MOXA NPort 5230 Serial to Ethernet Device Server
- Model: NPort 5230
MOXA NPort 5230 INTRODUCTION
The Moxa NPort 5230 serial to Ethernet device server is a
reliable industrial solution that has been designed to bring legacy serial
equipment into modern Ethernet networks. The efficiency of this product has
made it a key solution within industrial edge connectivity architectures.
Positioned under serial device servers and general device servers, and as part
of the proven NPort 5200 Series, the NPort 5230 plays an essential role in
factory automation environments where dependable serial-to-Ethernet communication
is required. It enables machines, controllers, and field devices using
RS-422/485 to communicate seamlessly with IP-based systems, helping engineers
modernize operations without replacing existing assets. With support for two
serial ports using RS-422/485 standards, a wide baud rate range from 50 bps up
to 921.6 kbps, and stable operation across a 0 to 55°C operating temperature
range, the Moxa NPort 5230 device server is built for continuous industrial
use. Its 12 to 48 VDC input voltage ensures flexible power integration in
control panels, making it a practical and cost-effective choice for engineers
looking to strengthen their industrial edge connectivity strategy. For those
planning reliable serial network expansion, the Moxa NPort 5230 datasheet
provides deeper technical insight into its capabilities.
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MOXA NPort 5230 CERTIFICATIONS
From a compliance perspective, the Moxa NPort 5230 device server meets essential industrial certification requirements expected from
professional serial device servers used in automation systems. As a trusted
member of the Moxa NPort 5200 Series under the general device servers category,
it complies with EMC, EMI, and EMS standards to ensure stable communication in
electrically noisy factory environments. In addition, it meets safety
certifications that support secure and dependable long-term operation in industrial
deployments. These certifications reinforce the Moxa NPort 5230’s suitability
for factory automation applications where reliability, signal integrity, and
regulatory compliance are critical.

| Serial-to-Ethernet : Interface | |
| 10/100Mb RJ45 (Megabit) Ports | Yes : 1 Port |
| 100BaseFX Ports | No |
| Digital Input Channels | No |
| Digital Output Channels | No |
| Magnetic Isolation Protection | 1.5 kV (built-in) |
| Alarm Contact Channels | No |
| Protocols | - |
| Serial-to-Ethernet : Serial Interface | |
| Number of Ports | 2 Ports |
| Serial Standards | RS-232/422/485 |
| Connector | Terminal block |
| Console Port | No |
| Serial-to-Ethernet : 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 (RS-232 only), DTR/DSR (RS-232 only), XON/XOFF |
| Isolation | No |
| Serial-to-Ethernet : 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 |
| Serial-to-Ethernet : Communication details | |
| Wireless Standards | No |
| Maximum data transfer speed | No |
| Maximum direct range | No |
| Serial-to-Ethernet : Power Requirements | |
| Connection | 1 removable 3-contact terminal block(s) |
| Input Voltage | 12 to 48 VDC |
| Input Current | 280 mA @ 12 VDC, 365 mA @ 12 VDC |
| Serial-to-Ethernet : General | |
| Management | DHCP Client, IPv4, SNTP, SMTP, SNMPv1, DNS, HTTP, ARP, BOOTP, UDP, TCP/IP, Telnet, ICMP |
| MTBF | 377,937 hrs |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP/ME/98/95, Windows Server 2022/2019/2016/2012 R2/2012/2008 R2/2008/2003/2000/NT, Windows Embedded CE 5.0/6.0, Windows XP Embedded |
| Fixed TTY Drivers | macOS versions: 10.12 to 10.15, 11.x, SCO UNIX, SCO OpenServer, UnixWare 7, QNX 4.25, QNX 6, Solaris 10, FreeBSD, AIX 5.x, HP-UX 11i, Mac OS X |
| Linux Real TTY Drivers | Kernel versions: 6.x, 5.x, 4.x, 3.x, 2.6.x, and 2.4.x |
| Automatic Reboot Trigger | Built-in WDT |
| Serial-to-Ethernet : Security | |
| Authentication | Local database (password only) |
| Security | No |
| Encryption | No |
| Serial-to-Ethernet : Features and capabilities | |
| Display | No |
| Serial-to-Ethernet : Physical Characteristics | |
| Dimensions | with ears: 90 x 100.4 x 22 mm (3.54 x 3.95 x 0.87 in), without ears: 67 x 100.4 x 22 mm (2.64 x 3.95 x 0.87 in) |
| Standards and Certifications | EMC: EN 55032/35; 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: 3 V/m, IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 1 kV; Signal: 0.5 kV, IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 1 kV, IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 150 kHz to 80 MHz: 3 V/m; Signal: 3 V/m, IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF, IEC 61000-4-11; Safety: UL 60950-1; Maritime: DNV; Green Product: RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE; Telcordia (Bellcore) Standard TR/SR |
| Installation | Desktop, DIN-rail mounting (with optional kit), Wall mounting |
| Housing | Metal |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F) |
| Operation Humidity | 5 to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Weight | 360 g (0.79 lb) |