
NPort IA5000A-I/O Series
NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series
Quick Installation Guide
Edition 2.0, November 2017
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Overview
The NPort IA5000A-I/O and IAW5000A-I/O Series consist of serial device
servers with Digital Input/Output (DIO), providing maximum flexibility to
integrate serial equipment in the field into Ethernet networks for a variety
of industrial data acquisition applications. The DIO on a device can be
controlled over TCP/IP, using the Modbus TCP protocol, and it can be
configured and secured from a web browser.
Package Checklist
Before installing the NPort IA5000A-I/O or NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series
device server, verify that the package contains the following items:
• NPort IA5000A-I/O or NPort IAW5000A-I/O device server with digital
I/O
• Antenna (for the NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series)
• Quick installation guide (printed)
• Warranty card
Optional Accessories
• Mini DB9F-to-TB Adapter: DB9-female-to-terminal-block adapter
for RS-422/485 applications
• WK-51-01: Wall-mounting kit
• DR-4524: 45W/2A DIN-rail 24 VDC power supply with universal 85
to 264 VAC input
• DR-75-24: 75W/3.2A DIN-rail 24 VDC power supply with universal
85 to 264 VAC input
• DR-120-24: 120W/5A DIN-rail 24 VDC power supply with 88 to 132
VAC or 176 to 264 VAC input, selected by a DIP switch
Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or
damaged.
Hardware Introduction
As shown in the following figures, the NPort IA5000A-I/O Series has two
Ethernet RJ45 LAN ports, and the NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series has one
Ethernet RJ45 LAN port and one antenna for WiFi (IEEE 802.11 standards)
signal communication, supporting 2.4GHz and 5 GHz frequencies. Both
series are equipped with four DIs and two DOs for data acquisition
applications. The NPort IA5000A-I/O and IAW5000A-I/O device server
series come with built-in 4 kV serial port surge protection.

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NPort IA5000A-I/O Series
The mechanical design of the NPort IA5000A-I/O Series is mostly
identical; only the number of serial ports and number of DI/DO channels
differ.
NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series
The mechanical design of the NPort IAW5150A and the NPort IAW5250A
is mostly identical; only the number of serial ports and number of DI/DO
channels differ.
LED Indicators
Power is being supplied to power input PWR1,
PWR2.
Power is on, and the NPort is
booting up.
Indicates an IP conflict, or the
DHCP or BOOTP server did not
respond properly, or a relay
When the above two conditions
occur at the same time.