Mgate Mb3170/Mb3270 Quick Installation Guide: Edition 7.1, February 2016
Mgate Mb3170/Mb3270 Quick Installation Guide: Edition 7.1, February 2016
Mgate Mb3170/Mb3270 Quick Installation Guide: Edition 7.1, February 2016
P/N: 1802031700014
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Overview
The MGate MB3170 and MB3270 are 1 and 2-port advanced Modbus
gateways that convert between Modbus TCP and Modbus ASCII/RTU
protocols. They can be used to allow Ethernet masters to control serial
slaves, or to allow serial masters to control Ethernet slaves. Up to 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
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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 MB3270 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.
Pin Assignments
Ethernet Port (RJ45)
Pin Signal
1 Tx+
2 Tx-
3 Rx+
6 Rx-
Serial Port (DB9 Male*)
RS-422/
Pin RS-232 RS-485 (2W)
RS-485 (4W)
1 DCD TxD- –
2 RxD TxD+ –
3 TxD RxD+ Data+
4 DTR RxD- Data-
5 GND GND GND
*Note: For the MB3170
6 DSR – –
series, the DB9 male
7 RTS – –
port can only be used
8 CTS – –
for RS-232.
9 – – –
Serial Port (Terminal Block)
RS-422/
Pin RS-485 (2W)
RS-485 (4W)
1 TxD+ –
2 TxD- –
3 RxD+ Data+
4 RxD- Data-
5 GND GND
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Power Input and Relay Output Pinouts
DC DC DC DC
Shielded
Power Power N.O. Common N.C. Power Power
Ground
Input 1 Input 1 Input 2 Input 2
Optical Fiber Interface
100BaseFX
Multi-mode Single-mode
50/125 μm
Fiber Cable Type OM1 G.652
800 MHz*km
Typical Distance 4 km 5 km 40 km
Typical (nm) 1300 1310
Wave-
TX Range (nm) 1260 to 1360 1280 to 1340
length
RX Range (nm) 1100 to 1600 1100 to 1600
TX Range (dBm) -10 to -20 0 to -5
Optical RX Range (dBm) -3 to -32 -3 to -34
Power 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: 435 mA @ 12 V, 218 mA @ 24 V,
109 mA @ 48 V
MB3170I: 555 mA @ 12 V, 278 mA @ 24 V,
138 mA @ 48 V
MB3270: 435 mA @ 12 V, 218 mA @ 24 V,
109 mA @ 48 V
MB3270I: 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 2 kV (for “I” models)
Protection (serial)
Dimensions
Without ears: 29 x 89.2 x 118.5 mm
(1.14 x 3.51 x 4.67 in)
With ears extended: 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 output 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.
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