Overview The MGate MB3180 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.
Hardware Introduction As shown in the following figures, the MGate MB3180 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.
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Ethernet cable if you are connecting the gateway directly to a 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 on a horizontal serface such as a desktop, mounted on a DIN- rail, or mounted on the wall.
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To Set the pull high/low resistors to 150 KΩ, which is the factory default setting, leave the two jumpers open. To set the pull high/low resistors to 1 KΩ, use the jumper caps to short the two jumpers. MGate MB3180 Jumpers - 5 -...
For detailed information about MGate Manager, refer to the MGate MB3000 User's Manual, which can be found in the “Document” directory. The MGate MB3180 also supports login via a web browser. Default IP address: 192.168.127.254 Default account: admin Default password: moxa...
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Power Line Protection 4 KV burst (EFT), EN61000-4-4 2 KV surge, EN61000-4-5 Regulatory Approvals FCC Class A, CE Class A, UL , CUL, TUV - 7 -...
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