Moxa NPort 5000AI-M12 Series – Railway-Grade Serial Device Servers with M12 Connectors

The Moxa NPort 5000AI-M12 Series provides robust, EN 50155-compliant connectivity for up to four serial RS-232/422/485 devices over Ethernet, ideal for rolling stock, rail-side, or other vibration-intensive applications. These device servers feature an IP40-rated metal housing, M12 connectors, and 2 kV isolation, ensuring reliable data transmission even in harsh environments.

With its fast 3-step web-based configuration, the NPort 5000AI-M12 can be up and running in under a minute. Remote management, broad OS driver support, and SNMP-based fault monitoring make it an excellent choice for mobile and mission-critical industrial networks.

Technical Specifications:

Ports:

• 1/2/4 serial ports (DB9 male, RS-232/422/485)
• 1 Ethernet port 10/100BaseT(X), M12 D-coded (4-pin female)

Network Features:

• TCP/IP, UDP, COM port grouping, multicast
• Real COM and TTY drivers for Windows, Linux, macOS
• Management: SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTPS, Telnet, DHCP, SMTP, LLDP
• Configurable via Web (HTTP/HTTPS), Telnet, Windows Utility

Security:

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

Serial Interface:

• RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
• RS-422: Tx+/Tx-, Rx+/Rx-, GND
• RS-485: 2-wire & 4-wire, with ADDC (Auto Data Direction Control)
• Baud rates: 50 bps to 921.6 kbps
• Data bits: 5–8, Stop bits: 1, 1.5, 2, Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space
• 2 kV signal isolation

Power:

• Input: 12 to 48 VDC (EN 50155 compliant on 24/48 VDC)
• Connector: M12 A-coded 5-pin male
• Power consumption: up to 440 mA @ 12 VDC

Physical:

• Casing: IP40-rated metal housing
• Dimensions: 80 × 216.6 × 52.9 mm
• Weight: 686 g
• Coated PCB version available (CT models)

Environment:

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

Certifications:

• Railway: EN 50121-4, EN 50155
• Safety: UL 60950-1
• EMC: EN 55032/35, CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B
• ESD: up to 8 kV, Surge: up to 2 kV

Reliability:

• Watchdog timer, real-time clock, built-in buzzer
• MTBF: up to 789,341 hours
• Warranty: 5 years

Package Contents:

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