USB Mini-B Programming Port

Overview

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.

 WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION OR INOPERABLE EQUIPMENT
  • You 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.
  • Do not connect more than one controller or bus coupler at a time using USB connections.
  • Do 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.

The following figure shows the location of the USB Mini-B programming port:

Characteristics

This table describes the characteristics of the USB Mini-B programming port:

Parameter

USB Programming Port

Function

Compatible with USB 2.0

Connector type

Mini-B

Isolation

550 Vac for 1 minute

Cable type

Shielded

Max. Baud Rate

12 Mbits/sec

Max. cable length

5 m (16.5 ft)

Supported protocols

Machine Expert Protocol

FTP

HTTP

Modbus