Summary of Contents for Moxa Technologies MGate MB3170
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MGate MB3170/MB3270 Quick Installation Guide Version 8.1, November 2019 Technical Support Contact Information www.moxa.com/support Moxa Americas: Moxa China (Shanghai office): Toll-free: 1-888-669-2872 Toll-free: 800-820-5036 Tel: 1-714-528-6777 Tel: +86-21-5258-9955 Fax: 1-714-528-6778 Fax: +86-21-5258-5505 Moxa Europe: Moxa Asia-Pacific: Tel: +49-89-3 70 03 99-0...
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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 32 TCP masters and slaves can be connected simultaneously.
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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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STEP 2: Connect the serial port(s) of the MGate MB3170/3270 to a serial device. STEP 3: The MGate MB3170/3270 is designed to be attached to a DIN rail or mounted on a wall. The two sliders on the MGate MB3170/3270 rear panel serve a dual purpose.
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The MGate MB3170/3270 also supports login via a web browser. Default IP address: 192.168.127.254 Default account: admin Default password: moxa Pin Assignments Ethernet Port (RJ45) Signal Serial Port (DB9 Male) RS-422/ RS-232 RS-485 (2W) RS-485 (4W) TxD- – TxD+ –...
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Link budget (dB) > dispersion penalty (dB) + total link loss (dB). Specifications Power Requirements Power Input 12 to 48 VDC Power Consumption • MGate MB3170, MGate MB3170-T, MGate (Input Rating) MB3270, MGate MB3270-T: 12 to 48 VDC, 435 mA (max.) • MGate MB3270I, MGate MB3270I-T, MGate MB3170-M-ST, MGate MB3170-M-ST-T,...
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ATEX and IECEx Information MB3170/3270 Series 1.
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