USB On-The-Go (OTG) Connection

Description

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

Prerequisites for Using a USB OTG Connection

The prerequisites for establishing a USB OTG connection are:

oYou must have a smartphone running the EcoStruxure Power Device app.

oThe smartphone must support Android 4.4 or iOS 9 or above.

oYou must have physical access to the MicroLogic X control unit to connect the cable directly to the mini USB port of the control unit.

oYou must have a USB OTG adaptor (not supplied) and a USB Type A cable to connect the USB port of the smartphone to the mini USB port of the MicroLogic X control unit.

The USB Type A cable must correspond to one of the following conditions:

oL ≤ 1 m, minimum diameter AWG 26/28

oL ≤ 2 m, minimum diameter AWG 24 (example: Molex Ref 88732-8902)

Connecting a Smartphone with EcoStruxure Power Device App to Mini USB Port

Follow the steps below to connect to the MicroLogic X control unit using the mini USB port.

Step

Action

1

Connect your smartphone to the mini USB port of the MicroLogic X control unit using a USB OTG adaptor and a USB Type A cable.

The smartphone provides power to the MicroLogic X 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

Communication

Low