NPort Server Lite Hardware Installation Guide for DE-301/331 & DE-302/304/332/334 Second Edition, Dec 2002 Moxa Technologies Co., Ltd. Tel: +866-2-8919-1230 Fax: +886-2-8919-1231 www.moxa.com support@moxa.com.
NPort Server Lite Hardware Installation Guide for DE-301/331&DE-302/304/332/334 The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice Copyright 2002 Moxa Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Trademarks MOXA is a registered trademark of Moxa Technologies Co., Ltd.
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction....................................................................... 1-1 Features...................................................................................... 1-2 Product Specifications ................................................................ 1-2 Package Checklist ...................................................................... 1-3 Front/Top/Rear/Bottom/Right Panel Views ................................. 1-4 2. Connecting the Hardware ...........
1 1 Introduction Welcome to Moxa NPort Server Lite, an Industrial Serial Device Server that greatly enhances the ability of a Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP host to control multiple serial devices over a TCP/IP based Ethernet network.
Features ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Auto-detecting 10/100 Mbps Ethernet 1/2/4 port RS-232/422/485 serial interface LCD IP address display and configuration Built-in Ethernet and TCP/IP protocol Supports Driver, TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP Server/Client, and Pair Connection (only for DE-301/331) operation modes Ports on multiport units can be individually configured with different operation modes Supports Windows Real COM drivers and Linux real tty drivers Automatic network connection recovery Suitable for both desk
Configuration Parity Data bits Stop bits None, even, odd, space, mark 5, 6, 7, 8 1, 1.5, 2 OS Support Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 95/98/Me, UnixWare SVR4.2, UnixWare7 SVR5, SCO Open Server, SCO UNIX, Linux real tty for 2.0.36 and above, 2.2.x, 2.4.x (Intel x86 running TCP/IP) Power and Environment Power Requirements 9 – 30 VDC, 1.05A/9V Operating Temp. 0 – 55℃ Operating Humidity 5 – 95% RH Storage Temp.
Front/Top/Rear/Bottom/Right Panel Views 1. Male DB9 serial ports Note: Models DE-301/331 have only one port, and models DE-302/332 have only two ports. 2. PWR LED 3. LINK LED 4. TRAFFIC LED 5. LCD display panel Note: Before retrieving an IP address from the DHCP/BOOTP server, NPort will display “DHCP/BOOTP fail” every 1 second. 6. Input buttons for LCD display panel configuration 7. Reset button—press continuously for a.
2 2 Connecting the Hardware Now that you have been introduced to NPort Server Lite's features and specifications, it’s time to set up the hardware. We cover the following topics in this chapter: ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Choosing a Location • Desktop • Wall or Cabinet • DIN Rail Network Connection Power Connection Serial Connection Choosing a Location There are three placement options available. NPort Server Lite can be: • • • placed on a desktop, fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet, or fixed to a 35-mm DIN Rail.
Wall or Cabinet The two metal brackets included with NPort Server Lite can be used to attach the server to a wall, or the inside of a cabinet. Using three screws per bracket, first attach the brackets to the bottom of the server (Fig. 2-1a). Next, use two screws per bracket to attach the server to a wall or cabinet (Fig. 2-1b). Figure 2-1a. NPort Server Lite—Wall Mounting Brackets (bottom view) Figure 2-1b.
DIN Rail NPort Server Lite can also be mounted on a standard 35-mm DIN Rail. First, use two screws to attach each of the two DIN Rail brackets to the metal attachment plates (Figs. 2-2a, b). Figure 2-2a. DIN Rail Mounting Brackets—Inner Placement Figure 2-2b. DIN Rail Mounting Brackets—Outer Placement Since the screw heads are beveled, and the holes in the plate are countersunk, the tops of the screws will be flush with the metal plates.
Figure 2-3a. Din Rail Mounting Brackets—Inner Placement Figure 2-3b.
The next step is to attach NPort Server Lite to the Din Rail. STEP 1: Insert the top of the DIN Rail into slot A of the DIN Rail mount. STEP 2: Push the bottom of NPort Server Lite so that the bottom of the DIN Rail snaps into slot B of the DIN Rail mount. To remove NPort Server Lite from the DIN Rail, simply reverse Steps 2 and 3 above by grasping the bottom of the NPort Express device server with both hands, and then using your fingers to pull down slightly on the DIN Rail mounts at slot B.
Power Connection Take the following steps to connect NPort Server Lite’s power adaptor. 1. Connect the power adaptor’s DC plug into NPort Server Lite’s “DC-IN” jack. 2. Connect the power adaptor to an electrical outlet. Note that there is no on/off switch. The device server automatically turns on when plugged into the outlet.
3 3 Using the Built-In LCD Panel to Configure NPort Server Lite In this chapter, we explain how to use the four buttons on NPort Server Lite’s top panel to operate the LCD display. Basic Operation If the server is working properly, the LCD panel will display a yellow color for a few seconds, after which it turns green. The green PWR LED will also light up, indicating that the server is receiving power. You will see a display similar to: N 1 P 9 6 2 1 . 4 1 0 6 5 8 . S 1 N 2 : 7 6 .
The buttons are manipulated in a manner similar to the way a modern cellular phone operates. As you move through the various functions and setting options, note that the top line shows the current menu or submenu name, and the bottom line shows the submenu name or menu item which is activated by pressing the SEL button. Detailed Menu Options The best way to explain all of NPort Server Lite’s LCD functions is to refer to the tree graph shown in Fig. 3-1.
that you can’t change it) Figure 3-1: Tree Graph Displaying LCD Menu Options 3-3
The part of the LCD operation that still requires some explanation is how to edit the configurable options. In fact, you will only encounter two types of configurable options. The first type involves entering numbers, such as IP addresses, Netmasks, etc. In this case, you change the number one digit at a time. The up cursor ( ) is used to decrease the highlighted digit, the down cursor ( ) is used to increase the highlighted digit, and the SEL button is used to move to the next digit.
4 4 Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to solve some problems you could encounter while using NPort Server Lite. If you still have problems after reading this chapter, contact your dealer, or e-mail Moxa for help. You may also use the "Problem Report Form" at the end of this manual to notify your dealer that you require prompt technical support. We cover the following topics.
To prevent this problem, be sure to set a password while installing NPort Server Lite in Single Host mode. If a password is set, then only someone who knows the password will be able to reinstall the NPort Server Lite driver (either from the original or a different host). If you would like your NPort Server Lite to allow access to more than one host, first uninstall the Single Host Mode driver, and then reinstall the driver in Custom Mode.
Why does NPort Server Lite Manager indicate an “Unauthorized” status for some of the NPort Server Lite device server’s ports? This means that NPort Server Lite’s Access Control list does not associate your host’s IP address with those ports. This situation can come about in one of two ways: 1. Your Windows machine is just one of the hosts sharing the ports on the selected device server, and you did not input the device server’s password while installing NPort Server Lite. 2.
Double click on the server icon that has the question mark (?) on top. This will cause NPort Server Lite Manager to reconnect with the server. If the server is at a remote site: 1. Make sure the network connection to the remote site is okay. If no route can be established to the remote device server, and you are connecting through the Internet, you may need to wait until the route is reestablished. 2.
Programming Problems Why do the Win32 COMM API functions return fail, or the PComm Pro library functions return the fail code “SIO_WIN32 FAIL”? The fail code for the COMM API functions implies something different than the fail code received from the standard COM driver. For example, you get the fail code when the network connected to the device server is unreachable, or the device server is offline.
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B B. 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.
Problem Report Form NPort Server Lite Customer name: Company: Tel: Fax: E-mail: Date: 1. Moxa Product: DE-301 (1 RS-232 port) DE-331 (1 RS-422/485 port) DE-302 (2 RS-232 ports) DE-332 (2 RS-422/485 ports) DE-304 (4 RS-232 ports) DE-334 (4 RS-422/485 ports) 2. Interface: RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 (ADDC) RS-485 (by RTS) 3. Operation Mode: Host Based Mode TCP Server TCP Client UDP Server/Client Pair Connection (DE-301/331) 4. Serial Number: ___________ 5.
Revision History Document Edition 2 nd Revision Date December 1, 2002 Revision Details 1. Moxa FTP site changed to Moxa website (Moxa Internet Services page). 2. Added a note about retrieving an IP address from the DHCP/BOOTP server. (p.
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 product repair time. Carefully pack the product in an anti-static package, and send it, pre-paid, to the dealer.
