Moxa Technologies MGate MB3180 Quick Installation Manual

MGate MB3180
Quick Installation Guide
Third Edition, June 2008
1. Overview
The MGate MB 3180 is a 1-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 31 serial slaves can be
connected simultaneously.
2. Package Checklist
Before installing the MGate MB 3180 Modbus gateway, verify that the
package contains the following items:
1 MGate MB3180 Modbus gateway
4 stick-on pads
Document & Software CD
MGate MB 3180 Quick Installation Guide
Product Warranty Statement
Power adapter
Optional Accessory
DK-35A: DIN-rail mounting kit (35 mm)
Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or
damaged.
3. Hardware Introduction
As shown in the following figures, the MGate MB 3180 has one DB9
male port for transmitting serial data.
P/N: 1802031800010
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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—Three LED indicators are located on the top panel:
Name
1 / 0 0 M E h t e n r t e p o t r
o t n
p t u
Ready
- R l i a
Link
w h o e l
Tx/Rx
m o u t n
w h o e l
4. Hardware Installation Procedure
STEP 1: After unpacking the MGate MB 3180, connect the power
STEP 2: Use a standard straight-through Ethernet cable to connect the
9 s r e l a i p o t r
STEP 3: Connect your device to the MGate MB3180's serial port.
STEP 4: Place or mount the MGate MB3180. The unit may be placed
Color Function
On: Power is on and the unit is booting
up
Red
Blinking: IP conflict exists, or DHCP or
BOOTP server is not responding
properly.
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
Green 100 Mbps Ethernet connection
Off Ethernet cable is disconnected or has a short
Orange Unit is receiving data from device.
Green Unit is transmitting data to device.
Off No data is being exchanged with device.
adaptor.
MGate MB 3180 to a network hub or switch. Use a cross-over
Ethernet cable if you are connecting the gateway directly to a
PC.
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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