Moxa NPort IA5000 User Manual

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NPort IA5000 Series

1 and 2-port serial device servers for industrial automation

Features and Benefits

• Socket modes: TCP server, TCP client, UDP

• Patented ADDC® (Automatic Data Direction Control) for 2-wire and 4-wire

RS-485

• Cascading Ethernet ports for easy wiring (applies only to RJ45 connectors)

• Redundant DC power inputs

• Warnings and alerts by relay output and email

• 10/100BaseTX (RJ45) or 100BaseFX (single mode or multi-mode with SC

connector)

• IP30-rated housing

Certifications

Introduction

NPort® IA device servers provide easy and reliable serial-to-Ethernet connectivity for industrial automation applications. The device servers can
connect any serial device to an Ethernet network, and to ensure compatibility with network software, they support a variety of port operation
modes, including TCP Server, TCP Client, and UDP. The rock-solid reliability of the NPort® IA device servers makes them an ideal choice for
establishing network access to RS-232/422/485 serial devices such as PLCs, sensors, meters, motors, drives, barcode readers, and operator
displays. All models are housed in a compact, rugged housing that is DIN-rail mountable.

Cascading Ethernet Ports Make Wiring Easy (10/100BaseTX models)

The NPort® IA5150 and IA5250 device servers each have two
Ethernet ports that can be used as Ethernet switch ports. One port
connects directly to the network or server, and the other port can be
connected to either another NPort® IA device server or an Ethernet
device. The dual Ethernet ports help reduce wiring costs by
eliminating the need to connect each device to a separate Ethernet
switch.

Redundant Power Inputs

The NPort® IA5000 device servers have two power inputs that can be
connected simultaneously to live DC power sources. If one power
source fails, the other source takes over automatically. Redundant
power inputs help assure that your device server will operate
nonstop.

Relay Output Warning and Email Alerts

The built-in relay output can be used to alert administrators of problems with the Ethernet links or power inputs, or when there is a change in the
DCD or DSR serial signals. The web console indicates which Ethernet link or power input has failed, or which serial signal has changed. An email
warning can also be issued when an exception is detected. These functions are valuable tools that enable maintenance engineers to react promptly
to emergency situations.

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Optical Fiber for Ethernet Communication

The NPort® IA5000 Series includes 100BaseFX fiber models that support transmission distances up to 5 km for multi-mode models, and up to 40
km for single-mode models. Optical fiber is well-suited for industrial applications because it is immune to electromagnetic noise and interference.
For environments that experience high ground loop voltages, fiber provides the best isolation protection, and because there is no danger of
sparking, optical fiber is safer than copper wire to use in hazardous environments.

Industrial-grade Certification

To ensure safe and reliable operation in industrial environments, the NPort® IA5000 device servers have obtained various industrial certifications,
including an IP30 rating for mechanical protection, UL 508 safety certification for industrial control equipment, and explosion-safe certifications for
hazardous locations. Certifications include UL/cUL Class 1 Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D, as well as ATEX Class 1 Zone 2, and IECEx Zone 2.

Specifications

Ethernet Interface

10/100BaseT(X) Ports (RJ45 connector) 2 (NPort IA-5150/5150I/5250)

100BaseFX Ports (multi-mode SC connector) NPort IA-5000-M-SC Models: 1

100BaseFX Ports (single-mode SC connector) NPort IA-5000-S-SC Models: 1

Magnetic Isolation Protection 1.5 kV (built-in)

Optical Fiber

100BaseFX

Multi-Mode Single-Mode

Fiber Cable Type OM1

Typical Distance 4 km 5 km 40 km

Wavelength

Optical Power

Typical (nm) 1300 1310

TX Range (nm) 1260 to 1360 1280 to 1340

RX Range (nm) 1100 to 1600 1100 to 1600

TX Range (dBm) -10 to -20 0 to -5

RX Range (dBm) -3 to -32 -3 to -34

Link Budget (dB) 12 29

Dispersion Penalty

(dB)

50/125 µm

G.652

800 MHz x km

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Note: When connecting a single-mode fiber transceiver, we recommend using an
attenuator to prevent damage caused by excessive optical power.
Note: Compute the “typical distance” of a specific fiber transceiver as follows: Link
budget (dB) > dispersion penalty (dB) + total link loss (dB).

Ethernet Software Features

Configuration Options Web Console (HTTP), Windows Utility, Telnet Console, Serial Console

Management DHCP Client, IPv4, SMTP, SNMPv1, Telnet, ARP, BOOTP, DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, UDP,

ICMP, Rtelnet

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