MOXA MOXA NPORT 6150 Instructions

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NPort 6150/6250 Series

Quick Installation Guide

Edition 10.0, November 2017

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Overview

The NPort 6150/6250 series secure serial device servers provide reliable
serial-to-Ethernet connectivity for a wide range of serial devices. The
NPort 6150/6250 support TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, and
Pair-Connection operation modes to ensure the compatibility of network
software. In addition, the NPort 6150/6250 also support Secure TCP
Server, Secure TCP Client, Secure Pair-Connection, and Secure Real COM
modes for security critical applications such as banking, telecom, access
control, and remote site management.

Package Checklist

Before installing a NPort 6150/6250 secure device server, verify that the
package contains the following items:

• NPort 6150 or NPort 6250

• Power adapter (does not apply to -T models)

• 2 wallmount ears

• Documentation and software CD

• Quick installation guide (this guide)

• Warranty card

Optional Accessories

• DK-35A: DIN-rail mounting kit (35 mm)

• DIN-rail power supply

• CBL-RJ45M9-150: 8-pin RJ45 to male DB9 cable

• CBL-RJ45M25-150: 8-pin RJ45 to ma le DB25 cable

NOTE: Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items
are missing or damaged.

Hardware Introduction

NPort 6150

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NPort 6250

LED Name

LED Color

LED Function

PWR

Red

Power is being supplied to the power input.

Steady on

Power is on and the NPort is
booting up.

occurred. Check the relay

output first. If after resolving the

server did not respond properly.

Steady on

Power is on and the NPort is
functioning normally.

Blinkin g

The device server has been

Location function.

Off

Power is off, or power error condition exists.

Reset Button—Press the Reset Button continuously for 5 sec to load
factory defaults. Use a pointed object, such as a straightened paper clip or
toothpick, to press the reset button. This will cause the Ready LED to blink
on and off. The factory defaults will be loaded once the Ready LED stops
blinking (after about 5 seconds). At this point, you should release the
reset button.

LED Indicators

Blinkin g Indicates an IP conflict, or, the

Red

Ready

Green

DHCP or BOOTP server did not
respond properly or a relay
output

relay output the RDY LED is still
blinking, then there is an IP
conflict, or the DHCP or BOOTP

located by the Administrator’s

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LED Name

LED Color

LED Function

Link

Orange

10 Mbps Ethernet connection

Green

100 Mbps Ethernet connection

Off

Ethernet cable is disconnected, or has a short.

Orange

Serial port is rece iving data.

Green

Serial port is transmitting data.

No data is being transmitted or received
through the serial port.

software.

Serial port has not been opened by server side
software.

Jumpers are used to set the pull high/low

resistors. The default is 150 kΩ. Short
th e ju mpe rs to set th is va lu e to 1 kΩ. Do
not use the 1 kΩ setting with RS

mode, since doing so will degrade the
RS
communication distance.

STEP 1:

Connect the 12-48 VDC power adaptor to the NPort 6150 and
then plug the power adaptor into a DC outlet.

STEP 2:

For first-time configuration, use a cross-over Ethernet cable to
connect the NPort
cable. For connecting to a network, use a standard
straight-through Ethernet cable to connect to a hub or switch.

STEP 3:

Connect the NPort 6150’s serial port to a serial device.

Wallmount

Din Rail

P1, P2

Off

P1, P2

in-use LED

Green

Serial port was opened by server side

Off

Adjustable pull high/low resistor for RS-422/485 (150 KΩ or 1 KΩ)

-232

-232 signals and shorten the

Hardware Installation Procedure

6150 directly to your computer’s Ethernet

Placement Options

The NPort 6150/6250 can be placed flat on a desktop or other horizontal
surface. In addition, you may use the DIN-rail or wallmount options, as
illustrated below.

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Software Installation Information

RS-422

4-wire RS-485

2-wire

RS-485

1

DCD

TxD-(A)

– 2 RXD

TxD+(B)

– 3 TXD

RxD+(B)

Data+(B)

4

DTR

RxD-(A)

Data-(A)

5

GND

GND

GND

6

DSR – – 7 RTS – – 8 CTS – – 9 – – –

The Documentation and software CD contains the user’s manual, NPort
Search Utility, and the PComm Lite Suite. Insert the CD into your
computer’s CD-ROM drive and follow the on-screen instructions. Please
refer to the user’s manual for additional details on using the NPort Search
Utility and PComm Lite.

Pin Assignments and Cable Wiring

RS-232/422/485 Pin Assignment (male DB9)

Pin RS-232

Two serial cables for connecting the NPort 6150 to a serial device can be
purchased separately. The wiring diagrams for the two cables are shown
below.

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