In September 2025, MOXA released a new generation of their classic protocol converters:
- MGate MB3170-G2
- MB3270-G2
- MB3470-G2 Series
For the past two decades, the MOXA MB3000 Series has been a go-to protocol converter for mixed industrial automation environments where Modbus RTU/TCP, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, IEC 61850, CANopen, EtherCAT, and other fieldbus protocols need to work together. After serving the industry for so long, this year it was finally time for an upgrade.
MGate MB3000 Gen 2 — Key Updates
So what’s new in MOXA MGate MB3x70 Gen 2 and how do the updated models differ from the previous generation?
- New model variations, including 4-port serial models, fiber SFP versions, and 2/4-port terminal-block options
- Enhanced security with hardware-based Secure Boot
- Higher EMC compliance, upgraded from EN 55032/35 to EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4
- New Agent Mode for high-performance polling with built-in data caching
- Support for proprietary serial and non-standard Modbus serial devices
- Dual-subnet functionality for more flexible network segmentation
- Modern Web GUI for faster troubleshooting and protocol diagnostics
- ProCOM mode integrated into Real COM mode directly via Windows Driver Manager
The table below will help you to see the main differences at a glance:
| Specifications | G1 Series | G2 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Models Available | - No. of serial ports: 1 or 2 - Serial port connector: DB9 - Fiber options (10/100M): M-SC, M-ST, S-SC |
- No. of serial ports: 1, 2, or 4 - Serial port connector: DB9, Terminal block (2/4-port models) - Fiber options (10/100M): M-SC, M-ST, S-SC, SFP |
| Operation mode | Transparent mode conversion | Transparent, Agent mode conversion |
| Protocol Support | Modbus TCP/RTU/ASCII | Modbus TCP/RTU/ASCII, proprietary serial |
| EMC level | EN 55032 / EN 55035 (Commercial EMC) | EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4 (industrial EMC) |
| Security | Authentication and security protocols for MGate management, configuration encryption | Hardware-based Secure Boot and Compliance with IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 requirements |
| Network architecture | Single subnet (switch) | Single subnet (switch), Dual subnet |
| Troubleshooting | Traffic monitor (by utility) | - Advanced traffic monitor, protocol diagnostics, Modbus testing simulator, one-click information download, fiber- diagnostics (web GUI) - Serial port monitor (web GUI, Moxa MXview One) |
Buy MGate MB3000 Gen 1 and Gen 2 in Malaysia
Depending on your project requirements, you may still need Generation 1 or the latest Generation 2 models. When you order MOXA MGate MB3x70 from APulsar, you can choose between both generations. To buy the right model, check our catalogue below.
Our range includes the following models:
Gen 1
- MGate MB3170 Series
- MGate MB3270 Series
Gen 2
- MGate MB3170-G2 Series
- MGate MB3270-G2 Series
- MGate MB3470-G2 Series
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MGate MB3170/MB3270 Series
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MGate MB3170-G2/MB3270-G2/MB3470-G2 Series
How to Get MOXA MGate Special Prices
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