Description of the MicroLogic 5 and 6 Trip Units
Trip Unit Front Face
Use the display screen and keypad on the trip unit to set the trip unit options and check system measurements. Refer to the navigation principles for more information.
Indication LEDs
Indication LEDs show the trip unit operational state.
Indication LEDs vary in meaning depending on the trip unit type.
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Test Port
MicroLogic trip units feature a test port specifically for maintenance actions.
Use the test port to:
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Connect a pocket battery for local testing of the MicroLogic trip unit
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Connect the Service Interface for testing, setting the MicroLogic trip unit, updating the MicroLogic firmware, or for installation diagnostics with EcoStruxure Power Commission software
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Connect the USB maintenance interface:
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For push-to-trip test or installation diagnostics with the USB maintenance interface stand-alone
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For testing and installation diagnostics, setting the MicroLogic trip unit, updating the MicroLogic firmware with the USB maintenance interface connected to a PC
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For more information, refer to DOCA0140EN ComPact NSX - Circuit Breakers and Switch-Disconnectors 100–630 A - User Guide.
Dials and Microswitch
The trip unit face has two dials for presetting protection functions and a microswitch for locking/unlocking the protection settings done with the keypad. For distribution trip units, the dials are for setting long-time and instantaneous protection.
LCD Display
An LCD display
provides information necessary to use the trip unit. The list of protection
functions varies according to the MicroLogic trip unit type.
LCD Display Backlighting
When the MicroLogic trip unit is powered by an external 24 Vdc power supply, the trip unit display has white backlighting that is:
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Low intensity continuously
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High intensity for 1 minute after pressing one of the keys on the keypad
The display backlighting is:
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Deactivated if the temperature exceeds 65 °C (149 °F).
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Reactivated once the temperature drops back below 60 °C (140 °F).
On trip units powered by the pocket battery, the display unit is not backlit.
Navigation Keypad
Use the 5-key keypad for navigation.