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MGate MB3180/MB3280/MB3480 Series

1, 2, and 4-port standard serial-to-Ethernet Modbus gateways

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Features and Benefits

  • Supports Auto Device Routing for easy configuration
  • Supports route by TCP port or IP address for flexible deployment
  • Converts between Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU/ASCII protocols
  • 1 Ethernet port and 1, 2, or 4 RS-232/422/485 ports
  • 16 simultaneous TCP masters with up to 32 simultaneous requests per master
  • Easy hardware setup and configuration

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Introduction

The MB3180, MB3280, and MB3480 are standard Modbus gateways that convert between Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU/ASCII protocols. Up to 16 simultaneous Modbus TCP masters are supported, with up to 31 RTU/ASCII slaves per serial port. For RTU/ASCII masters, up to 32 TCP slaves are supported. Routing through the serial ports can be controlled by IP address, TCP port number, or ID mapping. Serial-port routing by TCP port and IP address allows access for up to 4 TCP clients/masters (MB3280/MB3480 models), while routing by ID mapping allows access for up to 16 TCP clients/masters (MB3180/MB3280/MB3480).

Standard Modbus Network Integration

The three standard MGate™ models (MB3180, MB3280, and MB3480) are designed for easy integration of Modbus TCP and RTU/ASCII networks. With these models, Modbus serial slave devices can be seamlessly incorporated into an existing Modbus TCP network, and Modbus TCP slaves can be made accessible to serial masters. The MB3180, MB3280, and MB3480 offer features that make network integration easy, customizable, and compatible with almost any Modbus network.

High Density, Cost-Effective Gateways

The MGate™ MB3000 gateways can effectively connect a high density of Modbus nodes to the same network. The MB3280 can manage up to 62 serial slave nodes, and the MB3480 can manage up to 124 serial slave nodes. Each RS-232/422/485 serial port can be configured individually for Modbus RTU or Modbus ASCII operation and for different baudrates, allowing both types of networks to be integrated with Modbus TCP through one Modbus gateway.

Auto-Device Routing for Easy Configuration (patented)

Moxa’s Auto-Device Routing function helps eliminate many of the problems and inconveniences encountered by engineers who need to configure large numbers of Modbus devices. A single mouse click is all that’s required to set up a slave ID routing table and configure Modbus gateways to automatically detect Modbus requests from a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system. By removing the need to manually create the slave ID routing table, the Auto-Device Routing function saves engineers significant time and cost.

  • 10/100BaseT(X) Ports (RJ45 connector)

    Auto MDI/MDI-X connection

  • Magnetic Isolation Protection

    1.5 kV (built-in)

  • Industrial Protocols

    Modbus TCP Client (Master)
    Modbus TCP Server (Slave)

  • Configuration Options

    All models: Web Console (HTTP), Device Search Utility (DSU), MGate Manager, MCC Tool, Telnet Console
    MGate MB3280/MB3480 only: Web Console (HTTPS)

  • Management

    All models: ARP, DHCP Client, DNS, HTTP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, TCP/IP, Telnet, UDP
    MGate MB3280/MB3240 only: HTTPS, SMTP, SNMP Trap, NTP Client

  • MIB

    RFC1213, RFC1317

  • Time Management

    NTP Client (MGate MB3180 Excluded)

  • Authentication

    Local database

  • Encryption

    HTTPS
    AES-128
    AES-256
    SHA-256

  • Security Protocols

    SNMPv3
    HTTPS (TLS 1.2) (except MGate MB3180)

  • No. of Ports

    MGate MB3180: 1
    MGate MB3280: 2
    MGate MB3480: 4

  • Connector

    DB9 male

  • Serial Standards

    RS-232/422/485 (software selectable)

  • Baudrate

    50 bps to 921.6 kbps

  • Data Bits

    7, 8

  • Parity

    None
    Even
    Odd
    Space
    Mark

  • Stop Bits

    1, 2

  • Flow Control

    DTR/DSR
    RTS Toggle (RS-232 only)
    RTS/CTS

  • RS-485 Data Direction Control

    ADDC (automatic data direction control)

  • Pull High/Low Resistor for RS-485

    1 kilo-ohm, 150 kilo-ohms

  • Terminator for RS-485

    MGate MB3180: None
    MGate MB3280/MB3480: 120 ohms

  • RS-232

    TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND

  • RS-422

    Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND

  • RS-485-2w

    Data+, Data-, GND

  • RS-485-4w

    Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND

  • Industrial Protocols

    Modbus RTU/ASCII Master
    Modbus RTU/ASCII Slave

  • Max. No. of Client Connections

    16

  • Max. No. of Server Connections

    32

  • Input Voltage

    12 to 48 VDC

  • Input Current

    MGate MB3180: 200 mA @ 12 VDC
    MGate MB3280: 250 mA @ 12 VDC
    MGate MB3480: 365 mA @ 12 VDC

  • Power Connector

    MGate MB3180: Power jack
    MGate MB3280/MB3480: Power jack and terminal block

  • Housing

    Metal

  • IP Rating

    IP30 For the MGate MB3480, the two screws provided with the wall-mounting kit must be used to fasten the kit to the bottom of the MGate, and the MGate must be properly attached to the terminal block for power input.

  • Dimensions (with ears)

    MGate MB3180: 22 x 75 x 80 mm (0.87 x 2.95 x 3.15 in)
    MGate MB3280: 22 x 100 x 111 mm (0.87 x 3.94 x 4.37 in)
    MGate MB3480: 35.5 x 102.7 x 181.3 mm (1.40 x 4.04 x 7.14 in)

  • Dimensions (without ears)

    MGate MB3180: 22 x 52 x 80 mm (0.87 x 2.05 x 3.15 in)
    MGate MB3280: 22 x 77 x 111 mm (0.87 x 3.03 x 4.37 in)
    MGate MB3480: 35.5 x 102.7 x 157.2 mm (1.40 x 4.04 x 6.19 in)

  • Weight

    MGate MB3180: 340 g (0.75 lb)
    MGate MB3280: 360 g (0.79 lb)
    MGate MB3480: 740 g (1.63 lb)

  • Operating Temperature

    MGate MB3180: 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
    MGate MB3280: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
    MGate MB3480: 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)

  • Storage Temperature (package included)

    -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

  • Ambient Relative Humidity

    5 to 95% (non-condensing)

  • EMC

    EN 55032/35

  • EMI

    CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A

  • EMS

    IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 4 kV; Air: 8 kV
    IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 3 V/m
    IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 1 kV; Signal: 0.5 kV
    IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 1 kV (MB3180/MB3280)
    IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 1 kV; Signal: 2 kV (MB3480)
    IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 3 V
    IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF
    IEC 61000-4-11

  • Safety

    MB3180 Models: EN 62368-1 and UL 60950-1
    MB3280/3480 Models: IEC/UL 62368-1

  • Time

    MGate MB3180: 2,762,384 hrs
    MGate MB3280: 749,455 hrs
    MGate MB3480: 1,213,993 hrs

  • Standards

    Telcordia SR332

Software, Firmware, and Drivers

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Name Type Checksum Version Operating System Release Date
MXview One plugin (Linux)
14.1 MB 		Software Package
SHA-512
v1.2
  • Ubuntu 18.04
  • Ubuntu 20.04
  • Ubuntu 22.04
 Aug 10, 2023 Aug 10, 2023 Release notes
MXview One plugin (Windows)
12.8 MB 		Software Package
SHA-512
v1.2
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2022
 Aug 02, 2023 Aug 02, 2023 Release notes
Software Package for MXview One Series (Windows version)
296.2 MB 		Software Package
SHA-512
v1.2.0
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2022
 Jul 31, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Release notes
MXconfig plugin
2.4 MB 		Software Package
SHA-512
v1.4
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
 Jul 17, 2023 Jul 17, 2023 Release notes
Moxa CLI Configuration Tool for Windows
2.0 MB 		Utility
SHA-512
v1.3
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2022
 Jun 29, 2023 Jun 29, 2023 Release notes
Moxa CLI Configuration Tool for Linux
11.6 MB 		Utility
SHA-512
v1.3
  • Linux Kernel 2.6.x
  • Linux Kernel 3.x
  • Linux Kernel 4.x
  • Linux Kernel 5.x
 Jun 29, 2023 Jun 29, 2023 Release notes
Device Search Utility
2.2 MB 		Utility
SHA-512
v2.7
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 98 SE
  • Windows NT
  • Windows Server 2003
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2022
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP
 Jun 28, 2023 Jun 28, 2023 Release notes
Firmware for MGate MB3180
556.4 KB 		Firmware
SHA-512
v2.4
Jun 05, 2023 Jun 05, 2023 Release notes
Firmware for MGate MB3480
873.5 KB 		Firmware
SHA-512
v4.2
Jun 05, 2023 Jun 05, 2023 Release notes
Firmware for MGate MB3280
878.3 KB 		Firmware
SHA-512
v4.3
Jun 05, 2023 Jun 05, 2023 Release notes
MXview plugin
32.8 MB 		Software Package
SHA-512
v1.4
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019
 May 02, 2023 May 02, 2023 Release notes
MGate Manager Utility
5.3 MB 		Utility
SHA-512
v1.17
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows Server 2003
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2022
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP
 Apr 29, 2022 Apr 29, 2022 Release notes
Moxa CLI Configuration Tool for Linux
8.1 MB 		Utility
SHA-512
v1.2
  • Linux Kernel 2.6.x
  • Linux Kernel 3.x
  • Linux Kernel 4.x
 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Release notes
Moxa CLI Configuration Tool for Windows
2.1 MB 		Utility
SHA-512
v1.2
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019
 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Release notes

Support Documents

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All 2D CAD Datasheet Manual QIG Tech Note
Name Type Version Release Date
Manual for MGate MB3000 Series
15.3 MB 		Manual v13.1 Sep 15, 2023 Sep 15, 2023
Datasheet for MGate MB3180/MB3280/MB3480 Series
1.3 MB 		Datasheet v1.6 Aug 10, 2023 Aug 10, 2023
Moxa CLI Configuration Tool User Manual
1.0 MB 		Manual v2.1 Mar 28, 2023 Mar 28, 2023
Tech Note: The Security Hardening Guide for MGate MB3000 Series
922.4 KB 		Tech Note v1.1 Jan 12, 2022 Jan 12, 2022
QIG for MGate MB3180/MB3280/MB3480 Series (MGate MB3180 model)
900.9 KB 		QIG v5.2 May 06, 2021 May 06, 2021
QIG for MGate MB3180/MB3280/MB3480 Series (MGate MB3480 model)
582.3 KB 		QIG v7.2 May 06, 2021 May 06, 2021
QIG for MGate MB3180/MB3280/MB3480 Series (MGate MB3280 model)
643.3 KB 		QIG v4.2 May 06, 2021 May 06, 2021
QIG for MGate MB3180
682.2 KB 		QIG v5.1 Dec 02, 2019 Dec 02, 2019
Moxa CLI Configuration Tool User's Manual
1.1 MB 		Manual v2.0 Mar 05, 2019 Mar 05, 2019
2D CAD for MGate MB3480 TOP
813.0 KB 		2D CAD Oct 26, 2015 Oct 26, 2015
2D CAD for MGate MB3280
480.0 KB 		2D CAD Oct 26, 2015 Oct 26, 2015
2D CAD for MGate MB3180
279.6 KB 		2D CAD Oct 26, 2015 Oct 26, 2015
Tech Note: How to Configure KingSCADA with MGate MB3000
2.7 MB 		Tech Note v1.0 Jan 06, 2015 Jan 06, 2015
Tech Note: How to Configure WinCC with MGate MB3000
3.5 MB 		Tech Note v1.0 Jan 06, 2015 Jan 06, 2015

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