Moxa NPort 6110 - Manual

1-1 1 1 1 . Introduction Welcome to Moxa NPort 6110 Modbus/TCP to Serial Communication Gateway , an easy-to-use Ethernet to RS-232/422/485 Modbus Gateway. This chapter is an introduction to NPort 6110 and includes the following sections: T Overview T Features T Product Specifications T Package Check...

1-2 port that can connect to many types of Modbus device. By translating Modbus/TCP (Ethernet) and Modbus/ASCII/RTU (Serial) protocols, a PLC with Ethernet can use the RS-232/485 interface to seamlessly communicate with instruments. Powerful operation modes for versatile Modbus applications For Modb...

1-3 Product Specifications LAN Ethernet 10/100 Mbps, RJ45 Protection Built-in 1.5 KV magnetic isolation Serial Interface RJ-232/422/485 x 1, DB9 (M), software selectable RS-232 Signals TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND RS-422 Signals Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, RTS+, RTS-, CTS+, CTS-, GND RS-485 2-wire...

1-4 Environmental Operating Temperature 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F), 5 to 95% RH Storage Temperature -20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F), 95% RH Regulatory Approvals EMC FCC Class B, CE Class B Safety CUL, TÜV Package Checklist NPort 6110 Modbus/TCP to Serial Communication Gateway with 100-240 VAC power adaptor (...

2-1 2 2 2. Getting Started This chapter includes: T Power Connection T Serial Installation T Ethernet Installation T Software Installation T Housing ¾ DIN-Rail ¾ Wall Mount Power Connection Take the following steps to connect NPort 6110’s power adapter. 1. Plug the power adapter’s DC plug into NPort...

2-2 Ethernet Installation There are two ways to use the 10/100BaseT Ethernet jack located on NPort 6110’s front panel: 1. For most applications using NPort 6110, you will simply plug one end of an Ethernet cable into NPort 6110’s 100BaseT jack, and plug the other end into an Ethernet hub/switch conn...

2-4 5. If desired, modify the highlighted name in the Program Folders text box (this is the name that will appear under Start Æ Programs ) and then click on Next to continue.

2-5 6. Click on Next to start copying the software files. 7. Wait patiently while the files are being copied. The procedure should only take a few seconds. 8. The NPort Modbus Gateway Utility folder will open showing the Modbus Gateway Configurator icon.

2-7 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 6110’s two ears. ⇒ STEP 2: Insert the top of the DIN-Rail into the top slot of the DIN-Rail moun...

2-8 Wall Mount For many industrial applications, you will find it convenient to mount NPort 6110 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 shoul...

3-1 3 3 3. Typical Modbus Applications In this chapter, we introduce three typical Modbus applications. Serial master device talks to serial slave devices over the Internet Let traditional Modbus serial devices talk over the Internet… Many traditional serial Modbus devices can talk over RS-485, but ...

4-1 4 4 4. Configuring Modbus Gateway We discuss the following topics in this chapter: T Starting Modbus Gateway Configurator T Searching for NPort 6110 ¾ Broadcast Search ¾ Specify by IP Address T Modify Configuration ¾ Network Settings ¾ Modbus Settings ¾ Advanced Modbus Settings ¾ Modbus Serial S...

4-2 Starting Modbus Gateway Configurator To start Modbus Gateway Configurator, click on Start Æ Programs Æ NPort Modbus Gateway Utility Æ Modbus Gateway Configurator . The Modbus Gateway Configurator window will open as shown below.

4-3 Searching for NPort 6110 There are two methods available to search the network for NPort 6110s. Broadcast Search is used to locate all NPort 6110s connected to the same LAN as the host, and Search by IP is used to locate a specific NPort 6110, particularly if it is located outside the LAN and ca...

4-4 When the Search by IP Address window opens, input the IP address of the NPort 6110 you want to search for, and then click OK . If the search is successful, information related to the NPort 6110 will be displayed in the Modbus Gateway Configurator window. NOTE If using the Search by IP Address fu...

4-5 The Configuration window opens to the Network Settings page. Refer to the following subsections to learn more about how to configure NPort 6110’s various settings. Network Settings The Network Settings page is used to configure Modbus Gateway Name , IP Address , Netmask , Default Gateway , and I...

4-6 Network Settings Setting Value Notes Modbus Gateway Name Alphanumeric Choose a name that easily identifies the Gateway’s location, function, etc. IP Address 32-bit number, default = 192.168.127.254 The IP (Internet Protocol) address identifies the server on the TCP/IP network. Netmask 32-bit num...

4-9 4. Modbus ASCII Master mode works the same as Modbus/RTU Master mode, except that the data format is Modbus/ASCII. 5. When the NPort Modbus Gateway receives a command from the serial port, the ID No. range table is used identify which IP address to connect to (e.g., if ID No. = 15, then accordin...

4-12 Modbus Serial Settings The Modbus Serial Settings page is used to configure NPort 6110’s DB9 Male port. You can configure Interface Mode , Baud Rate , Parity , Data Bits , Stop Bit , Flow Control , and UART FIFO . NOTE To modify the settings on this page, you must first checkmark the Change Mod...

4-14 Password Use the Password page to set a password, change the password, or erase the password. NOTE To modify the settings on this page, you must first checkmark the Change Password box at the top of the Password page. To erase an existing password, leave both the New Password and Confirm Passwo...

4-15 Other Functions The Unlock , Start Log Monitor , and Upgrade Firmware functions are described in this section. Unlock The Unlock function is used for NPort 6110 units that are password protected. To use the function, first click on the NPort 6110 that you wish to unlock to highlight it, and the...

4-17 Remote Monitoring and Management To troubleshoot and manage Modbus-based device connectivity, information such as TCP/IP, Modbus protocol type, and Master/Slave type are important. NPort Modbus Gateway provides a powerful function that allows you to monitor the operation of each Modbus Gateway ...

4-18 To start capturing the operation log, press the Start Log Monitor button . The operation log appears with time stamp stating connection status for connected Modbus devices. To keep a record of this monitor session, save the log to a text file. To clear all the records, press the Log Monitor Flu...

5-1 5 5 5. Troubleshooting In this chapter, we give answers to some common troubleshooting questions related to Modbus Gateway applications. 1. ID No. mismatch ID number mismatch is the most common field installation problem encountered. First, make sure the ID number of each Modbus device correspon...

6-1 6 6 6. Pin Assignments NPort 6110 supports three serial interfaces: RS-232, RS-422, and 2-wire RS-485. In this chapter, we give the DB9 Male pinouts for each of these three interfaces. DB9 Male Pinouts Pin No. RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 1 DCD TxD-(A) Data-(A) 2 RxD TxD+(B) Data+(B) 3 TxD RxD+(B) --- 4...

A-1 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: Modbus Gateway Model Number: NPort 6110 conforms to the following stan...

B-2 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 prod...