NPort 5200 Series User’s Manual
Introduction
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Overview
NPort 5200 Series serial device servers are designed to make your industrial serial devices Internet
ready in no time. The compact size of NPort 5200 device servers makes them the ideal choice for
connecting your RS-232 (NPort 5210/5230/5210-T/5230-T) or RS-422/485 (NPort 5230/5232/
5232I/5230-T/5232-T/5232I-T) serial devices—such as PLCs, meters, and sensors—to an
IP-based Ethernet LAN, making it possible for your software to access serial devices from
anywhere over a local LAN or the Internet.
NPort 5200 serial device servers ensure the compatibility of network software that uses a standard
network API (Winsock or BSD Sockets) by providing TCP Server Mode, TCP Client Mode, and
UDP Mode. And thanks to NPort 5200 Series’ Real COM/TTY drivers, software that works with
COM/TTY ports can be set up to work over a TCP/IP network, without modifying your serial
COM software applications. This excellent feature preserves your software investment and lets
you enjoy the benefits of networking your serial devices instantly.
NPort 5200 serial device servers support automatic IP configuration protocols (DHCP, BOOTP)
and manual configuration via the handy web browser console. Both methods ensure quick and
effective installation. And with NPort 5200’s Windows Utility, installation is very straightforward,
since all system parameters can be stored and then copied to other device servers simultaneously.
Package Checklist
NPort 5200 Series products are shipped with the following items:
Standard Accessories
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1 NPort 5200 2-port serial device server
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Documentation & Software CD
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NPort 5200 Series Quick Installation Guide
Optional Accessories
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DK-35A
DIN-Rail
Mounting
Kit
(35
mm)
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CBL-RJ45M9-150
RJ45 (8-pin) to DB9 (M) cable, 150 cm
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CBL-RJ45F9-150
RJ45 (8-pin) to DB9 (F) cable, 150 cm
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CBL-RJ45M25-150 RJ45 (8-pin) to DB25 (M) cable, 150 cm
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CBL-RJ45F25-150
RJ45 (8-pin) to DB25 (F) cable, 150 cm
NOTE:
Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or damaged.
Product Features
NPort 5200 Series device servers have the following features:
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Make your serial devices Internet ready instantly
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Versatile socket operation modes, including TCP Server, TCP Client, and UDP
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Easy-to-use Windows Utility for installing multiple device servers
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Cigarette pack size
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Auto detectable 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port
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2- or 4-wire RS-485 (NPort 5230/5232/5232I/5230-T/5232-T/5232I-T) with patented
ADDC™ (Automatic Data Direction Control)
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Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial signals
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SNMP MIB-II supported for network management
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Pair Connection mode for connecting two serial devices over a network without a PC
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Reverse Telnet
