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NPort IA5250I/5250I-T Series
Quick Installation Guide
First Edition, October 2009
1. Overview
NPort IA device servers deliver easy and reliable serial-to-Ethernet
connectivity for the industrial automation market. The servers support
several operation modes—TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, Real COM,
Pair Connection, and Ethernet Modem—ensuring the compatibility of
network software, and are an ideal choice for connecting
RS-232/422/485 serial devices, such as PLCs, sensors, meters, motors,
drives, barcode readers, and operator displays. NPort IA5250I/5250I-T
device servers come with a compact and rugged DIN-Rail mountable
casing.
2. Package Checklist
Before installing NPort IA device servers, verify that the package
contains the following items:
•
1 NPort IA Series Device Server
•
Documentation and Software CD
•
NPort IA Series Quick Installation Guide
Optional Accessories
y
DR-4524
45W/2A DIN-Rail 24 VDC Power Supply with
universal 85 to 264 VAC input
y
DR-75-24
75W/3.2A DIN-Rail 24 VDC Power Supply with
universal 85 to 264 VAC input
y
DR-120-24
120W/5A DIN-Rail 24 VDC Power Supply with 88
to 132 VAC/176 to 264 VAC input by switch
Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or
damaged.
3. Hardware Introduction
NPort IA5250I/5250I-T device servers are used to control
RS-232/422/485 devices for industrial automation environments. NPort
5250I/5250I-T has 2 RS-232/422/485 male DB9 serial ports with 2KV
isolation for all interfaces.
NPort IA5250I/5250I-T Appearance
PWR1
PWR2
RDY
P1
Ethernet 1
Ethernet 2
Reset
5250
IA
P2
Copper
Ethernet
LED
Indicators
Top View
Bottom View
Front View
Reset
V1
V1+
V2
V2+
1
Dual power input
and relay output
RS-232/422/485
RS-232/422/485
P1
P2
I
Reset Button
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Press the Reset button continuously for 5 sec to load
factory defaults
: Use a pointed object, such as a straightened paper clip or
toothpick, to press the reset button. This will cause the Ready LED to
blink on and off. The factory defaults will be loaded once the Ready LED
stops blinking (after about 5 seconds). At this point, you should release
the reset button.
NPort IA LED Indicators (front panel)
Name Color
Function
PWR1,
PWR2
red
Power is being supplied to power input PWR1,
PWR2.
red
Steady on:
Power is on and NPort IA is booting
up.
Blinking:
Indicates an IP conflict, the DHCP
or BOOTP server did not respond
properly, or a relay output occurred.
green
Steady on:
Power is on and NPort IA is
functioning normally.
Blinking:
The device server has been located
by Administrator’s Location
function.
Ready
off
Power is off, or a power error condition exists.
Orange 10 Mbps Ethernet connection.
Green 100 Mbps Ethernet connection.
Ethernet
off
Ethernet cable is disconnected, or has a short.
orange Serial port is receiving data.
green
Serial port is transmitting data.
P1, P2
off
No data is being transmitted or received through
the serial port.
4. Hardware Installation Procedure
STEP 1: After removing NPort IA from the box, the first thing you
should do is connect the power adaptor. Connect the 12-48
VDC power line with NPort IA’s terminal block, or connect
the DIN-Rail power supply with NPort IA’s terminal block.
STEP 2: Connect NPort IA to a network. Use a standard
straight-through Ethernet cable to connect to a Hub or
Switch. When setting up or testing NPort IA, you might find
it convenient to connect directly to your computer’s Ethernet
port. In this case, use a cross-over Ethernet cable.
STEP 3: Connect NPort IA’s serial port to a serial device.
STEP 4: NPort IA is designed to be attached to a DIN-Rail or
mounted on a wall. The two sliders on NPort IA’s rear panel
serve a dual purpose. For wall mounting, both sliders should
be extended. For DIN-Rail mounting, start with one slider
pushed in, and the other slider extended. After placing the
NPort IA on the DIN-Rail, push the extended slider in to
lock the device server to the rail. The two placement options
are illustrated in the accompanying figures.
Wall Mount
DIN-Rail
Push here to lock
to the DIN-Rail
5. Software Installation Information
To install
NPort Administration Suite
, insert the
Document &
Software CD
into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Once the
installation window opens, click on the
Installation Administration
Suite
button, and then follow the instructions on the screen. To view
detailed information about
NPort IA Administration Suite
, click on
the
Documents
button, and then select NPort IA5250I/5250I-T Series
User’s Manual to open the pdf version of this user’s manual.
P/N: 1802051500212
