I. Introduction E-Control Systems MicroGate™ is one of the most cost-effective and versatile gateways for adding the NAFEM (North America Association of Food Equipment Manufactures) Data Protocol and Ethernet connectivity into any equipment. Whether you're an equipment manufacturer, systems integrator, or IT manager, the cost, functionality, and flexibility of the MicroGate™...
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Total Online Kitchen™ Solution Package Coupled with E-Control Systems' enterprise Raptor Web Software™, equipment manufacturers, systems integrators, and IT professionals have a total Online Kitchen™ system to help manage a fully integrated restaurant. Never before has there been such a synergy between all aspects of the restaurant.
II. Features and Specifications Architecture CPU: Advanced High Performance Motorola 32-bit embedded PowerPC™ Network Processor with 66 MIPS at 50 MHz Memory: 16 Mbytes of SDRAM (expandable to 64 Mbytes) 2 Mbytes of Flash (expandable to 16 Mbytes) 512 Kbytes of battery-backed SRAM (optional) Real time clock with battery backup Serial Interface Port #1 and Port #2 Interface Type: CMOS, RS232, or RS485...
With Modem: Input Current (25 MHz Clock): 490mA max Input Current (50 MHz Clock): 610mA max Environmental Operating: 0 C to 70 C (32 F to 158 F) Storage: -40 C to 85 C (-40 F to 185 F) Humidity: Maximum 95% Relative Humidity, non-condensing Altitude: 10,000 ft (3048 m) max Physical Specifications TOLERANCES...
The MicroGate™ is meant to be connected between a local network/internet (using the LAN Port) and the equipment(s) (using any of the serial interfaces). The MicroGate™ also includes 4 LED indicators to simplify installation and network troubleshooting. The following figure shows the components/connectors of the gateway: (OPTIONAL) Designator...
The Ethernet Port has established a valid network connection Network connection does not exist, or bad cable. The Ethernet Port is transmitting or receiving traffic Gateway is alive and running The MicroGate is receiving power The MicroGate is not receiving power...
RS232 Serial Port Pin Assignment Table 5 - J4 (RS232 Channel #1) or J9 (Channel #2) Name Number Ground power to board is being supplied from this RS485 Serial Port Pin Assignment Table 6 - J7 RS485 Channel #1 Name Number RS485_RX+ RS485_RX-...
Ethernet (RJ45) Cable Specifications and Pin Assignments Cable 10BASE-T Cat. 3, 4, 5 100-ohm UTP MDI Signal Name Number Transmit Data (TD+) Transmit Data (TD-) Receive Data (RD+) Receive Data (RD-) Pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are not connected. Table 10 Straight-Through RJ-45 Pin...
System Requirements You must meet the following requirements to install and configure the MicroGate™: • Static IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address to assign the MicroGate™ • A computer equipped with a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Card, or USB-to-Ethernet converter.
Basic Network Configuration Procedure 1. Start the Discovery Utility by selecting Start > Programs > Raptor Web Software > ECSDiscovery – This utility might reside in a different location depending on how it was installed. 2. Click on Start Discovery (see Figure 4, note #1) to start looking for E-Control Systems’...
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Figure 6 4. Once the row corresponding to the unit to be configured is highlighted, click on Edit Unit (see Figure 6, note #1) to bring up the Unit’s Properties Figure 7 MicroGate™ User Manual...
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5. Change the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address as needed and then click on Update (see Figure 7, note #1) to send configuration to the unit. To quit without updating the unit, click on the X (see Figure 7, note #2) 6.
V. Part Number Selection See Figure 8 for configuration options and suggestions. For custom configurations please consult E-Control Systems. MG1- SL- XX- XX- XX-SPXXX Functional Options L No add-on modules M 33.6 Kbps Modem Module S Standard (no options) B Battery backup C SRAM and battery backup Packaging Options 1 Open Frame...
VI. Limited Warranties E-Control Systems' Limited Warranty Statement Limited Warranty Statement: E-Control Systems ("ECS") warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the applicable warranty term. All ECS products carry a standard 1 year limited warranty from the date of purchase from ECS or its Authorized Reseller/Distributors.
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY.
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