IEEE 802.15.4 Wireless Communication

Description

IEEE 802.15.4 wireless communication is available on MicroLogic Active AP/EP control units only.

Using IEEE 802.15.4 wireless communication, you can access the MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit from a Panel Server Advanced (PAS800), Panel Server Universal (PAS600) or Panel Server Entry (PAS400).

The following illustration shows an example of an IEEE 802.15.4 wireless communication architecture including MicroLogic Active control units and Panel Server.

Ethernet

IEEE 802.15.4 wireless connection

A Panel Server webpages

B EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert (PME) software

C EcoStruxure Power Operation (PO) software

D POI Plus industrial workstation with energy management software

E Panel Server

F MasterPacT MTZ1 circuit breaker with MicroLogic Active control unit

G MasterPacT MTZ2 circuit breaker with MicroLogic Active control unit

Available Data

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH Do not only rely on the circuit breaker status provided by IEEE 802.15.4 wireless communication before working on or inside the equipment. Do not only rely on the ERMS status provided by IEEE 802.15.4 wireless communication. Use the blue ERMS LED to check ERMS status before working on or inside the equipment. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER

HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH

Do not only rely on the circuit breaker status provided by IEEE 802.15.4 wireless communication before working on or inside the equipment.
Do not only rely on the ERMS status provided by IEEE 802.15.4 wireless communication. Use the blue ERMS LED to check ERMS status before working on or inside the equipment.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

The following MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit data is available through IEEE 802.15.4 wireless communication:

Device identification information for the MicroLogic Active control unit
Electrical network settings
Circuit breaker status
Circuit breaker trip cause
Circuit breaker ERMS status
Circuit breaker alarm status
Circuit breaker health state
Metering information
IEEE 802.15.4 connectivity quality

Prerequisites for Using IEEE 802.15.4 Wireless Communication

The prerequisites to establishing an IEEE 802.15.4 wireless communication are:

The Panel Server must be turned on.
The MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit and Panel Server must be in close proximity.
The IEEE 802.15.4 ID is mandatory to establish an IEEE 802.15.4 wireless communication if selective pairing is being used. Obtain the IEEE 802.15.4 ID by either of the following methods:
- Scan the QR code on the MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit to go to the Go2SE landing page, which displays the IEEE 802.15.4 ID and installation code.
- Read the IEEE 802.15.4 ID on the MicroLogic Active display screen, from the tree navigation menu, at Configuration > Communication > IEEE 802.15.4 > Identification

NOTE: It is recommended that the MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit is powered by an external 24 Vdc power supply, to avoid communication loss if the load falls below 20% of the rated current In.

Pairing the MicroLogic Active Control Unit

Pairing between the MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit and a Panel Server is done with EcoStruxure Power Commission software on the Panel Server. See the Commissioning chapter of the MasterPacT MTZ Circuit Breaker with MicroLogic Active Control Unit User Guides.

Unpairing the MicroLogic Active Control Unit

Unpair the MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit from Panel Server webpages. Refer to DOCA0172•• EcoStruxure Panel Server - User Guide.

Troubleshooting IEEE 802.15.4 Wireless Communication Issues

Problem description	Probable cause	Solution
Unable to pair the MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit.	MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit may be paired with another Panel Server.	Unpair the MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit from the network.
Unable to pair the MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit.	Panel Server has not begun discovery process.	Verify discovery and the allowlist on the Panel Server.
MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit is not paired.	Selective pairing with the Panel Server is being used, and the MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit is not on the selective list.	Check that the RF-id in the selective list of the Panel Server is the same as the IEEE 802.15.4 ID in the QR code of the MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit
MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit is not paired.	The MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit is already paired with the Panel Server, which causes the key to be changed.	Reset the Panel Server to factory settings and rescan.
MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit is paired, but the IEEE 802.15.4 signal is lost.	Malfunction in MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit.	Restart the MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit.
	The IEEE 802.15.4 signal is too low due to the distance from the Panel Server.	Try to reduce the distance between the MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit and the Panel Server.
Information is not available, or limited.	Too many devices connected to the same channel.	Use the Panel Server to change channel for some devices.
Unable to unpair the MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit	The Panel Server may be scanning the MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit.	Send a leave request from the Panel Server.
Unable to unpair the MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit	The MicroLogic Active AP/EP control unit may have re-paired after unpairing.	Send a leave request from the Panel Server.

Predefined Events

The function generates the following events:

Code	Event	History	Severity
0x1421 (5153)	Invalid PowerTag communication	Diagnostic	Medium
0x1423 (5155)	Loss of IEEE 802.15.4 communication with Gateway	Diagnostic	Low

Recommended Actions

Code	Event	Recommended actions
0x1421 (5153)	Invalid PowerTag communication	Reboot control unit by simultaneously pressing the 5 buttons , OK, Back, Up, Down. If this does not work, contact Schneider Electric support.
0x1423 (5155)	Loss of IEEE 802.15.4 communication with Gateway	Check the communication through the gateway, and by inspecting your switchboard.