Introduction

Overview

The EIFE embedded Ethernet interface for one MasterPact™ MTZ drawout circuit breaker (or EIFE interface) enables one MasterPact MTZ drawout circuit breaker to be connected to an Ethernet network.

It provides digital access to all the data delivered by the MicroLogic™ X control unit of the MasterPact MTZ circuit breaker. It provides information about the intelligent modular unit (IMU) system. In addition, it monitors the three positions of the circuit breaker when inserted in its cradle:

• Cradle connected

• Cradle disconnected

• Cradle test position

EIFE Interface Features

The main features of EIFE interface are:

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

• Device profile web service for discovery of the EIFE interface on the local area network (LAN)

• Ethernet interface for MasterPact MTZ drawout circuit breakers

• Embedded setup webpages

• Embedded monitoring webpages

• Embedded control webpages

• Cradle status management (CE, CD, and CT)

• Built-in email alarm notification

• Network time management (SNTP)