NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series

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 or cloud platform. The cloud-ready device server can communicate with IIoT applications, using generic MQTT or third-party cloud services, such as Azure and Alibaba Cloud. 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.

 

Wireless Client
The device servers are equipped with one Ethernet port that allows data to be transferred seamlessly between the serial line, LAN, and WAN, allowing the LAN and WLAN interfaces to be bridged together using a single IP address.

Supports MTConnect Protocol for Monitoring Digital Inputs
MTConnect is designed specifically for shop-floor applications that aim to convert shop-floor data into a standard format that can be understood by any MTConnect-compliant software applications. Once the data has been defined by an MTConnect-compliant interface (name, type, description, etc.), it eliminates the need to redefine the data within each application. For those legacy machine tools that do not support MTConnect, the common practice is to get machine-related data through sensor connections and I/Os. Moxa NPort IA5000A-I/O supports MTConnect-enabled capability for all digital inputs on the device and provides a configurable interface for users to define what data and appropriate MTConnect tags need to be tied to the digital inputs.

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 IAW5000A-I/O Series 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 IAW5000A-I/O Series, 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.

NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series

Features and Benefits

  • Serial device server with 6 or 12 digital IOs
  • Links serial and Ethernet devices to an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n network
  • Connects serial/I/O data to the cloud through generic MQTT
  • Supports MQTT connection with built-in device SDKs to Azure/Alibaba Cloud
  • Supports MQTT connection with TLS and certificate in JSON and Raw data format
  • microSD card for configuration backup/duplication and event logs, and data buffering when cloud connection is lost
  • Supports repackaging the serial data size (up to 4K) to save the packet numbers that need to be sent to the cloud platform
  •  Supports redundant dual DC power inputs and 1 relay output
  • Cascading Ethernet ports for easy wiring
  • Secure data access with WEP, WPA, WPA2
  • Wireless Client function for flexible integration
  • 4 kV serial surge protection

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Description

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 or cloud platform. The cloud-ready device server can communicate with IIoT applications, using generic MQTT or third-party cloud services, such as Azure and Alibaba Cloud. 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.

 

Wireless Client
The device servers are equipped with one Ethernet port that allows data to be transferred seamlessly between the serial line, LAN, and WAN, allowing the LAN and WLAN interfaces to be bridged together using a single IP address.

Supports MTConnect Protocol for Monitoring Digital Inputs
MTConnect is designed specifically for shop-floor applications that aim to convert shop-floor data into a standard format that can be understood by any MTConnect-compliant software applications. Once the data has been defined by an MTConnect-compliant interface (name, type, description, etc.), it eliminates the need to redefine the data within each application. For those legacy machine tools that do not support MTConnect, the common practice is to get machine-related data through sensor connections and I/Os. Moxa NPort IA5000A-I/O supports MTConnect-enabled capability for all digital inputs on the device and provides a configurable interface for users to define what data and appropriate MTConnect tags need to be tied to the digital inputs.

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 IAW5000A-I/O Series 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 IAW5000A-I/O Series, 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.

Specification

Sensor TypeDry contact
Wet contact (NPN or PNP)
Dry ContactOn: short to GND
Off: open
Wet Contact (DI to COM)On: 10 to 30 VDC
Off: 0 to 3 VDC
I/O ModeDI or event counter
Counter Frequency20 Hz
Digital Filtering Time IntervalSoftware configurable

I/O ModeDO or pulse output
I/O TypeSink
Over-Current Protection2.6 A per channel @ 25°C
Over-Temperature Shutdown175°C (typical), 150°C (min.)
Over-Voltage Protection45 VDC

10/100BaseT(X) Ports (RJ45 connector)1
Auto MDI/MDI-X connection
Magnetic Isolation Protection1.5 kV (built-in)

Industrial ProtocolsMQTT, MTConnect
Configuration OptionsWeb Console (HTTP/HTTPS), Windows Utility, Telnet Console, Serial Console
ManagementDHCP Client, DNS, HTTP, IPv4, SMTP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, TCP/IP, Telnet, UDP, ICMP
Windows Real COM DriversWindows 95/98/ME/NT/2000, Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/10 (x86/x64), Windows 2008 R2/2012/2012 R2/2016/2019 (x64), Windows Embedded CE 5.0/6.0, Windows XP Embedded
Linux Real TTY DriversKernel versions: 2.4.x, 2.6.x, 3.x, 4.x, and 5.x
Fixed TTY DriversSCO UNIX, SCO OpenServer, UnixWare 7, QNX 4.25, QNX 6, Solaris 10, FreeBSD, AIX 5.x, HP-UX 11i, Mac OS X
Android APIAndroid 3.1.x and later
MIBMIB-II

ModeAlibaba IoT Platform Device, Azure IoT Hub Device, Publisher/Subscriber of MQTT
Version Supportedv3.1.1
QoS LevelQoS 0, 1, 2
Secure TransmissionTLS (1.0, 1.1, 1.2) encryption with user's root CA, Client certificate, Private key
MQTT General FeaturesClean Session, Keep Alive, Last Will Message, Retain Message

ConnectorDB9 male
No. of PortsNPort IA5150A models: 1
NPort IA5250A models: 2
Serial StandardsRS-232, RS-422, RS-485
Baudrate50 bps to 921.6 kbps
Data Bits5, 6, 7, 8
Stop Bits1, 1.5, 2
ParityNone, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Flow ControlNone, RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
Pull High/Low Resistor for RS-4851 kilo-ohm, 150 kilo-ohms
Terminator for RS-485120 ohms
Surge4 kV

RS-232TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
RS-422Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
RS-485-4wTx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
RS-485-2wData+, Data-, GND

WLAN Standards802.11a/b/g/n
Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11a (measured at 5.680 GHz)Typ. -91 @ 6 Mbps
Typ. -74 @ 54 Mbps
Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11b (measured at 2.437 GHz)Typ. -92 dBm @ 1 Mbps
Typ. -84 dBm @ 11 Mbps
Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11g (measured at 2.437 GHz)Typ. -91 dBm @ 6 Mbps
Typ. -73 dBm @ 54 Mbps
Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11n (2.4 GHz; measured at 2.437 GHz)Typ. -89 dBm @ 6.5 Mbps (20 MHz)
Typ. -71 dBm @ 72.2 Mbps (20 MHz)
Receiver Sensitivity for 802.11n (5 GHz; measured at 5.680 GHz)Typ. -89 dBm @ 6.5 Mbps (20 MHz)
Typ. -71 dBm @ 72.2 Mbps (20 MHz)
Typ. -85 dBm @ 13.5 Mbps (40 MHz)
Typ. -67 dBm @ 150 Mbps (40 MHz)
Spread SpectrumDSSS, OFDM
Transmission DistanceUp to 100 meters (in open areas)
Transmission Rate802.11a/g: 54 Mbps
802.11b: 11 Mbps
802.11n: 6.5 to 150 Mbps
Transmitter Power for 802.11b16±1.5 dBm @ 1 Mbps
16±1.5 dBm @ 11 Mbps
Transmitter Power for 802.11g16±1.5 dBm @ 6 Mbps
14±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps
Transmitter Power for 802.11a 15±1.5 dBm @ 6 Mbps
14±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps
Transmitter Power for 802.11n (2.4 GHz)16 dBm @ 1.5 Mbps (6.5 MHz)
12 dBm @ 1.5 Mbps (72.2 MHz)
Transmitter Power for 802.11n (5 GHz)15 dBm @ 1.5 Mbps (6.5 MHz)
12 dBm @ 1.5 Mbps (150 MHz)
Wireless SecurityWEP encryption (64-bit and 128-bit)
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS, TKIP, AES)
WPA/WPA2-Personal
WLAN ModesAd-hoc Mode, Infrastructure mode

ConnectorRP-SMA (male)
Antenna TypeOmni-directional

microSD SlotUp to 32 GB (SD 2.0 compatible)

ConnectionRemovable terminal block
Input Current300 mA @ 12 VDC
Input Voltage12 to 48 VDC

Automatic Reboot TriggerBuilt-in WDT
Alert ToolsBuilt-in buzzer and RTC (real-time clock)

HousingMetal
Dimensions59.6 x 101.4 x 134 mm (2.35 x 4 x 5.28 in)
WeightNPort IA5150A-6I/O: 740 g (1.63 lb)
NPort IA5150A-12I/O: 750 g (1.65 lb)
NPort IA5250A-6I/O: 750 g (1.65 lb)
NPort IA5250A-12I/O: 760 g (1.68 lb)
InstallationDIN-rail mounting, Wall mounting (with optional kit)

Operating Temperature0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
Storage Temperature (package included)-40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity5 to 95% (non-condensing)

EMCEN 61000-6-2/-6-4
EMICISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A
EMSIEC 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
SafetyEN 60950-1, UL 60950-1

Green ProductRoHS, CRoHS, WEEE

TimeNPort 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
StandardsTelcordia (Bellcore) Standard TR/SR

Warranty Period5 years
DetailsSee www.moxa.com/warranty

Models