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1 GETTING STARTED
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To configure the C70 for remote access via the rear RS485 port(s), refer to the Configuring Serial Communications
section.
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To configure the C70 for remote access via the rear Ethernet port, refer to the Configuring Ethernet Communications
section. An Ethernet module must be specified at the time of ordering.
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To configure the C70 for local access with a laptop through either the front RS232 port or rear Ethernet port, refer to
the Using the Quick Connect Feature section. An Ethernet module must be specified at the time of ordering for Ether-
net communications.
b) CONFIGURING SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS
Before starting, verify that the serial cable is properly connected to the RS485 terminals on the back of the device. The
faceplate RS232 port is intended for local use and is not described in this section; see the Using the Quick Connect Feature
section for details on configuring the RS232 port.
A GE Multilin F485 converter (or compatible RS232-to-RS485 converter) is will be required. Refer to the F485 instruction
manual for additional details.
1.
Verify that the latest version of the EnerVista UR Setup software is installed (available from the GE EnerVista CD or
online from http://www.GEmultilin.com). See the Software Installation section for installation details.
2.
Select the "UR" device from the EnerVista Launchpad to start EnerVista UR Setup.
3.
Click the Device Setup button to open the Device Setup window and click the Add Site button to define a new site.
4.
Enter the desired site name in the "Site Name" field. If desired, a short description of site can also be entered along
with the display order of devices defined for the site. In this example, we will use "Location 1" as the site name. Click
the OK button when complete.
5.
The new site will appear in the upper-left list in the EnerVista UR Setup window. Click the Device Setup button then
select the new site to re-open the Device Setup window.
6.
Click the Add Device button to define the new device.
7.
Enter the desired name in the "Device Name" field and a description (optional) of the site.
8.
Select "Serial" from the Interface drop-down list. This will display a number of interface parameters that must be
entered for proper serial communications.
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Figure 1–4: CONFIGURING SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS
C70 Capacitor Bank Protection and Control System
1.3 ENERVISTA UR SETUP SOFTWARE
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