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Moxa - Nport S8455 4-port RS-232/422/485 Combo Switch Serial Device Server

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Features
Specifications
Ordering Information

Features and Benefits

4-port RS-232/422/485 serial device server

  • Serial QoS for confi guring serial data transmission priority
  • 2 KV (DC) isolation protection for each serial port
  • Adjustable pull high/low resistor for RS-485 ports
  • Automatic warning by exception through e-mail, relay output
5-port managed Ethernet switch built in
  • Two fiber Ethernet ports and three Ethernet ports
  • Ethernet redundancy with Turbo Ring® (recovery time < 20ms) or RSTP/STP (IEEE 802.1w/D) supported
  • QoS, IGMP-snooping/GMRP, VLAN, LACP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, RMON supported
  • Surge protection for serial, power, and Ethernet

Overview

The NPort® S8455 series combines an industrial device server with a full-function managed Ethernet switch by integrating 2 fiber ports, 3 Ethernet ports, and 4 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, allowing you to easily install, manage, and maintain the product. Combining a device server and switch in one product allows you to save space in your cabinet, reduce overall power consumption, and reduce costs, since you will not need to purchase a switch and serial device server separately.

Supports all NPort® 5000 Series Device Server Functions

The NPort® S8455 series supports the complete array of NPort® 5000 series device server functions. You can network your existing serial devices by connecting up to 4 serial devices through each of the 5 Ethernet ports, with only basic configuration required. In addition, data transmission between the serial and Ethernet interfaces is bi-directional.

Full-function Managed Ethernet Switch

The NPort® S8455 series supports the complete array of NPort® 5000 series device server functions. You can network your existing serial devices by connecting up to 4 serial devices through each of the 5 Ethernet ports, with only basic configuration required. In addition, data transmission between the serial and Ethernet interfaces is bi-directional.

Ring Redundancy at the Device Level

Device level communication networks for industrial automation are very critical since they are used to control and monitor device processes. A significant part of this type of communication depends on ring redundancy at the device level, which is designed to provide fast network fault detection and reconfiguration in order to support the most demanding control applications.

The NPort S8455 series integrates a full function NPort device server with an industrial switch to carry serial and Ethernet devices at the same time. In addition, the NPort S8000 can also achieve ring redundancy with standard STP/RSTP and Moxa's proprietary Turbo Ring or Turbo Ring 2 redundancy protocols. This all-in-one design can be used to optimize and simplify your device network, and enhance reliability.

Couple Several Turbo Rings for Distributed Applications

For some systems, it may not be convenient to connect all devices in the system to create one BIG redundant ring, since some devices could be located at a remote site. The NPort® S8455I-MM-SC supports Turbo Ring's "Ring Coupling" function, which allows you to separate distributed devices into different smaller redundant rings, without a control line, and in such a way that the smaller rings will still be able to communicate with each other.

 





Rugged Design with Complete Protection

1. UL508 safety
To meet customers'critical application requirements, the NPort S8455I-MM-SC has been certified to meet the UL 508 national and international standard. The UL 508 standard covers the safety requirements for industrial control equipment. 
2. 3-way surge protection
The NPort S8455I-MM-SC is equipped with a surge protector for power, Ethernet interface, and serial interface for protection against voltage spikes.
3. Level 4 ESD
The NPort S8455I-MM-SC supports high level, 8/15 KV, ESD protection to avoid damage from static electricity.
4. 2 KV Serial Isolation
Each serial port is protected by 2 KV of isolation against harmful currents from high voltages caused by a difference in ground potential between points in a communications system.







Typical Applications 

Roadway Traffic Monitoring and Control
Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) are playing a major role in modern transportation construction, with ITS technology applied to roadway traffic control systems. In general, ITS involves integrating communication, control, and electronics technologies, and is used to monitor and manage traffic flow, reduce congestion, provide alternative routes to travelers, and enhance productivity to save lives,time, and money. Traffic monitoring and control systems are usually housed in a small cabinet located by the roadside or at an intersection.
Such systems usually include a camera for monitoring traffic, a traffic light control system, as well as other devices. The NPort S8455I-MMSC is the best choice for traffic monitoring and control applications, since the compact size and all-in-one switch/device-server design saves a significant amount of space in a small cabinet.







Solar Power Station
IAll solar power stations include three major devices—a power inverter, a PLC, and meters. The power inverter converts the energy generated by the plant into the power that is transmitted to end-users.
The PLC controls the sun tracking system of the base. These devices are often serial devices, although some may be Ethernet-ready. Now you can connect all of these Ethernet and serial devices to the control center easily and economically with one With the NPort® S8455I-MMSC. The Ethernet redundancy function and ring structure increase the reliability and availability of the system. The NPort® S8000 series is definitely the best solution for this type of solar power system. 














Pin Assignment

• sERIAL INTERFACE
Serial Standards RS-232/422/485
Number of Ports 4
Connectors
DB9 male
Serial Line Protection 15 KV ESD protection for all signals
2 KV isolation protection
RS-485 Data Direction Control ADDC® (automatic data direction control)
Console Port Dedicated RS-232 console port (8-pin RJ45)


• Serial Communication Parameters
Data Bits
5, 6, 7, 8
Stop Bits 1, 1.5, 2
Parity None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Flow Control RTS/CTS and XON/XOFF
Baudrate 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps


• Serial Signals
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


• Software
Operation Modes Real COM, TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, RFC2217
Configuration Options
Web Console, Telnet Console, Serial Console, Windows Search Utility
Management SNMP MIB-II
IP Routing Static, RIP-I, RIP-II
Windows Drivers
Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP x86/x64, 2003 x86/x64, Vista x86/x64, 2008 x86/x64, Embedded CE 5.0/6.0, XP Embedded
Fixed TTY Drives SCO Unix, SCO OpenServer, UnixWare 7, UnixWare 2.1, SVR 4.2, QNX 4.25, QNX 6, Solaris 10, FreeBSD, AIX 5.x, HP-UX 11i
Linux Real TTY Drivers Linux kernel 2.4.x, 2.6.x


• Physical Characteristics
Housing
Metal
Enclosure 995 g
Dimensions 73.1 x 134 x 105 mm (2.88 x 5.27 x 4.13 in)


• Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% RH
Storage Temperature -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)


• Power Requirements
Input Voltage 12 to 48 VDC
Power Consumption 935mA @ 12 V, 470 mA @ 24 V


• Regulatory Approvals
Safety
UL-508
EMC FCC Class A, CE Class A
EMS
IEC 61000-4-2, Level 4 (ESD)
IEC 61000-4-4, Level 4 (EFT)
IEC 61000-4-5 for serial port, Level 1 (Surge)
IEC 61000-4-5 for Power Line, Level 3 (Surge)
IEC 61000-4-5 for LAN port, Level 2 (Surge)


• Reliability
Alert Tools Built-in buzzer and RTC (real-time clock)
Automatic Reboot Trigger Built-in WDT (watchdog timer)


• Warranty
Warranty Period 5 years
Details See http://www.moxa.com/support/warranty.htm
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