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Start the D400
The tasks performed to set up the D400 for operation are:
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Task 1: Connect to the D400
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Task 2: Create User Accounts
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Task 3: Change the Root Password
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Task 4: Set the IP Address
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Task 5: Create a Supervisor Password
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Task 6: Access the D400 HMI
In the following procedures, the term "enter" indicates that the menu item number is typed in and then the Enter key is pressed.
Task 1: Connect to the D400
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Connect the supplied null modem cable (GE part number 977-0529) to your computer serial communications port, and
to the D400 front panel serial communications port.
2.
Start a terminal emulation application. For example, Tera Term.
3.
From the Windows start menu, select All Programs > Tera Term folder > Tera Term.
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Click the Serial option, and click OK.
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On the Tera Term VT window, select the Setup menu > Serial port... command
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Select the communications settings and click OK:
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Port: Select the appropriate communication port (for example COM3)
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Baud rate: 19200
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Data: 8 bit
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Parity: none
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Stop: 1 bit
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Flow control: none
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On the Tera Term VT window, select the Setup menu > Terminal... command.
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Select the terminal setting: Terminal: VT100, and click OK.
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At the D400 login prompt, type the default username root and default password geroot.
Task 2: Create User Accounts
Since you cannot use the root user account to access the D400 remotely, you must create administrator-level user accounts for
this purpose. This must be done first when you connect to the D400 front serial communications port and run a terminal session.
To create a new administrator-level user account:
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At the D400#>> prompt, type d400cfg and press Enter.
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Enter 1. Configure Authentication.
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Enter 6. Administrator Group Users.
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Respond to the on-screen prompts as required to create a new administrator-level user. You may now use this user
account to access the D400 remotely through TELNET or SSH.
Quick Start Guide
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Summary of Contents for GE D400
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Page 1: Quick Start Guide
Since you cannot use the root user account to access the D400 remotely, you must create administrator-level user accounts for this purpose. This must be done first when you connect to the D400 front serial communications port and run a terminal session. - Page 2 Result: The Log-In screen appears. Enter your user name as supervisor and the newly created password. Click Log In. Result: The D400 HMI (Human Machine Interface) appears. Note: Multiple D400 HMI users can be created. Each user can be assigned with different access levels.
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