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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...