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...

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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...

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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,...

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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 .
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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)
–...

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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...

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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...

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F650 Digital Bay Controller
Chapter 6:  Commissioning
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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...

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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...