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Moxa Technologies MGate MB3000 Series User Manual

Moxa Technologies MGate MB3000 Series
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MGate MB3000 Modbus Gateway
User Manual
Sixth Edition, July 2012
www.moxa.co m/product
2012 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

Table of Contents

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Moxa Technologies MGate MB3000 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Serial InterfaceRS-232/422/485
ModelMGate MB3000 Series
CategoryIndustrial Protocol Gateways
Supported ProtocolsModbus RTU/ASCII/TCP, IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104
Number of Serial Ports1 to 4 ports depending on model
Ethernet10/100 Mbps
Power Supply12 to 48 VDC
Operating Temperature-40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Humidity5 to 95%
MountingDIN-rail
CertificationsATEX, IECEx, UL
Ethernet Ports1 or 2 ports depending on model

Summary

Introduction and Overview

Overview of MGate MB3000

Details the MGate MB3000's capabilities for integrating Ethernet and serial Modbus devices.

Package Contents

Lists standard and optional accessories included with the MGate MB3000 gateway.

Key Product Features

Highlights the MGate MB3000's main features, including network integration and serial port capabilities.

Getting Started

Connecting Power and Serial Devices

Provides instructions for powering the unit and connecting serial devices via DB9 or custom cables.

RS-485 Configuration and Network Connection

Explains RS-485 termination settings and connecting the gateway to a host or Ethernet network.

Software Installation and Unit Mounting

Details how to install the MGate Manager utility and mount the gateway unit.

MB3180 Hardware

MB3180 Panel Layout and LED Indicators

Illustrates the MB3180's physical interface, including ports and LED status indicators.

MB3180 Dimensions

Provides detailed physical dimensions of the MB3180 unit.

MB3180 Jumpers Configuration

Explains the function and configuration of jumpers for pull high/low resistors on the MB3180.

MB3180 Pin Assignments and Mounting

Details DB9 pin assignments and DIN-rail/wall mounting instructions for the MB3180.

MB3180 Specifications

Lists the technical specifications for the MB3180 model.

MB3280 Hardware

MB3280 Panel Layout and LED Indicators

Illustrates the MB3280's physical interface, including ports and LED status indicators.

MB3280 Dimensions

Provides detailed physical dimensions of the MB3280 unit.

MB3280 Jumpers Configuration

Explains the function and configuration of DIP switches for termination and pull resistors on the MB3280.

MB3280 Pin Assignments and Mounting

Details DB9 pin assignments and DIN-rail/wall mounting instructions for the MB3280.

MB3280 Specifications

Lists the technical specifications for the MB3280 model, including number of ports.

MB3480 Hardware

MB3480 Panel Layout and LED Indicators

Illustrates the MB3480's physical interface, including ports and LED status indicators.

MB3480 Dimensions

Provides detailed physical dimensions of the MB3480 unit.

MB3480 Jumpers Configuration

Explains the function and configuration of DIP switches for termination and pull resistors on the MB3480.

MB3480 Pin Assignments

Details the DB9 male serial port pin assignments for the MB3480.

MB3480 Mounting and Specifications

Covers DIN-rail/wall mounting and technical specifications for the MB3480.

MB3170/MB3170I Hardware

MB3170/3170I Panel Layout, LEDs, and Dimensions

Illustrates the MB3170/3170I interface, LEDs, and provides physical dimensions.

MB3170/3170I Jumpers and Pin Assignments

Explains jumper settings and DB9 pin assignments for MB3170/3170I.

MB3170/3170I Power, Relay, Mounting, and Specs

Covers power input, relay output, mounting, and technical specifications for MB3170/3170I.

MB3270/MB3270I Hardware

MB3270/3270I Panel Layout, LEDs, and Dimensions

Illustrates the MB3270/3270I interface, LEDs, and provides physical dimensions.

MB3270/3270I Jumpers and Pin Assignments

Explains jumper settings and DB9 pin assignments for MB3270/3270I.

MB3270/3270I Power, Relay, Mounting, and Specs

Covers power input, relay output, mounting, and technical specifications for MB3270/3270I.

Typical Applications

Ethernet and Serial Device Integration Scenarios

Illustrates applications involving Ethernet masters with serial slaves, and vice versa.

Modbus Protocol Integration Scenarios

Shows how to integrate Modbus TCP, ASCII, and RTU across different networks.

Configuring the Modbus Gateway

Software Installation and Setup

Guide to installing the MGate Manager utility for configuring gateway units.

Starting MGate Manager & Changing Language

Instructions on launching MGate Manager and changing the user interface language.

Connecting to the Unit: Broadcast Search & IP Address

Methods for connecting to the gateway: using broadcast search or specifying an IP address.

Modifying Gateway Configuration

Steps to access and modify the gateway's configuration settings via MGate Manager.

Configuring Serial Port Operation Modes

Setting serial ports for RTU/ASCII, Master/Slave modes and enabling ProCOM.

Network and IP Address Configuration

Configuring IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS, and network name.

Serial Communication Parameters

Setting baud rate, parity, stop bits, flow control, and interface mode for serial ports.

Slave ID Mapping and Smart Routing

Managing virtual slave IDs and defining routing rules for multi-network integration.

Modbus Settings: Delay, Exceptions, Timeout

Configuring initial delay, Modbus TCP exceptions, and response timeouts.

Priority Control & Accessible IP List

Setting priority for requests and managing accessible IP addresses for security.

Miscellaneous Settings & Verifying Unit Location

Configuring auto relay warning, console settings, and using Locate function.

Monitoring Modbus Traffic, Filtering, and Logging

Monitoring data activity, filtering traffic, and saving logs for analysis.

Upgrading Firmware

Procedure for downloading and installing firmware updates for the gateway.

Pin Assignments

DB9 Male and Terminal Block Pinouts

Provides pinout diagrams for DB9 serial ports and terminal blocks.

Power Input and Relay Output Connections

Details the terminal connections for power input and relay output.

Case Studies

Modbus Gateway Application Scenarios

Presents practical examples of using the gateway for different Modbus integration needs.

Modbus Protocol Fundamentals

Modbus Masters and Slaves

Explains the roles of masters and slaves in Modbus communication.

Modbus Slave Addressing

Details how Modbus slaves are identified using unique IDs.

Modbus Communication and Timeout Mechanics

Describes the request-response cycle and handling of response timeouts.

Modbus Ethernet vs. Serial and Integration

Compares Modbus TCP with serial protocols and discusses network integration.

Declaration of Conformity

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