250 closes the TCP connection automatically if there is no serial data activity for the given time This parameter defines the maintenance status as Closed or Listen for the TCP connection The connection is closed if there is no incoming or outgoing data through the serial port during the specific Inactivity time If the Inactivity time is set to O the current TCP connection is kept active until a connection close request is received Although Inactivity time is disabled the NPort IA5150 5250 will check the connection status between the NPort IA5150 5250 and remote host by sending keep alive packets periodically If the remote host does not respond to the packet NPort A5150 5250 assumes that the connection was closed down u
29. 50 5250 plays the role of DNS client in the sense that the NPort A5150 5250 will actively query the DNS server for the IP address associated with a particular domain name NPort A5150 5250 functions that support domain name are Time server Destination IP Address in TCP Client mode Mail Server SNMP trap server and Auto report to IP SNMP Settings Community name Setting Factory Default 1 to 39 characters public Optional E g Support 886 89191230 300 A community name is a plain text password mechanism that 1s used to authenticate weakly queries to agents of managed network devices NA Setting Factory Default 1 to 39 characters None Optional E g Support 886 89191230 300 5 8 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration The SNMP contact information usually includes an emergency contact name and telephone or pager number Location Setting Factory Default 1 to 39 characters None Optional E g Floor 1 office 2 Specify the location string for SNMP agents such as NPort I A5150 5250 This string is usually set to the street address where the NPort IA5150 5250 is physically located IP Address Report When NPort IA5150 5250 Series products are used in a dynamic IP environment users must spend more time with IP management tasks For example if NPort A5150 5250 works as a server TCP or UDP then the host which acts as a client must know the IP address of the server If th
30. 92 168 9 149 E Monitor ff Port Monitor E COM Mapping z 4 IP Address Report NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator A ATTENTION Before modifying NPort A5150 5250 s configuration use Broadcast Search to locate all NPort A5150 5250s connected to the LAN or use Specify by IP Address to locate a particular NPort A5150 5250 Unlock Password Protection If the NPort A5150 5250 is password protected indicated by Lock for Status you will receive the following error and you will not be able to use the right click method to open the configuration page AA a X Target is password protected Please Unlock First Ok In this case proceed as follows to Unlock the device server 1 Select the NPort 1A5150 5250 with Lock status click the right mouse button and then select Unlock 4 Administrator Configuration Oj x Fille Function Configuration View Help FL x l Exit Search SearchIP Locate Configure Web Configuration 1 NPort s Arete O PEE A ee A ee a Monte Broadcast Search a Port Monitor specify by IF Address fis COM Mapping BE IP Address Report 2 After inputting the correct password the Administrator will display an Unlock ok message x Enter Password rf OK X Cancel information E Unlock ok LA OK 6 7 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s M
31. EE ota E Monitor E e Port Monitor bi oi COM Mapping ae ETA IP Address Report 2 Right click the panel and select Settings Administrator Monitor Je File Function Monitor View Help 2 5 Add Remove Go Monitor Stopped 1 PESA fi _ e MAC Address IP Address AN Pate ESER T Tes E T TER TAS T ETT 0 Configuration E Monitor Port Monitor bee 5 COM Mapping IP Address Report Add Target Remove Target Load Configured COM Fort P Go 2 m 6 15 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator 3 Select or de select Monitor Items Use the single arrowhead buttons to move highlighted items from one box to the other Use the double arrowhead buttons to move all items in one box to the other Monitor Settings COM Number Model MAC Address IF Address Alive 4 Select a Refresh Rate the default is 3 seconds on the General Settings page Monitor Settings NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator 5 On the Advanced Settings page select Display warning message for new event and or Play warning music for new event In the second case you must enter the path to the WAV file that you want to be played New event means that one of the NPort IA5150 5250s in the monitor is Alive or Not Alive or has lost connection with the Monitor program Monitor Settings l oax Monitor Items General Settin
32. IA5150 5250 uses an IP address based filtering method to control access to itself Accessible IP Settings allows you to add or block remote host IP addresses to prevent unauthorized access Access to NPort IA5150 5250 is controlled by IP address That is if a host s IP address is in the accessible IP table then the host will be allowed to access the NPort TA5150 5250 You can allow one of the following cases by setting the parameter e Only one host with a specific IP address can access the NPort 1A5150 5250 Enter IP address 255 255 255 255 e g 192 168 1 1 255 255 255 255 e Hosts on a specific subnet can access the NPort 145150 5250 Enter IP address 255 255 255 0 e g 192 168 1 0 255 255 255 0 e Any host can access the NPort 145150 5250 Disable this function by un checking the Enable the accessible IP list checkbox Refer to the following table for more configuration examples 9 31 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration 192 168 0 1 to 192 168 255 254 192 168 0 0 255 255 0 0 192 168 1 1 to 192 168 1 126 192 168 1 0 255 255 255 128 192 168 1 129 to 192 168 1 254 192 168 1 128 255 255 255 128 Auto Warning Settings Auto warning E mail and SNMP trap J Main Menu Auto warning Email and SNMP trap Oo Overview Basic Settings Network Settings Mail server EY Serial Settings E i E I My server requires authentication Pied Porti m Port 2 Use
33. NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Second Edition May 2006 www moxa com product Moxa Technologies Co Ltd Tel 886 2 8919 1230 N A OXA Fax 886 2 8919 1231 Web www moxa com MOXA Technical Support Worldwide support moxa com tw The Americas support moxa com NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement Copyright Notice Copyright 2006 Moxa Technologies Co Ltd All rights reserved Reproduction without permission is prohibited Trademarks MOXA is a registered trademark of The Moxa Group All other trademarks or registered marks in this manual belong to their respective manufacturers Disclaimer Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Moxa Moxa provides this document as is without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to its particular purpose Moxa reserves the right to make improvements and or changes to this manual or to the products and or the programs described in this manual at any time 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 This product mig
34. ON AT amp W 1 22 Write current settings to flash for next boot up S Registers S Register Description amp default value Ring counter always 0 no action applied 3 S2 Escape code character default 43 ASCII Return character default 13 ASCII Le 5 S4 Line feed character default 10 ASCII 6 S5 Backspace character default 8 ASCII 7 S6 Wait time for dial tone always 2 no action applied unit sec 8 S7 Wait time for carrier default 3 unit sec S8 Pause time for dial delay always 2 no action applied unit sec 10 S9 Carrier detect response time no action applied always 6 unit 1 10 sec 11 S10 Delay for hang up after carrier no action applied always 14 unit 1 10 sec 1 S11 DTMF duration and spacing no action applied always 100 ms 2 13 S12 Escape code guard time default 50 unit 1 50 sec to control the idle time for TCP alive check time Setting Factory Default Necessity 0 min TCP connection is not closed due to an idle TCP connection 1 to 99 min NPort IA5150 5250 automatically closes the TCP connection if there is no TCP activity for the given time 5 29 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration Local TCP port Setting Factory Default 1 to 65535 4001 The TCP port that other devices must use to contact this device To avoid conflicts with standard TCP ports the default is set to 4001 Reverse Telnet Mode J Mai
35. P DHCP BOOTP BOOTP ATTENTION In Dynamic IP environments the firmware will retry 3 times every 30 seconds until network settings are assigned by the DHCP or BOOTP server The Timeout for each try increases from 1 second to 3 seconds to 5 seconds Ifthe DHCP BOOTP Server is unavailable the firmware will use the default IP address 192 168 127 254 Netmask and Gateway for IP settings DNS server 1 DNS server 2 Setting Factory Default E g 192 168 1 1 None Optional IP addresses of the form x x x 0 and x x x 255 are invalid When the user wants to visit a particular website the computer asks a Domain Name System DNS server for the website s correct IP address and then the computer uses the response to connect to the web server DNS is the way that Internet domain names are identified and translated into IP addresses A domain name is an alphanumeric name such as moxa com that it 1s usually easier to remember A DNS server is a host that translates this kind of text based domain name into the numeric IP address used to establish a TCP IP connection In order to use NPort I A5150 5250 s DNS feature you need to configure the DNS server Doing so allows NPort IA5150 5250 to use a host s domain name to access the host NPort IA5150 5250 provides DNS server 1 and DNS server 2 configuration items to configure the IP address of the DNS server DNS Server 2 is included for use when DNS sever 1 is unavailable NPort IA51
36. P address 1 Setting Factory Default IP address or Domain Name None Required E g 192 168 1 1 Allows NPort IA5150 5250 to connect actively to the remote host whose IP address 1s set by this parameter Destination IP address 2 3 4 Setting Factory Default IP address or Domain Name None Required E g 192 168 1 1 Allows NPort IA5150 5250 to connect actively to the remote host whose IP address 1s set by this parameter A ATTENTION Up to 4 connections can be established between NPort 1A5150 5250 and hosts The connection speed or throughput may be low if one of the four connections 1s slow since the 1 slow connection will slow down the other 3 connections A ATTENTION The Destination IP address parameter can use both IP address and Domain Name For some applications the user may need to send the data actively to the remote destination domain name Designated Local Port 1 2 3 4 Setting Factory Default 5011 Port 1 5012 Port 2 5013 Port 3 5014 Port 4 TCP Port No Required 9 21 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration Connection control Setting Startup None Any Character None DSR ON DSR OFF DSR ON None DCD ON DCD OFF DCD ON None Factory Default Startup None Required Any Character Inactivity Time The meaning of each of the above settings 1s given in the table below In general both the Connect condition and Disconnect condition are
37. Port IA5150 5250 applications that require sending data over a public network such as the Internet require setting up the server with a valid public IP address which can be leased from a local ISP NPort 1A5150 5250 Administration Suite NPort IA5150 5250 Administration Suite consists of some useful utility programs that are used to configure and manage your NPort IA5150 5250 See Chapter 5 for details on how to install NPort A5150 5250 Administration Suite and how to use this suite of useful utilities to set up IP addresses and configure your NPort 1A5150 5250 Series serial device servers ARP You can make use of the ARP Address Resolution Protocol command to set up an IP address for your NPort 1A5150 5250 The ARP command tells your computer to associate the NPort A5150 5250 s MAC address with the intended IP address You must then use Telnet to access the NPort IA5150 5250 at which point the device server s IP address will be reconfigured A N TENTON In order to use this setup method both your computer and NPort IA5150 5250 must be connected to the same LAN Or you may use a cross over Ethernet cable to connect the NPort TA5150 5250 directly to your computer s Ethernet card Before executing the ARP command your NPort IA5150 5250 must be configured with the factory default IP address 192 168 127 254 and your computer and the NPort IA must be on the same subnet NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Initial IP Addre
38. Port IA5150 5250ip port 1st port NPort I A5150 5250 nsio_ioctl portid B9600 BIT _8 STOP 1 P NONE IP 192 168 1 10 sleep 1000 set 9600 N81 nsio_read port buffer 200 wait for 1000 ms for data nsio_close portid read 200 bytes from port 1 nsio_end close this serial port close IP Serial Library Pinouts and Cable The following topics are covered in this appendix LI Port Pinout Diagrams gt RS 232 422 485 male DB9 Pinouts gt 4W 2W RS 485 RS 422 Terminal Block Pinouts gt Power Input and Relay Output Pinouts Q Cable Wiring Diagrams gt Serial Cables NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Pinouts and Cable Wiring Port Pinout Diagrams RS 232 422 485 male DB9 Pinouts 12345 lS mon ao nn wa DUDO A e a 1 2 3 4 4 A A GND GND Power Input and Relay Output Pinouts l 1 E a os a DC Power DC Power Relay Relay DC Power a Power Ground input 1 input 1 output output input 2 input 2 A 2 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Pinouts and Cable Wiring Cable Wiring Diagrams Serial Cables Female DB9 to Male DB9 Male DB9 Female DB9 eona Ei 9 pins DCD RxD TxD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS CONDOR WN Cable Wiring Female DB9 to Male DB25 Male DB9 Female DB9 NPort lA 9 pins DCD RxD TxD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS CONDOR WN Cab
39. 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 NPort IA5150 5250 Series device servers have the following features e Make your serial devices Internet ready e Versatile socket operating modes including TCP Server TCP Client UDP and Real COM driver e 2 or 4 wire RS 485 with patented ADDC Automatic Data Direction Control e Slim type inch wide industrial strength casing e DIN Rail or wall mountable e Built in Ethernet cascading ports for easy wiring RJ45 only e Redundant dual DC power inputs e Warning by relay output and E mail e 10 100BaseTX RJ45 or 100BaseFX SC connector Single Multi mode available e IP30 1 2 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Introduction Product Specifications NPort A5150 M SC 5150I M SC 5150 S SC 5150I S SC LAN Fiber Port 1 100BaseFX port SC connector NPort 1A5150 51501 5250 LAN Ethernet Switch Ports 2 10 100BaseT X ports RJ45 connector Protection Built in 1 5 KV magnetic isolation Optical Fiber Distance Multi mode 0 to 2 km 1310 nm 62 5 125 um 500 MHz km Single mode 0 to 40 km 1310 nm 9 125 um 3 5 PS nm km Min TX Output Multi mode 20 dBm Single mode 0 to 40 km 5 dBm Max TX Output Multi mode 14 dBm Single mode 0 to 40 km 0 dBm Sensitivity 36 to 32 dBm Single 34 to 30 dBm Multi NPort IA5150 Series Serial Interface
40. XE IP Address Report Broadcast Search Specify by IF Address gel a E Locate Unlock Ef Configure O Web E PA perade Firmware Export Configuration 4 Import Configuration Assign IF Address 6 12 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator A ATTENTION You can simultaneously import the same configuration file into multiple NPort A5150 5250s that are of the same model To select multiple NPort A5150 5250s hold down the Ctrl key when selecting an additional NPort IA5150 5250 or hold down the Shift key to select a block of NPort IA5150 5250s Monitor Use one of the following two methods to start the Monitor function Broadcast Search gt Monitor gt Add Target 1 With Configuration selected under Function use Broadcast Search to locate all NPorts on your LAN Administrator Configuration aj xj Fille Function Configuration wiew Help FL FE pa Exit Search SearhlP Locate Configure Web Configuration 1 NPort s P NPort No Model MAC Address IP Address Y Configuration 1 NPort l4 5250 00 90 E8 54 50 16 192 165 9 149 Unlock E Monitor ff COM Mapping Bese IP Address Report OK x Select From List Rescan Select All Clear All MAC Address IP Address 1 NPortlA 5250 00 90 E8 52 50 16 192 168 9 149 CO Input manually IP amp ddress Model NPort 5210 Ports 2 Portie nf OK E Cancel
41. ail SNMP trap and relay output which closes the circuit Users can connect to Monitor gt Relay Output from the web console to check what event caused the warning You can cancel the relay output status by changing the DSR signal changing to high or by selecting acknowledge event from the web console or Telnet When the Relay Output is issuing a warning the Ready LED will flash in red until the warning event ceases Mail Setting Factory Default This feature helps the administrator manage how the NPort IA5150 5250 sends e mail to pre defined e mail boxes when the enabled events such as Cold start Warm start Authentication failure etc occur To configure this feature click on the Event Type Mail checkbox Trap Setting Factory Default This feature helps the administrator manage how the NPort IA5150 5250 sends SNMP Trap to a pre defined SNMP Trap server when the enabled events such as Cold start Warm start Authentication failure etc occur To configure this feature click on the Event Type Trap checkbox ATTENTION SNMP can detect when DCD or DSR changes from to and when DCD or DSR changes from to but SNMP cannot detect whether it was the DCD signal that changed or the DSR signal that changed For this reason a change from to of either DCD or DSR 1s indicated by link up and a change from to of either DCD or DSR is indicated by
42. al COM Mode TCP Server Mode TCP Client Mode UDP Mode Pair Connection Mode Ethernet Modem Mode Reverse Telnet Mode Disabled Mode DODODDODODODO O NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Choosing the Proper Operation Mode Overview NPort A5150 5250 Serial Device Servers network enable traditional RS 232 422 485 devices in which a Serial Device Server is a tiny computer equipped with a CPU real time OS and TCP IP protocols that can bi directionally translate data between the serial and Ethernet formats Your computer can access manage and configure remote facilities and equipment over the Internet from anywhere in the world Traditional SCADA and data collection systems rely on serial ports RS 232 422 485 to collect data from various kinds of instruments Since NPort IA5150 5250 Serial Device Servers network enable instruments equipped with an RS 232 422 485 communication port your SCADA and data collection system will be able to access all instruments connected to a standard TCP IP network regardless of whether the devices are used locally or at a remote site NPort IA5150 5250 is an external IP based network device that allows you to expand the number of serial ports for a host computer on demand As long as your host computer supports the TCP IP protocol you won t be limited by the host computer s bus limitation such as ISA or PCI or lack of drivers for various operating systems In addition to providing socket acce
43. an the Force transmit timeout for NPort 1A5150 5250 and the total length of data must be less than or equal to NPort IA5150 5250 s internal buffer size The serial communication buffer size for NPort A5150 5250 is 1 KB per port Local TCP port l to 65535 4001 Required The Local TCP port is the TCP port that NPort I1A5150 5250 uses to listen to connections and that other devices must use to contact NPort 1A5150 5250 To avoid conflicts with well known TCP ports the default is set to 4001 Command port The Command port 1s a listen TCP port for IP Serial Lib commands from the host In order to prevent a TCP port conflict with other applications the user can set the Command port to another port if needed IP Serial Lib will automatically check the Command Port on NPort 1A5150 5250 so that the user does not need to configure the program TCP Client Mode Operating Settings Port 1 Operation mode TCP Client Mode TCP alive check time 7 0 99 min Inactivity time fo 0 65535 ms Ignore jammed IP No Yes pO ata Parking Packing length o wo 1024 Delimiter al 0 Tex Enable sts S Delimiter 2 ex enable i issts Ss Delimiter process Do Nothing Fp Force transmit 0 e5535 ms TCP Client Mode Destination IP Address Destination IP address 1 II O Destination IP address 2 O TU Destination IP address 3 O O Destination IP address 4 O o Designated Local Port 1 pm 0 655
44. and rugged DIN Rail mountable casing NPort IA 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 NPort IA5150 5250 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 NPort IA 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 NPort I A5150 5250 s Windows Utility installation is very straightforward since all system parameters can be stored and then copied to other device servers simultaneously Package Checklist NPort IA5150 5250 Series device servers are shipped with the following items Standard Accessories e NPort IA5150 5250 serial device server e Documentation Software CD e NPortIA5150 5250 Series Quick Installation Guide Optional Accessories e DR 4524 45W 2A DIN Rail 24 VDC Power Supply with universal 85 to 264 VAC input e DR 75 24 75W 3 2A DIN Rail 24 VDC Power Supply with universal 85 to 264 VAC input e DR 120 24 120W SA DIN Rail 24 VDC
45. anual Configuring NPort Administrator 3 The Lock status will change to Unlock and the Administrator utility will keep this NPort TA5150 5250 in the Unlock status throughout this Administrator session 2 Administrator Configuration File Function Configuration View Help 2 a xX E E TA search SearchlP Locate Configure Web ic z Configuration 1 Port 5250 00 90 E8 54 50 16 192 165 9 149 Unlock 58 Monitor 5 Port Monitor fi COM Mapping Bese XE IP Address Report The meanings of the six Status states are given below note that the term Fixed is borrowed from the standard fixed IP address networking terminology Lock The NPort IA5150 5250 1s password protected Broadcast Search was used to locate it and the password has not yet been entered from within the current Administrator session Unlock The NPort IA5150 5250 is password protected Broadcast Search was used to locate it and the password has been entered from within the current Administrator session Henceforth during this Administrator session activating various utilities for this NPort A5150 5250 will not require re entering the server password Blank The NPort IA5150 5250 is not password protected and Broadcast Search was used to locate it Fixed The NPort IA5150 5250 is not password protected and Search by IP address was used to locate it Lock Fixed The NPort IA5150 5250 is password protected S
46. as 6 5 Broadcast Cn o ati IS 6 6 Unlock Password ProrecuOn ciscc teiicce t hah ace N A 6 7 Configuring NPort IAS 1509290 aa 6 8 Uperadino the Pai WV ADS ni il alto 6 10 EXPOTEC Oi MO Ur AU OMG A oa 6 12 Ia oee A ead eed a 6 12 INTO TL A a A T EE R E A 6 13 Port Monto a dais 6 19 COME NIA D100 rd dit 6 20 Online COM Mappi tai203 is iiscea aaa ads 6 20 Ot COM Mapp astas 6 25 DP TOC A OM A e a e de elaine oneneees 6 27 IP Seral LIB oina E a 7 1 O 7 2 IP Serial CIB Punch Groups A A a oia 7 3 Example O a oia 7 3 Pinouts and Cable Wiring eres cecesceceseencareccaccedeecactesarcsancetseeccssaxeseeseeweseesees A 1 Port PAMO UG 1a da A 2 RS 232 422 48 5 male DBO PI ada A 2 4W 2W RS 485 RS 422 Terminal Block Pinouts oocccccccccccncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnos A 2 Power Input and Relay Output PmOUts eii de A 2 Cable Wiros Diario A 3 Seal ole isa A 3 Well Known Port Numbers occooocccocccconoccnnnccnoncnnnncononaronnaronanrononnenanarrananos B 1 SNMP Agents with MIB II amp RS 232 like groups ooocooccoooccooccconanoo C 1 Auto IP Report Protocol msi D 1 Service Norma lO ii lici E 1 MOX A Internet Services nopne a a aa a A E 2 Problem REPO POLO ii T AA T E 3 Product Return Procedure 2233 es a ee a a a E 4 1 Introduction Welcome to the NPort IA Series of industrial serial device servers In this manual we refer to the seven products in the series collectively as NPort A5150 5250 Series
47. cessity TCP port No e g 4001 4001 Required This Port No must be the same port No that you set up for the Pair Connection Master device server 9 26 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration Ethernet Modem Mode NOTE YJ Main Menu Operating Settings O Overview ge Basic Settings Port 01 C Network Settings Operation mode Ethernet Modem Mode gt BO Serial Settings TCP alive check time 7 0 99 min SAY Operating Settings LE Port 1 Local TCP Port 4001 Accessible IP Settings aC Auto Warning Settings _Submit 0 Monitor ye Change Password oO Load Factory Default Dial in NPort 1A5150 5250 listens for a TCP IP connection request from the remote Ethernet modem or host NPort IA5150 5250 s response depends on the ATSO value as outlined below ATSO 0 default NPort A5150 5250 will temporarily accept the TCP connection and then send the RING signal out through the serial port The serial controller must reply with ATA within 2 5 seconds to accept the connection request after which NPort 145150 5250 enters data mode Ifno ATA command is received NPort A5150 5250 will disconnect after sending three RING signals ATSO 41 NPort IA5150 5250 will accept the TCP connection immediately and then send the CONNECT lt baud gt command to the serial port in which lt baud gt represents the baud rate of NPort IA5150 5250 s serial
48. d IP location server functions Device Server Administrator is an integrated software suite that bundles Device Server Administrator and the IP Serial Library and provides everything you need to manage monitor and modify your NPort IA5150 5250 from a remote location Installing NPort Administrator 1 Once the Setup program starts running click on Next when the Welcome window opens to proceed with the installation ie Setup NPort Administration Suite Welcome to the NPort Administration Suite Setup Wizard This will install NP or Administration Suite Wer 5 on your computer Ibis recommended that you close all other applications before continuing Click Hest to continue or Cancel to exit Setup 2 Click on Next to install program files in the default directory or select an alternative location ig Setup NPort Administration Suite Select Destination Location Where should Port Administration Suite be Installed sar Setup will install N Port Administration Suite into the following folder To continue click Mest IF you would like to select a different folder click Browse F Program Files WPorbAdminS uite Browse At least 2 4 MBE of free disk space ls required lt Back Cancel NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator 3 Click on Next to install the program using the default program name or select a different name Setup NPort Administration S
49. d start C Mail m Trap Warm start I Mail Trap Authentication failure T Mail Trap IP address changed I Mail Password changed T Mail Power failure T mail i I Relay Output Ethernet1 link down T Mail a Trap m Relay Output Ethernet2 link down I Mail in Trap M Relay Output DCD changed Porti la Mail l 7 I Trap Relay Output Port 2 C Mail m Trap its Relay Output E 7 DSR changed o Port 1 T Mail Trap T Relay Output Port 2 TT mail Trap Ir Relay Output Submit Cold start This refers to starting the system from power off contrast this with warm start When performing a cold start NPort A5150 5250 will automatically issue an Auto warning message by e mail or send an SNMP trap after booting up Warm start This refers to restarting the computer without turning the power off When performing a warm start NPort A5150 5250 will automatically send an e mail or send an SNMP trap after rebooting Authentication failure The user inputs a wrong password from the Console or Administrator When authentication failure occurs NPort IA5150 5250 will immediately send an e mail or send an SNMP trap IP address changed The user has changed NPort IA5150 5250 s IP address When the IP address changes NPort A5150 5250 will send an e mail with the new IP address before NPort IA5150 5250 reboots If the NPort A5150 5250 is unable to send an e mail message to the mail server within 15 seconds NPort IA5150 5250 will reboot anyway and abor
50. data via modem but now transmit the data over the Ethernet Reverse Telnet Mode Reverse Telnet mode NPort 14 5150 5250 a Prise Console management is commonly used by connecting to Console AUX or COM ports of routers switches and UPS units Rtelnet works the same as RAW mode in that only one TCP port is listened to after booting up The system then waits for a host on the network to initiate a connection The difference is that the RAW mode does not provide the conversion function provided by Telnet If the connected devices need to use the CR LF conversion function when controlling then users must choose Rtelnet mode In addition since NPort IA5150 5250 s Rtelnet mode is widely used in device management in Telecommunication control rooms managers for remote hosts can also use a Local User Table or RADIUS to identity verification methods Disabled Mode When the Operation Mode for a particular port is set to Disabled that port will be disabled Aa eine a 4 5 5 Web Console Configuration The Web Console is the most user friendly method available to configure NPort IA5150 5250 In this chapter we introduce the Web Console function groups and function definitions The following topics are covered in this chapter Opening Your Browser Basic Settings Network Settings Serial Settings Operating Settings Real COM Mode TCP Server Mode TCP Client Mode UDP Mode Pair Connection Mode Ethernet Mo
51. dem Mode Reverse Telnet Mode Disabled Mode LI Accessible IP Settings Q Auto warning Settings gt Auto warning E mail and SNMP trap gt Event Type LJ Monitor gt Monitor Line gt Monitor Async ODOODO V VvVvovoVoV VV gt Monitor Async Settings gt Monitor Relay Output Q Change Password LI Load Factory Default NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration Opening Your Browser 1 Open your browser with the cookie function enabled To enable your browser for cookies right click on your desktop Internet Explorer icon select Properties click on the Security tab and then select the three Enable options as shown in the figure below General Security Content Connections Frograms Advanced Select a Web content zone to specify its security settings 0 Local intranet Trusted sites Internet a This zone contains all Web sites you haven t placed in other zones Security level for this zone Medium Security Settings Settings Cookies O Disable 5 Enable O Prompt O Disable 5 Enable O Prompt i Downloads Eg File download Disable Enable fan Carb dear lao Reset custom settings a to Medium Reset cancer Safe browsing and still Functional Prompts before downloading potentially unsafe content Unsigned Actives controls will not be downloaded Appropriate For most Internet sites Allow cookies that ar
52. e 9 25 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration Destination IP address Setting Factory Default IP address or Domain Name blank Optional E g 192 168 1 1 TCP port No 4001 The Pair Connection Master will contact the network host that has this IP address Data will be transmitted through the port No 4001 by default Note that you must configure the same TCP port No for the device server acting as the Pair Connection Slave Pair Connection Slave Mode When using Pair Connection Mode you must select Pair Connection Slave Mode for the Operation mode of one of the NPort IA5150 5250 device servers In effect this NPort A5150 5250 will be acting as a TCP server A Main Menu Operating Settings Overview a Basic Settings Port 1 L Network Settings z aC Serial Settings Operation mode Pair Connection Slave Mode Operating Settings TCP alive check time 7 0 99 min bs ie Local TCP port 4001 Accessible IP Settings Apply the above settings to all serial ports 7 Auto Warning Setting 4 Monitor l Submit L Change Password ubrm TCP alive check time Setting Factory Default Necessity 0 min TCP connection is not closed due to an idle TCP connection 1 to 99 min NPort A5150 5250 closes the TCP connection automatically if there is no TCP activity for the given time Local TCP port Setting Factory Default Ne
53. e DHCP server assigns a new IP address to NPort A5150 5250 the host must have some way of determining NPort IA5150 5250 s new IP address NPort IA5150 5250 Series products help out by reporting their IP address periodically to the IP location server in case the dynamic IP has changed The parameters shown below are used to configure the Auto IP report function There are two ways to develop an Auto IP report Server to receive NPort A5150 5250 s Auto IP report 1 Use Device Server Administrator s IP Address Report function 2 Auto IP report protocol which can receive the Auto IP report automatically on a regular basis is also available to help you develop your own software Refer to Appendix E for the Auto IP report protocol Auto report to IP Setting Factory Default Necessity E g 192 168 1 1 or URL Optional IP addresses of the form x x x 0 and x x x 255 are invalid Reports generated by the Auto report function will be sent to this IP address automatically Auto report to TCP port Setting Factory Default Necessity E g 4001 4002 Optional Auto report period Setting Factory Default Necessity Time interval in seconds Optional NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration Serial Settings Click on Serial Settings located under Main Menu to display serial port settings for ports 1 and 2 Serial Settings Serial Settings Allas Baud rate Data bits Sto
54. e stored on your computer E Allow per session cookies mot stored Restricted sites Sibes Move the slider to set the security level For this zone Custom Level Default Level wil 2 2 Type 192 168 127 254 in the Address input box use the correct IP address if different from the default and then press Enter 3 Input the password if prompted The password will be transmitted with MDS5 encryption over the Ethernet Note that you will not be prompted to enter the password 1f the NPort IA5150 5250 is not currently password protected NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration E Input Password Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back E3 fat 0 search Gaj Favorites EM History E E Address le http 192 168 127 254 Input password Password peas ATTENTION If you use other web browsers remember to Enable the functions to allow cookies that are stored on your computer or allow per session cookies NPort IA5150 5250 uses cookies only for password transmission ATTENTION Refer to Chapter 3 Initial IP Address Configuration to see how to configure the IP address Examples shown in this chapter use the Factory Default IP address 192 168 127 254 The NPort IA5150 5250 homepage will open On this page you can see a brief description of the Web Console s nine functi
55. e target to which you would like to map COM ports Administrator COM Mapping Fille Function COM Mapping View Help i 2 Exit Add Remove PPY Configure ef Configuration ff Monitor 53 Port Monitor off COM Mapping 2 IP Address Report a dd Target Remove Target Enable COM Mapping 0 COM IP Address Port COM Port Mode Parameter 4 The NPort IA5150 5250 list that appears is the list generated by the previous Broadcast Search Select the NPort IA5150 5250 to which you would like to map COM ports e Select From List Rescan Select All Clear all MAC Address IP Address 1 MPort lia 5250 00 90 8 52 50 76 192 168 9 149 0 Input manually IP Sddress iii Model NPort 5210 Ports 2 Portie ff OK X Cancel 5 Select COM Settings to modify COM No default setting etc Administrator COM Mapping File Function COM Mapping View Help F az Add PTEE Apply Gaie ah Configuration 5 Monitor E Fort Monitor af COM Mapping an 47 IP Address Report NPortl A 5250 NPort l4 5250 E E 192 165 9 1 Add Target Remove Target Enable Disable D Apply Change Discard Change 6 21 COM Mapping 2 COM IP Address Port__ COM Port Mode Hi Performance FIFO Ena 9 Hi Performance FIFO Ena NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administra
56. efault 1 to 39 characters model name Serial No This option is useful for specifying the location or application of different NPort A5150 5250s Time NPort IA5150 5250 has a built in Real Time Clock for time calibration functions Functions such as Auto warning Email or SNMP Trap can add real time information to their messages NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration A ATTENTION First time users should select the time zone first The Console will display the real time according to the time zone compared to GMT If you would like to modify the real time clock select Local time NPort A5150 5250 s firmware will modify the GMT time according to the Time Zone Time zone Setting Factory Default User selectable time zone GMT Greenwich Mean Time Local time Setting Factory Default ae o A a 1 GMT Greenwich Mean Time Click on the Modify button to open the Modify time settings window to input the correct local time 3 Time Settings Microsoft Internet Explorer O xl Modify time settings Date yy mm dd gt Time hh mmiss pos ys pF fs Su brit Close Time server Setting Factory Default IP Address or Domain Name None Optional E g 192 168 1 1 time stdtime gov tw or time nist gov NPort IA5150 5250 uses SNTP RFC 1769 for auto time calibration Input the correct Time server IP address or domain name Once NPort 1A5150 5250
57. elect Settings Administrator 1P Address Report File Function IP Address Report View Help E Configuration 53 Monitor ff Port Monitor e COM Mapping 2 IP Address Report 3 Configure the Local Listen Port to be the same as the NPort IA5150 5250 s Auto report to UDP port setting IP Location Settings Local TCP Listen Port e 113 x Cancel 6 27 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator 4 Click Go to start receiving the Auto IP address report from the NPort IA5150 5250 s Administrator IP Address Report 3 E ox B E Configuration E Monitor E Port Monitor Jy er A E Settings Stop 12 38 NPort Configuration 1 NPortlAS250 O090E85250 192168969 2 120000 031921 8 Monitor 6 28 L IP Serial LIB The following topics are covered in this chapter Q Overview Q IP Serial LIB Function Groups Q Example Program NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual IP Serial LIB Overview What is IP Serial Library IP Serial Library is a Windows library with frequently used serial command sets and subroutines IP Serial Library is designed to reduce the complexity and poor efficiency of serial communication over TCP IP For example Telnet can only transfer data but it can t monitor or configure the serial line s parameters Why Use IP Serial Library For programmers who a
58. elimiter 1 or an additional 2 bytes for Delimiter 2 of data is received after receiving the Delimiter Strip Delimiter When the Delimiter is received the Delimiter is deleted 1 e stripped and the remaining data is transmitted Do nothing The data will be transmitted when the Delimiter is received Force transmit Setting Factory Default 0 Disable the force transmit timeout 1 to 65535 Forces the NPort A5150 5250 s TCP IP protocol software to try to pack serial data received during the specified time into the same data frame This parameter defines the time interval during which NPort IA5150 5250 fetches the serial data from its internal buffer If data is incoming through the serial port NPort A5150 5250 stores the data in the internal buffer NPort IA 5150 5250 transmits data stored in the buffer via TCP IP but only if the internal buffer is full or if the Force transmit time interval reaches the time specified under Force transmit timeout The optimal Force transmit timeout depends on your application but it must be at least larger than one character interval within the specified baud rate For example assume that the serial port is set to 1200 bps 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no parity In this case the total number of bits needed to send a character is 10 bits and the time required to transfer one character is 10 bits 1200 bits s 1000 ms s 8 3 ms Therefore you should set Force transmit
59. eport to ICP port Auto IP report period View settings Back to main menu Quit Key in your selection 1 6 Use the Backspace key to erase the current IP address type in the new IP address and then press Enter lt lt Main Menu gt Netuork settings 1 gt CA cd 4 gt 5 gt 26 E CH cu Ca th gt tc d gt quo cm q IP address Hetmask Gateway IP configuration DNS server 1 DMS server 2 SMMP SNMP community name SMMP contact SMMP location Auto IP report to IF Auto IP report to TCP port Auto IP report period View settings Back to main menu Quit Hey in your selection 1 IP address 192 168 127 253 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Initial IP Address Configuration 7 Press any key to continue K X Main Menu gt Netuork settings gt gt oe CA cd 4 gt 5 gt 26 C7 CE c9 gt Ca Ch tc 2d Cu cm cq IP address Netmask Gateway IP configuration DNS server 1 DNS server 2 SHME SNMP community name SMMP contact SNMP location Auto IP report to IP Auto IP report to TCP port Auto IP report period View settings Back to main menu Quit Key in your selection 1 IP address 192 168 127 253 Set IP address success Press any key to continue 8 Type m and then press Enter to return to the main menu lt lt Main Menu gt Hetuork settings gt gt cl c2 gt cd cd 5 26 cm H cF gt Ca th gt
60. er or not they are part of the same subnet as the host 1 Position the cursor in the right middle section of the Administrator window and then click the right mouse button e Administrator Configuration Fille Function Configuration View Help x og 8 search Search P Locate Configure web z IP Address Status Li Configuration 58 Monitor E Port Monitor moe GE IP Address Report Sk Specify by IP Address 2 The Broadcast Search window will open and display the Model IP Address MAC Address and Progress of the search for that particular device Searching Searching for MPort Jf Stop Found 1 NPort L remain timeout 4 second s MAC Address IP Address MPort 14 5250 00 90 8 5250 76 192 166 9 149 3 When the search is complete the Broadcast Search window will close and the NPort A5150 5250s that were located will be displayed in the right pane of the Administrator window If you found more than one server connected to this network refer to the MAC address sticker on your server s to determine which server s are the ones you wish to configure To configure an NPort 1A5150 5250 place the cursor over the row displaying that NPort IA5150 5250 s information and then double click the left mouse button Administrator Configuration File Function Configuration View Help pa E search SearchIP Locate Configure Web IP Address satus Configuration 1 NPort 4 5250 00 90 E8 52 50 76 1
61. ess Report 4 Refer to Chapter 5 for each parameter s function definition To modify the configuration you must first click in the modify box to activate the parameter setting box For example click on the middle modify box Configuration ol system Fefonence p NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator 5 You will now be able to modify Time Zone Local Date Local Time and Time Server Configuration E x pAn AccessibleIPs Autowaming IPAddiessRepot Password rizo Basic i i NPortiA Network Serial Operating Mode MAC Address Modiy E 00 90 8 5250 16 Server Name NPIA5250_525016 Serial Number EH Modity cmon Modh Time Zone GMT 08 00 Taipei Firmware Version Local Date 20057 8 31 Ver 1 0 Local Time 11 00 55 Time Server 195 113 144 201 System Uptime 0 days 0 7 20 Click the Modify check box to modify configuration J OK X Cancel A ATTENTION You can simultaneously modify the configurations of multiple NPort A5150 5250s that are of the same model To select multiple NPort IA5150 5250s hold down the Ctrl key when selecting additional NPort A5150 5250s or hold down the Shift key to select a group of NPort IA5150 5250s Upgrading the Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware of an NPort 1A5150 5250 1 To start NPort Administrator click on Start gt NPort Administration Suite gt NPort Administrator T Acces
62. et DNS SNMP HTTP SMTP SNTP NPort Administrator for Windows 95 98 ME NT 2000 XP 2003 Windows 95 98 ME NT 2000 XP 2003 COM driver Linux real TTY driver Unix Fixed TTY driver Web Browser Telnet Console Windows Utility or Serial Console 12 to 48 VDC Relay output with current carrying capacity of 1A 24 VDC IP30 protection 29 x 89 2 x 118 5 mm 5150 series 0 15 kg 0 33 Ib 5250 0 16 kg 0 35 Ib 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F 5 to 95 RH 20 to 85 C 4 to 185 F 5 to 95 RH FCC Class A CE Class A CUL UL TUV pending 5 years 1 4 2 Getting Started In this chapter we give instructions on installing NPort A5150 5250 device servers Software installation is covered in subsequent chapters The following topics are covered in this chapter LJ Panel Layout LJ Connecting the Hardware Wiring Requirements Connecting the Power Grounding NPort 1A5150 5250 Series Connecting to the Network Connecting to a Serial Device LED Indicators VVVVV Y NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Getting Started Panel Layout NPort 1A5150 Series Top View Front View Bottom View LED Indicators Fiber optic RS 422 485 Ethernet Dual power input RS 232 and relay output NPort lA 5250 Top View Front View Bottom View 0000 ooo0oo0o0 LED Indicators v v e N w N E N N N E a v N Oo o o Oo o o o o o Ethernet 1 J Ethernet 2 RS 232 422 485 C
63. given Startup None default Any Character None Any Character Inactivity Time DSR On DSR Off DSR On None DCD On DCD Off DCD On None A TCP connection will be established on startup and will remain active indefinitely A TCP connection will be established when any character is received from the serial interface and will remain active indefinitely A TCP connection will be established when any character is received from the serial interface and will be disconnected when the Inactivity time out is reached A TCP connection will be established when a DSR On signal is received and will be disconnected when a DSR Off signal is received A TCP connection will be established when a DSR On signal is received and will remain active indefinitely A TCP connection will be established when a DCD On signal is received and will be disconnected when a DCD Off signal is received A TCP connection will be established when a DCD On signal is received and will remain active indefinitely 9 22 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration UDP Mode Operating Settings Port 1 Operation mode UDP Mode Data Packing Packing length bp co 1024 Delimiter l b Hex I Enable Delimiter 2 o Hex I Enable Delimiter process Do Nothing ill cProcessed only when Packing length is 0 _ Malo Force transmit o 65535 ms UDP Mode Begin End Port Local Liste
64. gs dwanced Settings Monitor and Port Monitor Message Box Setting Display warning message for new event Play warning music for new ewent FAMA PA media notify way Browse b y OK XM Cancel 6 Right click in the NPort 1A5150 5250 list section and select Go to start Monitoring the NPort TA5150 5250 g Administrator Monitor File Function Monitor View Help No Model MAC Address IP Address IEA Configuration A A ie aes E TETAS ET E Monitor a Port Monitor pun 6 COM Mapping a 4 1P Address Report S Add Target Remove Target Load Configured COM Fort EX Settings b Go m Stop 7 For this example the NPort 1A5150 5250s shown in the list will be monitored No Model MAC Address IP Address e 9 Configuration al HPort 14 5250 00 90 E8 54 50 16 192 165 9 149 Alive 53 Monitor Port Monitor jun th COM Mapping i IP Address Report 6 17 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator 8 9 When one of the NPort A5150 5250s loses connection with the Monitor program a warning alert will display automatically The warning music will be played at the same time Cn hmmm Alert New Monitor Event 1 Eventls Som illa Please check Monitor message window for more information l 2005 6 31 FF 03 26 36 NFort lA 5250 192 168 127 254 is lost connection In the Monitor screen you can see that the NPort IA5150 5250s that
65. his parameter defines the time interval during which NPort IA5150 5250 fetches the serial data from its internal buffer If data is incoming through the serial port NPort A5150 5250 stores the data in the internal buffer NPort IA5150 5250 transmits data stored in the buffer via TCP IP but only if the internal buffer is full or if the Force transmit time interval reaches the time specified under Force transmit timeout The optimal Force transmit timeout depends on your application but it must be at least larger than one character interval within the specified baud rate For example assume that the serial port is set to 1200 bps 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no parity In this case the total number of bits needed to send a character is 10 bits and the time required to transfer one character 1s 10 bits 1200 bits s 1000 ms s 8 3 ms Therefore you should set Force transmit timeout to be larger than 8 3 ms so in this case it must be greater than or equal to 10 ms If the user wants to send a series of characters in the same packet the serial device attached to NPort IA5150 5250 should send that series of characters during a time interval less than the Force transmit timeout for NPort IA5150 5250 and the total length of data must be less than or equal to NPort IA5150 5250 s internal buffer size The serial communication buffer size for NPort A5150 5250 is 1 KB per port 9 14 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Cons
66. ht include unintentional technical or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein to correct such errors and these changes are incorporated into new editions of the publication Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Table of Contents SUPER OCC EI OI 25536 sk so csccccains a 1 1 An nn 1 2 Package ONES in ai A AAA AAA eR eee 1 2 SA 1 2 Product PELUCA os 1 3 Getting Started sisi a a 2 1 PON 2 2 Connect arde loto stat 2 2 an A A aude ane heehee natnaniee cea E AATE 2 3 COMME CLIO MS PO Wy Cis iria ae ae es a cic a reese ce EA 2 3 Grounding NPort A5150 3250 Series ici aii 2 3 CONE CUS TO MENCION pis 2 4 Connie ctime 10 a Serial De vice ii 2 4 LEDINO A A A EE E 2 5 Initial IP Address Configuration ccccccccsscesseeeeseeseeecenesenesseeeseneseenenes 3 1 Initializing NPort IA5150 5250 s IP Address ccccccccccccccccecceeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 2 Factory Default IP Addres Sonano na ean ernie war veninlad estar die mare ne earaiset nae 3 2 NPort IA5150 5250 Administration Suite oooccccncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonononononnnnnnnnonnnnnnonennnnnnnos 3 2 ARP so ia ll illo iia 3 2 TiC TAG CC ONS e Beata a ence tase aaa atigs 3 3 Se a ECOS Ol 19200 T Si Dy ii 3 6 Choosing the Proper Operation Mode ccsccesseeeeeeeeeeneeenesenesenesens 4 1 A AN 4 2 Rea COMEMOS siii 4 2 TOTS SEE MOTE A 4 3 TEPC hen MO oa 4 4 DUDAMOS nin oaaiin
67. ice such as a computer as a permanent address on the network Computers use the IP address to identify and talk to each other over the network Choose a proper IP address that is unique and valid in your network environment Netmask Setting Factory Default E g 255 255 255 0 255 255 255 0 A subnet mask represents all of the network hosts at one geographic location in one building or on the same local area network When a packet 1s sent out over the network the NPort A5150 5250 will use the subnet mask to check whether the desired TCP IP host specified in the packet is on the local network segment If the address is on the same network segment as the NPort IA5150 5250 a connection is established directly from the NPort IA5150 5250 Otherwise the connection is established through the given default gateway Gateway Setting Factory Default A gateway 1s a network gateway that acts as an entrance to another network Usually the computers that control traffic within the network or at the local Internet service provider are gateway nodes NPort IA5150 5250 needs to know the IP address of the default gateway computer in order to communicate with the hosts outside the local network environment For correct gateway IP address information consult the network administrator 5 7 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration A IP configuration Setting Factory Default Static Static Required DHC
68. ick on the NPort IA5150 5250 and select Export Configuration and then follow the onscreen instructions The Export Configuration function is a handy tool that can be used to produce a text file containing the current configuration of a particular NPort A5150 5250 Administrator Configuration File Function Configuration View Help Search SearchiP Locate Configure Web Configuration 1 NPort s gt a PA Ea as IP Address 00 90 E8 52 50 76 a Broadcast Search bd ff Configuration oe E Monitor T Port Monitor Specify by IP Address Er COM Mapping 4 IF Address Report Be Locate Unlock Ey Configure mee Web En Uperade Firmware A Export Configuration Import Configuration scion IP Address Import Configuration The Import Configuration function is used to import an NPort A5150 5250 configuration from a file into one or more of the same model NPort I A5150 5250 To import a configuration first select the target servers click the right mouse button and then select Import Configuration Follow the onscreen instructions to locate the configuration file and start downloading the file Administrator Configuration File Function Configuration View Help E ps E Search SearchiIP Locate Configure Web Configuration 1 NPort s e ES IP Address ite a e Configuration Monitor 538 Port Monitor has th COM Mapping ans
69. isplay applications Pair Connection Mode TCP Client Mode TCP Client Request a connection Proceed with data transmission RS 232 422 485 UDP Mode Directly proceed with data transmission no connection required TCP IP Ethernet RS 232 422 485 Pair Connection Mode employs two NPort A5150 5250 in tandem and can be used to remove the 15 meter distance limitation imposed by the RS 232 interface One NPort 1A5150 5250 is connected from its RS 232 port to the COM port of a PC or other type of computer such as hand held PDAs that have a serial port and the serial device is connected to the RS 232 port of the other NPort IA5150 5250 The two NPort IA5150 5250 units are then connected to each other with a cross over Ethernet cable both are connected to the same LAN or in a more advanced setup they communicate with each other over a WAN 1 e through one or more routers Pair Connection Mode transparently transfers both data and modem control signals although it cannot transmit the DCD signal between the two NPorts 4 4 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Choosing the Proper Operation Mode Ethernet Modem Mode Ethernet Modem Mode is designed for use with legacy operating systems such as MS DOS that do not support TCP IP Ethernet By connecting one of NPort IA5150 5250 s serial port to the MS DOS computer s serial port it is possible to use legacy software originally designed to transmit
70. lder 2005 8 31 EF 11 07 3 Common Files E readme 1KB Text Document 2003 1218 FF 07 50 5 ComPlus Applications E uninsoo0 16 KB DAT File 2005 8 31 EF 11 07 C Internet Explorer iF uninsoo0 616KB Application 2005 8 31 EF 11 06 5 Messenger version ZEB Text Document 2005 68 11 FF 03 02 5 microsoft Frontpage 5 Movie Maker Sy moxa Sy MSN 5 MSN Gaming Zone an NetMeeting 9 Network Enabler Administrator 2 6 El 3 NPortAdminSuite Sy bin gt IPSerial 5 RealCom C NPortOrvMlanager 9 NPortSearch 5 NFortTool Online Services 5 Outlook Express 5 PEommLt12 5 UCFinder O Windows Media Player 4 gt Type Text Document Date Modified 2005 8 1 FF 03 02 Size 1 66 KB p 56 KB e My Computer ae NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual IP Serial LIB IP Serial LIB Function Groups Server Control Port Control Input Output Data Port Status Miscellaneous Inquiry nsio_init nsio open nsio read nsio_Istatus nsio_break nsio end nsio close nsio SetReadTimeouts nsio data status nsio break on nsio resetserver nsio ioctl nsio write nsio break off nsio checkalive nsio flowctrl nsio SetWriteTimeouts nsio_breakcount nsio DTR nsio RTS nsio_Ictrl nsio baud nsio_resetport Example Program char NPort I1A5150 5250 Nip 192 168 1 10 char buffer 255 data buffer 255 chars int port 1 Ist port int portid port handle nsio_init initial IP Serial Library portid nsio_open N
71. le Wiring A 3 Male DBO CONDOR WN Male DB25 aK ON ON W 0 Female DB9 RS 232 Device 9 pins DCD TxD RxD DSR GND DTR CTS RTS Female DB25 RS 232 Device 25 pins DCD TxD RxD DSR GND DTR CTS RTS Well Known Port Numbers In this appendix which is included for your reference we provide a list of Well Known port numbers that may cause network problems if you set NPort A5150 5250 to one of these ports Refer to RFC 1700 for Well Known port numbers or refer to the following introduction from the IANA The port numbers are divided into three ranges the Well Known Ports the Registered Ports and the Dynamic and or Private Ports The Well Known Ports range from 0 through 1023 The Registered Ports range from 1024 through 49151 The Dynamic and or Private Ports range from 49152 through 65535 The Well Known Ports are assigned by the IANA and on most systems can only be used by system processes or by programs executed by privileged users The following table shows famous port numbers among the well known port numbers For more details please visit the IANA website at http www 1ana org assignments port numbers O o ea 1 ro por Servico meo 2 management y OOOO o a osea Pr ci tiem may sowie O SSS Seat ao rr pon a frtrconrrotpn O rea as sor ine Mai Traster Protocol C r nemese O O O l 2 7 11 13 15 20 Z 23 25 a 2
72. lient Mode Refer to the table below the figures to see details of the meaning of each parameter 9 27 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration Ethernet Modem The TCP port that other devices must use to TCP port valid port No contact this device To avoid conflicts with Required standard TCP ports the default is set to 4001 CS TCP connection is not closed due to an idle serial line TCP alive check time TCP connection is automatically closed by this Optional 1 to 99 min device if there is no TCP activity for the given time AT Commands NPort IA5150 5250 supports the following common AT commands used with a typical modem No AT command Description Remarks 2 ATD lt IP gt lt Port gt Dial up the IP address Port No A e 1 ATE1 Echo ON default ATH1 Off hook att Speaker volume onion PURI mo fonte command OOOO ATQO ATO Quiet sommand dim ATOO ATZ Reset disconnect enter command mode and restore the flash settings AT amp C Serial port DCD control AT amp C0 DCD always on AT CI1 DTE detects connection by DCD on off default 9 28 13 ATV Result code type ATVO for digit code ATV 1 for text code 0 OK 1 connect default 2 ring 3 No carrier 4 error NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration 16 AT amp D Serial port DTR control AT amp D0 recognize DTE always ready AT amp D1 AT amp D2 reply DTE when DTR On default a atev ewes
73. link down 9 35 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration Monitor Monitor Line Click on Line under Monitor to show the operation mode and status of each connection IPx for each of the two serial ports 3 Main Menu Monitor Line Q Overview Basic Settings Line MJ Network Settings Port lop Mode IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4 Te Siia Geta 1 Real COM Mode Listen 2 RealcoMMode listen oOo po P P 60 Operating Settings ys Accessible IP Settings HC Auto Warning Settings greageecooees Monitor Async Click on Asyne under Monitor to show the current status of each of the two serial ports Main Menu Monitor Async Hal Overview Basic Settings Async E Network Settings Port RxCnt T xTotalCnt RxTotalCnt DSR cT S 3 Serial Settings 0 0 0 OFF OFF OFF sQ Operating Settings 0 o o an OFF Ha Accessible IP Settings a Auto Warning Settings Bo Monitor O Line pareceeevcessonses E O Async Setting Monitor Async Settings Click on Async Setting under Monitor to show the run time settings for each of the two serial ports J Main Menu Monitor Async Settings Overview 0 Basic Settings Async Settings opt por pudras osea Stop bits Pay Jaro IRTS CTs_ROWKOFF gt TVDSR e Serial Settings 19200 is 1 None Enable OFF OFF OFF OOO cocos a SS ET 60 Operating Settings Accessible IP Settings Auto Warning Settings Enable OFF OFF OFF goseoe
74. low shows the NPort Web console configuration window Enter the IP address and the Port number of the PC that you want to send this information to a Main Menu Network Settings e s rases Fress 192 164 127 254 ay ET TE YE T UDLUOLUUOLL NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Auto IP Report Protocol Auto IP Report Format MOXA 4 bytes Info 0 Info 1 L Info Info n Length Variable Length is Length Field ID List D Value Description Length ASCII char Hardware ID eee 6 bytes MAC address If the MAC address is 00 90 E8 01 02 03 the MAC O is 0 MAC 1 is 0x90 hex MAC 2 is OxE8 hex and so on 4 Serial Number E DWORD 5 IP Address 4 DWORD Netmask 4 DWORD Little endian 7 DefaultGateway 4 DWORD Firmware Version 4 DWORD Little endian Ver1 3 4 0x0103040 9 APID 4 DWORD AP ID Hardware ID Mapping Table AP ID Hardware ID 0x80005000 0x0504 NPort 5410 0x80005000 0x0534 NPort 5430 0x80005000 0x 1534 NPort 54301 0x80000312 0x0312 NPort 5230 0x80000312 0x0322 NPort 5210 D 2 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 O MOXA Internet Services LJ Problem Report Form O Product Return Procedure NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Service Information
75. mediately packs all data currently in its buffer and sends it to the NPort A5150 5250 s Ethernet port Factory Default Necessity None Optional 9 1 Q9 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration A ATTENTION Delimiter 2 is optional If left blank then Delimiter 1 alone trips clearing of the buffer If the size of the serial data received is greater than 1 KB the NPort 145150 5250 will automatically pack the data and send it to the Ethernet However to use the delimiter function you must at least enable Delimiter 1 If Delimiter 1 is left blank and Delimiter 2 is enabled the delimiter function will not work properly Delimiter process Setting Factory Default Do nothing Delimiter 1 l Delimiter 2 Do Nothing Optional Strip Delimiter Delimiter 1 or Delimiter 2 The data will be transmitted when an additional byte for Delimiter 1 or an additional 2 bytes for Delimiter 2 of data is received after receiving the Delimiter Strip Delimiter When the Delimiter is received the Delimiter is deleted 1 e stripped and the remaining data is transmitted Do nothing The data will be transmitted when the Delimiter is received Force transmit Setting Factory Default 0 Disable the force transmit timeout 1 to 65535 Forces the NPort A5150 5250 s TCP IP protocol software to try to pack serial data received during the specified time into the same data frame T
76. n Menu Operating Settings Overview a Basic Settings Port 1 J Network Settings FC Serial Settings Operation mode Reverse Telnet Made y S Operating Settings TCP alive check time 7 0 99 min O Port 1 OS Inactivity time lO 0 65535 ms l Q Accessible IP Settings Local TCP port 4001 Auto Warning Setting Monitor Map lt CR LF gt CR LE y C Change Password T Apply the above settings to all serial ports O Load Factory Default UU Save Restart Submit TCP alive check time Setting Factory Default Necessity 0 to 99 min Optional Specifies the time slice for checking if the TCP connection is alive If no response NPort IA will disconnect the original connection Setting Factory Default Necessity 0 to 65535 ms Optional Idle time setting for auto disconnection 0 min means it will never disconnect Local TCP port Setting Factory Default Necessity 1 to 65535 4001 Optional Each of NPort IA s serial ports is mapped to a TCP port To avoid conflicts with TCP ports set port numbers to 4001 for port1 4002 for port 2 etc like the default values Map lt CR LF gt Setting Factory Default Necessity CR LF or CR LF CR LF Optional If data received through NPort IA s Ethernet port is sent using the enter command the data will be transmitted out the serial port with an added 1 carriage return line feed if you select the lt CR LF gt opti
77. n port 4001 T Apply the above settings to all serial ports Local listen port will be enumerated automatically submit Packing length Default 0 The Delimiter Process will be followed regardless of the length of the data packet If the data length in bytes matches the configured value the data will be forced out The data length can be configured for 0 to 1024 bytes Set to 0 1f you do not need to limit the length Delimiter 1 Setting Factory Default Necessity Delimiter 2 Setting Factory Default Necessity Once the NPort IA5150 5250 receives both delimiters through its serial port it immediately packs all data currently in its buffer and sends it out the NPort IA5150 5250 s Ethernet port A ATTENTION Delimiter 2 is optional If left blank then Delimiter 1 alone trips clearing of the buffer If the size of the serial data received is greater than 1 KB the NPort 1A5150 5250 will automatically pack the data and send it to the Ethernet However to use the delimiter function you must at least enable Delimiter 1 If Delimiter 1 is left blank and Delimiter 2 1s enabled the delimiter function will not work properly 9 23 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration Delimiter process Setting Factory Default Do nothing Delimiter 1 l Delimiter 2 Do Nothing Optional Strip Delimiter Delimiter 1 or Delimiter 2 The data will be transmitted when an additional byte for D
78. nintentionally NPort IA5150 5250 will then force the existing TCP connection to close ATTENTION The Inactivity time should at least be set larger than that of Force transmit timeout To prevent the unintended loss of data due to the session being disconnected it is highly recommended that this value is set large enough so that the intended data transfer 1s completed Inactivity time is ONLY active when TCP connect on 1s set to Any character Ignore jammed IP Setting Factory Default Necessity Previously when Max connections gt 1 and the serial device is transmitting data if any one of the connected hosts is not responding it will wait until the data has been transmitted successfully before transmitting the second group of data to all hosts Currently if you select Yes for Ignore jammed IP the host that is not responding will be ignored but the data will still be transmitted to the other hosts 9 19 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration A Packing length Setting Factory Default Necessity Default 0 The Delimiter Process will be followed regardless of the length of the data packet If the data length in bytes matches the configured value the data will be forced out The data length can be configured for 0 to 1024 bytes Set to 0 1f you do not need to limit the length Delimiter 1 Setting Factory Default Necessity Delimiter 2 Setting Factory Default Nece
79. nts SNMP MI PSone i comidas ompinGeexs Frconntocaeor _nnpinseequets econnemaaarss _npinGeRespons comme smpiataps OOO ori potes podias Pron rpg rs ae i snmpOutGetResponses rs se Generic RS 232 like Group Seats General Port oe Asynchronous TN o ooo paoros C 3 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual SNMP Agents The Input Signal Table The Output Signal Table rs232InSigTable rs2320utSigTable rs232InSigEntry rs2320utS1gEntry rs232InSigPortIndex rs232OutSigPortIndex rs232InSigName rs2320utSigName rs232InSigState rs2320utSigState C 4 Auto IP Report Protocol NPort Series provides several ways to configure Ethernet IP addresses One is DHCP Client When you set up NPort to use DHCP Client to configure Ethernet IP addresses it will automatically send a DHCP request over the Ethernet to find the DHCP Server And then the DHCP Server will send an available IP address to the NPort The NPort will use this IP address for a period of time after receiving it but the NPort will send a DHCP request again to the DHCP Server Once the DHCP Server realizes that this IP address is to be released to other DHCP Clients the NPort then will receive a different IP address For this reason users sometimes find that the NPort will use different IP addresses not a fixed IP address In order to know which IP address the NPort is using you need to set up parameters in Network Settings via Web browser The figure be
80. ole Configuration TCP Server Mode Operating Settings Operation mode TCP Server Mode TCP alive check time a ss Inactivity time a rm 0 Ignore jammed IP No Yes Allow driver control No Yes Data Packing Delimiter il p ques Enable tC it Delimiter 2 0 mex enable Delimiter process Do Nothing Ml cerseessedieniy when Packing loncthis oy E a a Force transmit pO a i sna ec ans TCP Server Mode Local TCP port ao Command port 966 Ir Apply the above settings to all serial ports Local listen port will be enumerated automatically TCP alive check time Setting Factory Default Necessity 0 min TCP connection is not closed due to an idle TCP connection 1 to 99 min NPort A5150 5250 automatically closes the TCP connection if there is no TCP activity for the given time After the connection is closed NPort A5150 5250 starts listening for another host s TCP connection Inactivity time Setting Factory Default O ms TCP connection is not closed due to an idle serial line 0 65535 ms NPort IA5150 5250 automatically closes the TCP connection if there is no serial data activity for the given time After the connection is closed NPort A5150 5250 starts listening for another host s TCP connection This parameter defines the maintenance status as Closed or Listen for the TCP connection The connection is closed if there is no incoming or outgoing data through the serial port during the
81. on 1 e the cursor will jump to the next line and return to the first character of the line 2 carriage return if you select the lt CR gt option 1 e the cursor will return to the first character of the line 3 line feed if you select the lt LF gt option 1 e the cursor will jump to the next line but not move horizontally 9 30 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration Disabled Mode J Main Menu Operating Settings O Overview C Basic Settings Portal ye Network Settings Operation mode Disabled S Serial Settings Operation mode sable v Bo Operating Settings T Apply the above settings to all serial ports E Port 1 O Port 2 Submit Q Accessible IP Settings Sui When Operation mode is set to Disabled that particular port will be disabled Check the Apply the above settings to all serial ports to apply this setting to the other port Accessible IP Settings 3 Main Menu Accessible IP Settings Overview O Basic Settings Network Settings l Enable the accessible IP list Not checking Enable will allow all IPs to connect 1 Serial Settings No Activate the rule IP Address Netmask 23 Operating Settings llr FO Port 1 1 or Porte I ll dll O Accessible IP Settings O A S Auto Warning Setting 3 jE P Monitor F M O O Change Password O Load Factory Default 5 ui O s L y Save Restart E A O NPort
82. on groups 3 NPort Web Console Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back gt Y x B A pP Search 52 Favorites GA media 5 X EA Address l http 192 168 127 254 home htm Password 731a9e0a41ba3bb0a27ca8b330c239db8 Submit Submit MOXA Welcome to NPort s web console Model Name NPort 14 5250 IMAC Address 00 90 E8 52 50 16 Serial No 525016 Firmware Version 1 0 System Uptime lo days 00h 00m 35s NPort s web console provide the following function groups Basic Settings Server name real time clock time server IP address and Web console Telnet console Enable Disable function PLUDOUDODUDOD Network Settings IP address netmask default gateway static IP or dynamic IP DNS SNMP IP location report Serial Settings Baud rate start bits data bits stop bits flow control UART FIFO Operating Settings Operation mode TCP alive check inactivity delimiters force transmit timeout Accessible IP Settings Accessible IP or Accessible IP group Disable to accept all IP s connection Auto Warning Settings Auto warning E Mail SNMP Trap server IP address Relay Output 9 3 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration A ATTENTION If you can t remember the password the ONLY way to start configuring NPort IA5150 5250 is to load factory defaults by using the Reset button Remember to use NPort Administrator to exp
83. opper Dual power input Ethernet and relay output Connecting the Hardware This section describes how to connect NPort 1A5150 5250 to serial devices for first time testing purposes We cover Wiring Requirements Connecting the Power Grounding NPort 1A5150 5250 Series Connecting to the Network Connecting to a Serial Device and LED Indicators 2 2 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Getting Started Wiring Requirements A ATTENTION Safety First Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and or wiring your NPort IA5150 5250 Series Wiring Caution Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire Observe all electrical codes dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire size If the current goes above the maximum ratings the wiring could overheat causing serious damage to your equipment Temperature Caution Please take care when handling NPort A5150 5250 When plugged in NPort A5150 5250 s internal components generate heat and consequently the casing may feel hot to the touch You should also heed the following e Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices If power wiring and device wiring paths must cross make sure the wires are perpendicular at the intersection point NOTE Do not run signal or communication wiring and power wiring in the same wire conduit To avoid interference wires with different signal characteristics should be routed
84. ort by solving different field problems Via off line installation users can first process software installation for the host and then install the NPort A5150 5250 to different fields Use the following procedure to map COM ports l On line COM Mapping Connect NPort IA5150 5250 to the network gt Set NPort A5150 5250 to the proper IP address gt Map COMs to your host gt Apply Change 2 Off line COM Mapping Map COMs to your host gt Apply Change gt Connect NPort IA5150 5250 to the network gt Configure NPort IA5150 5250 s IP address On line COM Mapping 1 Broadcast Search for NPort IA5150 5250s on the network Administrator Configuration File Function Configuration View Help MEE Exit search Search IP Locate Configure Web Configuration O MNPort s gt NPort MAC Address IP Address Status Y Configuration E Monitor E Port Monitor oti COM Mapping Broadcast Search BE IP Address Report Fk Specify by IP Address 2 Select the COM Mapping function group e Administrator COM Mapping File Function COM Mapping View Help Fl mE Exit a m E Add Remove PRI Configure al MPOrE gt Configuration Monitor E Port Monitor COM Mapping 0 COM IP Address Port COM Fort Mode Paramete han itis ECOM Mapping gt 4 IP Address Report 6 20 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator 3 Add th
85. ort the configuration file when you have finished the configuration After using the Reset button to load factory defaults your configuration can be easily reloaded into NPort IA5150 5250 by using the NPort Administrator Import function Refer to Chapter 6 for more details about using the Export and Import functions A ATTENTION If your NPort 1A5150 5250 application requires using password protection you must enable the cookie function in your browser If the cookie function is disabled you will not be allowed to enter the Web Console Screen Basic Settings 4 NPort Web Console Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back nial gt x B Ao Search 52 Favorites GA media E lt E a A Address http 192 168 127 254 home htm Password 731a9e0a41ba3bb0a27ca8b330c239db8 Submit Submit z J Main Menu Basic Setting oO Overview Q Basic Settings Server name NPIA 5250_525016 Network Settings E eo Serial Settings Time zone GMT Greenwich Mean Time Dublin Edinburgh Lisbon London _ Operating Settings Q Accessible IP Settings lLocal time 2005 sfe 75 E i 56 36 Auto Warning Settings Modify H Monitor Time server O Change Password Settings Y Load Factory Default Web console Enable Disable O Save Restart Y 4 Telnet console Enable Disable Reset button protect No Yes Server name Setting Factory D
86. ort this configuration file to another host and use the same COM Mapping settings in the other host Administrator COM Mapping File Function COM Mapping View Help F a mi E wit Add Remove Apply Configure COM Mapping 2 COM Parar Port 8 5250 192 168 9 145 COMS Hi Pertormance FIFO Ena S600 NFort l 5250 192 168 9 145 2 COM Hi Pertormance FIFO Ena S600 E Configuration ff Monitor 5 Port Monitor dE COM Mapping A Bese O IP Address Report Fi ad Add Target Remove Target Enable Disable COM Settings Discard Change A Export COM Mapping Import COM Mapping Off line COM Mapping 1 Add a target by inputting the IP address and selecting the Model Name without physically connecting the NPort 1A5150 5250 to the network x Cr Select From List Rescan select All Clear All MAC Address IP Address Ol HFort lA 5250 00 90 8 52 50 16 192 166 9 149 e Input manually IP Address 192 168 9 149 Model Es z Parts 2 Port s y OK XK Cancel 6 25 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator 2 Modify the port settings as needed 3 Administrator COM Mapping File Function COM Mapping View Help n 2 2 Exit Add Remove APP Configure COM Mapping 2 COM E F NPort Paramete 9 faena A ooo A a i AAA A BS Monitor 2 NPort l4 5250 192 168 9 14
87. p bits Parity FIFO Flaw ctrl Interface Port 1 1115200 E fi None Enable RTS CTS IRS 232 Port a 1115200 E 2 None Enable IRTS CTS IRS 232 To modify serial settings for a particular port click on either Port 1 or Port 2 under Serial Settings located under Main Menu on the left side of the browser window J Main Menu Serial Settings O Overview OQ Basic Settings A C Network Settings Port alias NPort_14 5250 EY Serial Settings Serial Parameters E hoii 115200 0 Port 2 7 Operating Settings Data bits E fi oO Accessible IP Settings Stop bits Baud rate H Auto Warning Settings i Parit None Monitor Q Change Password Flow control RTS CTS y Oo Load Factory Default FIFO C Save Restart Enable Disable Interface RS 232 Ir Apply the above settings to all serial ports Port alias Setting Factory Default 1 to 15 characters None Optional E g PLC No 1 Port alias is included to allow easy identification of the serial devices that are connected to NPort IA5150 5250 s serial port Serial Parameters A ATTENTION Check the serial communication parameters in your Serial Device s user s manual You should set up NPort I A5150 5250 s serial parameters with the same communication parameters used by your serial devices NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration Baud rate
88. pecify by IP address was used to locate it and the password has not yet been entered from within the current Administrator session Unlock Fixed The NPort IA5150 5250 is password protected Specify by IP address was used to locate it and the password has been entered from within the current Administrator session Henceforth during this Administrator session activating various utilities for this NPort IA5150 5250 will not require re entering the server password Configuring NPort 1A5150 5250 In this section we illustrate how to access NPort 1A5150 5250 s configuration utility You should first make sure that you can connect over the network from your computer to the NPort TA5150 5250 1 To start NPort Administrator click on Start gt NPort Administration Suite gt NPort Administrator A fm Accessories E ie Startup r UC Finder fag NPort Administration Suite El IP Serial Lib Reference e NPort Administrator E Version info NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator 2 Unlock the NPort IA5150 5250 you wish to configure if it is password protected Right click on the NPort A5150 5250 and select Configure to start the configuration Administrator Configuration AE a o Configuration OS ren TITT piepe aeei at pucca ses EE ata asis z SCRE Spee ST Pr rr rana Carra go E Monitor a BroadcatSerch E Port Monitor sa Specify by IP Address fig COM Mapping BE IP Addr
89. port After that NPort I45150 5250 immediately enters data mode Dial out NPort IA5150 5250 accepts the AT command ATD lt IP gt lt TCP port gt from the serial port and then requests a TCP connection from the remote Ethernet Modem or PC This is where lt IP gt is the IP address of the remote Ethernet modem or PC and lt TCP port gt is the TCP port number of the remote Ethernet modem or PC Once the remote unit accepts this TCP connection NPort A5150 5250 will send out the CONNECT lt baud gt signal via the serial port and then enter data mode Disconnection request from local site When NPort IA5150 5250s is in data mode the user can drive the DTR signal to OFF or send from the local serial port to NPort IA5150 5250 NPort A5150 5250 will enter command mode and return NO CARRIER via the serial port and then input ATH to shut down the TCP connection after 1 second The command cannot be divided The character can be changed in register S2 and the guard time which prefixes and suffixes the in order to protect the raw data can be changed in register S12 Disconnection request from remote site After the TCP connection has been shut down by the remote Ethernet modem or PC NPort A5150 5250 will send the NO CARRIER signal via the serial port and then return to command mode The following tables give the additional parameters that can be configured for TCP C
90. port and the serial device is connected to the RS 232 port of the other NPort A5150 5250 The two NPort 1A5150 5250 device servers are then connected to each other with a cross over Ethernet cable both are connected to the same LAN or in a more advanced setup they communicate with each other over a WAN 1 e through one or more routers Pair Connection Mode transparently transfers both data and modem control signals although it cannot transmit the DCD signal between the two NPorts Pair Connection Master Mode When using Pair Connection Mode you must select Pair Connection Master Mode for the Operation mode of one of the NPort A5150 5250 device servers In effect this NPort A5150 5250 will be acting as a TCP client I Main Menu Operating Settings Overview Basic Settings Port 1 Network Settings z z 20 Serial Settings Operation mode Pair Connection Master Mode y a Operating Settings TCP alive check time 7 co 99 min ts de Destination IP address 1192 168 1 4001 U1 Accessible IP Settings Apply the above settings to all serial ports 1 Auto Warning Setting Monitor Submit ae Submit 1 Change Password Submit O Load Factory Default T EE alive check time Setting alta Default 0 min TCP connection is not closed due to an idle TCP connection 1 to 99 min NPort A5150 5250 closes the TCP connection automatically if there is no TCP activity for the given tim
91. put box and then click OK Run El ES Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Open telnet 192 168 127 254 Cancel Browse 3 When the Telnet window opens if you are prompted to input the Console password input the password and then press Enter Note that this page will only appear if the NPort IA5150 5250 is password protected ow Telnet 192 168 127 254 ioj xj Model name NPort ITA 5S258 MAG address gt B0 950 E8 52 58 16 Serial Ho 525816 Firmware version 1 8 System uptime A days BHAh Am 28s Please keyin your password 3 3 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Initial IP Address Configuration 4 Type 2 to select Network settings and then press Enter 1 gt 20 cd cd 25 6 cy H c Ca Cu a cq a Main Menu gt gt Basic settings Metwork settings Serial settings Operating settings Accessible IP settings Auto warning settings Monitor Ping Change password Load factory default View settings Save Restart Quit Key in your selection 2 5 Type 1 to select IP address and then press Enter K Main Menu gt Hetuork settings cd c2 gt cd cd cS gt 265 C7 ch co Ca ch gt Cc cd gt Cu cm cq IP address Metmask Gateway IP configuration DNS server 1 DNS server 2 SMMP SNMP community name SNMP contact SNMP location Auto IP report to IP Auto IP r
92. r by selecting acknowledge event from the web console or Telnet When the Relay Output is issuing a warning the Ready LED will flash in red until the warning event ceases 9 34 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration A DCD changed A change in the DCD Data Carrier Detect signal indicates that the modem connection status has changed For example If the DCD signal changes to low it means that the connection line is down When the DCD signal changes to low NPort IA will immediately send a warning NPort IA supports different approaches to warn engineers automatically such as by email SNMP trap and relay output which closes the circuit Users can connect to Monitor gt Relay Output from the web console to check what event caused the warning You can cancel the relay output status by changing the DCD signal changing to high or by selecting acknowledge event from the web console or Telnet When the Relay Output is issuing a warning the Ready LED will flash in red until the warning event ceases DSR changed A change in the DSR Data Carrier Detect signal indicates that the data communication equipment is powered off For example If the DSR signal changes to low it means that the data communication equipment is powered down When the DSR signal changes to low NPort IA will immediately send a warning NPort IA supports different approaches to warn engineers automatically such as by em
93. r name TA Operating Settings Password PE Porti LC ae From E mail address NPIA 5250_525016 moxa com O Accessible IP Settings EAN Ag Auto Warning Settings 2 E mail and SNMP Trap C Event Type E mail address 3 3 Monitor g Change Password 2 Load Factory Default C Save Restart Mail server E mail address 2 E mail address 4 SNMP trap server SNMP trap server IP or domain name Mail Server Mail server Setting Factory Default Necessity IP Address or Domain Name None Optional User name Setting Factory Default Necessity 1 to 15 characters None Optional Password Setting Factory Default Necessity 1 to 15 characters None Optional From E mail address Setting Factory Default Necessity 1 to 63 characters None Optional E mail address 1 2 3 4 Setting Factory Default Necessity dh ERLE 1 to 63 characters None Optional 7 do N NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration A ATTENTION Consult your Network Administrator or ISP for the proper mail server settings The Auto warning function may not work properly if it is not configured correctly NPort IA5150 5250 SMTP AUTH supports LOGIN PLAIN CRAM MDS RFC 2554 SNMP Trap Server SNMP trap server IP or domain name Setting Factory Default Event Type Event Type Col
94. re familiar with serial communication IP Serial Library provides well designed function calls that have the same style as Moxa s PComm Library IP Serial Library is amazingly simple and easy to understand By including it in your VB C or Delphi programming environment you can program your own TCP IP application with the ability to control serial communication parameters NPort IA5150 5250 uses 2 TCP ports for communication between the NPort 1A5150 5250 and host computer s Real COM driver NPort IA5150 5250 uses a data port and command port to provide pure data transfer without decode and encode Compared to using only one TCP port to control serial communication such as RFC 2217 IP Serial Library uses a command port to communicate with NPort A5150 5250 from the user s program IP Serial Library not only runs with excellent efficiency but also runs without any decode or encode problems How to install IP Serial Library IP Serial Lib comes with the NPort IA5150 5250 Administration Suite Refer to the IPSerial directory for more details about the function definitions NPortAdminSuite 0 x File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back gt gt Bi yo Search gt Folders HBL Address F Program Files NPortAdminSuite Go Folders Mame_ Size Type Date Modified El See WINXP Fi bin File Folder 2005 98 31 EF 11 07 5 Documents and Settings IPserial File Folder 2005 08 31 EF 11 07 El 5 Program Files RealCom File Fo
95. rk properly Ignore jammed IP Setting Factory Default Necessity No or Yes Optional Previously when Max connections gt 1 and the serial device is transmitting data if any one of the connected hosts is not responding it will wait until the data has been transmitted successfully before transmitting the second group of data to all hosts Currently if you select Yes for Ignore jammed IP the host that is not responding will be ignored but the data will still be transmitted to O Yes or No Optional If max connection is greater than 1 NPort will ignore driver control commands from all connected hosts However if you set Allow driver control to YES control commands will be accepted Note that since NPort IA may get configuration changes from multiple hosts the most recent command received will take precedence Setting Factory Default Necessity O Packing length Setting Factory Default Necessity 0 to 1024 Optional Default 0 The Delimiter Process will be followed regardless of the length of the data packet If the data length in bytes matches the configured value the data will be forced out The data length can be configured for 0 to 1024 bytes Set to 0 1f you do not need to limit the length Delimiter 1 Setting Factory Default Necessity 00 to FF hex None Optional Delimiter 2 Setting 00 to FF hex Once the NPort A5150 5250 receives both delimiters through its serial port it im
96. s only 1 host s Real COM driver to open the specific NPort 1A5150 5250 serial port Max connection 2 to 4 Allows 2 to 4 host s Real COM drivers to open the specific NPort IA5150 5250 serial port at the same time When multiple hosts Real COM drivers open the serial port at the same time the COM driver only provides a pure data tunnel without control ability That is this serial port parameter will use the firmware settings instead of depending on your application program AP Application software that is based on the COM driver will receive a driver response of success when the software uses any of the Win32 API functions The firmware will only send the data back to the driver on the host Data will be sent first in first out when data comes into the NPort 1A5150 5250 from the Ethernet interface 9 12 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration A ATTENTION When Max connection is set to 2 3 or 4 this means that NPort IA5150 5250 will be using a multi connection application 1 e 2 3 or 4 hosts are allowed access to the port at the same time When using a multi connection application NPort A5150 5250 will use the serial communication parameters set in the console All of the hosts connected to that port must use the same serial settings If one of the hosts opens the COM port with parameters that are different from NPort 145150 5250 s console setting data communication may not wo
97. separately e You can use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to determine which wires should be kept separate The rule of thumb is that wiring that shares similar electrical characteristics can be bundled together e Keep input wiring and output wiring separate e Where necessary it is strongly advised that you label wiring to all devices in the system Connecting the Power Connect the 12 48 VDC power line with NPort IA5150 5250 s terminal block If the power is properly supplied the Ready LED will show a solid red color until the system is ready at which time the Ready LED will change to a green color Grounding NPort 1A5150 5250 Series Grounding and wire routing helps limit the effects of noise due to electromagnetic interference EMI Run the ground connection from the ground screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting devices A ATTENTION This product is intended to be mounted to a well grounded mounting surface such as a metal panel 2 3 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Getting Started fa S rN o SG The Shielded Ground sometimes called Protected Ground contact is the left most contact of the 7 pin power terminal block connector when viewed from the angle shown here Connect the SG wire to an appropriate grounded metal surface Connecting to the Network Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to NPort 1A5150 5250 s 10 100M Ethernet port and the other end of the cable
98. sories Startup LIC Finder 6 10 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator 2 Unlock the NPort IA5150 5250 you wish to configure if it is password protected Right click on a specific NPort IA5150 5250 and select the Upgrade Firmware function to start upgrading the firmware 4 Administrator Configuration Ioj x Eile Function Configuration wiew Help H pe Search SearchlP Locate Configure Web ae 8 Configuration E Monitor Port Monitor jun E COM Mapping a E IP Address Report E a Search it by IP Address a a o El TS o E 8 Er q ls or A 3 Select the correct ROM file to download Select File es Select File File Marne FA Administratore Documents FIA 1 0 rorn Browse af OF Cancel 4 Wait while the Upgrade Firmware action 1s processed Processing please wait x Cancel MAC Address IP Address HFort l 5250 00 90 8 525076 192 168 127 254 Waiting A ATTENTION You can simultaneously upgrade the firmware of multiple NPort IA5150 5250s that are of the same model To select multiple NPort IA5150 5250s hold down the Ctrl key when selecting an additional NPort IA5150 5250 or hold down the Shift key to select a block of NPort IA5150 5250s 6 11 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator Export Configuration To export the configuration of an NPort 1A5150 5250 right cl
99. specific Inactivity time If the Inactivity time is set to 0 the current TCP connection is kept active until a connection close request is received Although Inactivity time is disabled the NPort IA5150 5250 will check the connection status between the NPort A5150 5250 and remote host by sending keep alive packets periodically If the remote host does not respond to the packet NPort A5150 5250 assumes that the connection was closed down unintentionally NPort IA5150 5250 will then force the existing TCP connection to close 9 15 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration A ATTENTION The Inactivity time should at least be set larger than that of Force transmit timeout To prevent the unintended loss of data due to the session being disconnected it is highly recommended that this value is set large enough so that the intended data transfer 1s completed Max connection Setting Factory Default Necessity 1 2 3 4 Required Max connection is usually used when the user needs to receive data from different hosts simultaneously The factory default only allows 1 connection at a time Max Connection 1 NPort IA5150 5250 only allows 1 host to open the TCP connection to the specific serial port Max Connection 2 to 4 Allows 2 to 4 host s TCP connection request to open this NPort IA5150 5250 serial port at the same time When multiple hosts establish a TCP connection to the specific serial port
100. ss NPort IA5150 5250 also comes with a Real COM TTY driver that transmits all serial signals intact This means that your existing COM TTY based software can be preserved without needing to invest in additional software Three different Socket Modes are available TCP Server TCP Client and UDP Server Client The main difference between the TCP and UDP protocols is that TCP guarantees delivery of data by requiring the recipient to send an acknowledgement to the sender UDP does not require this type of verification making it possible to offer speedier delivery UDP also allows unicast or multicast of data to only one IP or groups of IP addresses Real COM Mode NPort IA5150 5250 comes equipped with COM Real COM Mode drivers that work with Windows 95 98 ME NT 2000 XP systems and also TTY drivers for Linux systems The driver establishes a transparent connection between host and serial device by mapping the IP Port of the NPort TA5150 5250 s serial port to a local COM TTY port on the host computer Real COM Mode also supports up to 4 simultaneous connections so that multiple hosts can collect data from the same serial device at the same time Driver Mode RS 232 422 485 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Choosing the Proper Operation Mode A ATTENTION The driver used for Real COM Mode comes with the NPort IA5150 5250 NPort Administrator The driver is installed automatically on your computer when you install NPort IA5150 5250
101. ss Configuration Take the following steps to use ARP to configure the IP address 1 Obtain a valid IP address for your NPort 1A5150 5250 from your network administrator 2 Obtain NPort IA5150 5250 s MAC address from the label on its bottom panel 3 Execute the arp s command from your computer s MS DOS prompt by typing arp s 192 168 200 100 00 90 E8 xx xx xx This is where 192 168 200 100 is the new IP address and 00 90 E8 xx xx xx is the MAC address for your NPort 1A5150 5250 Be sure to use the actual IP address and MAC address for your NPort IA5150 5250 4 Next execute a special Telnet command by typing telnet 192 168 200 100 6000 After issuing this command a Connect failed message will appear as shown here After the NPort IA5150 5250 reboots its IP address should be updated to the new address and you can reconnect using either Telnet Web or Administrator to check that the update was successful Connect failed ES Could not open a connection to 192 168 200 700 Telnet Console Depending on how your computer and network are configured you may find 1t convenient to use network access to set up your NPort A5150 5250 s IP address This can be done using Telnet A ATTENTION Figures in this chapter were generated using NPort IA5250 1 From the Windows desktop click on Start and then select Run 2 Typetelnet 192 168 127 254 use the correct IP address if different from the default in the Open text in
102. ssesoosoosoesoseoecocsoesocepesocssos Monitor Relay Outout Click on Relay Output under Monitor to display the Relay Output Status for each of the report types Power failure Ethernet link down etc 9 36 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration J Main Menu Monitor Relay Output O Overview ES Basic Settings Po Relay Output Status Le HC Serial Settings wedge Event Ethernet link down 7 Operating Settings Pa Accessible IP Settings Ethernet2 link down A Auto Warning Settings DCD changed Port 1 BS I Y Monitor DCD changed Port 2 aa r Line ye Async psr changed Port 1 a DSR changed Port 2 owedge Event wedge Event Acknowledge Event wedge Event O Asyne Setting 1 Relay Output Change Password J Main Menu Change password oO Overview Basic Settings Old password Network Settings E A Serial Settings LC Porta Retype password O Port2 acy Operating Settings Submit O Porta Input the Old password and New password to change the password Leave the password boxes blank to erase the password If the password is erased then NPort IA5150 5250 will not have password protection A ATTENTION If you forget the password the ONLY way to configure NPort IA5150 5250 is by using the Reset button on NPort IA5150 5250 s casing
103. ssity Once the NPort IA5150 5250 receives both delimiters through its serial port it immediately packs all data currently in its buffer and sends it to the NPort A5150 5250 s Ethernet port ATTENTION Delimiter 2 is optional If left blank then Delimiter 1 alone trips clearing of the buffer If the size of the serial data received is greater than 1 KB the NPort 1A5150 5250 will automatically pack the data and send it to the Ethernet However to use the delimiter function you must at least enable Delimiter 1 If Delimiter 1 is left blank and Delimiter 2 is enabled the delimiter function will not work properly Delimiter process Setting Factory Default Necessity Do nothing Delimiter 1 Delimiter 2 Strip Delimiter Delimiter 1 or Delimiter 2 The data will be transmitted when an additional byte for Delimiter 1 or an additional 2 bytes for Delimiter 2 of data is received after receiving the Delimiter Do Nothing Optional Strip Delimiter When the Delimiter is received the Delimiter is deleted 1 e stripped and the remaining data is transmitted Do nothing The data will be transmitted when the Delimiter is received Force transmit Setting Factory Default 0 Disable the force transmit timeout 1 to 65535 Forces the NPort A5150 5250 s TCP IP protocol software to try to pack serial data received during the specified time into the same data frame This parameter defines the time interval
104. st system registry The host computer will not have the ability to use the COM port until after Apply Change is selected g Administrator COM Mapping Fille Function COM Mapping View Help no og 2 Exit Add Remove Apply Configure COM Mapping 2 COM Pare NPort l4 5250 E 168 9 1439 Hi Performance FIFO Ena 3601 2 NPort 4 5250 192 168 9 149 2 COM4 Hi Performance FIFO Ena 60 al WPort ae 8 Configuration E Monitor Fort Monitor Bie e COM Mapping 4E IP Address Report 2 Add Target Remove Target Enable Disable Ff COM Settings ei Apply Change Discard Change 10 Select Discard Change to tell Administrator NOT to save the COM Mapping information to the host Administrator COM Mapping Fille Function COM Mapping View Help am Remove Configure COM Mapping 2 COM a NPort Ho Moda IP Address Pot COM Port Mode E LL Configuration HPort 5250 192 168 9 145 1 COMS Hi Pertormance FIFO Ena 360 Monitor gt MPrort l4 5250 192 168 9149 2 COM4 Hi Performance FIFO Ena 960 E Port Monitor COM Mapping da EE IP Address Report may do Target Remove Target Enable Disable Fe COM Settings E Apply Change Discard Change Export COM Mapping Import COM Mapping 6 24 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator 11 To save the configuration to a text file select Export COM Mapping You will then be able to imp
105. t the e mail auto warning 9 33 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration Password changed The user has changed NPort IA5150 5250 s password When the password changes NPort A5150 5250 will send an e mail with the password changed notice before NPort A5150 5250 reboots If the NPort 1A5150 5250 is unable to send an e mail message to the mail server within 15 seconds NPort IA5150 5250 will reboot anyway and abort the e mail auto warning Power failure We provide two DC power inputs for redundancy NPort IA supports different approaches to warn engineers automatically such as by email or relay output which closes the circuit Users can connect to Monitor gt Relay Output from the web console to check what event causes the warning The relay output will be canceled after the power recovers or by selecting acknowledge event using the web console or Telnet When the Relay Output is sending a warning the Ready LED will flash red until the warning event ceases 3 Main Menu Monitor Relay Output oO Overview Basic Settings Relay Output Status 0 Network Settings Power failure a ed Serial Settings Ethernet1 link down ao AO Operating Settings 0 Accessible IP Settings Auto Warning Settings DCD changed Port 1 Ethernet2 link down sees EE ee DCD changed Port 2 gt i Pl Line Key Async DSR changed Port 1
106. the native COM port Once you have enabled the Fast Flush function you can check to see if there has been an improvement in performance e By default the optional Fast Flush function is disabled If you would like to enable this function from the NPort Administrator double click on the COM ports that are mapped to the NPort and then select the Fast Flush checkbox You should find that when Fast Flush is enabled the NPort driver will work faster with PurgeComm COM Port Settings x Fort Number 1 Ports Selected 1st port it Port 1 Basic Settings Advanced Settings Serial Parameters Tx Mode FIFO Enable k Fast Flush Orly Flush Local Butter Spply Al Selected Parts w OK Cancel 8 The Serial Parameter settings shown here are the default settings when the NPort A5150 5250 is powered on However the program can redefine the serial parameters to different values after the program opens the port via Win 32 API COM Port Settings x Fort Number 1 Port s Selected 1st port is Port 1 Basic Settings Advanced Settings Serial Parameters Baud Rate Parity Data Bits Stop Bits 1 ki Flow Control Hone pply All Selected Parts w OK XK Cancel 6 23 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator 9 After setting the COM Mapping remember to select Apply Change to save the information in the ho
107. to 1024 bytes Set to 0 1f you do not need to limit the length Delimiter 1 Setting Factory Default Necessity 9 1 O NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Web Console Configuration A Delimiter 2 Setting Factory Default 001 FF he Once the NPort IA5150 5250 receives both delimiters through its serial port it immediately packs all data currently in its buffer and sends it to the NPort A5150 5250 s Ethernet port ATTENTION Delimiter 2 is optional If left blank then Delimiter 1 alone trips clearing of the buffer If the size of the serial data received is greater than 1 KB the NPort 1A5150 5250 will automatically pack the data and send it to the Ethernet However to use the delimiter function you must at least enable Delimiter 1 If Delimiter 1 is left blank and Delimiter 2 1s enabled the delimiter function will not work properly Delimiter process Setting Factory Default Do nothing Delimiter 1 l Delimiter 2 Do Nothing Optional Strip Delimiter Delimiter 1 or Delimiter 2 The data will be transmitted when an additional byte for Delimiter 1 or an additional 2 bytes for Delimiter 2 of data is received after receiving the Delimiter Strip Delimiter When the Delimiter is received the Delimiter is deleted 1 e stripped and the remaining data is transmitted Do nothing The data will be transmitted when the Delimiter is received Force transmit Setting Factory Default
108. to the Ethernet network If the cable is properly connected NPort 1 A5150 5250 will indicate a valid connection to the Ethernet in the following ways e The Ethernet LED maintains a solid green color when connected to a 100 Mbps Ethernet network e The Ethernet LED maintains a solid orange color when connected to a 10 Mbps Ethernet network e The Ethernet LED will flash when Ethernet packets are being transmitted or received NOTE NPort IA5150 and NPort IA5250 each have 2 Ethernet ports which can be used to create an open chain of NPort IA device servers You must be careful not to connect the Ethernet ports of the two device servers at the ends of the chain In other words NPort IA does NOT support a closed chain Connecting to a Serial Device Connect the serial data cable between NPort IA5150 5250 and the serial device Serial data cables are optional accessories for NPort NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Getting Started LED Indicators The top panels of all NPort A5150 5250 device servers have four LED indicators as described in the following table LED Name LED Color LED Function Ane Power is being supplied to power input PWR1 PWR2 Steady on Power is on and NPort IA is booting up Blinking Indicates an IP conflict or DHCP or BOOTP server did not respond properly or a relay output occurred When the above two conditions occur at the same time check the relay output first If after resolving the relay
109. topped 2 Port s gt a 8 Configuration E Monitor E a Port Monitor ju oi COM Mapping oie IP Address Report NPotl45250 00 90 E8 52 50 16 1921689149 1 OM NPort l 5250 00 90 E8 52 50 16 1921689149 2 RealCOMMode Not Alive Select or de select Monitor Items Use the single arrowhead buttons to move highlighted items from one box to the other Use the double arrowhead buttons to move all items in one box to the other Monitor Settings xi De selected Items Conn Status Remote IP Serial Line Status Tex after Conn Tx Aix after Mon Tx Ax Throw TR Inte Thron COM Number Model MAC Address IF Address gt Fara x BiB Load Default A Ok XA Cancel 6 19 NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator COM Mapping Windows Administration Suite comes with Windows 95 98 ME NT 2000 XP Real COM drivers After you install NPort 1A5150 5250 Administration Suite there are two ways to set up the NPort A5150 5250 serial port as your host s remote COM port The first way is with On line COM Mapping On line COM Mapping will check to make sure that the NPort IA5150 5250 is connected correctly to the network and then install the driver on the host computer The second way 1s with Off line COM Installation without first connecting the NPort A5150 5250 to the network Off line COM Mapping can decrease the system integrator s eff
110. tor 6 Select the COM No COM ports that are In use or Assigned will also be indicated in this drop down list If you select multiple serial ports or multiple NPort IA5150 5250s remember to check the Auto Enumerating function to use the COM No you select as the first COM No COM Port Settings x Fort Number 1 Port s Selected 1st port is Port 1 Basic Settings Advanced Settings Serial Parameters COM Mumber COMS current assigned lasslgner rf OK XK Cancel x Port Number 1 Port s Selected 1st port is Port 1 Basic Settings Advanced Settings Serial Parameters COM Number Auto Enumerating EAM Humber for L Selected Ports w OK X Cancel 7 Hi performance mode is the default for Tx mode If the driver completes sending data out to the NPort IA5150 5250 the driver will respond Tx Empty to the program Under classical mode the driver will not notify the user s program that Tx is completed until all Tx data has been sent out from the NPort IA5150 5250 this mode will cause lower throughput If you want to ensure that all data is sent out before further processing classical mode 1s recommended Enable Disable Tx Rx FIFO If disabled NPort IA5150 5250 will send one byte each time the Tx FIFO becomes empty and an Rx interrupt will be generated for each incoming byte This will result in a faster response and lower throughput If you want to
111. uite Select Start Menu Folder Where should Setup place the program s shortcuts HPort Administration Suite ral 19 Setup NPort Administration Suite Ready to Install Setup is now ready to begin installing NPort Administration Suite on your computer NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator 5 The Installing window reports the progress of the installation e Setup NPort Administration Suite Installing Please wait while Setup installs NPort Administration Suite on your computer Extracting files F Program Files WPork4dminS ites PS enal E samplessvichhM ultiPorA source h aa 6 Click on Next to proceed with the installation ie Setup NPort Administration Suite Information Please read the following important information before continuing When you are ready to continue with Setup click Next NPort Administration Suite 1 Component List 1 Utilities 2 Real Com Mode Support Package 3 IF Serial Lib Package 2 Utilities Provides Configure Monitor and COM mapping administration utilities hor HM Prt 3 Real Com Mode Support Package Provides a mizc lib for Real COM management 4 IP Serial Lib Package NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual 7 Click on Finish to complete the installation of NPort IA5150 5250 Administration Suite e Setup NPort Administration Suite Completing the NPort Administration Suite Setup Wizard Set
112. up has finished installing NPort Administration Suite on your computer The application may be launched by selecting the installed icons Click Finish to exit Setup lt Back The Administrator Configuration window is divided into four parts The top section contains the function list and online help area Windows NT does not support this chm file format The five Administrator function groups are listed in the left section A list of NPort A5150 5250 serial device servers each of which can be selected to process user requirements is displayed in the right section The activity Log which displays messages that record the user s processing history 1s shown in the bottom section 4 Adminishrator Configqurathan Fie Funcion Coniguiaton Yew Hep nn E 2 A Ext seach SesohlP orinar el Funcion Configuration O NPort s fea NP Ho Modi MAC Addiess IPAddess Stat Confguratior Hore ot U Port Montes dl COM Mapping Ae IP Addes Repeat berag Log O Monitos Log 0 Now ZDOSPAFaL IMA 6 5 Configuring NPort Administrator NPort 1A5150 5250 Series User s Manual Configuring NPort Administrator Broadcast Search The Broadcast Search function is used to locate all NPort A5150 5250s that are connected to the same LAN as your computer Since the Broadcast Search function searches by MAC address and not IP address all NPort IA5150 5250s connected to the LAN will be located regardless of wheth

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