USB Programming Port

Overview

The following illustration shows the location of the USB mini-B programming port of the controller:

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The USB Mini-B Port is the programming port you can use to connect a PC with a USB host port using EcoStruxure Machine Expert software. Using a typical USB cable, this connection is suitable for quick updates of the program or short duration connections to perform maintenance and inspect data values. It is not suitable for long-term connections such as commissioning or monitoring without the use of specially adapted cables to help minimize electromagnetic interference.

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UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION OR INOPERABLE EQUIPMENT

oYou must use a shielded USB cable such as a BMX XCAUSBH0•• secured to the functional ground (FE) of the system for any long-term connection.

oDo not connect more than one controller or bus coupler at a time using USB connections.

oDo not use the USB port(s), if so equipped, unless the location is known to be non-hazardous.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

Characteristics

The following table describes the characteristics for the USB Programming port:

Parameter

USB Programming Port

Standard

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Device

Connector type

Mini-B

Maximum baud rate

480 Mbit/s

Protocol supported

oEcoStruxure Machine Expert Protocol

oFTP Server

oHTTP Server

Supplied current

No

Maximum cable length

3 m (9.8 ft)

Isolation

None