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4 USER INTERFACE
1. Connect the computer running the SPMPC program to the relay via the RS485 port and start the SPMPC
software.
2. SPMPC will not automatically communicate with the relay unless that function is enabled. (see startup
mode below). The screen will display the SPM firmware revision if communications is established.
3. To setup communications, select the Communication > Computer menu item.
4. To begin communications, click the ON button in the Communication section of the dialog box above. The
Status section indicates the communication status. If communication is successfully established, the mes-
sage "Program is now talking to a Multilin device" is displayed. As well, the status at the bottom right hand
corner of the screen indicates "Communicating".
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Set the
Startup Mode
based upon user preference. In the "Communicate with Relay" mode,
SPMPC will attempt to establish communications immediately upon startup. While in the
"File mode /w default settings", SPMPC waits for the user to click the
attempting communications – this mode is preferred when SPMPC is being used without an
attatched SPM.
Set
Control Type
to match the type of RS232/RS485 converter. If connected through a GE
Power Management F485 converter unit, select "MULTILIN 232/485 CONVERTOR".
If connected through a modem, select "Modem". If a third-party RS232/RS485 converter is
being used, select the appropriate control type from the available list based upon the
manufacturer's specifications.
Set
Parity
to match the PARITY setpoint.
Set
Baud Rate
to match the BAUD RATE setpoint.
Set
Communication Port
to the COM port on your local PC where the SPM is connected
(e.g. COM1 or COM2). On most PCs, COM1 is used by the mouse device, leaving COM2
available for communications.,
Set
Slave Address
to match the SLAVE ADDRESS setpoint programmed in the SPM.
Figure 4–2: COMMUNICATION/COMPUTER WINDOW
SPM Synchronous Motor Protection and Control
4.1 SPMPC SOFTWARE
4.1.3 CONFIGURATION
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button before
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