Connecting Enervista 650 Setup To The F650; Configuring An Ethernet Connection; Configuring The Rs232 Connection - GE F650 User Manual

1.3 ENERVISTA 650 SETUP SOFTWARE

1.3.3 Connecting EnerVista 650 Setup to the F650

This section is intended as a quick start guide to using the EnerVista 650 Setup software. Refer to section 4.1 in this manual
for more information about the EnerVista 650 Setup software interface.

1.3.3.1 Configuring an Ethernet connection

Before starting, verify that the Ethernet network cable is properly connected to the Ethernet port on the back of the relay.
1. Install and start the latest version of the EnerVista 650 Setup software (available from the GE EnerVista DVD or online
from http://www.gegridsolutions.com/multilin
2. Go to Communication > Computer.
3. Select Control Type as MODBUS TCP/IP from the drop-down list. This option displays a number of interface
parameters that must be entered for proper Ethernet communications.
4. Enter the relay IP address (from Setpoint > Product Setup > Communication Settings > Network > IP Address) in the
IP Address field in MODBUS TCP/IP SETUP.
5. Enter the relay ModBus address (from Setpoint > Product Setup > Communication Settings > ModBus Protocol >
ModBus Address COM1/COM2 setting) in the Unit Identifier (Slave Address) field.
6. Enter the ModBus port address (from Setpoint > Product Setup > Communication Settings > ModBus Protocol >
ModBus Port Number setting) in the ModBus Port field.
7. The Device has now been configured for Ethernet communications. Click ON to begin communicating.

1.3.3.2 Configuring the RS232 connection

Before starting, verify that the RS232 serial cable, or the USB Cable, is properly connected to the RS232port or the USB port
on the front panel of the relay.
1. Install and start the latest version of the EnerVista 650 Setup software (available from the GE EnerVista DVD or online
from http://www.gegridsolutions.com/index.htm
2. Go to Communication > Computer and enter the following data referred to communications:
3. Under Control Type select No Control Type from the drop-down list.
4. Enter the relay Slave Address (Setpoint > Product Setup > Communication Settings > ModBus Protocol) in the Slave
Address field. The default value is 254.
5. Enter the physical communications parameters (Baud rate and parity settings) from the Setpoint > Product Setup >
Communication Settings > Serial Ports menu. Default values are 19200 for baud rate and none for parity.
6. The unit has now been configured for RS232 communications. Click ON to begin communicating.
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