Moxa Americas Inc  

The Moxa PT-G7000 series is certified under IEC 61850 Edition 2 Class 2 to provide high level of immunity to electromagnetic interference, heavy electrical surges. It is an 1U 19" Rackmount Modular designed Managed Switch comes with optional version to support Layer 2 Managed PT-G7728 series and layer 3 Managed PT-G7828 series. Both versions provide up to 28 Ports with built-in two Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet ports and two dual rate SFP slot for fiber connection. They are designed with 6 interface module slots, and 2 power module slots to ensure sufficient flexibility for a variety of applications; as well as to meet evolving network requirements, including a hot-swappable power module and interface module design that enables users to change or add devices without shutting down the device.

Optional interface modules will support either 100Mb or Full Gigabit (RJ45) Ethernet port with optional models support PoE, or dual rate 100/1000 SFP, and optional PRP/HSR modules. The optional power modules would suppor 24/48 VDC or 110/220 VAC/VDC. 

Additional Features and Benefits

Fully 28ports hardware-based IEEE 1588v2 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) end-to-end one-step transparent clock for precise time synchronization of networks

Fiber Check™ provides monitoring and diagnosis functionality on SFP fiber ports

Network Redundancy support with RSTP/MSTP, Moxa Turbo Ring/Chain (<20ms recovery time)

Operating Temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

The MGate 5109 is an industrial Ethernet gateway for Modbus RTU/ASCII/TCP and DNP3 serial/TCP/UDP protocol conversion. All models are protected with a rugged metallic casing, are DIN-rail mountable, and offer built-in serial isolation. The MGate 5109 supports transparent mode to easily integrate Modbus TCP to Modbus RTU/ASCII networks or DNP3 TCP/UDP to DNP3 serial networks. The MGate 5109 also supports agent mode to exchange data between Modbus and DNP3 networks or to act as a data concentrator for multiple Modbus slaves or multiple DNP3 outstations. The rugged design is suitable for industrial applications such as power, oil and gas, and water and wastewater.

Easy Configuration via Web Console

The MGate 5109 Series comes with an illustrated Quick Setup guide designed to make configuration easy. With Quick Setup, you can easily access protocol conversion modes and finish the configuration in a few steps. The MGate 5109 Series also supports Auto Detection for DNP3 serial outstations, allowing the MGate 5109 to automatically acquire all outstation objects when configured as a DNP3 master.

Modbus and DNP3 Protocol Traffic Monitor

The MGate 5109 gateways support Modbus and DNP3 Protocol 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 Modbus/DNP3 Protocol Traffic Monitor, you can check the captured data and easily identify the root cause.

A Variety of Maintenance Functions

The MGate 5109 gateways provide a web console and Telnet console for remote maintenance. Encryption communication functions, including HTTPS and SSH, are supported to provide better network security. In addition, firmware log functions are provided to record connection events and Modbus maintenance events. Users can review log data remotely through the web console.

The MGate 5119 IEC 61850 gateway simplifies system integrations and enhances communication security for power substations. This substation gateway provides Modbus/DNP3/IEC 60870-5-101/104-to IEC 61850 protocol conversions, easy-to-use functions to simplify configuration and troubleshooting, security-hardened devices based on the IEC 62443 standard, and a protocol encryption function to enhance communication security. With these features, the MGate 5119 IEC 61850 gateway is a perfect fit for substation retrofit projects.

Enhance Communication Security for Substation Retrofits

When retrofitting substation automation systems, connecting legacy power devices, such as a protective relay or remote terminal unit, to the network raises security concerns. The MGate 5119 IEC 61850 gateway’s design is based on IEC 62443 standards, providing security embedded functions to ensure that devices are connected securely. What’s more, the MGate 5119 IEC 61850 gateway provides a data encryption function for protocol communication, enhancing cybersecurity for critical communications between power SCADA system and substation gateways.

Simplify Substation Automation System Integrations

Moving forward to modern substations, streamlining a variety of legacy power devices with minimal cost and efforts is crucial. The MGate 5119 IEC 61850 gateway not only converts your protocol from Modbus/DNP3/IEC 60870-5-101/104 to IEC 61850 MMS but also supports time synchronization functions to provide the data with a consistent time stamp. In addition, the MGate 5119 IEC 61850 gateway provides an easy-to-use function to generate CID file based on substation configuration language (SCL) to save tremendous time on initial deployment. To reduce efforts for daily maintenance, the MGate 5119 supports comprehensive troubleshoot tools that can diagnose protocol status and capture traffic to find the root cause when a communication error occurs.

Reliable Design for Continuous Operation

Enabling communication for power substations requires reliable gateways to endure harsh operating condition. Therefore, the MGate 5119 IEC 61850 gateway features 2 kV serial port isolation, compliance with IEC 61850-3/IEEE 1613 and a -40 to 75°C wide operating temperature range to ensure reliable communications and operations. In addition, the MGate 5119 IEC 61850 gateway comes with an industry-leading 5-year warranty, ensuring stability and reliability for long-term operations.

The NPort S9450I Series 4-port RS-232/422/485 device servers, which come with a built-in full-function managed Ethernet switch, are designed specifically for the harsh environmental conditions found in electrical substations. With both fiber and wired Ethernet ports supported, the combination of device server and Ethernet switch gives users the ability to easily install, manage, and maintain the NPort S9450I itself, as well as attached serial devices.

Electromagnetic Compatibility for Harsh Substation Environments

The NPort S9450I Series supports a high level of surge protection to prevent damage from the types of power surges and EMI one finds in electrical substations and industrial automation applications. Combined with a -40 to 85°C operating temperature range and galvanized steel housing, the NPort S9450I is suitable for a wide range of industrial environments.

Another plus is the NPort S9450I’s dual power supplies, which provide both redundancy, as well as a wide range of voltage inputs. The WV models accept a power 24/48 VDC power input (ranging from 18 to 72 VDC), and the HV models accept a power input of 88 to 300 VDC and 85 to 264 VAC.

Power SCADA With IEC 61850 MMS for Easy Maintenance

The current trend in power SCADA applications is to control and monitor both IT devices (switches, routers, etc.) and IEDs (sensors, actuators, etc.) with the MMS protocol. Contrast this with the more traditional management approach of using SNMP for IT devices and MMS for IEDs. In fact, SIs may even need to manage a variety of legacy devices that use proprietary communications protocols.

The NPort S9450I device servers are the world’s first device servers to integrate MMS into an IT-type device designed specifically for power SCADA applications. The NPort S9450I even supports using MMS to monitor serial communications between the S9450I and legacy devices.

Supports Modbus/DNP3 Protocol Gateway

The NPort S9450I Series provides maximum flexibility for integrating industrial Modbus/DNP3 networks of all types and sizes. The NPort S9450I is designed to integrate Modbus TCP, ASCII, and RTU devices in almost any master/slave combination, including simultaneous serial and Ethernet masters.

The NPort S9450I device servers also support protocol conversion between DNP3 serial and DNP3 IP. All models are ruggedly constructed and are DIN-rail mountable.

Cybersecurity Features Based on IEC 62443/NERC CIP

The NPort S9450I Series has security features based on IEC 62443/NERC CIP to provide a high level of cybersecurity. Protecting mission-critical networks from cyberattacks is a high priority for industrial automation applications, which can suffer large losses due to extended network downtime.

Ring Redundancy at the Device Level

Device-level communication networks for industrial automation are very critical since they are used to control and monitor device processes. The reliability of these communications depends on ring redundancy at the device level, which is designed to provide fast network fault detection and reconfiguration to support the most demanding control applications. The NPort S9450I Series integrates a full-function NPort device server with an industrial switch to carry serial and Ethernet devices at the same time.

In addition, the NPort S9450I can also achieve ring redundancy with standard STP/RSTP and Moxa’s proprietary Turbo Ring or Turbo Chain 2 redundancy protocols. This all-in-one design can be used to optimize and simplify your device network and enhance reliability.

The NPort S9650I Series 8/16-port RS-232/422/485 device servers, which come with a built-in full-function managed Ethernet switch, are designed specifically for the harsh environmental conditions found in electrical substations. With both fiber and wired Ethernet ports supported, the combination of a device server and Ethernet switch gives users the ability to easily install, manage, and maintain the NPort S9650I itself, as well as attached serial devices.

Electromagnetic Compatibility for Harsh Substation Environments

The NPort S9650I Series supports a high level of surge protection to prevent damage from the types of power surges and EMI one finds in electrical substations and industrial automation applications. Combined with a -40 to 85°C operating temperature range and galvanized steel housing, the NPort S9650I is suitable for a wide range of industrial environments.

Another plus is the NPort S9650I’s dual power supplies, which provide both redundancy, as well as a wide range of voltage inputs. The WV models accept a 24/48 VDC power input (ranging from 18 to 72 VDC), and the HV models accept a power input of 88 to 300 VDC and 85 to 264 VAC.

Power SCADA With IEC 61850 MMS for Easy Maintenance

The current trend in power SCADA applications is to control and monitor both IT devices (switches, routers, etc.) and IEDs (sensors, actuators, etc.) with the MMS protocol. Contrast this with the more traditional management approach of using SNMP for IT devices and MMS for IEDs. In fact, SIs may even need to manage a variety of legacy devices that use proprietary communications protocols.

The NPort S9650I device servers are the world’s first device servers to integrate MMS into an IT-type device designed specifically for power SCADA applications. The NPort S9650I even supports using MMS to monitor serial communications between the S9650I and legacy devices.

Supports Modbus/DNP3 Protocol Gateway

The NPort S9650I Series provides maximum flexibility for integrating industrial Modbus/DNP3 networks of all types and sizes. The NPort S9650I is designed to integrate Modbus TCP, ASCII, and RTU devices in almost any master/slave combination, including simultaneous serial and Ethernet masters.

The NPort S9650I device servers also support protocol conversion between DNP3 serial and DNP3 IP, and all models are ruggedly constructed to ensure reliable operation.

Cybersecurity Features Based on IEC 62443/NERC CIP

The NPort S9650I Series has security features based on IEC 62443/NERC CIP to provide a high level of cybersecurity. Protecting mission-critical networks from cyberattacks is a high priority for industrial automation applications, which can suffer large losses due to extended network downtime.

Supports IEEE 1588v2 and IRIG-B Time Synchronization Functions

The NPort S9650I Series, which has a modular design that supports IEEE 1588v2 and IRIG-B time synchronization, is able to interconnect and synchronize multiple types of intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) that use different communication protocols. The time source is provided via IEEE 1588v2 and converted to IRIG-B for distribution to the IEDs via the serial ports or via a dedicated IRIG-B BNC connector.

Ring Redundancy at the Device Level

Device-level communication networks for industrial automation are very critical since they are used to control and monitor device processes. The reliability of these communications depends on ring redundancy at the device level, which is designed to provide fast network fault detection and reconfiguration to support the most demanding control applications. The NPort S9650I Series integrates a full-function NPort device server with an industrial switch to carry serial and Ethernet devices at the same time. In addition, the NPort S9650I Series can achieve ring redundancy with standard STP/RSTP and Moxa’s proprietary Turbo Ring or Turbo Chain 2 redundancy protocols. This all-in-one design can be used to optimize and simplify your device network and enhance reliability.