DOCA0103EN-07

Control Unit NIII_Z_3: Save Protection Settings, Reports, and Event Logs With EcoStruxure Power Commission Software

Safety Instructions

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
  • Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E, CSA Z462, NOM 029-STPS, or local equivalent.
  • This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel.
  • Unless specified otherwise in the maintenance procedures, all operations (inspection, test, and preventive maintenance) must be carried out with the device, the chassis, and the auxiliary circuits de-energized.
  • Check that the device and the chassis are de-energized on the upstream and downstream terminals.
  • Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm that the device, the chassis, and the auxiliary circuits are de-energized.
  • Install safety barriers and display a danger sign.
  • During the tests, it is strictly forbidden for anyone to touch the device, the chassis, or the conductors while voltage is applied.
  • Before turning on power to this equipment, check that all connections are made with the correct tightening torque and the device is open (OFF position).
  • Before turning on power to this equipment, put all devices, doors, and covers back in place.
  • Before turning on power to this equipment, beware of potential hazards and carefully inspect the work area for tools and objects that may have been left inside the equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

Procedure Definition

Procedure characteristics

Description

Action

Save project information by using EcoStruxure Power Commission software installed on a PC:

  • Save the protection settings of the MicroLogic X control unit

  • Generate and save project report

  • Export and save event logs of the MicroLogic X control unit.

Goal

Verify that the protection settings in EcoStruxure Power Commission software are up-to-date with the ones in the MicroLogic X control unit, and back-up project information (project reports and event logs).

Frequency

Refer to Recommended Frequency for the Intermediate End-User Maintenance Program.

Special indications

Necessary tools

  • A PC running EcoStruxure Power Commission software.

  • A USB cable (standard to mini USB port)

Related documents

  • MasterPacT MTZ - MicroLogic X Control Unit - User Guide

  • EcoStruxure Power Commission Online Help

Preliminary Conditions

The device must comply with the conditions specified below. Refer to the MasterPacT MTZ User Guides to find instructions for operating the device.

Device installation type

Position of poles

Mechanism

Device position in the chassis

Fixed

Open
or
Closed

Charged
or
Discharged

N/A

Drawout

Open
or
Closed

Charged
or
Discharged

Connected
or
Test
or
Disconnected

Saving Protection Settings of MicroLogic X Control Unit

Step

Action

Corrective action

1

Connect a PC running EcoStruxure Power Commission software to the MicroLogic X control unit.

A Cable plug connected to the mini USB port of MicroLogic X control unit

B Standard to mini USB port cable

C PC running EcoStruxure Power Commission software

 

2

Launch EcoStruxure Power Commission software.

 

3

Click Connect Device Directly on the EcoStruxure Power Commission welcome screen.

Result: EcoStruxure Power Commission software connects to the MicroLogic X control unit.

If EcoStruxure Power Commission software does not connect to the MicroLogic X control unit and the message This device can perform faster appears at the bottom of the screen on the PC:

  1. Replace the USB cable.

  2. Connect the PC to the MicroLogic X control unit again.

  3. If the problem persists, contact your Schneider Electric Services representative.

It disappears automatically when the device is discovered.

4

Click NEXT to close the Project Information window.

 

5

Click SAVE to close the Customer Details window and display the SWITCHBOARD VIEW.

 

6

Click the Connect to device button.

 

7

In the CB Alarm View section, click TRIP CONTEXT.

 

8

In the Trip Context Details window, click the WFC Log button.

Result: The waveform capture report (tripping information and last measurements before trip) is downloaded as .cfg and .dat files on the PC:

  • The .cfg and .dat files can be opened with the appropriate program.

  • The .cfg and .dat files should be added to the customer report.

 

9

Click the Configure section.

 

10

The Protection tab displays the protection settings:

  • The project settings currently saved in EcoStruxure Power Commission software are displayed under the Protection tab.

  • The device settings are displayed on the right hand-side of the screen.

Discrepancies in the protection settings between the project in EcoStruxure Power Commission software and the device are highlighted in yellow.

 

11

Click the Write to project button at top of the screen.

 

12

EcoStruxure Power Commission software downloads the existing protection settings from the MicroLogic X control unit of the selected device.

A message displays when writing to the project has completed successfully. Click OK.

 

Generating Project Reports

Step

Action

Corrective action

1

At the top of the EcoStruxure Power Commission window, click Reports > Project Report.

Result: EcoStruxure Power Commission software generates a project report for one or more devices concerned.

 

2

A window opens and displays the complete report of the project, that is, comprehensive project information.

 

3

You can download the report on the PC or print it.

 

4

Close the report and return to the device listing.

 

5

Click the Save icon at the top of the EcoStruxure Power Commission window to save the project.

 

6

A message displays when project saving has completed successfully. Click OK.

 

7

Close the report and return to the device screen.

 

Exporting Event Logs

Step

Action

Corrective action

1

In EcoStruxure Power Commission software, click the green arrow on the left side of the COMMUNICATION VIEW area to return to the SWITCHBOARD VIEW window.

 

2

Click LAUNCH in the Device Check up section.

 

3

Click the Logs tab to view the event log reports which help you to ensure that the installed equipment is operating correctly as per the settings.

Three logs are available, including:

  • Circuit breaker logging

  • IO1 events log (if IO1 installed in the system)

  • IO2 events log (if IO2 installed in the system)

 

4

Select a log. The Export button changes color from gray to green.

 

5

Click the Export button.

 

6

A window opens and displays the event log export.

Event log exports must be open with a spreadsheet software.

 

7

You can download the event log export on the PC or print it.

 

8

Click the green arrow on the left side of the COMMUNICATION VIEW area to return to the SWITCHBOARD VIEW window.

 

9

Click the red button Disconnect to disconnect from the device.

 

10

Exit EcoStruxure Power Commission software.

 
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