USB Connection

Description

From a PC running EcoStruxure Power Commission software, you can access all of the monitoring and control functions of the MicroLogic X control unit by connecting a PC directly to the mini USB port of the control unit.

Prerequisites for Using a USB Connection

The prerequisites for establishing a USB connection are:

oYou must have the USB driver installed on the PC.

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 cable (reference LV850067SP) to connect the USB port of the PC to the mini USB port of the MicroLogic X control unit.

Connecting a PC Running EcoStruxure Power Commission Software 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 PC to the mini USB port of the MicroLogic X control unit using a cable with reference LV850067SP.

The PC provides power to the MicroLogic X control unit if necessary.

2

Start EcoStruxure Power Commission software on the PC and log in.

3

On the EcoStruxure Power Commission home page, connect to the MicroLogic X control unit. There are different ways to connect EcoStruxure Power Commission software to the MicroLogic X control unit, depending on whether it is the first connection and how the device was discovered. For more information, refer to EcoStruxure Power Commission Online Help.

4

With EcoStruxure Power Commission software connected to the MicroLogic X control unit you have access to all functions of the software.

Control Unit Test Mode

The test mode is activated when EcoStruxure Power Commission software is connected to the device through a PC connected to the mini USB port on the MicroLogic X control unit and the Force trip button is clicked. For more information, refer to EcoStruxure Power Commission Online Help.

Predefined Events

The function generates the following events:

Code

Event

History

Severity

0x1301 (4865)

Connection on USB port

Communication

Low

0x1302 (4866)

Control unit in test mode

Diagnostic

Low

0x1303 (4867)

Injection test in progress

Diagnostic

Low

0x1304 (4868)

Test aborted by user

Diagnostic

Low

Recommended Actions

Code

Event

Recommended actions

0x1301 (4865)

Connection on USB port

Do not unplug USB port before closing EcoStruxure Power Commission software.

0x1302 (4866)

Control unit in test mode

Exit the test mode after test.

0x1303 (4867)

Injection test in progress

Wait until the test is completed.