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NPort IA5000A-I/O Series

1/2-port RS-232/422/485 device servers with 6 or 12 digital I/Os

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Features and Benefits

  • 6 or 12 digital I/Os to collect local data for status monitoring
  • 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
  • Redundant dual DC power inputs and relay output
  • Cascading Ethernet ports for easy wiring
  • Warnings and alerts by relay output and email
  • 4 kV serial surge protection

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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 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.

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 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.

  • Digital Input Channels

    -6I/O Models: 4
    -12I/O Models: 8

  • Digital Output Channels

    -6I/O Models: 2
    -12I/O Models: 4

  • Isolation

    3k VDC or 2k Vrms

  • Alarm Contact Channels

    Relay output with current carrying capacity of 2 A @ 30 VDC

  • 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

    DI or event counter

  • Counter Frequency

    20 Hz

  • Digital Filtering Time Interval

    Software configurable

  • I/O Mode

    DO or pulse output

  • I/O Type

    Sink

  • Over-Current Protection

    2.6 A per channel @ 25°C

  • Over-Temperature Shutdown

    175°C (typical), 150°C (min.)

  • Over-Voltage Protection

    45 VDC

  • 10/100BaseT(X) Ports (RJ45 connector)

    2
    Auto MDI/MDI-X connection

  • Magnetic Isolation Protection

    1.5 kV (built-in)

  • Industrial Protocols

    MQTT, MTConnect

  • 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

  • Linux Real TTY Drivers

    Kernel versions: 2.4.x, 2.6.x, 3.x, 4.x, and 5.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, macOS 10.12, macOS 10.13, macOS 10.14, macOS 10.15

  • Android API

    Android 3.1.x and later

  • MIB

    MIB-II

  • Windows Real COM Drivers

    Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000, Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/10/11 (x86/x64), Windows 2008 R2/2012/2012 R2/2016/2019 (x64), Windows Server 2022, Windows Embedded CE 5.0/6.0, Windows XP Embedded

  • Authentication

    Local database
    RADIUS

  • Encryption

    HTTPS, AES-128, AES-256, RSA-1024, HMAC, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384

  • Security Protocols

    SNMPv3
    SSHv2
    HTTPS (TLS 1.2)

  • Connector

    DB9 male

  • No. of Ports

    NPort IA5150A Models: 1
    NPort IA5250A Models: 2

  • Serial Standards

    RS-232, RS-422, RS-485

  • Baudrate

    50 bps to 921.6 kbps

  • Data Bits

    5, 6, 7, 8

  • Stop Bits

    1, 1.5, 2

  • Parity

    None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark

  • Flow Control

    None, RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF

  • Pull High/Low Resistor for RS-485

    1 kilo-ohm, 150 kilo-ohms

  • Terminator for RS-485

    120 ohms

  • Surge

    4 kV

  • RS-232

    TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND

  • RS-422

    Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND

  • RS-485-4w

    Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND

  • RS-485-2w

    Data+, Data-, GND

  • Mode

    Alibaba IoT Platform Device, Azure IoT Hub Device, Publisher/Subscriber of MQTT

  • Version Supported

    v3.1.1

  • QoS Level

    QoS 0, 1, 2

  • Secure Transmission

    TLS (1.0, 1.1, 1.2) encryption with user's root CA, Client certificate, Private key

  • MQTT General Features

    Retain Message, Clean Session, Keep Alive, Last Will Message

  • microSD Slot

    Up to 32 GB (SD 2.0 compatible)

  • Connection

    Removable terminal block

  • Input Current

    300 mA @ 12 VDC

  • Input Voltage

    12 to 48 VDC

  • Automatic Reboot Trigger

    Built-in WDT

  • Alert Tools

    Built-in buzzer and RTC (real-time clock)

  • Housing

    Metal

  • Dimensions

    59.6 x 101.4 x 134 mm (2.35 x 4 x 5.28 in)

  • Weight

    NPort 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)

  • Installation

    DIN-rail mounting, Wall mounting (with optional kit)

  • Operating Temperature

    0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)

  • Storage Temperature (package included)

    -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)

  • Ambient Relative Humidity

    5 to 95% (non-condensing)

  • EMC

    EN 61000-6-2/-6-4

  • 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

    EN 60950-1, UL 60950-1

  • Green Product

    RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE

  • 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

Software, Firmware, and Drivers

FILTER

Name Type Checksum Version Operating System Release Date
Windows Driver Manager (Windows 11 and Server 2022 and later, WHQL certified)
7.4 MB
Driver
SHA-512
v4.2
  • Windows 11
  • Windows Server 2022
Dec 11, 2023 Dec 11, 2023 Release notes
Serial Device Server Driver for macOS (macOS 10.1x to 14)
689.8 KB
Driver
SHA-512
v1.2
  • macOS 10.12
  • macOS 10.13
  • macOS 10.14
  • macOS 10.15
  • macOS 11
  • macOS 12
  • macOS 13
  • macOS 14
Nov 10, 2023 Nov 10, 2023 Release notes
Device Search Utility
2.2 MB
Utility
SHA-512
v2.7
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 98 SE
  • Windows NT
  • Windows Server 2003
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2022
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP
Jun 28, 2023 Jun 28, 2023 Release notes
Real TTY Linux kernel 6.x
113.7 KB
Driver
SHA-512
v6.0
  • Linux Kernel 6.x
May 04, 2023 May 04, 2023 Release notes
Real TTY Linux drivers v4.2 (kernel 4.x)
114.9 KB
Driver
SHA-512
v4.2
  • Linux Kernel 4.x
Jan 17, 2023 Jan 17, 2023 Release notes
Device Server Android API
18.0 MB
Library
SHA-512
v1.1
  • Android
Dec 22, 2022 Dec 22, 2022 Release notes
Windows Driver Manager v3.5 (Windows 7 to 10 and Windows Server 2008 R2 to 2019, WHQL certified)
6.8 MB
Driver
SHA-512
v3.5
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019
Dec 01, 2022 Dec 01, 2022 Release notes
Serial Device Server Driver for macOS (macOS 10.12 to 10.15)
611.6 KB
Driver
SHA-512
v1.1
  • macOS 10.12
  • macOS 10.13
  • macOS 10.14
  • macOS 10.15
Sep 26, 2022 Sep 26, 2022 Release notes
Real TTY drivers for Linux 3.x.x
95.0 KB
Driver
SHA-512
v3.0
  • Linux Kernel 3.x
Oct 24, 2019 Oct 24, 2019 Release notes
Real TTY drivers for Linux 2.x.x
92.2 KB
Driver
SHA-512
v2.0
  • Linux Kernel 2.4.x
  • Linux Kernel 2.6.x
Oct 24, 2019 Oct 24, 2019 Release notes
Real TTY drivers for Linux 4.x.x
95.4 KB
Driver
SHA-512
v4.0
  • Linux Kernel 4.x
Oct 24, 2019 Oct 24, 2019 Release notes
Real TTY drivers for Linux 5.x.x
95.3 KB
Driver
SHA-512
v5.0
  • Linux Kernel 5.x
Oct 24, 2019 Oct 24, 2019 Release notes
Firmware for NPort IA5000A-I/O Series
10.6 MB
Firmware
SHA-512
v2.0
Apr 10, 2019 Apr 10, 2019 Release notes
Private MIB file for NPort IA5000A-I/O Series
151.7 KB
Software Package
SHA-512
v2.0
Apr 09, 2019 Apr 09, 2019 Release notes
Windows Driver Manager (Windows Vista, Server 2008, and prior)
2.6 MB
Driver
SHA-512
v2.0
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 98 SE
  • Windows ME
  • Windows NT
  • Windows Server 2003
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP
Aug 23, 2018 Aug 23, 2018 Release notes
Device Server Android API
18.1 MB
Driver
SHA-512
v1.0
  • Android
Jan 19, 2018 Jan 19, 2018 Release notes
Driver for NPort IA5000A-I/O Series (WinCE 5)
230.5 KB
Driver
SHA-512
v1.19
  • Windows CE 5.0
  • Windows CE 6.0
Nov 14, 2017 Nov 14, 2017 Release notes
Driver for NPort IA5000A-I/O Series (WinXP Embedded)
1.2 MB
Driver
SHA-512
v1.22
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows ME
  • Windows NT
  • Windows Server 2003
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP
Oct 27, 2016 Oct 27, 2016 Release notes
PComm Lite - Serial Communication Tool for Windows
1.6 MB
Utility
SHA-512
v1.6
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server 2003
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP
May 14, 2012 May 14, 2012 Release notes
Driver for NPort IA5000A-I/O Series (UNIX)
73.0 KB
Driver
SHA-512
v3.5
  • FreeBSD 5.x
  • FreeBSD 6.x
  • FreeBSD 7.x
  • FreeBSD 8.x
  • HP-UX
  • IBM AIX 5.3
  • Mac OS X
  • QNX 4.x
  • QNX 6.x
  • SCO OpenServer 5
  • SCO OpenServer 6
  • SCO UnixWare 7
  • Solaris 10
Mar 19, 2012 Mar 19, 2012 Release notes

Support Documents

Name Type Version Release Date
Manual for NPort 5000 Series
20.0 MB
Manual v7.0 Jun 13, 2023 Jun 13, 2023
Tech Note: Real COM mode for NPort
479.5 KB
Tech Note v2.0 Jun 08, 2023 Jun 08, 2023
Tech Note: Moxa Real TTY Driver Porting Guide for Arm-based Platforms
372.3 KB
Tech Note v2.0 Jun 08, 2023 Jun 08, 2023
Tech Note: TCP Client Mode for NPort
394.5 KB
Tech Note v2.0 Jun 08, 2023 Jun 08, 2023
Tech Note: Reverse Telnet Mode for NPort
364.5 KB
Tech Note v2.0 Jun 08, 2023 Jun 08, 2023
Tech Note: UDP Mode for NPort
397.2 KB
Tech Note v2.0 Jun 08, 2023 Jun 08, 2023
Tech Note: TCP Server Mode for NPort
395.0 KB
Tech Note v2.0 Jun 08, 2023 Jun 08, 2023
Tech Note: Pair Connection Mode
544.0 KB
Tech Note v2.0 Jun 08, 2023 Jun 08, 2023
Tech Note: Accessing Multiple NPorts Behind NAT
497.2 KB
Tech Note v2.0 Jun 08, 2023 Jun 08, 2023
Tech Note: Fixed TTY Driver for NPort
389.7 KB
Tech Note v2.0 Jun 08, 2023 Jun 08, 2023
Tech Note: Ethernet Modem Mode
429.4 KB
Tech Note v2.0 Jun 08, 2023 Jun 08, 2023
Tech Note: Real TTY Driver for NPort
379.2 KB
Tech Note v2.0 Jun 08, 2023 Jun 08, 2023
Datasheet for NPort IA5000A-I/O Series
2.4 MB
Datasheet v1.7 Apr 23, 2022 Apr 23, 2022
Tech Note: Moxa Real TTY Driver Porting Guide for Arm-based Platforms
372.3 KB
Tech Note v1.0 Aug 05, 2021 Aug 05, 2021
QIG for NPort IA5000A-I/O Series and NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series
432.6 KB
QIG v2.1 May 19, 2021 May 19, 2021
Tech Note: Real COM mode for NPort
423.5 KB
Tech Note v1.1 Apr 30, 2020 Apr 30, 2020
Tech Note for NPort IA5000A-I/O Series (Connect to Alibaba)
2.7 MB
Tech Note v1.0 Jun 24, 2019 Jun 24, 2019
Tech Note for NPort IA5000A-I/O Series (Connect to Azure)
2.5 MB
Tech Note v1.0 Jun 24, 2019 Jun 24, 2019
Tech Note for NPort IA5000A-I/O Series (Connect to AWS via MQTT broker)
3.2 MB
Tech Note v1.0 Jun 24, 2019 Jun 24, 2019
Tech Note for NPort IA5000A-I/O Series (Connect to Mosquitto MQTT)
2.2 MB
Tech Note v1.0 Jun 24, 2019 Jun 24, 2019
Manual for NPort IA5000A-I/O Series
16.4 MB
Manual v5.0 Apr 10, 2019 Apr 10, 2019
Tech Note: Bring Your Machine Data Into MTConnect Applications
941.7 KB
Tech Note v1.0 Jan 18, 2019 Jan 18, 2019
2D CAD for NPort IA5150A-12IO
369.2 KB
2D CAD Dec 21, 2016 Dec 21, 2016
2D CAD for NPort IA5150A-6IO
351.7 KB
2D CAD Dec 21, 2016 Dec 21, 2016
Tech Note: NPort Real COM Mode for DNP3 Applications
1.9 MB
Tech Note v1.0 Nov 17, 2014 Nov 17, 2014
Tech Note: TCP Server Mode for NPort
311.3 KB
Tech Note v1.0 Jun 29, 2013 Jun 29, 2013
Tech Note: NPort's Pair Connection Mode
211.4 KB
Tech Note v1.0 Nov 03, 2009 Nov 03, 2009
Tech Note: UDP Mode for NPort
173.2 KB
Tech Note v1.0 Nov 03, 2009 Nov 03, 2009
Tech Note: Accessing Multiple NPorts Behind NAT
482.6 KB
Tech Note v1.0 Nov 03, 2009 Nov 03, 2009
Tech Note: Real COM Mode for NPort
253.0 KB
Tech Note v1.0 Nov 03, 2009 Nov 03, 2009
Tech Note: TCP Client Mode for NPort
224.4 KB
Tech Note v1.0 Nov 03, 2009 Nov 03, 2009
Tech Note: NPort's Ethernet Modem Mode
116.6 KB
Tech Note v1.0 Nov 03, 2009 Nov 03, 2009
Tech Note: Reverse Telnet Mode for NPort
204.6 KB
Tech Note v1.0 Nov 03, 2009 Nov 03, 2009
Tech Note: Real TTY Driver for NPort
204.2 KB
Tech Note v1.0 May 21, 2009 May 21, 2009
Tech Note: Fixed TTY Driver for NPort
207.6 KB
Tech Note v1.0 May 21, 2009 May 21, 2009

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