Moxa Technologies NPort 5600 User Manual

NPort 5600 Series User’s Manual

Seventh Edition, July 2006

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NPort 5600 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................................................................................................... 2-3

Wiring Requirements.............................................................................................. 2-3

Connecting NPort 5610/30/50-16/8’s Power.......................................................... 2-3

Connecting NPort 5610-16/8-48V’s Power............................................................ 2-3

Grounding NPort 5610-16/8-48V........................................................................... 2-4

Connecting to the Network..................................................................................... 2-4

Connecting to a Serial Device................................................................................. 2-5

LED Indicators........................................................................................................ 2-5

Link Indicator on the Rear Panel of NPort 5650 Fiber Model................................ 2-5

Real Time Clock..................................................................................................... 2-5

Adjustable Termination Resistor for the RS-485 Port............................................ 2-5

Chapter 3 Initial IP Address Configuration.............................................................3-1

Initializing NPort’s IP Address........................................................................................... 3-2

Factory Default IP Address ................................................................................................ 3-2

LCM Display...................................................................................................................... 3-2

NPort Administration Suite ................................................................................................ 3-5

ARP.................................................................................................................................... 3-5

Telnet Console.................................................................................................................... 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

Reverse T elnet Mode.......................................................................................................... 4-5

Disabled Mode................................................................................................................... 4-5

RFC2217 Mode.................................................................................................................. 4-5

PPP Mode........................................................................................................................... 4-6

Chapter 5 Web Console Configuration...................................................................5-1

Opening Your Browser....................................................................................................... 5-2

Basic Settings..................................................................................................................... 5-3

Network Settings................................................................................................................ 5-5

Serial Settings..................................................................................................................... 5-9

Operating Settings.............................................................................................................5-11

Real COM Mode................................................................................................... 5-11

TCP Server Mode ................................................................................................. 5-14

TCP Client Mode.................................................................................................. 5-18

UDP Mode............................................................................................................ 5-23

Pair Connection Mode .......................................................................................... 5-25

Reverse Telnet Mode............................................................................................ 5-27

Disabled Mode...................................................................................................... 5-28

RFC2217 Mode..................................................................................................... 5-28

PPP Mode ............................................................................................................. 5-30

Accessible IP Settings...................................................................................................... 5-31

PPP User Ta ble................................................................................................................. 5-32

Auto W a rning Settings..................................................................................................... 5-33

Auto warning: E-mail and SNMP Trap.................................................................5-33

Event Type............................................................................................................ 5-34

Monitor............................................................................................................................. 5-36

Monitor Line......................................................................................................... 5-36

Monitor Async...................................................................................................... 5-36

Monitor Async-Settings........................................................................................ 5-37

Change Password............................................................................................................. 5-37

Load Factory Defaults...................................................................................................... 5-38

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 5600........................................................................................ 6-10

Upgrading Firmware............................................................................................. 6-12

Export/Import........................................................................................................ 6-13

Monitor............................................................................................................................. 6-14

Port Monitor..................................................................................................................... 6-20

COM Mapping ................................................................................................................. 6-20

On-line COM Mapping......................................................................................... 6-21

Off-line COM Mapping........................................................................................ 6-25

IP Location....................................................................................................................... 6-26

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

Ethernet Port Pinouts ............................................................................................. A-2

Serial Port Pinouts.................................................................................................. A-2

Cable Wiring Diagram s..................................................................................................... A-3

Ethernet Cables...................................................................................................... A-3

Serial Cables for NPort 5610/5650 (RS-232)......................................................... A-3

Serial Cables for NPort 5630 (RS-422/4-wire RS-485)......................................... A-5

Serial Cables for NPort 5630 (2-wire RS-485)...................................................... A-6

Serial Cables for NPort 5650 (RS-422/4-wire RS-485)......................................... A-7

Serial Cables for NPort 5650 (2-wire RS-485)...................................................... A-8

Pin Assignments for DB9 and DB25 Connectors.................................................. A-9

Appendix B Well Known Port Numbers .................................................................... B-1

Appendix C SNMP Agent with MIB II & RS-232 Like Group ....................................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

Chapter 1 Introduction

The MOXA NPort 5600 Series of advanced serial device servers make it easy to network-enable your serial devices. The NPort 5600 Series includes 8 models: NPort 5610-16, NPort 5610-8 (8 or 16 RS-232 ports, with AC power), NPort 5610-16-48V, NPort 5610-8-48V (8 or 16 RS-232 ports, with DC power), NPort 5630-16, NPort 5630-8 (8 or 16 RS-422/485 ports, with AC power), and NPort 5650-16, NPort 5650-8 (8 or 16 RS-232/422/285 ports, with AC power) . In this manual, we often refer to the eight products collectively as “5600” or “5600 Series.”

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 Overview  Package Checklist  Product Features  Product Specifications

NPort 5600 Series User’s Manual Getting Started

Overview

The NPort 5600 Series serial device servers are designed to make your industrial serial devices Internet ready instantly. The compact size of the NPort 5600 device servers makes them the ideal choice for connecting your RS-232 (NPort 5610-16/8), RS-422 /485 (NPort 5630-16/8), or RS-232/422/485 (NPort 5650-16/8) serial devices—such as PLCs, meters, and sensors—to an IP-based Ethernet LAN, making it possible for your software to access serial devices anywhere over a local LAN or the Internet.

The NPort 5600 serial device servers ensure the compatibility of network software that uses a standard network API (Winsock or BSD Sockets) by providing TCP Server Mode, TCP Client Mode, and UDP Mode. And thanks to NPort’s Real COM/TTY drivers, software that works with COM/TTY ports can be set up to work over a TCP/IP network in no time. This excellent feature preserves your software investment and lets you enjoy the benefits of networking your serial devices instantly.

The NPort 5600 serial device servers support automatic IP configuration protocols (DHCP, BOOTP) and manual configuration via NPort ’ s han dy web browser console. Both methods ensure quick and effective installation, and by using NPort 5600’s Windows Utility, installation is very straightforward, since all system parameters can be stored and then copied to other device servers simultaneously.

Package Checklist

The MOXA NPort 5600 Series products are shipped with the following items: Standard Accessories

y 1 16- or 8-port serial device server y NPort Documentation & Software CD y NPort 5600 Quick Installation Guide y Power cord

Optional Accessories

y CBL-RJ45M9-150 RJ45 8-pin to DB9 Male cable, 150 cm y CBL-RJ45F9-150 RJ45 8-pin to DB9 Female cable, 150 cm y CBL-RJ45M25-150 RJ45 8-pin to DB25 Male cable, 150 cm y CBL-RJ45F25-150 RJ45 8-pin to DB25 Female cable, 150 cm

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

Product Features

The NPort 5600 Series products have the following features:

y Make your serial devices Internet ready y Easy-to-use LCM (Liquid Crystal Module) interface for setting up the IP address y Versatile socket operation modes, including TCP Server, TCP Client, and UDP y Easy-to-use Windows Utility for mass installation y Supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet—auto-detectable y Supports 16/8-port RS-232 or RS-422/485 interface or RS-232/422/485 interface y Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial signals y Supports SNMP MIB-II for network management

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Product Specifications

LAN Ethernet 10/100 Mbps, RJ45 Protection Built-in 1.5 KV magnetic isolation

Optical Fiber

Distance

Min. TX Output Multi mode: -20 dBm

Max. TX Output Multi mode: -14 dBm

Sensitivity -36 to -32 dBm (Single), -34 to -30 dBm (Multi) NPort 5610 Serial Interface Interface RS-232 No. of Ports 16/8 Port Type RJ45 8-pin Signals TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND Serial Line Protection 15 KV ESD for all signals

NPort 5630 Serial Interface

Interface RS-422/485 No. of Ports 16/8 Port Type RJ45 8-pin Signals RS-422: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND RS-485 (2-wire): Data+, Data-, GND RS-485 (4-wire): Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND Serial Line Protection 15 KV ESD for all signals RS-485 Data Direction ADDC™ (Automatic Data Direction Control)

NPort 5650 Serial Interface

Interface RS-232/422/485 No. of Ports 16/8 Port Type RJ45 8-pin Signals RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, 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 Serial Line Protection 15 KV ESD for all signals

Power Line Protection 4 KV Burst (EFT), EN61000-4-4 2 KV Surge, EN61000-4-5

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))

Single mode: 0 to 40 km, -5 dBm

Single mode: 0 to 40 km, 0 dBm

GND

RS-485 Data Direction ADDC™ (Automatic Data Direction Control)

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Advanced Built-in Features HMI LCM display with four push buttons Buzzer Real-Time Clock Watch Dog Timer

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, XON/XOFF, DSR/DTR (Exclu ded NPort 5630) Transmission Speed 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps

Software Features Protocols ICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, BOOTP, Telnet, DNS, SNMP,

Utilities NPort Administrator for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003 OS Driver Support Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000//XP/2003/x64 Real COM driver /

Configuration Web Browser, Telnet Console, or Windows Utility

Power Requirements

Power Input 100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz, or 48 VDC Power Consumption NPort 5610-16/8: 141 mA for 100V, 93 mA for 240V NPort 5610-16/8-48V: 135 m A (at 48V max.) NPort 5630-16/8: 152 mA for 100V, 98 mA for 240V

Mechanical

Material SECC sheet metal (1 mm) Dimensions (W × H × D) 190 × 44.5 × 478 mm (including ears) 190 × 44.5 × 440 mm (without ears)

Environment

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 UL, CUL, TÜV WARRANTY 5 years

HTTP, SMTP, SNTP, Rtelnet, ARP, PPP, RFC2217

Linux real TTY driver/SCO Unix/SCO Ope nSe rver 5/UnixWare 7/UnixWare 2.1/SVR4.2/QNX

NPort 5650-8/16: 158 mA @ 100 VAC, 102 mA @ 240 VAC NPort 5650-S-SC-8/16: 164 mA @ 100 VAC, 110 mA @ 240

VAC NPort 5650-M-SC-8/16: 174 mA @ 100 VAC, 113 mA @ 240

VAC

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Chapter 2 Getting Started

This chapter includes information about installing NPort 5600 Series. The following topics are covered:

 Panel Layout  Connecting the Hardware

¾ Wiring Requirements ¾ Connecting NPort 5610/30/50-16/8’s Power ¾ Connecting NPort 5610-16/8-48V’s Power ¾ Grounding NPort 5610-16/8-48V ¾ Connecting to the Network ¾ Connecting to a Serial Device ¾ LED Indicators ¾ Link Indicator on the Rear Panel of NPort 5650 Fiber Model ¾ Real Time Clock ¾ Adjustable Termination Resistor for the RS-485 Port

NPort 5600 Series User’s Manual Initial IP Address Configuration

Panel Layout

The following figures depict the front and rear panels of the NPort 5600 series.

Front panel of NPort 5600 series

5610-

Rear panel of NPort 5600 series (AC Power)

AC POWER 100-240V, 47-63Hz

Serial ports

12345678

LAN

9 10111213141516

Rear panel of NPort 5600 series (DC Power)

V+ V-

Serial ports

12345678

LAN

9 10111213141516

Rear panel of NPort 5650 Fiber model

AC POWER 100-240V, 47-63Hz

Fiber

Link

Serial ports

12345678

9 10111213141516

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.

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Connecting the Hardware

This section describes how to connect NPort 5600 Series to serial devices for first time testing purposes. We cover Wiring Requirements, Connecting NPort 5610/30/50-16/8’s Power,

Connecting NPort 5610-16/8-48V’s Power, Grounding NPort 5610-16/8-48V, Connecting to the Network, Connecting to a Serial Device, and LED Indicators.

Wiring Requirements

ATTENTION

Safety First!

Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and /or wiring your NPort 5600 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 5600. When plugged in, NPort 5600’s internal components generate heat, and consequently the casing may feel hot to the touch.

You should also pay attention to the following points: y 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 separately.

y 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.

y Keep input wiring and output wirin g separate. y Where necessary, it is strongly advised that you label wiring to all devices in the system.

Connecting NPort 5610/30/50-16/8’s Power

Connect NPort 5610/30-16/8’s 100-240 VAC power line with its AC connector. 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.

Connecting NPort 5610-16/8-48V’s Power

To connect NPort 5610-16/8-48V’s power cord with its terminal block, follow the steps given below:

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1. Loosen the screws on the V

terminal block.

2. Connect the power cord’s 48 VDC wire to the terminal block’s V

terminal, and the power cord’s DC Power Ground wire to the terminal block’s V NPort 5610-16/8-48V can still operate even if the DC 48V and DC Power Ground are reversed.)

terminal, and then tighten the terminal block screws. (Note:

NOTE

V+ V-

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.

You should use 8 kg-cm of screw torque and 22-14 AWG of suitable electric wire to connect NPort 5610-16/8-48V’s power cord to its terminal block.

Grounding NPort 5610-16/8-48V

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.

The Shielded Ground (sometimes called Protected Ground) contact is the second contact from the right of the 5-pin power terminal block connector

V+ V-

located on the rear panel of NPort 5610-16-48V/5610-8-48V. Connect the SG wire to the Earth ground.

and V- terminals of NPort 5610-16/8-48V’s

ATTENTION

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

Connecting to the Network

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to NPort 5600’s 10/100M Ethernet port and the other end of the cable to the Ethernet network. There are 2 LED indicators located on the bottom left and right corners of the Ethernet connector. If the cable is properly connected, NPort 5600 will indicate a valid connection to the Ethernet in the following ways:

The bottom right corner LED indicator maintains a solid green color when the cable is properly connected to a 100 Mbps Ethernet network.

The bottom left corner LED indicator maintains a solid orange color when the cable is properly connected to a 10 Mbps Ethernet network.

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Connecting to a Serial Device

Connect the serial data cable between NPort 5600 and the serial device.

LED Indicators

The front panels of NPort 5600 have several LED indicators, as described in the following table.

LED Name LED Color LED Function

off Power is off, or power error condition exists.

Steady on: Power is on and NPort is booting up.

Ready

1-16

red

green

orange Serial port is receiving data.

green Serial port is transmitting data.

off

Blinking:

Steady on:

Blinking:

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

Indicates an IP conflict, or DHCP or BOOTP server did not respond properly.

Power is on and NPort is functioning normally.

The NPort has been located by NPort Administrator’s Location function.

Link Indicator on the Rear Panel of NPort 5650 Fiber Model

The rear panels of NPort 5600 have a link indicator, as described in the following table.

LED Name LED Color LED Function

off Fiber is disconnected

Link

green Fiber is connected and no data is being transmitted

blinking Fiber is connected and data is being transmitted

Real Time Clock

NPort 5600’s real time clock is powered by a lithium battery. We strongly recommend that you do not replace the lithium battery without the presence of MOXA’s technical support engineers. If you need a battery change, contact MOXA for assistance.

ATTENTION

There is risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. You need to dispose used batteries according to the instructions.

Adjustable Termination Resistor for the RS-485 Port

In some critical environments, you may need to add termination resistors to prevent the reflection of serial signals. When using terminat i on res i st or s, it is important to set the pull high/low resistors correctly so that the electrical signal is not corrupted. Since a particular pull high/low resistor value cannot fit all environments, the NPort 5650 uses DIP switches to set the pull high/low resistor values for each serial port.

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To set a termination resistor to 150 KΩ, make sure both of the assigned DIP switches are in the OFF position. This is the default setting.

To set a termination resistor to 1 KΩ, make sure both of the assigned DIP switches are in the ON position.

ATTENTION

Do not use the 1 KΩ setting on the NPort 5650 when using the RS-232 interface. Doing so will degrade the RS-232 signals and shorten the maximum allowed communication distance.

NPort 5650 DIP Switches

S1 for Port 1 S2 for Port 2 S3 for Port 3 S4 for Port 4 S5 for Port 5 S6 for Port 6 S7 for Port 7 S8 for Port 8 S9 for Port 9 S10 for Port 10 S11 for Port 11 S12 for Port 12 S13 for Port 13 S14 for Port 14 S15 for Port 15 S16 for Port 16

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Chapter 3 Initial IP Address Configuration

When setting up your NPort 5600 for the first time, the first thing you should do is configure the IP address. This chapter introduces several methods to configure NPort’s IP address. Select the method that is the most convenient for you. For more details about network settings, see the Network Settings section from Chapter 5, Web Console Configuration.

This chapter includes the following sections:

 Initializing NPort’s IP Address  Factory Default IP Address  LCM Display Å recommended configuration method  NPort Administration Suite Å recommended configuration method  ARP  Telnet Console

NPort 5600 Series User’s Manual Choosing the Proper Operation Mode

Initializing NPort’s IP Address

1. Determine whether your NPort needs to use a Static IP or Dynamic IP (either DHCP or

BOOTP application).

2. If NPort is used in a Static IP environment, you can use NPort Administration Suite , A R P,

Web Console, or Telnet Console to configure the new IP address.

3. If NPort is used in a Dynamic IP environment, you can use NPort Administration suite, Web

Console, or Telnet Console to configure NPort 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) 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.

Factory Default IP Address

NPort 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, sin c e 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 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.)

LCM Display

We recommend using the LCM display and four push buttons to configure the IP address for the first time.

Basic Operation

If the NPort is working properly, the LCM panel will display a green color. The red Ready LED will also light up, indicating that the NPort is receiving power. After the red Ready LED turns green, you will see a display similar to:

N P 5 6 1 0 - 1 6 _ 3 8 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 1 2 7 . 2 5 4

Where

• NP5610-16 is the NPort’s name

• 38 is the NPort’s serial number

• 192.168.127.254 is the NPort’s IP address

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There are four push buttons on NPort’s nameplate. Going from left to right, the buttons are:

Button Name

MENU menu activates the main menu, or returns to an upper level

U V

SEL

up cursor down cursor select

Action

scrolls up through a list of items shown on the LCM panel’s second line scrolls down through a list of items shown on the LCM panel’s second

line selects the option listed on the LCM panel’s second line

The buttons are manipulated in a manner similar to the way a modern cellular phone operates. As you move through the various functions and setting options, note that the top line shows the current menu or submenu name, and the bottom line shows the submenu name or menu item that is activated by pressing the SEL button.

Detailed Menu Options

The best way to explain all of NPort’s LCM functions is to refer to the table shown on the next page. There are three main levels—1, 2, and 3—with each level represented by a separate column.

The first thing to remember is that the MENU button is used to move back and forth between the LCM panel’s default screen, and main menu screen:

N P 5 6 1 0 - 1 6 _ 3 8 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 1 2 7 . 2 5 4

M a i n M e n U S e r v e r s e t t i n g ↓

In addition, you only need to remember to:

• Use the SEL button to move up one level (i.e., left to right on the tree graph)

• Use the MENU button to move down one level (i.e., right to left on the tree graph)

• Use the cursor keys, U and V, to scroll between the various options within a level (i.e.,

up and down on the tree graph).

As you use the buttons to operate the LCM display, you will notice that with v ery few exceptions, moving up one level causes the bottom line of the display to move to the top line of the display. You will also notice that the botto m three options in level 2, and all of the options in level 3 have either a C or D attached. The meaning is as fo llows:

• C = configurable (i.e., you are allowed to change the setting of this option)

•

D = display only (i.e., the setting for this option is displayed, but it cannot be changed)

This does NOT necessarily mean that the number does not change; only that you cannot change it.

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Main Menu Server

setting

Network

setting

Serial set Select port

Op Mode set

Console Web console

Ping C Save/Restart C

The part of the LCM operation that still requires some explanation is how to edit th e configurable options. In fact, you will only encounter two types of configurable options.

The first type involves entering numbers, such as IP addresses, Netmasks, etc. In this case, you change the number one digit at a time. The up cursor (U) is used to decrease the highlighted digit, the down cursor (V) is used to increase the highlighted digit, and the sel button is used to move to the next digit. When the last digit has been changed, pressing sel simply enters the number into NPort 5600 Series’ memory. The second type of configurable option is when there are only a small number of options from which to choose (although only one option will be visible at a time). Consid er the

Serial number Server name Firmware ver Model name Ethernet status MAC address IP config IP address Netmask Gateway DNS server 1 DNS server 2

Baudrate Data bit Stop bit Parity Flow control Tx/Rx fifo Interface Tx/Rx bytes Line status Select port Select mode [mode] Real COM

Alive timeout Max connection Delimiter 1 Delimiter 2 Force Tx

Telnet console

TCP server

Alive timeout Inact. time Max connection Delimiter 1 Delimiter 2 Force Tx Local TCP port Command port

TCP client

Alive timeout Inact. time Delimiter 1 Delimiter 2 Force Tx Dest IP-1 TCP port-1 Dest IP-2 TCP port-2 Dest IP-3 TCP port-3 Dest IP-4 TCP port-4 TCP connect

UDP svr/cli

Delimiter 1 Delimiter 2 Force Tx Dest IP start-1 Dest IP end-1 Dest port-1 Dest IP start-2 Dest IP end-2 Dest port-2 Dest IP start-3 Dest IP end-3 Dest port-3 Dest IP start-4 Dest IP end-4 Dest port-4 Local port

D C D D D D C C C C C C C C C C C C C C D D C C

C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C

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Parity attribute under Serial set as an example. Follow the tree graph to arrive at the following Parity screen. The first option, None, is displayed, with a down arrow all the way to the right. This is an indication that there are other options from which to choose.

P a r i t Y N O n e

Press the down cursor button once to see Odd as the second option.

P a r i t Y O D D

Press the down cursor button again to see Even as the third option.

P a r i t Y E v e n

Press the down cursor button again to see Space as the fourth option.

P a r i t Y S p a c e

Press the down cursor button yet again to see the last option, Mark .

P a r i t Y M a r k

To choose the desired option, press the SEL button when the option is showing on the screen.

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NPort Administration Suite

NPort Administration Suite consists of some useful utility programs that are used to configure and manage your NPorts.

See Chapter 6 for details on how to install NPort Administration Suite, and how to use this suite of useful utilities to set up IP addresses and configure your NPort.

ARP

You can make use of the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) command to set up an IP address for your NPort. The ARP command tells your computer to associate the NPort’s MAC address with the intended IP address. You must then use Telnet to access the NPort, 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 must be connected to the same LAN.

Or, you may use a cross-over Ethernet cable to connect the NPort directly to your computer’s Ethernet card.

Your NPort must be configured with the factory default IP address—192.168.127.254—before executing the ARP command, as described below.

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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 from your network administrator.

2. Obtain the NPort’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. You will need to change both numbers, as described above in points 1 and 2.

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 reboots, its IP address should be updated to the new address, and you can reconnect using 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’s IP address. This can be done using the Telnet program.

ATTENTION

Figures in this section will use 5610-8 as an example.

1. From the Windows deskt op, c l i ck 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 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 or M and then press Enter to return to the main menu.

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

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10. Type y or Y and then press Enter to save the new IP address and restart NPort.

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Chapter 4 Choosing the Proper Operation Mode

In this chapter, we describe the various NPort 5600 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  Reverse Telnet Mode  Disabled Mode  RFC 2217 Mode  PPP Mode

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Overview

NPort Device Servers network-enable traditional RS-232/422/485 devices, in which a 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 prots (RS-232/422/485) to collect data from various kinds of instruments. Since NPort 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 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 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 multicasting of data to groups of IP addresses.

Real COM Mode

NPort 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’s serial port to a local COM/TTY port on the host computer. 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.

ATTENTION

The driver used for Real COM Mode comes with the NPort Windows Administrator. The driver is installed automatically on your computer when you install NPort Administration Suite.

Real COM Mode

COM3 = IP Port

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The important point 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 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’s serial ports.

ATTENTION

Real COM Mode allows several hosts to have access control over the same NPort. The driver that comes with your NPort controls host access to attached serial devices by checking the host’s IP address. Modify the Accessible IP Setting table when the legal IP address should be required in your application

TCP Server Mode

In TCP Server mode, NPort provides a unique IP:Port address on a TCP/IP network. NPort 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

configured for TCP Server Mode.

2. Once the connection is established, data can be

transmitted in both directions—from the host to the NPort, and from the NPort to the host.

TCP Server Mode

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TCP Client Mode

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

After the data has been transferred, NPort 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 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, and from the NPort to the host.

UDP Mode

Compared to TCP communication, UDP is faster and more efficient. In UDP mode, you can multicast data from the serial device to multiple host computers, and the serial device can also receive data from multiple host computers, making this mode ideal for message display applications.

TCP Client Mode

TCP/IP

Ethernet

1Request a

connection 2Proceed with data transmission

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Directly proceed with data transmission (no connection required)

Pair Connection Mode

Pair Connection Mode employs two NPort 5600 in tandem, and can be used to remove the 15-meter distance limitation imposed by the RS-232 interface. One NPort 5600 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 5600. The two NPort 5600 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) be tween the two NPorts.

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Reverse Telnet Mode

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Router Server Server

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.

Disabled Mode

Setting the operation mode of a particular port to Disabled, disables that port.

RFC2217 Mode

RFC2217 is a standard driver that provides Virtual COM function. RFC2217 defines general com port control options based on telnet protocol. Any 3rd party dri ver supporti ng RFC 2217 c an be used to implement virtual COM on NPort 5600 series. The driver establishes a transparent connection between host and serial device by mapping the IP:Port of the NPort 5600 series’ serial port to a local COM port on the host computer. (RFC2217 Mode supports 1 connection)

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PPP Mode

NPort 5600 Device Server supports standard PPP service for out-of-band management if the Ethernet network crashes. The PPP function enables dial-in access for users who need a remote access solution. When a user at a remote site uses PPP dial-in to connect to NPort 5600, NPort 5600 plays the role of a dial-in server. After the PPP connection is established, the user can remotely manage the NPort 5600.

Please refer to Chapter 5 for detailed information and configuration instructions.

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