Hardware Description
Description

A Two RJ45 Ethernet ports
A1 OFF: 10 Mbps
Steady green: 100 Mbps
A2 Steady green: link
Blinking green: activity
B IP reset button
C Device identification label
D Module status LED
E Network status LED
F ULP status LED
G USB mode ULP port
H QR code to product information
I DIN clip
J Grounding connection
K CT limit switch
L CE limit switch
M CD limit switch
N MAC ID
For more information on installation, refer to NVE23550 EIFE – Embedded Ethernet Interface for One MasterPact MTZ Drawout Circuit Breaker – Instruction Sheet.
Mounting
The EIFE interface is embedded in the cradle of the MasterPact MTZ circuit breaker.
24 Vdc Power Supply
The EIFE interface is powered by the ULP port module.
For more information, refer to DOCA0093EN ULP (Universal Logic Plug) System for ComPact and MasterPact Circuit Breakers – User Guide.
It is recommended to use an UL listed and recognized limited voltage/limited current or a class 2 power supply with a 24 Vdc, 3 A maximum.
TBC by Ravindra: the EIFE is not connected to the 24 Vdc power supply, but to a dedicated cable connected on the ULP port
Ethernet Connection
Module Status LED
The module status dual color LED, indicates the EIFE interface status.
LED Indication |
Status Description |
Action |
---|---|---|
OFF |
No power |
None |
Steady green |
EIFE interface operational |
None |
Blinking green (250 ms ON, 250 ms OFF) |
Hidden control webpage available |
None |
Blinking green (500 ms ON, 500 ms OFF) |
EIFE interface firmware corrupted |
Contact your local Schneider Electric service team for support. |
Blinking red (500 ms ON, 500 ms OFF) |
EIFE interface in degraded mode |
Replace ULP module at the next maintenance operation. |
Steady red |
EIFE interface out of service |
None |
Blinking green/red (1 s green, 1 s red) |
Firmware update in progress |
None |
Blinking green/red (250 ms green, 250 ms red) |
Self-test in progress |
None |
Network Status LED
The network status dual color LED, indicates the Ethernet network status.
LED Indication |
Status Description |
---|---|
OFF |
No power or no IP address |
Steady green |
Valid IP address |
Steady red |
Duplicated IP address |
Blinking green/red (250 ms green, 250 ms red) |
Self-test in progress |
Steady amber |
Error detected in IP configuration |
ULP Status LED
The yellow ULP status LED describes the mode of the ULP module.
ULP LED |
Mode |
Action |
---|---|---|
Nominal |
None |
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Conflict |
Remove extra ULP module |
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Degraded |
Replace EIFE interface at the next maintenance operation |
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Test |
None |
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Non-critical firmware discrepancy |
Use the EcoStruxure Power Commission software to check the firmware and hardware compatibility and follow the recommended actions. |
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Non-critical hardware discrepancy |
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Configuration discrepancy |
Install missing features |
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Critical firmware discrepancy |
Use the EcoStruxure Power Commission software to check the firmware and hardware compatibility and follow the recommended actions |
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Critical hardware discrepancy |
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Stop |
Replace EIFE interface |
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Power OFF |
Check power supply |
Modbus Address
The EIFE interface accepts the Modbus address of the IMU to which it is connected.
The Modbus address is 255 and cannot be changed.
Intrusive Command Mode
The EIFE intrusive command mode can be configured with EcoStruxure Power Commission software. This software can enable or disable the ability to send the remote control commands over the Ethernet network to the EIFE interface, and to the other modules of the connected IMU.
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If the intrusive command mode is Locked, the remote control commands are disabled.
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If the intrusive command mode is Unlocked (factory setting), the remote control commands are enabled.
Reset Button
When the reset button is pressed for 1–5 seconds, it forces the IP acquisition mode to the factory default setting (DHCP).
Cradle Position Contacts
To identify the cradle position of the circuit breaker, the EIFE interface has three limit switches.
Limit Switch |
Description |
---|---|
CE |
Cradle connected position contact |
CD |
Cradle disconnected position contact |
CT |
Cradle test position contact |
FYI, this map is shared with EIFE User Guide and Masterpact MTZ Modbus guide.