GE F650 Manual

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Note: To assure that the configuration is correctly setup it is possible to perform a ping command from the PC. 
Then the PC settings should be the same pattern as follows:
IP Address:192.168.37.xxx
Netmask:255.255.255.0
Gateway:192.168.37.10 (if desired)
Where XXX is a number between 0 and 255 that is not assigned to any other device to avoid collisions. 
5.2.2  Firmware version upgrade
5.2.2.1  Introduction
1. The relay settings and conf iguration will be lost , so it is advisable to save them to a f ile.
2. In case of error during the f irmware upgrading process, 
 the user can repeat the whole process as many times as 
necessary.
3. Fir
mware upgrading process should be  done using the EnerVista 650 Setup software and Ethernet connection (Port 
ETH_E, A or B) via  Cross-Over RJ45 Ethernet cable.  
5.2.2.2  Firmware upgrade
1. Once the communication with the relay through Ethernet  connection has been verif ied, enter the EnerVista 650 Setup 
program, select Communication and the Upgrade Relay option on the top menu bar.
2. Select Device Upgrade 
 FW&Boot>=7.00 and click […] to browse for the f ile. The appropriate *.SFD f ile should be 
obtained from, http://www.gegridsol utions.com/index.htm or from The Technical Service Dept . at any GE Multilin 
facility. The f ile must be saved in the root drive or in th e desktop of the PC. Choose the corresponding f irmware f ile for 
upgrading the device. 
						

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3. Enter communication parameters for the relay being upgraded and click  Upgrade.
Figure 5-1:  Relay communication parameters
If the IP address is incorrect one, the following message is shown:
4. If the IP address is correctly set , then the message *.SFD  Sending f ile is displayed. A sending f ile status bar shows the 
progress of the upgrade.
5. If the f ile is not sent successfully, the following message box is displayed. 
						

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6. After sending the f ile successfully, the upgrade process starts:
7. When the flashing upgrade process f inishes, a message is displayed requesting a relay reboot .
8. User settings and logic f iles downloading
When upgrading the firmware the entire settings and relay configuration are reset to factory default values. Then the User 
is committed to download the settings, configuration and logic files to the relay in order to get it fully operative.
Calibration settings and configuration must be loaded to the relay once the upgrade process has finished.
To recover and download the different files to the relay use Enervista 650 Setup and at the top menu bar choose: 
						

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•Communication > Calibratio n > Set Calibration Files: to restore in the relay the 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).
• Fil
e > Send Info to Relay : to send the new settings and conf iguration f ile to the unit .
5.2.2.3  Order code upgrade process
In the case of a relay model with specialized functionality (or a new order code requirement) with password requirement 
(see model selection), the program  requests a password to continue. 
1. To reach the window where the password is requested, the user must be communicating with the relay (ONLINE 
MODE). On the File menu the following submenu is  available (for f irmware versions above 7.00):
Figure 5-1: Order code submenu
2. Click Order Code on the menu and the following window is displayed: 
						

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Figure 5-2: Set order code
3. This window only allows changing the last digit , which  r
 efers to supported communications protocols options. Click 
Send:
Figure 5-3: Password requir
 ement (special models)
4. The users must contact GE Multilin and prov ide 
 the following parameters in their order:
– Unit serial number
–

 Current model option (before memory upgrade)
–  Desired model option (after memory upgrade)
–  Unit MAC address (available in the identif ication label)
5. Once the password is obtained, enter it when prompted.Tthe following messages appear if the password is correct .: 
						

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Figure 5-4: Executed successfully
6. After the successful operation, the SEND button is disabled.  It is not 
 allowed to make another change from here, so it 
can be seen what changes have been made. The new order code appears on the status bar.
Figure 5-5: New order code
5.2.3  Summary of main f irmware upgrade steps
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- 
						

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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. Select the appropriate f ile (D CL0
 00CAXXX.SDF) for the upgrade.
7. Enter the IP address, serial number, and unit identif ier of the relay as prompted.
8. Click  Upgrade F
 ile to initiate the upgrade process.
9. Reboot the relay as required by the upgrade program to complete the upgrade process.
10. All setting and conf iguration are now set to the factory default .
11. Send new settings and conf iguration f iles to the relay if needed.
NOTICESee chapter 13 F650 trouble shooting guide, if  there is any problem during the upgrading 
process. 
						

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F650 Digital Bay Controller
Chapter 6:  Commissioning
GE
Grid Solutions
COMMISSIONING
6.1  Visual inspection
Verify that the relay has not suffered any damage during transportation, and that all screws are correctly fixed, and all 
relay terminal boards are in good condition.
Verify that the information shown on the relay front plate corresponds to the data shown on the display, and to the 
requested relay model.
Display information:
Firmware version 
Kernel version F650 X.XX(K.KK) 
GENERAL ELECTRIC 
F650XXXXXXXXX
19200N81 MODBUS:254
Model 
						

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6.2 OUT OF SERVICE SETTING CHAPTER 6:  COMMISSIONING
6.2  Out of service setting
The Relay Out Of Service setting is configured in Setpoint > System Setup > Miscellaneous. The unit also has an Out of 
Service status that is configured in Relay configuration > Protection elements. When active, these states stop all 
changes to PLC equations and functions, including changes to th e input/output boards, so if there is a change in any input 
or output the unit will not show this change until it has returned to ready mode. For example if an output is closed and the 
unit goes to the Out of Service state, the output is kept closed even if the state that closed it changes and would otherwise 
open the output. When the unit goes out of the Out of Service state, the output is then opened.
When the Out of Service status goes to ON, or the setting has been changed to Enabled, the ready LED also changes to 
red. Be careful if ready LED is linked to an output, because the output will not change its state. To set outputs to ready 
state see factory default Logic & Configuration in the detailed  manual. Take notice that, in the default configuration, the 
general setting out of service is enabled, so it is necessary to change to disabled to start working with the unit
The following figure shows the flow chart of these states