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NPort 6110 Modbus/TCP
to Serial Communication Gateway
Users Manual
Second Edition, November 2004
Moxa Technologies Co., Ltd.
Tel: +886-2-8919-1230
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2 NPort 6110 Modbus/TCP to Serial Communication Gateway 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 2004 Moxa Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Trademarks MOXA is a registered trademark of The Moxa Group. All other trademarks or registered marks in this manual belong to their respective ma
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction.......................................................................................1-1 Overview.......................................................................................1-1 Features........................................................................................1-2 Product Specifications ..................................................................1-3 Package Checklist .........................................................
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Unlock .................................................................................4-15 Upgrade Firmware ..............................................................4-15 Remote Monitoring and Management.................................4-17 5. Troubleshooting ...............................................................................5-1 6. Pin Assignments...............................................................................6-1 A. Declaration of Conformity.................
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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: ❑ Overview ❑ Features ❑ Product Specifications ❑ Package Checklist ❑ Front/Top/Rear/Bottom Panel Views Overview Moxa NPort 6110 Modbus/TCP to Serial Communication Gateway provides users with many excellent benefits, including: ! Seamless integration
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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 Modbus protocol conversions, it is necessary to define a Master and Slave device, but unlike other Modbus Gateways, NPort 6110 allows users to configure Master/Slave for both the Ethernet and serial
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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 Signals Data+(A), Data-(B), GND Serial Line Protections 15 KV ESD for all signals RS-485 Data Direction Patented ADDC (Automatic Data Direction Control) Serial Communication Parameters Pa
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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 (US, Euro plugs included) All models include: ! NPort 6110 ! Software and documentation CD-ROM ! 100-240 VAC power adapter, US plug, 12V, 400 mA ! Euro plug included Optional Accessorie
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Front/Top/Rear/Bottom Panel Views RESET 10/100M 9-30V Ethernet 6 (0.24") PWR 4 Link (0.16") Ready 6110 Modbus/TCP to Serial Communication Gateway 21.3 7 (0.28") (0.8") RS-232/422/485 42.3 (1.67") unit = mm (inch) 67 (2.64") 78 (3.07") 90.2 (3.55") 1-5 100.4 (3.95") 22.0 12.5 (0.49") (0.87") 25 (0.98")
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2 2 2.Getting Started This chapter includes: ❑ Power Connection ❑ Serial Installation ❑ Ethernet Installation ❑ Software Installation ❑ Housing " DIN-Rail " Wall Mount Power Connection Take the following steps to connect NPort 6110s power adapter. 1. Plug the power adapters DC plug into NPort 6110s DC-IN jack. 2. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Note that there is no on/off switch. NPort 6110 automatically turns on when plugged into the outlet, and the r
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Ethernet Installation There are two ways to use the 10/100BaseT Ethernet jack located on NPort 6110s front panel: 1. For most applications using NPort 6110, you will simply plug one end of an Ethernet cable into NPort 6110s 100BaseT jack, and plug the other end into an Ethernet hub/switch connected to your network. In this case, use a regular straight-through Ethernet cable. 2. When configuring NPort 6110, you may connect NPort 6110 directly to your computers Ethernet connector. To
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2. You will be greeted by the Welcome window. Click on Next to continue. 3. Enter your Name and Company name in the spaces provided, and then click on Next to continue. 4. When the Choose Destination Location window appears, click on Next to continue. If you would like to use a Destination Directory different than the one displayed, first click on Browse
to locate your folder of choice, and then click on Browse. 2-3
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5. If desired, modify the highlighted name in the Program Folders text box (this is the name that will appear under Start # Programs) and then click on Next to continue. 2-4
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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. 2-5
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9. You may also view this program shortcut by clicking on Start # Programs # NPort Modbus Gateway Utility # Modbus Gateway Configurator, as shown below. 2-6
