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Moxa Technologies NPort 5230 User Manual

Moxa Technologies NPort 5230
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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 5230 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Isolation1.5 kV
CertificationCE, FCC, EN
Serial interface typeRS-232, RS-422, RS-485
Serial ports quantity2
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100 Mbit/s
Surge protection voltage0.5 kV
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Supported network protocolsICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, BOOTP, Telnet, DNS, HTTP, SMTP, IGMP v1/2
Compatible operating systemsWindows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista Windows XP/2003/Vista (32/64-bit) SCO Unix SCO OpenServer UnixWare 7 UnixWare 2.1, Unix SVR 4.2 Unix QNX 4.25, QNX 6 Solaris 10 FreeBSD AIX 5.x HP-UX 11i
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 85 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 55 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95 %
Input voltage12 - 48 V
SafetyUL, TÜV, DNV
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight340 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)67 x 100.4 x 22 mm

Summary

2. Getting Started

Installing Your NPort Device Server

Provides guidance on initial hardware setup, connections, and basic configuration steps.

Wiring Requirements

Details essential wiring practices for safe and proper device installation.

Connecting the Power

Explains how to connect power to the NPort device.

Grounding the NPort Device Server

Provides instructions for grounding the NPort for safety and interference reduction.

Connecting to the Network

Details how to connect the NPort to an Ethernet network.

Connecting to a Serial Device

Guides on connecting serial devices to the NPort using appropriate cables.

Configuration by Windows Utility

Utilizes the Windows utility for configuring NPort device servers.

Installing NPort Administrator

Details the steps required to install the NPort Administrator software.

Adjusting General Settings

Configuring basic network and system parameters for the NPort.

Configuring Device Port Operation Mode

Setting the operational mode for each NPort serial port.

Configuring Serial Communication Parameters

Setting baud rate, data bits, parity, and flow control for serial ports.

Mapping COM Port to Device

Maps NPort serial ports to host computer COM ports for network access.

Configuration by Web Console

Basic Settings

Configuring fundamental NPort settings through the web console.

Network Settings

Configuring IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings.

Serial Settings

Configuring serial port parameters like baud rate and parity via web console.

Operating Settings

Configuring port operation modes and related parameters via web console.

Accessible IP Settings

Restricting NPort access based on specific IP addresses.

Change Password

Procedures for changing the NPort's administrative access password.

Configuration by Telnet Console

Configuring NPort device settings via Telnet command line interface.

Configuration by Serial Console

Configuring NPort device settings using a serial console connection.

3. Cybersecurity Considerations

Updating Firmware

Highlights the importance of updating firmware for enhanced security.

Turn Off Unused Service and Ports

Recommends disabling unused services and ports to enhance device security.

Limited IP Access

Methods to restrict product access by specifying allowed IP addresses.

Account and Password

Best practices for securing NPort access with strong accounts and passwords.

4. Choosing the Proper Operation Mode

Real COM Mode

Maps NPort IP:Port to host COM/TTY ports for transparent serial connection.

RFC2217 Mode

Enables COM port control options via Telnet protocol for serial communication.

TCP Server Mode

Configures NPort to act as a server, waiting for host connections.

TCP Client Mode

Configures NPort to actively establish TCP connections to a specified host.

UDP Mode

Provides faster, less reliable communication suitable for multicast applications.

Pair Connection Mode

Connects two NPorts to extend RS-232 distance limitations over Ethernet.

5. Advanced Operation Mode Settings

6. Configuring NPort Administrator

Installing NPort Administrator

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the NPort Administrator software.

Unlock Password Protection

Details procedures for unlocking password-protected NPort devices.

Configuring NPort

Explains how to access and modify NPort device settings.

Upgrading the Firmware

Provides steps to upgrade the NPort device firmware.

COM Mapping

Process of setting up NPort serial ports as host computer COM ports using drivers.

8. Linux Real TTY Drivers

10. Linux Arm Drivers

11. IP Serial LIB

A. Pinouts and Cable Wiring

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

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