{"product_id":"weidmuller-1504460000-ie-gw-mb-2tx-1rs232-485-modbus-tcp-rtu-gateway","title":"Weidmuller 1504460000 IE-GW-MB-2TX-1RS232\/485 Modbus TCP \/ RTU Gateway","description":"\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  Bridging the gap between legacy serial infrastructure and modern industrial Ethernet networks is efficiently managed by the Weidmuller 1504460000 (Model IE-GW-MB-2TX-1RS232\/485), a high-reliability Modbus TCP to RTU\/ASCII gateway. This device enables seamless communication between Modbus TCP clients and up to 31 Modbus RTU\/ASCII serial slave devices, ensuring high-speed data translation across diverse automation layers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual Ethernet ports (2TX) allowing simple daisy-chaining and reducing external switch requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoftware-selectable serial interface supporting RS-232, RS-422, and 2-wire or 4-wire RS-485 modes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRedundant 24 V DC power inputs to maximize system uptime and prevent single-point-of-failure shutdowns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated serial redirection and priority control for optimized packet routing and low-latency response times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact, space-saving IP30 plastic housing designed for standard TS 35 DIN rail installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSCADA integration of legacy serial PLCs, power meters, and flow sensors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubstation automation and energy management systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFactory floor device networking and distributed control system (DCS) expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater and wastewater treatment facility monitoring networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eWeidmuller\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eArticle Number (SKU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1504460000\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Designation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eIE-GW-MB-2TX-1RS232\/485\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEthernet Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e2 x RJ45 (10\/100BaseT(X)), Auto MDI\/MDI-X\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSerial Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1 x RS-232\/422\/485 (Software Selectable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e24 V DC (Redundant inputs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1 x Removable 7-pole terminal block\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e0 degC to 60 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e-40 degC to 85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAmbient Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e5% to 95% (non-condensing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProtection Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eIP30\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMounting Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eDIN rail (TS 35)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e29 mm x 124.5 mm x 89.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e190 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eConnections and Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal \/ Pin\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFunction Assignment\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePin 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eV1+ (Primary Power Input +)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePin 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eV1- (Primary Power Input -)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePin 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eFunctional Earth \/ Ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePin 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eV2+ (Redundant Power Input +)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePin 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eV2- (Redundant Power Input -)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePin 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eRelay Contact (Fault Output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePin 7\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eRelay Contact (Fault Output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  The IE-GW-MB-2TX-1RS232\/485 serves as a direct upgrade path for older serial-to-Ethernet converters. It is fully compatible with standard Modbus TCP client drivers found in modern PLC platforms (such as Siemens S7, Rockwell ControlLogix, and Schneider Modicon) without requiring custom driver blocks.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  When configuring RS-485 2-wire communication, ensure that the appropriate termination resistors (typically 120 ohms) are installed at both physical ends of the serial bus. Failure to terminate the line can result in signal reflection, leading to intermittent CRC errors and communication timeouts, especially at baud rates exceeding 19200 bps.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  Initial setup is performed via the integrated web-based management interface. Ensure your commissioning PC is configured on the same subnet as the gateway's default factory IP address. Always ground the functional earth pin (Pin 3) to the central cabinet ground plane to safeguard the internal transceiver components against transient voltage spikes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    Isolate all power sources before mounting, wiring, or servicing the gateway. Do not insert or remove the 7-pole terminal block while the circuits are energized to prevent electrical arcing and potential damage to the internal electronics.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0; padding-top: 0.25rem;\"\u003eSnap the gateway securely onto a standard TS 35 DIN rail, ensuring the metal grounding spring on the rear makes firm contact with the rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0; padding-top: 0.25rem;\"\u003eConnect the serial communication lines (RS-232 or RS-485) to the designated serial port interface using shielded cabling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0; padding-top: 0.25rem;\"\u003eWire the redundant 24 V DC power supplies to the 7-pole terminal block, ensuring correct polarity before plugging the connector into the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0; padding-top: 0.25rem;\"\u003eConnect the RJ45 Ethernet cables to the 2TX ports to integrate the gateway into your local industrial Ethernet network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Weidmuller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53102130954603,"sku":"IE-GW-MB-2TX-1RS232\/485","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/ie-gw-mb-2tx-1rs232485-ghblsedxsrc.png?v=1776137749","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/fa\/products\/weidmuller-1504460000-ie-gw-mb-2tx-1rs232-485-modbus-tcp-rtu-gateway","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}