Moxa NPort 5000AI-M12 Series – Rugged Serial Device Servers for Railway Applications

The Moxa NPort 5000AI-M12 series makes serial-to-Ethernet conversion fast and reliable in rail and industrial applications. Certified to EN 50155 (mandatory items) and EN 50121-4, these devices withstand harsh environmental factors like vibration, temperature fluctuations, and electromagnetic interference.

With a robust IP40-rated metal housing and M12 connectors, the series ensures secure connections in high-vibration environments. The intuitive 3-step web-based setup saves time, while built-in features like COM port grouping, SNMP alerts, and advanced security protocols ensure reliable long-term operation.

Technical Specifications:

Ports and Connectors:

• Serial Ports:
• 5150AI-M12: 1 × DB9 male
• 5250AI-M12: 2 × DB9 male
• 5450AI-M12: 4 × DB9 male
• Ethernet: 1 × 10/100BaseT(X), M12 D-coded, 4-pin (female)
• Power Connector: M12 A-coded, 5-pin (male)

Serial Interface:

• Standards: RS-232, RS-422, RS-485
• Isolation: 2 kV
• Baudrate: Up to 921.6 kbps
• Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
• Stop Bits: 1, 1.5, 2
• Parity: None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
• Flow Control: RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR, XON/XOFF (RS-232 only)
• RS-485 Direction Control: Automatic (ADDC)

Networking:

• Config Tools: Web Console (HTTP/HTTPS), Telnet, Windows Utility, DSU, MCC
• Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, ARP, BOOTP, DHCP, DNS, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, LLDP, SMTP
• Multicast: IGMP v1/v2

Security:

• Authentication: Local database
• Encryption: HTTPS (TLS 1.2), AES-128, RSA-1024, SHA-1, SHA-256

OS Compatibility:

• Windows 95–11, Server 2000–2022
• Linux Kernel 2.4–5.x
• macOS 10.12–10.15
• UNIX: SCO, QNX, Solaris, FreeBSD, AIX, HP-UX
• Android API 3.1+
• Embedded: Windows CE 5.0/6.0, XP Embedded

Power:

• Input Voltage: 12–48 VDC
• Consumption:
• 5150AI-M12: 310 mA
• 5250AI-M12: 360 mA
• 5450AI-M12: 440 mA
• EN 50155 compliant on 24/48 VDC

Mechanical:

• Dimensions: 80 × 216.6 × 52.9 mm
• Weight: 686 g
• Housing: Metal, IP40
• PCB coating: Available on CT models

Environmental:

• Operating Temp:
• Standard: -25 to 55 °C
• Wide Temp: -40 to 75 °C
• Storage Temp: -40 to 85 °C
• Humidity: 5–95 % (non-condensing)

Certifications:

• Railway: EN 50155 (mandatory), EN 50121-4
• Safety: UL 60950-1
• EMC: IEC 61000-4-x, FCC, CISPR 32
• Environmental: RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE

Reliability:

• Watchdog Timer, RTC, Buzzer
• MTBF (Telcordia Standard TR/SR):
• 5150AI-M12: 789,341 hrs
• 5250AI-M12: 639,622 hrs
• 5450AI-M12: 467,777 hrs

Warranty:

• 5 years
• Details: www.moxa.com/warranty

Package Contents:

• 1 × NPort 5000AI-M12 Series device server
• 1 × Quick installation guide
• 1 × Warranty card