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HPS/RFL™ GARD Pro™ System
Instruction Manual
Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products
353 Powerville Road ● Boonton Twp., NJ 07005-9151 USA
Tel: 973.334.3100 ● Fax: 973.334.3863
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Email:
Customer.Service@RFLelect.com
www.rflelect.com
Publication Number RF-MCGARDPRO
Version 005, Printed in U.S.A.
July 1, 2022
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  • Page 1 HPS/RFL™ GARD Pro™ System Instruction Manual Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 353 Powerville Road ● Boonton Twp., NJ 07005-9151 USA Tel: 973.334.3100 ● Fax: 973.334.3863 ● Email: Customer.Service@RFLelect.com www.rflelect.com Publication Number RF-MCGARDPRO Version 005, Printed in U.S.A. July 1, 2022...
  • Page 2 The information in this manual does not constitute a warranty of performance. HPS/RFL brand products reserves the right to revise this manual and make changes to its contents from time to time. We assume no liability for losses incurred as a result of out-of-date or incorrect information contained in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.1 Connecting a Laptop and Setting IP Addresses ................4-1 4.2 Configuring a PC Using DHCP and Static IP ................. 4-2 4.3 First Time Login to the HPS/RFL GARD Pro System Web Server ..........4-5 4.4 File Operations ..........................4-9 4.5 Web/SCP Server ..........................
  • Page 4 8.6 Digital Comms Troubleshooting ....................8-14 Software Upgrade Utility ..................... 9-1 9.1 System Firmware Upgrade Overview .................... 9-1 9.2 The HPS/RFL GARD Pro system Upgrade Tool Installation ............9-2 9.3 The HPS/RFL GARD Pro system Firmware Upgrade Procedure ..........9-5 Technical Data/Specifications ..................10-1 10.1 System Specifications ........................
  • Page 5 Figure 2-9. GPS Antenna ......................2-11 Figure 2-10. Location of Synchronous multi-protocol interface ..........2-12 Figure 2-11. HPS/RFL GARD Pro Display Card and Digital Teleprotection Slot locations . 2-13 Figure 2-12. HPS/RFL GARD Pro System Front Panel, Indicators/Connections ....2-14 Figure 2-13.
  • Page 6 Figure 4-10. Access Levels ....................... 4-8 Figure 4-11. Access Control ..................... 4-8 Figure 4-12. Access Log ......................4-9 Figure 4-13. Send File to HPS/RFL GARD Pro System ............4-10 Figure 4-14. Save File to PC ....................4-11 Figure 4-15. Web/SCP Server....................4-13 Figure 4-16.
  • Page 7 Figure 5-1. Minimum Channel Spacing (FSK)................. 5-3 Figure 5-2. As Supplied Drawing ..................... 5-7 Figure 5-3. HPS/RFL GARD Pro system PLC Analog Module ..........5-8 Figure 5-4. CLI Meter, Front Panel Mounting on a 3U Chassis ..........5-8 Figure 5-5. FSK Status ......................5-9 Figure 5-6.
  • Page 8 Figure 5-46. 9508 Attenuator Board ..................5-69 Figure 5-47. 9508 Mother Board, Rear View ................. 5-70 Figure 5-48. Rear Panel Wiring of a typical HPS/RFL GARD Pro system PLC with a 50W 9508 RF Chassis..........................5-73 Figure 5-49. Rear Panel Wiring of a typical HPS/RFL GARD Pro system PLC with a 100W 9508 RF Chassis.
  • Page 9 Figure 8-7. PLC Power Amp Section ..................8-10 Figure 8-8. Digital Teleprotection Alarm indicators .............. 8-13 Figure 8-9. Digital Comms Alarm indicators ................. 8-14 Figure 9-1. GARD Upgrade Utility ..................9-1 RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 10 Table 4-4 LED Priorities ......................4-33 Table 4-5. TSD Push Button Interface fields ................4-53 Table 4-6. HPS/RFL GARD Pro system list of DNP3 data points ......... 4-57 Table 4-7. General DNP Configuration fields ................ 4-61 Table 4-8. DNP Type Configuration Field Descriptions ............4-63 Table 4-9.
  • Page 11 Table 8-4 Settings for the PLC Digital Board ................8-7 Table 8-5 Settings for the PLC Analog Module ..............8-11 Table 10-1 The HPS/RFL GARD Pro System Power Supply Specifications ......10-3 Table 10-2. Characteristics of Short Haul Module with Multimode Fiber Heads (C37.94) at 25ºC ..............................
  • Page 12 List of Effective Pages When revisions are made to the HPS/RFL™ GARD Pro™ System Instruction Manual, the entire section where revisions were made is replaced. For this addition of the Instruction Manual dated July 1, 2022 the sections are dated as follows.
  • Page 13 Serial and part number information is located on the right mounting bracket (ear) of the HPS/RFL™ GARD Pro™ system unit as shown below. The smart number and drawing numbers are located on the other mounting bracket along with other customer information.
  • Page 14 System Firmware Standard (Current Released Version) - Blank selection Version 2.1.0 Version 2.2.0 Version 2.2.2 Version 2.6.6 (Minimum Required for Digital Teleprotection Funcionality) Effective: 6/1/22 RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 1-14 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 15 System Firmware Standard (Current Released Version) - Blank selection Version 2.1.0 Version 2.2.0 Version 2.2.2 Version 2.6.6 (Minimum Required for Digital Teleprotection Funcionality) Effective: 6/1/22 RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 1-15 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 16: Safety Instructions

    Refer to the wiring diagram supplied with the unit for additional information on chassis and/or cabinet grounding. A protective earth stud at the lower right rear of the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system chassis is the main ground for the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system.
  • Page 17 Do not Substitute Parts or Modify Equipment Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or make unauthorized modifications to the equipment. The product may be returned to HPS/RFL for service and repair, to ensure that all safety features are maintained.
  • Page 18 WARNING! Individual double pole disconnects must be installed between the building or station battery supply and the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system power supply(ies). This must be done for both the main and back-up supply. WARNING! The power supplies used in this equipment utilize fuses on both input lines.

  • Page 19: External Labels, Warning And Cautions

    The use of ungrounded instruments such as hand-held voltmeters has been shown to generate Electro-Static Discharge. Care should be taken when using such devices on test points internal to HPS/RFL equipment. Specifically, the use of probes manufactured under the Pomona brand is not recommended.

  • Page 20: System Description

    System Description ____________________________________________________________________ System Description 2.1 Key Features for the HPS/RFL™ GARD Pro™ System Figure 2-1. The HPS/RFL GARD Pro System • World class, easy to use Graphical User Interface (GUI) • Use 6U chassis for up to 8-functions or 3U chassis for up to 2-functions •...

  • Page 21: Supplied Drawings

    System Description ____________________________________________________________________ 2.2 Supplied Drawings Refer to the “as supplied” drawings furnished with your HPS/RFL GARD Pro system unit for detailed descriptions of the connections that must be made to your system. An example drawing is shown below. Front view of RFL™ GARD Front view of the RFL™...

  • Page 22: Figure 2-3. Example User System Label

    This is a combination of the Chassis Identification Number, the GPR03U0123_CD98765_123A System Logic Design Reference Drawing ID and 3-digit, 1-letter ID. Internal RFL number unique to the CD98765 Reference Drawing customer RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 23: System Modules With Available Options

    The 3U chassis has 4-slots and the 6U chassis has 11-slots available in the front and rear of the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system; however, the base system modules have fixed locations (slots) in both chassis as shown in the following illustrations.

  • Page 24: Figure 2-4. Module Placement In The Hps/Rfl Gard Pro System (3U)

    Figure 2-4. Module Placement in the HPS/RFL GARD Pro System (3U) 2.5.2 Slot locations – 6U Model Shown below is a typical HPS/RFL GARD Pro system 6U chassis arrangement. This example has two PLC Modules with associated second Power Supply and two I/O Base Modules.

  • Page 25: Figure 2-5. Module Placement In The Hps/Rfl Gard Pro System (6U)

    1. Display Module 8. Functional Modules Redundant Controller Module PLC or Digital Teleprotection Controller Module Figure 2-5. Module Placement in the HPS/RFL GARD Pro System (6U) RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 26: Figure 2-6. Programmable Leds

    LED's shown active RPM Alarm System Major Alarm System Minor Alarm RJ-45 Ethernet Port Programmable reset button will reset the RESET LED's as specified Figure 2-6. Programmable LEDs RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 27: Figure 2-7. Base Input/Output Unit Showing Plug-On Boards

    Form B (normally closed) and can be selected by the user with jumpers SW1 through SW6 on the Relay Output Unit (See Section 3.7.4) RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 28: Figure 2-8. Top And Front Views Of Comms I/O Base Module

    Location of Digital Comms Module Comms I/O Base Rear Panel Alternate assembly with Commpression Blocks (500850-1) Figure 2-8. Top and Front views of Comms I/O Base module RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 29 System I/O Module: The function of the System I/O Module is to provide the physical connection point between the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system and the substation network. In addition to this, the System I/O Module provides the following three timing functions: •...

  • Page 30: Figure 2-9. Gps Antenna

    • Connects the internal power supplies to the external power source(s) • Provides major and minor alarm relay contacts • Provides access to the digital interface (RS-449/X.21/V.35) or G.703 RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 2-11 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 31: Figure 2-10. Location Of Synchronous Multi-Protocol Interface

    8 bi-directional functions for a total of 32 functions per module. The digital teleprotection module is available in two types, combined with the system display, or as a separate module. A GARD RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 2-12 July 1, 2022...

  • Page 32: Figure 2-11. Hps/Rfl Gard Pro Display Card And Digital Teleprotection Slot Locations

    Supply No1 Display Module Functional Modules PLC or Digital Teleprotection Figure 2-11. HPS/RFL GARD Pro Display Card and Digital Teleprotection Slot locations Note: The Power Supply I/O module requires a Display Module with the circuitry to support the I/O functionality. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc.

  • Page 33: Front Panel Indicators/Connections

    The main user interface is through an Ethernet port for connection to a web-based server. Shown below is a typical HPS/RFL GARD Pro system LED configuration for a 3U chassis. Note that in most applications not all the LEDs are used. A 6U chassis has the same configuration however the LEDs are orientated vertically.

  • Page 34: Graphical User Interface (Gui)

    System Description ____________________________________________________________________ 2.7 Graphical User Interface (GUI) Shown below is an example screen from the web enabled HPS/RFL GARD Pro system Graphical User Interface (GUI). Once accessed with the user’s laptop or PC this interface is used to configure and monitor the system.

  • Page 35: Controller Redundancy

    2.8 Controller Redundancy 2.8.1 Redundancy Controller Overview The HPS/RFL GARD Pro system Controller Module offers a redundant operation mode when used in a 6U chassis. When equipped with two Controller Modules, a GARD system can disable a faulty module and transfer its functionality to the standby unit.
  • Page 36 SW2 from “Normal” position to “Disable” position. This is equivalent to creating an on-board failure and will be indicated by the appropriate color of indicator DS3 (color will change from Green to Orange). RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 2-17 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 37: Table 2-4. Web Page, Controller Card, Status Color Codes

    Slot 10 or 11 Controller Card Border Color Controller Card Status Gray Card Healthy and Inactive Green Card Healthy and Active Card Not Healthy and Inactive RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 2-18 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 38: Figure 2-14. Chassis Configuration Status Web Page For 6U Chassis With Redundancy

    Figure 2-14. Chassis Configuration Status web page for 6U Chassis with Redundancy Figure 2-15. Chassis Configuration Status web page for 6U Chassis with Unhealthy Inactive Controller RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 2-19 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 39: Tsd (Touch Screen Display)

    Interface display that is easily configured from a Laptop computer. The screen on the TSD can be adjusted for landscape display if the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system is mounted vertically in a rack. The illustration below shows the TSD mounted in a GARD 3U chassis, its mounting and operation is the same in a 6U chassis.

  • Page 40: Figure 2-17. System Information

    Most current SOE's in blocks of 64 (2048 Max). SOE Records HOME Records 1-64 Counters 12/13/2016 - 12/12/2016 STATUS Push-Buttons 65-128 12/12/2016 Test Inventory Figure 2-18. Events Log (SOE’s) RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 2-21 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 41: Figure 2-19. Push Button Menu

    Figure 2-19. Push Button Menu SOE: Test Menu The TSD Test page allows the user to run module specific tests and calibrations. Figure 2-20. Test Menu RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 2-22 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 42: Figure 2-21. Inventory Menu

    System Description ____________________________________________________________________ SOE: Inventory Menu Figure 2-21. Inventory Menu RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 2-23 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 43: Installation

    Amplifier option with HPS/RFL GARD Pro system PLC applications See Section 5.6 3.2 Unpacking The HPS/RFL GARD Pro system equipment may be supplied as an individual chassis or may be interconnected with other chassis or assemblies as part of a system. For unpacking instructions see the following:...

  • Page 44: Mounting

    HPS/RFL GARD Pro system terminals housed in individual chassis have two mounting ears (one on each side). Hole sizes and spacing’s conform with EIA standards so the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system can be mounted in any standard 19-inch rack or cabinet. Complete mounting dimensions are shown in the following figure.

  • Page 45: Figure 3-1. Mounting Dimensions For The Hps/Rfl Gard Pro System Chassis

    17.625 (44.768) 10.5 (26.67) (3.81) 2.25 (5.715) (7.62) 2.25 18.312 (5.715) (46.512) (48.26) Inches (cm) Figure 3-1. Mounting dimensions for the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system chassis RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 46: Ventilation

    To reduce this possibility, use a shielded twisted pair for each input lead, and ground the shield at the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system chassis only. As an added precaution, do not bundle input, output, and power leads into the same harness, and keep them as far apart as possible.

  • Page 47: System Module I/O Connections

    Installation __________________________________________________________________________ 3.5 System Module I/O Connections The HPS/RFL GARD Pro system has a system I/O module used for timing and remote access functions. Make connections as required as shown below. Right LED indication Display and transmit status: Left LED indication...
  • Page 48 3.5.2 Ethernet connection for remote access The rear Ethernet Port provides the means to connect the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system with the TCP/IP network. The connection to the TCP/IP network must occur through the rear port. The rear port provides DNP3 to pass data to the master and TCP/IP access for system maintenance.

  • Page 49: Figure 3-3. Rs-485 Dnp3 Connection

    Ethernet port and/or the RS485 2-wire/4-wire interface. Both interfaces may be active for DNP use at the same time. For example one DNP master can access the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system through RS485 and up to two other DNP masters may access through the rear Ethernet port.

  • Page 50: Figure 3-4. Network Connections

    Slaves Figure 3-4. Network connections The diagram shows an HPS/RFL GARD Pro system with two masters through the rear Ethernet port and a third master through the RTU on RS-485. The three masters can be in the same or different networks.
  • Page 51 Installation __________________________________________________________________________ IRIG-B is unidirectional with signals sent by the master to the slave devices to maintain a uniform system time. Find the settings for the IRIG-B in HPS/RFL GARD Pro system with and without the GPS in section 3.5.8 3.5.6 The 1 –...

  • Page 52: Figure 3-5. 3U Chassis, System I/O Board Jumper Locations

    3.5.8.1 IRIG-B is used without the GPS plug-on module 3.5.8.2 IRIG-B is used without the GPS and second HPS/RFL GARD Pro system units 3.5.8.3 IRIG-B signal accessed through the rear RS-232 port on the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system I/O Module RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc.

  • Page 53: Table 3-1. Jumpers Required On System I/O Board When Gps Module Is Not Installed

    When two HPS/RFL GARD Pro system units are connected as shown in the illustration below, the second HPS/RFL GARD Pro system must have jumpers set on the System I/O board as shown when a GPS receiver is connected. The location of the jumpers on the board is shown...

  • Page 54: Figure 3-6. Irig-B With Gps

    There may be a situation where a customer requires an IRIG-B signal accessed through the rear RS-232 port on the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system I/O Module. To access the IRIG-B signal through the RS-232 port set jumpers on the System I/O board as shown in 3.5.8.3.1...

  • Page 55: Figure 3-7. Rs-232 Pin-Outs

    Figure 3-7. RS-232 Pin-Outs 3.5.8.3.1 Setting Procedure Before accessing the System I/O board on either the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system 3U or 6U chassis power down the GARD unit. Jumper J3 and J12 on the System I/O board need to be set to the IRIG-B position. This will allow IRIG-B signals to be brought into the GARD through pin 4 and 6 on the RS- 232 connector.

  • Page 56: Figure 3-9. Jumper Location For Irig-B Through Rear Rs-232 Connector (3U)

    System I/O board RS-4 8 5 MO D BUS IRIG-B 1PPS Loosen 2-screws and slide out module to access jumpers Figure 3-10. Removing System I/O Board (6U) RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 3-14 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 57: Figure 3-11. Jumper Location For Irig-B Through Rear Rs-232 Connector (6U)

    NONE TERM 50 OHM 600 OHM GROUNDED ISOLATED REQ'D NONE 50 OHM 600 OHM Figure 3-11. Jumper Location for IRIG-B through Rear RS-232 Connector (6U) RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 3-15 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 58: Rear I/O, Alarm Relay And Input Power Connections

    The terminal blocks on the rear of the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system chassis are conventional screw-type barrier blocks. Wires can either be stripped or terminated in spade lugs, depending on local practice. HPS/RFL recommends that wires be terminated by #6 ring lugs as an extra safety precaution.

  • Page 59: Figure 3-13. Relay Connections/Power Supply I/O

    The HPS/RFL GARD Pro system must be properly grounded as described in the following section before attempting to connect input power. 3.6.3 Chassis Ground Connections A protective earth stud at the lower right rear of the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system chassis is the main ground for the terminal. MINOR...
  • Page 60 WARNING! Electric shock, equipment damage Install individual double pole disconnects between the building or station battery supply and HPS/RFL GARD Pro system power supply. This must be done for both the main and back-up supply. CAUTION Damage to the power supply Power supplies are not hot swappable.

  • Page 61: Discrete I/O Modules Connections/Pinouts

    Installation __________________________________________________________________________ Before connecting the power at its source and switching on the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system, check the following: • Is the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system grounded correctly? • Is the installed HPS/RFL GARD Pro system power supply designed to operate at the available input supply voltage? •...

  • Page 62: Figure 3-15. Top And Rear Views Of Discrete I/O Base Module

    There are three types of I/O modules that can be mounted on the Discrete I/O Base as follows: • Input Unit • SS Output Unit • Relay Output Unit RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 3-20 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 63: Figure 3-16. Component Side Of Input Unit (Rf-500805)

    The Redundant Input Unit (RF-500805-1) is used to provide redundant protection of the opto- isolators. The configuration and jumper settings are identical to the Input Unit. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 3-21 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 64: Figure 3-17. Top And Rear Views Of Discrete I/O Base Module (Continued)

    Form B (normally closed) and can be selected by the user with jumpers (SW1 through SW6) on the Relay Output unit. The location of these jumpers is shown in Figure 3-18 RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 3-22 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 65: Figure 3-18. Component Side Of Relay Output Unit (Rf-500815)

    Front of Chassis Jumper Setting (typical) Move jumpers from Form A (normally open) to Form B (normally closed) Figure 3-18. Component side of Relay Output Unit (RF-500815) RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 3-23 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 66: Digital Comms I/O Base Module And Digital Interfaces

    6U chassis or on the right side of the 3U chassis. The remaining half of the board can be equipped with a set of six inputs, solid state outputs or relay outputs. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 3-24 July 1, 2022...
  • Page 67 When no I/O module is selected at the time of ordering, systems will be produced with a Digital Comms Base module without I/O (RF-500845). This module will not include a I/O terminal block or provision for adding a I/O module. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 3-25 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 68: Figure 3-20. Top And Front Views Of Comms I/O Base Module

    Comms I/O Base Module RF-500845 Location of Digital Comms Module Comms I/O Base Rear Panel Figure 3-20. Top and Front views of Comms I/O Base module RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 3-26 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 69: Figure 3-21. Panel Views Of Various Types Of Comms I/O Modules Available

    G703 Module Module Module Module Figure 3-21. Panel views of various types of Comms I/O modules available Connector pin-outs are described in the following subsections. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 3-27 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 70: Table 3-3. Digital Comms Interface Connections

    Never look directly into the light beam and be careful not to shine the light against any reflective surface. The laser source is a class I laser product which complies with applicable FDA, OSHA and ANSI standards. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 3-28 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 71 SD (B) (Send Data B) ST (B) Not used on X.21 RD (B) (Receive Data B) Not Used RT (B) (Receive Timing B) Figure 3-22. Pin-Outs RS-449, X.21, V.35 RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 3-29 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 72 Not Used RD + RD + RD - RD - Not Used Not Used SD + SD - RJ-48C DB-15 Male Figure 3-24. Pin-Outs, T1/E1 RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 3-30 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 73: Figure 3-25. Pin-Outs, Rs-232

    DSR (Data Set Ready) CD (Carrier Detect) DB-9 Female RS-232 Figure 3-25. Pin-Outs, RS-232 Interface Signals Functional: CCITT Recommendation V.24 Interface Signals Electrical: CCITT Recommendation V.28 RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 3-31 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 74: Current Limiter Option

    1 Amp 180 mA 180 mA 200 mA 20 mA 20 mA 180 mA 20 mA 6U Chassis Figure 3-26. Current Limiter Terminal Block Connection RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 3-32 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 75: System Boot-Up Sequence

    2. Verify the position of the Toggle Switch SW2. In the 3U chassis, SW2 should be in the NORM position (left-front view) and not in the Disable position. After a successful boot up, the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system is ready for interrogation through the front or rear Ethernet Port.

  • Page 76: System Configuration

    DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is available when connecting to the front Ethernet port on the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system with a laptop or PC. DHCP will obtain the parameters necessary for operation in a local IP Network with the front port. This protocol greatly reduces the system administration workload, allowing addressing setup with minimal or no manual configuration.

  • Page 77: Configuring A Pc Using Dhcp And Static Ip

    Figure 4-2. Internet Access Icon 2. Click on “Local Area Connection” Figure 4-3. Local Area Connection RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 78: Figure 4-4. Properties

    System Configuration __________________________________________________________________ 3. Click on “Properties.” Figure 4-4. Properties 4. Highlight “Internet Protocol Version 4” and click “Properties.” Figure 4-5. Internet Protocol Version RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 79: Figure 4-6. Obtain An Ip Address Automatically

    Figure 4-6. Obtain an IP Address Automatically 6. Verify that DHCP is enabled and that the IP address given starts with “192.168.” You can now logon to the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system and access the built-in web server. 4.2.2 Configuring a PC using Static IP Addresses Instructions on setting static IP addresses are detailed below.

  • Page 80: First Time Login To The Hps/Rfl Gard Pro System Web Server

    2013. 1. Start the web browser on your laptop. 2. In the address bar enter the IP address of the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system which is 192.168.1.1 and hit enter. 3. The HPS/RFL GARD Pro system login page is displayed as shown below.

  • Page 81: Figure 4-9. Hps/Rfl Gard Pro System Dashboard

    A graphical representation of the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system chassis is displayed in the main section of the web page. You can toggle between the front and rear of the chassis, clicking on individual modules will display their status.

  • Page 82: Table 4-2 Setting Access Levels

    Table 4-2 Setting Access Levels User Level User Name Password Privilege Full control when connected to the Admin "Default/User front or rear of the HPS/RFL Level 3 (Admin) Selectable" GARD Pro system, plus can manage users. Full control when connected to the...

  • Page 83: Figure 4-10. Access Levels

    10 to 30 minutes in 5 minute intervals Figure 4-11. Access Control RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 84: File Operations

    Figure 4-12. Access Log 4.4 File Operations Files may be sent from a PC to the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system or saved to a PC from the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system chassis. Common file operations include uploading and downloading whole chassis configuration files.

  • Page 85: Figure 4-13. Send File To Hps/Rfl Gard Pro System

    The following files appear as choices in the drop-down menu: Whole Chassis Configuration (.ZIP): This file contains all the settings for a complete chassis. It can be loaded from a PC or the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system emulator to configure the Pro PLC in one step.

  • Page 86: Figure 4-14. Save File To Pc

    System Configuration __________________________________________________________________ Chassis Drawing (.PDF): This file contains HPS/RFL GARD Pro system layout and application drawings specific to each customer. System Logic Firmware (.HEX): This is the operating software for the logic processor. This file is only loaded when there is a system upgrade.
  • Page 87 Chassis Drawing (.PDF): This file contains HPS/RFL GARD Pro system layout and application drawings specific to each customer. System Manual (.PDF): This is the System Manual for the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system. It may be saved to a PC and viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader.

  • Page 88: Web/Scp Server

    Developer Log (ZIP): For factory use only. 4.5 Web/SCP Server The HPS/RFL GARD Pro system has three User Interface communication ports; a front RJ-45 Ethernet port, a rear RS-232 port, and a rear RJ-45 (electrical or optical) Ethernet port. Field upgrades to the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system are normally done utilizing the on-board secure FTP/SCP Web Server.

  • Page 89: Table 4-3 Security Levels

    When using https all traffic between the browser and server is encrypted. The server on the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system may be configured to listen to HTTP requests on the front port. The rear port must be https and the front port can be either.
  • Page 90 For Internet Explorer (page down for Chrome or Firefox) 4. Download Certificates (Active when “RFL Self Signed” is selected) a. Click on the link to the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system certificate authority certificate as shown at the bottom left of the web page.
  • Page 91 For Firefox 4. Download Certificates (Active when “RFL Self Signed” is selected) a. Click on the link to the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system certificate authority certificate as shown at the bottom left of the web page. b. When asked what to do – click on Save.

  • Page 92: Inventory And Software Information

    System Configuration __________________________________________________________________ 4.6 Inventory and Software Information As shown below, information on how the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system chassis is provisioned can be accessed at any time from the main menu by clicking the “Download” button. Menu location: System Management > Inventory & Version Info.

  • Page 93: Dynamic Menu Feature

    Certain items on the sidebar menu are dynamic in nature as shown below. Clicking the listing with the “+” next to it in this example will reveal the type of PLC modules installed in the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system with their slot location. You can then select the module to be configured.

  • Page 94: Changing Settings - General Information

    System Configuration __________________________________________________________________ 4.8 Changing Settings – General Information When making changes to the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system configuration web pages the following convention is used in the field: Green: value is in range allowed Red: value is outside the range allowed...

  • Page 95: Figure 4-19. Removing Input/Output Module

    The following illustrations have the RF Shield removed for clarity. Input voltage can be set as shown below. Jumper Setting (typical) with 48V selected Figure 4-20. Setting Jumpers on the Input Unit RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-20 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 96: Figure 4-21. Setting Switches On The Relay Output Unit

    Select which slot you wish to configure. Note: for information on the slot availability. 2.5 System Slot Location and Module Description RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-21 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 97: Figure 4-22. I/O Status

    System Configuration __________________________________________________________________ Input/Output Module Status Menu location: Status > I/O. The following web page shows the status of all I/O cards in the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system. It is updated dynamically. Terminal block number of the State of the...

  • Page 98: Figure 4-23. Configuring Inputs

    I/O module. Once all the fields have been filled-in click the “Save” button to make the labels permanent. General tab Click to enable module Slot and location Click “Save” once the entries Enter label names are complete Figure 4-23. Configuring Inputs RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-23 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 99: Figure 4-24. Input Mapping

    An example input mapping screen is shown below. Logic Configuration Dropdown menu for mapping Mapping tab False: Disables the logical function True: The function is always active Figure 4-24. Input Mapping RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-24 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 100: Figure 4-25. Inputs Advanced Configuration

    Logic Start Bit: This value can be obtained from the logic diagram and will establish the index of the first bit where the module will place its output on the logic bus (3-505). RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-25 July 1, 2022...

  • Page 101: Figure 4-26. Input Test

    The inputs mode will only change after the “Execute Action” button has been pressed. The module will issue a minor alarm if any input function is set to anything other than normal. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-26 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 102: Figure 4-27. Output Configuration

    I/O module. Once all the fields have been filled-in click the “Save” button to make the labels permanent. Slot and location General tab Click to enable module Click “Save” once the entries Enter label names are complete Figure 4-27. Output Configuration RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-27 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 103: Figure 4-28. Output Mapping

    Not Used: If a hardware output is mapped to “NOT USED,” the hardware output will not be tied to the logic and will not operate under any situation. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-28 July 1, 2022...

  • Page 104: Figure 4-29. Output Advanced Configuration

    Logic Start Bit: This value can be obtained from the logic diagram and will establish the index of the first bit where the module will read its input from the logic bus (3-505). RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-29 July 1, 2022...

  • Page 105: Figure 4-30. Output Test

    ➢ An output that is set for a normally closed contact will open. ➢ An output that is set as a normally open contact will close. for further details. Section 3.6 RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-30 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 106 6. Execute Action: When the “Execute Action” button is pressed the state of the 6 output functions will be changed to the state specified in the “Action” column. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-31 July 1, 2022...

  • Page 107: Front Panel Led Status And Configuration

    System Configuration __________________________________________________________________ 4.10 Front Panel LED Status and Configuration The HPS/RFL GARD Pro system has 40 programmable LEDs. 20 Physical LEDs located on the Front Panel, and an additional 20 virtual LEDs for display on the optional Front Panel Touch Screen Display or from the User Interface.

  • Page 108: Figure 4-32. Led Configuration

    3. HMI/Logic: This drop-down menu will allow the user to set the control logic to the following: • None • Logic • HmiIn • HmiOut RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-33 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 109: System Alarms Status And Configuration

    5. Active: Selects the logic bit state that will make the LED color active. 4.11 System Alarms Status and Configuration The modules in the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system continually perform self-diagnostics. For different conditions a module may issue either a major or minor alarm. An example status screen is shown below followed by details on configuring the system alarms.
  • Page 110 The alarm configuration web page lists each module in an HPS/RFL GARD Pro system and allows mapping of the modules alarm state to the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system alarm contacts. On this web page the user can map any module alarm to activate the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system major alarm,...

  • Page 111: Figure 4-34. Alarm Configuration

    0 to 30 seconds in 125ms increments. 5. General System Alarms: These alarms can be set to activate the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system major alarm, minor alarm, both alarms (major and minor) and no alarms as required.

  • Page 112: Soe Status And Configuration

    4.12 SOE Status and Configuration A Recording of every “Sequence of Event” can be downloaded and saved. The SOE log is stored in the GARD in non-volatile RAM. Currently 2,048 events can be stored in the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system database.
  • Page 113 Click the “Download” button to save the web page to your computer. Click the “Clear All” button to clear all SOE records from the database. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-38 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 114: Figure 4-36. Soe Triggers

    Label highlighted in red if changed Figure 4-36. SOE Triggers Selecting the Older or Newer buttons moves the user to the next record. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-39 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 115: Figure 4-37. Soe Record Details (Logic Bits)

    Menu location: Status > SOE > (Logic Labels). This web page shows the state of all system logic bits at the instant the SOE record was generated. Mostly used by HPS/RFL Service for event analysis. Logic bit label as defined in the...

  • Page 116: Figure 4-38. Soe Record Details (Logic Table)

    Menu location: Status > SOE > Details (Logic Table). This web page contains the same data as the logic bit list but presents it in table format. Mostly used by HPS/RFL Service for event analysis. Selecting the Older or Newer buttons moves the user to the next record.

  • Page 117: Figure 4-39. Soe Counters

    Figure 4-39. SOE Counters 1. Trigger Number: The trigger number column identifies the trigger number used in the custom logic file. The first two numbers are reserved by the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system and cannot be assigned or changed by the user.

  • Page 118: Logic Configuration

    To allow flexibility in the logic without modifying the logic programming, an options setting section is provided. Option setting choices are defined in the system logic. In the following web RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-43 July 1, 2022...

  • Page 119: Figure 4-41. Logic Options

    Go to Section 4.9.4.3 Go to Section 4.9.4.7 for Input Mapping for Output Mapping Remember to click “Save” for the settings to become permanent Figure 4-41. Logic Options RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-44 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 120: Figure 4-42. Logic Configuration, Timers

    System Configuration __________________________________________________________________ 4.13.2 Logic Timers Menu location: Configuration > Logic (Logic Timers). The available timers are dependent on the system logic files loaded into the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system. Timer settings are from 0 to 32767ms in 0.25ms increments. Timer settings Remember to click “Save”...

  • Page 121: System Settings

    Menu location: Configuration > System (Labels/Ethernet). 4.14.1 General Information and IP details This web page can be used to identify the complete HPS/RFL GARD Pro system, for example the substation name. Additional identifiers can be added as required. Also listed here is IP address information normally only changed by the system administrator.

  • Page 122: Figure 4-44. System Configuration, Clock

    2. Date Setting Utility: Can be set to a specific date, set to “Today” or cleared. 3. Time: Time display and setting field. To set the time use the gadget shown for each field. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-47 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 123: Advanced Settings

    CAUTION Improper settings can cause system outage Only advanced users should access these pages which are used to program labels for the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system “logic bits” and “HMI bits.” 4.15.1 Logic Bits Menu location: Advanced > Logic Bits.

  • Page 124: Figure 4-46. Advanced Settings, Hmi Bits

    The user can enter particular HMI bit number by the system HMI Bit Number label information here for that row Figure 4-46. Advanced Settings, HMI Bits RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-49 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 125: Figure 4-47. Navigate To Touch Screen Display Settings

    The TSD can Wake-Up to a designated screen. With a Laptop or PC connected to the GARD chassis select Advanced/Touch Screen Display. A designated wake-up HMIOUT bit can be set RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-50 July 1, 2022...

  • Page 126: Figure 4-48. Tsd Wake-Up Settings

    1. Set the bit in the “Wake-up HMIOUT Bit” drop down menu. 2. Select the “Wakeup Page” event. 3. Click “Save”. Figure 4-48. TSD Wake-Up Settings RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-51 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 127: Figure 4-49. Tsd Push Button Interface Configuration

    Button Type sets the TYPE color options and preview will open. of button (Toggle or Pulse) Push Button options Figure 4-49. TSD Push Button Interface Configuration. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-52 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 128: Figure 4-50. Tsd Push Button Interface

    Description 8 will be set high and then low, acting Reset ON 6 OFF6 like a momentary push button. Figure 4-50. TSD Push Button Interface. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-53 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 129: Figure 4-51. Tsd Blank Button

    If a selection is made a pop-up Description 7 Description 8 will appear to confirm the ON 6 OFF6 Reset selection. Figure 4-51. TSD Blank Button RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-54 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 130: Figure 4-52. Service Channels

    3. Remote Rear IP: Sets the Rear IP for the remote GARD. Note: Before the Remote Service Channel can be used, both GARD Pro units must be configured. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-55 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 131: Dnp3

    DNP communications protocol. Once configured, the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system will communicate with up to two TCP/IP and one RS-485 remote DNP master computers. The remote master computers poll the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system for data.

  • Page 132: Table 4-6. Hps/Rfl Gard Pro System List Of Dnp3 Data Points

    System Configuration __________________________________________________________________ The HPS/RFL GARD Pro system can send the following list of data to the master computers: Table 4-6. HPS/RFL GARD Pro system list of DNP3 data points DNP Object HPS/RFL GARD Pro system Notes Normal Change event...
  • Page 133 DNP change event. In the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system the refresh time for SOE Trigger DNP points is 1 millisecond. For HMI In and HMI Out the refresh time is 50 milliseconds.
  • Page 134 Switching to manual retains the existing the auto-index assignments. If you switch back to auto this will renumber all index assignments according to the auto-assign rules. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-59 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 135: Figure 4-54. Dnp Configuration

    DNP - General Configuration page Configuration > DNP > General This screen allows the user to configure the DNP communications with the DNP master(s). Figure 4-54. DNP Configuration RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-60 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 136: Table 4-7. General Dnp Configuration Fields

    Field Name Description Allowed values Default setting Enable DNP DNP service is turned on globally for the HPS/RFL GARD Pro ON, OFF Slave system. DNP communications are only active if at least one data point is turned on. Point Index...

  • Page 137: Figure 4-55. Dnp Configuration - Binary Input

    Figure 4-55. DNP Configuration – Binary Input NOTE: Only those SOE Triggers which are enabled for recording in the Config > SOE page are displayed in this page. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-62 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 138: Table 4-8. Dnp Type Configuration Field Descriptions

    Control disabled if: Indexing mode = Auto assigned to another point of the same type. Parameter This is the fixed HPS/RFL GARD Pro system System/functional module parameter number. parameter #. For example, HMIOUT60, while it can have an index value manually assigned, will always have parameter # of 60.

  • Page 139: Figure 4-56. Dnp Configuration - Type 10 - Binary Output

    If an SOE trigger is enabled for DNP recording/reporting, the control to enable/disable the SOE trigger in the Config > SOE page will be disabled. Any SOE trigger which is enabled for DNP RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-64 July 1, 2022...

  • Page 140: Figure 4-57. Dnp Configuration - Type 20 - Soe Counters

    SOE recording until it has been disabled for DNP. This is to ensure the integrity of the DNP point list indexes. The first tab configures the SOE counters Figure 4-57. DNP Configuration – Type 20 – SOE Counters RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-65 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 141: Figure 4-58. Dnp Configuration - Type 20 - Plc Counters

    The remaining tabs configure any points available as supported by DNP-capable modules such as the PLC modules. Figure 4-58. DNP Configuration – Type 20 – PLC Counters RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-66 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 142: Figure 4-59. Dnp Configuration - Type 30 - Analog Input

    Points from different sources are organized on separate tabs. Figure 4-59. DNP Configuration – Type 30 – Analog Input RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-67 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 143: Figure 4-60. Dnp Deadband

    Figure 4-60. DNP Deadband The “deadband” value operates per-point. Each point in the DNP analog settings has its own deadband value which the user sets on this page. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-68 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 144: Figure 4-61. Dnp Status - General

    Status > DNP > General This page shows general status of the DNP masters. There is also an option to download a “DNP Profile”, which is a report of the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system DNP capabilities, and also the current configuration.

  • Page 145: Table 4-9. Dnp Status Fields

    “Save” dialog and prompt the user to save a .csv file which contains the DNP Profile Profile: document of the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system. This report contains enabled points and their classes and index numbers, as well as global parameters.

  • Page 146: Figure 4-62. Dnp Status - Point List

    The label assigned to the parameter. Value The current value in that register. The reporting class of that parameter – 1, 2, 3 or 0 Class RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-71 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 147: Figure 4-63. Dnp Status - Type 1 - Binary Input

    Figure 4-63. DNP Status – Type 1 – Binary Input Type 10 – Binary Output Status > DNP > Binary Output Figure 4-64. DNP Status – Type 10 – Binary Output RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-72 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 148: Figure 4-65. Dnp Status - Type 20 - Soe Counters

    Status > DNP > “Type 20 – Counter” Figure 4-65. DNP Status – Type 20 – SOE Counters Figure 4-66. DNP Type 20 – PLC Counters RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-73 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 149: Figure 4-67. Dnp Status - Type 30 - Analog Input

    Figure 4-67. DNP Status – Type 30 – Analog Input 4.16.4 DNP TSD Status pages TSD Menu Page: Home > Status Figure 4-68. DNP – Status RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-74 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 150: Figure 4-69. Dnp - Status Tsd

    TSD. If point-list changes are made, the User can press “Refresh” on the TSD to update, if desired. The DNP Values will update dynamically as the DNP points are refreshed. Figure 4-69. DNP – Status TSD RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-75 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 151: Snmp

    Ethernet port. These messages are triggered by changes in the HMI output bits as defined by the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system logic. In addition, SNMP v3 GET functionality is supported, allowing read access to the GARD Pro system parameters.

  • Page 152: Figure 4-70. Configuration - System

    Identification" through "Appropriate Use Warning" are user-entered labels. Figure 4-70. Configuration – System HMI output bits are completely defined by the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system logic. Custom logic to generate HMI output bit changes facilitates reporting of events important at the monitoring stations.

  • Page 153: Figure 4-71. System Management - Passwords

    Allowed special characters are ~!@#$%^_-+={}[].? 4. Enter the new password again in the “Confirm” field. 5. Click “Save” RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 4-78 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 154: Figure 4-72. Configuration - Snmp

    The Configure SNMP page allows the user to enable/disable and configure the GARD’s reporting for up to 5 SNMP trap receivers. The configuration section configures the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system to report SNMP traps to up to 5 receivers. Both “community” and “IP address” are always active for editing, whether the particular receiver is enabled or not.

  • Page 155: Table 4-12. Snmp Trap Mib Contents

    Table 4-12. SNMP Trap MIB contents MIB Field Description Object Identifier IMPORTS OBJECT-TYPE, MODULE-IDENTITY, … gardPro MODULE-IDENTITY A mib for HPS/RFL GARD Pro system. eventNotifications and the eventNotificationObjects hmiOutBitNumber HMI Output Logic Bit Number. hmiOutBitState HMI Output Logic Bit Value. hmiOutLabel HMI Output Logic Bit Label.

  • Page 156: Power Line Carrier

    Analog module which plugs into the rear of the chassis. Both modules can be installed in a 3U or 6U the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system chassis. The single function channel can be configured for two modes of operation: FSK (Frequency Shift Key), or On/Off.

  • Page 157: Table 5-1 2F Trip Transport Delay And Channel Spacing

    1750 Hz 3000 Hz TX Frequency Shift: +/- 500 Hz Nominal Receive Bandwidth: 1000 Hz 6.0 ms 3500 Hz 6000 Hz TX Frequency Shift: +/- 1000 Hz RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 158: Figure 5-1. Minimum Channel Spacing (Fsk)

    The example illustration on the following page shows the channel spacing in FSK mode for a 200 Hz receive band width in unidirectional and bidirectional operation. Figure 5-1. Minimum Channel Spacing (FSK) RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 159 5.1.1 the Maximum Block Transport Delay for On/Off operation is defined by the three operational configurations given in the table below, Table 5-3 RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 160: Table 5-3 On/Off Block Transport Delay And Channel Spacing

    The PLC Module Software is used with the GARD Custom System Logic to meet each user’s specific application needs. The PLC Module Logic and HPS/RFL GARD Pro system PLC System Logic were updated and both logic versions need to agree.
  • Page 161 RFL will modify any logic designed for the previous PLC software version (V13) and earlier PLC software to work with version 17. Please do not hesitate to contact HPS/RFL for technical support at 973-334-3100 ext 226 or via e-mail at customer.service@rflelect.com...

  • Page 162: Making Connections To The Rear Analog Plc Module

    Power Line Carrier ____________________________________________________________________ 5.2 Making Connections to the Rear Analog PLC Module Please refer to the “as supplied drawing” provided with your the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system for customer specific wiring details, an example is shown below. Note: Any field modifications should only be performed by qualified personnel.

  • Page 163: Carrier Level Indicator (Cli) Front Panel Meter

    * To observe the Carrier Level, connect an external meter to TB1 pins 4 and 6 5.3 Carrier Level Indicator (CLI) Front Panel Meter All the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system units with PLC include a Front Panel CLI Meter. The meter is factory installed on the Front Panel as shown below.

  • Page 164: Plc Module User Interface

    While in FSK mode, the software will sense whether a 2F or 3F function is being used and display the settings accordingly. TX Frequency RX Frequency Table Table Figure 5-5. FSK Status RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 165: Table 5-6 Transmitter State

    12. SNR: Reports the SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) of the receive signal in dB. 13. SNR Alarm: Reports an SNR alarm as follows: “Channel Fail” or “No Alarm.” RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-10 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 166 The TX/RX frequency mode tables will be automatically populated with the actual frequency based on your current settings. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-11 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 167 Note: For 3F systems you must select the bandwidth between the center frequency and either the “Shift Up” or “Shift Down” frequency. Not the total bandwidth from shift up to shift down frequencies. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-12 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 168 12. Reflected Power alarm Threshold: Sets the threshold above which an RPM (Reflected Power Meter) alarm is generated. The range is from 0% to 100% in 1% increments. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-13 July 1, 2022...

  • Page 169: Figure 5-7. Fsk Configuration, Advanced

    Power Line Carrier ____________________________________________________________________ FSK Configuration – Advanced Menu location: Configuration > PLC > (Advanced). The following settings are for advanced users only. HPS/RFL recommends that the factory be contacted before any changes are made to this web page. Advanced Function buttons See 5.4.1.4...

  • Page 170: Figure 5-8. Fsk Configuration Function Buttons

    “Home Page” where the new function will display in the graphical representation of the PLC Module. Selecting another function will return the user to the “Home Page.” Figure 5-8. FSK Configuration Function Buttons RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-15 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 171: Table 5-8 Recommended Fsk Settings

    See Logic See Logic See Logic See Logic RX Logic Bus Start Configuration > PLC (Advanced) See Logic See Logic See Logic See Logic Length RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-16 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 172 100/100 ms 100/100 ms 100/100 ms Trip/Trip After Guard RX Alarm Output Configuration > Logic (Timers) 50/50 ms 50/20 ms 50/20 ms 50/50 ms Delay/Extend RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-17 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 173 Leaving the carrier on a different frequency will affect the operation of the unit and protection of the system. Always put the carrier back into the normal state before leaving the unit. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-18 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 174: Figure 5-9. Fsk Test

    5. PLC Module Logic Bus Outputs: Enables or disables the Logic Bus Outputs. Once a change is made click the “Activate” button to change the Logic Bus Output state. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-19 July 1, 2022...

  • Page 175: Figure 5-10. On/Off Status

    4. Reflected Power: Records the reflected power as a percent or indicates “No TX Signal.” 5. Reflected Power Level: Reports the reflected power level as follows: “Excess Reflected Power” or “No Alarm.” RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-20 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 176 20. Run Count: Indicates the total checkback run count. 21. Pass Count: Indicates the total checkback pass count. 22. Fail Count: Indicates the total checkback fail count. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-21 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 177 4. Local TX Causes Block: Check to generate a local block when a block is transmitted to the far end. 5. TX Filter Settings: Click this button to show jumper settings required for allocated frequency ranges. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-22 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 178 13. Stop Logic – Stop 1 or Stop 2: Selects whether the “Stop 1” and “Stop 2” contacts are ANDed or ORed. The options are “And” or “Or.” RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-23 July 1, 2022...

  • Page 179: Figure 5-12. On/Off Configuration, Advanced

    Menu location: Configuration > PLC (Advanced). The On/Off function button will be selected. Note: The following settings are for advanced users only. HPS/RFL recommends that the factory be contacted before any changes are made to this web page. Function Advanced Buttons Figure 5-12.

  • Page 180: Table 5-9 Recommended On/Off Settings

    Configuration > PLC> (General) Stop 2 Polarity Normal Configuration > PLC> (General) Stop Logic Advanced Configuration > PLC> (Advanced) Function On/Off Configuration > PLC> (Advanced) Discriminator Energy Threshold RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-25 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 181 0.5/0.5 ms Configuration > Logic (Timers) Counter 5 Delay/Extend 0.5/0.5 ms Configuration > Logic (Timers) Counter 6 Delay/Extend 0.5/0.5 ms *Settings may vary by logic. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-26 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 182: Figure 5-13. On/Off Configuration, Checkback

    0-59 in 1-minute increments. 3. Interval: Repeat Test Every: Sets the time between automatically initiated checkback sequence. Can be set from 0-24 in 1-hour increments. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-27 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 183: Table 5-10 Recommended Checkback Settings, 2-Terminal Line Testing

    Test 3 Response Configuration > PLC> (Checkback) Test 3 TX Level Configuration > PLC> (Checkback) Test 4 Command Configuration > PLC> (Checkback) Test 4 Response RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-28 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 184: Table 5-11 Recommended Checkback Settings, 3-Terminal Line Testing

    Test 2 Response Configuration > PLC> (Checkback) Test 2 TX Level Configuration > PLC> (Checkback) Test 3 Command Configuration > PLC> (Checkback) Test 3 Response RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-29 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 185 Test 8 Command Configuration > PLC> (Checkback) Test 8 Response Configuration > PLC> (Checkback) Test 8 TX Level Configuration > PLC> (Checkback) Remote Checkback Initiate RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-30 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 186: Figure 5-14. On/Off Configuration, Hard Carrier

    RFL recommends the following settings for most standard PLC Hard Carrier Two-Terminal line testing operations. Following the table below are the recommended settings for Three-Terminal operation. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-31 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 187: Table 5-12 Recommended Hard Carrier Settings, 2-Terminal Line Testing

    Configuration > PLC (HardCarrier) Response Code Low Configuration > PLC (HardCarrier) Response Code High Configuration > PLC (HardCarrier) Response Time 30 s 30 s 30 s RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-32 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 188: Figure 5-15. On/Off Test

    Click “Send Command,” an additional confirmation window will briefly display to indicate either success or failure of the change in state. Figure 5-16. Activate Confirmation Dialog RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-33 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 189: Figure 5-17. Receiver Operating Range And Dynamic Range

    SNR Alarm Threshold (FSK Only) Issues an alarm, and disables tripping for noise levels exceeding the ratio setting. Recommended setting 10 dB (0 dB to 30 dB range) Figure 5-17. Receiver Operating Range and Dynamic Range RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-34 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 190: Power Line Carrier Commissioning

    5.5 Power Line Carrier Commissioning 5.5.1 Introduction The HPS/RFL GARD Pro system with PLC is factory-configured as a 50-ohm power line carrier terminal. If 50-ohm termination is being used, then the Receiver Calibration is typically the only commissioning procedure required in the field.

  • Page 191: Figure 5-18. Plc Calibration

    The “Receiver Auto-Set” procedure should be performed in the field. Follow the step-for-step calibration procedures as required. This procedure should be performed in the field These procedures are factory set Figure 5-18. PLC Calibration RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-36 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 192: Table 5-14. Plc Calibration

    • Small Flat-head screwdriver (pot tweaker) • 50-ohm load or dummy load (minimum 10W rating) Adjustments are made to the PLC Analog Module rear panel as shown below. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-37 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 193: Figure 5-19. Plc Rear Module Adjustments

    Verifying/Adjusting Amplifier Output Impedance Perform the fine adjustments to precisely match impedance and minimize the reflected power. The HPS/RFL GARD Pro system PLC amplifier output impedance is factory-set for 50-ohm impedance. When the load and source impedance are precisely matched, the loaded output voltage is exactly one-half of the unloaded output voltage (or, the loaded output is 6dB below the unloaded output).
  • Page 194 The skewed hybrid also provides isolation between the TX and RX signals, while coupling the transmitter to the line with minimal loss. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-39 July 1, 2022...

  • Page 195: Figure 5-20. Plc Verifying Jumpers J12 Through J15

    1. Install the amplifier module on a card extender (Part No.500940). 2. Verify that jumpers J12 through J15 do not have jumpers installed. Figure 5-20. PLC Verifying Jumpers J12 through J15 RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-40 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 196: Figure 5-21. Plc Verifying Jumpers J16 Through J20

    3. Verify that jumpers J16 through J20 are installed. Figure 5-21. PLC Verifying Jumpers J16 through J20 4. Verify that jumper J24 is set to “Isolate”. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-41 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 197: Figure 5-22. Plc Verifying Jumpers J21 Through J25

    FSVM. 10. The adjustment is complete. Remove the amplifier module from the extender card and install in the chassis. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-42 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 198: Figure 5-23. Plc Jumper Settings, Transmit Carrier Frequency Range

    On the old board the 393.5kHz to 500kHz version has no jumper settings. J40* J39* J38* * Jumpers added on revised circuit board Figure 5-23. PLC Jumper Settings, Transmit Carrier Frequency Range RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-43 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 199: Table 5-15. Plc Analog Module Assembly Part Numbers (Rf-500935-X, New Board)

    9-10 9-10 9-10 9-10 285-393.5 11-12 11-12 11-12 11-12 11-12 11-12 11-12 11-12 11-12 390-500 11-12 13-14 13-14 13-14 11-12 13-14 13-14 13-14 11-12 Continued…….. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-44 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 200: Table 5-17. Plc Analog Module Assembly Part Numbers (Rf-500930-X, Old Board)

    It is above mid-scale for higher levels and below mid-scale for lower levels. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-45 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 201: Figure 5-24. Plc Analog Module, Carrier Level Indicator Modes - Jumpers

    • The “0-100 µA” jumper position (J33) is designed for low impedance current sensors. Full scale will result in 5V/50Kohms or 100µA. The scale will effectively be 5µA/dB. Continued… RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-46 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 202: Figure 5-25. Location Of Potentiometers On Digital Plc Module

    However, if changes are made to either the digital board or CLI meter the scale can be reset as shown below. Scale Potentiometer Offset Potentiometer Figure 5-25. Location of Potentiometers on Digital PLC Module RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-47 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 203: Figure 5-26. J6 Pin Numbers

    2. Adjust R237 (Scale) such that the meter displays the relative level of the RX signal. Figure 5-26. J6 Pin Numbers RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-48 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 204: Configuring 50 And 100W Applications With Optional 9508 Rf Chassis

    The HPS/RFL 9508 RF Chassis, used with the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system PLC, amplifies the RF outputs of the PLC before they are passed to the line coupling equipment. The HPS/RFL 9508 RF Chassis shown below develops 50 Watts PEP. For 100-Watt applications, two 50 watt power amplifiers are required and are mounted as shown.

  • Page 205: Figure 5-28. Front View Of The 9508 Rf Chassis - Module Locations In 50W System

    Power Line Carrier ____________________________________________________________________ Note: All Illustrations are shown with a 3U HPS/RFL GARD Pro system PLC Chassis, the most common configuration. The 9508 RF Chassis may be similarly used with a 6U HPS/RFL GARD Pro system chassis. The following modules are included in the HPS/RFL 9508 RF chassis. The RX Connection Board can be used in place of the RX Filter.

  • Page 206: Figure 5-29. 9508 Rf Chassis Block Diagram

    Power Line Carrier ____________________________________________________________________ Figure 5-29. 9508 RF Chassis Block Diagram RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-51 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 207: Figure 5-30. 9508 Rf Chassis Power Amplifier

    The Power Amplifier is mounted on the front cover of the 9508 RF Chassis. The function of the Power Amplifier is to amplify the RF outputs of the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system PLC before these signals are passed to the line coupling equipment. The Power Amplifier develops an RF output of 50 Watts.

  • Page 208: Figure 5-31. Additional 50W Module In 100W Systems

    See for a description of the switch functions and their settings. Table 5-21 RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-53 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 209: Figure 5-33. 50W Power Amp Circuit Board

    RF chassis. Output is +12Vdc when power amp fails. connector TX In (RF input signal from back of MA-650) connector Spare TX In (not used) RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-54 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 210: Table 5-22 Function Of The Dip Switches Sw1 And Sw2 On The Power Amp Board

    Note that SW1-2, SW1-4, SW1-5 and SW1-6 are not used. DIP Switch Phase Angle in Degrees SW1-1 SW1-3 SW1-7 60 Default setting SW1-8 RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-55 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 211: Figure 5-34. Power Amplifier, Power Supply

    (well below 200ma). 5.6.2 Power Amplifier Power Supply Figure 5-34. Power Amplifier, Power Supply The Power Amplifier, Power Supply supplies power to the HPS/RFL 9508 Power Amplifier. There are two different types Power Supply available as shown below. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc.

  • Page 212: Figure 5-35. Power Amplifier, Power Supply, Block Diagram

    CURRENT TRANS- CIRCUITRY FILTERING PROTECTION LIMITING FORMER STATION BATTERY INPUT +30 Vdc OPTICAL ISOLATOR PULSE WIDTH MODULATOR Figure 5-35. Power Amplifier, Power Supply, Block Diagram RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-57 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 213: Figure 5-36. Tx Filter, Top View

    Power Line Carrier ____________________________________________________________________ 5.6.3 TX Filter The HPS/RFL 9508 TX Filter is a plug-in module consisting of two PC boards and two air core inductors. It plugs into the left side of the RF chassis. CONNECTOR (Plugs Into Mother Board)

  • Page 214: Figure 5-37. Location Of Jumpers On The Tx Filter, Pc Board 107828-2

    PC Board (107828-2) (107828-1) 8kHz 16kHz Air Core Inductor L2 Air Core Inductor L1 Figure 5-37. Location of Jumpers on the TX Filter, PC Board 107828-2 RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-59 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 215: Table 5-24 Tx Filter Setup Jumpers

    10. Adjust L2 for a minimum level on the meter. If a null is not seen, the lowest value of the second series capacitance may have to be varied. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-60 July 1, 2022...

  • Page 216: Figure 5-38. Location Of Jumpers On The Tx Filter, Pc Board 107828-1

    Power Line Carrier ____________________________________________________________________ 11. Set Jumper J44 back to the “Norm” position. Figure 5-38. Location of Jumpers on the TX Filter, PC Board 107828-1 RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-61 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 217: Figure 5-39. Balance Board

    Power Amp. The jumpers are used to select 50W or 100W operation. The HPS/RFL 9508 External Amp Connection Board is a plug-in module consisting of a PC board with wire jumpers only and uses the same PC board as the Attenuator Board. It is used in...

  • Page 218: Figure 5-40. Location Of Jumpers On The Balance Board

    Figure 5-40. Location of Jumpers on the Balance Board Table 5-25 Setting Jumpers on the Balance Board Number of Amplifiers Jumper Settings Jumper Settings Jumper Settings One (50W) Two (100W) RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-63 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 219: Figure 5-42. Rfl9508 Line Board, Block Diagram

    Figure 5-41. Line Board Theory of Operation The RF Line board connects the HPS/RFL 9508 to the line coupling equipment. It contains two hybrid transformers, a receive attenuator, a complex balance network, two impedance matching transformers, and two surge arrestors. A block diagram of the Line Board appears below.
  • Page 220 Power Line Carrier ____________________________________________________________________ 5.6.5.1.1 Hybrid Transformers The HPS/RFL 9508 Line Board contains two hybrid transformers, T3 and T4. The primary winding of T3 accepts the transmit input signal, and the primary winding of T4 develops the receive output signal that is passed to the RX Filter.

  • Page 221: Figure 5-41. Line Board

    Install this jumper in the TOP position if the attenuator module is not equipped. Install it in the BOTTOM position if the attenuator module is equipped. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-66 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 222: Figure 5-44. Location Of Jumpers On The Rx Filter Board

    500kHz). The location of these jumpers is shown in . Tuning the filter is done per the Figure 5-45 Microsoft Excel® Worksheet “9508 RX Filter Programming Sheet.xls” supplied with the Customer CD. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-67 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 223: Figure 5-45. Location Of Jumpers On The Rx Filter Board, Showing Jumper Groupings

    5.6.7 RX Connection Board The RX Connection Board is used in place of the RX Filter in applications that do not require an RX Filter. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-68 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 224 UP position. In Loopback operation set to switch to the DOWN position. The switch location is shown below and is accessible when the Attenuator Board is plugged into the chassis. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-69 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 225: Figure 5-47. 9508 Mother Board, Rear View

    Power Line Carrier ____________________________________________________________________ 5.6.9 Motherboard The HPS/RFL 9508 Motherboard is mounted on the rear right side of the 9508 chassis as viewed from the front. It provides interconnections for the five RF modules that plug into it from the front of the chassis.

  • Page 226: Table 5-28 Motherboard, Tb1 Terminal Assignments

    Check the attenuation at the selected center frequency +/- 12kHz. Adjust L1 to get the desired attenuation at +12 kHz >9.5 dBm. Adjust L3 to get the desired attenuation at +12 kHz >9.5 dBm. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-71 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 227 5.6.3.2 2. Tune the RX filter to the proper band (section 5.6.10 3. Set the transceiver Transmit and Receive frequencies 4. Perform the commissioning procedure. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-72 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 228: Figure 5-48. Rear Panel Wiring Of A Typical Hps/Rfl Gard Pro System Plc With A 50W 9508

    RFL™ GARD for External Device Pro™ System Disconnect To Station Battery Figure 5-48. Rear Panel Wiring of a typical HPS/RFL GARD Pro system PLC with a 50W 9508 RF Chassis. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-73 July 1, 2022...

  • Page 229: Figure 5-49. Rear Panel Wiring Of A Typical Hps/Rfl Gard Pro System Plc With A 100W 9508 Rf Chassis

    Switched Station Battery PLC Analog Module for External Device Disconnect To Station Battery Figure 5-49. Rear Panel Wiring of a typical HPS/RFL GARD Pro system PLC with a 100W 9508 RF Chassis. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-74 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 230: Optional Switched Battery Power Supply

    5.7 Optional Switched Battery Power Supply I/O Module, Single On/Off Switch This module was developed for use when a PLC (On/Off) module is installed in an HPS/RFL GARD Pro system chassis. Input power is feed out to an auxiliary device through the Switched Battery Terminals as shown below.

  • Page 231: Figure 5-51. Switched Battery Output, Functional Diagram

    P.S. 2 (If Installed) Major TB1-4 Alarm P.S. 2 TB1-5 TB2-1 (+) TB2-2 (-) TB2-3 Minor TB2-4 Alarm TB2-5 Figure 5-51. Switched Battery Output, Functional Diagram RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-76 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 232: Installations With Two Or More Plc Modules

    As shown below a second power supply has been factory installed below the original power supply in a 6U chassis, set-up instructions for the second PLC module follow. Always refer to the application drawings supplied with your HPS/RFL GARD Pro system unit for specific wiring instructions unique to your installation.

  • Page 233: Figure 5-53. Setting Jumpers On Second Plc Analog Module

    Table 5-29 TB1 Connections on Second PLC Module Second PLC Module (TB1 Designation) Power Supply 4 Terminal Number/Function TB1-1 8 (+20V) TB1-2 9 (-20V) TB1-3 10 (Ground) RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 5-78 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 234: Digital Teleprotection

    • Direct Transfer Trip • Permissive Transfer Trip • Directional Comparison Blocking • Directional Comparison Unblocking Each of these is described on the following pages. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 235: Figure 6-1. Permissive Underreaching Transfer Trip

    Figure 6-1. Permissive Underreaching Transfer Trip BREAKER A BREAKER B TRANSMIT TRIP B TRANSMIT TRIP A TRIP BREAKER A TRIP BREAKER B Figure 6-2. Permissive Overreaching Transfer Trip RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 236: Figure 6-3. Direct Transfer Trip

    BREAKER A BREAKER B TRANSMIT TRIP B TRANSMIT TRIP A TRIP BREAKER A TRIP BREAKER B Figure 6-3. Direct Transfer Trip RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 237: Figure 6-4. Directional Comparison Blocking

    Z2A TYPICALLY SET AT 120% 21S CARRIER START BREAKER A BREAKER B 21S CARRIER START TRIP BREAKER A CARRIER START CARRIER START TRIP BREAKER B Figure 6-4. Directional Comparison Blocking RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 238: Digital Teleprotection Overview

    The Aux channel allows the communications channel to be utilized for multiple functions. These include the following: • Remote management of some terminal server • Modem connection • Bringing back power system data • Etc. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 239: Digital Teleprotection Configuration

    All four channels are shown for each teleprotection module, regardless of whether those channels are currently mapped to a timeslot / communications interface. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 240: Figure 6-6. Digital Teleprotection Configuration - General Tab

    “red” and a warning presented beside the field. For typical existing GARD Pro behavior – see “Config > PLC” pages for reference. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 241 Configuration > Comms Interface (Timeslots > Bus 1) and (Timeslots > Bus 2) tabs. See for a timeslot configuration example. 7.3.3 RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 242: Figure 6-7. Digital Teleprotection Timeslot Configuration Screen

    64 kbps. Framing is enabled automatically when multiple timeslots are assigned to an interface. Figure 6-7. Digital Teleprotection Timeslot Configuration screen RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 243: Figure 6-8. Teleprotection Service Comms Bus Allocation

    Figure 6-8. Teleprotection Service Comms Bus allocation The following images show the COMMS Bus Timeslot settings to match the above allocation. Figure 6-9. Teleprotection Service Comms Bus Configuration RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 6-10 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 244 If the function is selected on TS1 Bus 1 then it is not available on any other timeslot on Bus 1 or Bus 2 RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 6-11 July 1, 2022...
  • Page 245 Select the “Timeslot > Bus #” tab. The system displays the “TIMESLOT MAPPING > BUS #” page. “#” is the number of the selected bus. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 6-12 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 246 4. Select a TPS Function to map to a Timeslot. As the TPS Function and card (denoted by physical slot) are assigned the system removes the function from the selection list. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 6-13 July 1, 2022...
  • Page 247 7. Unassigned Timeslots are marked red indicating the assigned Interface needs a Function. All Interfaces must have at least one Function though several Functions can be assigned to consecutive Timeslots in one Interface. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 6-14 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 248: Figure 6-10. Digital Comms Configuration Fields

    6. Interface: This drop-down field is used to select a comms interface which will carry the function data of the timeslot in that row. You can select any installed Comms Interfaces. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 6-15 July 1, 2022...

  • Page 249: Figure 6-11. Digital Teleprotection Configuration Example

    Note: The “Bus Master” field is active when there is more than one interface programmed on the Bus. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 6-16 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 250: Figure 6-12. Tps Configuration - Advanced Tab

    3. Formula Table: Below the logic bit settings entry fields there is a table which shows all logic bit values, calculated from the settings in the two text fields above. This table RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 6-17 July 1, 2022...

  • Page 251: Digital Teleprotection Status

    Note: All four channel tabs are shown for each teleprotection module, regardless of whether those channels are currently mapped to a timeslot / communications interface. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 6-18 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 252: Figure 6-13. Tps Status - Channel Tab

    {Enable status}: This can take four different values: • “Enabled”: This value is shown if the Teleprotection channel is mapped to an interface and the channel’s “Enable” setting is set to “Auto” RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 6-19 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 253 12. Errored Seconds: This status indicates the cumulative number of seconds where messages with CRC errors have been received. This value will roll-over to zero after the maximum value of 65,535. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 6-20 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 254: Figure 6-14. Tps Status - Advanced Tab

    This table is updated dynamically just like the table on the Status > Digital Teleprotection > Slot n – TPS channel status pages. This page has no highlighting on change of state. Figure 6-14. TPS Status – Advanced Tab RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 6-21 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 255: Digital Teleprotection Touch Screen Display Status

    This page allows the user to view the status of different channels of a Teleprotection module. Each channel has its own menu button and its own status page. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 6-22 July 1, 2022...

  • Page 256: Figure 6-16. Tsd - Digital Teleprotection Slot Selection

    • Gray: if Disabled • Red: if Enabled and in Major Alarm • Yellow: if Enabled and in Minor Alarm • Green: if Enabled and no alarms RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 6-23 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 257: Figure 6-17. Tsd - Digital Teleprotection, Channel Selection

    Status > Digital Teleprotection > Slot n – TPS (Channel x) page. It is also available based on the programming in the Configuration > Digital Comms > (Comms Interface) Timeslots Bus 1 & Bus 2 pages. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 6-24 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 258: Figure 6-18. Tsd - Digital Teleprotection, Channel Selection, Function Table

    This table will always reflect the values of these functions. Digital Teleprotection (Slot 2) – Ch1 Errors per Second Errored Seconds Ch1 Functions Figure 6-18. TSD - Digital Teleprotection, Channel selection, function table RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 6-25 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 259 Digital Teleprotection __________________________________________________________________ This page Intentionally Left blank RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 6-26 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 260: Digital Communications Interfaces

    Timeslots > Bus 1 or Timeslots > Bus 2 configuration page. Auxiliary channels can only operate at 64 kbps. See section more information on the timeslot configuration. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 261: Configure Digital Comms Modules

    Direct Fiber can be configured with data rates of 64 kbps - 768 kbps o G.703 can be configured with data rate of 64 kbps only RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 262 • TX/RX Clock Polarity. Defines the clock polarity of the RS-449/X.21/V.35 comms interface. This can be set for (TX/RX): o NORM / NORM o NORM / INVERT o INVERT / NORM o INVERT / INVERT RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 263: Figure 7-2. Communications Interface Configuration

    Configuration > Comms Interface (Timeslots > Bus 1) and (Timeslots > Bus 2) tabs. The user can manually change this setting to “Auto” or “Disabled”. Note: The “Enable” field is not available for the Async module. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 264: Figure 7-3. Configure Failed Error Message

    TS2 DTPS Ch2 G3 TS3 DTPS Ch1 G3 TS3 DTPS Ch1 G3 TS3 … … … … TS12 TS12 TS12 TS12 (12 Channel limitation) Figure 7-5. T1/E1Drop and Insert RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 265: Figure 7-6. Configuring T1 Digital Communications

    4. Node Type: This setting controls the function of the T1 module. The T1 can be configured as a “drop-and-insert” type or as a “terminal” type. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 266: Figure 7-7. Configuring E1 Digital Communications

    4. Node Type: This setting controls the function of the E1 module. The E1 can be configured as a “drop-and-insert” type or as a “Terminal” type. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 267: Figure 7-8. Configuring C37.94 Digital Communications

    The C37.94 is limited to 64 kbps in this mode. This setting is usually set to “Normal”. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 268: Figure 7-9. Configuring G.703 Digital Communications

    The G.703 payload can then be mapped to a timeslot of another interface. 2. Octet Timing: Controls the Octet timing setting of the G.703 module. Octet Timing is normally “Disabled” but can be “Enabled”. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 269: Figure 7-10. Configuring Rs-449/X.21/V.35 Digital Communications

    “Timeslots > Bus 1 or Timeslots > Bus 2” configuration page. The Multi-protocol payload can then be mapped to a timeslot of another interface. This setting is usually set to “Normal”. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-10 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 270: Figure 7-11. Configuring Direct Fiber Digital Communications

    “Timeslots > Bus 1 or Timeslots > Bus 2” configuration page. The Direct Fiber payload can then be mapped to a timeslot of another interface. This setting is usually set to “Normal”. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-11 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 271: Figure 7-12. Configuring Async Digital Communications

    3. Ch1 Bits per Character: Sets the number of bits per character for that Channel. Allowed values are 9, 10, 11 with the default of 9 4. Ch1 Use DTR: Controls the function of the DTR line: Yes, No RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-12 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 272: Digital Communications Timeslot Configuration

    As a result, care should be taken when establishing communications channels between two slave interfaces as they may have different timing sources. Figure 7-13. Digital Comms Timeslot Configuration screen RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-13 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 273: Figure 7-14. Comms Bus Allocation

    Figure 7-14. Comms Bus allocation The following images show the COMMS Bus Timeslot settings to match the above allocation. Slot 1 - TPS Ch3 Figure 7-15. Comms Bus Configuration RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-14 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 274 “Drop-and-Insert”, then the option in the Function drop-down called “Not Used” is re-named “Pass-Thru”. Pass-thru timeslots will not terminate locally and will traverse between the two buses/interfaces. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-15 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 275 • Service Channels cannot be mapped over a G.703 interface, since the function requires framing to be enabled, and G.703 runs only at 64 kbps RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-16 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 276 2. Choose a Master interface for the Bus. If more than one Interface is available, you can choose which interface will be the Bus Master. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-17 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 277 RS 449 for timeslot 6. Note: Once an Interface or Function is assigned on one Bus it will not be available for use on the second Bus. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-18 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 278 Functions can be assigned to consecutive Timeslots on one Interface. Consecutive Timeslots assigned Modified, unsaved timeslots to the RS-449 Interface Timeslots assigned to an Interface also require a Function RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-19 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 279: Figure 7-16. Digital Comms Configuration Fields

    6. Comms Interface: This drop-down field is used to select a comms interface which will carry the function data of the timeslot in that row. You can select any installed Comms Interfaces. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-20 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 280: Service Channels

    • Service Channel A to communicates with the remote Service Channel B only. 7.4.3 Configuring a Service Channel This page configures the GARD Pro service channels. Figure 7-17. Configuring Service channels RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-21 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 281 Service Channel function is implemented. The Remote Service Channel function (64 kbps connection) requires an additional spare “Time Slot” that needs to be programmed through the web pages (Digital Communications Time Slot Configuration, Section RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-22 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 282: Figure 7-18. Service Channel Example

    Remote Rear IP x.x.x.10 Remote IP access thru Front Port 192.168.1.3 Note: Service Channel A must always be configured to communication with Service Channel B. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-23 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 283 2. In an unused Timeslot for the Function, select the Select the Service Channel A or B. 3. In the Interface, select the “Slot – Card” to use for the Service Channel RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-24 July 1, 2022...

  • Page 284: Digital Communications Status

    2. User Label: This field shows the user-entered label from the interface’s configuration page. Note: ASYNC Digital Comms does NOT have a label. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-25 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 285: Figure 7-20. Status Screen T1/E1 Digital Comms

    4. Timing: This value tells the user the timing setting of the interface. Range: Internal (Bus n Master), Loop (Bus n Master) If module is Disabled or Forced Disabled, field = “N/A” RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-26 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 286 Note: Reset the following counters to zero by selecting the “Reset All” button. 15. Line Code Violations: This is a count of the Line Code Violations since last reset. Indicates Bi-polar violations. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-27 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 287: Figure 7-21. Status Screen C37.94 Digital Comms

    Settings to create this Status Status Message Enable Module Mapping “Forced Disabled” Disabled “Aux Channel” Aux Channel “Enabled” Auto Any Bus/timeslot “Disabled” Auto Not mapped to any Bus/timeslot RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-28 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 288 13. Reset All: This button, when clicked, will reset the counters of the associated comms interface. Note: Reset the following counters to zero by the “Reset All” button. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-29 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 289: Figure 7-22. Status Screen G.703 Digital Comms

    For G.703/64k this value will never be greater than 1. If module is Disabled and Enable = Auto, field = “0”. If module is Forced Disabled, field = “N/A”. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-30 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 290 13. Errored Seconds: Provides a count of the total number of errored seconds since the last reset. 14. Errors per Second: Provides a count of the number of errored words that occurred over the last second. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-31 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 291: Figure 7-23. Status Screen Rs-449 Digital Comms

    2. # of Data Channels: This value is an indication of how many timeslots the interface is carrying. If module is Disabled and Enable is set to Auto the field = “0”. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-32 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 292 13. Tx/Rx Data Polarity: This value tells the user the Tx/Rx Data Polarity setting of the interface. If module is Disabled or Forced Disabled, field = “N/A” RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-33 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 293: Figure 7-24. Status Screen Direct Fiber Digital Comms

    Module Mapping “Forced Disabled” Normal Disabled “Enabled” Normal Auto mapped to any Bus/timeslot “Disabled” Normal Auto not mapped to any Bus/timeslot “Aux Channel” Aux Channel RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-34 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 294 This field will never be in the ‘green’ state because it is disabled if Loopback is Inactive. 13. Reset All: This button, when clicked, will reset the counters of the associated comms interface. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-35 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 295: Figure 7-25. Status Screen Async Digital Comms

    BAD COMMS BUS IN One of the channels is configured to transmit receive to/from a comms bus that this async module cannot detect a valid clock on RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-36 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 296 If module is Disabled and Enable = Auto, field = “{value}”. If module is Forced Disabled, field = “N/A” 10. Channel 2 - Descriptions apply to Ch1 and Ch2 equally RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-37 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 297: Figure 7-26. Status Screen Timeslot Bus Digital Comms

    Clicking the block will take the user to the associated status page 3. timeslot column: Shows the timeslot numbers from 1-12 RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-38 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 298: Digital Comms Test

    Local loopback is available for all digital interfaces. A local loopback test directs the local transmit data to the local receive path, similar to when a physical loopback plug is installed. Figure 7-28. Digital Comms Test – Local Loopback RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-39 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 299: Figure 7-29. Digital Comms Test - Local Loopback Confirmation Message

    Teleprotection to change the addresses to match to clear this alarm for the Local loopback test. Take note of the addresses so that they can be changed back after the Local loopback test is complete RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-40 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 300: Figure 7-30. Digital Comms Test - Remote Loopback

    A framer loopback is like a local loopback. Framer loopback is only available for T1/E1 interfaces. A framer loopback test directs the local transmit data to the local receive path at the RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-41 July 1, 2022...

  • Page 301: Figure 7-31. Digital Comms Test - Framer Loopback

    T1/E1 framer. This loops the data back to the remote terminal, through the local framer, to help test the complete communications circuit and isolate communications problems. Figure 7-32. Digital Comms Test – Payload Loopback RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-42 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 302: Figure 7-33. Digital Comms Test - C37.94 Loopback Tests

    Remote Loopback: Here the arrow from Tx Data > C37.94 is removed, a new ‘loopback’ arrow shown on the internal side of the C37.94, and the arrow between C37.94 > Remote GARD changes color. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 7-43 July 1, 2022...

  • Page 303: Troubleshooting

    HPS/RFL™ GARD Pro™ system to operation. 1. For setup problems, verify and re-configure the unit or units that were not setup correctly. 2. For equipment problems, contact HPS/RFL by phone at 973.334.3100 or by e-mail at customer.service@rflelect.com 8.2 System Alarms...

  • Page 304: Figure 8-2. Alarm Status Page

    For each alarm type on each module, the user can select if he wants to put the system into Major Alarm, Minor Alarm, or to ignore the module alarm. The user programs the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system alarms using the Alarm Configurations Webpage described in Section 4.11.2...

  • Page 305: Connectivity Issues

    Once a PC is physically connected to a GARD unit through the front Ethernet port and there is no access to the device the following steps will assist in restoring access. 1. Ensure that the power light is illuminated on the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system. 2. Check the LAN settings on your computer.

  • Page 306: Figure 8-3. Connectivity Flow Chart

    Establish rear port Is units rear port Possible network issue , connection and retry connection OK? contact IT person Figure 8-3. Connectivity Flow Chart RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 307: Plc Troubleshooting

    Failed PLC front module Replace PLC front module Line tuner not tuned Tune line tuner RPM alarm active Failed PLC rear module Replace PLC rear module RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 308: Figure 8-4. Plc Digital Board

    Troubleshooting ______________________________________________________________________ 8.4.2 The PLC Digital Board Components The HPS/RFL GARD Pro system PLC digital PLC board has extensive jumper and switch settings along with 26 test points. This includes the LEDs and test points on the front of the board, which are the only test points and LEDs accessible when the front cover is opened.

  • Page 309: Table 8-4 Settings For The Plc Digital Board

    In 2W Mode: TX/RX line connection Test Point +15V: +15V Analog Supply Test Point +5VA: +5V Analog supply Test Point +2.5V: +2.5V Digital supply Test Point GND: Ground Continued…. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 310 ADC IN: Analog to digital converter input Point TP26 Front Panel Test RX: Receive level after attenuation stage Point TP27 Front Panel Test TX OUT: Input to power amp Point RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 311: Figure 8-5. Plc Analog Module Top View

    The PLC Analog Module has extensive jumper and control settings along with test points. CAUTION The following information is to be used by qualified personnel only, normally an HPS/RFL Service Engineer. The illustrations below show the location of all switches, jumpers and test points on the module followed by a description of their use.

  • Page 312: Figure 8-6. Plc Analog Module Rear Panel View

    R8 Amp gain adjust Connect dummy load R19 Amp TX fail adjust Figure 8-6. PLC Analog Module Rear Panel View Figure 8-7. PLC Power Amp Section RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 8-10 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 313: Table 8-5 Settings For The Plc Analog Module

    Designation Trimmer Used for reflected power meter calibration. capacitor Fuse TX protection fuse, 1A, 250V, slow-blow, HPS/RFL Part No. 103473 Fuse RX protection fuse, 1A, 250V, slow-blow, HPS/RFL Part No. 103473 18-pin Header Used to set TX Filter frequency. See Section 5.5.4 12-pin Header Used to set TX Filter frequency.
  • Page 314 Negative Power Supply Rail (For factory use only) In 4-wire operation, monitors TX output to the line. TP11 Test Point In 2-wire operation, monitors Input to the Skewed Hybrid. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 8-12 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 315: Digital Teleprotection Troubleshooting

    CRC check to fail and the message to be discarded. Address communications circuit to alleviate bit errors. Timeslot mismatch Confirm teleprotection channel timeslot assignment matches the remote terminal. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 8-13 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 316: Digital Comms Troubleshooting

    Electromagnetic Interference, improperly run cables and other environmental issues can cause bit errors. 8.6 Digital Comms Troubleshooting Fields in Alarm are marked Red Figure 8-9. Digital Comms Alarm indicators RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 8-14 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 317 Proper signal level not With fiber signal meter, verify remote terminal TX levels sync alarm received are correct. Verify receive signal levels are within the minimum receive level. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 8-15 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 318: Software Upgrade Utility

    Software Upgrade Utility 9.1 System Firmware Upgrade Overview The HPS/RFL™ GARD Pro™ system uses an upgrade tool to install a new system firmware. RFL now provides the ability to have a backup image of the system firmware. The new firmware will swap the configuration into a standby partition.

  • Page 319: The Hps/Rfl Gard Pro System Upgrade Tool Installation

    Damage may occur Do Not power off PC or Chassis while Upgrade is running. 9.2 The HPS/RFL GARD Pro system Upgrade Tool Installation 9.2.1 System Firmware Updater Tool Setup 1. To "install" the GARD Updater, simply double click the “UpgradeGARD” setup file.
  • Page 320 Technical Data/Specifications 2. Click Next to continue. 3. Click Next to install to the default folder or Browse to select a different folder. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 321 Technical Data/Specifications 4. Select “Finish” to complete the installation RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 322: The Hps/Rfl Gard Pro System Firmware Upgrade Procedure

    Technical Data/Specifications 9.3 The HPS/RFL GARD Pro system Firmware Upgrade Procedure Upgrade Procedure Note: Before starting the upgrade follow the Gard Upgrade Tool installation. 1. Double Click the shortcut on the desktop 2. The IP address is preset to 192.168.1.1 to match the front port of the chassis.
  • Page 323 5. Make note of the current Controller firmware (Release and Build) in the System Management/Inventory for later comparison after the upgrade process completes. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 324 7. Use the Browse button to locate the version Zip file to be used for Upgrade. 8. Select the firmware image Zip file to be used for Upgrade. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 325 10. Wait for reboot. When complete, the progress bar will read 100% complete and reboot automatically. Note: The Reboot Process takes approximately 2 minutes to complete and the error below will appear when communication is lost. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 326 Technical Data/Specifications 11. Log back into the HPS/RFL GARD Pro system after the reboot is complete. The GARD Pro system will display the following dialog acknowledging the upgrade: 12. Finally, verify the firmware upgrade was successful in the System Management/Inventory page by comparing the Controller information (Release and Build) with the Release and Build noted previously.
  • Page 327 Technical Data/Specifications RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 328: Technical Data/Specifications

    10.1.1 Inputs and Outputs The HPS/RFL GARD Pro system can be configured with up to 20 input and output slots available on the rear part of the chassis. Relay outputs are jumper selectable Form A or Form B, and in addition each input and output has an inverter and a timer associated with it that has settings for both pick-up (de-bounce) delay and drop-out (pulse-stretch) delay.
  • Page 329 Six per module. Relay Pick-up Time: 4msec. Output Current Rating: 6A continuous Surge: 30A for 200msec. AlarmRelays: Quantity: Contacts: SPDT (Form C) Rating: 100mA, 300Vdc resistive load RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 10-2 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 330: Table 10-1 The Hps/Rfl Gard Pro System Power Supply Specifications

    Technical Data/Specifications 10.1.2 The HPS/RFL GARD Pro System Power Supply Specifications Table 10-1 The HPS/RFL GARD Pro System Power Supply Specifications Power Supply Part Number Specifications 500305 500315 500325 Input Voltage 38-150Vdc or 96-132Vac 200-300Vdc or 200-240Vac 19-29Vdc Range: Max Output 4.00 Amps (combined total)

  • Page 331: Optional Modules

    +4dBm @ 75Ω – single input Input Level: +1dBm @ 75Ω – two inputs 75Ω nominal Input Impedance: Frequency Response: Flat within ±2.0dB from 20kHz to 500kHz RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 10-4 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 332 Insertion Loss 0.5dB Maximum Transmit: 14dB typical Receive: None; passive components only (no active components) Input Power Requirements -20ºC to +65ºC (-4ºF to +149ºF) Operating Temperature: RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 10-5 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 333: Table 10-2. Characteristics Of Short Haul Module With Multimode Fiber Heads (C37.94) At 25ºc

    Distance Emitter Type (avg) (3dB margin) 1300 (+/- 30 nm) 500875-1 -20dBm to -22dBm Singlemode/ Up to 6.2 mi Average into 9μm -35dBm (10km) fiber RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 10-6 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 334: Dnp3 Device Profile Document

    Maximum Application Layer Re-tries:   None None   Fixed at _______________________ Configurable, range ____ to _______  (Fixed is not permitted) Configurable, range ____ to _______ RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 10-7 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 335 Configurable     Complete Appl. Response None Fixed at Variable Configurable Others_____________________________________ Attach explanation if 'Variable' or 'Configurable' was checked for any timeout RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 10-8 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 336 32 Bits (SOE Counters)   Other Value _8 bits__ (Only for PLC module counters) Point-by-point list attached  Point-by-point list attached   Sends Multi-Fragment Responses: RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 10-9 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...

  • Page 337: Disposal

    Object Variation Request Qualifiers Response Qualifiers Object Name (optional) See the HPS/RFL GARD Pro System Instruction Manual, section 4.16.1.1 10.4 Disposal When disposing of the equipment, it should be done in strict accordance with all local and national regulations for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. The printed circuit boards should be separated for recycling.

  • Page 338: Index

    Quick Tuning and Jumper Setting Overview · 5-71 Rear Panel Wiring – HPS/RFL GARD Pro System with 50W · 5-73 Rear Panel Wiring for the HPS/RFL GARD Pro System PLC with 100W Applications · 5-74 RX Connection board · 5-68 RX Filter ·...
  • Page 339 Saving Files to a PC · 4-11 Sending files to the RFL™ GARD Pro™ System · 4-9 Front Panel Indicators · 2-14 FTP Server · 4-13 Function Buttons (PLC) · 5-15 RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 11-2 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 340 Technical Data/Specifications GUI · 2-15 HPS/RFL GARD Pro System Dashboard · 4-6 Input Power Connections · 3-18 Input Unit - Setting Jumpers · 4-20 Input/Output Module · 2-8, 4-19 Input/Output Modules Input - Test · 4-26 Input Advanced Configuration · 4-25 Input Mapping ·...
  • Page 341 Slot Locations (6U) · 2-6 SOE · 4-37 Record Details · 4-39 Retrieving · 4-37 SOEs Configuration · 4-43 Record Details (Logic Bits) · 4-40 RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 11-4 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 342 SCREEN DISPLAY · 4-50 TX Carrier Frequency - Jumper Settings · 5-44, 5-45 User Administration · 4-7 Access Control · 4-8 Access Log · 4-9 Ventilation · 3-4 RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 11-5 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
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  • Page 344: Application Notes

    This section contains application notes, which are intended to assist the user in configuring their HPS/RFL™ GARD Pro™ system. Currently there are no Application Notes for this product. RF-MCGARDPRO Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 12-7 July 1, 2022 ©2022 Hubbell Incorporated...
  • Page 345 Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products 353 Powerville Road ● Boonton Twp., NJ 07005-9151 USA Tel: 973.334.3100 ● Fax: 973.334.3863 ● Email: customer.service@rflelect.com www.rflelect.com ™ ™ Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. – RFL™ Products GARD Pro System July 1, 2022...

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