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Moxa Technologies NPort 5130A User Manual

Moxa Technologies NPort 5130A
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NPort 5000 Series User Manual
NPort 5000/5000A/IA5000/IA5000A/5000AI-M12 Series
Version 6.7, July 2022
www.moxa.com/products
© 2022 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

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Moxa Technologies NPort 5130A Specifications

General IconGeneral
Isolation1.5 kV
CertificationCE, FCC
Serial interface typeRS-422, RS-485
Serial ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, BOOTP, Telnet, DNS, HTTP, SMTP, IGMP v1/2
Compatible operating systemsSCO Unix, OpenServer UnixWare v2.1, v7 Unix SVR 4.2 Unix QNX 4.25, QNX 6 Solaris 10 FreeBSD AIX 5.x HP-UX 11i Mac OS v10.3 Linux v2.4.x, v2.6.x
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 85 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95 %
Input voltage12 - 48 V
SafetyUL, LVD
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight340 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)52 x 80 x 22 mm

Summary

1. About This Manual

2. Getting Started

Installing Your NPort Device Server

Guide on connecting an NPort device server to serial devices for the first time.

Wiring Requirements

Guidelines for routing and connecting wires to the NPort device server, emphasizing safety.

Configuration by Windows Utility

Installing NPort Administrator

Steps to download and install the NPort Administration Suite for managing NPort devices.

Adjusting General Settings

Configuring basic network and device settings like IP address and Netmask via NPort Administrator.

Configuring Device Port Operation Mode

Setting the operational mode for each NPort device port to define its network interaction.

Configuring Serial Communication Parameters

Serial Parameter Review

Details on essential serial communication parameters like baudrate, data bits, parity, and flow control.

Configuration by Web Console

Opening Your Browser

Instructions on accessing the NPort configuration via a web browser, including initial setup.

Export/Import (Excluding the NPort 5100, 5200, and IA5000 Series)

Network Settings

SNMP Settings

IP Address Report

Serial Settings

Operating Settings

Accessible IP Settings

Firmware Upgrading Compatibility Check

Account Management

Notification Message

Customizing login and authentication failure messages displayed on the NPort interface.

User Account

Managing user accounts, their levels, and privileges for accessing NPort device settings.

Password and Login Policy

Auto Warning Settings

Auto warning: E-mail and SNMP trap

Configuring email and SNMP trap parameters for automatic system event notifications.

Monitor

Monitor Line

Displaying operation mode and status for each connection of the NPort serial ports.

Monitor Async

Showing the current status of each of the NPort's serial ports, including async settings.

System Log Settings

Change Password

Load Factory Default

Configuration by Telnet Console

Configuration by Serial Console

Serial Console (19200, n, 8, 1)

Configuring NPort IP address and settings using an RS-232 console port and terminal emulator.

Testing Your NPort

3. Cybersecurity Considerations

Updating Firmware

Recommends updating firmware to the latest version for enhanced security features.

Turn Off Unused Service and Ports

Advise to disable unused services and ports to reduce vulnerability to attacks.

Limited IP Access

Method to block unwanted intruders by limiting access to specific IP addresses.

Account and Password

Recommendations for changing default credentials and using strong passwords for security.

4. Choosing the Proper Operation Mode

Overview

Description of NPort device server's operation modes and how they translate serial data over Ethernet.

Real COM Mode

Enables transparent connection between host and serial device by mapping NPort ports to local COM/TTY ports.

RFC2217 Mode

Similar to Real COM, but defines COM port control options via Telnet protocol.

TCP Server Mode

NPort listens for host connections on a specific IP:Port combination for data transmission.

TCP Client Mode

NPort actively establishes a TCP connection to a predetermined host computer.

UDP Mode

Faster and more efficient than TCP; allows unicast or multicast data transmission.

Pair Connection Mode

Connects two NPorts in tandem to overcome RS-232 distance limitations using Ethernet.

Reverse Telnet Mode

Similar to TCP Server, but provides CR/LF conversion function for controlling devices.

PPP Mode

Provides dial-in access for ISPs and enterprises, acting as a dial-up server.

5. Advanced Operation Mode Settings

Overview

Explains settings for each operation mode and how ports interact with the network.

List of Parameters

A table detailing parameters for various operation modes like Real COM, TCP Server, and UDP.

Data Packing Parameters

Other Parameters

Web Console

Operating Settings

RFC2217 Mode

TCP Server Mode

TCP Client Mode

UDP Mode

UDP Multicast

Pair Connection Mode

Pair Connection Master Mode

Configuring one NPort as a TCP client in a pair connection for communication.

Pair Connection Slave Mode

Configuring the other NPort as a TCP server in a pair connection for communication.

Ethernet Modem Mode (for the NPort IA5000/IA5000A, NPort 5000A, NPort 5000AI-M12, NPort 5100 Series only)

Dial-in

NPort listens for TCP/IP connection requests from a remote Ethernet modem or host.

Dial-out

NPort accepts AT commands to request a TCP connection from a remote Ethernet modem or PC.

6. Configuring NPort Administrator

Overview

Introduction to the NPort Administrator software for installing and configuring NPort devices.

Installing NPort Administrator

Step-by-step guide for installing the NPort Administration Suite on your computer.

Configuration

Accessing and understanding the NPort Administrator configuration window interface.

Unlock Password Protection

Procedure to unlock NPort devices that are protected by a password.

Upgrading the Firmware

Export Configuration

Import Configuration

Monitor

Monitor Settings

Customizing which items are displayed and the refresh rate in the NPort Monitor.

Port Monitor

COM Mapping

On-line COM Mapping

Setting up NPort serial ports as remote COM ports by connecting to the network.

Off-line COM Mapping

Mapping NPort serial ports as remote COM ports without prior network connection.

COM Grouping

Creating a COM Group

Grouping multiple COM ports to simulate multi-drop behavior over Ethernet.

Deleting a COM Group

Steps to remove a COM group and auto-assign COM numbers to individual ports.

Adding a Port to a COM Group

Adding a serial port to an existing COM group for unified management.

Removing a Port from a COM Group

Removing a specific serial port from a previously created COM group.

Modify Ports in a COM Group

Ways to modify COM numbers, advanced settings, and serial parameters within a COM group.

IP Address Report

7. NPort CE Driver Manager for Windows CE

Overview

Introduction to the NPort CE Driver Manager for Windows CE devices.

Installing NPort CE Driver Manager

Instructions for installing the NPort CE driver manager software on Windows CE.

Using NPort CE Driver Manager

Setting up NPort serial ports as remote COM ports for Windows CE devices.

8. Linux Real TTY Drivers

Basic Procedures

Steps to map an NPort 5000 serial port to a Linux host's tty port.

Installing Linux Real TTY Driver Files

Guide on obtaining and installing Linux Real TTY driver files from Moxa's website.

Mapping TTY Ports

Procedures for mapping NPort serial ports to host tty ports, automatically or manually.

Removing Linux Driver Files

Utility to remove all driver files, mapped ports, and unload the driver.

9. macOS TTY Drivers

Basic Procedures

Steps to map an NPort 5000 serial port to a Mac host's tty port.

Installing macOS TTY Driver Files

Guide on obtaining and installing macOS TTY driver files from Moxa's website.

Mapping macOS TTY port

Using NPortConnect to map NPort serial ports to Mac tty ports.

Uninstalling the Driver

Command to run to uninstall the NPort macOS TTY driver.

10. Linux Arm Drivers

Introduction

Information for programmers porting the NPort Real TTY driver to Arm-based platforms.

Porting to the Moxa UC-Series—Arm-based Computer

Building driver binaries on a general Arm platform for Moxa UC-Series.

Cross-compiler and the Real TTY driver

Compiling source code with kernel source package and cross-compiler for Arm.

Deploy cross-compiled binary to target

Steps to deploy the compiled driver binaries to the target Arm platform.

Porting to Raspberry Pi OS

Building the Real TTY driver for Raspberry Pi OS, referencing rpi-source.

Porting to the Yocto Project on Raspberry Pi

Prerequisite

Familiarity with Yocto Project and procedures for building the Yocto image.

Create a Moxa layer for the Yocto Project

Adding a Moxa layer to Yocto for driver integration, including creating meta-moxa.

Install a Moxa layer into the Yocto Project

Integrating the Moxa layer and Real TTY recipes into the Yocto Project build.

Deploy the Yocto image in Raspberry Pi

Building and deploying the Yocto image with the Real TTY driver to a Raspberry Pi.

Start the Real TTY driver in Raspberry Pi

Loading and starting the Real TTY driver on a Raspberry Pi after image deployment.

Set the default tty mapping to the Real TTY configuration

Configuring default tty mapping settings for the Real TTY driver on Raspberry Pi.

11. IP Serial LIB

Overview

Explanation of IP Serial Library for simplifying TCP/IP serial communication.

How to Install IP Serial Library

Instructions for installing the IP Serial Library, which comes with NPort Administration Suite.

IP Serial LIB Function Groups

List of supported functions within the IP Serial Library API.

12. Android API Instructions

Overview

Introduction to MxNPortAPI for remote control of serial devices on Android platforms.

How to Start MxNPortAPI

Instructions on downloading and starting the MxNPortAPI application development.

13. Introduction to LCM Display

Basic Operation

Explanation of the NPort LCM panel's basic display and button operations.

Detailed Menu Options

Overview of the NPort's LCM menu structure and navigation options.

A. Pinouts and Cable Wiring

Port Pinout Diagrams

Diagrams showing pin assignments for Ethernet and Serial ports on NPort devices.

Ethernet Port Pinouts

Pinout details for RJ45 and M12 Ethernet connectors.

Serial Port Pinouts

Pinout details for DB9 male RS-232 serial ports.

Cable Wiring Diagrams

Visual guides for creating Ethernet and Serial cables for NPort devices.

Serial Cable Wiring Diagrams

Detailed wiring diagrams for connecting NPort devices to serial devices via various connectors.

B. Adjustable Pull High/low Resistors for the RS-485 Port

NPort 5130/5150 Series (Jumpers)

Configuring pull high/low resistors using jumpers on NPort 5130/5150 series.

NPort P5150A (DIP Switches)

Using DIP switches on NPort P5150A to adjust pull high/low resistors and terminators.

NPort 5450 Models (DIP Switches)

Adjusting pull high/low resistors and terminators using DIP switches on NPort 5450 models.

NPort 5630/5650 Series (DIP Switches)

Configuring pull high/low resistors and terminators via DIP switches on NPort 5630/5650.

NPort 5650-8-DT/DTL Series (DIP Switches)

Using DIP switches on NPort 5650-8-DT/DTL to set pull high/low resistors.

NPort 5230A/5250A (DIP Switches)

Adjusting pull high/low resistors and terminators with DIP switches on NPort 5230A/5250A.

NPort IA5000 Series (DIP Switches)

Setting termination resistors and pull high/low resistors on NPort IA5000 series using DIP switches.

NPort IA5000A Series (DIP Switches)

Configuring pull high/low resistors and terminators via DIP switches on NPort IA5000A series.

NPort IA5150A/IA5250A Series

Instructions for setting pull-high/low resistors and terminators on NPort IA5150A/IA5250A.

NPort IA5450A Series

Step-by-step guide to changing pull-high/low DIP switch settings on NPort IA5450A.

C. Well-Known Port Numbers

D. SNMP Agents with MIB II & RS-232/422/485 Like Groups

E. Auto IP Report Protocol

ID List

Table listing IDs, descriptions, lengths, and notes for NPort Auto IP Report data.

AP ID & Hardware ID Mapping Table

Table mapping NPort product models to their corresponding Device IDs and AP IDs.

F. Compliance Notice

CE Warning

Warning regarding potential radio interference from Class A products in domestic environments.

Federal Communications Commission Statement

FCC compliance statement outlining conditions for operation and potential interference.

FCC Warning

Warning about FCC limits for Class A digital devices and potential interference.

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