Manual Organization - GE Multilin 489 Instruction Manual

CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED
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Manual Organization

Reading a lengthy instruction manual on a new product is not a task most people enjoy. To
speed things up, this introductory chapter provides guidelines for basic relay usability.
Important wiring considerations and precautions discussed in Electrical Installation on
page 3–9 should be observed for reliable operation. Detailed information regarding
accuracy, output relay contact ratings, and so forth are detailed in Specifications on page
2–6. The remainder of this manual should be read and kept for reference to ensure
maximum benefit from the 489 Generator Management Relay. For further information,
please consult your local sales representative or the factory. Comments about new
features or modifications for your specific requirements are welcome and encouraged.
Setpoints and actual values are indicated as follows in the manual:
A4 MAINTENANCE TRIP COUNTERS TOTAL NUMBER OF TRIPS
This 'path representation' illustrates the location of an specific actual value or setpoint with
regards to its previous menus and sub-menus. In the example above, the
TOTAL NUMBER
actual value is shown to be an item in the sub-menu, which itself
OF TRIPS TRIP COUNTERS
is an item in the menu, which is an item of .
A4 MAINTENANCE ACTUAL VALUES
Sub-menu levels are entered by pressing the or key. When inside a
MESSAGE ENTER
submenu, the or key returns to the previous sub-menu. The
MESSAGE ESCAPE
and keys are used to scroll through the settings in a sub-menu.
MESSAGE MESSAGE
The display indicates which keys can be used at any given point.
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