26 GENERAL D400 SUBSTATION GATEWAY USER’S MANUAL
REQUIRED TOOLS CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE D400
Required tools
Before beginning the installation procedures, have the following tools and equipment
available:
• Appropriate device cables for serial connections
• CAT5 network cables for RJ-45 Ethernet connections
• Flathead screwdriver with 0.6 mm by 3.5 mm blade (for terminal block wiring)
• Flathead screwdriver with 0.3 mm by 2.5 mm blade (for removing and installing the
adapter cards and changing switch positions)
• #1 Phillips screwdriver (for power terminal block wiring and adapter card removal)
• #2 Phillips screwdriver (for rack mounting the unit)
• Needle-nose pliers
• Wire cutters
• Wire strippers
• Wire-crimping tool (Panduit® CT-1525 or equivalent)
• 6 fork connectors, Panduit part number PV14-6F for 16-14 AWG [1.3-2.1 mm²] wire or
PV18-6F for 22-18 AWG [0.3-0.8 mm²] wire (or equivalent) for terminal block
connections
• 1 ring connector, Panduit part number PV10-14R for 12 AWG [3.3 mm²] wire for
protective earth terminal
• Approved network settings for the device
• Windows-based PC with HyperTerminal® (or any Windows-based terminal emulation
software) and Web browser software installed
Unpacking the D400
Carefully remove the D400 from its packaging. Visually inspect the unit to ensure it has not
sustained any visible damage during transit. If there are visible signs of damage, report it
immediately to the carrier.
Package contents
The following items are provided as part of your D400 shipment:
• D400 unit (Product ID D400*XXXXXX)
• Ethernet cable, 60 inch [1.5 m], (GE Item No. 977-0209/60) for local network
connection
• Serial null modem cable, 72 inch [1.8 m], (GE Item No. 977-0529/72) for local
maintenance connection
• ½ AA 3.6 V Lithium Battery (GE Item No. 980-0038)
• Substation Automation products - Documentation CD (GE Item No. 581-0002)
• Mini SQL Proof of License (GE Item No. 580-1703)
Verify that you have received all items. GE parts include a unique GE item number, typically
in the format XXX-XXXX, that can be used as a reference.
Verify the hardware configuration of the D400 using the Product ID number. For an
explanation of the Product ID. See “Ordering guide” on page 17..
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