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D20/D200
Installation and Operations Guide
994-0078
Version 2.00 Revision 7
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  • Page 1 Energy D20/D200 Installation and Operations Guide 994-0078 Version 2.00 Revision 7 General...
  • Page 2 * Trademarks of General Electric Company. Microsoft® and Windows® are claimed as a registered trademark by Microsoft Corporation, which is not affiliated with GE. Microsoft Windows™ is claimed as a trademark by Microsoft Corporation, which is not affiliated with GE.
  • Page 3 Installation and Operations Guide Contents Sections Use this D20/D200 Installation and Operations Guide for installing, operating and maintaining your D20 or D200. The guide is divided into the following sections. Topic See Page Section 1: Installation and Commissioning. Product Support and Safety...
  • Page 4 Installation and Operations Guide Product Support and Safety Getting help If you need help with any aspect of your GE Energy product, you have a few options. Search The GE Energy Web site provides fast access to technical information, such as technical manuals, release notes and knowledge base topics.
  • Page 5 Product Support and Safety , continued Warranty GE Energy warrants each D20 and D200 product to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 18 months from the date of shipment from the factory.
  • Page 6 , continued Hazardous Voltages can cause shock, burns or death. • Due to the common bus architecture of D20 I/O peripherals, an energized condition may exist due to induced voltage or unrelated voltage backfeed even Hazardous though specific parts of the circuit have been de-energized and presumed to be Voltages safe.
  • Page 7 Users are required to correct interference at their own expense. When mounting multiple D20/D200s in a rack (or if mounting a D20/D200 in a rack with other equipment) verify that there is at least one rack unit (RU) space above and below the D20/D200 to allow for cooling airflow (1 RU = 1.75 inches).
  • Page 8 8. Always configure the jumpers in your D20 or D200 prior to connecting field I/O. 9. Follow all instructions in this guide as they are presented. 10. Do not operate the D20 or D200 if it has been dropped or damaged. Return it to GE Energy for inspections and repair.
  • Page 9 RTU cabinets. Therefore, the end user shall be responsible for ensuring the final system/installation complies with all requirements of the EMC and LV Directives. Radiated The D20 and D200 products have been designed and hardened to operate in the Emissions and harsh industrial environment of electrical substations. When placed in service, the Radiated final system must conform to the objectives of the EMC Directive.
  • Page 10 Installation and Operations Guide CE Mark Compliance Information , continued Electrical The D20 and D200 products have been designed and hardened to operate in the Immunity to industrial and harsh environment of electrical substations. Electrical Immunity to electrical transients was tested on representative samples according to...
  • Page 11 CE mark logo. Example A clear distinction exists between a digital input card for a PC and the D20 digital input module. A PC digital input card is a consumer product, sold over the counter. An untrained person can install this card without specialized knowledge of EMC using only the supplied user ‘s manual.
  • Page 12 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide About this Guide The D20 and The D20 and D200 remote terminal units belong to the same product family. D200 Using this Use this guide for installing, operating and maintaining your D20 or D200. The Guide guide applies to both products.
  • Page 13 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Getting Started: Required Steps Installation Follow these steps to install and set up your D20 or D200 system. Steps Step Action Unpack the system components. Using the Familiarization section of this guide, inspect the D20/D200 for damage.
  • Page 14 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Getting Started: Required Steps , continued Installation Before you begin to install your D20/D200, gather the required tools, equipment and Tools, accessories: Equipment and • Flathead screwdriver with 0.6 x 3.5 mm blade (for terminal block wiring) Accessories •...
  • Page 15 Use this section to become familiar with the various components that make up a D20 or D200 system. What are the The D20 is a standalone remote terminal unit (RTU). It consists of one or more main D20 and D200? processor boards, peripheral I/O modules, termination panels, power supply, and communication equipment.
  • Page 16 D20ME/ME II board for the non-VME compatible version. • Full VME equipped with five horizontal expansion slots for VME compatible printed circuit boards. Table The D20 has a 3U horizontal slot chassis for 19” rack mounting. There are two types of chassis: Chassis Type Part # Description...
  • Page 17 Relays” page 34. • When using bit-based synchronous protocols a Universal Protocol Converter (UPC) board is required to convert from byte to bit and back. The D20/D200 communicates asynchronously over its serial ports. Note: The jumper settings on the UPC are protocol-specific. See “Universal Protocol Converter”...
  • Page 18 Power supply with switch and fuses Power Supply Modem Slot WESMAINT II+ Connector LED Indicators D20 Front The D20 VME-compatible chassis can have additional main boards and a D20EME Panel: VME board. Multi Slot Media Interface Ethernet/Memory Card for Ethernet...
  • Page 19 Panel: VME WESTERM D20M+. A D20M+ is required for each D20ME/ME II board. Termination panels are mounted separately to the D20 chassis. The VME chassis kit is supplied with a VME bus backplane, called the WESTERM D20VME. The VME bus backplane connects to the Termination panels using ribbon cables: •...
  • Page 20 This leaves more room on the rack for multi-node Termination installations: Panel: Method 2 REAR FRONT WESTERM D20M+ Side of D20 MX Chassis Ribbon Cable WESTERM D20VME bus backplane Ribbon Cable connecting to additional rack-mounted WESTERM D20M+ 994-0078-2.00-7 General...
  • Page 21 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Familiarization , continued D200 The D200 is available in a vertical-slot chassis. A D200 chassis typically contains: • Chassis with six feet of 12AWG Green/Yellow ground wire • Main processor board • Power supply •...
  • Page 22 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Familiarization , continued D200 Front The D200 vertical-slot chassis can carry up to eight main boards: Panel Up to four Global Memory Power Supplies card: D20EME Up to eight D20ME Modem Slots Media Interface...
  • Page 23 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Familiarization , continued D200 Rear The D200 vertical-slot chassis uses a Schroff® VME bus backplane with ribbon Panel cables connecting to WESTERM D20M++ Termination Panels. The VME Power Distribution Panel distributes power from power supplies to main boards, termination panels and peripherals.
  • Page 24 If you have more than four main boards and you want to utilize at least one serial communication port for each board • If more than 28 serial ports are required Contact GE Energy for further information. 994-0078-2.00-7 General Full...
  • Page 25 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Familiarization , continued WESTERM WESTERM D20M++ Termination Panels are mounted behind the VME bus D20M++ backplane: Termination Panel FRONT REAR Mount for second D20M++ Side of D200 Vertical Slot Chassis SCHROFF VME bus...
  • Page 26 The D20ME non-VME is designed for use in single-processor D20 devices Versions • The D20ME VME is designed to fit in a standard D20 or D200 VME chassis and has access to: − External global memory − VME-based peripherals, such as Ethernet cards •...
  • Page 27 Software Each D20ME/ME II board undergoes factory testing. The level of testing depends on the type of system you have ordered. See “D20/D200 Software Configuration” page D20ME: • Supports eight serial channels, and utilizes a serial I/O (SIO) chip (called the Serial I/O "Octart")
  • Page 28 D20ME/ME II board, VME cards, modems and D20 Peripheral I/O modules, as required. External Power If you have an extended system with more than five peripherals, then the chassis- mounted D20 Power Supply will not be adequate. You will need to install an Supplies external power supply. Redundant...
  • Page 29 115 VAC + 15% 48 VDC, 2.5 A Rack-mounted 40 – 144 VDC D20/D200 Make sure your D20/D200 power input is externally protected for overcurrent. The Overcurrent fuse rating that is required depends on the specific power consumption of your Protection system.
  • Page 30 D20/D200 via standard RS-232 connections. WESMAINT For maintenance work on a D20 or D200 you will need a WESMAINT port cable to Cable connect to the D20 and D200. These are available in either 8’ or 15’ lengths.
  • Page 31 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Familiarization , continued I/O Peripheral Each D20 peripheral I/O module consists of two separate assemblies: Module • WESDAC logic panel, for Data Acquisition and Control Assembly • WESTERM panel, for field Termination The logic panel contains the logic circuitry and active components. The termination panel provides terminations for all field I/O, power, the local WESMAINT port, and the HDLC port for the D.20 Link.
  • Page 32 Provision is made for configuring analog loop supply from the D20A or externally. Loop voltage is fused and can be monitored. An on/off-line indication is passed to the D20/D200, where it can be used as a pseudo status.
  • Page 33 • 16 analog inputs • 8 analog inputs and 8 analog outputs. The D20C performs all the I/O processes similar to the other D20 I/O modules, but uses a faster clock speed to meet the increased processing power demand. Interposing relays may be supplied using a WESTERM D20KI, as with the D20K.
  • Page 34 Plastic Fiber (PFO), up to 60 meters Notes: If you are using the D20 or D200 as a Master Data Concentrator, then the D.20 Link connectors are not used. The D.20 Link can also be used to supply power to peripherals on smaller D20 horizontal slot chassis systems.
  • Page 35 The D.20 DC Interface module is used: Interface • As power input for additional peripherals on a D.20 Link • For power supply to peripherals on a D200 vertical slot multi-node implementation which cannot use the D20 Link for peripheral power supply General 994-0078-2.00-7 Full...
  • Page 36 Protocol communicate with a device that uses a synchronous communications format. The Converter function of the UPC is to convert between the D20/D200’s asynchronous format, and the device’s synchronous format. See “Universal Protocol Converter”, page 88 for UPC configuration. 994-0078-2.00-7...
  • Page 37 Familiarization , continued D20EME The D20 Ethernet/Memory Expansion (EME) kit can be installed in a D20 or D200 to add expanded (Global) memory and/or Ethernet capability. D20EME kits are offered in a variety of options to address common requirements for D20 and D200 systems, including: •...
  • Page 38 526-2115 8 MB Upgrade an 8 MB Memory D20EME main Expansion card to 16 MB in Card D200 and multi- node D20 Note: Cannot be used to add memory to a main card that does not have memory installed. 994-0078-2.00-7...
  • Page 39 Ethernet dual interface used with Ethernet EME card in D20/D200. 526-2111 10BASE2, Coaxial Ethernet Ethernet dual interface used with Ethernet EME card in D20/D200. 526-2112 10BASE-FL, Fiber-optic Ethernet Ethernet dual interface used with Ethernet EME card in D20/D200. Interconnect Cable...
  • Page 40 Yes, with VME Backplane Yes, with VME Backplane Media Interface If your D20/D200 system is enabled for Ethernet using the D20EME board, then you Cards need a Media Interface Card (MIC). There are three types of media interface cards, all of which are two-channel modules. For Jumper Settings on the various cards, see “MIC Jumper Options”, page...
  • Page 41 (i.e., it is made Active). The RS-232 Switch Panel is not equipped with EMI protection circuitry. If the connection length exceeds 3m, a Serial Surge Protection Panel (GE item number 540-0249) or equivalent protection device should be installed.
  • Page 42 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Familiarization , continued D20/D200 In the example on page 39, if CCU A fails, CCU B becomes active, as shown below: Redundancy Failover To Field Equipment ..RS-232 Switch Panel...
  • Page 43 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Familiarization , continued RS-232 Switch RS-232 Switch Panel connectors, accessible from the rear of the panel, are illustrated Panel: below: Connectors TB 3 The connectors have the following functionality: P1 through P16 Provide serial connections to each of the two CCUs. P1 through P8 are connected to CCU A, and P9 through P16 are connected to CCU B.
  • Page 44 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration This Section Use this section to: • Set external jumper configurations • Make field wiring connections D20ME Main Some of the option jumpers and components found on the 526-2004 and 526-2005...
  • Page 45 , continued D20ME The following tables summarize the jumper settings for the D20ME main processor Jumper board. Options Note: Single Node D20 is the factory default configuration. Board Function JP3-1 JP3-2 Master / VME Address Bits RTC - RTC -...
  • Page 46 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued D20ME Jumpering , continued JP4 - Watchdog This 2-position jumper enables or disables the hardware Watchdog. Note: The Watchdog should never be left disabled during normal operation of the D20ME.
  • Page 47 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued D20ME II Jumpering D20ME II This diagram shows the location of some of the optional jumpers and components Board Layout found on the D20ME II cards (Part # 526-2006 and 526-2007).
  • Page 48 D20ME II Jumpering , continued Table: VME The following tables summarize the jumper settings for each board function and Jumper position that is installed in a CCU for D20 or D200: Options Single Node For D20 or D200: Board Function...
  • Page 49 This jumper sets the Master or Slave function of the board on the VME bus. VME Control Note: Single-node D20 systems are always set to Master. JP2 - JP2 is a group of four jumpers that set the VME bus address of the board. The VME Address address should reflect the board location in a D200 CCU chassis.
  • Page 50 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued D20ME II Jumpering , continued When set for RS-485 mode (see SW2), each serial communication port channel must be set for either RS-485 2-wire with the switch ON, or RS-485 4-wire (RS422) with RS-485 2W/4W the switch OFF.
  • Page 51 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued D20ME II Jumpering , continued JP11 A JP11 jumper is always installed in conjunction with a serial communications port channel. The jumper's position depends on whether the channel has been mode RS-232/RS-485 selected as either RS-232 or RS-485 (see SW2).
  • Page 52 If you are using the D20ME II in an environment where longer cable runs with larger transients are expected, installation of an external transient suppression device is recommended to protect the RTU. In addition, GE recommends the installation of an external transient suppression device when the RS-485 communication cable must be run to devices located outside of the RTU cabinet containing the D20ME II.
  • Page 53 • WESTERM D20M+ SS for non-VME. See Module Layout 517-0224-ML Connections • WESTERM D20 VME bus backplane. See Module Layout 517-0123-ML • SCHROFF VME bus backplane. See Module Layout 500-0307-ML D200 Power The D200 uses two power supply units, one for 5V and one for +12/-12V supply.
  • Page 54 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued Procedure To switch +12/-12V power supply: Step Action Remove the +12/-12V Power Supply from the D200 Chassis. Inspect the right side of the casing. Note: In the middle at the bottom of the right side a toggle switch is visible through one of the casing apertures.
  • Page 55 Power Supply connections on WESTERM D20M+ SS and WESTERM D20M+: D20M+SS: Power Supply • 1 & 2 are used for input power connections based on the WESDAC D20 Power Supply • 4 & 5 can be used as a switched auxiliary power supply source •...
  • Page 56 WESTERM boards. Power If you have the D20 horizontal slot chassis for a VME or non-VME installation, then power supply to the I/O Peripherals can be run through the D.20 Link. This is also possible for a D20 two-node implementation of this chassis assembly. If you have the D200 vertical slot chassis for multi-node, then you cannot run the power supply to the I/O Peripherals through the D.20 Link;...
  • Page 57 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued Peripherals: Connect power to A, S, K, C, and AC peripheral boards using the D.20 HDLC Link connect for using a daisy-chain series of connections from peripheral to peripheral.
  • Page 58 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued WESTERM For connections to an external power supply for current loop powered transducers, D20A: External use TB1-49 and TB1-99 on the WESTERM D20A: Loop Supply Jumpers Z3 and Z4 must be set for loop supply routing. Fuse F2 provides overcurrent protection on the positive leg of the selected loop supply.
  • Page 59 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued WESTERM For connections to an external power supply for control output to interposing relay D20K: External panels, use TB1-1 and TB1-54 on the WESTERM D20K: Control Output Supply Jumpers Z2 and Z3 must be set for external supply source.
  • Page 60 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued WESTERM For connections to the WESTERM D20C for status input wetting, use TB1-1 and D20C: External TB1-51. TB1-2 is for either a connection accepting an external positive supply for DC &...
  • Page 61 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued WESTERM Redundant DC power supply connections to the WESTERM D20AC are provided on D20AC: DC TB5-1 (DC1+), TB5-2 (DC1–), TB5-3 (DC2+) and TB5-4 (DC2–): Power Supply Fuses F1 and F2 provide fusing on each leg of the supply.
  • Page 62 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued D.20 Interface Power can be supplied to the D.20 Communications Interface, D.20 Splitter or D.20 Modules: DC DC Interface modules using: Power Supply • D.20 Link • Externally through terminal connector block TB1.
  • Page 63 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued D.20 Interface Connect power to the D.20 Communications Interface, D.20 Splitter or D.20 DC Modules: Interface modules using D.20 HDLC: connect for • Use J1 & J7 on the D.20 Communications Interface and D.20 DC Interface power using modules.
  • Page 64 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued I/O Peripheral Jumper location and configuration settings are given below. You can also refer to the Boards: Module Layouts for these boards: Jumper • D20A Analog Input Settings −...
  • Page 65 Jumpers Z1 to Z5 are used to set the Base software compatibility on the WESDAC Jumpers Z1-Z5 boards. Check what Base the D20/D200 main board is using and set the jumpers accordingly. There are two possible settings: • For Base 3.11 or older •...
  • Page 66 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued WESDAC The following table shows jumper settings for the different Base software. Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Jumper Option Jumper Definition – S/W Compatibility Number Position Setting √ Z1 – Z4 1 –...
  • Page 67 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued WESTERM Jumper Z1 on each of the five WESTERM boards (A, S, K, C and AC) is used to set Addressing: the module address. A valid module address consists of a two-part hexadecimal jumper Z1 value.
  • Page 68 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued WESTERM Jumper locations on the WESTERM D20A: D20A: Jumpers To set Module address jumpering on Z1, see “WESTERM Addressing”, page 65. Use jumpers: • Z2 to enable/disable low loop supply voltage sensing •...
  • Page 69 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued WESTERM Jumper locations on the WESTERM D20S: D20S: Jumpers Z6 & Z7 Z10 & Z11 Z8 & Z9 Z4 & Z5 To set Module address jumpering on Z1, see “WESTERM Addressing”, page 65.
  • Page 70 Jumper Definition – Status Number Position Setting √ √ Z2 & Z3 1 – 2 D20 Peripheral DC Supply Voltage √ √ 2 – 3 External DC Supply Voltage on TB1-65 and 131 √ √ 1 – 2 & 3 –...
  • Page 71 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued WESTERM Jumper locations on the WESTERM D20K: D20K: Jumpers Z2 & Z3 Z4 to Z39 To set Module address jumpering on Z1, see “WESTERM Addressing”, page 65. Use jumpers: •...
  • Page 72 Number Position Setting √ Z2 & Z3 1 – 2 Control O/P Source = D20 Peripheral DC Supply Voltage √ 2 – 3 Control O/P Source = External Source Supplied to TB1 – 1 & 54 Option √ 1 – 2 T/C Configuration for Control O/P 1 –...
  • Page 73 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued WESTERM Jumper locations on the WESTERM D20C: D20C: Jumpers Z9 to Z16 JPs Z17 & Z18 Z17 & Z18 Z2, Z3 & Z4 Z19 & Z20 To set Module address jumpering on Z1, see “WESTERM Addressing”, page 65.
  • Page 74 Number Position Setting 1A 1B 1C 1D √ √ Z2 & Z3 1 – 2 D20 Peripheral DC Supply Voltage √ √ 2 – 3 External DC Supply Voltage on TB1 – 1 & 51 √ √ Z19 & 1 – 2, 3 – 4 Contact Wetting Configuration √...
  • Page 75 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued WESTERM D20C: Settings (continued) Jumper Jumper Jumper Option 3 Jumper Definition – Control O/P Number Position Setting Configuration 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E T/C Configuration (T/C 5 & 6) √...
  • Page 76 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued D.20 Interface Jumper location and configuration settings for the D.20 Communication Interface Modules and D.20 DC Interface are given below. You can also refer to the Module Layouts for these boards: •...
  • Page 77 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued D.20 Comm The following table gives jumper settings for Z1 to Z14. Interface: Settings Jumper Jumper Jumper Option 1 Jumper Definition – External Power Number Position Setting 1A 1B 1C √...
  • Page 78 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued D.20 Splitter: Jumper locations on the D.20 Splitter: Jumpers Z5 & Z6 Z1 to Z4 Z7 to Z10 Use jumpers: • Z1 to Z4 for external power setting •...
  • Page 79 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued D.20 RS-485 Jumper locations on the D.20 RS-485 Adaptor: Adaptor: Jumpers Z1 to Z4 Use jumpers: • Z1 to Z4 for SW base compatibility setting D.20 RS-485 The following table gives jumper settings for Z1 to Z4.
  • Page 80 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued D.20 DC Jumper locations on the D.20 DC Interface: Interface: Jumpers Z1 to Z4 Use jumpers: • Z1 to Z4 for external power setting D.20 DC The following table gives jumper settings for Z1 to Z4.
  • Page 81 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued D20EME The D20EME is a self-configuring product. That is, the D20EME main board has no jumpers or switches to define parameters such as: • VME interrupts • Ethernet bus address •...
  • Page 82 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued Table: Main This table identifies some of the D20EME main board’s important components. Components Component Name Function Battery Removable jumper when storing board for disconnect jumper extended periods.
  • Page 83 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued MIC Jumper Each of the two channels on the MIC includes a set of jumpers to enable or disable Options various operational modes. Note: The three module types have different jumper configurations, so be sure to use the correct table for your module.
  • Page 84 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued 10BASE-FL Each of the two channels of the 10BASE-FL MIC includes a set of three jumpers to MIC Jumper enable and disable various operational modes. Settings Note: The default jumpering is all jumpers out, enabling SQE test and Jabber, disabling loop back.
  • Page 85 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued Redundant To implement a redundant D20/D200 system, you need: D20/D200 • A second CCU, built and configured the same as the first CCU Systems • RS-232 Switch Panel(s) •...
  • Page 86 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued Required To implement a redundant D20/D200 system, you need the following components Components and cables: Component Function Part Number RS-232 Switch Panel Communication switch. 517-0247 Watchdog Cable For VME and non-VME D20 systems,...
  • Page 87 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued RS-232 Switch Locate the following connections on the rear of the RS-232 Switch Panel: Panel: Connectors TB 3 • P1 through P16: The RS-232 Switch Panel can switch up to eight serial connections from each of the two CCUs - P1 through P8 are connected to CCU A, and P9 through P16 are connected to CCU B.
  • Page 88 Communi- cation Cables Serial Port Pin- Depending on the type of D20/D200 main processor board (D20ME or D20ME II), Outs CCU serial ports can be configured as RS-232, RS-485 2-wire, or RS-485 4-wire. The pin-outs for each of these options is as follows:...
  • Page 89 Ping or HDLC Cable Note: Since RS-232 Switch Panels support eight serial connections, for efficiency, you could also cable one serial link from the second D20 slave node to the Master RS-232 Switch Node, and the remaining three links to the Slave RS- 232 Switch Panel.
  • Page 90 Installation and Operations Guide Connections and Configuration , continued Testing Once you have correctly connected and configured your D20/D200 redundant Redundancy system, power up and test the system for fail over. Universal The UPC contains a jumper field that is configured specifically for each protocol.
  • Page 91 Before any of the tests and procedures in this section can be performed, a valid configuration file must be loaded into the D20/D200’s NVRAM. If you have replaced the main board of the D20/D200, then you will need to restore the configuration file so that diagnostic tests can be performed.
  • Page 92 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Power-up and Test , continued Accessing You can use a VT100-compatible terminal or a terminal emulation program to WESMAINT directly access the WESMAINT II+ facility. Config Pro’s Terminal Emulator is an II+ Using a example of a suitable terminal emulation program.
  • Page 93 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Power-up and Test , continued Procedure: Set Steps to set up a PC to act as a WESMAINT II+ terminal. up Terminal Step Action Open the VT100 compatible terminal emulation software you are going to use.
  • Page 94 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Power-up and Test , continued Procedure: Follow these steps to power up the D20 and check for correct functioning of the Powering-up components. the D20 Step Action Check that all field wiring, grounding wires and fuses are in place and secure on your D20 system.
  • Page 95 Note: If nothing happens in WESMAINT II+ when you press the Esc key, then you cannot use this procedure as a workaround. Remove the board and return it to GE Energy for inspection and repair. Type y. Results: The current configuration file is overwritten with the default configuration.
  • Page 96 Power-up and Test , continued On-Line Start- The D20 and D200 automatically boots up when the power is switched on. Internal up Test processes perform a series of routines. Self-diagnostic tests are performed followed by the spawning of all the software applications that reside in the unit’s memory.
  • Page 97 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Power-up and Test , continued Testing If you have a D20/D200 redundant system, you must test: Redundancy • CCU A and CCU B are communicating • fail-over is functioning correctly. Procedure Follow these steps to check that CCU A and CCU B are communicating once you...
  • Page 98 Note: Both the PWR A and PWR B LEDs should be illuminated. To simulate hardware failure, switch off the Active D20/D200 at the main power switch on the front of the unit. Results: If the RS-232 is functioning correctly, then it will switch over to the Standby unit and the CCU B LED will illuminate and the CCU A LED will go off.
  • Page 99 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Power-up and Test , continued Procedure Follow these steps to check that switch-over is functioning correctly for the event of software failure: Step Action On the front of the RS-232 Panel, check that CCU A LED is illuminated, which shows that CCU A is Active.
  • Page 100 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Power-up and Test , continued Procedure Follow these steps to verify either hardware or software switch-over. Step Action Connect a WESMAINT cable to the female DB-9 WESMAINT II+ port on the front panel of the CCU B D20ME/ME II board, which was originally the Standby unit.
  • Page 101 D20ME to start and run the 68K Monitor. You use the 68K Monitor to perform the necessary software download to the D20ME. The D20/D200 is factory tested. The level of software testing that is performed on the D20 or D200 before it leaves the factory depends upon the type of delivery and system: •...
  • Page 102 Installation and Operations Guide D20/D200 Software Configuration , continued Base Types There are two types of Base system software: D20 Base and CCU Base. Identification of The D20ME module Base Type is determined by the version of BootROM installed, Base Type which identifies how the module will be used.
  • Page 103 If the first line of output text is: Board type is: P149-0 D20ME BOOTROM D20 Base P130-0, GE Energy Services CCUME BootROM CCU Base D20ME: Flash The following table shows possibles allocation of the 2 MB FLASH memory. Check Memory that the settings for memory mapping in Config Pro match the allocation.
  • Page 104 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide D20/D200 Software Configuration , continued Procedure: To download a flash code file to a D20 Base type of D20ME module. Code Download D20 Base Step Action Code Download for D20 Base type D20ME Restart the D20ME.
  • Page 105 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide D20/D200 Software Configuration , continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Optional Step 2: Provide feedback during download If the communication software you are using does not have any “progress indicator”, then echo can be enabled to visually display the code file on your monitor as it is transferred.
  • Page 106 The D20M> prompt should return, indicating no errors found. Errors? Record error(s), and re-try download. If errors persist, contact GE Energy for support. Type el /r to clear the error log, even if there are no errors displayed in the previous step.
  • Page 107 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide D20/D200 Software Configuration , continued Procedure: To download of a flash code file to a CCU type of D20ME module. Code Download CCU Base Step Action Code Download for CCU Base type D20ME Restart the D20ME.
  • Page 108 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide D20/D200 Software Configuration , continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Optional Step 1: Speed-up communications to shorten download time. Type Baud 38400 and press ENTER Note: Speeds up to 230.4 kbps, or lower speeds may be chosen based on ambient EMI, WESMAINT cable length, PC and communication software limitations, etc.
  • Page 109 68K Monitor, where standard Config Pro procedures can then be used to download a configuration file. Multi-Node D20ME VME modules can be used in a multi-node VME system D20 or D200. Downloads The application code for each D20ME module in a multi-node system can be either the same, or different for one or more of the modules.
  • Page 110 A WESMAINT cable for connecting the PC to the D20ME II WESMAINT serial port • The D20ME II card: − with the hardware option jumpers set − installed in a D20 or D200 chassis and ready to power-up. 994-0078-2.00-7 General Full...
  • Page 111 Identify the D20ME II Type If you already know the D20ME II BootROM “type”, proceed to: • “D20ME II - D20 Base Code Download” on page 110, or • “D20ME II - CCU Code Download” on page 112. Restart the D20ME II (power off-on cycle) and watch the monitor.
  • Page 112 D20/D200 Software Configuration , continued Software Configuration – D20ME II, continued Procedure: The following steps demonstrate the serial download of a Flash code file to a D20 D20ME II - Base type of D20ME II module using the 68K Monitor. D20 Base...
  • Page 113 Installation and Operations Guide D20/D200 Software Configuration , continued Software Configuration – D20ME II, continued Procedure: D20ME II - D20 Base (continued) Step Action Optional Step 2: To receive feedback during download Configure the HyperTerminal to communicate at the same speed, and reconnect to the 68K Monitor.
  • Page 114 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide D20/D200 Software Configuration , continued Software Configuration – D20ME II, continued Procedure: The following steps demonstrate the serial download of a Flash code file to a CCU D20ME II - type of D20ME II module using the 68K Monitor.
  • Page 115 The D20ME> prompt should return, indicating no errors found. Errors? Record error(s), and re-try download. If errors persist, contact GE for support. Type el /r to ensure that log is clear, then type Boot to restart. Result: The D20ME II code download is complete.
  • Page 116 Do not restart (i.e. Boot) the multi-node system until you have finished downloading code to all the D20ME II cards. D20EME If you have installed the D20EME for global memory expansion of your D20/D200 Global Memory system, you must configure the parameters for this in Config Pro: Expansion •...
  • Page 117 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Operation D20ME/ME II The front panel has four LED indicators, providing a visual indication of the Main Board operational status of the unit: • ALARM: LED is not implemented • FAIL: driven by a programmed signal. Indicates that diagnostics are running or have failed •...
  • Page 118 Flash RAM error: device address error (simultaneously) (simultaneously) D20 Power On the chassis-mounted D20 Power Supplies there are LED indicators for each of Supply LEDs the supply voltages. The indicators are illuminated green when that voltage is present. D20EME LEDs...
  • Page 119 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Operation , continued Media Interface The 10BASE-T and 10BASE-FL modules have six indicators on the front panel for Cards LED each channel. Indicators Note: The 10BASE2 module has no indicators. Indicator Function Description...
  • Page 120 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Servicing D20/D200 The D20/D200 does not require any scheduled maintenance. Periodic inspection is Maintenance suggested to ensure that: • Unit has sustained no accidental physical damage • Airflow is not obstructed • Connectors and cables are intact and firmly attached •...
  • Page 121 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Servicing , continued Fuse Locations: The D200 has one field replaceable fuses located on the Power Supply together with D200 a spare fuse: Active Fuse Spare Fuse Replaceable The following table shows the standard replaceable fuses that are used in the various Fuses hardware options for the D200.
  • Page 122 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Servicing , continued Batteries The D20ME/ME II Main board has two lithium batteries located near the front of the board. These maintain the contents of the NVRAM in the event that power is removed from the module.
  • Page 123 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Servicing , continued Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, or incinerate the battery. Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme care. If you touch the electrolyte, wash the exposed skin with soap and water. If the electrolyte contacts your eye, flush the eye with water for 15 minutes.
  • Page 124 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Appendix A: Product Combinations Introduction Use Table 1 to check the combinations for the D20 M++, D20ME, D20EME, GreenSpring Ethernet, and MicroMemory cards in the three available main chassis types: • Check that a main processor board is compatible with a chassis type •...
  • Page 125 5. D20 M++ cards cannot be used with D20ME or D20EME cards in systems with more than three processor boards. Occasional crashes can occur in these systems. 6. There are some limitations to the number of nodes you can have in a D20 VME Chassis: −...
  • Page 126 Shunt or Series capacitors. • You need to change the older vintage of the D20 backplane (vintage 4A or older) to a new backplane (vintage 5A or newer), and set a jumper to use shunt caps for the peripherals.
  • Page 127 Vintage 01A-10A Shunt Cap / Perpal 1 V1.5 Any BootROM WESDAC D20S Vintage 11A, 13A-17A 96/09/11 Series Cap / Perfuni V0.0 D20 base 3.51 P002 3.05 (507-0101) and newer P002-2 3.05 or P002-3 1.00 Vintage 12A (Note 1) 96/08/08 Series Cap / Perpal 1 V1.5...
  • Page 128 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Product Combinations , continued Notes 1. Temporary Vintage (limited distribution) 2. Selection for Shunt or Series capacitor is made using a jumper setting. 3. Selection is made using a combination jumper setting: (i) for a Shunt or Series capacitor and (ii) for an EPLD.
  • Page 129 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide Appendix B: 68K Monitor Commands Introduction This appendix outlines some of the 68K Monitor commands that can be used when working with D20ME. Instructions in this chapter are excerpts from the 68K Monitor User's Guide.
  • Page 130 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide 68K Monitor Commands , continued Supported The supported data rates, in bps, are: Speeds 9600 1050 14400 1200 19200 1800 28200 2000 38400 2400 57600 3600 115200 4800 230400 7200 994-0078-2.00-7 General Full...
  • Page 131 D20/D200 GE Energy Installation and Operations Guide MODIFICATION RECORD VERSION REV. DATE AUTHOR CHANGE DESCRIPTION 2.00 July 27, 2007 L. Lu Modified the notes on Page 45 and 46 to state that the DCD and CTS must be disabled for RS 485 to function correctly (CC 20070623-0003) 2.00...

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