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MGate EIP3000 Series User’s Manual Getting Started
Connecting Power
The unit can be powered using the AC adaptor or by connecting a power source to the terminal block,
depending on the model. The following instructions are for the AC adaptor:
1. Plug the connector of the power adapter into the DC-IN jack on the back of the unit.
2. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet.
3. Follow these instructions to connect a power source to the terminal block:
4. Loosen or remove the screws on the terminal block.
5. Connect the 12–48 VDC power line to the terminal block.
6. Tighten the connections using the screws on the terminal block.
Note that the unit does not have an on/off switch. It automatically turns on when it receives power.
The PWR LED on the top panel will glow to indicate that the unit is receiving power.
For power terminal block pin assignments, please refer to the hardware reference chapter for your
model.
Connecting Serial Devices
The unit’s serial port(s) are located on the back panel. There are two options for connecting serial
devices, depending on the serial interface:
y You may use a DB9-to-DB9 cable to connect a serial device to the unit. Plug one end of the
cable into the port on the unit’s back panel and plug the other end of the cable into the device’s
serial port.
y You may make your own customized serial cable to connect a serial device to the unit. For the pin
assignments of the unit’s serial port, please refer to Chapter 6. This information can then be used
to construct your own serial cable.
For serial port pin assignments, please refer to the hardware reference chapter for your model.
Connecting to a Host or the Network
A 10/100BaseT Ethernet port is located on the unit’s front panel. This port is used for the unit’s
connection to a host or Ethernet network, as follows:
y For normal operation, use a standard straight-through Ethernet cable to connect the unit to your
EtherNet/IP network.
y For initial configuration or for troubleshooting purposes, you may connect the unit directly to a
PC. In this case, use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect the unit to your PC’s Ethernet
connector.
The unit’s Link LED will light up to indicate a live Ethernet connection.
One Ethernet port can be used to connect to the network, and the other port can be used to connect to
another Ethernet device.
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