7 PRP CONFIGURATOR
The PRP Configurator tool is intended for MiCOM Px4x IEDs with redundant Ethernet using PRP (Parallel
Redundancy Protocol). This tool is used to identify IEDs, configure the redundancy IP address, configure the
SNTP IP address and configure the PRP parameters.
7.1 CONNECTING THE IED TO A PC
Connect the IED to the PC on which the Configurator tool is used. This connection is done through an
Ethernet switch or through a media converter.
IED
Ethernet switch
TXA
Media
C
onverter
RJ45
V01806
R
XA TXB RXB
RXA TXA RXB TXB
TX RX
(a) (b)
IED
RXA TXA RXB TXB
Figure 69: Connection using (a) an Ethernet switch and (b) a media converter
7.2 INSTALLING THE CONFIGURATOR
If you install S1 Agile, the Configurator is installed automatically. Otherwise you will need to install it
manually.
1.
Double click the WinPcap installer.
2. Double click the Configurator installer.
3. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.
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