Tired of industrial computers that cannot keep up with fast data traffic and many serial devices? The Waveshare IPCBOX-CM5-B is a compact, fan-less PC built for rugged environments. It lets you connect two Ethernet lines, four serial ports, and a range of I/O without extra adapters. If your factory line, vending machine, or remote sensor hub needs reliable processing and many connections, this board solves the bottleneck.
Waveshare IPCBOX-CM5-B, Dual Ethernet ports, 2RS485 & 2RS232 Industrial PC
Many industrial projects fail because the controller cannot talk to all devices at once. Missing a second Ethernet port means you must share bandwidth or add costly switches. Missing RS485 or RS232 ports forces you to buy external converters. The IPCBOX-CM5-B removes those limits. It gives you two high-speed Ethernet links, two RS485 and two RS232 ports, plus CAN, so every sensor, motor driver, or PLC can be linked directly. The result is a cleaner wiring plan and lower total cost.
Key Features
- CM5 socket compatible with all Compute Module 5 variants.
- 1000 Mbps Ethernet RJ45 1 and 2500 Mbps Ethernet RJ45 1.
- USB 3.2 Gen1 port 1 and USB 2.0 ports 3.
- HDMI output supports 4K display.
- M.2 M-KEY (PCIe Gen2/3) for 4G/5G modules.
- TF card socket for Compute Module 5 Lite.
- 2 x RS485, 2 x RS232, and 1 CAN up to 1 Mbps.
- 2 x digital outputs and 2 x digital inputs.
- 3.5 mm audio jack with microphone support and PH2.0 speaker header.
- 5 V 4-pin JST-SH PWM fan header for cooling control.
- Controllable 1-channel buzzer for alerts.
Specifications
| CM5 socket |
Suitable for all variants of Compute Module 5 |
| Networking |
1000M Ethernet RJ45 port × 1, 2500M Ethernet RJ45 port × 1 |
| USB |
USB 3.2 Gen1 port × 1, USB 2.0 port × 3 |
| Video |
HDMI interface × 1, supports 4K display output |
| M.2 |
M.2 M KEY (PCIe Gen2/3 × 1, 2230 / 2242), M.2 B KEY, supports connecting 4G / 5G communication module |
| Storage |
TF card socket for Compute Module 5 Lite (without eMMC) variants |
| Serial Interface |
2×RS485 & 2×RS232, 1 × CAN with up to 1Mbps communication rate |
| Digital Input/Output |
2 × digital outputs + 2 × digital inputs |
| Audio |
3.5mm audio jack (microphone support), PH2.0 speaker header |
| Fan header |
5V, 4PIN JST-SH PWM fan header |
| Buzzer |
1-ch controllable buzzer |
| Other |
Onboard EEPROM and encryption chip |
| Power Input |
7V ~ 36V wide voltage range screw terminal, 5V 5A Type-C port |
| Dimensions |
136.00 × 92.00 × 39.50 (mm) |
