Software Interface; Enervista 8 Series Setup Software; Hardware & Software Requirements - GE 845 Instruction Manual

CHAPTER 3: INTERFACES

Software Interface

EnerVista 8 Series Setup Software

Hardware & Software
Requirements
845 TRANSFORMER PROTECTION SYSTEM – INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Although settings can be entered manually using the control panel keys, a PC can be used
to download setpoints through the communications port. The EnerVista 8 Series
Setup software is available from GE Multilin to make this as convenient as possible. With
EnerVista 8 Series Setup software running, it is possible to:
• Program and modify settings
• Load and save setting files to and from a disk
• Read actual values
• Monitor status
• Read pre-trip data and event records
• Get help on any topic
• Upgrade the 845 firmware
The EnerVista 8 Series Setup software allows immediate access to all 845 features with
easy to use pull down menus in the familiar Windows environment. This section provides
the necessary information to install EnerVista 8 Series Setup software, upgrade the relay
firmware, and write and edit setting files.
The EnerVista 8 Series Setup software can run without a 845 connected to the computer. In
this case, settings may be saved to a file for future use. If a 845 is connected to a PC and
communications are enabled, the 845 can be programmed from the setting screens. In
addition, measured values, status and trip messages can be displayed with the actual
value screens.
The following requirements must be met for the software.
• Dual-core processor
• Microsoft Windows™ 7 or 8.1; 32-bit or 64-bit is installed and running properly.
• At least 1 GB of free hard disk space is available.
• At least 2 GB of RAM is installed.
• 1280 x 800 display screen
The software can be installed from either the GE EnerVista CD or the GE Multilin website at
http://www.gegridsolutions.com/.
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