Moxa Technologies MGate MB3480 Quick Installation Manual

MGate MB3480

Quick Installation Guide

Fifth Edition, February 2014
Overview
The MGate MB3480 is a 4-port Modbus gateway that converts
between Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU/ASCII protocols. It can be
used to allow Ethernet masters to control serial slaves, or to allow
serial masters to control Ethernet slaves. Up to 16 TCP masters
and 124 serial slaves can be connected simultaneously.

Package Checklist

Before installing the MGate MB3480 Modbus gateway, verify that
the package contains the following items:
• 1 MGate MB3480 Modbus gateway
• Document & Software CD
• Quick Installation Guide
• Product Warranty Statement
Optional Accessories
• DK-35A: DIN-rail mounting kit (35 mm)
Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is
missing or damaged.

Hardware Introduction

As shown in the following figures, the MGate MB3480 has 4 DB9
male ports for transmitting serial data.
P/N: 1802034800013
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Reset Button—The reset button is used to load factory defaults.
Hold the reset button down for five seconds using a pointed object
such as a straightened paper clip. Release the reset button when
the Ready LED stops blinking.
LED Indicators—Six LED indicators are located on the top panel:
Name Color Function
On: Power is on and the unit is booting
up.
Red
Blinking: IP conflict exists, or DHCP or BOOTP
server did not respond properly.
Ready On: Power is on and the unit is
functioning normally.
Green
Blinking: Unit has found by the Location
command in MGate Manager.
Off Power is off or power error condition exists
Orange 10 Mbps Ethernet connection
Link Green 100 Mbps Ethernet connection
Off Ethernet cable is disconnected or has a short
Orange Unit is receiving data from device
P1, P2,
Green Unit is transmitting data to device
P3, P4
Off No data is being exchanged with device
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Hardware Installation Procedure
STEP 1: After unpacking the unit, connect the power supply or
power adaptor to the unit.
STEP 2: Use a standard straight-through Ethernet cable to
connect the unit to a network hub or switch. Use a
cross-over Ethernet cable if you are connecting the
gateway directly to a PC.
STEP 3: Connect your device to the desired port on the unit.
STEP 4: Place or mount the unit. The unit may be placed on a
horizontal surface such as a desktop, mounted on a
DIN-rail, or mounted on the wall.
Wall or Cabinet Mounting
Two metal plates are provided for mounting the
unit on a wall or inside a cabinet. Attach the
plates to the unit's rear panel with screws. With
the plates attached, use screws to mount the unit
on a wall.
For each screw, the head should be 6.0 mm or
less in diameter, and the shaft should be 3.5 mm
or less in diameter.
DIN-rail Mounting
DIN-rail attachments can be purchased separately to mount the
MGate MB3480 on a DIN-rail. When mounting the unit on a
DIN-rail, make sure that it is oriented with the metal springs on
top.
Wall Mounting DIN-rail Mounting
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