MGate MB3480 Quick Installation Guide Version 7.1, October 2019 Technical Support Contact Information www.moxa.com/support Moxa Americas: Toll-free: 1-888-669-2872 Tel: 1-714-528-6777 Fax: 1-714-528-6778 Moxa China (Shanghai office): Toll-free: 800-820-5036 Tel: +86-21-5258-9955 Fax: +86-21-5258-5505 Moxa Europe: Tel: +49-89-3 70 03 99-0 Fax: +49-89-3 70 03 99-99 Moxa Asia-Pacific: Tel: +886-2-8919-1230 Fax: +886-2-8919-1231 Moxa India: Tel: +91-80-4172-9088 Fax: +91-80-4132-1045 2019 Moxa Inc.
Overview The MGate MB3480 is a 4-port Modbus gateway that converts between Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU/ASCII 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 124 serial slaves can be connected simultaneously.
Hardware Introduction As shown in the following figures, the MGate MB3480 has 4 DB9 male ports for transmitting serial data. Reset Button—The reset button is used to load factory defaults. Hold the reset button down for five seconds using a pointed object such as a straightened paper clip. Release the reset button when the Ready LED stops blinking in order to load the factory defaults.
Hardware Installation Procedure STEP 1: After unpacking the unit, connect the power supply or power adapter to the unit. Make sure that the adapter is connected to an earthed socket outlet. STEP 2: Use a standard straight-through Ethernet cable to connect the unit 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 to the desired port on the unit. STEP 4: Place or mount the unit.
MGate MB3480 DIP Switches Pull High/low Resistors for the RS-485 Port 1 Pull High 1 KΩ 150 KΩ SW Default ON OFF 2 Pull Low 1 KΩ 150 KΩ 3 Terminator 120 Ω – Software Installation You can download the MGate Manager, User's Manual, and Device Search Utility (DSU) from Moxa's website: www.moxa.com. Please refer to the User’s Manual for additional details on using the MGate Manager and DSU. The MGate MB3480 also supports login via a web browser. Default IP address: 192.168.127.
Environmental Specifications Power Requirements Power Input Power Consumption Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Dimensions With ears: 12 to 48 VDC 385 mA @ 12 VDC, 110 mA @ 48 VDC 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F) -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) 5 to 95% RH 35.5 x 102.7 x 181.3 mm (1.40 x 4.04 x 7.14 inch) Without ears: 35.5 x 102.7 x 157.2 mm (1.40 x 4.04 x 6.
