Step 5: Configuring The Setpointps Software Tool - Allen-Bradley 857 Quick Start Manual

Chapter 4 Installation
Step 5: Configuring the
SetPointPS Software Tool
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SetPointPS software is a tool that is used to set and configure the Protection
System IEDs. SetPointPS has a graphical interface, and the created documents
can be saved and printed for later use.
1. Connect the serial cable between the USB to Serial converter to the
Protection System and plug the USB cable into the personal computer.
If your computer is equipped with a serial port, the USB to serial
converter is not necessary but is still recommended for the best
performance.
2. Open the Device Manager on the personal computer and check the
USB Serial Port number (COM) for the IED.
3. Open the SetPointPS software tool that is used for setting and
configuration of your Protection System by using a personal computer.
4. On the SetPointPS top menu, select Settings: Communication Settings.
5. Select the correct port that is associated with the USB to Serial
converter, under the Port area. Typically, the port is the last one on the
list.
6. Define the SetPointPS communication settings.
7. The default communication rate for the front local port on the
Protection System is 38,400.
8. Under the Local area, select the corresponding 38,400 speed (bps) from
the pull-down list.
9. Click the Apply button.
10. In the SetPointPS menu, select Program Settings.
You can add some levels of program modifications depending on your
preferences. The recommended settings are shown in light gray below
the selection.
Click the OK button to invoke any changes.
11. To initiate a connection between the SetPointPS software tool and a
Protection System, on the SetPointPS top menu line, select the
Communication menu.
12. Select Connect Device from the list.
A window opens with status data flowing through the window.
A Device Setup window appears which requires you to enter a password.
The default Configurator level password (highest level of control and
modification) is 2 or 0002.
13. Enter the password and click Apply.
SetPointPS continues to connect to the device and load of the relay
configuration details.
Rockwell Automation Publication 857-QS001B-EN-P - April 2017