GE iBox User Manual

GE Grid Solutions
iBox/iBox Kit
Installation and Maintenance Guide
GE Information
994-0047-5.10-4
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Connecting Serial Interfaces
WESMAINT
Port
The iBox is equipped with a WESMAINT port. By attaching a WESMAINT cable
between the WESMAINT port and your PC, the iBox can:
• Provide local maintenance and diagnostic functionality
• Download configuration data from the optional SGConfig software
With the cable connected, you can also upload diagnostic and operational
information to the PC.
The WESMAINT interface supports RS-232 signaling and normally operates at a
fixed rate of 9600 bps.
WESMAINT
Cable
To connect to a PC, use a WESMAINT cable (GE part number 977-0048/96), or
equivalent.
The schematic for this cable is shown below:
Terminal - DB-9 Female
WESMAINT - DB-9 Male
COM
N/C
TXD
RXD
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
RXD
TXD
N/C
COM
N/C
N/C
N/C
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Standard
Serial
Interfaces
The iBox has three serial communications ports: COM1, COM2, and COM3
All COM ports have the following standard characteristics:
• Female DB-9-F style connectors
• RS-232 and RS-485 are supported on the same physical connector.
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GE iBox Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	iBox
Category	Controller
Language	English