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Moxa MGate 5123 CAN to PROFINET Gateway

Description

How the MGate 5123 bridges protocols

A one-port gateway that presents a CANopen, J1939 or proprietary CAN network as a PROFINET IO device, so a Siemens-style PLC can read CAN data like any other PROFINET module. Moxa’s own one-line description of the MGate 5123 reads: 1-port CAN-to-PROFINET gateways, -10 to 60°C operating temperature.

From the manufacturer’s specification table, the power input is 12 to 48 VDC; operating temperature is -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F); dimensions are 25 x 90 x 129.6 mm (0.98 x 3.54 x 5.1 in); weight is 294 g (0.65 lb); the enclosure is rated IP30.

Standards and approvals printed for this model include safety standard EN 61010-2-201; UL 61010-2-201. Approvals can differ between variants of a series, so check the one on the exact order code.

Technical specifications

Parameter Specification
10/100BaseT(X) Ports (RJ45 connector) 2; Auto MDI/MDI-X connection
Magnetic Isolation Protection 1.5 kV (built-in)
Ethernet Software Features: Industrial Protocols PROFINET IO Device
Time Management NTP Client
Authentication Local database
Encryption HTTPS; AES-128; AES-256; SHA-256
No. of Ports 1
Connector Spring-type Euroblock terminal
Terminator 120 ohms; software configurable
CANopen: Mode Master
Max No. of Nodes 64
Max No. of Receive PDOs 256
Max No. of Transmit PDOs 256
SDOs Supported
CANopen: Input Data Size 2048 bytes
CANopen: Output Data Size 2048 bytes
Max. No. of Commands 256
J1939: Total Input Data Size 2048 bytes
J1939: Total Output Data Size 2048 bytes
Frame Format CAN 2.0A; CAN 2.0B
Max. No. of Transactions 256
Proprietary CAN: Input Data Size 2048 bytes
Proprietary CAN: Output Data Size 2048 bytes
PROFINET: Mode IO Device class B
Max. No. of Master Connections 2 IO controllers (shared devices)
microSD Slot Up to 32 GB (SD 2.0 compatible)
Input Voltage 12 to 48 VDC
Input Current 455 mA (max)
Power Connector Spring-type Euroblock terminal
Contact Current Rating Resistive load: 2 A @ 30 VDC
Housing Metal
IP Rating IP30
Weight 294 g (0.65 lb)
Operating Temperature -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F)
Storage Temperature (package included) -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Safety EN 61010-2-201; UL 61010-2-201
EMC EN 61000-6-2/-6-4
EMI FCC Part 15B Class A
EMS IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 8 kV; Air: 15 kV; IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 10 V/m; IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 4 kV; Signal: 2 kV; IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 2 …
Freefall IEC 60068-2-31
Shock IEC 60068-2-27
Vibration IEC 60068-2-6; IEC 60068-2-64
Warranty Period 5 years

Where it fits and what to check

This model suits plants where the controller side is PROFINET and the machine or engine side is CAN, for instance packaged generator sets and mobile equipment skids. Configuration is done in the gateway’s web interface with a GSDML file used in the PROFINET engineering tool.

On the practical side, the housing is metal; the stated MTBF is 1,408,984 hrs hrs; the warranty period is 5 years. Treat the MTBF as a manufacturer prediction under its stated method, not a guarantee for your site.

Please check that the engineering tool accepts the GSDML file, the CAN protocol and baud rate of the machine, and the 12 to 48 VDC supply before you place an order. Seven Star LLC supplies as an independent company and prices against the precise code requested.

Related MOXA products: Moxa MGate 5122 CAN to EtherNet/IP Gateway, Moxa MGate 5118 J1939 to Modbus/PROFINET Gateway, Moxa MGate 5103 1-Port Modbus/EtherNet/IP to PROFINET Gateway, Moxa MGate 5111 Modbus/PROFINET to PROFIBUS Gateway, Moxa MGate 5109 Modbus to DNP3 Gateway and Moxa MGate 5105-MB-EIP Modbus to EtherNet/IP Gateway.

Documents and quotation

More products in this range: Industrial Communications. The attached file is Moxa’s published datasheet for the family (moxa-mgate-5123-series-datasheet-v2.2). For a quotation, send the full order code, the quantity required and where the goods are to be delivered.

Datasheets & Documents
  • PDF Datasheet Moxa MGate 5123 series datasheet v2.2 Download
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About brand

Moxa is the Taiwanese maker of industrial networking equipment: Ethernet switches, serial device servers, protocol gateways, media converters, secure routers and remote I/O. It was founded in Taiwan in 1987 and started with serial communication products before moving into industrial Ethernet. It is headquartered in Taipei.

Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat. We list Moxa switches, serial servers, gateways and converters, and supply them to control system integrators, utilities, oil and gas and building automation projects in Oman and the GCC by exact model.

Moxa at a glance

Established 1987, Taiwan
Headquarters Taipei, Taiwan
First products Serial communication boards and serial connectivity
Product families Unmanaged, managed and rackmount industrial Ethernet switches, serial device servers, Modbus and fieldbus gateways, media converters, serial converters, secure routers, remote I/O and industrial computers

Moxa products we list

Family Models Typical use
Unmanaged switches EDS-205A, EDS-208A, EDS-2008-EL, EDS-2010-ML, EDS-308, EDS-316, EDS-G2005-EL, EDS-G205, EDS-G308, EDS-P206A PoE Simple plug-and-play networks inside control panels
Managed switches EDS-405A, EDS-408A, EDS-508A, EDS-510A, EDS-510E, EDS-518A, EDS-528E, EDS-G508E, EDS-G509, EDS-G512E, ICS-G7528A rackmount Redundant ring networks, VLANs and diagnostics for SCADA and DCS
Serial device servers NPort 5110A, 5150A, 5210A, 5250A, 5410, 5450, 5610-8, 5650-8, 6150, IA5150A Putting RS-232/422/485 devices on an Ethernet network
Protocol gateways MGate MB3180, MB3170, MB3280, MB3270, 5101-PBM-MN, 5105-MB-EIP, 5109 DNP3, 5114 IEC 104 Linking Modbus RTU/TCP, PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP, DNP3 and IEC 60870-5-104 systems
Converters, routers and I/O IMC-21A, IMC-101, IMC-21GA, TCF-142, TCC-100, TCC-80, TCC-120, EDR-G9010 router, ioLogik E2210 Fibre links over long distances, serial conversion, network security and remote I/O

The choice between switch types follows the network. An unmanaged switch simply forwards traffic and suits a small, isolated panel. A managed switch adds redundancy protocols (Moxa's Turbo Ring recovers a broken ring in milliseconds), VLANs to separate traffic, port mirroring and alarms, which a SCADA or DCS network needs. The suffix on a Moxa model also matters: "-T" means a wide operating temperature range (typically -40 to 75 °C), which is the safe choice for outdoor cabinets in the Gulf summer. "-MM-SC" or "-S-SC" means multi-mode or single-mode fibre with SC connectors.

Where Moxa products are used

In Oman and the GCC, Moxa equipment connects RTUs, PLCs, meters and protection relays in oil and gas fields, electrical substations, water and wastewater SCADA, transport, and building and energy management systems.

Ordering Moxa products: what we need

Send the complete model including all suffixes (for example EDS-508A-MM-SC-T), the quantity, and for fibre models the fibre type and distance. For gateways, tell us which two protocols need to be linked.

Facts checked against Moxa company information, October 2026.

FAQ

Questions about the Moxa MGate 5123 CAN to PROFINET Gateway

Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.

01What is the Moxa MGate 5123?
Moxa lists it as: 1-port CAN-to-PROFINET gateways, -10 to 60°C operating temperature. A one-port gateway that presents a CANopen, J1939 or proprietary CAN network as a PROFINET IO device, so a Siemens-style PLC can read CAN data like any other PROFINET module.
02What power supply does the MGate 5123 need?
The Moxa specification gives an input voltage of 12 to 48 VDC. Check the terminal arrangement and, where relevant, the redundant-input wiring against your panel supply before ordering.
03What operating temperature range applies to the MGate 5123?
The listed operating temperature is -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F). Wide-temperature versions carry a -T suffix in Moxa's order codes where the series offers them, and they are separate order codes.
04Which protocols does the MGate 5123 convert?
Per Moxa's description, it is a 1-port CAN-to-PROFINET gateways. Industrial protocols listed on the Ethernet side: PROFINET IO Device.
05Where is the MGate 5123 datasheet and how do I ask for a quotation?
The official Moxa datasheet is attached to this page. Send Seven Star LLC the exact order code, quantity and delivery location for a quotation; we are an independent supplier in Muscat.