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GE D400 User Manual

GE D400
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GE
Digital Energy
GE Information
D400
Substation Gateway
Hardware User’s Manual
994-0089
Version 1.30 Revision 9

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GE D400 Specifications

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BrandGE
ModelD400
CategoryGateway
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About this Document

Purpose

Provides information about installing, setting up, using and maintaining the D400.

Intended audience

For field technicians and maintenance personnel responsible for SCADA equipment.

How to use this guide

Describes installation, setup, and operation procedures for the D400.

Document conventions

Explains typographic conventions used throughout the manual.

Safety words and definitions

Defines safety words and symbols used in the document.

Product Support

Search technical support

Access technical information, manuals, and knowledge base topics on the GE Digital Energy website.

Contact customer support

Provides contact information for the GE Digital Energy Customer Service Center.

Product returns

Information and procedure for returning products for repair or servicing.

Upgrade your D400 Substation Gateway firmware

Information on upgrading D400 firmware for latest functionality and improvements.

Before You Start

Safety precautions

Essential safety guidelines and instructions for working with the D400.

Warning symbols

Explains the meaning of warning symbols used in the manual and on the D400.

Regulatory compliance information

Details CE Mark compliance and RoHS restrictions for the D400.

Product overview

General description of the D400 Substation Gateway's capabilities and purpose.

Product specifications

Detailed system, communication, electrical, physical, and environmental specs.

Storage recommendations

Guidelines for storing the D400 to maintain its condition and reliability.

Installing the D400

Installation steps

Overview of the main steps required to install and set up the D400.

Required tools

Lists the necessary tools and equipment for installing the D400.

First look at the D400

An introduction to the D400's front and rear panels and their components.

Physical installation

Guidance on mounting the D400 in a rack or substation panel.

Battery installation

Procedure for inserting the Lithium battery into the D400 main board.

Setting Up Communication Cards

Types of communication cards

Lists available communication card types for serial, network, and other interfaces.

Changing card settings

Instructions for adjusting switch settings on communication cards.

RS-232 adapter

Details the RS-232 adapter, its configuration options, and switch settings.

RS-485 adapter

Details the RS-485 adapter, its configuration options, and switch settings.

Fiber optic serial adapter

Details the fiber optic serial adapter, its variants, and switch settings.

IRIG-B input adapter

Details the IRIG-B input adapter, its input formats, and switch settings.

4-Port twisted-pair ethernet switch

Details the 4-port TP Ethernet switch and its connections.

COM2 port adapter

Details the COM2 port adapter for dial-up interfaces.

USB KVM and audio adapter

Details the USB KVM and audio adapter for local HMI connections.

Connecting to Devices and Networks

Connection types

Overview of serial and network connection types supported by the D400.

Serial

Details serial connection types supported, including RS-232, RS-485, and Fiber Optic.

Network

Details network connection types supported, including Ethernet and COM2.

Local substation computer

How to set up a substation computer to access the D400's local HMI.

Local maintenance

How to connect a PC for system maintenance via the front serial port.

RS-232 connections

Detailed guide for making RS-232 connections to the D400.

RS-485 connections

Detailed guide for making RS-485 connections to the D400.

Fiber optic serial connections

Guide to connecting fiber optic serial links to the D400.

IRIG-B connections

Information on IRIG-B connections using input and distribution adapters.

Network connections

How to connect the D400 to network devices via Ethernet ports.

Modem connections

Instructions for connecting a modem to the D400's COM2 port.

Local HMI connection

Connecting peripherals to the USB KVM adapter for local HMI access.

Front maintenance port

Using the front serial port for initial setup, maintenance, and diagnostics.

D400 system redundancy

Information on setting up redundant D400 units for automatic failover.

Powering Up the D400

Power supply options

Details the AC-DC and DC-DC power supply modules available for the D400.

Power configurations

Lists the supported D400 power configurations (single/dual AC/DC).

Power input ranges

Specifies the voltage and frequency ranges for AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies.

Power connections

Instructions for making power connections to the D400's terminal blocks.

Wiring requirements

Specifies the wire gauge, insulation, and termination requirements for power wiring.

Power supply alarms

Details the contact closure outputs for power supply and system fail alarms.

Power fail alarm

Explains the power fail alarm indication and how to wire it.

System fail alarm

Explains the system fail alarm indication and how to wire it.

Powering down the D400

Procedure for safely shutting down the D400 before removing power or rebooting.

Setting Up the D400

Connecting to the D400 for the first time

Initial setup procedure via the front serial port using terminal emulation.

Setting up the network interface

Configuring the D400's IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

Creating administrator-level user accounts

Procedure for creating user accounts for remote access to the D400.

Setting up secure web access

Enabling secure web access using SSL, certificates, and private keys.

Testing the network connection

How to test network connectivity using the ping command.

Using the D400

Front panel LEDs

Description of front panel LEDs indicating the D400's operational status.

System status LEDs

Details the system status LEDs and their meanings.

Substation HMI

Overview of the D400's built-in Human Machine Interface for monitoring and configuration.

D400 HMI

Accessing the D400 HMI via a network connection using a web browser.

Local HMI

Accessing the D400's Local HMI via a keyboard, monitor, and mouse.

System utilities

Using onboard utilities for system setup, configuration, and diagnostics.

File transfer

Methods for transferring files to/from the D400's CompactFlash cards.

Shutting down the D400

Procedure for safely powering down or rebooting the D400.

Servicing the D400

Removing the D400 main module

Steps to remove the D400 main module for accessing internal components.

Replacing the battery

Procedure for replacing the D400's Lithium battery.

Supported battery types

Lists compatible replacement battery types for the D400.

Cleaning and handling Lithium batteries

Precautions for safely cleaning and handling Lithium batteries.

Dual ethernet upgrade kit with card 580-2717

Details the D400 Dual Ethernet Upgrade Kit and its components.

Installing the 580-2717 dual ethernet card

Step-by-step guide for installing the 580-2717 dual Ethernet card.

Changing the CompactFlash

Instructions for replacing the D400's CompactFlash cards.

Replacing the power supply

Procedure for replacing the D400's power supply units.

Appendix A: Standards & Protection

Compliance standards

Lists standards the D400 Gateway has been tested for compliance against.

Emission standards

Details emission standards and their test specifications for the D400.

Immunity standards

Details immunity standards and their test specifications for the D400.

Safety publications

Lists safety publications and general requirements for electrical equipment.

Environmental standards

Details environmental standards and their test specifications for the D400.

Appendix B: List of Acronyms

Acronym Definitions

Provides definitions for acronyms used throughout the D400 Substation Gateway manual.

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