9400200990 Rev I DGC-2020 BESTCOMSPlus Software 4-7
Lower Menu Bar (DGC-2020 Plug-In)
View
This clickable icon allows you to view the Metering Panel, Settings Panel, or Show Settings Information.
Open File
This clickable icon is used to open a saved settings file.
Connect/Disconnect
Opens the DGC-2020 Connection screen allowing the user to connect via USB or a modem. Also used to
disconnect from the device.
Preview Metering
Clicking on this icon will bring up the Print Preview screen where a preview of the Metering printout is
shown. Click on the printer icon to send to a printer.
Options
When clicked, a drop-down list appears. Live Mode Settings puts BESTCOMSPlus in Live mode where
settings are automatically sent to the device in real time as they are changed.
Send Settings
This button is used when BESTCOMSPlus is not operating in Live Mode. Click on this button after making
a setting change to send the modified setting to the DGC-2020.
SETTINGS EXPLORER
The Settings Explorer is a convenient tool within BESTCOMSPlus used to navigate through the various
settings screens of the DGC-2020 plug-in as listed in the following paragraphs.
Logic setup will be necessary after making certain setting changes. For more information, refer to Section
5, BESTlogic+ Programmable Logic.
DGC-2020 AND SYSTEM PARAMETERS
Prior to use, the DGC-2020 must be configured for operation in the intended application. The description
of these configuration settings is organized as follows:
• General Settings
• Communications
• System Parameters
• Programmable Inputs
• Alarm Configuration
• Generator Protection
• Breaker Management
• Bias Control Settings
• Multigen Management
• Programmable Senders
• BESTlogic+ Programmable Logic
GENERAL SETTINGS
General DGC-2020 settings consist of settings controlling the HMI display and indicators. Additional
general settings include style number configuration, DGC-2020 identification, DGC-2020 version
information, and device security setup.
NOTE
In the following descriptions, superscript letters (e.g., setting
X
) mark words and
phrases relating to DGC-2020 settings. Each letter references settings illustrated
in BESTCOMSPlus. Lettered notes at the end of each group of descriptions
provide the range and increment for each setting.
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