User`s manual

NPort 6000 Series User’s Manual Introduction
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Overview
The NPort 6000 can be used to connect any serial device to an Ethernet network, and supports
many different operation modes. In particular, the NPort 6000 also supports Secure TCP Server,
Secure TCP Client, Secure Pair-Connection, and Secure Real COM modes for security critical
applications, such as banking, telecom, access control, and remote site management.
The NPort 6000’s Any Baudrate feature, which is based on Moxa’s UART IC, allows the use of
non-standard baudrates. For example, a 500 Kbps baudrate may be required for some special
applications. Many device servers could only be configured for a baudrate of 460.8 Kbps, resulting
in an error rate of 7.84%. For serial communication, the acceptable margin of error is only 3%.
The NPort 6000 allows you to configure the baudrate more accurately, and can be configured to
transmit serial data at the rate of 491.5 Kbps. This is only a 1.7% margin of error, which is well
within the acceptable margin for serial data.
For some applications, data must be delivered reliably even if communication is disrupted. The
NPort 6000 provides a powerful function to ensure that data is buffered in case of a
communication failure. When a communication failure occurs, the data is stored in the NPort 6000.
Upon resumption of communication, the buffered data will be sent to the destination. The default
size of the port buffer is 64 KB for each port. For the NPort 6610, NPort 6250, NPort 6450, and
NPort 6650, users may increase the buffer size by using an external SD card for the buffer.
Package Checklist
Each NPort 6000 serial device server is shipped in a separate box with a number of standard
accessories. In addition, several optional accessories can be ordered separately. When you receive
your shipment, please check the contents of the box carefully, and notify your MOXA sales
representative if any of the items are missing or appear to be damaged.
NPort 6610/6650
Six models of the NPort 6610 and six models of the NPort 6650 are available:
Model Name
Number of Serial
Ports
Power Requirements
NPort 6610-8 8
NPort 6610-16 16
NPort 6610-32 32
RS-232 100-240 VAC, Power Cord
NPort 6610-8-48V 8
NPort 6610-16-48V 16
NPort 6610-32-48V 32
RS-232
±48 VDC (20 to 72 VDC, -20 to -72 VDC),
terminal block
NPort 6650-8 8
NPort 6650-16 16
NPort 6650-32 32
RS-232/422/485 100-240 VAC, Power Cord
NPort 6650-8-48V 8
NPort 6650-16-48V 16
NPort 6650-32-48V 32
RS-232/422/485
±48 VDC (20 to 72 VDC, -20 to -72 VDC),
terminal block
Standard Accessories for the NPort 6610 and NPort 6650
• Document and Software CD
• Quick Installation Guide