
NPort 5100 Series
Quick Installation Guide
Edition 4.2, November 2018
Technical Support Contact Information
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Overview
NPort 5100 series of device servers are compact, palm-sized data
communication devices that allow you to control RS-232 (NPort 5110),
RS-422/485 (NPort 5130), and RS-232/422/485 (NPort 5150) serial
devices over a TCP/IP-based Ethernet.
“-T” indicates an extended temperature model.
Package Checklist
Before installing the NPort 5100 series of device servers, verify that the
package contains the following items:
• 1 NPort 5100 Series 1-port serial device server
• 100 to 240 VAC power adapter (excluding T models)
• 4 stick-on pads
• Quick Installation Guide
• Warranty card
Optional Accessories
• DK-35A: DIN-Rail Mounting Kit (35 mm)
otify your sales representative if any of the above items are
The operating temperature of the power adapter in the box is
from 0 to 40°C. If your application is out of this range, please
use a power adapter supplied by UL
Supply (The power output meets SELV and LPS and rated 12
48 VDC, minimum current 0.73 A). Moxa has power adapters
with wide temperature range (
-40 to 75°C, -40 to 167°F), the
PWR-12150-(plug type)-SA-T series, for your reference.

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Hardware Introduction
As shown in the following figures, NPort 5100 series of device servers
have one male DB9 port for transmitting RS-232 (NPort 5110), RS422/485 (NPort 5130), or RS-232/422/485 (NPort 5150) serial data.
The NPort 5110, NPort 5130, and NPort 5150 have the same
form factor.
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.