Message Scratchpad - GE 489 Instruction Manual

4.2 S1 489 SETUP
The 489 displays default messages after a period of keypad inactivity. Up to 20 default messages can be selected for dis-
play. If more than one message is chosen, they will automatically scroll at a rate determined by the
ERENCES DEFAULT MESSAGE CYCLE TIME
programmable messages can be created and displayed with the message scratchpad. For example, the relay could be set
to alternately scan a generator identification message, the current in each phase, and the hottest stator RTD. Currently
selected default messages can be viewed in
Default messages can be added to the end of the default message list, as follows:
1. Enter the correct passcode at
(unless it has already been entered or is "0", defeating the passcode security feature).
2. Select the message to be add to the default message list using the
sage can be any Actual Value or Message Scratchpad message.
3. Press . The
ENTER
4. Press again while this message is displayed to add the current message to the end of the default message list.
ENTER
5. If the procedure was followed correctly, the
6. To verify that the message was added, view the last message under the
Default messages can be removed from the default message list, as follows:
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1. Enter the correct passcode at
(unless the passcode has already been entered or unless the passcode is "0" defeating the passcode security feature).
2. Select the message to remove from the default message list under the
3. Select the default message to remove and press
4. Press while this message is displayed to remove the current message out of the default message list.
ENTER
5. If the procedure was followed correctly, the
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MESSAGE SCRATCHPAD

[ENTER] for more
Up to 5 message screens can be programmed under the Message Scratchpad area. These messages may be notes that
pertain to the installation of the generator. In addition, these notes may be selected for scanning during default message
display. This might be useful for reminding operators to perform certain tasks. The messages may be entered from the
communications ports or through the keypad. To enter a 40 character message:
1. Select the user message to be changed.
2. Press the decimal [.] key to enter text mode. An underscore cursor will appear under the first character.
3. Use the and
VALUE
4. Press the [.] key to advance to the next character. To skip over a character press the [.] key. If an incorrect character is
accidentally stored, press the [.] key enough times to scroll the cursor around to the character.
5. When the desired message is displayed press the
permanently stored. Press
4-10
setpoint. Any actual value can be selected for display. In addition, up to 5 user-
DEFAULT MESSAGES
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PRESS [ENTER] TO ADD DEFAULT MESSAGES
DEFAULT MESSAGE HAS BEEN ADDED
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DEFAULT MESSAGE HAS BEEN REVOVED
MESSAGE SCRATCHPAD
ð
TEXT 1
ENTER
ð
ESCAPE
TEXT 2
ESCAPE
MESSAGE
TEXT 3
ESCAPE
MESSAGE
TEXT 4
ESCAPE
MESSAGE
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ESCAPE
489 GENERATOR RELAY
MESSAGE
keys to display the desired character. A space is selected like a character.
VALUE
to cancel the altered message.
ESCAPE
489 Generator Management Relay
subgroup.
PASSCODE ENTER PASSCODE FOR ACCESS
MESSAGE
message will be displayed for 5 seconds:
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PASSCODE ENTER PASSCODE FOR ACCESS
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. The relay will display
ENTER
Range: 40 alphanumeric characters
Range: 40 alphanumeric characters
Range: 40 alphanumeric characters
Range: 40 alphanumeric characters
Range: 40 alphanumeric characters
key to store or the
ENTER ESCAPE
4 SETPOINTS
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to allow setpoint entry
and keys. The selected mes-
MESSAGE
flash message is displayed:
DEFAULT MESSAGES
to allow setpoint entry
DEFAULT MESSAGES
PRESS [ENTER] TO REMOVE MESSAGE
flash message is displayed.
4.2.6 MESSAGE SCRATCHPAD
key to abort. The message is now
PREF-
menu.
menu.
.
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