Introduction
The NPort IA5000A-I/O serial device servers, which have built-in digital I/Os, provide maximum flexibility when you need to integrate serial equipment in the field with an Ethernet network. The combination of digital I/Os makes the device servers well-suited for a variety of industrial data acquisition applications. The DI/Os on the device can be controlled over TCP/IP using the Modbus TCP protocol and can be configured and secured from a web browser. The device can also be installed as a COM Port (patented Real COM) on a Windows/Linux PC to make it compatible with legacy applications.
All models are ruggedly constructed, DIN-rail mountable, and designed with redundant power inputs to ensure uninterrupted operation for industrial applications.
Cascading Ethernet Ports Make Wiring Easy
The NPort IA5000A-I/O device servers come with two Ethernet ports that can be used as Ethernet switch ports. One port connects directly to the network or server, and the other port can be connected to either another NPort IA device server or another Ethernet device. The dual Ethernet ports reduce wiring costs by eliminating the need to connect each device to a separate Ethernet switch.
Secure Remote Management and Configuration with SSH/HTTPS
Unauthorized access is one of the biggest headaches for system managers. In addition to IP filtering and password protection, the NPort IA5000A-I/O also supports SSH and HTTPS to provide protection from hackers. To transmit control messages securely, open the web console using a web browser that supports HTTPS (Internet Explorer, for example). You may also open the serial or Telnet console, such as PuTTY, using a terminal emulator that supports SSH.
Select Any Baudrate Between 50 bps and 921.6 kbps
Most device servers only support a fixed number of serial baudrates. However, some applications require special baudrates, such as 250 kbps or 500 kbps. With the NPort IA5000A-I/O, you can use any baudrate between 50 and 921.6 kbps. If your device’s baudrate is not a standard baudrate, select “other” from the drop-down list and then enter the baudrate.
Documentation
Data Sheet
PDF Quick Start Guide
PDF User Manual
Memory
microSD Slot
Up to 32 GB (SD 2.0 compatible)
Input/Output Interface
Digital Input Channels
-6I/O models: 4
-12I/O models: 8
Digital Output Channels
-6I/O models: 2
-12I/O models: 4
Isolation
Alarm Contact Channels
Relay output with current carrying capacity of 2 A @ 30 VDC
Digital Inputs
Sensor Type
Dry contact
Wet Contact (NPN or PNP)
Dry Contact
On: short to GND
Off: open
Wet Contact (DI to COM)
On: 10 to 30 VDC
Off: 0 to 3 VDC
I/O Mode
Counter Frequency
Digital Filtering Time Interval
Digital Outputs
I/O Mode
I/O Type
Over-Current Protection
Over-Temperature Shutdown
175°C (typical), 150°C (min.)
Over-Voltage Protection
Ethernet Interface
10/100BaseT(X) Ports (RJ45 connector)
2
Auto MDI/MDI-X connection
Magnetic Isolation Protection
Ethernet Software Features
Configuration Options
Web Console (HTTP/HTTPS), Windows Utility, Telnet Console, Serial Console
Management
DHCP Client, DNS, HTTP, IPv4, SMTP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, TCP/IP, Telnet, UDP, ICMP
Windows Real COM Drivers
Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000, Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/10 (x86/x64), Windows 2008 R2/2012/2012 R2 (x64), Windows Embedded CE 5.0/6.0, Windows XP Embedded
Linux Real TTY Drivers
Kernel version: 2.4.x, 2.6.x, 3.x, 4.x
Fixed TTY Drivers
SCO UNIX, SCO OpenServer, UnixWare 7, QNX 4.25, QNX 6, Solaris 10, FreeBSD, AIX 5.x, HP-UX 11i, Mac OS X
Android API
MIB
Serial Interface
Connector
No. of Ports
NPort IA5150A models: 1
NPort IA5250A models: 2
Serial Standards
Baudrate
Data Bits
Stop Bits
Parity
None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Flow Control
Pull High/Low Resistor for RS-485
1 kilo-ohm, 150 kilo-ohms
Terminator for RS-485
Surge
Serial Signals
RS-232
TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
RS-422
RS-485-4w
RS-485-2w
Power Parameters
Connection
Input Current
Input Voltage
Reliability
Automatic Reboot Trigger
Alert Tools
Built-in buzzer and RTC (real-time clock)
Physical Characteristics
Housing
Dimensions
59.6 x 101.4 x 134 mm (2.35 x 4 x 5.28 in)
Weight
Packaged:
NPort IA5150A models: 910 g (2.01 lb)
NPort IA5250A models: 923 g (2.03 lb)
Product only:
NPort IA5150A models: 740 g (1.63 lb)
NPort IA5250A models: 753 g (1.66 lb)
Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature (package included)
-40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity
5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Standards and Certifications
EMC
EMI
CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A
EMS
IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 4 kV; Air: 8 kV
IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 10 V/m
IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 2 kV; Signal: 1 kV
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 1 kV; Signal: Ethernet: 2 kV, Serial: 4 kV
IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 10 V
IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF
Safety
MTBF
Time
NPort IA5150A-6I/O:456,558 hrs
NPort IA5150A-12I/O:337,987 hrs
NPort IA5250A-6I/O:433,352 hrs
NPort IA5250A-12I/O:325,408 hrs
Standards
Telcordia (Bellcore) Standard TR/SR
Features
6 or 12 digital I/Os to collect local data for status monitoring
Redundant dual DC power inputs and relay output
Cascading Ethernet ports for easy wiring
microSD card for configuration backup
Warnings and alerts by relay output and email
4 kV serial surge protection