Message Scratchpad - GE 489 Instruction Manual

4.2 S1 489 SETUP
user-programmable messages can be created and displayed with the message scratchpad. For example, the relay could
be set to alternately scan a generator identification message, the current in each phase, and the hottest stator RTD. Cur-
rently selected default messages can be viewed in
Default messages can be added to the end of the default message list, as follows:
1. Enter the correct passcode at
it has already been entered or is "0", defeating the passcode security feature).
2. Select the message to be add to the default message list using the
sage can be any Actual Value or Message Scratchpad message.
3. Press . The
ENTER
4. Press again while this message is displayed to add the current message to the end of the default message list.
ENTER
5. If the procedure was followed correctly, the
6. To verify that the message was added, view the last message under the
Default messages can be removed from the default message list, as follows:
1. Enter the correct passcode at
the passcode has already been entered or unless the passcode is "0" defeating the passcode security feature).
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2. Select the message to be removed from the default message list under the
3. Select the default message to remove and press
4. Press while this message is displayed to remove the current message out of the default message list.
ENTER
5. If the procedure was followed correctly, the relay will display the
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MESSAGE SCRATCHPAD

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[ENTER] for more
Up to 5 message screens can be programmed under the Message Scratchpad area. These messages may be notes that
pertain to the installation of the generator. In addition, these notes may be selected for scanning during default message
display. This might be useful for reminding operators to perform certain tasks. The messages may be entered from the
communications ports or through the keypad. To enter a 40 character message:
1. Select the user message to be changed
2. Press the decimal [.] key to enter text mode. An underscore cursor will appear under the first character.
3. Use the and
VALUE
4. Press the [.] key to advance to the next character. To skip over a character press the [.] key. If an incorrect character is
accidentally stored, press the [.] key enough times to scroll the cursor around to the character.
5. When the desired message is displayed press the
permanently stored. Press
4-6
DEFAULT MESSAGES
S1 489 SETUP / PASSCODE / ENTER PASSCODE FOR ACCESS
PRESS [ENTER] TO ADD DEFAULT MESSAGES
DEFAULT MESSAGE HAS BEEN ADDED
S1 489 SETUP / PASSCODE / ENTER PASSCODE FOR ACCESS
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TEXT 1
ENTER
ESCAPE
TEXT 2
ESCAPE
MESSAGE
MESSAGE
TEXT 3
ESCAPE
MESSAGE
MESSAGE
TEXT 4
ESCAPE
MESSAGE
MESSAGE
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ESCAPE
MESSAGE
489 GENERATOR RELAY
MESSAGE
keys to display the desired character. A space is selected like a character.
VALUE
to cancel the altered message.
ESCAPE
489 Generator Management Relay
subgroup.
and
MESSAGE
message will be displayed for 5 seconds:
S1 489 SETUP / DEFAULT MESSAGES
S1 489 SETUP / DEFAULT MESSAGES
. The relay will display
PRESS [ENTER] TO REMOVE MESSAGE
ENTER
DEFAULT MESSAGE HAS BEEN REVOVED
Range: 40 character alphanumeric
Range: 40 character alphanumeric
Range: 40 character alphanumeric
Range: 40 character alphanumeric
Range: 40 character alphanumeric
key to store or the
ENTER ESCAPE
4 SETPOINT PROGRAMMING
to allow setpoint entry (unless
keys. The selected mes-
MESSAGE
flash message is displayed:
menu.
to allow setpoint entry (unless
flash message.
4.2.6 MESSAGE SCRATCHPAD
key to abort. The message is now
GE Power Management
menu.
.