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MultiNet
Serial to Ethernet Converter
Instruction Manual
Manual P/N:
1601-0117-A3 (GEK-106498B)
Copyright © 2011 GE Digital Energy
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- Page 1 Digital Energy Multilin MultiNet Serial to Ethernet Converter Instruction Manual Manual P/N: 1601-0117-A3 (GEK-106498B) Copyright © 2011 GE Digital Energy NORTH AMERICA / WORLDWIDE 215 Anderson Avenue, Markham, ON Canada L6E 1B3 Tel: (905) 294-6222 Fax: (905) 201-2098 Web:www.gedigitalenergy.com Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
GETTING STARTED WITH ENERVISTA TO SETUP MULTINET ............5 CONFIGURATION..........................7 EXAMPLE: Connecting MultiNet to a PQM .................... 8 EXAMPLE: Configuring a Laptop to communicate to MultiNet over crossover cable......11 DIMENSIONS ............................13 ORDER CODE ............................. 13 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................14 WARRANTY ............................ - Page 4 Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear.com...
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Page 5: Features
MultiNet is environmentally hardened to withstand severe utility and industrial conditions. MultiNet can be used to connect an existing Modbus RTU network over RS485 onto a LAN in order to support multiple SCADA masters or advanced HMI systems. Additionally, the use of MultiNet greatly facilitates the setup and wiring of any serial device to a communications center since it avoids costly RS485 cable runs. -
Page 6: Rs485 Serial Port
PLC, protection relay or any serial Modbus IED is possible. Connect the “+”, “–“ and common terminal of MultiNet to the “+”, “–“ and common terminals of all the IEDs. Correct polarity must also be observed. For instance, the IEDs must be connected with all RS485 “+”... -
Page 7: 10Base-F Fiber Optic Port
MOUNTING MultiNet is DIN rail mountable and ships with two DIN rail clips attached on the rear of the unit. The DIN rail clips can attach the unit onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail. Place the top hooks of the clip against the DIN rail and apply a downward force until an audible click is heard. - Page 8 100pF Capacitor) Terminating Network (120R Resistor and 100pF Modbus Modbus Capacitor) Shield Shield Shield RS485 COM PORT RS485 COM PORT RS485 COM PORT IED #32 IED #1 IED #2 Figure 2: Typical Configurations GE Digital Energy http://www.GEmultilin.com Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear.com...
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Page 9: Getting Started With Enervista To Setup Multinet
Page 5 of 15 GETTING STARTED WITH ENERVISTA TO SETUP MULTINET The MultiNet setup software is provided to edit settings and configure the unit. The setup software connects to the unit through either the 10BaseT (RJ45) port or the 10BaseF (fiber) port. - Page 10 Run the installation program and follow the on-screen instructions. x) Once the installation is complete, click on “IED Setup” on the left panel of the screen. You will see a Multinet icon on the IED screen. Double click on it to launch the MulitNet setup application.
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Page 11: Configuration
Before starting, verify that the Ethernet network cable is properly connected to the Ethernet port on MultiNet. To connect MultiNet directly to the Ethernet port of a PC or laptop, use a crossover cable; to connect MultiNet directly to an Ethernet network, use a regular pass-through RJ-45 cable. -
Page 12: Example: Connecting Multinet To A Pqm
The following steps detail how to use MultiNet in order to connect a PQM to an Ethernet network. 1. Wire COM1 on the back of the PQM to the RS485 terminals on MultiNet. The wiring is detailed in Figure 2: Typical Configuration. Since for this example short cable runs are used, terminators are not necessary. - Page 13 MultiNet Page 9 of 15 3. Note the MAC address of the MultiNet unit. For this example, a MAC address of 00-20-4A-62-AE- 00 will be used. The MAC address is located on the rear of the unit. 4. Connect MultiNet to the network LAN. Consult your IT administrator to determine a suitable IP address, subnet, and gateway setting for the unit.
- Page 14 12. When finished, the plug and play menu will appear, showing our PQM labeled as Quick Connect. Click the Dashboard button below the PQM icon to view the device information. We have now successfully accessed our PQM through MultiNet. Figure 7: Plug and Play Menu Showing Attached PQM.
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Page 15: Example: Configuring A Laptop To Communicate To Multinet Over Crossover Cable
MultiNet, use that address as the gateway for the laptop. Similarly, set the IP address of the laptop to the gateway IP of the MultiNet. For example, set the laptop IP address to “192.168.1.1” if the gateway IP of the MultiNet is “192.168.1.1”. The subnet mask is to remain the same. - Page 16 For this example use the IP address of 192.168.1.2, subnet of 255.255.255.0 and a gateway of 192.168.1.1. 9. Once the configuration of the MultiNet device is complete, return the laptop to its previous settings using the recorded values from step 5. If the MultiNet device was configured properly, communications may be tested on the connected network using enerVista, as shown in the first example.
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Page 17: Dimensions
MultiNet Page 13 of 15 DIMENSIONS Figure 6: MultiNet Dimensions ORDER CODE Modbus RTU to Modbus TCP/IP converter with RS485 MULTINET communications 10BaseT Ethernet Port, and 10BaseF fiber optic port. GE Digital Energy http://www.GEmultilin.com Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear.com... -
Page 18: Specifications
Sec.10. (AC Power only, Approval with DC sources pending.) FCC: PART 15 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Material: Metal enclosure Dimensions: 6.6” 3.98” 1.46” Shipping box: 12.9” 9” 3.25” Ship weight: 2 lbs. GE Digital Energy http://www.GEmultilin.com Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear.com... -
Page 19: Warranty
24 months from date of shipment from factory. In the event of a failure covered by warranty, GE Multilin will undertake to repair or replace the product providing the warrantor determined that it is defective and it is returned with all transportation charges prepaid to an authorized service center or the factory.