tGW-718 CR

Tiny/Gateway/Modbus RTU/TCP/PoE/1 RS-232/422/485

  • Supports Modbus TCP/UDP master and slave
  • Supports Modbus RTU/ASCII master and slave
  • Max. TCP connections (masters) per serial port: 32 (tGW-71x), 16 (tGW-72x) or 10 (tGW-73x)
  • Read-cache ensures faster Modbus TCP/UDP response
  • Supports UDP responder for device discovery (UDP Search)
  • Static IP or DHCP network configuration
  • Easy firmware update via the Ethernet (BOOTP, TFTP)
  • Tiny Web server for configuration (HTTP)
  • Contains a 32-bit MCU that efficiently handles network traffic
  • 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet, RJ-45 x 1 (Auto-negotiating, auto MDI/MDIX, LED Indicators)
  • Includes redundant power inputs: PoE (IEEE 802.3af, Class 1) and DC jack
  • Allows automatic RS-485 direction control
  • 2500 VDC Isolation and +/-4 kV ESD protection for i versions
  • Male DB-9 or terminal block connector for easy wiring
  • Tiny form-factor and low power consumption
  • RoHS compliant & no Halogen
  • Cost-effective Modbus gateway

The tGW-700 is a Modbus TCP to RTU/ASCII gateway that enables a Modbus/TCP host to communicate with serial Modbus RTU/ASCII devices through an Ethernet network, and eliminates the cable length limitation of legacy serial communication devices. The module can be used to create a pair-connection application (as well as serial-bridge or serial-tunnel application), and can then route data over TCP/IP between two serial Modbus RTU/ASCII devices, which is useful when connecting mainframe computers, servers or other serial devices that use Modbus RTU/ASCII protocols and do not themselves have Ethernet capability.

The new read-cache function included in firmware version 1.4.1 is used to store previous requests and responses in the memory buffer of the tGW-700 module. When other HMI/SCADA master controllers send the same requests to the same RTU slave device, the cached response is returned immediately. This feature dramatically reduces the loading on the RS-485 bus communication, ensures faster TCP responses, and improves the stability of the entire system.

DHCP minimizes configuration errors caused by manual IP address configuration, such as address conflicts caused by the assignment of an IP address to more than one computer or device at the same time. The tGW-700 module supports the DHCP client function, which allows it to easily obtain the necessary TCP/IP configuration information from a DHCP server. The module also contains a UDP responder that transmits its IP address information in response to a UDP search from the eSearch utility, making local management more efficient.

The tGW-700 module features a powerful 32-bit MCU to enable efficient handling of network traffic, and also has a built-in web server that provides an intuitive web management interface that allows users to modify the configuration of the module, including the DHCP/Static IP, the gateway/mask settings and the serial port settings.

Fields Value
RS-232 1
RS-422/485 1
LAN 1

Tiny/Gateway/Modbus RTU/TCP/PoE/1 RS-232/422/485

1396/11/5

The tGW-700 is a Modbus TCP to RTU/ASCII gateway that enables a Modbus/TCP host to communicate with serial Modbus RTU/ASCII devices through an Ethernet network, and eliminates the cable length limitation of legacy serial communication devices. The module can be used to create a pair-connection application (as well as serial-bridge or serial-tunnel application), and can then route data over TCP/IP between two serial Modbus RTU/ASCII devices, which is useful when connecting mainframe computers, servers or other serial devices that use Modbus RTU/ASCII protocols and do not themselves have Ethernet capability.

The new read-cache function included in firmware version 1.4.1 is used to store previous requests and responses in the memory buffer of the tGW-700 module. When other HMI/SCADA master controllers send the same requests to the same RTU slave device, the cached response is returned immediately. This feature dramatically reduces the loading on the RS-485 bus communication, ensures faster TCP responses, and improves the stability of the entire system.

DHCP minimizes configuration errors caused by manual IP address configuration, such as address conflicts caused by the assignment of an IP address to more than one computer or device at the same time. The tGW-700 module supports the DHCP client function, which allows it to easily obtain the necessary TCP/IP configuration information from a DHCP server. The module also contains a UDP responder that transmits its IP address information in response to a UDP search from the eSearch utility, making local management more efficient.

The tGW-700 module features a powerful 32-bit MCU to enable efficient handling of network traffic, and also has a built-in web server that provides an intuitive web management interface that allows users to modify the configuration of the module, including the DHCP/Static IP, the gateway/mask settings and the serial port settings.