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Abbreviation Term Description

Eth. Ethernet Ethernet is a local area network (LAN) technology. 

The Ethernet standard specifies the physical medium, access control rules and the message 

frames.

HMI / 

WebHMI

Human Machine Interface

Hard- and Software which implements the user interface.

A WebHMI is a SW providing the HMI in an Internet 

web browser

LVS Low voltage switchgear

Low voltage switchgear assembly built in accordance with IEC 61439-1.

MCC Motor Control Centre Common term for switchgear used for motor control and protection.

MNS Modular Low Voltage Switchgear family from ABB

UMC /

M10x

Universal Motor Controller 

An intelligent motor controller for 3-phase AC induction motors combining the two classical functions of motor protection and motor management in a single device plus offering diagnostic 

and fieldbus communication.

MTQ22-FBP The MTQ22-FBP Ethernet adapter module allows 

the connection of FBP devices to Ethernet

MNS iS The integrated intelligent switchgear solution 

from ABB.

MStart

MFeed

MControl

MConnect

MSpeed

MLink

MView

MNavigate

MNS iS components integrated in the switchgear, 

see the MNS iS System Guide for technical details

OPC Open Platform Communications

The industrial de-facto standard for exchange of 

information between components and process 

supervision and monitoring applications using 

TCP/IP based networks

OPC ID OPC Network identifier

The OPC ID configured for MLink devices and for 

the OPC Server defines, which MLink devices are 

communicating to which OPC server. This defines 

a kind of logical sub-net within a certain IP network.

TCP/IP Transmission Control 

Protocol / Internet 

Protocol

TCP/IP is a high-level connection oriented, reliable, full duplex communication protocol developed for networked integration of the heterogeneous computer systems.

NAMUR NAMUR is an international user association of automation technology in process industries.

1.3 Related Documentation

[1] 1TGC910001B0204 MNS iS System Guide

[2] 1TGC910232M0201 OPC Server Interface Manual V7.7

[3] 1TGC910221M0201 MNS iS Interface Manual Web Interface_Rel_7.0

[4] NE107 (2006-02-10) NAMUR Recommendation Self-Monitoring and Diagnosis of Field Devices

1.4 Related System Version

The content of this document is related to MService V7.7 and onwards

1.5 Cyber Security 

Following cyber security-based recommendations must be considered using MService device in an industrial Ethernet network environment:

• MService shall be connected to an isolated network in general. If MService is connected to a 

plant network a firewall shall be considered to control access to MService web-based user interface.

• Insertion of a USB drive / pen-drive / stick into a USB port of MService shall be prevented at any 

time except connecting an external hard-disk for data backup purpose. Inserting a faulty USB 

drive (e.g. with faulty USB-HID(*) descriptor) can lead to a stop of MService functionality. In such 

a case MService will not record any data from connected field devices any longer and a device 

reboot is required.

To prevent an unrestricted access to the USB ports of MService USB Port Locks shall be used.

These port locks reduce the risk of data leakage, data theft and unauthorized uploads with a 

software-free solution that physically blocks USB ports from unauthorized access. There’s even 

an option to block multiple adjacent ports with one lock and allow continued secure use of authorized USB devices.

• User must log-off from MService when leaving the workplace to prevent another person using 

the active login account. The log-off button must be used in this case as closing the Web 

browser will not terminate the active web-session.

(*) HID - Human Interface Device

2 System Overview

2.1 Product Concept

The MService device implements an innovative approach to condition monitoring: The supervision of 

the performance and health status of a MNS and MNS iS switchgear are made possible with a smallscale and easy-to-use embedded industrial PC.

The MService implements the whole condition monitoring concept from collecting field level real-time 

data to performing assessment algorithms. Based on that, it is possible to work out a prognosis of 

developing situations and prompting the operator for action. However, if the situation continues and 

results in a tripping or failure, the MService offers clear diagnosis for fast problem resolution.

MService targets two main application scenarios:

• Customer’s staff can use the device for performance analysis and continuous support of 

maintenance planning for MNS and MNS iS system, with MService installed as permanent part of 

the switchgear.

• ABB’s service personnel use the device to place it in a customer’s switchgear to support customer decisions in keeping the switchgear in good condition by collecting data for a certain 

time and derive an assessment on the switchgear performance and operational status.

To fit to these scenarios, the MService employs a small-scale, compact approach to enable fast commissioning and ease of use.