Moxa Technologies MGate MB3270 Quick Installation Manual

MGate MB3170 and MB3270

Quick Installation Guide

Seventh Edition, July 2015

Overview

The MGate MB3170 and MB3270 are 1 and 2-port advanced
Modbus gateways that convert between Modbus TCP and Modbus
ASCII/RTU protocols. They 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.

Package Checklist

Before installing the MGate MB3170 or MB3270, verify that the
package contains the following items:
• MGate MB3170 or MB3270 Modbus gateway
• Document & Software CD
• Quick Installation Guide
• Product Warranty Statement
Optional Accessories:
• 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
Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items is
missing or damaged.
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Hardware Introduction

LED Indicators

Name Color Function
PWR1 Red Power is being supplied to the power input
PWR2 Red Power is being supplied to the power input
Steady: Power is on and the unit is booting up
Blinking: IP conflict, DHCP or BOOTP server did
Red
not respond properly, or a relay output
occurred
RDY
Steady: Power is on and the unit is functioning
Green normally
Blinking: Unit is responding to locate function
Off Power is off or power error condition exists
Amber 10 Mbps Ethernet connection
Ethernet Green 100 Mbps Ethernet connection
Off Ethernet cable is disconnected or has a short
Amber Serial port is receiving data
P1, P2 Green Serial port is transmitting data
Off Serial port is not transmitting or receiving data
Steady on: Ethernet fiber connection, but port
is idle.
FX Amber
Blinking: Fiber port is transmitting or receiving
data.

Reset Button

Press the Reset button continuously for 5 sec to load factory
defaults:
The reset button is used to load factory defaults. Use 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.

Panel Layouts

The MGate MB3170 has a male DB9 port and a terminal block for
connecting to serial devices. The MGate MB3270 has two DB9
connectors for connecting to serial devices.
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