ABB Ekip Connect

Presentation

Ekip Connect is ABB’s software for interfacing ABB-compatible low-voltage devices via computer. It allows you to configure, monitor, control and test devices.

Ekip Connect can connect to devices via USB, serial network or Ethernet network. Connection is made via the front test connector, or via communication modules installed on the device.

Note: Some device models can only be configured with Ekip Connect

Ekip Connect functions

Ekip Connect, depending on the device, can perform the following main functions:

Monitor the status of the connected device and record information.
Execute the operation, reset, signalling commands, etc.
Configure protection releases and devices with customised parameters and logic.
Download information from releases equipped with Data logger.
Create communication reports.
Save and restore configurations.
Perform tests on releases.
Update firmware of connected devices, modules and accessories.
View, manage and activate software packages from ABB Marketplace to enable new functionality on devices.
Manage provisioning of devices on the ABB Ability cloud platform (legacy functionality).

Interface

Area	Description
A	Scanning: page to scan devices (Introduction). Devices: list of devices detected by the scan allowing you to select another device to communicate with without moving from the current page.
B	Summary information of the communicating device: Customised device name (parameter CB Tag name editable in Classic view > Unit configuration > Customisable information) Device type (parameter CB Type also visible in Classic view > Information > General parameters) Device family identifier Device status: : found but connection not yet established / (alternately): connected and operating normally / (alternately): connected but with active alarms : disconnected
C	Pages available for the communicating device (Communication with devices). Note: the pages are displayed only if there is a device communicating.
D	Marketplace: page to purchase, view and install software packages for the device (Marketplace). Tools: page for access to Ekip Connect tools.
E	Top bar with buttons: : to access the Idea Tank page to provide product suggestions and feedback. : to authenticate yourself, find out the enabled role and duration, request a role and disconnect. : to open the notification area for updates, news, bug fixing, discounts and marketplace opportunities. : to open the help manual to see documentation : to open the software settings menu, in particular: Change language and interface theme. Display the message area (Message area). Update the software and download the latest firmware for devices. Find out the software version, user licence, legal notes and list of open source components.
F	Work area that is populated according to the page selected.

Message areaTo display the message area, in ellipsis icon

click on View and enable Lower area.

The message area displays messages sent to devices.

The following operations are possible:

Button	Function
Clear All	Deletes the message list.
Errors	Shows/conceals the error messages.
Warnings	Shows/conceals the warning messages.
Messages	Shows/conceals the information messages.

Connection to Internet

Ekip Connect can also be used in offline mode.

The PC only needs to be connected to the Internet for the following functions:

Perform authentication for Ekip Connect, after which the user remains authenticated for 30 days, even without an Internet connection.
Purchase a package in Marketplace.
Activate a package on the device from Marketplace.
View the licences available to the user and related to the connected device.
Manage provisioning of devices on the ABB Ability cloud platform (legacy functionality).