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Moxa NPort 5150 Bench Test

Published May 31, 2010 | By brent

Change the properties of the Local Area Connection.
Go to Start,Settings, and then Network Connections.
SelectLocal Area Connection andthenProperties.
Scroll down the list and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).IfIP information is shownunderUse the following IP address, make sure to write it down before proceeding.
Select Use the following IP address and enter an IP addressthat issimilar totheNPort 5110, except for the last two digits.

Hardware Setup

Moxa NPort Management Suite

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SelectSerial, then select Modify, double clicktheinformation line and select theSettings.

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Set the baud rate to 9600, 8,N,1, No flow Control, enable FIFO. The Interface tab is eitherset toRS-232 or RS-485, 4 wire, depending on what signalis being tested.

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SelectOperation Mode, then select the Modify tab, double clicktheinformation line and selectView Settings tab. Set it for Real Com Mode.
SelectOK and the settings will be updatedin the NPort 5110.

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The next step is to configurethe com port.
SelectCOM Mappingand double clicktheinformation line to change the serial settings. If there is no information is shown, select Add Target.

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TesttheRS-232communication port

Jumperpins 2 to3on theMoxa NPort DE-311 DB9 com port.
Pin 2 -> TXD Pin 3 -> RXD
InWindows XP,go to start, programs,accessories,communications, and select HyperTerminal.
Type aname for this project.

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Type a message and it willappearon theHyperTerminalscreen. ThisconfirmstheRS-232 communication portworks accordingly. Test this procedure by removing the jumper. As you type, the characters will notappear on theHyperTerminalscreen.

TesttheRS-422/485communication port

Jumperpins 2 to3 and1 to 4 on theMoxa NPort DE-311 DB9 com port usingtwopaperclips.
Pin 2 -> RXD+(B) Pin 3 -> TXD+(B)
Pin 1 -> RXD-(A) Pin4 -> TXD-(A)
Repeatthe HyperTerminal Loopback Test.