GE G500 User Manual

GE Grid Solutions
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G500 Substation Gateway
Quick Start Guide
What’s in the Box?
Your kit includes:
• G500 Substation Gateway
• SFP and CD tray
• Hardware Compartment
Hardware Compartment
The hardware compartment is a single package which contains:
• Mounting Bracket Kit
:
Top filler plate
Bottom filler plate
Left bracket
Right bracket
• Bracket mounting hardware
:
M4 screws (quantity 10)
M3 screws (quantity 8)
•
Connector set
:
Power supply connectors (quantity – 2)
IRIG-B connectors (quantity – 2)
Alarm connector (quantity – 1)

GE G500 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	G500
Category	Gateway
Language	English

Summary

What's in the Box?

Hardware Compartment Contents

Details the items included within the hardware compartment package.

Setup and Configuration Tools

Available Setup Tools

Lists the primary software tools used for G500 setup and configuration.

G500 Snapshot Management

Snapshot Configuration Management

Explains how to manage G500 configurations using archived snapshots.

Default User Accounts

Root User Credentials and Access

Details the default root user, its credentials, and access restrictions.

Getting Started

Administrator User Setup

Guides on creating a new administrator user account, replacing the default.

Initial G500 Connection Methods

Outlines the three primary methods for connecting to the G500 for initial setup.

G500 Connection Procedures

Connecting via Local KVM GUI

Step-by-step instructions for connecting to the G500 using the Local KVM graphical interface.

Connecting via Front LAN Port

Steps to establish a connection to the G500 using the front maintenance LAN port via SSH.

Connecting via Front USB Serial Port

Instructions for connecting to the G500 using the front USB serial maintenance port.

Creating a New Administrator User

Administrator User Account Creation

Process for creating a nominated administrator-level user account via the configuration utility.

G500 IP Address Configuration

Setting Front Port IP Address

Procedure to configure the IP address for the G500's front maintenance network port.

Setting Rear Ports IP Address

Steps to configure IP addresses for the G500's rear network ports.

Root Password Management

Changing the Root User Password

Detailed steps to change the G500's root user password for security.

Downloading G500 Configuration

G500 Configuration Download Process

Steps to download the G500 project configuration into DS Agile Studio.

D400 Configuration Conversion

Converting D400 to G500 Format

Guidance on converting existing D400 configurations for use with the G500.

G500 Setup with Snapshot

Connecting for Snapshot Restore

Steps to connect to the G500 for the purpose of restoring a snapshot.

Restoring G500 Snapshot Configuration

Process for restoring a previously saved G500 snapshot to a device.

G500 Runtime HMI Installation

Installing the G500 Runtime HMI

Steps required to install the G500 Runtime HMI application on a PC.

License Management

Checking G500 Licenses

Instructions on how to verify the licenses installed on the G500 unit.

Accessing Remote HMI

Remote HMI Auto Login Configuration

How to configure a shortcut for automatic login to the Remote HMI.

Accessing Local HMI

Configuring Local HMI Screen Layout

Guidance on setting up screen and monitor layouts for the Local HMI.

Runtime HMI User Preferences

HMI Operation Modes and Persistency

Explains HMI operating modes and how user preferences are persisted.

Security Configuration

Changing the Secret Signature

Steps to change the Secret Signature for enhanced HMI interface security.

Product Support and Documentation

Technical Support and Contact Information

Provides resources for technical support and customer service contact details.

Document Information

Copyright and Modification Records

Contains legal copyright notices and the document's modification history.