Moxa Technologies 5250, IA5150 User Manual

NPort IA5150/5250 Series

User’s Manual

Second Edition, May 2006

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NPort IA5150/5250 Series

User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1	Introduction ...............................................................................................	1-1
	Overview ..............................................................................................................................	1-2
	Package Checklist.................................................................................................................	1-2
	Product Features ...................................................................................................................	1-2
	Product Specifications ..........................................................................................................	1-3

Chapter 2	Getting Started ..........................................................................................	2-1
	Panel Layout.........................................................................................................................	2-2
	Connecting the Hardware .....................................................................................................	2-2
	Wiring Requirements....................................................................................................	2-3
	Connecting the Power...................................................................................................	2-3
	Grounding NPort IA5150/5250 Series .........................................................................	2-3
	Connecting to the Network...........................................................................................	2-4
	Connecting to a Serial Device ......................................................................................	2-4
	LED Indicators .............................................................................................................	2-5

Chapter 3	Initial IP Address Configuration...............................................................	3-1
	Initializing NPort IA5150/5250’s IP Address .......................................................................	3-2
	Factory Default IP Address...................................................................................................	3-2
	NPort IA5150/5250 Administration Suite ............................................................................	3-2
	ARP ......................................................................................................................................	3-2
	Telnet Console ......................................................................................................................	3-3
	Serial Console (19200, n, 8, 1) .............................................................................................	3-6

Chapter 4	Choosing the Proper Operation Mode ....................................................	4-1
	Overview ..............................................................................................................................	4-2
	Real COM Mode ..................................................................................................................	4-2
	TCP Server Mode .................................................................................................................	4-3
	TCP Client Mode..................................................................................................................	4-4
	UDP Mode............................................................................................................................	4-4
	Pair Connection Mode..........................................................................................................	4-4
	Ethernet Modem Mode.........................................................................................................	4-5
	Reverse Telnet Mode ............................................................................................................	4-5
	Disabled Mode......................................................................................................................	4-5

Chapter 5	Web Console Configuration	.....................................................................5-1
	Opening Your Browser .........................................................................................................	5-2
	Basic Settings .......................................................................................................................	5-4
	Network Settings ..................................................................................................................	5-6
	Serial Settings.....................................................................................................................	5-10
	Operating Settings ...............................................................................................................	5-11
	Real COM Mode ........................................................................................................	5-12
	TCP Server Mode .......................................................................................................	5-15
	TCP Client Mode........................................................................................................	5-18
	UDP Mode..................................................................................................................	5-23
	Pair Connection Mode ................................................................................................	5-25
	Ethernet Modem Mode...............................................................................................	5-27
	Reverse Telnet Mode..................................................................................................	5-30
	Disabled Mode............................................................................................................	5-31

	Accessible IP Settings.........................................................................................................	5-31
	Auto Warning Settings........................................................................................................	5-32
	Auto warning: E-mail and SNMP trap .......................................................................	5-32
	Event Type..................................................................................................................	5-33
	Monitor...............................................................................................................................	5-36
	Monitor Line...............................................................................................................	5-36
	Monitor Async............................................................................................................	5-36
	Monitor Async-Settings..............................................................................................	5-36
	Monitor Relay Output.................................................................................................	5-36
	Change Password................................................................................................................	5-37
	Load Factory Default..........................................................................................................	5-37
Chapter 6	Configuring NPort Administrator.............................................................	6-1
	Overview ..............................................................................................................................	6-2
	Installing NPort Administrator .............................................................................................	6-2
	Configuration........................................................................................................................	6-5
	Broadcast Search ..........................................................................................................	6-6
	Unlock Password Protection.........................................................................................	6-7
	Configuring NPort IA5150/5250..................................................................................	6-8
	Upgrading the Firmware.............................................................................................	6-10
	Export Configuration..................................................................................................	6-12
	Import Configuration..................................................................................................	6-12
	Monitor...............................................................................................................................	6-13
	Port Monitor .......................................................................................................................	6-19
	COM Mapping....................................................................................................................	6-20
	On-line COM Mapping...............................................................................................	6-20
	Off-line COM Mapping..............................................................................................	6-25
	IP Location .........................................................................................................................	6-27
Chapter 7	IP Serial LIB ...............................................................................................	7-1
	Overview ..............................................................................................................................	7-2
	IP Serial LIB Function Groups .............................................................................................	7-3
	Example Program .................................................................................................................	7-3
Appendix A Pinouts and Cable Wiring........................................................................		A-1
	Port Pinout Diagrams ..........................................................................................................	A-2
	RS-232/422/485 (male DB9) Pinouts ..........................................................................	A-2
	4W/2W RS-485/RS-422 (Terminal Block) Pinouts.....................................................	A-2
	Power Input and Relay Output Pinouts........................................................................	A-2
	Cable Wiring Diagrams .......................................................................................................	A-3
	Serial Cables................................................................................................................	A-3
Appendix B Well Known Port Numbers ......................................................................		B-1
Appendix C SNMP Agents with MIB II & RS-232 like groups ....................................		C-1
Appendix D Auto IP Report Protocol...........................................................................		D-1
Appendix E	Service Information..................................................................................	E-1
	MOXA Internet Services ......................................................................................................	E-2
	Problem Report Form ...........................................................................................................	E-3
	Product Return Procedure.....................................................................................................	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 IA5150/5250 Series.”

The seven models in the NPort IA5150/5250 Series are:

1.	NPort IA5150	1-port RS-232 (DB9), RS-422/485 (TB) to Ethernet Device
		Server
2.	NPort IA5150I	1-port RS-232 (DB9), RS-422/485 (TB) to Ethernet Device
		Server, w/ 2KV Isolation protection
3.	NPort IA5150-M-SC	1-port RS-232 (DB9), RS-422/485 (TB) to Multi-mode Fiber
		Device Server
4.	NPort IA5150I-M-SC	1-port RS-232 (DB9), RS-422/485 (TB) to Multi-mode Fiber
		Device Server w/ 2KV Isolation protection
5.	NPort IA5150-S-SC	1-port RS-232 (DB9), RS-422/485 (TB) to Single-mode Fiber
		Device Server
6.	NPort IA5150I-S-SC	1-port RS-232 (DB9), RS-422/485 (TB) to Single-mode Fiber
		Device Server w/ 2KV Isolation protection
7.	NPort IA5250	2-port RS-232/422/485 (DB9) to Ethernet Device Server

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Overview

Package Checklist

Product Features

Product Specifications

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Overview

The NPort IA5150/5250 series of device servers deliver easy and reliable serial-to-Ethernet connectivity for the industrial automation market. The NPort IA5150/5250 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 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 IA5150/5250’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

y1 NPort IA5150/5250 serial device server

yDocumentation & Software CD

yNPort IA5150/5250 Series Quick Installation Guide

Optional Accessories

yDR-4524: 45W/2A DIN-Rail 24 VDC Power Supply with universal 85 to 264 VAC input

yDR-75-24: 75W/3.2A DIN-Rail 24 VDC Power Supply with universal 85 to 264 VAC input

yDR-120-24: 120W/5A DIN-Rail 24 VDC Power Supply with 88 to 132 VAC/176 to 264

VAC input by switch

NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or damaged.

Product Features

NPort IA5150/5250 Series device servers have the following features:

yMake your serial devices Internet ready

yVersatile socket operating modes, including TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, and Real COM driver

y2- or 4-wire RS-485 with patented ADDC™ (Automatic Data Direction Control)

ySlim type, inch-wide industrial strength casing

yDIN-Rail or wall mountable

yBuilt-in Ethernet cascading ports for easy wiring (RJ45 only)

yRedundant dual DC power inputs

yWarning by relay output and E-mail

y10/100BaseTX (RJ45) or 100BaseFX (SC connector, Single/Multi mode) available

yIP30

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Product Specifications

NPort IA5150-M-SC/5150I-M-SC/5150-S-SC/5150I-S-SC LAN

Fiber Port	1 100BaseFX port (SC connector)
NPort IA5150/5150I/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 µm, 500 MHz*km)
	Single mode: 0 to 40 km, 1310 nm (9/125 µm, 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
Interface	RS-232/422/485
No. of Ports	1
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 (5150I/5150I-M-SC/5150I-S-SC)
Serial Line Protection	15 KV ESD for all signals
NPort IA5250 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

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Serial Communication Parameters
Parity	None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Data Bits	5, 6, 7, 8
Stop Bit	1, 1.5, 2
Flow Control	RTS/CTS (for RS-232 port only), XON/XOFF
Transmission Speed	110 bps to 230.4 Kbps
Software Features
Protocols	ICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, BOOTP, Telnet, Rtelnet, DNS,
	SNMP, HTTP, SMTP, SNTP
Utilities	NPort Administrator for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003
Real COM/TTY Drivers	Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003 COM driver,
	Linux real TTY driver, Unix Fixed TTY driver
Configuration	Web Browser, Telnet Console, Windows Utility, or Serial
	Console
Power Requirements
Power Input	12 to 48 VDC
Alarm Contact	Relay output with current carrying capacity of 1A @ 24 VDC
Mechanical Specifications
Casing	IP30 protection
Dimensions (W × D × H)	29 × 89.2 × 118.5 mm
Gross Weight	5150 series: 0.15 kg (0.33 lb)
	5250: 0.16 kg (0.35 lb)
Environmental
Operating Temperature	0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F), 5 to 95%RH
Storage Temperature	-20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F), 5 to 95%RH
Regulatory Approvals
EMC	FCC Class A, CE Class A
Safety	CUL;
	UL, TÜV (pending)
WARRANTY	5 years

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Getting Started

In this chapter, we give instructions on installing NPort IA5150/5250 device servers. Software installation is covered in subsequent chapters.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Panel Layout

Connecting the Hardware

¾Wiring Requirements

¾Connecting the Power

¾Grounding NPort IA5150/5250 Series

¾Connecting to the Network

¾Connecting to a Serial Device

¾LED Indicators

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Panel Layout

NPort IA5150 Series
Top View	Front View	Bottom View

1
V2+
V2
	LED
V1+	Indicators
V1
Reset

Reset	Fiber optic
	Ethernet

Dual power input and relay output

NPort IA 5250

	PWR1
	PWR2
	RDY	232-RS
	P1
	FX
		P1
		422/485-RS

RS-422/485

IA RS-232

5150-M-SC

Top View

Front View

Bottom View

1
V2+
V2
	LED
V1+	Indicators
V1
Reset

Reset Copper

Ethernet

Dual power input

and relay output

PWR1
PWR2
RDY	P1
P1
P2	-RS
	232/422/485
	P2
Ethernet 1

Ethernet 2	RS-232/422/485

IA

5250

Connecting the Hardware

This section describes how to connect NPort IA5150/5250 to serial devices for first time testing purposes. We cover Wiring Requirements, Connecting the Power, Grounding NPort IA5150/5250 Series, Connecting to the Network, Connecting to a Serial Device, and LED Indicators.

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Wiring Requirements

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 IA5150/5250. When plugged in, NPort IA5150/5250’s internal components generate heat, and consequently the casing may feel hot to the touch.

You should also heed the following:

yUse 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 separately.

yYou 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.

yKeep input wiring and output wiring separate.

yWhere 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 IA5150/5250 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.

ATTENTION

This product is intended to be mounted to a well-grounded mounting surface such as a metal panel.

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V2+	V2		V1+	V1

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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 IA5150/5250’s 10/100M Ethernet port and the other end of the cable to the Ethernet network. If the cable is properly connected, NPort IA5150/5250 will indicate a valid connection to the Ethernet in the following ways:

yThe Ethernet LED maintains a solid green color when connected to a 100 Mbps Ethernet network.

yThe Ethernet LED maintains a solid orange color when connected to a 10 Mbps Ethernet network.

yThe 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.

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LED Indicators

The top panels of all NPort IA5150/5250 device servers have four LED indicators, as described in the following table.

	LED Name	LED Color		LED Function
	PWR1,	red	Power is being supplied to power input PWR1, PWR2.
	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.
		red		When the above two conditions occur at the same
				time, check the relay output first. If after resolving the
	RDY			relay output the RDY LED is still blinking, then there
				is an IP conflict, or the DHCP or BOOTP server did
				not respond properly.
		green	Steady on: Power is on and NPort IA is functioning normally.
			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.
	FX	orange	Steady on: Ethernet fiber connection, but port is idle.
			Blinking:	Fiber port is transmitting or receiving data.

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Initial IP Address Configuration

When setting up your NPort IA5150/5250 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 IA5150/5250’s IP Address

Factory Default IP Address

NPort IA5150/5250 Administration Suite

ARP

Telnet Console

Serial Console (19200, n, 8, 1)

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Initializing NPort IA5150/5250’s IP Address

1.Determine whether your NPort IA5150/5250 needs to use a Static IP or Dynamic IP (either DHCP or BOOTP application).

2.If NPort IA5150/5250 is used in a Static IP environment, you can use NPort IA5150/5250 Administration Suite, ARP, Web Console, Telnet Console, or Serial Console to configure the new IP address.

3.If NPort IA5150/5250 is used in a Dynamic IP environment, you can use NPort IA5150/5250 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.

ATTENTION

Consult your network administrator on how to reserve a fixed IP address for your NPort IA5150/5250 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. NPort 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 IA5150/5250 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 IA5150/5250 Administration Suite, and how to use this suite of useful utilities to set up IP addresses and configure your NPort IA5150/5250 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 IA5150/5250. The ARP command tells your computer to associate the NPort IA5150/5250’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.

ATTENTION

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 IA5150/5250 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.

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Take the following steps to use ARP to configure the IP address:

1.Obtain a valid IP address for your NPort IA5150/5250 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 IA5150/5250. (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.

Telnet Console

Depending on how your computer and network are configured, you may find it convenient to use network access to set up your NPort IA5150/5250’s IP address. This can be done using Telnet.

ATTENTION

Figures in this chapter were generated using NPort IA5250.

1.From the Windows desktop, click on Start and then select Run.

2.Type telnet 192.168.127.254 (use the correct IP address if different from the default) in the Open text input box, and then click OK.

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.

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4.Type 2 to select Network settings, and then press Enter.

5.Type 1 to select IP address and then press Enter.

6.Use the Backspace key to erase the current IP address, type in the new IP address, and then press Enter.

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7.Press any key to continue.

8.Type m and then press Enter to return to the main menu.

9.Type s and then press Enter to Save/Restart the system.

10. Type y and then press Enter to save the new IP address and restart NPort IA5150/5250.

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Serial Console (19200, n, 8, 1)

You may use the RS-232 console port to set up the IP address for NPort IA5150/5250. 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.

ATTENTION

The Serial Console is an RS-232 port (port 1 for NPort IA5250).

Before you start to configure the NPort IA5150/5250 via serial console, turn off the power and connect the serial cable from NPort IA5150/5250 to your computer’s serial port.

1.Connect NPort IA5150/5250’s serial port 1 directly to your computer’s male RS-232 serial port.

2.From the Windows desktop click on Start Æ Programs Æ PComm Lite Æ 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.

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.

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6.Press the “ ` ” key continuously and then power on the NPort IA5150/5250.

7.NPort IA5150/5250 will automatically switch from data mode to console mode as it receives a continuous string of “ ` ”.

8.Input the password when prompted. Note that this page will only appear when the NPort IA5150/5250 has been set up for password protection.

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.

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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

Real COM Mode

TCP Server Mode

TCP Client Mode

UDP Mode

Pair Connection Mode

Ethernet Modem Mode

Reverse Telnet Mode

Disabled Mode

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Choosing the Proper Operation Mode

Overview

NPort IA5150/5250 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 access, 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 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 IA5150/5250’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.

Real COM Mode

COM3=IP Port

TCP/IP

Ethernet

Driver Mode

RS-232/422/485

Device

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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 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 IA5150/5250 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 IA5150/5250’s serial ports.

ATTENTION

Real COM Mode allows several hosts to have access control over the same NPort IA5150/5250. The driver that comes with your NPort IA5150/5250 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 IA5150/5250 is configured with a unique IP:Port address on a TCP/IP network. NPort IA5150/5250 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 simultaneous connections, so that multiple hosts can collect data from the same serial device—at the same time.

As illustrated in the figure, data transmission proceeds as follows:

1.The host requests a connection from the NPort IA5150/5250 configured for TCP Server Mode.

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 IA5150/5250 to the host.

TCP Server Mode

1

TCP/IP

Ethernet

2

TCP Server

	1Request a
	connection	RS-232/422/485
	2Proceed with
	data transmission	Device

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TCP Client Mode

In TCP Client mode, NPort IA5150/5250 can actively establish a TCP connection to a pre-defined host computer when serial data arrives.

After the data has been transferred, NPort IA5150/5250 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 IA5150/5250 to the host.

TCP Client Mode

1

TCP/IP

Ethernet

2

TCP Client

	1Request a
	connection	RS-232/422/485
	2Proceed with
	data transmission	Device

UDP Mode

Compared to TCP communication, UDP is 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 display applications.

Pair Connection Mode

UDP Mode

Directly proceed with data transmission

(no connection required)

TCP/IP

Ethernet

RS-232/422/485

Device

Pair Connection Mode employs two NPort IA5150/5250 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 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 (i.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.

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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 data via modem, but now transmit the data over the Ethernet.

Reverse Telnet Mode

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.

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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

¾Real COM Mode

¾TCP Server Mode

¾TCP Client Mode

¾UDP Mode

¾Pair Connection Mode

¾Ethernet Modem Mode

¾Reverse Telnet Mode

¾Disabled Mode

Accessible IP Settings

Auto warning Settings

¾Auto warning: E-mail and SNMP trap

¾Event Type

Monitor

¾Monitor Line

¾Monitor Async

¾Monitor Async-Settings

¾Monitor Relay Output

Change Password

Load Factory Default

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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.)

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 MD5 encryption over the Ethernet.

Note that you will not be prompted to enter the password if the NPort IA5150/5250 is not currently password protected.

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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 function groups.

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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 export 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.

ATTENTION

If your NPort IA5150/5250 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

Server name

Setting	Factory Default	Necessity
1 to 39 characters	[model name]_[Serial No.]	Optional

This option is useful for specifying the location or application of different NPort IA5150/5250s.

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.

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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 IA5150/5250’s firmware will modify the GMT time according to the Time Zone.

Time zone

	Setting	Factory Default	Necessity
	User selectable time zone	GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)	Optional
	Local time
	Setting	Factory Default	Necessity
	User adjustable time	GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)	Optional
	(1900/1/1-2037/12/31)

Click on the Modify button to open the Modify time settings window to input the correct local time.

Time server

Setting	Factory Default	Necessity
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 IA5150/5250 is configured with the correct Time server address, NPort IA5150/5250 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.

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