Introduction

Modbus Communication

The Modbus communication option enables Schneider Electric low voltage circuit breakers to be connected to a supervisor or to any other device with a master Modbus communication channel.

The circuit breakers can be connected to an RS-485 serial line network with Modbus protocol or an Ethernet network with Modbus TCP/IP protocol using dedicated interfaces like:

• the IFM Modbus-SL interface for one circuit breaker to connect the circuit breaker to an RS-485 serial line network or,

• the IFE Ethernet interface for one circuit breaker or the IFE Ethernet switchboard server to connect the circuit breaker to an Ethernet network.

Access to Functions

The Modbus communication option provides access to many functions, including:

• read metering and diagnostic data

• read status conditions and remote operations

• transfer of time-stamped events

• display protection settings

• read the circuit breakers identification and configuration data

• remote control of the circuit breaker

• time-setting and synchronization

This list depends on the composition of the intelligent modular unit (IMU) (type of circuit breaker, of MicroLogic trip unit, and so on) and the enabled functions.

Definition

A modular unit is a mechanical and electrical assembly containing one or more products to perform a function in a switchboard (incoming protection, motor command, and control).

The circuit breaker with its internal communicating components (MicroLogic control unit or MicroLogic trip unit) and external ULP modules (IO module) connected to one communication interface is called an intelligent modular unit (IMU).

An IMU is composed around a circuit breaker from the following ranges:

• MasterPacT MTZ circuit breakers

• MasterPacT NT/NW circuit breakers

• ComPacT NS 630b–1600 circuit breakers

• ComPacT NS 1600b–3200 circuit breakers

• PowerPacT P- and R- frame circuit breakers

• ComPacT NSX circuit breakers

• PowerPacT H-,J-, and L- frame circuit breakers

ULP Modules Per Circuit Breaker Range

The following table lists the compatible ULP modules for each range of circuit breakers.

For more information on the ULP System and its components, refer to DOCA0093•• ULP System User Guide.

Communication Architecture

A FDM128 Ethernet display for eight devices B FDM121 front display module for one circuit breaker C IFE Ethernet communication interface for one circuit breaker D IFE Ethernet switchboard server E IFM Modbus SL communication interface for one circuit breaker F Modbus SL hub G IO input/output application module for one circuit breaker

H MasterPacT MTZ1 or MTZ2/MTZ3 drawout circuit breaker I MasterPacT MTZ1 or MTZ2/MTZ3 fixed circuit breaker J MasterPacT NT/NW circuit breaker K ComPacT NS/PowerPacT M-,P,- and R-frame circuit breaker L ComPacT NSX plug-in circuit breaker M ComPacT NSX withdrawable circuit breaker

N ComPacT NSX fixed circuit breaker O BSCM Modbus SL/ULP module P ULP port module Q EIFE Embedded Ethernet Interface for one MasterPacT MTZ drawout circuit breaker R ULP line termination S Modbus SL cord (LV434221, LV434222, or LV434223) T RJ45 ULP cord U Circuit breaker BCM ULP cord V NSX cord

Remote Controller

A remote controller is a device that is able to communicate with an IMU using a communication interface, such as the IFE Ethernet communication interface. For example, FDM128 Ethernet display for eight devices, supervisor, PLC, BMS, SCADA system, and so on, are remote controllers.

For the description of Modbus registers and commands, refer to the Modbus Communication Guides.

Overview

EcoStruxure^TM Power Commission is the new name of Ecoreach software.

EcoStruxure Power Commission software helps you to manage a project as part of testing, commissioning, and maintenance phases of the project life cycle. The innovative features in it provide simple ways to configure, test, and commission the smart electrical devices.

EcoStruxure Power Commission software automatically discovers the smart devices and allows you to add the devices for an easy configuration. You can generate comprehensive reports as part of Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test to replace your heavy manual work. Additionally, when the panels are under operation, any change of settings made can be easily identified by a yellow highlighter. This indicates the difference between the project and device values, and hence provides a system consistency during the operation and maintenance phase.

EcoStruxure Power Commission software enables the configuration of the following circuit breakers, modules, and accessories:

For more information, refer to the EcoStruxure Power Commission Online Help.

EcoStruxure Power Commission software is available at www.se.com

Key Features

EcoStruxure Power Commission software performs the following actions for the supported devices and modules:

• Create projects by device discovery

• Save the project in the EcoStruxure Power Commission cloud for reference

• Upload settings to the device and download settings from the device

• Compare the settings between the project and the device

• Perform control actions in a secured way

• Generate and print the device settings report

• Perform a communication wiring test on the entire project and generate and print test report

• View the communication architecture between the devices in a graphical representation

• View the measurements, logs, and maintenance information

• Export Waveform Capture on Trip Event (WFC)

• View the status of device and IO module

• View the alarm details

• Buy, install, remove, or retrieve the Digital Modules

• Check the system firmware compatibility status

• Update to the latest device firmware

• Perform force trip and automatic trip curve tests