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GE DR60 User Manual

GE DR60
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GE
Grid Solutions
DR60
Digital Recorder
Technical Manual
Platform Hardware Version: A
Platform Software Version: 2
Publication Reference: DR60-TM-EN-2.1A
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GE DR60 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGE
ModelDR60
CategoryVoice Recorder
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

Foreword

Provides a functional and technical description and instructions for using the DR60 device.

Target Audience

Identifies professionals involved in installation, commissioning, and operation of the DR60.

Nomenclature

Explains special terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in the manual.

Abbreviations

Lists and defines abbreviations used throughout the manual.

Product Scope

Describes the DR60 as a single-box solution for digital recording in power systems.

Unpacking

Provides instructions for carefully unpacking the equipment and checking contents.

External Indication

Details external indicators and the DR60 nameplate information.

Key Features

Highlights the main features of the DR60, including acquisition system and channel capacity.

Compliance

States that the device has undergone extensive testing and certification.

Functional Overview

Explains the DR60's design for substation environments and its recording capabilities.

Programs Under the GPL License

Lists software packages and their associated licenses used in the DR60.

Chapter 2: Safety Information

Health and Safety

Emphasizes that personnel must be familiar with safety information before operating the device.

Symbols

Illustrates and explains common safety symbols used in the manual and on the equipment.

Installation, Commissioning and Servicing

Covers safety aspects related to installation, commissioning, and servicing procedures.

Decommissioning and Disposal

Provides guidance on safely decommissioning and disposing of the equipment.

Standards Compliance

Details compliance with EMC, LVD, Product Safety, and environmental standards.

Chapter 3: Design

Hardware Architecture

Explains the DR60's modular design composed of up to 8 boards.

Mechanical Implementation

Describes the physical aspects and layout of the DR60 device.

Frequency Calculation

Details the method used by the DR60 to calculate frequency.

Chapter 4: Configuration

DR60 Configurator Tool

Introduces the IED configuration tool for setting up DR60 functionalities.

Access Levels

Explains the different user access levels (MON, CFG, ADM) and their permissions.

Communication Setup and Configuration Files Use

Guides on configuring communication parameters and managing configuration files.

Tools

Describes utilities like LOG and Administrative Tools for device management.

General Configuration

Covers parameters for the Physical Device logical node (LPHD).

Analog Configuration

Details configuration for analog channels, instrument transformers, and sensors.

Binary Configuration

Explains how to configure physical binary inputs, outputs, and GOOSE inputs.

Communication Configuration

Covers physical communication ports, datasets, GOOSE, reports, and DNP3.

Synchronization Configuration

Details time synchronization methods like IRIG-B and PTP.

Recording Configuration

Enables and configures waveform, disturbance, SOE, and trend recorders.

Triggering Configuration

Sets thresholds, equations, and matrix for triggering waveform and disturbance recorders.

Chapter 5: Records

Wave Form Records

Details how the DR60 captures voltage and current signals triggered by events.

Re-trigger and Record Concatenation

Explains how consecutive events within a time window are concatenated.

Disturbance and Continuous Disturbance Records

Describes how disturbance records are initiated and the values recorded.

Trend Recorder

Covers recording minimum, maximum, and average values of RMS and power.

SOE - Sequence of Events Records

Details the sequence of events recorder for binary inputs, outputs, and GOOSE inputs.

Record Format and Naming, and Mass Storage Capacity

Explains record formats, naming conventions, and storage capacity.

Record Management and Access

Describes methods for retrieving COMTRADE files using SFTP or DR Manager.

Chapter 6: PMU

Synchrophasor Measurement and Broadcast

Details the DR60's capability for synchrophasor measurement and transmission.

Accuracy Limits

Specifies the Total Vector Error and accuracy compliance for PMU measurements.

Communication Ports, Transmission Rates

Covers PMU stream port configuration and transmission rates.

Configuration

Provides steps for quick configuration of the DR60 to transmit PMU data.

Transmission Protocol

Explains TCP/IP and UDP/IP protocols used for PMU data transmission.

Communication Mode

Describes Spontaneous and Commanded modes for PMU data communication.

Standards Compliance

Lists standards for DR60 PMU Class M and P compliance.

PMU Specification

Summarizes PMU specifications including streams, protocol, and data types.

Chapter 7: Communications

Communication Interfaces – Slot B

Details the Ethernet and serial interfaces available on Slot B.

Communication Ports and Protocols

Lists ports and protocols used by the DR60 web interface.

Recovering the DR60 IP Address

Explains how to use the DR60 Configurator's scanning tool to find the IP address.

Accessing the Equipment

Describes the two primary access methods: DR60 Configurator and Web Interface.

Chapter 8: Installation

Handling the Goods

Provides requirements for receiving, unpacking, and caring for the product.

Normal Use of the Equipment

Specifies conditions for maintaining integrity, protection, and user safety.

Mounting the Device

Covers mechanical installation aspects, including rack mounting options.

Cables and Connectors

Describes wiring types, connections, and pin-out details for installation.

Case Dimensions

Provides the physical dimensions and weight of the DR60 equipment.

Panel Cutout

Shows the required panel cutout dimensions for DR60 installation.

Accessories

Lists available accessories, such as mounting panels.

DR60 Configurator Tools Installation

Details minimal requirements for installing the DR60 Configurator software.

Chapter 9: Maintenance

Maintenance

Covers routine checks, in-service, out-of-service, and unscheduled maintenance.

DR60 Troubleshooting

Provides guidance on identifying error conditions and taking corrective actions.

DR60 Firmware Update

Explains the procedure for updating the DR60 firmware using the Configurator.

Equipment Return

Outlines the process for requesting equipment repair services from GE.

Instructions for Equipment Repair/Service for Service Personnel

Provides safety instructions for GE service personnel performing repairs.

Chapter 10: Technical Specifications

DR60 Specifications

Overview of the technical specifications of the DR60 digital recorder.

Power Supply

Details electrical specifications for power supply options.

Ethernet Ports

Specifies characteristics of electrical and optical Ethernet ports.

Optical IRIG-Input

Provides specifications for the optical IRIG-B time synchronization input.

Serial Ports

Details specifications for RS232/485 serial ports.

Dry-contact Relay Outputs

Specifies characteristics of the dry-contact relay output.

Analog Acquisition

Details resolution and bandwidth for analog signal acquisition.

Voltage Inputs

Provides detailed specifications for standard and high accuracy voltage inputs.

Current Inputs

Specifies characteristics for standard and high accuracy current inputs.

DC Transducer Inputs

Details specifications for DC voltage and current transducer inputs.

Binary Inputs

Specifies voltage levels, impedance, and acquisition rate for binary inputs.

Binary Outputs

Details specifications for digital output channels.

Environmental Conditions

Lists operating temperature, altitude, and humidity requirements.

Type Tests DR60

Summarizes EMC and immunity test results according to IEC standards.

Safety Tests

Details safety test compliance according to IEC standards.

Environmental tests

Lists environmental test conditions and standards applied.

Dimensions

Provides physical dimensions and weight of the DR60.

Chapter 11: Wiring Diagrams

Connection Diagrams of the Voltage Inputs

Illustrates various wiring configurations for voltage inputs.

Connection Diagrams of the Current Inputs

Shows different wiring configurations for current inputs.

Appendix A – Equipment Log

Equipment Log

Contains information on logged events like faults, configuration changes, and alarms.

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