Moxa Technologies MGate MB3170, MGate MB3270, MGate MB3170I, MGate MB3270I Quick Installation Manual

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MGate MB3170/MB3270

Quick Installation Guide

Edition 7.1, February 2016

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Overview

The MGate MB3170 and MB3270 are 1 and 2-port advanced Modbus
gateways that convert between Modbus TCP an d Modbus ASCII/RTU
protocols. They can be used to allow Ethernet masters to control serial
slaves, or to allow serial masters to con trol Ethernet slaves. Up t o 32 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.

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

RDY

Red

Steady: Power is on and the unit is booting up

Blinking: IP conflict, DHCP or BOOTP server did not
respond properly, or a relay output occurred

Green

Steady: Power is on and the unit is functioning

normally

Blinking: Unit is responding to locate function

Off

Power is off or power error condition exists

Ethernet

Amber

10 Mbps Ethernet connection

Green

100 Mbps Ethernet connection

Off

Ethernet cable is disconnected or has a short

P1, P2

Amber

Serial port is receiving data

Green

Serial port is transmitting data

Off

Serial port is not transmitting or receiving data

FX

Amber

Steady on: Ethernet fiber connection, but port is
idle.

Blinking: Fiber port is transmitting or receiving
data.

Off

Fiber port is not transmitting or receiving data.

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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 MB32 70 has two DB9 connectors
for connecting to serial devices.

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Hardware Installation Procedure

STEP 1:

Use a standard straight

-through Ethernet (fiber) cable to

connect the unit to a network hub or switch.

STEP 2:

Connect your device to the unit's serial port.

STEP 3:

Mount the unit on a DIN-rail.

STEP 4:

Connect the power source to power input.

Software Installation Information

To install MGate Manager, insert the MGate Documenta tion and Software
CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive, and then run the following setup
program to begin the installation process from t h e "Software" directory:

MGM_Setup_[Version]_Build_[DateTime].exe

The filename of the latest version may have the following format:

MGM_Setup_Verx.x.x_Build_xxxxxxxx.exe.

For detailed information about MGate Manager, refer to the MGate
MB3000 User's Manual, which can be found in t he "Document" d irectory.

Pin Assignments

Ethernet Port (RJ45)

Pin

Signal

1

Tx+

2

Tx-

3

Rx+

6

Rx-

Serial Port (DB9 Male*)

*Note: For the MB3170
series, the DB9 male
port

can only be used

for RS

-232.

Pin RS-232

RS-422/

RS-485 (4W)

RS-485 (2W)

1

DCD

TxD-

–

2

RxD

TxD+

–

3

TxD

RxD+

Data+

4

DTR

RxD-

Data-

5

GND

GND

GND

6

DSR – –

7

RTS – –

8

CTS – –

9 – –

–

Serial Port (Terminal Block)

Pin

RS-422/

RS-485 (4W)

RS-485 (2W)

1

TxD+

– 2 TxD-

– 3 RxD+

Data+

4

RxD-

Data-

5

GND

GND

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Power Input and Relay Output Pinouts

V2+ V2-

V1+ V1-

Shielded

Ground

DC

Power

Input 1

DC

Power

Input 1

N.O. Common N.C.

DC

Power

Input 2

DC

Power

Input 2

Optical Fiber Interface

100BaseFX

Multi-mode

Single-mode

Fiber Cable Type OM1

50/125 μm

G.652

800 MHz*km

Typical Distance

4 km

5 km

40 km

Wave­length

Typical (nm)

1300

1310

TX Range (nm)

1260 to 1360

1280 to 1340

RX Range (nm)

1100 to 1600

1100 to 1600

Optical

Power

TX Range (dBm)

-10 to -20

0 to -5

RX Range (dBm)

-3 to -32

-3 to -34

Link Budget (dB)

12

29

Dispersion Penalty (dB)

3

1

Note: When connecting a single-mode fiber transceiver, we recommend

using an attenuator to prevent damage caused by excessive optical
power.
Note: Compute the “typical distance” of a specific fiber transceiver as

follows: Link budget (dB) > dispersion penalty (dB) + total link loss (dB).

Specifications

Power Requirements

Power Input

12 to 48 VDC

Power Consumption

MB3170:

MB3170I:

MB3270:

MB3270I:

435 mA @ 12 V, 218 mA @ 24 V,
109 mA @ 48 V
555 mA @ 12 V, 278 mA @ 24 V,
138 mA @ 48 V
435 mA @ 12 V, 218 mA @ 24 V,
109 mA @ 48 V
510 mA @ 12 V, 255 mA @ 24 V,
128 mA @ 48 V

Operating Temperature

0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F),

-40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F) for –T model

Storage Temperature

-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

Operating Humidity

5 to 95% RH

Magnetic Isolation
Protection (serial)

2 kV (for “I” models)

Dimensions

Without ears:

With ears extended:
29 x 89.2 x 118.5 mm
(1.14 x 3.51 x 4.67 in)
29 x 89.2 x 124.5 mm
(1.14 x 3.51 x 4.90 in)

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Relay Output

1 digital relay out put to alarm (normal
close

): current carrying capacity 1 A @ 30

VDC

Hazardous Location

UL/cUL Class 1 Division 2 Group A/B/C/D,
ATEX Zone 2, IECEx

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

1.

DEMKO Certification number: 07 ATEX 0690059X IEC Certification

Number: IECEx UL 13.0023X (only for models with suffix –CT or –

IEX)

2. Ambient Temperature Range (-40°C ≤ Tamb ≤ 75°C)

3.

Certification String: Ex nA IIC T3 Gc

4.

Standards Covered: EN 60079-0:2012/IEC 60079-

0 6th Ed. AND E N

60079-15:2010/IEC 60079-15 4th Ed.

5.

The conditions of safe usage:

•

The Ethernet Communications Devices are intended for mounting

in a tool-accessible IP54 enclosure and used in an area of not
more than pollution degree 2 as defined by IEC 60664-1.

• Conductors suitable for use in an ambient temperature greater

than 114°C must be used for the power supply terminal.

• A 4mm2 conductor must be used when connection to

the external

grounding screw is utilized.

•

Provisions shall be made, either in the equipment or external to
the equipment, t o prevent the pea k rated voltage bei ng exceeded
by the transient disturbances of more than 140%.