MGate EIP3170/EIP3270 Series
1 and 2-port EtherNet/IP-to-DF1 gateways
Features and Benefits
• PCCC objects for Rockwell Automation networks supported
• Use ProCOM to implement control via COM port mapping
• 8 simultaneous EtherNet/IP client/server pairs with up to 16 queued requests
• Serial redirector keeps the original serial master and slave connection while
connecting devices to the Ethernet
• EtherNet/IP and DF1 traffic monitor for easy troubleshooting
• Redundant dual DC power inputs
• Built-in Ethernet cascading for easy wiring
• -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature models available
Certifications
Introduction
MGate™ EIP3000 gateways provide Ethernet/IP-to-DF1 protocol conversion for users who need to connect Allen Bradley PLCs to an EtherNet/IP
network. With a number of innovative functions, the MGate™ Series overcomes the difficulties of connecting between legacy serial devices and
SCADA software. Both 1 and 2-port gateways are available for use with different-sized control networks.
Protocol Conversion between DF1 and EtherNet/IP
By supporting PCCC objects on CIP, the MGate™ EIP3000 can communicate seamlessly with SCADA software such as RSLinx. For users who
develop control software based on EtherNet/IP, the MGate EIP3000 offers the standard interface for connection.
Support for Multiple EtherNet/IP Connections
MGate™ EIP3000 gateways support up to 16 EtherNet/IP clients and servers simultaneously. Each client can send up to 16 requests at a time, and
the multiple connection capability can help establish redundancy for more complex control systems.
Windows Utility for Easy Configuration and Traffic Monitoring
Moxa provides a user-friendly Windows utility with multi-language
support. The utility supports a traffic monitoring function for
EtherNet/IP and DF1 protocols, and not only logs events initiated by
the gateway, but also records all commands and responses that pass
through the gateway. The utility helps users determine the root cause
of failures and performance bottlenecks.
Serial Redirector Function Maintains Original Master/Slave Connections
The serial redirector function allows the commands of a serial master (command initiator) to be redirected to the serial slave (command executor)
on another port. In addition, a serial master can operate simultaneously with EtherNet/IP masters without changing the DF1 architecture or
software. With the serial redirector function, MGate™ EIP3000 gateways can establish redundant control of legacy slave devices that were
originally designed to be controlled by a single serial master.
ProCOM Implements Control via COM Port Mapping
Each MGate™ EIP3000 gateway supports virtual serial ports for the remote PC. You can connect to the MGate™ EIP3000 through the COM port by
using Moxa’s Real COM driver, with the actual physical connection over the Ethernet. The gateway supports up to four virtual COM port
connections and offers greater flexibility when designing redundant control systems.
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