Network Connections

Moxa NPort S8000 Serial to Ethernet Device – Overview

Published October 12, 2009 | By bbracken

Moxa NPort S8000 Serial to Ethernet Device – Overview

Combo switch and device server. NPort S8000 Series Industrial Ethernet Switch. Moxa switches support turbo raid Fastest self healing technology that provides fault recovery of less than 20 ms and allows for a larger ring configuration. Moxa Device Servers are rugged and reliable. Easy to use Serial to Ethernet connectivity. All in one design for greater versatility.

Each NPort S8000 includes:

2 fiber ports
3 Ethernet Ports
4 RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports

The Moxa NPort S8000 Supports Several Serial to Ethernet Functions:

Serial Device Server RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, Real COMM and RFC 2217.
Industrial Ethernet Switch Turbo Ring, RSTP, VLAN, Qos and 802.1x.

Complete Hardware Protection that Includes Surge Protection for the Power Source, Serial and Ethernet Connections.

2 KV Serial Isolation
Full Surge Protection
Level 4 ESD
UL508 Safety

Ring Redundancy at the Device Level – Ethernet Redundancy at the Device Level.

Watch the video for some practical applications.

Compact size makes the NPort S8000 is the best solution for your projects.

The NPort S8000 simplifies your Industrial Network Connections.

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Adaptive Serial Clocks on a TCP/IP Network

Published May 4, 2009 | By brent

by Brent Raynor www.manuauto.com

serial clock 11 Adaptive Serial Clocks on a TCP/IP Network

1033-1113 Adaptive Serial Clock

Connect an Adaptive serial clock to the LAN

Product Required

1033-1113 Adaptive Serial Clock
NPort 5130 Moxa Serial Device Server
71220204 Indoor RS485 Communication Wire and DB9(f) Connector
43310602LF Modular Network Adapter
1088-8636 1 Ft. RS-485 Cable with 2 RJ11s & Ferrite

Windows XP Setup for Configuring the Moxa NPort 5130

Change the properties of the Local Area Connection.
Go to Start, Settings, and then Network Connections.
Select Local Area Connection and then Properties.
Scroll down the list and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Select Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is similar to the Moxa NPort 5130, except for the last two digits.
Connect an Ethernet crossover cable from the PC to the Moxa NPort 5130.
Apply power to the Moxa NPort 5130.

Moxa Configuration Software

Install the NPort Administration Suite
http://www.moxa.com/support/download.aspx?d_id=1317
Select the Configuration tab, under the Function heading.
Select the Search tab and the configuration information will appear. The factory default IP address is 192.168.127.254
Select COM Mapping tab, under the Function heading.
Select the Add tab and the information for the Moxa NPort 5130 will appear.
Select From List, click on the box next to the information and select OK.
The Com Port can be changed by double clicking on the information tab. Choose Com 4 for this example.
Click the Apply tab and a window will appear Do you want to apply the changes. Select Yes.

Adaptive EtherTime Software

Install the weblink below.
http://www.manuauto.com/support/adaptive/adaptive-software-downloads/
Ethertime syncs the serial clocks to the time on the PC or Server.

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MaxStream X-CTU Software Setup for the Ethernet 9XTend Wireless Modem

Published February 12, 2009 | By brent

by Brent Raynor www.manuauto.com

Assigning an IP address to the MaxStream 9XTend ethernet wireless modem involves configuring a computer to act as a network. This is accomplished by modifying the local area connection of the computer.
If the computer (laptop) does not have a serial communication port, make sure to install a usb to serial adapter. The MaxStream X-CTU redirector software must be able to detect a serial communication port on the computer.
Connect a cross-over ethernet cable from the computer’s ethernet port to the MaxStream 9XTend’s ethernet port.

Windows XP Setup

Change the properties of the Local Area Connection.
Go to Start, Settings, and then Network Connections.
Select Local Area Connection and then Properties.
Scroll down the list and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Select Use the following IP address and enter 10.1.110.10 The last digit prevents a network conflict
Note: The MaxStream ethernet 9XTend factory default IP address is 10.1.110.11

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MaxStream 9XTend Ethernet Wireless Modem Setup

Install the X-CTU and then the Redirector software.
Reboot the computer if prompted to do so.
Open the X-CTU software.
Enter the new IP address and make sure the virtual com port is com 5 or above.
Under Changes, click the Apply tab to refresh the settings.
Exit the X-CTU program and reboot the computer.

Security Feature

All MaxStream wireless devices have a VID (Vendor ID) and require a four digit hexadecimal number.
Choose a four digit number and use the weblink below to convert it to hexadecimal.
http://www.manuauto.com/decimal-to-hexadecimal-converter/
Input the four digit hexadecimal code and click the Write tab to update the configuration .

MaxStream 9XTend Ethernet and Serial Modems

Communication between two MaxStream 9XTend Ethernet wireless modems will not work as a bridge. Since the Ethernet (TCP/IP) protocol is removed by the Ethernet-to-serial converter inside the unit, the radios can only transmit and receive serial data over the air. A receiving radio in this case, would only see the serial data and all network information would be lost. This means the network would not be able to see the remote radio.
The receiving radio must be a MaxStream 9XTend serial wireless modem.
Set the MaxStream 9XTend serial wireless modem dip switches 1 & 5 in the on position.

Troubleshooting

Disable the wireless on the PC.
Turn off the firewall.
Reboot the computer.

At Manufacturers Automation Inc., we are dedicated to customer service and want to make your experience with Adaptive led displays and the MaxStream RF Modems a pleasant one.