Moxa Technologies MGate MB3280 Quick Installation Manual

MGate MB3280

Quick Installation Guide

Third Edition, July 2014
Overview
The MGate MB3280 is a 2-port Modbus gateway that converts
between Modbus TCP and Modbus ASCII/RTU 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 62 serial slaves can be connected simultaneously.
Package Checklist
Before installing the MGate MB3280 Modbus gateway, verify that
the package contains the following items:
• 1 MGate MB3280 Modbus gateway
• Document & Software CD
• Quick Installation Guide
• Product Warranty Statement
• Power Adapter
• 4 Stick-on Pads
Optional Accessory
• DK-35A: DIN-rail mounting kit (35 mm)
• Mini DB9F-to-TB Adaptor: DB9 female to terminal block
adapter
• DR-4524: 45W/2A DIN-rail 24 VDC power supply with
universal 85 to 264 VAC input
• DR-75-24: 75W/3.2A DIN-rail 24 VDC power supply with
universal 85 to 264 VAC input
• DR-120-24: 120W/5A DIN-rail 24 VDC power supply with 88
to 132 VAC/176 to 264 VAC input by switch
Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is
missing or damaged.
P/N: 1802032800012
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Hardware Introduction

As shown in the following figures, the MGate MB3280 has one DB9
male port for transmitting serial data.
Reset Button—The reset button is used to load factory defaults.
Using a pointed object such as a straightened paper clip to hold the
reset button down for five seconds. Release the reset button when
the Ready LED stops blinking in order to load the factory defaults.
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LED Indicators
Name Color Function
Steady on: Power is on and the unit is booting
up
Red
Blinking: IP conflict exists, or DHCP or
BOOTP server is not responding
properly
Ready Steady on: Power is on and the unit is
functioning normally
Green
Blinking: Unit has been found by the
Location command in MGate
Manager
Off Power is off or power error condition exists
Orange 10 Mbps Ethernet connection
Ethernet Green 100 Mbps Ethernet connection
Off Ethernet cable is disconnected or has a short
Orange Serial port is receiving data.
Green Serial port is transmitting data.
P1/P2
Off No data is being transmitted or received
through the serial port.
Hardware Installation Procedure
STEP 1: After unpacking the MGate MB3280, connect the power
adaptor.
STEP 2: Use a standard straight-through Ethernet cable to
connect the MGate MB3280 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(s) to the MGate MB3280's serial
port.
STEP 4: Place or mount the MGate MB3280. The unit may be
placed on a horizontal serface such as a desktop,
mounted on a DIN-rail, or mounted on the wall.
Wall Mounting DIN-rail Mounting
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