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NPort IA5150/5250 Series User’s Manual Introduction
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Overview
The NPort IA5150/5250 series of device servers deliver easy and reliable serial-to-Ethernet
connectivity for the industrial automation market. The NPort IA5150/5250 series is designed to
allow any serial device to connect to an Ethernet network. The compact size of NPort IA device
servers makes them an ideal choice for connecting RS-232/422/485 serial devices, such as PLCs,
sensors, meters, motors, drives, barcode readers, and operator displays. The NPort IA5150/5250
Series device servers come with a compact and rugged DIN-Rail mountable casing.
NPort IA serial device servers ensure the compatibility of network software that uses a standard
network API (Winsock or BSD Sockets) by providing five modes: TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP,
Pair Connection, Ethernet Modem, and Rtelnet. Thanks to NPort IA5150/5250 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 the serial COM software applications. This excellent feature
preserves your software investment and lets you enjoy the benefits of networking your serial
devices instantly.
NPort IA serial device servers support automatic IP configuration protocols (DHCP, BOOTP) and
manual configuration via a handy web browser console. Both methods ensure quick and effective
installation. And with NPort IA5150/5250’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 IA5150/5250 Series device servers are shipped with the following items:
Standard Accessories
y 1 NPort IA5150/5250 serial device server
y Documentation & Software CD
y NPort IA5150/5250 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
NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or damaged.
Product Features
NPort IA5150/5250 Series device servers have the following features:
y Make your serial devices Internet ready
y Versatile socket operating modes, including TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, and Real COM
driver
y 2- or 4-wire RS-485 with patented ADDC™ (Automatic Data Direction Control)
y Slim type, inch-wide industrial strength casing
y DIN-Rail or wall mountable
y Built-in Ethernet cascading ports for easy wiring (RJ45 only)
y Redundant dual DC power inputs
y Warning by relay output and E-mail
y 10/100BaseTX (RJ45) or 100BaseFX (SC connector, Single/Multi mode) available
y IP30