Introduction

Overview

The IFE Ethernet switchboard server (or IFE server) 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 server and a corresponding IP address.

NOTE: The IFE server with part number LV434002 completely replaces the IFE server with part number LV434011. The part number LV434002 comes with the Real Time Clock (RTC) feature and allows ULP connections up to 20 m (65.6 ft). The part number LV434011 had a theoretical limitation of 5 m (16.4 ft) over the life of the IFE server.

The IFE server with part number LV434002 is an Ethernet switchboard server for ComPacT , PowerPacT , and MasterPacT circuit breakers and a Modbus client for Modbus-SL (serial line) connected devices.

IFE Server Features

The main features of IFE server are:

Dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port for simple daisy chain connection
Device profile web service for discovery of the IFE server on the local area network (LAN)
ULP compliant for location of the IFE server in the switchboard
Ethernet interface for ComPacT , PowerPacT , and MasterPacT circuit breakers
Server for Modbus-SL connected devices
Embedded setup webpages
Embedded monitoring webpages
Embedded control webpages
Built-in email alarm notification for circuit breaker connected to IFE server.

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

IFE Firmware Versions

This guide describes the webpages for two different firmware versions of IFE server:

IFE Server Webpages from Firmware Version 005, describes the IFE server webpages for the firmware version 005 and later.
IFE Server Webpages up to Firmware Version 003, describes the IFE server webpages for the firmware versions up to 003.

IFE Server Supported Protocols

The IFE server supports the following Ethernet protocols:

Modbus TCP/IP: Is a protocol, which provides client/server communication between devices and TCP/IP that provides communications over an Ethernet connection. Modbus TCP/IP is used to exchange data between IFE server and other compatible Modbus TCP/IP devices through TCP port 502.
Secure Modbus TCP/IP: is a secure protocol, which provides client/server communication between devices and TCP/IP that provides communications over an Ethernet connection. Secure Modbus TCP/IP is used to exchange data between IFE server and other compatible Modbus TCP/IP devices through TCP port configured by user through IFE webpage. By default this protocol will be disabled.
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP): HTTP is a network protocol that handles delivery of files and data on the World Wide Web (WWW). It provides web server functionality through TCP port 80. Remote configuration of IFE server and viewing of diagnostic data is possible using a web browser.
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS): HTTPS is a variant of the standard web transfer protocol (HTTP) that adds a layer of security on the data in transit through a Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol connection. HTTPS enables encrypted communication and secure connection between a remote user and the IFE server.
File Transfer Protocol Secure (FTPS): FTPS is a variant of the standard File Transfer Protocol (FTP) that adds a layer of security on the data in transit through a TLS protocol connection. FTPS enables encrypted communication and secure connection between a remote user and the IFE server.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP): Based on MIB2 format, SNMP provides the ability to store and send identifying and diagnostic information used for network management purposes through UDP port 161.
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP EcoStruxure Power Commission Software): RSTP is a network protocol that ensures a loop-free topology for Ethernet networks. It is the advanced version of Spanning Tree Protocol, is a link layer protocol executed within bridges or switches.
Devices Profile for Web Services (DPWS): DPWS defines a minimal set of implementation constraints to enable secure web service messaging, discovery, description, and eventing on resource-constrained devices.
Network Time Protocol (NTP): NTP is a networking protocol for clock synchronization between computer systems over packet-switched, variable-latency data networks.
IEC 61850 Protocol: IEC 61850 is a standard for communication networks and systems in substations. Based on Ethernet protocol, it is a standardized method of communication developed to support integrated systems, composed of multi-vendor, self-describing IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices) that are networked together to perform real-time protection, control, measurement, and monitoring functions.
NOTE: IEC 61850 protocol is compatible with IFE server only if the MasterPacT MTZ circuit breaker with MicroLogic X control unit is connected directly to IFE server. IEC 61850 protocol is not compatible with IFE server if the MasterPacT MTZ circuit breaker is connected under an IFM interface stacked to the IFE server.

NOTE: HTTPS, FTPS, RSTP, NTP, and IEC 61850 protocols are applicable only from IFE server firmware version 005.001.000.