How to Setup Gateway Configuration Using Moxa MV28 via NPort Administrator

How to setup Gateway Configuration using Moxa MV28 via NPort Administrator

Moxa MV28 is a device which allows users to convert the RS485 connection from the controllers to LAN connection when connecting to the Server PC. This device allows users to connect XP-M1000X to Server PC via LAN, as XP-M1000X controller only supports communication via RS485 connections.

This article will guide users on how to setup Gateway Configuration using Moxa MV28 via NPort Administrator.

• xPortalNet

• XP-M1000i
• XP-M1300i
• XP-M2000i
• XP-M2300i
• XP-M1000X

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• To check Moxa MV28 conditions:

Step 1: Ensure that the Moxa MV28 is properly connected following the 3 terminals as shown in the figure below:

Figure 1: Moxa MV28 Configuration Diagram

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Step 2: The Moxa MV28 must be properly connected to the Server PC and be powered on before configuration on the NPort Administrator settings can be performed.

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• To configure NPort Administrator settings:

Step 1: Insert the installation CD provided together with the MV28 hardware packaging and install the program called "Npadm_Setup_Ver1.10_Build_08042811"

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Step 2: Extract the file and run the installation file.

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Step 3: After successful installation of the application, run the NPort Administration Suite. Users can use the Windows search function to locate the program. The NPort Administrator-Configuration window will be shown. Click Search icon.

Figure 2: NPort Administrator-Configuration Window

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Step 4: The Searching window will be shown as below. Wait for the search process to complete.

Figure 3: Searching Window

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Step 5: Once the searching is completed, the NPort Administrator-Configuration window will be shown again, with the discovered Moxa MV28 connection. Select the respective Moxa MV28 and click Configure icon.

Figure 4: Configure Icon on NPort Administrator-Configuration Window

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Step 6: The Configuration window will then be shown. Select the Network tab and configure the settings accordingly.

Figure 5: Configuration Window

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Step 7: Next, click on the Serial tab. Tick the Modify tickbox > select the available port > click Setting.

Figure 6: Configure the Serial Setting for the Moxa MV28

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Step 8: The Serial Settings window will then be shown. Configure the Baud Rate and Flow Control settings as per the table that follows:

Figure 7: Serial Settings Window

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Step 9: Click on the Operating Mode tab. Tick the Modify checkbox and click Setting.

Figure 8: Configure the Operating Mode Settings for the Moxa MV28

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Step 10: The Operating Mode window will then be shown. Configure the window according to the table that follows.

Figure 9: Operating Mode Window

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Step 11: Once all the settings for the tabs mentioned in this sections have been configured, click OK to save the changes. The configuration for the Moxa MV28 has been completed.

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• To configure xPortalNet Server settings:

Step 1: Go to xPortalNet Server > Server Admin > Connection Setup > Add. The Add Connection window will be shown. Configure the Remote IP Address using the same IP address as configured in step 6 of the previous section. Click OK to save the changes.

Figure 10: Add Connection Window

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Step 2: Go to xPortalNet Server > Server Admin > System Device Setup > Controller > Add. The Add Controller window will be shown. Select the correct Connection as configured in step 1 above, select the correct Model No. of the controller and the Network Type as "LAN (MV25)". Click OK to save the changes.

Figure 11: Add Controller Window

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Step 3: Go to xPortalNet Server > Server Admin > System Device Setup > Door > Add. The Add Door window will then be shown. Set the Unit No as "0" as this controller is a single-door controller. Click OK to save the changes.

Figure 12: Add Door Window

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Step 4: At the software's home window, click on the Device List tab. Observe and ensure that the controller and door statuses are shown as "Up".

Figure 13: The Controller Status Shown as Up

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Figure 14: The Door Status Shown as Up