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Internal accessories | 1 - Ekip Com Modbus RTU
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Internal accessories
1 - Ekip Com Modbus RTU
Ekip Com Modbus RTU
is a communication accessory which allows Ekip Touch to be integrated into an RS-
485 network with Modbus RTU communication protocol, with remote supervision and monitoring functions.
You can perform the following operations remotely:
• read Ekip Touch measurements and information
• provide information about the status of the circuit-breaker (open, closed, tripped)
• manage certain controls, including opening and closing the actuator (MOE-E)
• access information and parameters not available on the display
NOTE:
the remote open and close commands of the circuit-breaker can only be executed if
Ekip Touch is in the Remote configuration
The System Interface document is available for mapping the module in its communication network. All the
required communication and command details are listed in the document (page 129).
IMPORTANT: each circuit-breaker can house one module only; configuration with
external communication modules is not allowed if an internal module is present
Connections
To connect the module to its communication network and for references about the terminals, please consult
circuit diagrams
.
The module is supplied with a 1-meter length cable for interfacing with its network.
NOTE:
different cables are supplied, depending on whether the circuit-breaker version is
fixed/plug-in or withdrawable. For further details, please consult document
To connect the module to Ekip Touch, please consult document
.
Power supply
Ekip Com Modbus RTU
is supplied directly by the Ekip Touch to which it is connected.
NOTE:
communication between Ekip Touch and the module is interrupted in the absence of
auxiliary power supply