MOXA NPort 5232 Serial to Ethernet Device Server
- Model: NPort 5232
MOXA NPort 5232 INTRODUCTION
The Moxa NPort 5232 serial to Ethernet device server is a
compact yet powerful serial device server designed to strengthen industrial edge connectivity by bridging legacy serial equipment with modern Ethernet
networks. As part of Moxa’s trusted serial device servers portfolio and
positioned within the general device servers category of the Moxa NPort 5200 Series, the NPort 5232 plays a key role in industrial communication
architectures used in factory automation and maritime environments. It enables
engineers to reliably connect controllers, sensors, and meters to IP-based
networks while maintaining stable performance in demanding conditions. With
support for two serial ports using RS-232/422/485 standards, a wide baudrate
range from 110 bps to 230.4 kbps, and a robust operating temperature range of 0
to 55°C, the Moxa NPort 5232 device server is well suited for long-term
industrial deployment. Its 12 to 48 VDC power input adds flexibility for
control cabinets and field installations, while Moxa’s proven engineering and
long-standing industrial expertise provide the confidence that this device
server will continue to perform as systems evolve. For engineers planning
reliable and future-ready industrial edge connectivity solutions, choosing the
NPort 5232 from the NPort 5200 Series is a practical investment, with full
technical details available in the Moxa NPort 5232 datasheet.
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MOXA NPort 5232 CERTIFICATIONS
From a compliance and reliability standpoint, the Moxa NPort 5232 device server meets the stringent certification requirements expected of
industrial-grade general device servers operating at the network edge. It
complies with EMS, EMC, EMI, and safety standards, ensuring stable
communication even in electrically noisy factory automation environments. In
addition, its maritime approvals make it suitable for shipboard and offshore
applications where durability and communication integrity are essential. These
certifications reinforce Moxa’s reputation for delivering dependable serial device servers that support Industrial Edge Connectivity across diverse
industries. Engineers who require verified performance and regulatory
compliance can rely on the NPort 5232 as a certified and resilient component
within the Moxa NPort 5200 Series.

| 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 | 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): 110, 134, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 4800, 7200, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400 |
| 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) |
| 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 | 309,383 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) |