Connection modes

Possible connections between device and Ekip Connect
It is possible to connect Ekip Connect to a device via:

connections via USB (Ekip Test & Programming and Ekip Programming)
connections via serial network (Modbus RS485)
connections via Ethernet network (Modbus TCP, Ekip Link)

IMPORTANT: when connecting via USB, using accessories other than those from ABB may damage the device.

Connection via Ekip T&P and Ekip Programming

This architecture is for connection via Ekip T&P and Ekip Programming converters. For test functions, it is necessary to connect via Ekip T&P. Connect the converter to a USB port on the computer on one side and to the front connector on the device on the other side.

IMPORTANT: only use the cables supplied with the converter to connect to the device. Do not use cables other than those supplied.

Connection via serial line

Use system communication modules (e.g.: PR122/P with PR120/D-M module) or integrated systems (e.g.: PR223EF).

You need a serial line converter to convert the RS485 line (device side) to the line available on the computer (e.g.: RS232, USB, Ethernet). The communication protocol used is Modbus RTU.

Connection to the system bus is required. Connection to the system bus is indicated by W1 and W2 on the circuit diagram of the devices.

For details about network configuration, please refer to the document “Communication via bus with ABB circuit-breakers”, available here.

Connection via Ethernet

IMPORTANT: to connect to the device, Ekip Connect must be connected to the same Ethernet network to which the device is connected.
For circuit breakers, use the Ekip Com communication module for the relevant network protocol (e.g. Ekip Com Modbus TCP/IP and Ekip Com Ethernet/IP).
>> For details about network configuration, please refer to the document “Communication via bus with ABB circuit-breakers”, available here.
For other devices equipped with an Ethernet port, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the device.