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Provides information about installing, setting up, using and maintaining the D400.
For field technicians and maintenance personnel responsible for SCADA equipment.
Describes installation, setup, and operation procedures for the D400.
Explains typographic conventions used throughout the manual.
Defines safety words and symbols used in the document.
Access technical information, manuals, and knowledge base topics on the GE Digital Energy website.
Provides contact information for the GE Digital Energy Customer Service Center.
Information and procedure for returning products for repair or servicing.
Information on upgrading D400 firmware for latest functionality and improvements.
Essential safety guidelines and instructions for working with the D400.
Explains the meaning of warning symbols used in the manual and on the D400.
Details CE Mark compliance and RoHS restrictions for the D400.
General description of the D400 Substation Gateway's capabilities and purpose.
Detailed system, communication, electrical, physical, and environmental specs.
Guidelines for storing the D400 to maintain its condition and reliability.
Overview of the main steps required to install and set up the D400.
Lists the necessary tools and equipment for installing the D400.
An introduction to the D400's front and rear panels and their components.
Guidance on mounting the D400 in a rack or substation panel.
Procedure for inserting the Lithium battery into the D400 main board.
Lists available communication card types for serial, network, and other interfaces.
Instructions for adjusting switch settings on communication cards.
Details the RS-232 adapter, its configuration options, and switch settings.
Details the RS-485 adapter, its configuration options, and switch settings.
Details the fiber optic serial adapter, its variants, and switch settings.
Details the IRIG-B input adapter, its input formats, and switch settings.
Details the 4-port TP Ethernet switch and its connections.
Details the COM2 port adapter for dial-up interfaces.
Details the USB KVM and audio adapter for local HMI connections.
Overview of serial and network connection types supported by the D400.
Details serial connection types supported, including RS-232, RS-485, and Fiber Optic.
Details network connection types supported, including Ethernet and COM2.
How to set up a substation computer to access the D400's local HMI.
How to connect a PC for system maintenance via the front serial port.
Detailed guide for making RS-232 connections to the D400.
Detailed guide for making RS-485 connections to the D400.
Guide to connecting fiber optic serial links to the D400.
Information on IRIG-B connections using input and distribution adapters.
How to connect the D400 to network devices via Ethernet ports.
Instructions for connecting a modem to the D400's COM2 port.
Connecting peripherals to the USB KVM adapter for local HMI access.
Using the front serial port for initial setup, maintenance, and diagnostics.
Information on setting up redundant D400 units for automatic failover.
Details the AC-DC and DC-DC power supply modules available for the D400.
Lists the supported D400 power configurations (single/dual AC/DC).
Specifies the voltage and frequency ranges for AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies.
Instructions for making power connections to the D400's terminal blocks.
Specifies the wire gauge, insulation, and termination requirements for power wiring.
Details the contact closure outputs for power supply and system fail alarms.
Explains the power fail alarm indication and how to wire it.
Explains the system fail alarm indication and how to wire it.
Procedure for safely shutting down the D400 before removing power or rebooting.
Initial setup procedure via the front serial port using terminal emulation.
Configuring the D400's IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.
Procedure for creating user accounts for remote access to the D400.
Enabling secure web access using SSL, certificates, and private keys.
How to test network connectivity using the ping command.
Description of front panel LEDs indicating the D400's operational status.
Details the system status LEDs and their meanings.
Overview of the D400's built-in Human Machine Interface for monitoring and configuration.
Accessing the D400 HMI via a network connection using a web browser.
Accessing the D400's Local HMI via a keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
Using onboard utilities for system setup, configuration, and diagnostics.
Methods for transferring files to/from the D400's CompactFlash cards.
Procedure for safely powering down or rebooting the D400.
Steps to remove the D400 main module for accessing internal components.
Procedure for replacing the D400's Lithium battery.
Lists compatible replacement battery types for the D400.
Precautions for safely cleaning and handling Lithium batteries.
Details the D400 Dual Ethernet Upgrade Kit and its components.
Step-by-step guide for installing the 580-2717 dual Ethernet card.
Instructions for replacing the D400's CompactFlash cards.
Procedure for replacing the D400's power supply units.
Lists standards the D400 Gateway has been tested for compliance against.
Details emission standards and their test specifications for the D400.
Details immunity standards and their test specifications for the D400.
Lists safety publications and general requirements for electrical equipment.
Details environmental standards and their test specifications for the D400.
Provides definitions for acronyms used throughout the D400 Substation Gateway manual.