The Moxa MGate MB3170 advanced Modbus gateway offers easy installation, and reliable performance. Gateway has two RJ45 ports and two DB9 connector. Serial standard is software selectable between RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485. MB3170 has an operating temperature range of 0 – 55 deg. C. Input voltage is 12 – 48 VDC.

The MGate family of Modbus gateways offers unparalleled functionality and protocol conversion. The MGate gateways can integrate Modbus TCP, ASCII, and RTU devices in any slave / master configuration. In addition the MGate allows for urgent commands to receive prioritized responses. Modbus gateways are DIN-rail mountable. Dual ethernet ports allow for daisy chaining of devices to reduce the requirement of network switches.

Modbus protocols can be found in a mulititude of locations from factory floors to sophisticated automated production facilities. The ability for all devices to communicate is critical. The Modbus Gateway bridges the gap between TCP and serial communications.