Moxa Technologies NPort 5210-T - Connecting the Hardware; Wiring Requirements; Connecting the Power; Grounding the Nport 5200

NPort 5200 Series Getting Started
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Connecting the Hardware
This section describes how to connect the NPort 5200 to serial devices for first time testing purposes. We cover
Wiring Requirements, Connecting the Power, Grounding the NPort 5200, 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 5200.
Wiring Caution!
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Observe all electrical c
odes
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
the NPort 5200. When plugged in, the NPort 5200’s internal components
generate heat, and consequently the casing may feel hot to the touch.
You should also heed the following:
• 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.
• 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.
• Keep input wiring and output wiring separate.
• Where 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 the NPort 5200’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 the NPort 5200
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.