If it is the first time you connect to the Modicon M172 via USB cable and the EcoStruxure Machine Expert HVAC asks you for credentials you will need to use this: User: administrator Password:...

Issue You wish to upgrade your Network Management Card's (NMC) firmware or have been instructed to. You have a device such as a Smart-UPS, Smart-UPS Ultra, Easy UPS On-Line, Easy UPS 3-Phase,...

If you are using a TM3 modules with the letter "K" at the end that means that the module requires a HE10 connector. So have the following references for HE10 connector with flying leads: •...

Internal Arc Classification IAC A-F, A-FL and A-FLR are defined in IEC 62217-200 and help to define internal arc performance of medium voltage or high voltage switchgear. The following definitions...

There are a number of issues: We do not manufacture a complete starter specifically for single phase motors but our 3 phase starters can be wired for single phase applications. Relative to their...

LSC stands for: Loss of Service Continuity category The IEC 62271-200 proposes user-oriented definitions and classifications intended to describe how a given switchgear can be accessed, and what will...

These are available in the full catalogue "Compact NSX" See link below: ComPacT NSX & NSXm Circuit Breakers and Switch Disconnectors from 16 to 630A up to 690V - 2024 Catalogue |...

Issue Register list for Modbus communication Product Line PM5110, PM5330, PM5340, PM5560, PM5563, PM56xx, PM57xx Environment Power Meter Communications Modbus Register List Cause PM5000 series...

In order to identify in our code which M172 model we are using we need to use the two (2) internal variables located in "Operators and blocks". The variables are Par_POLI (Polycarbonate...

Issue: How do I remember the relationship of voltage, current and resistance in an electrical system? Environment: N/A Solution: Voltage (unit of measurement - volt) is like the water pressure in the...

Issue: What is an electrical "ground loop" and how does it affect my equipment? Environment: Ground loops can occur in any situation where multiple electrical devices are interconnected,...

Most industrial proximity sensors (inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic and photo electric) are solid state. The term solid state refers to the type of components used within the sensor. Solid state...

Issue: What is Power Factor Correction (PFC) - Does it help conserve energy? Answer: Explanation 1: Power Factor Correction (PFC) doesn't directly reduce the overall electric consumption of a...

PNP and NPN type outputs are available as 3-wire sensors with a DC voltage power supply (the voltage limits are dependent on the specific sensor): PNP type: switching on the positive voltage load NPN...

For many years, mainland Western Europe has used a mains 3 phase electricity supply nominally rated at 380V AC 50Hz while the UK used 415V AC 50Hz. Currently, all Western European 3 phase supplies...

For many years, mainland Western Europe has used a mains electricity supply rated at nominally 220VAC 50Hz while the UK used 240VAC 50Hz. In 1994, the European Union state members decided to proceed...