GE F650 Manual

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1.1.1.2  Communication board withdrawal/insertion
The modular design of the relay allows for the withdrawal and insertion of the communication module.
Figure 1-1: Module withdrawal/insertion shows the location of communication modules on the rear part of the relay. 
Qualified personnel must carry out the insertion or extraction of the communication boards only after disconnecting the 
relay auxiliary voltage...

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1.1.1.3  Magnetic module terminals
The transformer module for the VTs and CTs is already connected to a female connector screwed to the case. The current 
inputs incorporate shorting bars, so that the module can be extracted without the need to short-circuit the currents 
externally. It is very important, for safety reasons, not to change or switch the terminals for CTs and VTs.
Figure 1-1: Rear view of F650...

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1.1.2  Inspection checklist
1. Unwrap the relay and inspect the relay for physical damage.
2. View the nameplate and verify that the correct model has been or
dered and delivered. The model number is at the 
top.
Figure 1-2: Identif ication label (A4454P6)
Please ensure that you received the following items with your relay:
• Mounting screws for f ixing the relay to a cabinet
• GE EnerVista™ DVD (includes the...

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Note: If there is any physical damage detected on the relay, or any of the contents list ed are missing, please contact 
GE Grid Solutions, Multilin immediately:
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1.1.3  Safety instructions
The F650 ground screw shown in Figure 1-3: Location of grounding screw must be correctly grounded.
Figure 1-3: Location of grounding screw
Before communicating with the F650 through the front USB port , ensure that the computers power supply is grounded. 
When using a laptop, it is recommended that the power supply be disconnected. In many cases the laptop may not be 
correctly...

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1.1.3.1  General safety instructions
• Failure to practice safe working procedures is likely to damage the equipment , cause severe injury and/or death.
• The use of appropriate safety gloves, safety glasses and pr
 otective clothing are recommended during equipment 
installation, maintenance and service of the equipment .
• All procedures must be strictly adhered to.
• Failure to observe and follow the in...

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1.1.3.2  Warning symbols
The following table explains the meaning of warning symbols that may appear on the device or in this manual.
Note: Read all instructions included in package before using your product. Additional safety information
Product Safety Supplement document available at; http://www.gegridsolutions.com/ProductSafety/
The relevant circuit is direct current .
Le circuit principal est à courant...

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1.2  Overview
1.2.1  Introduction to the 650 family of relays
The GE 650 family relay is a new generation of digital and  multifunction equipment that is easily incorporated into 
automation systems, at both the station and enterprise levels.
1.2.2  Hardware architecture
1.2.2.1  F650 basic design
The 650 is a digital-based device containing a central processing unit (CPU) that handles multiple types of input and...

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1.2.2.2  F650 signal type
Contact Inputs/Outputs: Digital signals.
CT and VT inputs: Signals coming from the inputs of current and voltage transformers, used for monitoring the power 
system signals.
Remote CAN Bus Inputs/Outputs: Signals associated with physical input/output contacts from a Remote Digital Input/
Output Module (CIO) connected to the 650 unit via the CAN Bus existing in options X, Y, Z, C and M for rear...

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Available Options are:
Table 1-2: REAR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS BOARD 2
For options C and D you must select the active physical media, by means of an internal selector inside the module. The 
factory configuration for this selection is the 10/100BaseTX port. For firmware versions 7.00 and above, the following 
options are available:
Finally, internal communication with input and output modules is performed via an...