NPORT 5230A-T - 2-port RS-422485 device server, -40 to 75C operating temperature

Our NPort device servers make your serial devices network-compatible in no time at all. Their compact size makes them ideal for connecting devices such as card readers and payment terminals to an IP-based Ethernet LAN.

Ethernet interface
- 10/100BaseT(X) ports (RJ45 connection): 1
- Magnetic isolation protection: 1.5 kV (built-in)

Ethernet software functions
Management
- ARP
- BOOTP
- DHCP client
- DNS
- HTTP
- HTTPS
- ICMP
- IPv4
- LLDP
- SMTP
- SNMPv1/v2c
- Telnet
- TCP/IP
- UDP
Filter
- IGMP v1/v2
Windows Real COM driver
- Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, ME, 98 and 95
- Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2003, 2000 and NT
- Windows Embedded CE 6.0 and 5.0, Windows XP Embedded
Linux Real TTY Drivers
- Kernel versions: 6.x, 5.x, 4.x, 3.x, 2.6.x and 2.4.x
Fixed TTY Drivers
- macOS versions: 14, 13, 12, 11, and 10.1x
- SCO UNIX, SCO OpenServer, UnixWare 7, QNX 4.25, QNX 6, Solaris 10, FreeBSD, AIX 5.x, HP-UX 11i, Mac OS X
Support for Arm®-based platforms
- Windows 11
- Linux Kernel 6.x, 5.x, and 4.x
- macOS 14, 13, 12 and 11
Virtual Machine
- VMWare ESXi (Windows 11/10)
- VMware Fusion (Windows on macOS 14, 13, 12, 11 and 10.1x)
- Parallels Desktop (Windows under macOS 14, 13, 12, 11 and 10.1x)
Android API
- Android 3.1.x and higher
MIB
- RFC1213, RFC1317

Security functions
Authentication
- Local database
Encryption
- AES-128
- RSA-1024
- SHA-256
- HTTPS
- SHA-1
Security protocols
- HTTPS (TLS 1.2)

Serial interface
Connection
- 5-pin terminal block
Number of ports
- 2
Serial standards
- RS-422
- RS-485
Operating modes
- Disabled
- Ethernet modem
- Pair Connection
- Real COM
- Reverse Telnet
- RFC2217
- TCP Client
- TCP Server
- UDP
Baud rate
- Supports standard baud rates (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
Data bits
- 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop bits
- 1, 1.5, 2
Parity
- None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Pull high/low resistor for RS-485
- 1 kilo-ohm, 150 kilo-ohm
RS-485 data direction control
- ADDC (automatic data direction control)
Terminating resistor for RS-485
- 120 ohm

Serial signals
RS-422
- Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
RS-485-4w
- Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
RS-485-2w
- Data+, Data-, GND

Performance parameters
Input current
- 119 mA @ 12 VDC
Input voltage
- 12 to 48 VDC
No. of current inputs - 2 Current inputs
- 2
Power connection
- 1 removable 3-contact terminal block(s)
- Power input socket

Reliability
Automatic reboot trigger
- Built-in WDT

Physical characteristics
Housing
- Metal
Dimensions (with ears)
- 100 x 111 x 26 mm (3.94 x 4.37 x 1.02 in)
Dimensions (without ears)
- 77 x 111 x 26 mm (3.03 x 4.37 x 1.02 in)
Weight
- 340 g (0.75 lb)
Installation
- Desktop mounting
- DIN rail mounting (with optional kit)
- Wall mounting

Environmental conditions
Operating temperature
- -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Storage temperature (including packaging)
- -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F) -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Relative humidity
- 5 to 95% (non-condensing)

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
- EN 62368-1
- IEC 62368-1
- UL 60950-1

Declaration
Environmentally friendly product
- RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE

MTBF
Time
- 847.750 hours
Standards
- Telcordia (Bellcore) Standard TR/SR