ioThinx 4530 Series
Advanced modular controllers with built-in serial port

Features and Benefits
- -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature model available
- Easy tool-free installation and removal
- Supports up to 64 45MR I/O and up to 5 45ML communication modules
- microSD socket for storage expansion
- Class I Division 2 and ATEX Zone 2 certifications
Certifications
- CE
- FCC
- ATEX
- UL Listed
Introduction
The ioThinx 4530 Series is a versatile Linux-based controller with support for I/O and serial expansion modules. Equipped with a Cortex-A7 dual-core CPU, 2 GB of memory, and 3-in-1 serial interfaces, the ioThinx 4530 Series offers robust performance. These controllers can support up to 64 units with the dedicated 45MR Series modules, including digital and analog I/O, relay, and temperature modules. In addition, the ioThinx 4530 Series supports up to five 45ML Series serial modules.
Models in this series (4)
| — | ioThinx 4533-LX | ioThinx 4533-LX-T | — | — |
| Language | C/C++, Python | C/C++, Python | ||
| Ethernet Interface | 2 x RJ45 | 2 x RJ45 | ||
| Serial Interface | RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 | RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 | ||
| No. of Support I/O Modules | 64 | 64 | ||
| Operating Temp. | -20 to 60°C | -40 to 75°C | ||
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Specifications
Shown for ioThinx 4533-LX. Per-model differences are listed in the selection grid above.
Computer
- CPU
- Armv7 Cortex-A7 dual-core 1 GHz
- OS
- Moxa Industrial Linux 3 (Debian 11, kernel 5.10) See www.moxa.com/MIL
- Clock
- Real-time clock with capacitor backup
- DRAM
- 2 GB DDR3L
- MRAM
- 128 kB
- Storage Pre-installed
- 8 GB eMMC (6 GB reserved for the user)
- Storage Slot
- microSD Slots x 1 (up to 32 GB)
- Expansion Slots
- Up to 64 (with 45MR I/O modules) Up to 5 (with 45ML communication modules)
Control Logic
- Language
- C/C++ Python
Computer Interface
- Buttons
- Reset button
Input/Output Interface
- Rotary Switch
- 0 to 9
Ethernet Interface
- 10/100BaseT(X) Ports (RJ45 connector)
- Auto negotiation speed
- Magnetic Isolation Protection
- 1.5 kV (built-in)
Security Functions
- Authentication
- Local database
- Encryption
- AES-256 SHA-256
- Security Protocols
- SSHv2
- Hardware-based Security
- TPM 2.0
Serial Interface
- Console Port
- RS-232 (TxD, RxD, GND), 3-pin (115200, n, 8, 1)
- No. of Ports
- 1 x RS-232/422 or 2 x RS-485-2w
- Connector
- Spring-type Euroblock terminal
- Serial Standards
- RS-232/422/485 (software-selectable)
- Baudrate
- 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps
- Flow Control
- RTS/CTS
- Parity
- None, Even, Odd
- Stop Bits
- 1, 2
- Data Bits
- 7, 8
Serial Signals
- RS-232
- TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, GND
- RS-422
- Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
- RS-485-2w
- Data+, Data-, GND
System Power Parameters
- Power Connector
- Spring-type Euroblock terminal
- No. of Power Inputs
- 1
- Input Voltage
- 12 to 48 VDC
- Power Consumption
- 1940 mA @ 12 VDC
- Over-Current Protection
- 3 A @ 25°C
- Over-Voltage Protection
- 55 VDC
- Output Current
- 1 A (max.)
Field Power Parameters
- Power Connector
- Spring-type Euroblock terminal
- No. of Power Inputs
- 1
- Input Voltage
- 12/24 VDC
- Over-current Protection
- 5 A @ 25°C
- Over-voltage Protection
- 33 VDC
- Output Current
- 2 A (max.)
Physical Characteristics
- Wiring
- Serial cable, 16 to 28 AWG Power cable, 12 to 26 AWG
- Strip Length
- Serial cable, 9 to 10 mm Power cable, 12 to 13 mm
- Housing
- Plastic
- Dimensions
- 60.3 x 99 x 75 mm (2.37 x 3.9 x 2.96 in)
- Weight
- 207.7 g (0.457 lb)
- Installation
- DIN-rail mounting
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 1000 MHz: 3 V/m IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 1 kV; Signal: 0.5 kV IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 2 kV; Signal: 1 kV IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 3 V IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF
- Safety
- UL 61010-2-201
- Shock
- IEC 60068-2-27
- Vibration
- IEC 60068-2-6
- Hazardous Locations
- Class I Division 2 ATEX
MTBF
- Time
- 954,606 hrs
- Standards
- Telcordia Standard SR-332
Environmental Limits
- Operating Temperature
- -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
- Storage Temperature (package included)
- -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
- Ambient Relative Humidity
- 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
- Altitude
- Up to 4000 m
Declaration
- Green Product
- RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE
Warranty
- Warranty Period
- 5 years
- Details
- See www.moxa.com/warranty
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