Overview of MOXA MGate 5118 Series

The Moxa MGate 5118 series serves as a high-performance Ethernet/IP gateway designed to close communication gaps in industrial settings. With industrial edge connectivity becoming vital to today’s automation systems, MGate 5118 gateways deliver strong and dependable communication across different industrial protocols. These industrial gateways facilitate integration within varied automation networks. Through Moxa protocol gateways, industries like Manufacturing, Automation, and oil and gas can streamline operations and link legacy systems with modern automation frameworks. The MGate 5118 EtherNet/IP gateways are capable of handling heavy data traffic to ensure stable communication in critical industrial processes.

MOXA MGate 5118 Series Features

Designed for tough industrial use, the Moxa MGate 5118 series supports a 12 to 48 VDC power input range, is housed in rugged metal with an IP30 rating, and operates in extreme temperatures from -40 to 75°C. These Moxa gateways are easy to configure using a built-in web console, which aids in simplifying deployment and management. They also show PGN and address data for transmitted packets to improve diagnostics and system visibility. The Moxa MGate 5118 series accommodates a wide array of PLC-related applications and supports numerous protocols such as Modbus RTU/ASCII/TCP and the Profinet gateway. Additionally, they are compatible with the SAE J1939 protocol used in vehicle communication networks, and their CAN bus and serial ports are protected with 2 kV isolation for added safety. With a microSD card slot for configuration backup, the system setup can be quickly restored in case of failure. Built-in traffic monitoring and diagnostic tools improve troubleshooting processes, which make these Moxa EtherNet gateways highly efficient. The MGate 5118 units ensure seamless protocol conversion between J1939 and Modbus/PROFINET/EtherNet/IP networks to support optimal automation system integration.