Mgate 5111 User S Manual Manual-5

MGate 5111
User’s Manual
Edition 1.0, December 2017
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MGate 5111 User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Package Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 1-2
Product Features ................................................................................................................................ 1-3
2. Getting Started.................................................................................................................................. 2-1
Connecting the Power ......................................................................................................................... 2-2
Connecting PROFIBUS Devices ............................................................................................................. 2-2
Connecting Serial Devices .................................................................................................................... 2-2
Connecting to a Host or the Network ..................................................................................................... 2-2
Installing the Software (Optional) ......................................................................................................... 2-2
Wiring Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 2-3
LED Indicators .................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................ 2-5
Pull Up/Down Resistors for RS-485 (Modbus) ......................................................................................... 2-5
Pin Assignments ................................................................................................................................. 2-6
Power Input and Relay Output Pinouts................................................................................................... 2-6
Hardware Installation .......................................................................................................................... 2-7
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 2-7
microSD Card ..................................................................................................................................... 2-9
Backing Up a Configuration......................................................................................................... 2-10
Configuring an MGate (Mass deployment/Replacement) ................................................................. 2-10
microSD card Write Failure ......................................................................................................... 2-10
Quick Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 2-10
Step 1: System Setting .............................................................................................................. 2-10
Step 2: Select Protocol............................................................................................................... 2-11
Step 3: PROFIBUS Slave Settings ................................................................................................ 2-12
Step 4: Modbus TCP Settings ...................................................................................................... 2-13
Step 5: Finish ........................................................................................................................... 2-14
3. Device Search Utility ......................................................................................................................... 3-1
Installing the Software ........................................................................................................................ 3-2
Starting the Device Search Utility (DSU) ................................................................................................ 3-5
Broadcast Search ........................................................................................................................ 3-6
Search IP ................................................................................................................................... 3-7
Locate........................................................................................................................................ 3-8
Assign IP .................................................................................................................................... 3-8
Unlock ....................................................................................................................................... 3-8
Import/Export ............................................................................................................................. 3-9
Upgrading the Firmware ............................................................................................................... 3-9
4. Web Console Configuration ............................................................................................................... 4-1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 4-2
Basic Settings .................................................................................................................................... 4-2
Network Settings ................................................................................................................................ 4-3
Serial Settings .................................................................................................................................... 4-4
Protocol Settings ................................................................................................................................ 4-5
System Management......................................................................................................................... 4-12
Accessible IP Settings ................................................................................................................ 4-12
DoS Defense ............................................................................................................................. 4-13
System Log Settings .................................................................................................................. 4-14
Auto Warning Settings ............................................................................................................... 4-15
E-mail Alert Settings .................................................................................................................. 4-15
SNMP Trap Settings ................................................................................................................... 4-16
SNMP Agent Settings ................................................................................................................. 4-16
LLDP Settings ........................................................................................................................... 4-17
Certificate ................................................................................................................................ 4-18
Misc. Settings ........................................................................................................................... 4-18
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 4-20
System Monitoring ............................................................................................................................ 4-22
System Status .......................................................................................................................... 4-22
Protocol Status ......................................................................................................................... 4-23
Fault Protection and Status Monitoring ......................................................................................... 4-26
Restart ............................................................................................................................................ 4-27
Logout............................................................................................................................................. 4-27
MXview ........................................................................................................................................... 4-27
MXconfig ......................................................................................................................................... 4-27
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1. Introduction
Welcome to the MGate 5111 gateway series that converts Modbus/PROFINET/EtherNet/IP to PROFIBUS slave
protocols.
All the MGate 5111 gateways have dual DC power input for redundancy. Magnetic serial port isolation is also
provided.
In this chapter, we give an introduction to the MGate 5111. The following topics are covered in this chapter:
 Overview
 Package Checklist
 Product Features
MGate 5111 Introduction
Overview
The MGate 5111 Series consists of industrial Ethernet gateways that convert between Modbus RTU/ASCII/TCP,
EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and PROFIBUS protocols. All models are protected with a rugged metallic casing, are
DIN-rail mountable, and offer built-in serial isolation. Modbus is one of the most widely used industrial
communication protocol, and EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and PROFIBUS protocols are commonly seen in factory
automation and process automation. The MGate 5111 gateways support both Modbus RTU/ASCII/TCP master
or slave modes, so you can easily connect your Modbus device to PROFIBUS PLCs or DCSs, such as Siemens
PLCs. For system integration, the MGate 5111 helps you connect EtherNet/IP PLC/SCADA, for example
Rockwell Automation PLCs, to PROFIBUS PLC/DCS system, or between a new Siemens PLC system that
supports PROFINET to an existing PROFIBUS system. The MGate 5111 gateways, designed for easy
configuration and quick maintenance, provide a web console for remote maintenance, a wizard UI to help you
set up the gateway quickly, and build-in comprehensive troubleshooting tools to reduce configuration time or
system downtime. The rugged design is suitable for industrial applications such as factory automation, power,
oil & gas, water and wastewater, and other process automation industries.
The MGate 5111 Series of gateways has LED indicators and supports Protocol Diagnose and Traffic Monitor for
easy troubleshooting, especially during the installation stage. Communication issues could be caused by
incorrect software parameters, such as slave ID and register address, or incorrect command configuration.
With Protocol Diagnose and Traffic Monitor, you can check the captured data and easily identify the root cause.
The MGate 5111 Series of gateways also supports status monitoring and fault protection. The status monitoring
function notifies a PLC/DCS/SCADA system when a Modbus device gets disconnected or does not respond, in
which case the process PLC/DCS gets the status of each end device and then issues an alarm to notify operators.
The fault protection function executes actions to end devices with a pre-defined value set by the user when a
PROFIBUS cable gets disconnected.
Windows-Based Utility and Web Console for Easy Setup
A Windows-based utility is provided to make it easy to search for and locate devices, assign IP addresses,
import/export configuration files, and upgrade the MGate 5111’s firmware. The utility automatically connects
to all available MGate 5111 units on the local area network (LAN). A user-friendly web console is provided to
configure the device from a web browser.
Package Checklist
All models in the MGate 5111 series are shipped with the following items:
Standard Accessories
• MGate 5111 gateway

• Quick installation guide
• Product warranty statement
Optional Accessories
• Mini DB9F-to-TB Adapter: DB9 female to terminal block adapter for RS-422/485 applications
• WK-51-01: wall-mounting kit, 51 mm wide
NOTE Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or damaged.
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MGate 5111 Introduction
Product Features
• Supports PROFIBUS DP V0 slave
• Supports Modbus RTU/ASCII/TCP master or slave
• Supports EtherNet/IP adapter or PROFINET IO device
• Built-in traffic monitoring/diagnostics/status monitoring and fault protection
• Built-in Ethernet cascading for easy wiring
• Redundant dual DC power inputs and relay output supported
• microSD card for configuration backup/duplication, and event log
• Serial port with 2 kV built-in isolation protection
• -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature models available
• Security features based on IEC-62443
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2. Getting Started
This chapter provides basic instructions for installing the MGate 5111.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
 Connecting the Power

 Connecting PROFIBUS Devices
 Connecting Serial Devices
 Connecting to a Host or the Network
 Installing the Software (Optional)
 Wiring Requirements
 LED Indicators
 Dimensions
 Pull Up/Down Resistors for RS-485 (Modbus)
 Pin Assignments
 Power Input and Relay Output Pinouts
 Hardware Installation
 Specifications
 microSD Card
 Backing Up a Configuration
 Configuring an MGate (Mass deployment/Replacement)
 microSD card Write Failure
 Quick Setup
 Step 1: System Setting
 Step 2: Select Protocol
 Step 3: PROFIBUS Slave Settings
 Step 4: Modbus TCP Settings
 Step 5: Finish
MGate 5111 Getting Started
Connecting the Power

1. The unit can be powered by connecting a power source to the terminal block.
2. The power input range is from 12 to 48 VDC.
To remove the wire from the terminal block, use a flathead screwdriver to push the orange slot next to the
terminal block hole, and then pull the wire out.
Note that the unit does not have an on/off switch. It automatically turns on when it receives power. The PWR
LED on the front panel will glow to indicate that the unit is receiving power. There are two DC power inputs for
redundancy.
Connecting PROFIBUS Devices

The unit’s PROFIBUS port(s) are located on the front panel. Use a PROFIBUS cable to directly connect the unit
to a PROFIBUS PLC or other PROFIBUS master.
For the PROFIBUS port pin assignments, please refer to the Pin Assignments section. This information can
then be used to construct your own PROFIBUS cable.
Connecting Serial Devices

The unit’s serial port(s) are located on the front panel. If you are connecting an RS-485 multidrop network with
multiple devices, note the following:
• All devices that are connected to a single serial port must use the same protocol (i.e., either Modbus RTU
or Modbus ASCII).
For serial port pin assignments, refer to the Pin Assignments section.
Connecting to a Host or the Network

Two 10/100 BaseT Ethernet ports are located on the gateway’s front panel. These ports are used to connect the
unit to a host or Ethernet network, as follows:
• For normal operation, use a standard straight-through Ethernet cable to connect the unit to your Modbus
TCP, EtherNet/IP, or PROFINET network.
• For initial configuration or for troubleshooting purposes, you may connect the unit directly to a PC.
The unit’s Link LED will light up to indicate a live Ethernet connection.
Installing the Software (Optional)

The Device Search Utility (DSU) can be downloaded from Moxa’s website: www.moxa.com. The DSU can be
used to connect the MGate with the PC. For additional details, refer to Chapter 3: Device Search Utility.
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Wiring Requirements
ATTENTION
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your MGate 5111.
Wiring Caution!
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Observe all electrical codes
dictating the maximum allowed current for each wire size.
If the current goes over the allowed maximum, the wiring could overheat, causing serious damage to your
equipment.
Temperature Caution!
Be careful when handling the MGate 5111. When plugged in, the MGate 5111’s internal components generate
heat, and consequently the board may be too hot to touch.
You should also observe the following common wiring rules:
• Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power wiring and device wiring paths must
cross, make sure the wires are perpendicular at the point of intersection.
NOTE Do not run signal or communication wiring and power wiring in the same wire conduit. To avoid interference,
wires with different signal characteristics should be routed separately.
• You can use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to determine which wires should be kept separate.
The rule of thumb is that wiring that shares similar electrical characteristics can be bundled together.
• Keep input wiring and output wiring separate.
• When necessary, we strongly advise labeling wiring to all devices in the system.
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LED Indicators
LED Color Description
PWR 1, Green Power is on
PWR 2 Off Power is off
Ready Green Steady on: Power is on, and the unit is functioning normally
Blinking: The unit is responding to the software’s Locate function
Red Steady on: Power is on, and the unit is booting up

Blinking: Indicates an IP conflict, or the DHCP or BOOTP server is not responding
properly
Flashing quickly: the microSD card failed
LAN Green The Ethernet port is receiving or transmitting data
(Flashing only) Modbus TCP Client: Modbus communication in progress
Modbus TCP Server: Modbus communication in progress
EtherNet/IP Adapter: EtherNet/IP communication is exchanging data
PROFINET IO Device: PROFINET communication is exchanging data
Red A communication error occurred
(Flashing only) Modbus TCP Client:
1. Received an exception code or framing error (parity error, checksum error)
2. Command timeout (slave device is not responding)
3. TCP connection timeout
Modbus TCP Server:
1. Received an invalid function code or framing error (parity error, checksum
error)
2. Accessed invalid register address or coil address
EtherNet/IP Adapter:
The connection was refused due to incorrect configuration
Off No communication
MB* Green Modbus is receiving or transmitting data
(Flashing only)
Red A communication error occurred
(Flashing only) Master Mode:
1. Received an exception code or framing error (parity error, checksum error)
2. Command timeout (the slave device is not responding)
Slave Mode:
1. Received an invalid function code or framing error (parity error, checksum
error)
2. Accessed invalid register address or coil address
Off No communication
PBS Green PROFIBUS is receiving or transmitting data
(Flashing only)
Red An error in the Configuration or parameter data
(Steady)
Off PROFIBUS is offline or the slave ID is wrong.
Eth1, Eth2 Green Indicates an 100 Mbps Ethernet connection
Amber Indicates a 10 Mbps Ethernet connection
Off The Ethernet cable is disconnected
*Only indicates serial communication status; for Modbus TCP status, please refer to LAN LED indicator.
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Dimensions
Unit = mm (inch)
Pull Up/Down Resistors for RS-485 (Modbus)

In some critical environments, you may need to add termination resistors to prevent the reflection of serial
signals. When using termination resistors, it is important to set the pull up/down resistors correctly so that the
electrical signal is not corrupted. The MGate 5111 uses DIP switches to set the pull up/down resistor values for
each serial port.
To add a 120 Ω termination resistor, set switch 3 on the port’s assigned DIP switch to ON; set switch 3 to
OFF (the default setting) to disable the termination resistor.
To set the pull up/down resistors to 150 KΩ, set switches 1 and 2 on the port’s assigned DIP switch to OFF.
This is the default setting.
To set the pull up/down resistors to 1 KΩ, set switches 1 and 2 on the port’s assigned DIP switch to ON.
ATTENTION
Do not use the 1 KΩ pull up/down setting on the MGate 5111 when using the RS-232 interface. Doing so will
degrade the RS-232 signals and reduce the effective communication distance.
On the MGate 5111’s left side panel, you will find DIP switches to adjust each serial
port’s pull-up resistor, pull-down resistor, and terminator.
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SW MODBUS
1 2 3
Pull-up resistor Pull-down resistor Terminator
ON 1 kΩ 1 kΩ 120 Ω
OFF 150 kΩ (default) 150 kΩ (default) – (default)
Pin Assignments
The MGate 5111 uses DB9 serial ports to connect to Modbus RTU or ASCII devices. Each port supports three
serial interfaces that is selected by software: RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 (both 2 and 4-wire).
RJ45 (Ethernet, Console)

Pin Ethernet Console (RS-232)
1 Tx+ DSR
2 Tx- RTS
3 Rx+ GND
4 – TxD
5 – RxD
6 Rx- DCD
7 – CTS
8 – DTR
Male DB9 (Serial port)

Pin RS-232 RS-422/RS-485-4W RS-485-2W
1 DCD TxD-(A) –
2 RxD TxD+(B) –
3 TxD RxD+(B) Data+(B)
4 DTR RxD-(A) Data-(A)
5* GND GND GND
6 DSR – –
7 RTS – –
8 CTS – –
9 – – –
*Signal ground
PROFIBUS Port (Female DB9)

Pin CAN
1 N.C.
2 N.C.
3 PROFIBUS D+
4 RTS
5 Signal common
6 5V
7 N.C.
8 PROFIBUS D-
9 N.C.
Power Input and Relay Output Pinouts
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V2+ V2- V1+ V1-
DC Power Input 2 DC Power Input 2 N.O. Common N.C. DC Power Input 1 DC Power Input 1
Hardware Installation
The MGate 5111 is designed to be attached to a DIN rail or mounted on a wall. For DIN-rail mounting, push
down the spring and properly attach it to the DIN rail until it "snaps" into place. For wall mounting, install the
wall-mount kit (optional) first and then mount the device to the wall. The following figure illustrates the two
mounting options:
Specifications
Industrial Protocols
Protocols: PROFIBUS, Modbus RTU/ASCII/TCP, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP
Protocol Conversion:
• Modbus RTU/ASCII (Master/Slave) to PROFIBUS slave

• Modbus TCP (Client/Server) to PROFIBUS slave
• EtherNet/IP (Adapter) to PROFIBUS slave
• PROFINET (IO Device) to PROFIBUS slave
Ethernet Interface
Protocols: Modbus TCP (Client/Server), PROFINET (IO device),
EtherNet/IP (Adapter)
Number of Ports: 2 (1 IP address, supports Ethernet cascading)
Speed: 10/100 Mbps, Auto MDI/MDIX
Connector: 8-pin RJ45
Magnetic Isolation Protection: 1.5 kV (built-in)
PROFIBUS Interface
Protocol: PROFIBUS DP-V0 Slave
Number of Ports: 1
Connector: DB9 Female
Data Rate: 9600 bps to 12 Mbps
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Isolation: 2 kV (built-in)
Rotary Switch: PROFIBUS address 0-99 (address 100-125 supported through software configuration)
Modbus Serial Interface
Protocols: Modbus RTU/ASCII (Master/Slave)
Number of Ports: 1
Serial Standards: RS-232/422/485, software selectable
Connectors: DB9 male
Pull Up/Down Resistor for RS-485: 1 kΩ, 150 kΩ
Terminator for RS-485: 120 Ω
Isolation: 2 kV (built-in)
Modbus Serial Communication Parameters
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bits: 1, 2
Parity: None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Flow Control: RTS/CTS, RTS Toggle (RS-232 only)
Baudrate: 50 bps to 921.6 kbps

Modbus Serial Signals
RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
RS-422: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
RS-485-4w: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
RS-485-2w: Data +, Data -, GND
Modbus TCP Interface

Protocols: Modbus TCP client/server
Functions Supported: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 23
Max. Number of Commands: 128
Max. Number of Connections:
MGate as Modbus TCP Client: 32 connections

MGate as Modbus TCP Server: 16 connections
Max. Total I/O Data Size: Input: 2048 bytes, Output: 2048 bytes
EtherNet/IP Interface
Class: Adapter
CIP Objects Supported: Identity, Message Router, Assembly,
Connection Manager, TCP/IP interface, Ethernet link, Port
Max. Number of Connections:
• MGate as Adapter:
1 connection for read/write
1 connection for read-only
Max. Total I/O Data Size: Input: 496 bytes; Output: 496 bytes
PROFINET Interface
Protocol: PROFINET RT IO Device
Memory: Input 512 bytes/output 512 bytes
Maximum No. of Connections: 1 master connection
Software
Configuration Options: Web console, Serial console
Utility: Device Search Utility (DSU) for Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000,
Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008 (x86/x64), Windows
Server 2008 R2, Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (x86/x64), Windows Server 2012
(x64), Windows 2012 R2
Network Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, NTP, DNS,
DHCP Client, SNMP (v1, v2c, v3), MIB-II, ARP, Telnet, SSH
Support: MXview, MXconfig
Physical Characteristics
Housing: Metal, IP30
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Weight: 589 g (1.30 lb)

Dimensions: 45.8 x 105 x 134 mm (1.8 x 4.13 x 5.28 in)
Storage Card Slot: 1 microSD (SDHC) card slot; supports up to 32 GB

Relay Alarm Circuit: 3-pin circuit with current carrying capacity of 2 A@ 30 VDC
Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature:
Standard Models: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
Wide Temp. Models: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Storage Temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Vibration: IEC 60068-2-6, IEC 60068-2-64
Shock: IEC 60068-2-27
Drop: IEC 60068-2-32

Power Requirements
Input Voltage: 12 to 48 VDC
Input Current: 416 mA max.
Power Connector: Terminal block
Standards and Certifications
Safety: EN 60950-1(LVD), UL 61010-2-201
Hazardous Location: Class I Division 2, ATEX, IECEx
EMC: EN 61000-6-2/6-4
EMI: CISPR 22, FCC Part 15B Class A
EMS:
IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 8 kV; Air: 15 kV
IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 10 V/m
IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 4 kV; Signal: 4 kV
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power 2 kV; Signal: 2 kV
IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 150 kHz to 80 MHz: 10 V/m
IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF: 30 A/m
Reliability
Alarm Functions: Relay, email, SNMP trap
Alert Tools: Built-in buzzer
MTBF (mean time between failures)
Time: 718,131 hrs
Standard: Telcordia SR332
Warranty
Warranty Period: 5 years
Details: See www.moxa.com/warranty
microSD Card
The MGate 5111 gateway series is equipped with a microSD card slot for easy configuration. The microSD card
can be used to store an MGate’s system configuration settings and the MGate’s system log. In addition, a
configuration stored on a microSD card can be uploaded automatically to an MGate.
NOTE Inserting a microSD card into an MGate’s microSD slot results in one of two actions, depending on what kind of
data is currently stored on the card:
1. If the microSD card contains a valid configuration file, the configuration will be automatically copied to the
MGate.
2. If the microSD card does not contain a valid configuration file (e.g., if it’s empty), the MGate’s configuration
will be copied to the microSD card.
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Backing Up a Configuration
Use the following procedure to copy the configuration of an MGate gateway to a microSD card:
1. Use a PC to format the microSD card to support FAT file systems and delete all of the data on the card.
2. Power off the MGate and insert the microSD card (make sure the microSD card is empty).
3. Power on the MGate. The current settings will be copied to the microSD card.
4. If you modify the MGate’s configuration using the Web Console while the microSD card is installed in the
gateway, your configuration changes will be automatically saved to the microSD card when you save the
configuration.
Configuring an MGate (Mass deployment/Replacement)

Use the following procedure to copy the configuration stored on a microSD card to an MGate gateway for mass
deployment or to replace a faulty unit:
1. Power off the MGate device (often a new device) and insert the microSD card.
2. Power on the MGate device.
3. The configuration file stored on the microSD card will be copied automatically to the MGate gateway.
microSD card Write Failure

The following events will cause the microSD card to experience a write failure.
1. The microSD card has less than 20 MB of free space.
2. The MGate configuration file is read-only.
3. The microSD card’s file system is corrupted.
4. The microSD card is damaged.
The MGate gateway will halt the write action if any of the above conditions exists. The MGate’s Ready LED will
flash and the beeper will sound to inform the user of the write failure. If you are replacing the microSD card, the
microSD card will be synchronized with the configurations stored on the MGate device. Note that the microSD
card should not contain any configuration files; otherwise, the configuration will be copied from the microSD
card to the MGate device.
WARNING
If your intention is to back up the configuration of an MGate gateway, it is best practice to only insert an
empty microSD card into the microSD slot. If the card contains a valid configuration file, that configuration
will automatically (without warning) overwrite the MGate’s current configuration.
Quick Setup
The MGate series now provides Quick Setup, an illustrated guide especially designed to make the configuration
easy. When you press Quick Setup, you will access the mode and start to configure. Only five steps are needed.
Step 1: System Setting

First, configure the Server Settings to identify the units and Network Settings of the MGate.
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Step 2: Select Protocol

Then, you have to select the protocols used on your devices that are connected through the MGate. After
selection, the MGate will automatically change its role to the correct one. For example, if the device is set as a
Modbus TCP Server, the MGate will then automatically configure as a Modbus TCP Client by itself. Regarding
protocol configuration, please refer to chapter 4.
Example of Role 1 and Role 2:

After finishing the device protocol selection, Role 1 and Role 2 of the MGate will be set accordingly. You will
need to configure the details on each side with the following steps. Here is an example of Role 1 as a PROFIBUS
Master, and Role 2 as a Modbus TCP Server device.
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Step 3: PROFIBUS Slave Settings

For details, please refer to Protocol Settings.
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Step 4: Modbus TCP Settings

For details, please refer to Protocol Settings.
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Step 5: Finish
Once all the configurations are done, you can check if all parameters are correct on this webpage. Moreover, if
you want to determine the data mapping status, you can click the View I/O data mapping to know more details.
If all of them are correct, press Save to make the settings effective.
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3. Device Search Utility
 Installing the Software

 Starting the Device Search Utility (DSU)
 Broadcast Search
 Search IP
 Locate
 Assign IP
 Unlock
 Import/Export
 Upgrading the Firmware
MGate 5111 Device Search Utility
Installing the Software

The following instructions explain how to install the Device Search Utility (DSU), a utility for configuring and
monitoring MGate 5111 units over a network.
1. Locate and run the following setup program to begin the installation process:
dsu_setup_[Version]_Build_[DateTime].exe
The latest version might be named dsu_setup_Ver2.0_Build_xxxxxxxx.exe, for example:
2. You will be greeted by the Welcome window. Click Next to continue.
3. When the Select Destination Location window appears, click Next to continue. You may change the
destination directory by clicking on Browse....
4. When the Select Additional Tasks window appears, click Next to continue. You may select Create a
desktop icon if you would like a shortcut to the DSU on your desktop.
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5. Click Install to start copying the software files.
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6. A progress bar will appear. The procedure should take only a few seconds to complete.
7. A message will indicate that the DSU is successfully installed. You may choose to run it immediately by
selecting Launch DSU.
8. You may also open the DSU through Start  Programs  MOXA  DSU, as shown below.
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Starting the Device Search Utility (DSU)

The DSU is a Windows-based utility that is used to configure the MGate 5111 Series.
Before running the DSU, make sure that your PC and the MGate 5111 are connected to the same network.
Alternatively, the MGate 5111 Series may be connected directly to the PC for configuration purposes. Refer to
Chapter 2 for more details.
You may open the DSU from the Windows Start menu by clicking Start  Programs  MOXA  DSU. The
DSU window should appear as shown below.
The DSU needs to connect to the unit before the unit can be configured. There are two methods to connect to
the unit. Broadcast Search is used to find all MGate 5111 units on the LAN. Search IP attempts to connect
to a specific unit by IP address, which is useful if the unit is located outside the LAN or can only be accessed by
going through a router.
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Broadcast Search
Click Search and a new Search window will pop up.
When the search is complete, every MGate 5111 found on the LAN will appear in the DSU window. The MAC
address, IP address, and firmware version of each unit will be shown. Select the one you would like to
configure.
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Search IP
Click Search IP if you know the IP address of the unit and wish to connect to it directly.
Enter the unit’s IP address and click OK.
If the search is successful, the unit will be listed in the DSU window. Right click the unit to open a pop-up list
of possible actions, or double click a unit to open the web console.
ATTENTION
If Search IP fails to locate the MGate 5111, the IP address that you entered might be incorrect. Retry the search
and reenter the IP address carefully.
Another possibility is that the MGate 5111 is located on the same LAN as your PC, but on a different subnet. In
this case, you can modify your PC’s IP address and/or netmask so that it is on the same subnet as the MGate
5111. When your PC and the MGate 5111 are on the same subnet, the DSU should be able to find the unit.
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Locate
The Locate function will cause the unit to beep, so you can determine which unit is the target.
Assign IP
The Assign IP function allows you to change the unit’s IP addresses.
Unlock
Use the Un-Lock function to execute Import, Export, and Upgrade actions. The default account and password
are admin and Moxa.
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Import/Export
To Import or Export the configuration file, click the icons to import the configuration file from a laptop, or
export the currently used unit’s configuration file to a laptop.
Upgrading the Firmware

You can obtain the latest firmware for the MGate 5111 from www.moxa.com. After downloading the new
firmware file to your PC, you can use the DSU to write it to your MGate 5111. Select the desired unit from the
DSU list and then click Upgrade to begin the process.
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4. Web Console Configuration
The MGate 5111 provides a web console for easy configuration through a web browser such as Microsoft
Internet Explorer or Google Chrome.
 Overview
 Basic Settings
 Network Settings
 Serial Settings
 Protocol Settings
 System Management
 Accessible IP Settings
 DoS Defense
 System Log Settings
 Auto Warning Settings
 E-mail Alert Settings
 SNMP Trap Settings
 SNMP Agent Settings
 LLDP Settings
 Certificate
 Misc. Settings
 Maintenance
 System Monitoring
 System Status
 Protocol Status
 Fault Protection and Status Monitoring
 Restart
 Logout
 MXview
 MXconfig
MGate 5111 Web Console Configuration
Overview
To connect to the MGate web console, open a web browser and enter the MGate gateway’s IP address.
http://<MGate IP address>
The default IP address is 192.168.127.254. If you are unable to log in to the unit, you can use the DSU to first
search for the unit. Refer to the Device Search Utility.
When the login page pops up, enter the account name and password. The default Account name and Password
are admin and moxa, respectively.
Once logged in to the web console, you will see the previous login record. If the login record is not as what you
accessed previously, please change the password immediately.
The welcome page shows information relevant to the MGate 5111.
Basic Settings
Server Settings and Time Settings are shown on the Basic Settings page. Click Submit to save the current
changes to the unit and click Restart once all the settings have been changed. The unit will reboot immediately
to use the new settings.
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Server Setting
Parameter Value Description
Server Name (an alphanumeric string) You can enter a name to help you identify the unit, such as
the function, etc.
Server Location (an alphanumeric string) You can enter a name to help you identify the unit location.
Such as “Cabinet A001.”
Time Settings
The MGate has a built-in Real-Time Clock for time calibration functions. Functions such as the log function can
add real-time information to the message.
ATTENTION
First-time users should select the time zone first. The console will display the “real time” according to the time
zone relative to GMT. If you would like to modify the real-time clock, select Local time. MGate’s firmware will
modify the GMT time according to the Time Zone.

Time Zone User’s selectable time zone This field shows the currently selected time zone and allows
you to select a different time zone.
Local Time User’s adjustable time. (1900/1/1-2037/12/31)
Time Server IP or Domain address This optional field specifies your time server’s IP address or
(e.g., 192.168.1.1 or domain name if a time server is used on your network. The
time.stdtime.gov.tw) module supports SNTP (RFC-1769) for automatic time
calibration. The MGate will request time information from
the specified time server every 10 minutes.
ATTENTION
If the dispersion of the time server is higher than the client (MGate), the client will not accept NTP messages
from the time server. MGate's dispersion is 1 second. You must configure your time server with a dispersion
value lower than 1 sec for the NTP process to complete.
Network Settings
You can modify the IP Configuration, IP Address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS.
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IP configuration Static IP, DHCP, BOOTP Select Static IP if you are using a fixed IP address.
Select one of the other options if the IP address is set
dynamically.
IP address 192.168.127.254 The IP (Internet Protocol) address identifies the server
(or another 32-bit number) on the TCP/IP network
Netmask 255.255.255.0 Identifies the server as belonging to a Class A, B, or C
(or another 32-bit number) network.
Gateway 0.0.0.0 The IP address of the router that provides network
(or another 32-bit number) access outside the server’s LAN.
DNS Server 1 0.0.0.0 This is the IP address of the primary domain name
(or another 32-bit number) server.
DNS Server 2 0.0.0.0 This is the IP address of the secondary domain name
(or another 32-bit number) server.
Serial Settings
The Serial tab is where each serial port’s communication parameters are configured. You can configure
Baudrate, Parity, Stop Bit, Flow Control, FIFO, Interface, RTS on delay, and RTS off delay.
Parameter Value
Baudrate 50 bps to 921600 bps
Parity None, Odd, Even, Space, Mark
Stop Bits 1, 2
Flow Control None, RTS/CTS, RTS Toggle
UART FIFO Enable, Disable
Interface RS-232
RS-422
RS-485, 2W
RS-485, 4W
RTS On Delay 0 to 100 ms
RTS Off Delay 0 to 100 ms
RTS Delay
The RTS Toggle function is used for RS-232 mode only. This flow-control mechanism is achieved by toggling
the RTS pin in the transmission direction. When activated, data will be sent after the RTS pin is toggled ON for
the specified time interval. After the data transmission is finished, the RTS pin will toggle OFF for the specified
time interval.
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Protocol Settings
The MGate 5111 supports PROFIBUS, Modbus RTU/ASCII, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP and PROFINET protocols.
Each role is determined by your device's settings. Modbus TCP (Client/Server), Modbus RTU/ASCII
(Master/Slave), EtherNet/IP (Adapter), and PROFINET (IO Device) can be selected.
The setting of each protocol is described as follows:
1. PROFIBUS Slave
Slave Settings
Parameter Value Default Description

Slave address PROFIBUS address Depends on the Before any communication, you
0~99 (addresses 100 to rotary switch must assign a slave ID to the
125 supported by SW) PROFIBUS slave. If you would
like to assign an address
between 0-99, you need to
change the rotary switch to the
desired address. If you would
like to assign an address which
is over 99, you must set it via
web console.
PROFIBUS I/O Table
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Parameter Description
Name Enter a name to help identify the module, such as the location, function, etc.
I/O Type Input: Used to map into input memory
Output: Used to map into output memory
Input (status): Used to retrieve status of Modbus TCP servers or Modbus RTU/ASCII
slaves. Please refer to the Status Monitoring section.
Data Type The data type for this I/O module
Data Length The data length for this I/O module. The range is from 1 to 64.
2. Modbus TCP Client (Master) Settings
Client Settings

Initial delay 0 - 30000 0 Some Modbus slaves may take more time to boot up than other
ms devices. In some environments, this may cause the entire system to
suffer from repeated exceptions during the initial boot-up. After
booting up, you can force the MGate to wait before sending the first
request with the Initial Delay setting.
Max. retry 0-5 3 This is used to configure how many times the MGate will try to
communicate with the Modbus slave.
Response 10 - 1000 According to the Modbus standard, the time it takes for a slave
timeout 120000 ms device to respond to a request is defined by the device
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manufacturer. Based on this response time, the master can be
configured to wait a certain amount of time for a slave’s response. If
no response is received within the specified time, the master will
disregard the request and continue operation. This allows the
Modbus system to continue the operation even if a slave device is
disconnected or faulty. On the MGate 5111, the Response timeout
field is used to configure how long the gateway will wait for a
response from a Modbus slave. Please refer to your device
manufacturer’s documentation to manually set the response
timeout
Add Modbus Commands

Name (an alphanumeric string) Command1 Max. 32 characters
Slave IP address 0.0.0.0 - 0.0.0.0 The IP address of a remote slave
255.255.255.255 device.
Port 1 - 65535 502 The TCP port number of a remote
slave device.
Slave ID 1 - 255 1 The Modbus slave ID
Function 1 – Read Coils When a message is sent from a Client
2 – Read Discrete Inputs to a Server device, the function code
3 – Read Holding Registers field tells the server what kind of
4 – Read Input Registers action to perform.
5 – Write Single Coil
6 – Write Single Register
15 – Write Multiple Coils
16 – Write Multiple Registers
23 – Read/Write Multiple
Registers
Trigger Cyclic Disable: The command is never sent
Data Change Cyclic: The command is sent
Disable cyclically at the interval specified in
the Poll Interval parameter.
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Data change: The data area is polled
for changes at the time interval
defined by Poll Interval. A command
is issued when a change in data is
detected.
Poll interval 100 - 1200000 ms 1000 Polling intervals are in milliseconds.
Since the module sends all requests
in turns, the actual polling interval
also depends on the number of
requests in the queue and their
parameters. The range is from 100 to
1,200,000 ms.
Endian swap None None Data Byte Swapping
Byte None: Don't need to swap
Word Byte: 0x0A, 0x0B, 0x0C, 0x0D
Byte and Word becomes 0x0B, 0x0A, 0x0D, 0x0C.
Word: 0x0A, 0x0B, 0x0C, 0x0D
becomes 0x0C, 0x0D, 0x0A, 0x0B.
ByteWord: 0x0A, 0x0B, 0x0C, 0x0D
becomes 0x0D, 0x0C, 0x0B, 0x0A.
Read starting 0 - 65535 0 Modbus register address.
address
Read quantity 10 Specifying how many quantities to
read.
Write starting 0 - 65535 0 Modbus register address.
address
Write quantity 1 Specifying how many quantities to
write.
Fault protection Keep latest data If the opposite side connection fails,
Clear all data bits to 0 the gateway will not be able to
Set to user defined value receive data, but the gateway will
continuously send output data to the
Modbus TCP server device. To avoid
problems in case the opposite side
fails, the MGate 5111 can be
configured to react in one of three
ways: keep latest data, clear data to
zero, user-defined value.
Fault value 00 00 The value for Set to user defined
value.
Fault timeout 1 - 86400 s 3600 Defines the communication timeout
for the opposite side.
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3. Modbus TCP Server (Slave) Settings
Server Settings
Unit ID 1 - 255 1 The Modbus slave ID that this slave module will accept.
TCP port 1 - 65535 502 The TCP port number.
4.Modbus RTU/ASCII (Master) Settings
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Master Settings

Initial delay 0 - 30000 ms 0 Some Modbus slaves may take more time to boot up than
other devices. In some environments, this may cause the
entire system to suffer from repeated exceptions during the
initial boot-up. After booting up, you can force the MGate to
wait before sending the first request with the Initial Delay
setting.
Max. retry 0-5 3 The number of times the master will retry the same request
when the response times out.
Response 10 - 120000 1000 According to the Modbus standard, the time it takes for a slave
timeout ms device to respond to a request is defined by the device
manufacturer. Based on this response time, a master can be
configured to wait a certain amount of time for a slave’s
response. If no response is received within the specified time,
the master will disregard the request and continue operation.
This allows the Modbus system to continue operations even if a
slave device is disconnected or faulty. On the MGate 5111, the
Response timeout field is used to configure how long the
gateway will wait for a response from a Modbus ASCII or RTU
slave. Please refer to your device manufacturer’s
documentation to manually set the response time.
Inter-frame delay 10 - 500 ms 0 Use this function to determine the timeout interval between
(only for Modbus characters for Modbus devices that cannot receive Rx signals
RTU) within an expected time interval. If the response is timed out,
all received data will be discarded. The MGate 5111 will
automatically determine the timeout interval if the timeout
value is set to 0.
Inter-character 10 - 500 ms 0 The users can determine the time delay to transmit the data
timeout frame received from the slave device to the upstream. The
(only for Modbus MGate 5111 will automatically determine the time interval if it
RTU) is set to 0.
Add Modbus Commands

Please refer to 2. Modbus TCP Client (Master) Settings
5. Modbus RTU/ASCII (Slave) Settings
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Slave Settings
Slave ID 1 - 255 2 The Modbus slave ID that this slave module will accept.
6. EtherNet/IP Adapter Setting
The MGate 5111 supports Adapter mode for EtherNet/IP protocol.
Adapter Mode:
You can select Automatic for I/O data size configuration to automatically map OT (Originator to Target) and
TO (Target to Originator) data sizes.
7. PROFINET IO Device Setting

The MGate 5111 can play the role of the PROFINET IO device. All you have to set is the device name of the
MGate.
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I/O Data Mapping
You can verify the gateway’s memory allocation on the I/O Data Mapping page. Select the Modbus data flow
you want to see.
System Management
This configuration tab includes several system level settings. Most of these settings are optional.
Accessible IP Settings
These settings are used to restrict access to the module by IP address. Only IP addresses on the list will be
allowed access to the device. You may add a specific address or range of addresses by using a combination of
IP address and netmask, as follows:
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To allow access to a specific IP address

Enter the IP address in the corresponding field; enter 255.255.255.255 for the netmask.
To allow access to hosts on a specific subnet

For both the IP address and netmask, use 0 for the last digit (e.g., “192.168.1.0” and “255.255.255.0”).
To allow access to all IP addresses

Make sure that Enable the accessible IP list is not checked.
Additional configuration examples are shown in the following table:
Desired IP Range IP Address Field Netmask Field

Any host Disable Enable
192.168.1.120 192.168.1.120 255.255.255.255
192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.0
192.168.1.1 to 192.168.255.254 192.168.0.0 255.255.0.0
192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.126 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.128
192.168.1.129 to 192.168.1.254 192.168.1.128 255.255.255.128
DoS Defense
To avoid a DoS attack, some configurations can be set accordingly. They include Null Scan, Xmas Scan,
NMAP-Xmas Scan, SYN/FIN Scan, FIN Scan, NMAP-ID Scan, and SYN/RST Scan. The SYN-Flood and
ICMP-Death can also be set on this page.
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System Log Settings
These settings enable the MGate firmware to record important events for future verification. The recorded
Information can only be displayed on the web console.
The available information that can be recorded includes the following events:
Event Group Description

System System Cold Start, System Warm Start
Network DHCP/BOOTP get IP/renew, NTP connect fail, IP conflict, Network link down
Configuration Login Fail, IP Changed, Password Changed, Firmware Upgrade, SSL Certificate
Import, Configuration Import/Export
PROFIBUS PROFIBUS communication logs
Modbus TCP Modbus TCP Communication logs
EtherNet/IP EtherNet/IP communication logs
PROFINET PROFINET communication logs
Local Log Settings Description

Enable log capacity warning (%) When the log amount exceeds the warning
percentage, it will trigger an event to SNMP Trap or
Email.
Warning by SNMP Trap
Email
Event log oversize action Overwrites the oldest event log
Stops recording event log
Syslog Settings Description
Syslog server IP IP address of a server which will record the log data.
Syslog server port 514
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Auto Warning Settings
Auto Warning is triggered by different events. When a checked trigger condition occurs, the MGate can send
e-mail alerts, SNMP Trap messages, or open/close the circuit of the relay output and trigger the Fault LED to
start blinking. To enable an e-mail alert, configure the e-mail address on the E-mail Alert page. Likewise, to
enable SNMP Trap alerts, configure SNMP trap server on the SNMP Trap page.
E-mail Alert Settings
Parameters Description
Mail server The mail server’s domain name or IP address.
User name This field is for your mail server’s user name, if required.
Password This field is for your mail server’s password, if required.
From e-mail address This is the e-mail address from which automatic e-mail warnings will be sent.
To e-mail address 1 to 4 This is the e-mail address or addresses to which the automatic e-mail warnings will
be sent.
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SNMP Trap Settings
SNMP trap server IP Use this field to indicate the IP address to use for receiving SNMP traps.
Trap version Use this field to select the SNMP trap version.
Trap community Use this field to designate the SNMP trap community.
SNMP Agent Settings
SNMP To enable the SNMP Agent function, select the Enable option, and enter a
community name (e.g., public).
Contact name The optional SNMP contact information usually includes an emergency contact
name and telephone number.
Read community string This is a text password mechanism that is used to weakly authenticate queries
to agents of managed network devices.
Write community string This is a text password mechanism that is used to weakly authenticate changes
to agents of managed network devices.
SNMP agent version The MGate 5109 supports SNMP V1, V2c, and V3.
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Read-Only and Read/Write Access Control
The following fields allow you to define user names, passwords, and authentication parameters for two levels
of access: read-only and read/write. The name of the field indicates which level of access it refers to. For
example, Read-only authentication mode allows you to configure the authentication mode for read-only access,
whereas Read/write authentication mode allows you to configure the authentication mode for read/write
access. For each level of access, you may configure the following:
Parameters
Username Use this optional field to identify the username for the specified level of access.
Authentication Mode Use this field to select MD5 or SHA as the method of password encryption for the
specified level of access, or to disable authentication.
Password Use this field to set the password for the specified level of access.
Privacy Mode Use this field to enable or disable DES_CBC data encryption for the specified
level of access
Privacy Use this field to define the encryption key for the specified level of access.
LLDP Settings
The Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) standardizes the method that devices on a network use to periodically
send information about their configuration and status. This self-identification method keeps all LLDP devices on
a network informed of each other's status and configuration. You can use SNMP protocol to send the LLDP
information on the network devices to Moxa's MXview to create auto network topology and for network
visualization.
The MGate web interface lets you enable or disable LLDP, and set the LLDP transmit interval. In addition, you
can go to System Monitoring–System Status–LLDP Table to view the MGate’s neighbor-list, which is
created based on the information reported by neighboring devices on the network.
Message Transmit Interval The default time is 30 seconds. The allowable range is between 5 and
16,383 seconds.
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Certificate
Use this function to load the Ethernet SSL certificate. Select or browse for the certificate file in the Select SSL
certificate/key file field. This function is only available in the web console.
Misc. Settings
This page includes console settings, password, and relay output.
Console Settings
Configuration Value Description

HTTP/HTTPS Enable/Disable This setting is to enable/disable the web console. For security
issues, users can only enable the HTTPS or just disable all
settings.
Telnet/SSH Enable/Disable The MGate telnet/SSH function can be enabled or disabled.
Serial console Enable/Disable The MGate serial console function can be enabled or disabled.
Reset button Disable after 60 sec, The MGate provides the reset button to clear password or load
protect Always enable factory default settings. But for security issues, users can disable
this function. In disabled mode, the MGate will still enable this
function within 60 seconds after boot-up, just in case users
really need to reset this function.
MOXA command Enable/Disable The MGate can be searched by the Device Search Utility (DSU).
If you have any security concerns, you can choose Disable to
deny the DSU right to access.
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Session Settings Value Description

Maximum Login User for 1 - 10 The number of users that can access the MGate at the same
HTTP+HTTPS time.
Auto Logout Setting 0 - 1440 min. Set the auto logout time period.
Notification Message
Users can input a message for Login or for Login authentication failure message.
Account Management
Parameters Value Description

Account admin, user Users can modify the password for different accounts. Now the MGate
provides two different level accounts: admin and user . The admin
account can access and modify all the settings through the web
console. The user account can only view the setting and can’t change
anything.
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Login Password Policy
Account Password Policy Value Description

Minimum length 4-16
Enable password complexity Select how the MGate checks the password’s strength
strength check
Password lifetime 90-180 days Set the password’s lifetime period.
Account Login Failure Value Description

Lockout
Retry failure threshold 1-10 time
Lockout time 1-60 min
Maintenance
Ping
This network testing function is available only in the web console. The MGate gateway will send an ICMP packet
through the network to a specified host, and the result can be viewed in the web console immediately.
Firmware Upgrade
Firmware updates for the MGate 5111 are located at www.moxa.com. After you have downloaded the new
firmware onto your PC, you can use the web console to write it onto your MGate 5111. Select the desired unit
from the list in the web console and click Upgrade Firmware to begin the process.
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ATTENTION
DO NOT turn off the MGate power before the firmware upgrade process is completed. The MGate will be erasing
the old firmware to make room for the new firmware to flash memory. If you power off the MGate and
terminate the progress, the flash memory will contain corrupted firmware and the MGate will fail to boot. If this
happens, call Moxa RMA services.
Configuration Import/Export
There are three main reasons for using the Import and Export functions:
• Applying the same configuration to multiple units. The Import/Export configuration function is a
convenient way to apply the same settings to units located in different sites. You can export the configuration
as a file and then import the configuration file onto other units at any time.
• Backing up configurations for system recovery. The export function allows you to export
configuration files that can be imported onto other gateways to restore malfunctioning systems within minutes.
• Troubleshooting. Exported configuration files can help administrators to identify system problems that
provide useful information for Moxa’s Technical Service Team when maintenance visits are requested.
Load Factory Default
To clear all the settings on the unit, use the Load Factory Default to reset the unit to its initial factory default
values.
ATTENTION
Load Default will completely reset the configuration of the unit, and all of the parameters you have saved will
be discarded. Do not use this function unless you are sure you want to completely reset your unit.
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System Monitoring
System Status
Network Connections
Go to Network Connections under System Status to view network connection information.
System Log
Go to System Log under System Status to view network connection information.
Relay State
The MGate gateway includes a built-in relay circuit that is triggered in the event of a power failure or if the
Ethernet link is down. You can view the relay status on this page.
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LLDP Table
You can see LLDP related information, including Port, Neighbor ID, Neighbor Port, Neighbor Port Description,
and Neighbor System.
Protocol Status
I/O Data View
This page displays the internal memory information for input and output data transfers. View updated values
for communication verification here. This function is only available in the web console.
Diagnose
The MGate provides status information for PROFIBUS slave, Modbus RTU/ASCII, Modbus TCP, PROFINET, and
EtherNet/IP troubleshooting. Verify data or packet counters to make sure the communications are running
smoothly.
PROFIBUS Slave Diagnose
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Modbus RTU/ASCII Diagnose (Master)
Modbus RTU/ASCII Diagnose (Slave)
Modbus TCP Diagnose (Client/Master)
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Modbus TCP Diagnose (Slave/Server)
PROFINET Diagnose
EtherNet/IP Diagnose
Traffic
Modbus RTU/ASCII Traffic
For troubleshooting or management purposes, you can monitor the Modbus RTU/ASCII data passing through
the MGate 5111 on the network. Rather than simply echoing the data, the web console presents the data in an
intelligent, easy-to-understand format with clearly designated fields, including source, type, destination,
contents, and more.
Events can be filtered in different ways, and the complete log can be saved to a file for later analysis.
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Fault Protection and Status Monitoring
Fault Protection
The Fault Protection function sends a predefined setting to field devices to prevent incorrect actions when the
upstream connection is lost. The MGate 5111 supports a Fault Protection function when selecting Modbus
RTU/ASCII master mode or Modbus TCP Client mode. You can configure the criteria used to determine what to
do when the write command is no longer received from the master side. For example, when a cable comes
loose accidentally, the most up-to-date write command from the master side will not be received by the
gateway. Hence, the slave device will use the latest command from the gateway, which is now out-of-date,
creating an inconsistency between the master and slave devices. To avoid this problem, the MGate 5111
supports options to determine which actions should be taken when the master’s side is disconnected from the
gateway.
Options Description
Keep latest data The gateway will write the same data to the slave
device.
Clear data to zero The gateway will write zero values to the slave device.
User-define value A user-defined value will be written to the slave device.
Status Monitoring
The Status Monitoring function provides status information of field devices when the MGate is being used as
a Modbus RTU/ASCII master or Modbus TCP client. If a slave device fails or a cable comes loose, generally the
gateway won’t be able to receive up-to-date data from the slave device. The out-of-date data will be stored in
the gateway’s memory and will be retrieved by the master device (e.g., PLC), which will not be aware that the
slave device is not providing up-to-date data.
The MGate 5111 allocates one bit of the gateway’s specified memory address to indicate the status of each
Modbus command as being normal or abnormal. If a command has run successfully, the status value will
continuously be 1. On the contrary, if a command has failed, the status will be set to 0. In this case, the master
device will be aware of the failure status of the slave device. Add PROFIBUS status input module in PROFIBUS
Slave Setting page. Max. modbus command is 128, so you can add 16 bytes input module to indicate all
Modbus command status.
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Restart
All changes will be activated by clicking the Submit button first and then restarting the gateway. If a lot of
settings need to be changed, you can click Submit for each setting and then click Restart to activate all the
changes.
Logout
For safety reasons, remember to log out of the web utility to prevent people who do not have the proper
authorization from accessing the gateway.
MXview
The Moxa MXview network management software gives you a convenient graphical representation of your
Ethernet network and allows you to configure, monitor, and diagnose Moxa networking devices. MXview
provides an integrated management platform that can manage Moxa MGate series products as well as Ethernet
switches and wireless APs, and SNMP-enabled and ICMP-enabled devices installed on subnets. MXview includes
an integrated MIB complier that supports any third-party MIB. It also allows you to monitor third-party OIDs
and Traps. Network and Trap components that have been located by MXview can be managed via web browsers
from both local and remote sites—anytime, anywhere.
MXconfig
Moxa’s MXconfig is a comprehensive Windows-based utility that is used to install, configure, and maintain
multiple Moxa devices in industrial networks. This suite of useful tools helps users set the IP addresses of
multiple devices with one click, configure the redundant protocols and VLAN settings, modify multiple network
configurations of multiple Moxa devices, upload firmware to multiple devices, export/import configuration files,
copy configuration settings across devices, easily link to web and telnet consoles, and test device connectivity.
MXconfig gives device installers and control engineers a powerful and easy way to mass configure devices, and
effectively reduces the setup and maintenance cost.
For more detailed information regarding MXview and MXConfig, download the user’s manual from Moxa’s
website at http://www.moxa.com.
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MGate 5111

Edition 1.0, December 2017

© 2017 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

© 2017 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

The MOXA logo is a registered trademark of Moxa Inc.

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1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Windows-Based Utility and Web Console for Easy Setup

• MGate 5111 gateway

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 Connecting the Power

Connecting the Power

Connecting PROFIBUS Devices

Connecting Serial Devices

Connecting to a Host or the Network

Installing the Software (Optional)

You should also observe the following common wiring rules:

Red Steady on: Power is on, and the unit is booting up

Pull Up/Down Resistors for RS-485 (Modbus)

RJ45 (Ethernet, Console)

Male DB9 (Serial port)

PROFIBUS Port (Female DB9)

Power Input and Relay Output Pinouts

V2+ V2- V1+ V1-

• Modbus RTU/ASCII (Master/Slave) to PROFIBUS slave

Baudrate: 50 bps to 921.6 kbps

Modbus TCP Interface

MGate as Modbus TCP Client: 32 connections

Weight: 589 g (1.30 lb)

Storage Card Slot: 1 microSD (SDHC) card slot; supports up to 32 GB

Drop: IEC 60068-2-32

Configuring an MGate (Mass deployment/Replacement)

2. Power on the MGate device.

microSD card Write Failure

1. The microSD card has less than 20 MB of free space.

2. The MGate configuration file is read-only.

3. The microSD card’s file system is corrupted.

4. The microSD card is damaged.

Step 1: System Setting

Step 2: Select Protocol

Example of Role 1 and Role 2:

Step 3: PROFIBUS Slave Settings

Step 4: Modbus TCP Settings

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 Installing the Software

Installing the Software

The latest version might be named dsu_setup_Ver2.0_Build_xxxxxxxx.exe, for example:

2. You will be greeted by the Welcome window. Click Next to continue.

5. Click Install to start copying the software files.

Starting the Device Search Utility (DSU)

Enter the unit’s IP address and click OK.

Upgrading the Firmware

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

The welcome page shows information relevant to the MGate 5111.

Parameter Value Description

Parameter Value Description

The setting of each protocol is described as follows:

Parameter Value Default Description