USB Connection to the Micrologic X control unit

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Issue:
Description, prerequisites, connecting a PC running EcoStructure Power Commission (EPC) software to Mini USB port

Product Line:
Circuit Breakers

Environment:
Micrologic X, EcoStruxure Power Commission (EPC) Software

Resolution:

Description
From a PC running EPC 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:

You must have the USB driver installed on the PC.
You must have physical access to the Micrologic X control unit to connect the cable directly to the mini USB port of the control unit.
You 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 EPC Software to Mini USB Port
Follow the steps below to connect to the Micrologic X control unit using the mini USB port.

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.
Start EPC software on the PC and log in.
On the EPC home page, connect to the Micrologic X control unit. There are different ways to connect EPC 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 EPC Online Help.
With EPC 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 EPC 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 EPC Online Help.