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ℹ️ Additional Information
| Condition |
BRAND NEW |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer |
MOXA |
| Product Code |
200.203.02822 |
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🖹 Description
- Compact design for easy installation
- Socket modes: TCP server, TCP client, UDP
- Easy-to-use Windows utility for configuring multiple device servers
- Patented ADDC® (Automatic Data Direction Control) for 2-wire and 4-wire RS-485
- SNMP MIB-II for network management
The NPort® 5200 serial device servers are designed to make your industrial serial devices Internet-ready in no time. The compact size of NPort 5200 serial device servers makes them the ideal choice for connecting your RS-232 (NPort 5210/5230/5210-T/5230-T) or RS-422/485 (NPort 5230/5232/5232I/5230-T/5232-T/5232I-T) serial devices—such as PLCs, meters, and sensors—to an IP-based Ethernet LAN, making it possible for your software to access serial devices from anywhere over a local LAN or the Internet. The NPort 5200 Series has a number of useful features, including standard TCP/IP protocols and choice of operation modes, Real COM/TTY drivers for existing software, and remote control of serial devices with TCP/IP or traditional COM/TTY Port.
Serial-to-Network Converter – Moxa NPort 5230
This is a serial-to-network converter, specifically the NPort 5230 from Moxa.
What it is
A 2-port serial device server that allows legacy serial devices to be connected to modern Ethernet networks.
It acts as a bridge between traditional serial communication and TCP/IP-based networking.
Ideal for upgrading existing systems without replacing equipment.
What it does
- Converts:
o RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 → Ethernet (TCP/IP) - Enables devices such as:
o PLCs
o Sensors
o Energy meters
o CNC machines
o Industrial controllers
To communicate over a LAN or even the internet.
Key features
- 2 independent serial ports
• Ethernet interface (RJ45)
• Industrial screw terminals for secure wiring
• Wide protocol support:
o TCP/IP
o UDP
o Modbus TCP (via protocol conversion)
• Compact and rugged industrial design
How it works (simple)
- Connect the serial device to the NPort
- The NPort converts serial data into network packets
- Data is transmitted over Ethernet
- A PC, PLC, or SCADA system reads the data remotely
Enables seamless communication between old and new systems.
Where it’s used
- Industrial automation systems
• SCADA and monitoring platforms
• Remote equipment access
• Factory and process control
• Integration of legacy equipment into modern networks
Advantages
- Extends the life of serial devices
• Enables remote access and monitoring
• Reduces need for serial cabling over long distances
• Easy configuration and deployment
• Reliable industrial communication
Important note
- Requires proper network configuration (IP settings)
• Must match serial communication parameters (baud rate, parity, etc.)
• Often used with virtual COM port software or TCP sockets
Example use case
- Old PLC with RS-485 interface
• Connect it to the NPort
• Access it from a PC or SCADA system via Ethernet
Simple explanation
It’s a “translator box” that allows old serial devices to communicate over modern Ethernet networks, making them accessible remotely without replacing existing equipment.
