MOXA NPort 5230A Serial to Ethernet Device Server
- Model: NPort 5230A
MOXA NPort 5230A INTRODUCTION
The Moxa NPort 5230A serial to Ethernet device server is a
dual-port device, perfect to fit into modern networks by converting RS-422/485
communication into reliable Ethernet connectivity. As an essential component
within industrial edge connectivity, it ensures smooth data transmission in
demanding factory automation environments where stable and predictable device
communication is critical. Positioned within Moxa’s family of serial device servers, the Moxa NPort 5230A features two robust RS-422/485 serial ports, a 0
to 55°C operating temperature range, and a flexible 12–48 VDC input voltage,
making it suitable for a wide range of industrial power and environmental
conditions. As part of the trusted NPort 5200A Series, it delivers dependable
performance backed by Moxa’s reputation for long-term reliability, giving users
every reason to adopt it as their go-to serial-to-Ethernet solution. Those
looking for deeper technical details and model-specific guidance can refer to
the Moxa NPort 5230A datasheet.
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MOXA NPort 5230A CERTIFICATIONS
In addition to its performance and integration advantages,
the Moxa NPort 5230A maintains full compliance with essential EMC, EMI, EMS,
and safety standards, ensuring it operates reliably in electrically noisy and
industrially challenging environments. By meeting these certification
requirements, this device demonstrates the durability and operational stability
expected from professional-grade general device servers, providing users with
confidence that their automation systems will remain secure and uninterrupted.
These certifications reinforce Moxa’s commitment to building resilient,
industry-ready connectivity hardware that endures long-term field deployment
with minimal maintenance.

| 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-422/485 |
| Connector | 5-pin 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 |
| Baudrate | Supports standard baudrates (unit=bps): 50, 75, 110, 134, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 4800, 7200, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230.4k, 460.8k, 921.6k |
| Isolation | No |
| Serial-to-Ethernet : Serial Signals | |
| RS-232 | - |
| 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), Power input jack |
| Input Voltage | 12 to 48 VDC (Dual power inputs) |
| Input Current | 119 mA @ 12 VDC |
| Serial-to-Ethernet : General | |
| Management | ARP, BOOTP, DHCP Client, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, ICMP, IPv4, LLDP, SMTP, SNMPv1/v2c, Telnet, TCP/IP, UDP |
| MTBF | 847,750 hrs |
| Compatible operating systems | 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 |
| 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 |
| Linux Real TTY Drivers | Kernel versions: 2.4.x, 2.6.x, 3.x, 4.x, and 5.x |
| Automatic Reboot Trigger | Built-in WDT |
| Serial-to-Ethernet : Security | |
| Authentication | Local database |
| Security | Protocol: HTTPS (TLS 1.2) |
| Encryption | AES-128, RSA-1024, SHA-256, HTTPS, SHA-1 |
| Serial-to-Ethernet : Features and capabilities | |
| Display | No |
| Serial-to-Ethernet : Physical Characteristics | |
| Dimensions | with ears: 100 x 111 x 26 mm (3.94 x 4.37 x 1.02 in), without ears: 77 x 111 x 26 mm (3.03 x 4.37 x 1.02 in) |
| Standards and Certifications | EMC: EN 55032/35; EMS: IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 8 kV; Air: 15 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: 2 kV; Signal: 1 kV, IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 150 kHz to 80 MHz: 10 V/m; Signal: 10 V/m, IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF, IEC 61000-4-11; EMI: CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A; Safety: UL 60950-; 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 60°C (32 to 140°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F) |
| Operation Humidity | 5 to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Weight | 340 g (0.75 lb) |