DOCA0091EN-08

Introduction

Overview

The IFE interface enables an intelligent modular unit (IMU) with a ComPact, PowerPact or MasterPact circuit breaker to be connected to an Ethernet network. Each circuit breaker has its own IFE interface and a corresponding IP address.

Types of IFE Interface

There are two types of the IFE interface:

  • IFE Ethernet interface for one circuit breaker, with part number LV434001

    This type of IFE interface is an Ethernet interface for ComPact, PowerPact and MasterPact circuit breakers.

    NOTE: The IFE interface with part number LV434001 completely replaces the IFE interface with part number LV434010. The LV434001 comes with the real time clock (RTC) feature and allows ULP connections up to 20 m (65.6 ft) with the MasterPact MTZ circuit breakers (LV434010 had a theoretical limitation of 5 m (16.4 ft) over the life of the IFE interface).
  • IFE Ethernet switchboard server, with part number LV434002

    This type of IFE interface is an Ethernet interface for ComPact, PowerPact, and MasterPact circuit breakers and a server for Modbus-SL (serial line) connected devices.

    NOTE: The IFE server with part number LV434002 completely replaces the IFE server with part number LV434011. The LV434002 comes with the real time clock (RTC) feature and allows ULP connections up to 20 m (65.6 ft) with the MasterPact MTZ circuit breakers (LV434011 had a theoretical limitation of 5 m (16.4 ft) over the life of the IFE interface).

IFE Interface Features

The main features of IFE interface are:

  • Dual Ethernet port for simple daisy chain connection

  • Device profile web service for discovery of the IFE interface on the local area network (LAN)

  • ULP compliant for location of the IFE interface in the switchboard

  • Ethernet interface for ComPact, PowerPact and MasterPact circuit breakers

  • Server for Modbus-SL connected devices (only for the IFE server with the part number LV434002)

  • Embedded setup webpages

  • Embedded monitoring webpages

  • Embedded control webpages

  • Built-in email alarm notification for circuit breaker connected to IFE interface.

NOTE: The built-in switch of IFE interface does not support the ring topology as it does not have the feature of the loop back protection.