
MGate MB3170/MB3270
Quick Installation Guide
Edition 7.1, February 2016
Technical Support Contact Information
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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
Power is being supplied to the power input
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 not
respond properly, or a relay output occurred
Green
Steady: Power is on and the unit is functioning
Blinking: Unit is responding to locate function
Power is off or power error condition exists
10 Mbps Ethernet connection
100 Mbps Ethernet connection
Ethernet cable is disconnected or has a short
Serial port is receiving data
Serial port is transmitting data
Serial port is not transmitting or receiving data
Steady on: Ethernet fiber connection, but port is
idle.
Blinking: Fiber port is transmitting or receiving
data.
Fiber port is not transmitting or receiving data.