Moxa DE-211 - Manual

1 1 1 Introduction Welcome to Moxa NPort Express, a compact palm-sized communications device that allows you to control RS-232/422/485 serial devices over a TCP/IP Ethernet. This chapter is an introduction to NPort Express and includes the following sections: ¾ Features ¾ Product Specifications ¾ Pa...

1-4 Package Checklist DE-211/110V 1 NPort Express DE-211 Universal Serial Device Server DE-211/230V 1 NPort Express DE-211 Universal Serial Device Server Both models include y Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP Real COM driver, Linux real tty driver y NPort Management Suite software y Power Adapter y User’...

2 2 2 Overview This chapter includes: ¾ LED Indicators ¾ Housing • DIN Rail • Wall Mount LED Indicators NPort Express’s top panel contains five LED indicators, as described in the following table. LED Name LED Color LED Function red Power is on. PWR off Power is off, or power error condition exists....

2-2 Housing DIN Rail For many industrial applications, you will find it convenient to use the DIN Rail attachments, as shown below. STEP 1: Use 2 screws per ear to attach DIN Rail mounts to each of NPort Express’s two ears. ⇒ STEP 2: Insert the top of the DIN Rail into slot A of the DIN Rail mount. ...

2-3 Wall Mount For many industrial applications, you will find it convenient to mount NPort Express on the wall, using two screws, as indicated below. STEP 1: Screw two screws, separated by 7.8 cm, into the wall. The heads of the screws should be no greater than 6.5 mm in diameter, and the shafts sh...

3 3 3 Serial Installation We discuss the following topics: ¾ DIP Switch Settings ¾ DB25 Female Connector Pinout ¾ RS-232 Wiring ¾ RS-422 Wiring ¾ 4-Wire RS-485 Wiring • Using a DB25 connector • Using the optional Terminal Block ¾ Enabling a Termination Resistor • Enabling the Built-In 120 Ω Terminat...

3-2 Switch SW1 controls the function of the serial port ( ON , or up, for RS-232 Console connection, and down for Data Communication , such as when NPort Express is connected to your serial device). Note that after changing the setting of SW1 , NPort Express will reboot to initialize the new setting...

3-7 Using the Optional Terminal Block 4-wire RS-485 Terminal Block Wiring NOTE: Use a flathead screwdriver to tighten the two attachment screws that connect the terminal block to NPort Express. 2-wire RS-485 Terminal Block Wiring NOTE: Use a flathead screwdriver to tighten the two attachment screws ...

3-8 NOTE: When setting up a multidrop network, a daisy-chained network should be used. Construct your device-to-device wiring as indicated in the above figure. Enabling a Termination Resistor For RS-422/485 serial communications, when an electrical signal travels through two different resistance jun...

3-10 Enabling a User-Supplied Terminator When using the terminal block, you may install your own external terminator resistor by connecting the ends of the resistor directly to inputs 2 and 3, or by connecting the two ends of the resistor to the wires that emanate from inputs 2 and 3, as shown in th...

4 4 4 Ethernet Installation We discuss the following topics: ¾ Connecting to the Ethernet Port • Connecting to a Hub or Switch • Connecting to a PC Connecting to the Ethernet Port Connecting to a Hub or Switch For most applications, you will simply plug one end of your Ethernet cable into NPort Expr...

4-2 Connecting to a PC In some cases, such as when configuring drivers and software, you will find it convenient to hook NPort Express directly to your computer’s Ethernet card. To do this, you will need to use a cross-over Ethernet cable. This type of Ethernet cable is harder to find, although you ...

5 5 5 Power Connection We discuss the following topics: ¾ Using the Power Adapter ¾ Using Power Over Serial ¾ Power Status Check Using the Power Adapter Take the following steps to connect NPort Express’s power adapter. 1. Plug the power adapter’s DC plug into NPort Express’s DC-IN jack. 2. Plug the...

5-2 Using Power Over Serial Take the following steps to set up NPort Express’s Power over Serial option. IMPORTANT NOTICE You may not use the power adapter and Power Over Serial option at the same time. Using both power options at the same time could cause irreparable damage to your NPort Express un...

5-3 To use the 5 VDC Power over Serial option, enable jumpers JP2 and JP3, as illustrated in the following diagram. Note that when using the 5 VDC option, power is supplied via pins 9 and 10: Power Status Check Use the PWR LED indicator on NPort Express’s top panel to see if it is receiving power. A...

A A A Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s Name: Moxa Technologies Co., Ltd. Manufacturer’s Address: Fl.4, No.135, Lane 235, Pao-Chiao Rd., Shing Tien City, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. declares that the product: Product Name: NPort Express Model Number: DE-211 conforms to the following standards: EMC...

C C C Return Procedure For product repair, exchange, or refund, the customer must: ♦ Provide evidence of original purchase. ♦ Obtain a Product Return Agreement (PRA) from the sales representative or dealer. ♦ Fill out the Problem Report Form (PRF). Include as much detail as possible for a shorter pr...