MGate EIP3170, 1-port DF1 to EtherNet/IP gateway, 0 to 55°C operating temperature

Features and Benefits 

PCCC objects for Rockwell Automation networks supported

ProCOM provides a virtual serial port for multiple DF1 and EtherNet/IP device communication 

8 simultaneous EtherNet/IP clients with up to 16 simultane ous requests per client

Serial redirector function provided  

Embedded EtherNet/IP and DF1 protocol analyzer

Redundant dual DC power inputs

Built-in Ethernet cascading for easy wiring

Overview

MGate™ EIP3000 series products provide 1 or 2-port DF1 to EtherNet/IP protocol conversion for users who need to connect Allen Bradley PLCs to an EtherNet/IP network, and provide a cost-effective way to combine PLC and SCADA software into the same system.

Protocol Conversion between DF1 and EtherNet/IP

MGate™ EIP3000 series products can be used to connect DF1 devices and EtherNet/IP devices to provide Allen Bradley PLCs with remote maintenance capability. By supporting PCCC objects on CIP, the MGate™ EIP3000 can communicate seamlessly with Rockwell Ethernet devices. The EIP3000 protocol gateways come with either 1 or 2 serial ports to allow users to select a suitable gateway depending on the size of the network.

Support for Multiple EtherNet/IP Connections

The MGate™ EIP3000 series products support up to 8 EtherNet/IP clients and 8 EtherNet/IP servers simultaneously. Each client can send up to 16 requests at one time.

Windows Utility for Easy Setup and Traffic Monitoring

Moxa provides a user-friendly Windows utility with multiple language support for use with all of our MGate™ products. The utility also supports a traffic monitoring function for EtherNet/IP and DF1 protocols.

Serial Redirector Function Provided

The MGate™ EIP3000 series products have a serial redirector function that allows additional options for DF1 network integration. 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 Clients or other serial masters without altering the DF1 architecture or software. Using the serial redirector function, EIP3000 gateways can establish redundant backup control or EtherNet monitoring of DF1 networks that were originally designed for a single serial master.

ProCOM—Virtual Serial Port for Multiple DF1 and EtherNet/IP Device Communication

Each MGate™ EIP3000 gateway supports a virtual serial port. A remote PC uses a Moxa-provided Real COM or TTY driver to connect to the EIP3000's virtual serial port. RSLinx and SCADA systems can use the virtual COM port to communicate with an EIP3000 gateway. The virtual serial port function gives RSLinux or some SCADA systes the capability to connect to multiple DF1 and EtherNet/IP devices through a protocol gateway.

Pull high/low Resistors and Terminator Selection

When using termination resistors to prevent serial signal reflection, it is important to set the pull high/low resistors correctly so that the electrical signal is not corrupted. Since no set of resistor values is universally compatible with all environments, the EIP3000 has DIP switches on the bottom panel for setting the termination and pull high/low resistor values.

Built-in Isolation

Complex device networks that incorporate high amperage devices could be subject to electrical signal distortion from electrical discharges, magnetic noise, or common mode transients. MGate™ series products solve this problem by using built-in optical isolation.

• Ethernet Interface

Number of Ports 2 (2 IPs)
Speed 10/100 Mbps, Auto MDI/MDIX
Connector 8-pin RJ45
Magnetic Isolation Protection 1.5 KV built-in

• Serial Interface

Number of Ports
EIP3170/3170I: 1
EIP3270/3270I: 2
Serial Standards RS-232/422, software selectable
Connectors
EIP3170/3170I: DB9 male for RS-232, terminal block for RS-422
EIP3270/3270I: DB9 male x 2
ESD Protection 15 KV for all signals

• Serial Communication Parameters

Data Bits 8
Stop Bits 1, 2
Parity None, Even, Odd
Flow Control RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR (RS-232 only)
Baudrate 1200 bps to 921.6 Kbps

• Serial Signals

RS-232 TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
RS-422 Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
Ethernet Protocol CIP (PCCC) on EtherNet/IP
Serial Protocol DF1 Full-duplex

• Software

Driver Support Windows Real COM Drivers: Windows 2000, Windows XP/2003/Vista/200/8/7 x86/x64

• Physical Characteristics

Housing Plastic
Weight
MGate EIP3170: 360 g
MGate EIP3270: 380 g
Dimensions
Without ears: 29 x 89.2 x 118.5 mm (1.14 x 3.51 x 4.67 in)
With ears extended: 29 x 89.2 x 124.5 mm (1.14 x 3.51 x 4.90 in)

• Environmental Limits

Operating Temperature
Standard Models: 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°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)

• Power Requirements

Input Voltage 12 to 48 VDC
Power Connector Terminal block
Power Consumption
MGate M3170: 435 mA (max.)
MGate M3170I: 555 mA (max.)
MGate M3270: 435 mA (max.)
MGate M3270I: 510 mA (max.)

• Standards and Certifications

Safety UL 508, EN 60950-1
Hazardous Location
UL/cUL Class I Division 2 Groups A/B/C/D,
ATEX Zone 2
EMC CE, FCC
EMI EN 55022 Class A, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A
EMS
EN 55024,
EN 61000-4-2 (ESD) Level 3,
EN 61000-4-3 (RS) Level 3,
EN 61000-4-4 (EFT) Level 4,
EN 61000-4-5 (Surge) Level 3,
EN 61000-4-6 (CS) Level 3,
EN 61000-4-8,
EN 61000-4-11
Shock IEC 60068-2-27
Freefall IEC 60068-2-23
Vibration IEC 60068-2-6

• Reliability

MTBF (mean time between failures)
MGate EIP3170: 210,794 hrs
MGate EIP3270: 125,234 hrs

• Warranty

Warranty Period 5 years