DOCA0265EN-03

USB On-The-Go (OTG) Connection

Description

Using a USB OTG connection, you can access the MicroLogic Active control unit from an Android smartphone running the EcoStruxure Power Device app. This application offers a task-oriented interface with the control unit.

NOTE: USB OTG is only accessible from an Android smartphone.

Prerequisites for Using a USB OTG Connection

The prerequisites for establishing a USB OTG connection are:

  • You must have an Android smartphone running the EcoStruxure Power Device app.

  • The smartphone must support Android 4.4 or above.

  • You must have physical access to the MicroLogic Active control unit to connect the cable directly to the USB-C port of the control unit.

  • You must have a USB OTG adaptor (not supplied) and a USB-A to USB-C cable (RS PRO, reference 251-3298) to connect the USB port of the smartphone to the USB-C port of the MicroLogic Active control unit.

NOTE: If you do not have a USB OTG adaptor, you can use a USB-C to USB-C cable (RS PRO, reference 236-8998) to connect the USB port of the smartphone to the USB-C port of the MicroLogic Active control unit. In this case, the MicroLogic Active control unit is not supplied by the smartphone.

Connecting a Smartphone with EcoStruxure Power Device App to USB-C Port

Follow the steps below to connect to the MicroLogic Active control unit using the USB-C port.

Step

Action

1

Connect your smartphone to the USB-C port of the MicroLogic Active control unit using a USB OTG adaptor and USB-A to USB-C cable.

The smartphone provides power to the MicroLogic Active control unit if necessary.

2

Start EcoStruxure Power Device app on your smartphone.

Predefined Events

The function generates the following events:

Code

Event

History

Severity

0x1301 (4865)

Connection on USB port

Operation

Low

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