<strong>MBRG-300</strong> Modbus Router/Gateway

Important user information

This manual explains how to install, operate and configure a MBRG-300. This device may only be used for the applications described in this document.

This manual is to be used with a MBRG-300 with firmware version 2.12.

These instructions are intended for use by trained specialists in electrical installation and control and automation engineering, who are familiar with the applicable national standards and safety procedures.

Safety Precautions

ELECTRICAL HAZARD

This equipment must be installed and serviced only by qualified personnel. Such work should be performed only after reading this entire set of instructions.
Before performing visual inspections, tests, or maintenance on this equipment, disconnect all sources of electric power. Assume that all circuits are live until they have been completely de-energized, tested, and tagged. Pay particular attention to the design of the power system. Consider all sources of power, including the possibility of backfeeding.
Apply appropriate personal protective equipment and follow safe electrical practices.
Turn off all power supplying the equipment in which the MBRG-300 is to be installed before installing, wiring or removing the MBRG-300.
Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm that power is off.
The successful operation of this equipment depends upon proper handling, installation, and operation. Neglecting fundamental installation requirements may lead to personal injury as well as damage to electrical equipment or other property.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious injury!

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Introduction

The MBRG-300 is a Modbus/TCP to Modbus Serial Line gateway.

The gateway features an Ethernet port and two serial ports which can be configured as either RS-232 or RS-485 or combined to form one RS-422 port.

It can be mounted on a DIN rail.

Usage and configuration of the gateway is simple and conveniently performed using a web browser which connects to the embedded web server.

Possible areas of application are:

PLC connection
Operator panel interfacing
HMIs
SCADA integration
Remote control & monitoring
Data logging

Features

The MBRG-300 gateway provides the following key features:

Two serial ports
Modbus/TCP protocol (Ethernet)
Modbus RTU and ASCII protocols
RS-232, RS-485 or RS-422, software configurable
Embedded web server for easy configuration and commissioning using a web browser
Firmware upgradeable via Ethernet
DIN rail mountable
24 V DC (10-30 V) power supply
Status LEDs for power, Ethernet link, device status and communication status

Quick start checklist

Read this set of instructions properly and in its entirety.
Mount the unit.
Connect the power. Do not connect yet serial ports.
Configure the Ethernet communications settings with a web browser (using an Ethernet crossover cable) or with a terminal program like HyperTerminal (using a null modem cable)
Configure the serial line communication settings.
Configure the operational aspects of the device.
Wire serial line interfaces.

Description

The power and RS-485/RS-422 terminals are placed on the top side of the unit. The RS-232 and Ethernet connectors are placed on the bottom side of the unit as shown in the following illustration:

Figure 1. Location of connectors

  Clear front cover
  Serial port 1 RS-232 connector
  Serial port 2 RS-232 connector
  Ethernet connector
  DIN rail clip
  Power LED
  Ethernet link LED
  Device status LED
  Communication status LED
  Power terminals
  Serial port 1 and 2 RS-485 or serial port 1 RS-422 terminals

LED indicators

Four LEDs located at the front panel indicate the status of the device. The LEDs assist maintenance personnel in quickly identifying wiring or communication errors.

A LED test is exercised at power-up, cycling each LED off, green and then red for approximately 0.25 seconds. At the same time the power-on self test of the device is performed.

The following table outlines the indicator condition and the corresponding status after the power-on self test has been completed:

Table 1. LED diagnostic codes
LED	Function	Condition	Indication
Power	Power	Off	No power applied to the device.
Power	Power	Green	Power supply OK
Link	Ethernet link	Off	No Ethernet link
Link	Ethernet link	Green	Ethernet link OK
Status1	Device status	Off	The device has an unrecoverable fault; may need replacing.
		Flashing green 1 s rate	Device operational but needs commissioning due to configuration missing, incomplete or incorrect.
		Green	The device is operating in normal condition.
		Flashing red 1 s rate	Device operational but has a fault listed which requires acknowledgment.
		Red	The device has an unrecoverable fault; may need replacing. Flashing sequence and rate of Status2 LED indicates fault class.
Status2	Communication status	Off	No Modbus/TCP connection.
Status2	Communication status	Green	Modbus/TCP connection established.

Installation

Regulatory notes

The MBRG-300 is suitable for use in non-hazardous locations only.
The MBRG-300 is not authorized for use in life support devices or systems.
Wiring and installation must be in accordance with applicable electrical codes in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction.
This is a Class A device and intended for commercial or industrial use. This equipment may cause radio interference if used in a residential area; in this case it is the operator’s responsibility to take appropriate measures.
The precondition for compliance with EMC limit values is strict adherence to the guidelines specified in this set of instructions. This applies in particular to the area of grounding and shielding of cables.

FCC Notice (USA only)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Industry Canada Notice (Canada only)

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Unpacking, handling and storage

Please read this set of instructions. carefully before fitting it into your system.
Keep all original packaging material for future storage or warranty shipments of the unit.
Do not exceed the specified temperatures.

Before connecting anything

Before installing or removing the unit or any connector, ensure that the system power and external supplies have been turned off.
Check the system supply voltage with a multimeter for correct voltage range and polarity.
Connect the power supply cable and switch on the system power. Check if the Power LED is lit.
Turn off system power.
Connect all I/O cables.
Once you are certain that all connections have been made properly, restore the power.

DIN rail mounting and removal

The MBRG-300 gateway is designed to be mounted on a 35 mm DIN rail according to DIN/EN 50022. The enclosure features a 35 mm profile at the back which snaps into the DIN rail. No tools are required for mounting. Please observe the rules outlined in [Mounting].

	To mount the unit on a DIN rail, slot the top part of the MBRG-300 into the upper guide of the rail and lower the enclosure until the bottom of the red hook clicks into place.
	To remove the MBRG-300 from the DIN rail, use a screw driver as a lever by inserting it in the small slot of the red hook and push the red hook downwards. Then remove the unit from the rail by raising the bottom front edge of the enclosure.

Mounting rules

The enclosure provides protection against solid objects according to IP 20 / NEMA Type 1 protection rating. When mounting the unit observe the following rules:

No water splash and water drops
No aggressive gas, steam or liquids
Avoid dusty environments.
Avoid shock or vibration
Do not exceed the specified operational temperatures and humidity range.
Mount inside an electrical switchboard or control cabinet.
Make sure there is sufficient air ventilation and clearance to other devices mounted next to the unit.
Observe applicable local regulations like EN60204 / VDE0113.

Powering the MBRG-300

Before connecting power please follow the rules in [Safety] and [Connecting].

Power is supplied via a 3.81 mm 2-pin pluggable terminal block located at the top side of the mounted unit (refer to [DescriptionDiagram]). The following table and picture shows the power terminal socket pinout:

Power supply connector pinout

Pin	Signal	Function
1	V+	Positive voltage supply (10 - 30 V DC)
2	V-	Negative voltage supply, DC power return

Make sure that the polarity of the supply voltage is correct before connecting any device to the serial ports! A wrong polarity can cause high currents on the ground plane between the V- power supply pin and the serial port ground pins, which can cause damage to the device.

Wiring the RS-485/422 interface

The RS-485/422 port is used for integrating the MBRG-300 into a two-wire or four-wire Modbus over Serial Line network. The use of either the RS-485 or RS-422 interface must be configured using the web interface (See [ModbusConfig]). The MBRG-300 is a Modbus Master device on this interface.

The RS-485 and RS-422 signals are located at the 3.81 mm 6-pin pluggable terminal block on the top side of the mounted unit (refer to [DescriptionDiagram]). The following table and picture shows the pinout:

RS-485/RS-422 connector pinout

RS-485

RS-422

Pin	RS-485 signal	RS-422 signal	Description
3	GND	GND	Modbus Common
4	D+ port 1	TX+	Modbus D1 or TXD1
5	D- port 1	TX-	Modbus D0 or TXD0
6	GND	GND	Modbus Common
7	D+ port 2	RX+	Modbus D1 or RXD1
8	D- port 2	RX-	Modbus D0 or RXD0

Line termination is required and is typically done with a 120 Ohm 1/4 W resistor. For RS-485 operation the bus must be terminated at both ends. For RS-422 operation a termination resistor must be inserted between the RX+/RX- signals.
Maximum number of RS-485 nodes without repeater is 32.
Stub connections off the main line should be avoided if possible or at least be kept as short as possible. Stub connections must not have terminating resistors.
Maximum cable length to 1200 m (4000 ft).
To assure a high degree of electromagnetic compatibility and surge protection the cable should be twisted pairs and shielded. An additional cable conductor or pair may be used for the GND reference.

Do not connect the cable shield to the GND pins! Use an external chassis ground connection to terminate the shield.

Wiring the RS-232 interface

The RS-232 port can alternativly be used for serial communication to a Modbus Slave device instead of RS-485. The use of the RS-232 interface must be configured using the web interface (See [ModbusConfig]). The MBRG-300 is a Modbus Master device on this interface.

The Modbus RS-232 connector is a male 9-pin D-sub type located at the bottom side of the mounted unit (refer to [DescriptionDiagram]). It has industry standard EIA-574 data terminal equipment (DTE) pinout as shown in the following table and picture:

Modbus RS-232 connector pinout

Pin	Signal	Function	Direction
1	DCD	(unused)	in
2	RXD	Receive data	in
3	TXD	Transmit data	out
4	DTR	(unused)	out
5	GND	Signal ground
6	DSR	(unused)	in
7	RTS	(unused)	out
8	CTS	(unused)	in
9	RI	(unused)	in

Maximum cable length is 15 m (50 ft) or a length equal to a line capacitance of 2500 pF, both at the maximum standard bit rate of 20 kbps. If operating at higher bit rates the maximum cable length drops to 3 m (10 ft) at a bit rate of 57.6 kbps.
To assure a high degree of electromagnetic compatibility and surge protection the RS-232 cable should shielded. The shield shall be connected to an external chassis ground at the either or both ends, depending on the application.
The shield must not be connected to the GND pin.

To connect the MBRG-300 to a PC (Personal Computer) or any other device with data terminal equipment (DTE) pinout you need a null-modem or cross-over cable.

Connecting Ethernet

The following table describes the 10BASE-T Ethernet RJ-45 connector pinout:

Ethernet connector pinout

Pin	Signal	Function
1	TX+	Non-inverting transmit signal
2	TX-	Inverting transmit signal
3	RX+	Non-inverting receive signal
4		Internal termination network
5		Internal termination network
6	RX-	Inverting receive signal
7		Internal termination network
8		Internal termination network

We recommend to use Category 5 UTP network cable.
Maximum cable length is 100 m (3000 ft).

Ethernet & IP configuration

Before configuring the MBRG-300, obtain a unique static IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address from your network administrator.

The factory default IP address of the MBRG-300 is 169.254.0.10 which is in the Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) address range.

There are several methods of configuring the unit’s IP address:

Removing your PC from your corporate network and using a cross-over network cable (see [ConfigCrossOver]).
Via the Serial Port 1 and a terminal program like HyperTerminal (see [ConfigTerminal]).
Leaving your PC connected to your corporate network and temporarily changing the IP settings on your PC to match the subnet of the MBRG-300 (see [ConfigChangeIP]).

In order to connect to the MBRG-300 via TCP/IP, your PC must be on same IP subnet as the gateway. In most situations this means that the first three numbers of the IP address have to be identical.

IP setup using a web browser and a cross-over network cable

This method applies only to operating systems like Windows, which support APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing). It also requires your PC to be configured for DHCP. If your computer is configured with a static IP address, follow the procedure in [ConfigChangeIP].

Disconnect your PC from your corporate network. If your computer is configured for DHCP it should now automatically fall back to use a default IP address from the APIPA range 169.254.x.x (Windows PCs only).
Connect an Ethernet crossover cable from the MBRG-300 to the computer.
Start Internet Explorer.
In the address box, type 169.254.0.10 and then press Enter.
Click Configuration… and then Ethernet & IP in the menu on the left side of the page.
Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address assigned to your MBRG-300, then click Save.
Reconnect your computer to your corporate network.

IP setup using a terminal program like HyperTerminal

Connect a null modem RS-232 cable between your PC and the MBRG-300’s Serial Port 1.
In Windows XP, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Communications, and then click HyperTerminal.
When HyperTerminal starts, it opens a dialog box and asks for a name for the new connection. Enter a name (for example, deviceconfig) then click OK.
The Connect to dialog opens. Select the COM port you will be using in the Connect using drop-down list box, then click OK.
Select 9600, 8, None, 1, None in the COM Properties dialog, then click OK.
HyperTerminal is now connected to the serial line.
Keep the space bar pressed in HyperTerminal and power-cycle your device at the same time.
A menu should appear after one or two seconds showing device information, the current IP configuration and a > prompt.
Type SETIP, then press Enter within 10 seconds after the prompt is shown:
The device will show current values and prompt for new values for IP address, net mask and gateway address. Enter the new values and press Enter. A key press must be received at least every 10 seconds otherwise the device will go back to RUN MODE and resume normal operation.
The gateway will return to the main prompt. Type X and press Enter to leave DIAG MODE and resume normal operation indicated with RUN MODE.

Temporarily changing the IP settings on your PC

This method involves manually assigning an IP address to your PC in the same subnet as the gateway. The default subnet of the gateway is 169.254.0.0/16.

Connect the MBRG-300 to your Ethernet network.
On a Windows PC, open the Control Panel and double-click on Network Connections. Right-click on the Network Connection associated with your network adapter and select Properties:

This will show the Local Area Connection Properties Dialog:
Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) entry and click on Properties to open the TCP/IP Properties dialog as shown below:
Write down your current settings so they can be restored later.
Select Use the following IP address and configure a static IP address in the same subnet as the device, for example 169.254.0.1 and the subnet mask 255.255.0.0. Click OK to save the changes.
Start Internet Explorer.
In the address box, type 169.254.0.10 and then press Enter.
Click Configuration… and then Ethernet & IP in the menu on the left side of the page.
Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address assigned to your MBRG-300, then click Save.
Restore your computer’s original settings.

Web browser based management

The MBRG-300 incorporates an embedded web server. This allows you to connect to the device and monitor and configure it using a web browser. Most browsers should work, provided they support JavaScript. We recommend Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher.

Connecting to the MBRG-300

Once you made sure that your PC is configured to be on the same subnet as the MBRG-300, start your web browser. In the address box, type the IP address of your device (169.254.0.10 is the default), and then press Enter. (See [EthernetConfig])

The web browser will establish communication with the embedded web server and an overview page similar to the following picture will appear:

Figure 2. Device management and configuration via the web browser

  Gateway IP address
  Main menu
  Configuration sub-menu
  Information area

Use the menu bar shown on the left side to navigate the different pages.

In order to connect to the MBRG-300 via TCP/IP, your PC must be on same IP subnet as the gateway. In most situations this means that the first three numbers of the IP address have to be identical.

Monitoring and diagnostic

The MBRG-300 offers several web pages which allow monitoring of the status of the different communication networks and the device performance.

Device status

The Overview page shows the principal device status as shown in the following picture:

Figure 3. Overview page

The value shown in the Device row represents the device status register which keeps track of run-time faults. All run-time faults are latched and must be reset by the user. The following faults can be listed here:

OK: The device is fault free.
Watchdog reset: This warning indicates that the device was reset by it’s internal watchdog supervision circuit.
Brown out reset: This warning indicates that the device was reset by it’s internal supply voltage monitoring circuit. This fault occurs when the supply voltage drops below the lower limit.
Device out of memory: This warning indicates that the internal dynamic memory has been exhausted and due to this a certain function could not be completed.
Device configuration data write failure: This alarm indicates that the configuration data could not be written to the non-volatile memory. Configuration data changes will be lost once the device is power-cycled or reset.
Reset to factory defaults: This alarm indicates that the device' configuration data was reset to factory defaults. The device requires re-commissioning.

Modbus connection status

The Modbus Status page shows status and statistics about the Modbus traffic. These values provide valuable information used to troubleshoot Modbus network problems. This page is automatically updated every 5 seconds.

Figure 4. Modbus status page

This page shows accumulated readings since the MBRG-300 was last activated or reset. If power to the MBRG-300 is lost, all cumulative values are reset to zero.

The following statistics are maintained:

TCP status: Status of the Modbus/TCP connection as per TCP finite state machine (refer to RFC 793). If a peer is connected the status indicates LISTEN. If a peer is connected, it’s IP address is shown.
Total Cx: A counter that increments each time a new Modbus/TCP connection is established.
Requests: Number of request messages processed including broadcast messages. Value represents the standard Modbus Return Slave Message Count diagnostic counter.
Replies: A counter that is incremented each time a response message is processed. This value includes exception responses.
Broadcasts: Number of broadcast messages processed. Value represents the standard Modbus Return Slave No Response Count diagnostic counter.
Exceptions: Number of exception responses processed. Also includes exception errors detected in broadcast messages even no reply is transmitted in that case. Value represents the standard Modbus Return Slave Exception Error Count diagnostic counter.
Total Rx: Number of valid messages the device has detected regardless whether they are addressed to it or not. Value represents the standard Modbus Return Bus Message Count diagnostic counter.
Rx Err (Modbus serial line): A counter that increments each time a message is received with an invalid CRC or otherwise invalid frame or characters. Messages with this error are discarded and not replied to. Typically the result of wiring issues or wrong serial line parameters like baud rate. Value represents the standard Modbus Return Bus Communication Error Count diagnostic counter.
Rx Err (Modbus/TCP): Number of messages received with incorrect MBAP header, incorrect length or a invalid frame structure. The connection is closed after such an error has occurred.
Tx Err: Number time-outs occurred while attempting to send a message. The connection is closed after such an error has occurred.
Rx Overruns: Number of character overrun conditions detected. This error is caused if more characters are received than a Modbus frame can hold. Malformed and incompatible Modbus frames or reflections on the serial line can cause this error condition. Value represents the standard Modbus Return Bus Character Overrun Count diagnostic counter.
Reply T/o: Number of time-outs occurred while waiting for or receiving a response. In case of Modbus/TCP the connection is closed after such an error has occurred.
Cx Err: Number of failed connection attempts.
Closed: Number disconnections initiated by a remote client.

The cumulative diagnostic data is reset when the device is power cycled or reset. The data is also reset by pressing the Clear Counter button.

Finding the firmware version and serial number

Click on the About menu entry on the menu bar to show the product information as shown below:

Figure 5. About page

This product information is important for service and support inquiries. The following product information is provided:

Model: The model name of the product. The Model defines the functionality of the product.
Firmware Version: The firmware version that is installed.
Bootloader Version: The version of the Ethernet bootloader. This is relevant for firmware upgrades.
Hardware Type: Type of hardware the MBRG-300 is based on. The Type is relevant to identify the device for regulatory compliance.
Serial Number: The serial number of the MBRG-300. The serial number is specific to your device.

Configuring and commissioning

The configuration pages are accessed by clicking on the Configuration… menu entry on the menu bar which then expands a configuration sub-menu. All configuration settings are kept in the device' non-volatile memory.

If you make changes to any settings, remember to save each page before changing to a different page!

Configuring Ethernet and IP

Select the Configuration→Ethernet & IP sub-menu from the menu bar to open the Ethernet and IP settings which are shown below:

Figure 6. Ethernet and IP settings page

The following Ethernet parameters are shown:

MAC Address: The device' unique MAC address. This number is hard coded and cannot be changed.

The following Internet protocol (IP) settings can be entered:

DHCP Client: Select Enabled to have the IP address assigned via DHCP. When enabling this option it is important to have a reliable DHCP server available in the network at all times. The MBRG-300 will not communicate without an IP address. A missing IP address is indicated with a distinct LED diagnostic code.
IP Address: The static IP address assigned to this device if DHCP is not used. This IP address is different to the IP address assigned through DHCP.
Subnet Mask (also known as network mask): If you have a router, enter the subnet mask for the segment to which this device is attached.
Gateway Address: If your network segment has a router, enter its IP address here. Otherwise leave the address as 0.0.0.0.

Once you click Save the new settings are stored and applied instantly. Existing TCP/IP connections to the device are terminated and must be re-established using the new IP address.

The new settings are confirmed with the following page:

Figure 7. IP settings changed to static IP confirmation

Please write down the new IP address so you are able to communicate with the device in the future!

Figure 8. IP settings changed to DHCP confirmation

Configuring Modbus network

The Modbus parameters for the serial line can be configured to match the serial line configuration of the other Modbus network nodes.

Select the Configuration→Modbus Parameters sub-menu from the menu bar to open the Modbus parameter settings which are shown below:

Figure 9. Modbus parameters page

The following Modbus parameters can be entered:

Physical Layer: A serial port can utilise the RS-485 (two-wire) , RS-422 (4-wire) or RS-232 interface. The RS-485 interface is selected as default. If the RS-422 interface must be used then serial port 1 is combined with port 2 for 4-wire operation and only one serial port can be used. In this case the second serial port will be disabled. Depending on the physical layer either the D-sub (RS-232) connector or the terminal block connector (RS-485/RS-422) of the MBRG-300 is utilized.
Protocol: Modbus RTU or ASCII transmission mode can be selected. Modbus RTU is the most commonly used protocol and the default setting.
Baud rate: 9600 and 19200 are the most common baud rates for Modbus. 19200 is the default setting.
Data bits: Can be configured to be 7 or 8. Must be set to 8 data bits for Modbus RTU.
Stop bits: Can be configured to be 1 or 2. The Modbus Specification mandates that 2 stop bits are configured when using no parity.
Parity: Changes parity mode to either none, even or odd. The default parity mode for Modbus is even parity.
Rx Tolerance: If precise and Modbus conform detection of the silence interval is desired, then this should be set to strict which is the default. The timing for the silence detection can be relaxed with this setting by adding small increments. This enables the MBRG-300 to communicate with Modbus devices which may not be fully compliant to the Modbus specification in that respect.
Tx Delay: Modbus defines a minimum spacing between two Modbus messages. This setting enforces additional time to pass before a new message is transmitted by the MBRG-300 unit. Such additional delay may be required in circumstance where a Modbus device requires additional processing time before they can receive the next message.
Reply t/o: The time in milliseconds the MBRG-300 waits for a response before the transaction is aborted and an error is raised. Default is 1000 ms which is recommended in the Modbus Specification for a bitrate of 9600 bps. It is important that the time-out time is sufficiently larger than the time required to transmit, process and receive a message over the serial line.
TCP Port: TCP port number to be used by the Modbus/TCP protocol. Usually the port number remains unchanged and defaults to 502 as per Modbus Specification.
Time-out: The time in milliseconds the MBRG-300 waits for a response on Ethernet before the transaction is aborted and an error is raised. Default is 1000 ms.

Once you click Save the new settings are stored and applied instantly. A confirmation message is shown.

It is of great importance to ensure that there is not two devices with the same Modbus address. In such a case, an abnormal behavior of the whole serial bus can occur, the master being then in the impossibility to communicate with all present slaves on the bus.

The protocol (RTU or ASCII) and serial port parameters must be the same for all devices on a Modbus serial line.

Remote restarting the device

You can perform a remote restart of the device from the web interface. A remote restart is similar to power cycling the device. Possibly connected clients are disconnected and communication is interrupted until the device has rebooted.

To perform a remote restart, click on the Configuration sub-menu and then click on the Restart menu entry. This will open the device restart page as shown below:

Figure 10. Restart device page

Click on the Restart button to perform a restart of the device. The restart is confirmed with the following notification:

Figure 11. Restart confirmation page

Please allow a few seconds before continuing working with the device as it has to fully start-up first, before being able to respond to further web browser requests.

After a remote restart a Watchdog reset alarm is shown on the device' home page. This is a side-effect of the remote restart procedure and the alarm shall be ignored and cleared.

Backup and restoring of configuration settings

The MBRG-300 allows configuration settings to be uploaded onto a PC.

This is a beneficial for archiving purposes but also allows easy deployment of similar devices by the means of loading settings from a previously stored reference device.

Figure 12. Backup/Restore page

To store the configuration settings on your PC, click on the Configuration sub-menu and then click on the Backup/Restore menu entry. Then click on Backup. Your web browser will open a file download dialog which allows you to save the configuration file on your PC. The file name of the configuration file reflects the model name and the serial number and has the .config extension.

In case the configuration is password protected, the username and password will not be stored in the configuration file!

To restore the settings from a configuration file, click on the Browse button and select a .config file matching the model of your device. Then click on Restore.

There are two options to restore a previously saved configuration set:

Restore IP Settings un-checked: Default. All but the IP settings are restored. This option is useful when device settings shall be duplicated onto another device which will operate on the same network and hence requires its own distinct IP settings.
Restore IP Settings checked: The complete settings are restored. This option is useful if a device is replaced with a new device and the new device should inherit the previously set IP address.

The successful restoration of configuration settings is confirmed with the following message:

In case of an error message, the settings may have only been partially restored and it is important to review all the settings for correctness.

Password protection

Access to the configuration pages can be protected with a password. To configure a password, click on the Configuration sub-menu and then click on the Password menu entry.

Figure 13. Password page

To enable a password, check the Enable Password checkbox and enter a user name and a password in the form. The password must be entered twice to make sure it is typed correctly. Click Save to confirm the password.

Only one password protected user can be configured. If a new user and password is entered the previous user name is deleted.

Make sure you record or memorize the username and password before you press the Save button! The only way to recover from a lost password is by resetting the device to factory defaults which requires physical access to the device.

To log on to password protected configuration pages, click on a configuration menu entry. The web browser will open a password dialog similar to the one shown below:

Figure 14. Authentication dialog

To remove password protection, log on, uncheck the Enable Password checkbox and click Save to confirm.

Firmware upgrade

The unit’s firmware can be upgraded via Ethernet.

Please contact us for an Application note describing the upgrade procedure and for required software tools.

Decommissioning

Before disconnecting the MBRG-300 unit please follow the rules in [Safety].

Disconnecting

Ensure that the system power and external supplies have been turned off.
Disconnect power supply plug.
Disconnect all I/O cables.
Remove the MBRG-300 from the DIN rail following the procedure described in [removal].

Disposal

This product must be disposed of at a specialized electronic waste recycling facility. Do not dispose of in domestic waste.

Appendix A: Specifications

Product name

MBRG-300

Interfaces
Ethernet	1
Serial ports	2, software configurable as either 2 x RS-232 or 2 x RS-485 or 1 x RS-232 + 1 x RS-485 or 1 x RS-422
User interface
LED indicators	Power (green), Ethernet link (green), 2 status (bi-color red/green)
Monitoring & configuration	Web browser based
Diagnostic
High availability features	Watchdog supervision, brown-out detection
Serial Port 1 RS-232 interface
Connector	male 9-pin D-sub, DTE, EIA-574 pin-out
Physical layer	EIA-232-F
Isolation	non-isolated
Signals	RXD, TXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI
Speed	300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 57600, 115200 bps
Protocols	Modbus RTU (master), Modbus ASCII (master)
Serial Port 1 RS-485/RS-422 interface
Connector	3.81 mm 6-pin pluggable terminal block header
Physical layer	EIA-485-A, 2-wire or 4-wire
Isolation	non-isolated
Speed	300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 57600, 115200 bps
Max. number of nodes	32
Protocols	Modbus RTU (master), Modbus ASCII (master)
Serial Port 2 RS-232 interface
Connector	male 9-pin D-sub, DTE, EIA-574 pin-out
Physical layer	EIA-232-F
Isolation	non-isolated
Signals	RXD, TXD
Speed	9600 bps
Protocols	Modbus RTU (master), Modbus ASCII (master)
Serial Port 2 RS-485 interface
Connector	3.81 mm 6-pin pluggable terminal block header
Physical layer	EIA-485-A, 2-wire
Isolation	non-isolated
Speed	300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 57600, 115200 bps
Max. number of nodes	32
Protocols	Modbus RTU (master), Modbus ASCII (master)
Ethernet port
Connector	8-pin RJ-45 socket for Cat 5 UTP
Physical & Data Link Layer Layer	IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T
Isolation	1.5 kV galvanic
Speed	10 Mbit/s
Max. cable length	100 m (328 ft)
Ethernet frame types	802.3
Protocols	Modbus/TCP slave, HTTP, IP, TCP, DHCP, NBNS, ARP
Concurrent connections	4 Modbus/TCP slave, 2 HTTP
Power supply
Connector	3.81 mm 2-pin pluggable terminal block header
Voltage	10-30 V DC
Current	30 mA typical @ 24 V DC
Intrinsic consumption	750 mW
Electromagnetic compatibility
Emissions (radiated and conducted)	AS/NZS CISPR 22 / EN 55022 (Class A)
Immunity	EN 55024
Electrostatic discharge	EN 61000-4-2
Radiated RF	EN 61000-4-3
Fast transients	EN 61000-4-4
Conducted RF	EN 61000-4-6
Enclosure
Material	Self-extinguishing PC/ABS blend (UL 94-V0)
Mounting	35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715)
Classification / Type rating	IP 20 / NEMA Type 1
Cooling	Convection
Environmental
Operating temperature	0 to 60 °C / 32 to 140 °F
Storage temperature	-25 to 85 °C / -13 to 185 °F
Humidity rating	10 to 95% relative humidity, non condensing
Operating ambience	Free from corrosive gas, minimal dust
Physical
Dimensions	101 x 22.5 x 120 mm / 3.98 x 0.886 x 4.72 in
Weight	0.12 kg / 0.265 lb
Compliance
Australia	C-Tick
Europe	CE, RoHS
USA	FCC Part 15 (Class A)
Canada	ICES-003 (Class A)

Dimensions

Figure 15. Enclosure dimensions

Document revision history

2011-03-28

Initial Release

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