Automation and Device Networking – M.A.P.P.
Moxa NPort 5150 Bench Test
by Brent Raynor www.manuauto.com
RS-232 and RS-485 Port Test
Windows XP Setup
- 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
- Connectanethernet cross-over cable from the computer to the NPort 5150.
Moxa NPort Management Suite
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The first step is to configure the ethernet side of theNPort 5110.
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Open theNPort Management Suiteand select Configuration.
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Select the NPort (MAC Adress) andconfigure the settings.
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SelectNetworkand modify the IP Address, NetMask, and Gateway.
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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.
- 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.
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SelectCOM Mappingand double clicktheinformation line to change the serial settings. If there is no information is shown, select Add Target.
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Select the NPort required and click OK.
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SelectBasicSettings and choose a com port.
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SelectSerial Parametersand set for 9600,8,N,1, no flow control.Click OK.
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SelectExit.
Reboot the computer at this point, before doing the loopback test.
HyperTerminal Loopback Test
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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Select the com port that was assigned inRealCOM Installer.
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Com port settings are 9600, 8, N, 1, None. Click OK.
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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.
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