Moxa Technologies MGate MB3280 User manual

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MGate MB3280
Quick Installation Guide
Third Edition, July 2014
Overview
The MGate MB3280 is a 2-port Modbus gateway that converts
between Modbus TCP and Modbus ASCII/RTU protocols. It can be
used to allow Ethernet masters to control serial slaves, or to allow
serial masters to control Ethernet slaves. Up to 16 TCP masters
and 62 serial slaves can be connected simultaneously.
Package Checklist
Before installing the MGate MB3280 Modbus gateway, verify that
the package contains the following items:
•1 MGate MB3280 Modbus gateway
•Document & Software CD
•Quick Installation Guide
•Product Warranty Statement
•Power Adapter
•4 Stick-on Pads
Optional Accessory
•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
Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is
missing or damaged.
Hardware Introduction
As shown in the following figures, the MGate MB3280 has one DB9
male port for transmitting serial data.
Reset Button—The reset button is used to load factory defaults.
Using 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 in order to load the factory defaults.
LED Indicators
Name
Color
Function
Ready
Red
Steady on: Power is on and the unit
is booting
up
Blinking:
IP conflict exists, or DHCP or
BOOTP server is not responding
properly
Green
Steady on:
Power is on and the unit is
functioning normally
Blinking: Unit has been found by the
Location command in MGate
Manager
Off
Power is off or power error condition exists
Ethernet
Orange
10 Mbps Ethernet connection
Green
100 Mbps Ethernet connection
Off
Ethernet cable is disconnected or has a short
P1/P2
Orange
Serial port is receiving data.
Green
Serial port is transmitting data.
Off No data is being transmitted or received
through the serial port.
Hardware Installation Procedure
STEP 1
:
After unpacking the MGate MB
3280, connect the power
adaptor
.
STEP 2:
Use a standard straight
-through Ethernet cable to
connect the MGate MB
3280
to a network hub or switch.
Use a cross
-
over Ethernet cable if you are connecting the
gateway directly to a PC
.
STEP 3
:
Connect your device
(s) to the MGate MB3280’s serial
port
.
STEP 4
:
Place or mount the MGate MB
3280. The unit may be
placed on a horizontal serface such as a desktop,
mounted on a DIN-rail, or mounted on the wall.
Wall Mounting
DIN-rail Mounting

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Software Installation
To install MGate Manager, insert the MGate Documentation
and Software CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive, and then run the
following setup program to begin the installation process from the
“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 the “Document”
directory.
Pin Assignments
Ethernet Port (RJ45)
Pin
Signals
1
Tx+
2
Tx-
3
Rx+
6
Rx-
Serial Port (Male DB9)
Pin
RS-232
RS-422/485 (4W)
RS-485 (2W)
1
DCD
TxD-(A)
---
2
RxD
TxD+(B)
---
3
TxD
RxD+(B)
Data+(B)
4
DTR
RxD-(A)
Data-(A)
5
GND
GND
GND
6
DSR
---
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7
RTS
---
---
8
CTS
---
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9
---
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Environmental Specifications
Power Requirements
Power Input
12 to 48 VDC
Power Consumption
250 mA@12 VDC, 90 mA@48 VDC
Operating Temperature
0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
Storage Temperature
-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Operating Humidity
5 to 95% RH
Dimensions
With ears:
Without ears:
22
x 100 x 111 mm
(
0.87 x 3.94 x 4.37 inch)
2
2 x 77 x 111 mm
(0.87 x 3.03 x 4.37 inch)