NPort 5600-8-DT/DTL Series Basic Installation
ATTENTION
Wiring Safety Precautions:
Do not install or wire this unit or any attached devices with the power connected. Disconnect the power before
installation by removing
the power cord before installing and/or wiring your unit.
Follow maximum current ratings
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.
the current goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring could overheat, causing serious damage to your
- unit may get hot
The unit will generate heat during operation, and the casing may feel hot to the touch. Take care when handling
unit. Be sure to leave adequate space for ventilation.
STEP 1: Connect network, serial device, and
power
This step covers the physical installation of the hardware. This step requires the following items:
• NPort 5600-8-DT/DTL device server
• Power adapter and power cord
• Ethernet cable
• Serial cable with RJ45 or DB9 connector (depending on model)
• Serial device
Connect to Network
After placing the device server in its location, plug one end of the network cable into one of the device server’s
Ethernet ports. Plug the other end of the cable to the network. There are two Ethernet ports on the NPort
5600-8-DT/DTL so you can easily daisy-chain multiple units together (the NPort 5600-8-DTL has one Ethernet
port only).
Attach Serial Device
Use the serial cable to connect your serial device to a device port on the NPort 5600-8-DT/DTL. Make sure that
you are familiar with your device’s serial communication settings (e.g., baudrate, stop bit, etc.). You will need
to know these parameters when configuring the device server and drivers.
Adjustable Pull High/Low Resistors for RS-485
Termination resistors may be needed when connecting RS-485 devices to your NPort, in order to prevent the
reflection of serial signals. The device port’s pull high/low resistors must then be set correctly to prevent signal
corruption.
• NPort 5600-8-DT: Use the DIP switches on the bottom panel to configure each device port’s pull high/low
resistors. You will need to unscrew the DIP switch cover to access the DIP switches.
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