Schneider Electric LV434010 – Module IFE – Modbus TCP – No Gateway, BCM 2W CJB

Schneider Electric LV434010 – Module IFE – Modbus TCP – No Gateway, BCM 2W CJB

Schneider Electric LV434010 – IFE Ethernet Interface Module for Modbus TCP

The Schneider Electric LV434010, often referred to as an Interface Module (IFE), is a crucial communication gateway designed to integrate specific Schneider Electric power monitoring and control devices directly into an Ethernet network using the Modbus TCP protocol. Its key value is that it eliminates the need for a separate, centralized hardware gateway, providing a cost-effective and simplified connectivity solution.

Key Features & Highlights

• Direct Ethernet Integration: Connects compatible devices directly to a local area network (LAN) via a standard RJ45 Ethernet port.

• Modbus TCP Protocol: Communicates using the widely adopted industrial Ethernet protocol, Modbus TCP, ensuring compatibility with most SCADA, BMS (Building Management Systems), and PLCs.

• No Central Gateway Required: This is its defining feature. It acts as a dedicated, distributed gateway for the device it’s attached to, reducing system complexity and cost.

• Simple Configuration: Typically configured via a web browser interface or dedicated software tools like EcoStruxure Power Commission.

• Powerful Data Access: Allows for the reading of all measurement data, status information, and, for some connected devices, the setting of configuration parameters and control commands.

• Compact and DIN-Rail Mountable: Designed for easy installation in electrical panels and enclosures.

Primary Function: “The Translator”

Think of the LV434010 as a sophisticated translator. It takes the native communication language of specific Schneider Electric power devices (which is often a proprietary or other serial protocol) and translates it into the universal language of industrial Ethernet networks, Modbus TCP.

This allows a single device, like a circuit breaker or power meter, to become a native node on your network, making its data available to any system that can speak Modbus TCP.

Typical Applications

The LV434010 is used to network-enable a wide range of equipment, including:

• Masterpact MTZ Circuit Breakers: For reading electrical parameters (current, voltage, power, energy), status (ON/OFF/TRIPPED), and receiving alarms.

• Micrologic Control Units: The “brains” inside Masterpact breakers.

• Power Logic Power Meters: Such as the PM800 series, for comprehensive energy and power quality monitoring.

• Other Compatible Devices within the Schneider Electric low-voltage portfolio.

Use Case Example: You have a Masterpact MTZ breaker protecting a critical feeder. By adding the LV434010 IFE module, you can now see real-time current draw, energy consumption, and receive an immediate alert on your building management system if the breaker trips—all over your existing plant or building network.

Technical Specifications (Summary)