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INTRODUCTION
3.1
MB485ETH-CG Gateway
The MB485ETH-CG wireless gateway is an external, high performance
building automation multi-
protocol gateway
that is preconfigured to automatically communicate between Fireye’s devices (hereafter
simply called “device”) connected to the MB485ETH-CG and automatically configures them for BACnet/IP,
BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP/IP and EtherNet/IP.
It is not necessary to download any configuration files to support the required applications. The MB485ETH-
CG is pre-loaded with tested profiles/configurations for the supported devices.
Connectivity Diagram:
The MB485ETH-CG can connect with the SMC Cloud. The SMC Cloud allows technicians, the OEM's
support team and MSA Safety's support team to remotely connect to the MB485ETH-CG. The SMC Cloud
provides the following capabilities for any registered devices in the field:
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Remotely monitor and control devices.
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Collect device data and view it on the SMC Cloud Dashboard and the SMC Smart Phone App.
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Create user defined device notifications (alarm, trouble and warning) via SMS and/or Email.
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Generate diagnostic captures (as needed for troubleshooting) without going to the site.
For more information about the SMC Cloud, refer to the
