GE F650 Manual

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Figure 5-2: Select f irmware f ile
3. Once the new f irmware f ile has been selected, click  Upg
 rade to continue.
Figure 5-3: Upgrade f irmware selected f ile
4. Fill in the device IP address, serial  nu
 mber, and order code as needed. (The order code is not required for f irmware 
versions below 1.70). 
						

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Figure 5-4: Relay serial number
5. If the relay is not an enhanced model or one with control functionality, click  Upgrade
  Firmware to continue the 
process (see the following f igure).
At this point, proceeding with the upgrade erases all data  stored in the equipment, including the calibration settings in 
firmware versions below 1.50. It is necessary to save all settings to a file now if you have not already done so. 
						

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Click Yes to continue. A message is displayed indicating that a local network reboot is necessary (see following figure). 
Proceed as follows:
• In the Windows Control Panel ( Start > Control Panel), navigate to Network Connection > Local Network . Right-click 
and select  Disable. Conf irm that the Local Network status is now Disabled. Restart the local network in the same 
screen (right-click and select  Enable). Wait until the local network status is Enabled before continuing.
•Click  Upgrade F
 irmware to continue the process (as shown). 
						

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Figure 5-5: Advisory for local network reboot
6. When upgrading models with Enhanced protection or  contr
 ol functionality (see model selection), the upgrade 
program requires a password to continue (as shown).
Figure 5-6: Relay upgrade password 
						

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For a model with specialized functionality and a password requirement, contact GE Multilin.
The following parameters must be clearly indicated in the order:
• Unit serial number
• Current model option (befor
 e memory upgrade)
• Desired model option (after memory upgrade)
• Unit MAC address (available in the identif ication label)
7. Once the upgrade parameters have been entered, click  OK. 
 When communication has been established, the program 
shows a message requesting a reboot of the 650 (turn the re lay off and then back on) to continue with the upgrade 
process.
8. Once the relay has been rebooted, you are prompted to select the new f irmware upgrade f ile (update.txt).
The upgrade files, including update.txt, can be obtained online (http://www.gegridsolutions.com/index.htm) or from 
the Technical Service Dept. at any GE Multilin facility. Save th e files in a directory in the root drive or the PC desktop. 
Extract any zipped files.
Browse to the update.txt file and click Open. 
						

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Figure 5-7: Firmware f ile selection
9. A voltage range selection window appears (see following f igu r
 e). This voltage range is closely related to the serial 
number of the relay. For relays manufactured with f irmware version 5.70 or higher (from May 2015 onwards), the 
EnerVista 650 Setup program automatically selects the approp riate voltage range for the unit based on the serial 
number, showing the selection with a step li ne square over the proper option. Click OK. 
In case an incorrect option is selected , metering errors may arise during normal operation (current and voltage values 
incorrectly displayed). In order to correct this behavior,  the firmware upgrade process must be repeated and the 
correct option must be selected. 
Figure 5-8: AC voltage range selection - extended V range (version 2)
10. Click Ye
 s.
11. The Upgrade Firmware button is now enabled (f igure below). Click to start the upgrade. 
						

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Figure 5-9: Initiate upgrade
During the upgrade process, the program displays the files that are being upgraded. 
Figure 5-10: Firmware f ile selection 
						

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12. When the f ile transfer is f inished, a message is displayed indicating that it is necessary to wait before resetting the 
unit , in order to start working with the new f irmware version in the relay (f igure below). 
13. When the whole process has f inished a message is displa yed a
 sking to switch the F650 on and off (f igure below).
Figure 5-11: Firmware f ile selection
14. Click  Ok (Aceptar) . At
  this point , the f irmware upgrade is f inished and the relay can be powered OFF and ON to check 
that the f irmware has been upgraded properly. 
15. User settings and logic f iles downloading
When upgrading the firmware the entire settings and relay co nfiguration are reset to factory default values. Then the 
User is committed to download th e settings, configuration and logic files to the relay in order to get it fully operative. 
Calibration settings and configuration must be reloaded to the relay the relay.
To recover and download the different files to the relay go to Enervista 650 Setup and at the top menu bar choose:
•Communication > Calibratio n > Set Calibration Files: to restore calibration settings, if necessary.
• Fi
le > Conf ig File (*.650) Converter : to convert the setting and conf iguration f ile *.650 for the relay (if it was in a 
previous version format).
• File 
> Send Info to Relay:  to send the new settings and configuration f ile to the unit .
5.1.4  Summary of main steps
5.1.4.1  Boot code upgrade (*)
1. Install the proper version of the EnerVista 650 Setup software. 
						

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2. Connect a RS-232cable to the front port relay and connect an Ethernet cable to the rear Ethernet port (crossover 
cable for back-to-back connection and straight-through Ethernet cable for hub or switch) .
3. Save all calibration settings to a f ile.
4. Save all data from the relay (settings, oscillography, events).
5. In the EnerVista 650 Setup software, select  C
 ommunication > Upgrade Relay .
6. Follow the upgrade instructions, and select the boot program bin f ile.
7. Reboot the relay as required by the upgrade program.
8. Continue with the upgrade instructions, setting the IP address and gateway when prompted.
5.1.4.2  Firmware upgrade(*)
1. Install the proper version of the EnerVista 650 Setup software.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the rear Ethernet port (a cr
 oss-over cable for back-to-back connection and straight-
through cable for hub or switch).
3. Set the appropriate IP address in the relay.
4. Set the appropriate IP address in the PC.
5. In the EnerVista 650 Setup software, select  C
 ommunication > Upgrade Relay .
6. Enter the IP address, serial number, ad order code of the relay as prompted.
7. Reboot the relay as required by the upgrade program.
8. Locate the upgrade.txt f ile for the correct relay model.
9. Click Upgrade Firmware to initiate the upgrade process.
10. Reboot the relay as required by the upgrade program to complete the upgrade process.
11. Set calibration settings (from the PC to the relay) for versions lower than 1.50.
12. All settinga and conf iguration are now set to the factory default .
13. Send new settings and conf iguration f iles to the relay if needed.
 (*) The boot code upgrade must be performed using a crossed copper cable (RJ45) connected to  the PC. It is not necessary 
to modify the internal fiber/cable switch, as the upgrade is carried out at 10 Mb/s, and thus there is no cable/fiber 
conflict.This does not apply to the firmware upgrade, which can be performed either with the  Ethernet fiber connection, or 
with the cable connection.
Note: See chapter 13 F650 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE if there is any problem during the upgrade process. 
						

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5.2  Firmware upgrade version 7.00 or above
This section explains how to upgrade the F650 firmware code for version V7.00 or higher.
BOOT CODE RELEASE NOTES
It is mandatory to maintain version compatibility between fi rmware and boot code in the upgrade procedure, otherwise 
the relay will not start after upgrading.
BEFORE PERFORMING THE UPGRADE PROCEDURE CHECK THAT BOOT AND FIRMWARE VERSION MATCH.
5.2.1  Communication parameters
1. Ethernet Connection/Type - Firmware  upgrade processes require Ethernet comm unications. It is strongly recommended 
to use a direct connection between the PC and the relay us ing a Cross-Over RJ45 Ethernet cable, instead a direct 
connection through a hub or switch. 
2. Relay IP Address - It must be assigned a IP address to the relay in the Ethernet parameters via HMI at Product Setup > 
Communication > Ethernet > Ethernet E, A or B menu or via Enervista 650 Setup at Setpoint > Product Setup > 
Communication Settings > Network (Ethernet) E, A or B as shown in the Table below.
Table 5-2: Ethernet parameters
3. Example of IP Address Configuration:
The IP address and other parameters already assigned in the process are: 
IP Address:192.168.37.177 
Netmask:255.255.255.0 
Gateway:192.168.37.10
FirmwareBootwareEnervista7.127.127.207.207.127.20
PRODUCT SETUP > COMMUNICATION SETTINGS  > NETWORK (ETHERNET) NAMEEVALUE UNITS RANGEIP Address Oct1 192 [0 : 255]IP Address Oct2168[0 : 255]IP Address Oct337[0 : 255]IP Address Oct4177[0 : 255]Netmask Oct1255[0 : 255]Netmask Oct2255[0 : 255]Netmask Oct3255[0 : 255]Netmask Oct40[0 : 255]
PRODUCT SETUP > COMMUNICATION SETTINGS > ROUTING NAMEEVALUE UNITS RANGEDefault RT GWY Oct1192 [0 : 255]Default RT GWY Oct2168[0 : 255]Default RT GWY Oct337[0 : 255]Default RT GWY Oct410[0 : 255]