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ABB MNS iS System Setup & Operation Quick Guide / System Release 6.0 – Rev.2 / Aug. 2011
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1.6.5 Integration of SACE Circuit Breakers
via
MConnect
MConnect serves for MNS iS communication to
ABB SACE circuit breakers Emax, T7 and X1.
MConnect connects to their programmable
release units (PR) and supports the following
functions:
Reading of circuit breakers status and
measuring values and
Control of circuit breakers
The following hardware versions are available:
MConnect basic version containing the main
board with:
7DI
4 relay outputs
MConnect options like:
4DI2DO or 7DI board for additional digital
signals
AIAO or 2AI board for analog signals
and combinations of DIO and AIO cards
Version example
Main board
AIAO board or
2AI board
Figure 14 MConnect module
Please see MNS iS MConnect Interface Manual
for all available types.
The MConnect together with a special type of
control condapter is usually mounted in the
measuring recess of the circuit breaker cubicle.
Figure 15 MConnect mounted in circuit breaker cubicle
(measuring recess)