GE Pqm 2 Manual

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PQMII Power Quality Meter
Chapter 4: Software
Digital Energy
Softw are
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Overview
Although setpoints can be manually entered using the front panel keys, it is far more 
eff icient and easier to use a computer to download values through the communications 
port . The no-charge EnerVista PQMII Setup Software included with the PQMII makes this a 
quick and convenient process. With the EnerVista PQMII Setup Software running on your 
PC,...

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4.1.2 Hardware
Communications from the EnerVista PQMII Setup Software to the PQMII can be 
accomplished three ways: RS232, RS485, and Ethernet (requires the MultiNET adapter) 
communications. The following f igures below illustrate typical connections for RS232 and 
RS485 communications. For details on Ethernet communications, please see the MultiNET 
manual.
FIGURE 4–1: Communications using The Front RS232 Port 

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FIGURE 4–2: Communications using Rear RS485 Port
4.1.3 Installing the EnerVista PQMII Setup Software
The following minimum requirements must be met for the EnerVista PQMII Setup Software 
to operate on your computer.
• Microsoft Windows 95 or higher operating system
• 64 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended)
• Minimum of 50 MB hard disk space (200 MB recommended)
After ensuring these minimum requirements, use the following procedure to...

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When installation is complete, start the EnerVista Launchpad 
application.
Click the IED Setup section of the Launch Pad window.
In the EnerVista Launch Pad window, click the Install Software button 
Select the “PQMII Power Quality Meter” from the Install Software 
window as shown below. 
Select the “Web” option to ensure the most recent software release, or 
select “CD” if you do not have a web connection. 
Click the Check Now...

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Once the download is complete, double-click the installation program to 
install the EnerVista PQMII Setup Software.
The program will request the user to create a backup 3.5 floppy-disk 
set. If this is desired, click on the Start Copying button; otherwise, 
Click on the CONTINUE WITH PQMII VERSION 1.O1 
INSTALLATION button.
Select the complete path, including the new directory name, where the 
EnerVista PQMII Setup Software will...

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Click Finish to end the installation. 
The PQMII device will be added to the list of installed IEDs in the 
EnerVista Launchpad window, as shown below. 

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4.2 Conf iguring Serial Communications
4.2.1 Description
Before starting, verify that the serial cable is properly connected to either the RS232 port 
on the front panel of the device (for RS232 communications) or to the RS485 terminals on 
the back of the device (for RS485 communications). See 4.1.2: Hardware for connection 
details.
Install and start the latest version of the EnerVista PQMII Setup 
Software (available from the GE...

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4.3 Upgrading Firmware
4.3.1 Description
To upgrade the PQMII f irmware, follow the procedures listed in this section. Upon 
successful completion of this procedure, the PQMII will have new f irmware installed with 
the original setpoints.
The latest f irmware f iles are available from the GE Multilin website at 
http://www.GEmultilin.com.
4.3.2 Saving Setpoints to a File
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Locate the firmware file to load into the PQMII. 
The firmware filename has the following format:
Select the required file.
Click on OK to proceed or Cancel to abort the firmware upgrade.
One f inal warning will appear. This will be the last chance to abort the f irmware 
upgrade. 
Select Ye s to proceed, No to load a different file, or Cancel to abort the 
process.
The EnerVista PQMII Setup Software now prepares the PQMII to...

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The EnerVista PQMII Setup Software will notify the user when the PQMII has 
f inished loading the f ile. 
Carefully read any displayed messages and click OK to return the main 
screen.
If the PQMII does not communicate with the EnerVista PQMII Setup Software, 
ensure that the following PQMII setpoints correspond with the EnerVista PQMII 
Setup Software settings:
MODBUS COMMUNICATION ADDRESS
BAUD RATE
PARIT Y
 (if applicable)
Also,...