Smart System IFE Ethernet Interface

Introduction

The IFE interface and the IFE switchboard server enable LV circuit breakers to be connected to an Ethernet network.

• The IFE switchboard server incorporates a Modbus gateway.

• The IFE interface and IFE switchboard server are both equipped with two ULP ports and two Ethernet ports.

• The IFE switchboard server is equipped with a Modbus RS 485 serial connection.

Masterpact or PowerPact™ circuit breakers can be connected to an IFE interface and to an IFE switchboard server:

IFE Interface: ref. LV434001

Provides an Ethernet access to a single LV circuit breaker. The Masterpact MTZ circuit breaker is connected to the IFE interface via its ULP port and a prefabricated ULP cord ULP total network length is temporarily limited to a maximum of 5 meters for the following devices combinations:
• Masterpact MTZ fixed circuit breaker and IFE Interface
• Masterpact MTZ fixed circuit breaker and IFE Interface and IO module
• Masterpact MTZ fixed circuit breaker and IFE Interface and 2 x IO modules.
The limitation will be removed with a future release of IFE Interface module. Please contact your local Customer Care Center for more information. *.

IFE Switchboard Server: ref. LV434002

Provides an Ethernet access to one or several LV circuit breakers. It allows to interface to Ethernet:

• One single circuit breaker connected to the IFE interface via its ULP port and a prefabricated ULP cord.

• Up to 12 PowerPact circuit breakers connected through the modbus serial line interface.

Each PowerPact device is connected to Modbus by means of a dedicated IFM interface module performing the ULP/Modbus conversion.

The connection between each PowerPact device and its associated IFM interface is made using a prefabricated ULP cord connected to ULP ports.

IFE Interface, IFE Switchboard Server

• Dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port for simple daisy chain connection.

• Device profile web service for discovery of the IFE interface and IFE switchboard server on the LAN.

• ULP compliant for localization of the IFE interface in the electrical equipment.

• Ethernet interface for Masterpact and PowerPact circuit breakers.

• Gateway for Modbus-SL (RTU) connected devices (IFE switchboard server only).

• Embedded set-up web pages.

• Embedded monitoring web pages.

• Embedded control web pages.

• Built-in e-mail alarm notification.

• Internal real-time clock with battery back-up.

• RBAC (Role Base Access Control).

Mounting

The IFE interface and the IFE switchboard server are DIN rail mounted devices.

A stacking accessory enables the user to connect several IFMs (ULP to Modbus serial line interfaces) to an IFE switchboard server without additional wiring.

24 Vdc power supply

Supply the IFE interface and the IFE switchboard with either a 24 Vdc AD or with a 24 Vdc ABL8 RPS power supply.

The IFMs stacked to an IFE switchboard server are supplied by the IFE, thus it is not necessary to supply them separately.

IFE Interface, IFE Switchboard Server Firmware Update

The firmware can be updated using the Ecoreach software.

Required Circuit Breaker Communication Modules

The connection to an IFE interface or to an IFE switchboard server requires ULP communication ports. Every Masterpact MTZ fixed-type circuit breaker is equipped with a ULP port connected to its associated IFE Ethernet interface module by a prefabricated ULP cord. The IFE Ethernet interface modules are equipped with two ULP RJ45 connectors. When one is not used, it must be closed with a ULP terminator.