D400-S Users Manual

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D400-S
User’s Manual
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Contents
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1 Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................7
1.2 Regulatory Compliance Information .............................................................................9
1.3 Product Overview ................................................................................................................ 11
1.4 Product Specifications....................................................................................................... 12
1.5 Storage Recommendations............................................................................................ 16
2 Installing the D400-S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2.1 Installation Steps ................................................................................................................. 17
2.2 Required Tools....................................................................................................................... 18
2.3 Unpacking the D400-S ...................................................................................................... 18
2.4 First Look at the D400-S ................................................................................................... 19
2.5 Physical Installation............................................................................................................ 20
3 Setting Up Communication Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3.1 Communication Cards ...................................................................................................... 23
3.2 Changing Card Settings.................................................................................................... 24
3.3 RS-232 Adapter .................................................................................................................... 25
3.4 RS-485 Adapter .................................................................................................................... 29
3.5 Fiber Optic Serial Adapter................................................................................................ 32
3.6 IRIG-B Input Adapter .......................................................................................................... 34
3.7 IRIG-B Distribution Adapter............................................................................................. 37
3.8 4-Port Twisted-Pair Ethernet Switch........................................................................... 38
3.9 10Base-FL Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Switch ......................................... 39
3.10 100Base-FX Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Adapter................................. 40
3.11 COM2 Port Adapter .......................................................................................................... 41
3.12 Redundant Twisted-Pair Ethernet + COM2 Port Adapter............................... 42
3.13 USB KVM & Audio Adapter............................................................................................ 43
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4 Connecting to Devices and Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

4.1 Connection Types ................................................................................................................ 45
4.2 Cabling Overview................................................................................................................. 46
4.3 RS-232 Connections........................................................................................................... 47
4.4 RS-485 Connections........................................................................................................... 48
4.5 Fiber Optic Serial Connections ...................................................................................... 52
4.6 IRIG-B Connections............................................................................................................. 53
4.7 Hot Standby Fiber Optic Connections........................................................................ 55
4.8 Network Connections ........................................................................................................ 56
4.9 Modem Connections .......................................................................................................... 59
4.10 Local HMI Connection..................................................................................................... 61
4.11 Front Maintenance Port................................................................................................. 62
5 Powering Up the D400-S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

5.1 Power Supply Options ....................................................................................................... 63
5.2 Power Connections............................................................................................................. 65
5.3 Power Supply Alarms......................................................................................................... 68
6 Servicing the D400-S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

6.1 Removing the D400-S Main Module ........................................................................... 72
6.2 Replacing the Battery ........................................................................................................ 73
6.3 Changing the CompactFlash ......................................................................................... 76
6.4 Replacing the Power Supply........................................................................................... 78
A Standards & Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

B Ordering Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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About this Document
Purpose
This manual provides information about installing, setting up, using and maintaining your
D400-S Substation Computer.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for use by field technicians and maintenance personnel who are
responsible for the installation, wiring and maintenance of SCADA equipment. This guide
assumes that the user is experienced in:
• Electrical utility applications
• Electrical wiring and safety procedures
• Related other manufacturers’ products, such as protective relays and communications
equipment
How to Use this Guide

This guide describes how to install the D400-S.
Procedures are provided for all component options available for the D400-S. The compo-
nents included in your D400-S depend on what was ordered for your substation application.
Follow only the procedures that apply to your D400-S model.
Document Conventions
This manual uses the Système International (SI) and the Microsoft® Manual of Style as a
basis for styles and conventions.
The following typographic conventions are used throughout this manual:

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Bold face is used for:

• Names of software program menus, editors, and dialog boxes; also for the names of menu
commands, keyboard keys, icons and desktop shortcuts, and buttons and fields in editors
and dialog boxes
• Names of hardware components
• User input that must be typed exactly
Italic face is used for:
• Emphasis
• Cross-references to sections, figures and tables within this manual and for titles of other
documents
• File and directory names; examples of directory paths are generally given in the Windows
format
• Placeholders for user input that is specific to the user. May also include angle brackets
around the placeholder if the placeholder is already in italic text. For example, c:\<prod-
uct>\product.def
• References to a parameter or field value shown

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1
Before You Start
Before you begin installing and using the D400-S, review the information in this chapter,
including the following topics:
• Safety precautions
• Product overview
• Product specifications
• Storage recommendations
Read and thoroughly understand this guide before installing and operating the unit. Save
these instructions for later use and reference.
WARNING! Failure to observe the instructions in this manual may result in serious injury
or death.
1.1 Safety Precautions

Follow all safety precautions and instructions in this manual.
Only qualified personnel should work on the D400-S. Maintenance personnel should be
familiar with the technology and the hazards associated with electrical equipment.
• Never work alone.
• Before performing visual inspections, tests, or maintenance on this equipment, isolate or
disconnect all hazardous live circuits and sources of electric power. Assume that all cir-
cuits are live until they have been completely de-energized, tested, and tagged. Pay par-
ticular attention to the design of the power system. Consider all sources of power,
including the possibility of back feed.
• Turn off all power supplying the equipment in which the D400-S is to be installed before
installing and wiring the D400-S.
• Operate only from the power source specified on the installed power supply module.

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• Beware of potential hazards and wear personal protective equipment.

• The successful operation of this equipment depends upon proper handling, installation,
and operation. Neglecting fundamental installation requirements may lead to personal
injury as well as damage to electrical equipment or other property.
• All AC voltage terminals are protected from accidental contact by a mechanical safety
shield.
• All electronic components within the D400-S are susceptible to damage from electrostatic
discharge. To prevent damage when handling this product use approved static control
procedures.
• Hazardous voltages can cause shock, burns or death. To prevent exposure to hazardous
voltages, disconnect and lock out all power sources before servicing and removing com-
ponents.
• If the D400-S is used in a manner not specified in this manual, the protection provided by
the equipment may be impaired.
• Changes or modifications made to the unit not authorized by GE Energy could void the
warranty.
Warning Symbols
The following table explains the meaning of warning symbols that may appear on the D400-
S or in this manual.
Symbol Meaning
The relevant circuit is direct current.
The relevant circuit is alternating current.
CAUTION: Refer to the documentation for important operating and

! maintenance instructions. Failure to take or avoid a specified action could
result in loss of data or physical damage.
WARNING! Dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is
present within the unit. Failure to take or avoid a specific action could
result in physical harm to the user.
CAUTION: Class 1M Laser (IEC 60825-1 Safety of laser products)
CAUTION: Hot surface
Earth (Ground) Terminal
Protective Earth Terminal

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1.2 Regulatory Compliance Information

CE Mark Compliance
The D400-S is rated as CISPR 11 Group 1 Class "A" equipment.
Note: To provide higher EMC immunity and maintain CE Mark compliance, the serial cables
used for permanent RS-232 and RS-485 connections must comply with the following
requirements:
• Cables must be shielded
• D type connector covers must provide EMC shielding (e.g. metallized plastic or die cast
metal covers) for permanently connected RS-232 cables
! CAUTION
Class "A" equipment is intended for use in an industrial environment. The equipment gener-
ates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with these instructions, may cause interference to other devices in the vicinity. If this
equipment does cause interference with other devices, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving device
• Increase the separation between the equipment
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the other
device(s) is connected
• Consult the manufacturer or field service technician for help
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

The environmental protection use period (EPUP), as defined in PRC SJ/T11363-
2006, for the D400-S hardware assemblies listed in the table below is in excess of
20 years.
Table 1 RoHS Material Declaration Data Content by Assembly

GE Item # Description Lead (Pb) Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated
(Hg) (Cd) Chromium biphenyls (PBB) diphenyl ethers
(Cr6) (PBDE)
500-0340 Chassis Assy X 0 0 0 0 0
520-0190 Power Supply Blank 0 0 0 0 0 0

Assembly
520-0191 Adapter Blank Assem- 0 0 0 0 0 0

bly
520-0205 1.0 GHz Celeron w Sin- X 0 0 0 0 0

gle Ethernet
520-0206 USB KVM Assy X 0 0 0 0 0
520-0207 RS-232 IO Assy X 0 0 0 0 0
520-0208 RS-485 IO Assy X 0 0 0 0 0

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Table 1 RoHS Material Declaration Data Content by Assembly

GE Item # Description Lead (Pb) Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated
(Hg) (Cd) Chromium biphenyls (PBB) diphenyl ethers
(Cr6) (PBDE)
520-0209 Glass Fiber Optic IO X 0 0 0 0 0

Assy
520-0211 IRIG-B Input Assy X 0 0 0 0 0
520-0212 IRIG-B Distribution X 0 0 0 0 0

Assy
520-0213 Ethernet 4 Port Switch X 0 0 0 0 0

Assy
520-0214 Hot Standby Ethernet X 0 0 0 0 0

Glass Fiber Optic Assy
520-0215 100Base-FX Hot Stdby. 0 0 0 0 0 0

Fiber Optic Eth. Adap.
520-0216 DC-DC Supply 5V 12A X 0 0 0 0 0

Assy
520-0217 AC-DC Supply 5V 12A X 0 0 0 0 0

Assy
520-0218 Redundant TP Ethernet X 0 0 0 0 0

+ COM2 Port Assy
520-0219 COM2 Port Assy X 0 0 0 0 0
580-2717 PC/104-Plus 10/100 0 0 0 0 0 0

Base-TX Ethernet
RTL8139C
975-0122 Cable Assy, MOD IV X 0 0 0 0 0

12SKT-12SKT
977-0209 Cable, UTP Patch Cord 0 0 0 0 0 0

Stranded, 60 Inch
977-0529 Cable, Null Modem 0 0 0 0 0 0

DB9F-DB9F, 80°C,
150V, 72 Inch
O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this item is
below the limit required in PRC SJ/T11363-2006 and EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS)
X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used
for this item is above the limit requirement in PRC SJ/T11363-2006 and EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS)
The maximum concentration limits (MCV's) apply.
Lead (Pb) 0.1% by weight = 1000 mg/kg = 1000 ppm
Mercury (Hg) 0.1% by weight = 1000 mg/kg = 1000 ppm
Cadmium (Cd) 0.01% by weight = 100 mg/kg = 100 ppm
Chromium VI (Cr6) 0.1% by weight = 1000 mg/kg = 1000 ppm
PBB, PBDE 0.1% by weight = 1000 mg/kg = 1000 ppm

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1.3 Product Overview

The D400-S is built on a flexible, high-performance, expandable platform powered by a 1.0
GHz processor. It is distinguished by the noticeable lack of a hard drive and fan, employing
instead the rugged and reliable CompactFlash mass storage and engineered heat sink and
ventilation.
The D400-S supports various communication media types through a choice of input/output
(I/0) adapter cards:
• Serial (up to 8 configurable 2-port adapter cards): RS-232, RS-485, Glass Optical Fiber
• Ethernet: 10/100BaseT, 100BaseFX, or 10BaseFL
Features
• Portable memory device plug-in
• Dual CompactFlash cards for main and user storage
• Dual hot swappable power supply units
• Hot swappable communication adapter cards

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1.4 Product Specifications

The D400-S adheres to the following system, communications, electrical, physical and envi-
ronmental specifications. Additional Standards and Protection are listed in Appendix A,
Standards & Protection.
System
Processor 1.0 GHz Embedded CPU

Memory 1 GB of 333 MHz DDR2 RAM
16 MB NVRAM standard for persistent event storage
Storage No hard drive
1 GB Main Silicon Systems® CompactFlash card
1 GB User Silicon Systems CompactFlash card
Both expandable to 2 TB, depending on available capacity of
industrial CompactFlash cards
LED indicators Main module
System status: Power, Ready, IRIG-B and Network port status
Serial port status: Transmit and Receive status per port
Power Supplies
Power on (Green)
Communications
Network connections Single or optional dual redundant Ethernet interface

Single Ethernet interface
Fiber Optic and/or Twisted Pair
10/100BaseT (Isolated RJ-45 connector)
100BaseFX (Fiber Optic: 1300 nm, 50/125 µm, 62.5/125 µm multi-
mode duplex fiber cable-ST connectors)
10BaseFL (Fiber Optic: 820-850 nm, 50/125 µm, 62.5/125 µm, 100/
140 µm, and 200 µm HCS (hard clad silica) multimode duplex fiber
cable-ST connectors)
Data rate: 10 MBps and 100 Mbps

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Serial communica- 16 channels: RS-232/RS-485/Fiber optic

tions Data rate: 300 to 115.2 Kbps
RS-232
Configurable for DCE/DTE operation
Galvanic isolation
Can drive IRIG-B signal to RS-232 ports (with optional IRIG-B Input
card)
RS-485
2-Wire/4-Wire support
Galvanic isolation
Fiber Optic
Glass Optical Fiber serial port: (820-850 nm) 50/125 µm, 62.5/
125 µm, 100/140 µm and 200 µm HCS multi-mode fiber with ST
connectors
Configurable ambient state (ON/OFF)
Time synchroniza- IRIG-B Input Module
tion IRIG-B format pulse width coded (PWC) signal, HCMOS or TTL levels
on terminal block, IRIG-B format 1kHz AM modulated signal on
BNC connector, and IRIG-B PWC signal on Fiber Optic (820-850 nm)
ST connector.
CPU time sync for internal database time stamping
Distribution Module
Can drive IRIG-B TTL signal from the input module for 16 IEDs
Signal Propagation
Propagated to all 16 RS-232 ports for devices
Propagated to the distribution module
USB KVM & Audio Three USB v1.1 compliant Type A ports for connecting keyboard,
mouse, or touchscreen
HD D-Sub 15 socket for connecting an industrial SVGA display (in
accordance with VESA® Plug & Display Standard)3.5 mm stereo
audio jack for audible alarms
User connections Front Ethernet port for local connection to HMI
Two USB v1.1 compliant Type A ports for USB device plug-in, such
as keyboard, mouse, or touchscreen
Front serial communication port (RS-232) for local maintenance

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Electrical
Rated power supplies AC-DC 100-240 VAC (±10 %) 127 VA maximum

Minimum/Maximum AC voltage: 90 VAC / 265 VAC
100-300 VDC (±10 %) 135 W maximum
Minimum/Maximum DC voltage: 88 VDC / 330 VDC
DC-DC 20-55 VDC (±10 %) 135 W maximum
Minimum/Maximum DC voltage: 18 VDC / 60 VDC
Peak inrush current AC-DC 26.5 Apeak (< 145 VAC / 205 VDC)
at 25 °C on cold start 40 Apeak (< 264 VAC / 370 VDC)
DC-DC 35 Apeak (< 60 VDC)
Rated frequency (AC- 47 to 63 Hz (50/60 Hz)

DC)
Contact closures Solid-state photo-MOS device
Output ratings at maximum ambient temperature:
– Continuous current: 0.1 A continuous at 300 VAC / 300 VDC
– Peak current: 0.28 A peak for 10 ms
– Maximum on resistance: 35 ohm
– Dielectric isolation: 2 kVRMS
Physical
Overall height 2U (3.47”) [88.12 mm]

Width 19” rack mount [482.59 mm]
Depth 12.24” [310.95 mm] for chassis and rear connectors
13.04” [331.34 mm] with front clearance for protruding parts
Recommended Cable 3.75” [95.25 mm] for units with fiber optic connections
Clearance 2.0” [50.8 mm] for units without fiber optic connections
Unit gross weight 15.4 lb [7.0 kg]
Packing carton Size: 23.6” x 16.1” x 14.6” [600 mm x 410 mm x 372 mm]
Gross Weight: 20.0 lb [9.1 kg]
Material/Finish Galvannealed steel with black power coat

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2U [3.47" /88.12 mm]
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Environmental
Operating temperature -20 °C to +65 °C

Maximum ambient temperature is +50 °C for unit to fully comply with
IEC 61010-1 Section 10.1 regarding surface temperature limits for
protection against burns.
The top cover of the D400-S can get hot during peak operation. Ensure
that there is at least 1U (1.75 inch [44.45 mm]) of free space above the
D400-S unit for proper ventilation.
When the unit is operating above 50 °C ambient temperature, safe han-
dling precautions are recommended to prevent burns.
Humidity rating 5 % to 95 % relative humidity, non-condensing

Environmental rating Ingress protection: IP30 (IEC 60529)
Installation / CAT II (2)
overvoltage category
Pollution degree 2
Use Indoor use only
Altitude Maximum altitude 6,560 ft [2000 m]
MTBF (MIL-217F) 39,400 hours at 40 °C in a fully loaded single Ethernet configuration

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1.5 Storage Recommendations

Storage Conditions
Always store the D400-S in an environment compatible with operating conditions. Recom-
mended environmental conditions for storage are:
• Temperature: -40 °C to +90 °C
• Relative humidity: 5 % to 95 %, non-condensing
Exposure to excessive temperature or other extreme environmental conditions might cause
damage and/or unreliable operation.
Battery Life
To maintain the life of the battery, the battery should be removed if the D400-S will be pow-
ered down or stored for more than two weeks.
See Section 6.2, Replacing the Battery.
Note: The battery sustains the NVRAM. If the battery is removed, the NVRAM storage will be
lost.

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2
Installing the D400-S
This chapter covers the following topics:

• Overview of the steps and tools required to install the D400-S
• Tour of the product features
• Physical installation the D400-S in a rack or substation panel
! CAUTION: Before you install and operate the D400-S, read and follow the safety guidelines
and instructions in Section 1.1, Safety Precautions.
2.1 Installation Steps

The installation procedure will vary depending on the components ordered and shipped
with your D400-S. Follow the procedures in this manual that apply to the specific hardware
configuration of your D400-S.
» Follow these main steps to install and set up the D400-S
1. Mount the D400-S in the rack or panel. See Section 2.5, Physical Installation.
2. Install the supplied battery on the D400-S main board. See Section 6.2, Replacing the Bat-
tery.
3. Set up the communication cards. See Chapter 3, Setting Up Communication Cards.
4. Make device and network connections. See Chapter 4, Connecting to Devices and Net-
works.
5. Make power connections and verify operation. See Chapter 5, Powering Up the D400-S.

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2.2 Required Tools

Before beginning the installation procedures, have the following tools and equipment avail-
able:
• Appropriate device cables for serial connections
• CAT5 network cables for RJ-45 Ethernet connections
• Flathead screwdriver with 0.6 mm by 3.5 mm blade (for terminal block wiring)
• Flathead screwdriver with 0.3 mm by 2.5 mm blade (for removing and installing the
adapter cards and changing switch positions)
• #1 Phillips screwdriver (for power terminal block wiring and adapter card removal)
• #2 Phillips screwdriver (for rack mounting the unit)
• Needle-nose pliers
• Wire cutters
• Wire strippers
• Wire-crimping tool (Panduit® CT-1525 or equivalent)
• 6 fork connectors, Panduit part number PV14-6F for 16-14 AWG [1.3-2.1 mm²] wire or
PV18-6F for 22-18 AWG [0.3-0.8 mm²] wire (or equivalent) for terminal block connections
• 1 ring connector, Panduit part number PV10-14R for 12 AWG [3.3 mm²] wire for protective
earth terminal
2.3 Unpacking the D400-S

Carefully remove the D400-S from its packaging. Visually inspect the unit to ensure it has not
sustained any visible damage during transit. If there are visible signs of damage, report it
immediately to the carrier.
Package Contents
The following items are provided as part of your D400-S shipment:
• D400-S unit
• Ethernet cable, 60 inch [1.5 m], (GE Item No. 977-0209/60) for local network connection
• Serial null modem cable, 72 inch [1.8 m], (GE Item No. 977-0529/72) for local maintenance
connection
• ½ AA 3.6 V Lithium Battery (GE Item No. 980-0038)
Verify that you have received all items. GE parts include a unique GE item number, typically
in the format XXX-XXXX, that can be used as a reference.

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2.4 First Look at the D400-S

Front Panel
The front panel of the D400-S provides easy access to the status indicators, user connec-
tions and power supply units.
Power Optional Redundant

Supply Power Supply Main Module
User CompactFlash System Status Serial Port Status

access panel LED indicators LED indicators
Ethernet port for local connection to HMI Serial communication

port for local
Two USB Type A ports for USB device plug-in
maintenance
Rear Panel
The rear panel provides access to the communication ports, field wiring connections and
power connections.
IRIG-B Distribution Slot Network Slots

IRIG-B Input Slot USB KVM Slot
Serial Communication Slots External Power Source
Power Supply and

Slot 10
Slot 11
Slot 12
Slot 13
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6
Slot 7
Slot 8
Slot 9
System Fail Alarms
The D400-S contains 13 I/O adapter card slots for the communication cards. The communi-
cation cards are powered from the backplane of the D400-S. The types of communication
cards included in your D400-S depend on what was ordered for your substation application.

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2.5 Physical Installation

The D400-S can be installed in a standard 19-inch rack or substation panel. The D400-S is
supplied with a ½ AA 3.6 V 0.9 Ah Lithium battery that you must insert on the D400-S main
board when the D400-S is installed.
The top cover of the D400-S can get hot during peak operation. Ensure
that there is at least 1U (1.75 inch [44.45 mm]) of free space above the
D400-S unit for proper ventilation.
When the unit is operating above 50 °C ambient temperature, safe han-
dling precautions are recommended to prevent burns.
Rack Mounting
The D400-S mounts directly into an industry standard 19-inch [482.6 mm] equipment
mounting rack with EIA universal mounting rail hole spacing.
» To mount the D400-S on a rack
1. Position the D400-S in the rack.
2. Holding the D400-S firmly in the rails of the mounting rack, insert and tighten the four
rack screws.
The recommended tool torque settings for zinc-plated mounting screws are:
-10-32 UNF screws use 22.2 in-lb [2.50 Nm]
-12-24 UNC screws use 31.0 in-lb [3.51 Nm]
-M5x0.45 screws use 18.1 in-lb [2.04 Nm]
-M6x0.5 screws use 33.3 in-lb [3.76 Nm]
For information on wiring the D400-S, see Section 5.2, Power Connections.
Note: It is not recommended to ship the D400-S installed in a rack without support brackets
and adequate conductive foam blocking in place.

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Panel Mount
» To mount the D400-S in a panel
• If you are using a panel cutout, use the following cutout dimensions:
.162 in. 18.3 in. [464.8 mm]

[4.1 mm]
17.5 in. [444.5 mm]
[88.90 mm]
[44.46 mm]
3.50 in.
1.75 in.
Cutout for panel mounting
Battery Installation
» To insert the Lithium battery
• Remove the D400-S main module from the chassis and insert the battery in the battery
holder BT1. See Section 6.2, Replacing the Battery for more information.

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3
Setting Up Communication
Cards
This chapter describes the D400-S communication cards and how to change the card set-
tings for the different configuration options. The communication cards are factory installed
in the D400-S with default settings.
3.1 Communication Cards

All communication cards plug into I/O adapter card slots at the rear of the D400-S chassis.
The communication cards are powered from the backplane of the D400-S.
D400-S I/O Adapter Card Slots

Power Supply and

Slot 10
Slot 11
Slot 12
Slot 13
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6
Slot 7
Slot 8
Slot 9
System Fail Alarms

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Types of Communication Cards

The types of communication cards included in your D400-S depend on what was ordered for
your substation application. The following types of communication cards are available for
the D400-S:
Serial (Slots 1 to 8)
• RS-232
• RS-485
• Glass Fiber Optic Serial
IRIG-B (Slots 9 and 10)
• IRIG-B Input
• IRIG-B Distribution
Network (Slots 11 and 12)
• 4-Port Twisted-Pair Ethernet Switch
• Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Switch
• Redundant Twisted-Pair Ethernet + COM2 Port
• COM2 Port
USB KVM (Slot 13)
• Keyboard, Video and Mouse
3.2 Changing Card Settings

The communication cards are factory installed with default settings. You may want to adjust
individual card settings to work with your specific system set up. The communication cards
are hot swappable -- this means you do not have to power down the D400-S unit to remove
and install the communication cards.
» To change the settings on a communication card
1. At the rear panel of the D400-S, using a flathead or Phillips screwdriver loosen (but don't
completely remove) the two screws from the top and bottom of the communication card.
2. Using the flathead screwdriver, gently pry the top of the card from the slot and remove it
from the chassis.
3. Refer to the instructions in the following sections to make any required changes to the
switch settings on the card.
Tip: Use a small flathead screwdriver (same as used to remove the communication card
screws) to change switch positions.
4. Slide the card into the same slot you removed it from, and tighten the two screws.
! CAUTION: For proper transient protection, the recommended tool torque settings for com-
munication card screws are 2.6 in-lb [0.294 Nm].

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3.3 RS-232 Adapter

The RS-232 Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0207) is a standard RS-232 serial I/O adapter card
that plugs into any serial communication slot (slots 1 through 8) on the D400-S. It contains
two independently isolated RS-232 serial ports (Port 1 J3 and Port 2 J2) each with a DB-9
connector with common shields.
See Section 4.3, RS-232 Connections for typical cable connections and connector pin outs.
Configuration Options
The RS-232 card supports the following configuration options on each port:
• DCE (Data Communications Equipment)
• DTE (Data Terminal Equipment)
• +5 V (320 mA) output
In addition, the RS-232 card is configurable to optionally provide an IRIG-B signal (on pin 4)
and individually isolated Ground (on pin 6).
The signal type and pin options for each port are selectable via two sets of switches on the
RS-232 card:
• Port 2 (J2) is configured by switches SW1 and SW3
• Port 1 (J3) is configured by switches SW2 and SW4
Follow instructions for setting the switches to select the appropriate functions for each port.
The signal format outputted to the RS-232 cards is dependent upon the format applied to
the IRIG-B input adapter:
IRIG-B Input Format... IRIG-B Output Format...

Pulse Width Modulated Pulse Width Modulated
(B0xx) (B0xx)
Manchester (B2xx) Manchester (B2xx)
AM Modulated (B1xx) Pulse Width Modulated
(B0xx)
Factory Default
The factory default setting is DTE on each port.

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RS-232 Adapter Top Side
Switch SW1/SW2 Configuration

Switches SW1 (for Port 2) and SW2 (for Port 1) control the signal type of the RS-232 port.
Each switch contains five switch positions that can each be set to position A or B to select
the appropriate port option.
Table 1 RS-232 Card Switch SW1/SW2 Settings
Port Option SW1/SW2 Switch Position

1 2 3 4 5
DTE (default) A A A A A
DCE — B B B B
+5 V (320 mA) isolated source B * * * *
*Use DTE or DCE settings as appropriate

Note: DCD output is not supported in DCE mode.
Note: Each +5 V output is independently isolated and fused with a PTC (positive tempera-
ture coefficient) resettable fuse at 320 mA at 65 °C.

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DTE (default)
A 1 2 3 4 5
DCE
A 1 2 3 4 5

Switches SW3 (for Port 2) and SW4 (for Port 1) control the signals on Pins 4 and 6 of the RS-
232 port. Each switch contains four switch positions that can each be set to ON or OFF to
select the appropriate function for the port option. See illustrations below showing the
switch positions for each setting.
Function Pin 6 Signal SW3/SW4 Positions Pin 4 Signal SW3/SW4 Positions

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DTE (default) DSR Input OFF OFF ON OFF DTR Output OFF ON OFF OFF
DCE DTR Output OFF ON OFF OFF DSR Input OFF OFF ON OFF
IRIG-B Enable Ground OFF OFF OFF ON IRIG-B Output ON OFF OFF OFF
DTE (Pin 4 DTR Output to DCE and Pin 6 DSR Input from DCE
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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DCE (Pin 4 DTR Input from DTE and Pin 6 DSR Output to DTE)
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
IRIG-B Enable (on Pin 4) and Ground (on Pin 6)
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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3.4 RS-485 Adapter

The RS-485 Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0208) plugs into any serial communication slot (slots 1
through 8) on the D400-S. It contains two independently isolated RS-485 channels on a sin-
gle terminal block TB1: Channel 1 on terminals TB1-1 through TB1-5 and Channel 2 on ter-
minals TB1-6 through TB1-10. TB1 is a 10 position pluggable 5.08 mm pitch connector,
Molex P/N 39530-0010 (GE Item No. 640-0955).
See Section 4.4, RS-485 Connections for typical cable connections.
The RS-485 card supports two configuration options on each channel:
• 2-wire
• 4-wire
Pull-up/pull-down and line termination selection is available for RS-422 signals.
The signal mode for each channel is selectable via two sets of switches on the RS-485 card:
• Channel 1 (TB1-1 to TB1-5) is configured by switches SW2 (top side) and SW4 (bottom
side).
• Channel 2 (TB1-6 to TB1-10) is configured by switches SW1 (top side) and SW3 (bottom
side).
Follow instructions for setting the switches to select the appropriate functions for each
channel.
Factory Default
The factory default setting is 4-wire on each channel and without RS-422 pull-up/pull-down
or line termination resistors selected.

Switches SW1 (for Channel 2 on TB1-6 through TB1-10) and SW2 (for Channel 1 on TB1-1
through TB1-5) control the signal mode for each channel. Each switch contains two switch
positions that can each be set to ON or OFF to select the appropriate channel option.
Channel Option SW1/SW2 Switch Positions

1 2
2-Wire ON OFF
4-Wire (default) OFF ON

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RS-485 Adapter Top Side
RS-485 Adapter Bottom Side

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Switches SW3 (for Channel 2 on TB1-6 through TB1-10) and SW4 (for Channel 1 on TB1-1
through TB1-5) contain ten DIP-switches that control RS-422 pull-up and pull-down resistors
for the differential data lines and provide line termination between the differential data
pairs. Each DIP-switch can be set to ON or OFF to select the appropriate function for the
switch. That is, if all pins are set to ON, switch is ON. If all pins are set to OFF, switch is OFF.
If RS-422 termination/pull-up is selected, the TX+ and RX+ signals have a 680 ohm pull-up
resistor, the TX- and RX- signals have a 680 ohm pull-down resistor, and the RX and TX sig-
nals have a 120 ohm termination.
RS-485 Mode - 12 KOhm (Single Unit Load)
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
RS-422 120 Ohm Line Termination on TX and RX
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
RS-422 120 Ohm Line Termination with 680 Ohm Pull-Up and Pull-Down Resistors
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

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3.5 Fiber Optic Serial Adapter

The Glass Optical Fiber (GOF) Serial Adapter with 820-850 nm ST connectors (GE Item No.
520-0209) includes two pairs of channels for signal transmission (TX1/TX2) and reception
(RX1/RX2) through ST connectors. The cards plug into any serial communication slot (slots 1
through 8) on the D400-S.
See Section 4.5, Fiber Optic Serial Connections for typical cable connections.
The Fiber Optic Serial card supports the following configuration options for each channel:
• Standard state
• Inverted state
The state for each channel is selectable via a single two-position pin switch SW1 on the
Fiber Optic Serial card.
Follow instructions for setting the switch to select the appropriate state for each channel.
Note: The fiber optic channel settings on the D400-S must match the set up of the other
end of the fiber optic communications channel.
Factory Default
The factory default setting is Standard state on each channel.
Switch SW1 Configuration

Switch SW1 controls the state of each fiber optic channel. The switch contains four two-
position pins that can each be set to A or B to select the appropriate state.
Table 4 Fiber Optic Serial Card Switch SW1 Settings
State Option SW1 Switch Position

1 2 3 4
Standard (default) B A B A
Inverted A B A B
Note: In Standard state fiber is lit when a “1” is transmitted. In Inverted state fiber is lit when
a “0” is transmitted.

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3.6 IRIG-B Input Adapter

The IRIG-B Input Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0211) plugs into a dedicated IRIG-B slot (slot 9) on
the D400-S. The IRIG-B Input card accepts an IRIG-B signal in one of three input formats
through a corresponding connector type:
• Modulated IRIG-B through a BNC connector J2
AM modulated input accepts B12X, however, the SBS (straight binary seconds) in B120,
B124, and B127 are decoded but not used to set the time
• Pulse Width Code IRIG-B (TTL) through a terminal block TB1
(TTL) input accepts B00X and B237, however, the SBS field is decoded but not used to set
the time. The connector used is a 2 position pluggable terminal block, Molex P/N 39530-
0002 (GE Part No. 640-0956)
• Fiber Optic through a Receive (RX) 820-850 nm ST connector U12
The IRIG-B signal (TTL) can be subsequently distributed to attached devices through one of
the following options:
• IRIG-B Distribution Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0212). See Section 3.7, IRIG-B Distribution
Adapter
• RS-232 Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0207). See Section 3.6, IRIG-B Input Adapter
See Section 4.6, IRIG-B Connections for wiring instructions.
J2 Input Range 4.0 VP-P to 8.0 VP-P; No DC offset
Input Impedance >1 MΩ @ 1 kHz

TB1 Voltage Range High: > 3.5 V
Low: < 1.5 V
Load One HCMOS load
U12 Receiver Sensitivity -25.4 dBm
The input signal formats and output options are selectable via three switches on the IRIG-B
Input card:
• IRIG-B state option is configured by switch SW1
• Input signal format is configured by switch SW2
• Fiber optic TX option is configured by switch SW3
Follow instructions for setting the switches to select the appropriate IRIG-B signal formats
and functions.
Factory Default
The factory default setting is the Standard state on each channel.

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Switch SW1 controls the state option for the IRIG-B Input card. It contains two switch posi-
tions that can be set to ON or OFF to select the appropriate IRIG-B state option.
Table 5 IRIG-B Input Card Switch SW1 Settings
IRIG-B State Option SW1 Switch Positions

1 2
Standard (default) ON OFF
Fiber TX Continuous Test Mode OFF ON
Note: Leave switch SW1 in the Standard position as it is required for the D400-S to properly
decode and set the system time.
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Switch SW2 controls the signal option for the selected state option (SW1). It contains three
switch positions that can be set to ON or OFF to select the appropriate signal.
Input Signal Option SW2 Switch Positions

1 2 3
Fiber Optic (RX) ON OFF OFF
TTL (TB1) (default) OFF ON OFF
BNC (J2) OFF OFF ON

Switch SW3 controls the state option for the IRIG-B fiber optic TX input. It contains two
switch positions that can be set to ON or OFF to select the appropriate state.
Fiber Optic TX Option SW3 Switch Positions

1 2
Fiber RX (default) ON OFF
Inverted (Fiber TX) OFF ON
Note: To drive the Fiber TX mode, the Fiber Optic (RX) must be set as the Input Signal option
on SW2.

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3.7 IRIG-B Distribution Adapter

The IRIG-B Distribution Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0212) is an optional IRIG-B output card to
supply a pulse width coded IRIG-B (TTL) signal passed from the IRIG-B Input card to attached
devices. The IRIG-B Distribution card provides four channels on a single terminal block. Each
channel is capable of supplying a signal to up to four devices, for a total of 16 devices. The
IRIG-B Distribution card plugs into a dedicated IRIG-B slot (slot 10) on the D400-S.
Output Voltage
Output as per advanced HCMOS duty cycle may vary up to ±10% from nominal when the
AM modulation option is used. The connector used is a 10 position, 5.08 mm pitch pluggable
connector, Molex part number 39530-0010 (GE Item No. 640-0955).
See Section 4.6, IRIG-B Connections for wiring instructions.
There are no selectable options on the IRIG-B Distribution card.
The signal format outputted to the IRIG-B distribution adapter is dependent upon the format
applied to the IRIG-B input adapter:
IRIG-B Input Format... IRIG-B Output Format...

Pulse Width Modulated Pulse Width Modulated
(B0xx) (B0xx)
Manchester (B2xx) Manchester (B2xx)
AM Modulated (B1xx) Pulse Width Modulated
(B0xx)
IRIG-B Distribution Adapter

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3.8 4-Port Twisted-Pair Ethernet Switch

The 4-Port Twisted-Pair Ethernet Switch (GE Item No. 520-0213) is a 10/100BaseT network
switch that plugs into the NET1 slot (slot 11) on the D400-S. It provides local area network
connections for up to five Ethernet connections: four RJ-45 connectors on the rear panel
and one RJ-45 connector on the front panel. The connector used is four RJ-45 connectors
ganged together. The data rate is automatically detected and set to either 10 Mbps or 100
Mbps.
Use of this card in slot 12 requires installation of the dual redundant Ethernet CPU option
which includes the PC/104-Plus 10/100BasetT Ethernet Module and cable (GE item 580-
2717 & 975-0122). See Section 4.8, Network Connections for typical cable connections.
Tip: If additional ports are required, two Ethernet switches can be connected to each other
with an Ethernet cable. This will increase the number of available 10/100BaseT ports to 6.
There are no selectable options on the 4-Port TP Ethernet card.
4-Port Twisted-Pair Ethernet Switch Card

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3.9 10Base-FL Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Switch

The Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Switch (GE Item No. 520-0214) is a 10BaseFL (820-850
nm) network switch that supports single-IP redundancy for the D400-S. It provides auto-
mated fail over between two Ethernet fiber optic network connections (RX1/TX1 and RX2/
TX2) that share a single MAC address.
When the primary port (Fiber Optic Channel 1) receives no signal, or detects a fault signal
from the remote link partner, the D400-S switches to the secondary port (Fiber Optic Chan-
nel 2) if it has a valid link. The D400-S reverts to the primary port if the primary link is
restored or no signal is present on the secondary port. The data rate on each port is inde-
pendently detected and set to 10 Mbps.
The Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Switch can be installed in the NET1 or NET2 slot (slots
11 and 12) on the D400-S. Use of this card in slot 12 requires installation of the dual redun-
dant Ethernet CPU option which includes the PC/104-Plus 10/100BasetT Ethernet Module
and cable (GE item 580-2717 & 975-0122)
There are no selectable options on the Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Switch card.
Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Switch Card

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3.10 100Base-FX Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Adapter

The 100Base-FX Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0215) is a
100Base-FX (1300 nm) network switch that supports single-IP redundancy for the D400-S. It
provides automated fail over between two Ethernet fiber optic network connections (RX1/
TX1 and RX2/TX2) that share a single MAC address.
When the primary port (Fiber Optic Channel 1) receives no signal, or detects a fault signal
from the remote link partner, the D400-S switches to the secondary port (Fiber Optic Chan-
nel 2) if it has a valid link. The D400-S reverts to the primary port if the primary link is
restored or no signal is present on the secondary port. The data rate on each port is 100
Mbps.
The Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Switch can be installed in the NET1 or NET2 slot (slots
11 and 12) on the D400-S. Use of this card in slot 12 requires installation of the dual redun-
dant Ethernet CPU option which includes the PC/104-Plus 10/100BasetT Ethernet Module
and cable (GE item 580-2717 & 975-0122).
Note: You must enable Far End Fault Indication (FEFI) or Loss Link Alert (LLA) in connected
external devices for proper redundant operation.
Note: External switches must have Spanning Tree Protocol port settings configured to edge
for proper operation of 100Base-FX connected ports.
There are no selectable options on the 100Base-FX Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet
Adapter card.
100Base-FX Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Adapter Card

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3.11 COM2 Port Adapter

The COM2 Port Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0219) provides a single DB-9 connector (P2) wired
for an RS-232 DCE signal. The COM2 Port card can support serial connections for the follow-
ing dial-up interfaces:
• External modem
• Point-to-point protocol (PPP) services
• Wide area network
The COM2 Port Adapter plugs into any NET slot (slots 11 and 12) of the D400-S.
Note: The COM2 Port requires an external modem to provide dial-up functionality.
See Section 4.9, Modem Connections for typical cable connections.
There are no selectable options on the COM2 Port card.
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3.12 Redundant Twisted-Pair Ethernet + COM2 Port Adapter

The Redundant TP Ethernet + COM2 Port card (GE Item No. 520-0218) provides two local
area network connections with unique MAC addresses through Ethernet RJ-45 connectors.
The LAN input routes to a three-port Ethernet switch and the WAN input routes to the PC/
104-Plus Ethernet Module. The Ethernet switch can support a dual-redundancy network
option on the D400-S. The data rate on each LAN or WAN port is independently detected
and set to either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. The card also provides an RS-232 DCE connection
through a DB-9 connector. The Redundant TP Ethernet + COM2 Port card can only be
installed in the NET1 slot (slot 11) on the D400-S.
Note: Use of the Redundant TP Ethernet + COM2 Port card requires the installation of the
Dual Redundant Ethernet D400-S CPU option, which includes the PC/104-Plus 10/100BasetT
Ethernet Module and cable (GE item 580-2717 & 975-0122). The COM2 Port requires an
external modem to provide dial-up functionality.
See Section 4.8, Network Connections and Section 4.9, Modem Connections for typical cable
connections.
There are no selectable options on the Redundant TP Ethernet + COM2 Port card.
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3.13 USB KVM & Audio Adapter

The USB Keyboard, Video, Mouse Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0206) plugs into the USB KVM
slot (slot 13) on the D400-S. The card provides connections for setting up a permanent local
workstation, including:
• Three USB v1.1 compliant Type A ports (P3-P5) for keyboard, mouse or other USB device
• Single 3.5 mm audio jack (P2) for stereo audio output
• High-density D-sub 15-socket connector (J1) for video output
See Section 4.10, Local HMI Connection for typical cable connections.
There are no selectable options on the USB KVM card.
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Connecting to Devices and
Networks
This chapter provides guidelines for making physical connections between the D400-S and
substation and network devices.
4.1 Connection Types

The D400-S can accommodate a wide range of devices and network connections through a
variety of communication card options.
For more information about the types of communication cards and configuration options,
see Chapter , Setting Up Communication Cards.
Serial
The D400-S can support up to 16 serial connections (up to 8 serial adapter cards with 2
ports each).
The following types of serial connections are supported in single or multi-dropped set ups:
• RS-232
• RS-485 (2-wire or 4-wire)
• Glass Optical Fiber Optic
Network
The following networking connections are supported:
• Ethernet (Twisted pair or Fiber optic)
• COM2 (for dial-up)

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Time Synchronization
The D400-S accepts a time synchronization input (IRIG-B format) from GPS receivers that
can be subsequently distributed to connected devices.
Local Substation Computer

A substation computer can be set up with the D400-S through the USB KVM connections to
access the local HMI.
4.2 Cabling Overview

The D400-S provides a series of I/O adapter cards for connecting cables and wiring from
substation devices and network interfaces. All physical connections are made to easily
accessible connectors on the rear panel of the D400-S.
D400-S Field and Network Connections

Power Supply and

Slot 10
Slot 11
Slot 12
Slot 13
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6
Slot 7
Slot 8
Slot 9
System Fail Alarms
The types of communication cards included in your D400-S depend on what was ordered for
your substation application.
For a list and detailed description of the types of communication cards available, see Chap-
ter , Setting Up Communication Cards.
General Cabling Requirements

Cabling required to make physical connections to the D400-S are as follows:
Media Designation Cabling Connector

Fiber Optic Ethernet 10BaseFL 62.5/125 µm or 50/ ST Connectors
100BaseFX 125 µm multi-mode (820-850 nm)
fiber cable

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Media Designation Cabling Connector

Twisted Pair Ethernet 10/100BaseT UTP– Unshielded RJ-45
Twisted Pair – CAT 5
or better
Redundant Twisted Pair 10/100BaseT UTP– Unshielded RJ-45
Ethernet Twisted Pair – CAT 5
or better
PPP Serial Over External RS-232 Standard RS-232 DB-9
Modem cable
High-Voltage Installations
To provide higher EMC immunity and maintain CE Mark compliance, the serial cables used
for permanent RS-232 and RS-485 connections must comply with the following require-
ments:
• Cables must be shielded
• D-type connector covers must provide EMC shielding (e.g. metallized plastic or die cast
metal covers).
4.3 RS-232 Connections

The D400-S accepts connections to RS-232 type devices through the RS-232 Adapter. The
RS-232 Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0207) is an RS-232 serial I/O adapter card that plugs into
any serial communication slot (slots 1 through 8) on the D400-S. It contains two indepen-
dently isolated RS-232 serial ports (Port 1 and Port 2) each with a DB-9 connector.
The required RS-232 cable is a serial null modem, DB-9F to DB-9M cable. The cables must be
shielded and DB-9S connector covers must provide EMC shielding (e.g. metallized plastic or
die-cast metal covers).
See Section 3.3, RS-232 Adapter for configuration options.
» To connect RS-232 type devices to the RS-232 Adapter
• Use the following cable connection:

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6 1 1 6
2 2
7 7
3 3
8 8
5 5
Relay
9 5 5 9
Table 1 RS-232 Port DB-9 Connector Signal Definitions
Pin DTE (default) DCE

Numbers
Signal Acronym Signal Flow Signal Acronym Signal Flow
1 DCD IN from DCE a a
2 RXD IN from DCE RXD OUT to DTE

3 TXD OUT to DCE TXD IN from DTE
4 DTR OUT to DCE DTR IN from DTE
5 Signal GND - Signal GND -
6 DSR IN from DCE DSR OUT to DTE
7 RTS OUT to DCE RTS IN from DTE
8 CTS IN from DCE CTS OUT to DTE
9 Not connected - Not connected -
a DCD output not supported in DCE mode.
4.4 RS-485 Connections

The D400-S accepts connections to RS-485 2-wire and 4-wire type devices through the RS-
485 Adapter. The RS-485 Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0208) plugs into any serial communica-
tion slot (slots 1 through 8) on the D400-S. It contains two independently isolated RS-485
channels on a single terminal block: Channel 1 on terminals TB1-1 through TB1-5 and Chan-
nel 2 on terminals TB1-6 through TB1-10. Terminal blocks accept a range of 24-14 AWG [0.2-
2.1 mm²] Recommended wire strip length is 0.2" [5.0 mm]. Screws shall be torqued with tool
setting of 4.2 in-lb [0.46 Nm]. A 3.0 to 3.5 mm flat screwdriver tip is recommended.
The transceiver in 2-wire mode and the receiver in 4-wire mode present 1 unit load (UL),
nominally 12 KOhm, to the external network with switches SW3/SW4 all off.

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Cabling Requirements
The recommended total maximum length for RS-485 cables is 4000 ft [1300 m] when oper-
ating at 115 kbps. Refer to the manual of the connecting device for its recommended maxi-
mum cable length.
The cables must be shielded and the shield of each RS-485 cable section should be
grounded at one end only. This prevents circulating currents and can reduce surge-induced
current on long communication lines.
The RS-485 Adapter supports a maximum of 32 transceivers of standard unit load per chan-
nel (64 unit loads per RS-485 Adapter card).
2-Wire Connections
» To connect RS-485 2-wire type devices to the RS-485 Adapter
• Use the following wiring connection:
Note: Before wiring devices, ensure that the RS-485 Adapter is configured to 2-wire mode
(see Section 3.4, RS-485 Adapter).
Relay
GND
RS485+
RS485-

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Table 2 RS-485 2-Wire Terminal Block Signal Definitions
RS-485 Channel Position Number 2-Wire

Function Signal Flow
Channel 1 1 TX1+ IN/OUT
2 TX1- IN/OUT
3 FGND 1 Shield
4 RX1- -
5 RX1+ -
Channel 2 6 TX2+ IN/OUT
7 TX2- IN/OUT
8 FGND 2 Shield
9 RX2- -
10 RX2+ -
Note: The terminal block positions are numbered from 1 to 10 starting from the bottom of
the card.
4-Wire Connections
» To connect RS-485 4-wire type devices to the RS-485 Adapter
• Use the following wiring connection:
Note: Before wiring devices, ensure that the RS-485 Adapter is configured to 4-wire mode
(see Section 3.4, RS-485 Adapter).

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Device 1 Device 2 Device 3

RX- RX+ TX- TX+ GND RX- RX+ TX- TX+ GND RX- RX+ TX- TX+ GND
Table 3 RS-485 4-Wire Terminal Block Signal Definitions
RS-485 Channel Position Num- 4-Wire (default)

ber
Function Signal Flow
Channel 1 1 TX1+ OUT
2 TX1- OUT
3 FGND 1 Shield
4 RX1- IN
5 RX1+ IN
Channel 2 6 TX2+ OUT
7 TX2- OUT
8 FGND 2 Shield
9 RX2- IN
10 RX2+ IN
Note: The terminal block positions are numbered from 1 to 10 starting from the bottom of
the card.

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4.5 Fiber Optic Serial Connections

For devices located some distance from the D400-S, they may be connected using glass
optical fiber cables. Fiber optic cabling also offers superior performance in electrically noisy
environments.
Glass Optical Fiber

You can use the following glass optical fiber (GOF) cabling with the D400-S Glass Optical
Fiber Serial adapter:
• 50/125 µm core/cladding multi-mode (gradient index) cable
• 62.5/125 µm core cladding multi-mode (gradient index) cable
• 200 m core Hard-Clad Silica (HCS) multi-mode (step index) cable
You can use the following fiber optic terminations for D400-S cabling:
• ST Connectors
When calculating cable length, consider the following optical power levels:
• Glass optical fiber transmitter power is –19.0 ± 2 dBm
• Glass optical fiber receiver sensitivity is typically –25.4 dBm
CAUTION: LED transmitters are classified as IEC 60825-1 Accessible Emission Limit (AEL)
Class 1M. Class 1M devices are considered eye safe to the unaided eye. Do not view
directly with optical instruments.
» To connect fiber optic links to the Fiber Optic adapters

• Plug fiber optic cables into the corresponding TX and RX connectors.

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4.6 IRIG-B Connections

The D400-S uses a pair of IRIG-B adapter cards, the IRIG-B Input Adapter and the IRIG-B Dis-
tribution Adapter, to accept an IRIG-B signal from a GPS receiver then distribute the signal to
connected IEDs.
See Section 3.6, IRIG-B Input Adapter and Section 3.7, IRIG-B Distribution Adapter for more
information.

The IRIG-B Input Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0211) plugs into a dedicated IRIG-B slot (slot 9) on
the D400-S. The IRIG-B Input card accepts an IRIG-B signal in one of three input formats
through a corresponding connector type:
• Modulated IRIG-B through a BNC connector
• Pulse width coded IRIG-B (TTL) through a terminal block
• Fiber Optic through a Receive (RX) 820-850 nm ST connector
Terminal blocks accept a range of 24-14 AWG [0.2-2.1 mm²] Recommended wire strip
length is 0.2" [5.0 mm]. Screws shall be torqued with tool setting of 4.2 in-lb [0.46 Nm]. A 3.0
to 3.5 mm flat screwdriver tip is recommended.
You can use the following glass optical fiber (GOF) cabling with the D400-S Glass Optical
Fiber Serial adapter:
• 200 m core Hard-Clad Silica (HCS) multi-mode (step index) cable
• ST Connectors
• Glass optical fiber receiver sensitivity is typically –25.4 dBm

The IRIG-B Distribution Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0212) is an optional IRIG-B output card to
supply a pulse width coded IRIG-B (TTL) signal passed from the IRIG-B Input card to attached

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IEDs. The IRIG-B Distribution card provides four channels on a single terminal block. Each
channel is capable of supplying a signal to up to four IEDs, for a total of 16 IEDs. The IRIG-B
Distribution card plugs into a dedicated IRIG-B slot (slot 10) on the D400-S.
Terminal blocks accept a range of 24-14 AWG [0.2-2.1 mm²] Recommended wire strip
length is 0.2" [5.0 mm]. Screws shall be torqued with tool setting of 4.2 in-lb [0.46 Nm]. A 3.0
to 3.5 mm flat screwdriver tip is recommended.
Table 4 IRIG-B Distribution Terminal Block Signal Definitions
Channel Terminal Block Function Signal Flow

Position
Channel 1 1 IRIG-B TTL OUT
2 GND -
3 FGND -
5 GND -
7 GND -
8 FGND -
10 GND -
Note: The terminal block positions are numbered from 1 to 10 starting from the bottom of the card.

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4.7 Hot Standby Fiber Optic Connections

The Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Switches support single-IP redundancy for the D400-S.
They provide automated fail over between two Ethernet fiber optic network connections
(RX1/TX1 and RX2/TX2) that share a single MAC address. The 10-BaseFL switch (GE Item No.
520-0214) operates at 820-850 nm and the 100BaseFX switch (GE Item No. 520-0215) oper-
ates at 1300 nm.
Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Switches can be installed in the NET1 or NET2 slot (slots 11
and 12) on the D400-S.
If two Hot Standby Ethernet switches are installed in the NET slots, the system may be used
in a dual-IP redundancy mode. That is, each switch can be configured with a different IP
address to provide a back up network connection if the primary channel fails.
You can use the following glass optical fiber (GOF) cabling with the D400-S Hot Standy Fiber
Optic Ethernet Switches:
• 200 µm core Hard-Clad Silica (HCS) multi-mode (step index) cable
• ST Connectors
• 100BaseFX optical transmitter power is –15.0 ± 4 dBm
• 100BaseFX optical fiber receiver sensitivity is typically –34.0 dBm
• 10BaseFL optical transmitter power is –19.0 ± 2 dBm
• 10BaseFL optical fiber receiver sensitivity is typically –31.0 dBm
Table 5 Fiber Optic Connector Signal Definitions
Connec- Function
tor
TX1 Primary Fiber Optic Transmit Port
RX1 Primary Fiber Optic Receive Port
TX2 Hot Standby Secondary Fiber Optic Transmit Port
RX2 Hot Standby Secondary Fiber Optic Receive Port
See Section 3.9, 10Base-FL Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Switch or Section 3.10,
100Base-FX Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Adapter for more information.

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4.8 Network Connections

The D400-S supports a network interface through Ethernet connections to the 4-Port
Twisted-Pair Ethernet Switch or Redundant Twisted-Pair Ethernet + COM2 Port Adapter.
All RJ-45 connectors have the same signal definition. However, the rear Ethernet ports are
auto MDI/MDIX and can support a straight-through or crossover cable.
See Section 3.8, 4-Port Twisted-Pair Ethernet Switch and Section 3.12, Redundant Twisted-
Pair Ethernet + COM2 Port Adapter for more information.
» To connect the D400-S to network devices
• Plug network cables into the D400-S Ethernet ports.
Note: If the D400-S is deployed in the presence of strong RF energy in the 110 MHz - 125
MHz band, such as airport ILS localizers or aviation radio transmitters, it is recommended
that shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cables be used.
Front Network Port

To access the D400-S, a local or portable PC can be directly connected to the network port
located on the front panel of the D400-S.
The front network port is tied to the network interface card in the NET1 slot (slot 11).
» To connect a local PC to the D400-S
• Connect the supplied straight-through Ethernet cable (GE Item No. 977-0209) to your
computer’s network communications port and to the D400-S's front Ethernet port. Older
computers without auto MDIX Ethernet capability may require an Ethernet cross-over
cable.
Tip: If your portable PC contains an older Ethernet chip and you are having difficulty con-
necting, try forcing the connection speed to 10 Mbps, full duplex, on your PC.

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Table 6 Ethernet RJ-45 Connector Signal Definitions
Position Function Signal Flow Color

1 RX+ IN White w/ Orange
2 RX- IN Orange
3 TX+ OUT White w/ Green
4 P1+ - Blue
5 P1- - White w/ Blue
6 TX- OUT Green
7 P2+ - White w/ Brown
8 P2- - Brown
Shield - -
Table 7 Ethernet Crossover Cable (RJ-45) Pin Out
D400-S Switch/Hub
Name Pin Pin Name
TX_D1+ 1 3 RX_D2+
TX_D1- 2 6 RX_D2-
RX_D2+ 3 1 TX_D1+
RX_D2- 4 2 TX_D1-
BI_D3+ 5 7 BI_D4+
BI_D3- 6 8 BI_D4-
BI_D4+ 7 4 BI_D3+
BI_D4- 8 5 BI_D3-
Table 8 Ethernet Straight-Through Cable (RJ-45) Pin Out
D400-S PC
Name Pin Pin Name
TX_D1+ 1 1 RX_D2+
TX_D1- 2 2 RX_D2-
RX_D2+ 3 3 TX_D1+
RX_D2- 4 4 TX_D1-

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Table 8 Ethernet Straight-Through Cable (RJ-45) Pin Out
D400-S PC
Name Pin Pin Name
BI_D3+ 5 5 BI_D4+
BI_D3- 6 6 BI_D4-
BI_D4+ 7 7 BI_D3+
BI_D4- 8 8 BI_D3-

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4.9 Modem Connections

A COM2 port is provided on the COM2 Port Adapter or the Redundant TP Ethernet + COM2
Port Adapter. The COM2 port can support serial connections for the following dial-up inter-
faces:
• External modem
• Point-to-point protocol (PPP) services
• Wide area network
The COM2 port provides a single DB-9 connector wired for an RS-574 DTE signal. The COM2
Port Adapter plugs into any NET slot (slots 11 and 12) of the D400-S. The Redundant TP
Ethernet + COM2 Port Adapter plugs into the NET1 slot (slot 11).
Note: The COM2 Port requires an external modem to provide dial-up functionality.
See Section 3.11, COM2 Port Adapter for more information.
» To connect a modem to the COM2 Port Adapter
• Connect a straight-through modem cable (not supplied with the D400-S) to the modem
and the D400-S’s COM2 port.
1 14
2
3
6 1 4
5
6
7
20 Modem
22
9 5
13 25
Table 9 COM2 Port DB-9 Connector Signal Definitions
Pin DTE
Number
Signal Acronym Signal Flow
1 DCD IN from DCE
2 RXD IN from DCE
3 TXD OUT to DCE
4 DTR OUT to DCE
5 Signal GND -
6 DSR IN from DCE

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Table 9 COM2 Port DB-9 Connector Signal Definitions
Pin DTE
Number
Signal Acronym Signal Flow
7 RTS OUT to DCE
8 CTS IN from DCE
9 Not connected -
Table 10 COM2 Port DB-9 to DB-25 Pin Out
Signal DB-9 DB-25

Acronym Pin # Pin #
TD 2 3
RD 3 2
RTS 4 20
CTS 5 7
DSR 6 6
DCD 7 4
DTR 8 5
GND 9 22

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4.10 Local HMI Connection

A permanent local workstation can be set up with the D400-S to access the D400-S’s Local
HMI (human machine interface). The computer peripherals connect to the USB KVM Adapter
located on the rear panel of the D400-S. The D400-S supports the following peripheral con-
nections:
• Three USB v1.1 compliant Type A ports for USB keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, or other
USB device
• Single 3.5 mm audio jack for stereo audio output to speakers
• High-density D-sub 15-socket connector for video display
» To connect a local substation computer to the USB KVM Adapter
Note: Ensure the D400-S is powered down before connecting devices to the USB KVM card.
1. Connect the SVGA monitor to the video port.
2. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB ports.
3. Connect speakers (if available) to the audio jack.
Tip: You can also connect a USB touchscreen, keyboard, and mouse to the front USB ports.

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4.11 Front Maintenance Port
The serial communications port on the front panel of the D400-S provides a local connection
with the D400-S. The front maintenance port provides a direct serial connection to a PC
using a serial null modem cable (GE Part No. 977-0529/72), which is supplied with the D400-
S.
» To connect your computer to the D400-S
• Connect the supplied serial null modem cable (GE Item No. 977-0529) to your computer’s
serial communications port and to the D400-S's front serial communications port.
Minimal Required Connection

The minimal cable connection required to establish successful communication between
your PC and the D400-S is as follows:
PC Pin # D400-S Pin # Signal

Acronym
9-Pin Female 9-Pin Female
(w/o Converter)
2 3 TXD
3 2 RXD
5 5 GND

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5
Powering Up the D400-S
This chapter describes the power supplies and how to make power connections.
5.1 Power Supply Options

The D400-S supports one or two power supplies that provide 5 V to the D400-S main mod-
ule. The following power supplies may be provided in the Power Supply slots:
• AC-DC power supply (GE Item No. 520-0217)
• DC-DC power converter (GE Item No. 520-0216)
For information on installing power supplies, see Section 6.4, Replacing the Power Supply.

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Redundant Power Supply

The D400-S may be provided with an optional redundant power supply unit in Power Supply
Slot 2. The second power supply provides continuous power to the D400-S in the event the
primary power supply unit fails.
Additional protection can be provided if a secondary external power source is available. In
the event the primary power source fails, an automatic switchover will take place to the
redundant power source to ensure continuous power to the D400-S.
Power Configurations
The D400-S supports the following power configurations:
• Single External AC Power Source
• Single External DC Power Source
• Two External AC Power Sources with optional redundant D400-S AC-DC Power Supplies
• Two External DC Power Sources with optional redundant D400-S DC-DC Power Converters
Power Input Ranges

Table 1 AC-DC Power Supply
Rated voltage range 100-240 VAC / 100-300 VDC with overvoltage pro-
tection of 110 % to 150 %
Rated power If the unit is… Then the rated power is…
AC 127 VA maximum
DC 135 W maximum
Inrush current at 26.5 Apeak (< 145 VAC/205 VDC)
25°C on cold start
40 Apeak (< 264 VAC/370 VDC)
Rated frequency 47 to 63 Hz (50/60 Hz)
Table 2 DC-DC Power Supply
Rated voltage range 20-55 VDC with overvoltage protection of

110 % to 150 %
Rated power 135 W maximum
Inrush current at 25 °C 35 Apeak (< 60 VDC)
! CAUTION: Applying AC voltages to a DC-DC power supply may cause irreparable damage.

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5.2 Power Connections

The D400-S accepts power connections through two terminal blocks on the rear panel:
• Terminal block TB1 is reserved for connecting power from one or two external sources to
the D400-S.
• Terminal block TB2 provides contact closure outputs for power supply fail and system fail
alarms.
Protective Earth
Terminal
Power Supply
Connections
Power Supply
Alarms
! CAUTION: The label on the power supply unit lists all possible power sources. Use only the
source that conforms to the specifications of the installed power supply type.
Wiring Requirements
The supply wiring for the D400-S must be a minimum of 18 AWG [0.82 mm²], 3-conductor
cable with an external insulation jacket, and a minimum certified voltage rating of 600 V.
Consult local and national electrical wiring codes.
The protective conductor must be minimum 16 AWG [1.3 mm²] wire with (green-&-yellow)
insulation. Recommended conductor size is 12 AWG [3.3 mm²].
The wires must be terminated with an insulated #6 Forked Terminal.
The clear plastic protective barrier provided with the terminal strip connector must be in
place once wiring of the mains is completed.
External Power Requirements

Before connecting an external power source to the D400-S, ensure that the following exter-
nal power requirements are met:
• An IEC 61010 qualified primary disconnect device and over current protection not exceed-
ing 15 A must be externally provided in the AC/DC mains supply system.
• All current carrying conductors must be switched, including neutral (for AC) and negative
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• Primary disconnect device must be rated for the proper voltages (AC and/or DC), as well as
inrush currents for the power supplies. Section 5.1, Power Supply Options
• Protective earth conductor must be connected to the provided protective earth terminal
before any mains power conductors.
• The primary disconnect device shall be in close proximity to the D400-S equipment and
easily accessed by the operator.
• The primary disconnect device shall be marked as the disconnecting device for the D400-
S equipment.
» To connect the power source to the D400-S
1. Remove the terminal block TB1 protective plastic cover.
2. Connect power source as follows:
If your power supply is… then…

AC Connect the AC line connection to the L con-
nection point(s) and the AC neutral connection
to the N connection point(s) on terminal block
TB1
DC Connect the DC power supply, observing the
correct polarity, to the +VDC and -VDC con-
nection point(s) on terminal block TB1
For proper connection, the recommended tool torque settings for power terminal screws
are 10.8 in-lb [1.22 Nm]. A Phillips (#1) screwdriver tip is recommended.
See also wiring diagrams below for different power configurations.
Table 3 Power Source Configurations
Power Source Connection Wiring Diagram

Single External AC Power Connected to SUPPLY1 Supply 1 Supply 2
Source and SUPPLY2 input termi-
nals.
L
N
AC Power Source
GND

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Table 3 Power Source Configurations
Power Source Connection Wiring Diagram

Single External DC Power Connected to SUPPLY1 Supply 1 Supply 2
Source and SUPPLY2 input termi-
nals.
+
DC Power Source
Two External AC Power First source connected to Supply 1 Supply 2

Sources with Optional Redun- SUPPLY1 terminals. Sec-
dant D400-S AC/DC Power ond source connected to
Supply SUPPLY2 terminals.
L
N
AC Power Source #1
GND
GND
L
AC Power Source #2
N
Two External DC Power First source connected to Supply 1 Supply 2

Sources with Optional Redun- SUPPLY1 terminals. Sec-
dant D400-S DC Power Con- ond source connected to
verter SUPPLY2 terminals.
+
DC Power Source #1
-
+
DC Power Source #2
-
3. Connect protective earth wire to the Protective Earth terminal on the rear panel.
The terminal is an M5 threaded stud with M5 nut and washers. The recommended order
for stacking the washers on the chassis is: flat washer, ground wire ring terminal, toothed
washer, M5 nut.
For proper transient protection, the recommended tool torque settings for the M5 nut is
18.1 in-lb [2.04 Nm].
Note: It is recommended to terminate 12 AWG green & yellow wire with a Panduit PV10-
14R or equivalent ring terminal.
4. Verify that Power LEDs on the front panel of the power supplies and the D400-S main
module are lit.
5. Replace the terminal block protective plastic cover.

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5.3 Power Supply Alarms

The D400-S includes connections for two alarm outputs:
• Power Fail to indicate one of the two power supplies or one of the two power feeds has
failed
• System Fail to indicate system operation status
Terminal block TB2 on the rear panel of the D400-S provides contact closure outputs for
connection to an external circuit, for example, to connect an external LED indicator or audi-
ble alarm.
The contact closure used for alarm outputs is a solid-state photo-MOS device. Contact clo-
sure output ratings at maximum ambient temperature are:
• Continuous current: 0.1 A continuous at 300 VAC / 300 VDC
• Peak current: 0.28 A peak for 10 ms
• Maximum on resistance: 35 ohm
• Dielectric isolation: 2 kVRMS
Power Fail Alarm

The Power Fail contact closure provides for an external indication upon loss of power. The
Power Fail alarm is also indicated by the Power LED on the front panel of the power supply
turning off.
The indicator or audible alarm can be wired to operate as follows:
• ON when a power failure has occurred
• ON when power is present
The Power Fail contact closure provides three contacts (terminals 1, 2 and 3) on terminal
block TB2.
! CAUTION: Contact closure rated for 0.1 A @ 300 V maximum.

» To connect the Power Fail contact closure
1. Remove the terminal block protective plastic cover.
2. Wire a lamp or audible alarm to terminals 1, 2 or 3 on terminal block TB2 as follows (see
figure):
To enable the indicator Wire the lamp between…

when power is…
Absent Terminals 1 and 2
Present Terminals 2 and 3
are 10.8 in-lb [1.22 Nm]. A Phillips (#1) screwdriver tip is recommended.

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Power Fail Alarm Connection
Station Battery / Power Source
Light ON Light ON
after failure when operational
System Fail
The D400-S includes a System Fail contact closure to provide an external indication of sys-
tem status. The System Fail alarm is also indicated by the CPU Ready LED on the front panel
of the main module turning off.
The indicator or audible alarm can be wired to operate as follows:
• ON when system failure has occurred
• ON when system is functioning properly
The System Fail contact closure provides three contacts (terminals 4, 5 and 6) on terminal
block TB2.
! CAUTION: Contact closure rated for 0.1 A @ 300 V maximum.

» To connect the System Fail relay
1. Remove the terminal block protective plastic cover.
2. Wire a lamp to terminals 4, 5 and 6 on terminal block TB2 as follows:
To enable the indicator Wire the lamp between…

when system is…
Failed Terminals 4 and 5
Functioning properly Terminals 5 and 6

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are 10.8 in-lb [1.22 Nm].
System Fail Alarm Connection
Station Battery / Power Source
Light ON Light ON
after failure when operational

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Servicing the D400-S
The D400-S does not require any scheduled maintenance. However, you may need to
replace the following parts occasionally:
• System battery
• CompactFlash card
A periodic inspection is also suggested to ensure that:
• Unit has sustained no accidental physical damage
• Airflow is not obstructed
• Connectors and cables are intact and firmly attached
• Battery condition is good
Only trained personnel should perform maintenance on the D400-S.

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6.1 Removing the D400-S Main Module

You need to remove the D400-S main module from the chassis to access the system battery
and the main CompactFlash card for maintenance.
D400-S Main Module
» To remove and re-insert the D400-S main module

1. Power down the D400-S.
2. Hand-loosen the two screws on the front panel of the D400-S main module.
3. Grasping the two handles, pull out the D400-S main module.
4. Make the necessary changes.
5. Slide the main module back into the chassis. Push firmly to ensure the connectors at the
rear of the main board are fully seated.
6. While pressing the main module panel right against the chassis frame, hand-tighten the
two screws on the front panel.
7. Power up the D400-S and verify that the Power LED is illuminated.

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6.2 Replacing the Battery

The lithium battery maintains power to the D400-S's NVRAM if there is a power disconnect.
The D400-S is supplied with a 1/2AA 3.6 V 0.9 Ah Lithium battery that you must insert on the
D400-S main board when the D400-S is installed. To ensure the battery is good, it is recom-
mended you check the battery voltage before installation and replace the battery every five
years.
You can access the battery compartment by removing the D400-S main module from the
chassis. The battery holder BT1 is located near the front corner of the board, behind the two
rows of Serial Port Status LEDs.
D400-S Battery Location
BT1
Before You Remove the Battery…

Note the following items before you begin battery replacement.
! CAUTION
• Disconnect power to the D400-S before changing the battery.
• Avoid exposure to high temperatures, such as soldering or spot-welding
• Avoid excessive force to terminals
• Use extreme caution and proper procedures for servicing electro statically sensitive com-
ponents. Electro statically sensitive components are located near the battery.
Note: Removing the battery will cause the internal clock to reset and the non-volatile RAM
to be erased.

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Supported Battery Types

The D400-S is supplied with a 1/2AA 3.6 V 0.9 Ah Lithium Thionyl Chloride non-rechargeable
battery (GE Item No. 980-0038). The following battery types may be used as a replacement.
Table 1 Supported Battery Types
Manufacturer Mfg. Part No.
Tadiran® TL-2150
Tadiran TL-4902
Tadiran TL-5101
Tadiran TL-5902
Toshiba® ER3V
Toshiba ER4V
Saft® LS-14250
Saft LS-14250C
Sonnenschein® SL-350
Sonnenschein SL-750
Maxell® ER3
XENO Energy XL-050F
» To insert or replace the D400-S battery

Warning! Ensure that all hazardous live circuits are isolated or disconnected before
attempting battery replacement .
2. Remove the D400-S main module from the chassis. See Section 6.1, Removing the D400-S
Main Module.
3. Using a plastic or other non-conductive tool, pry the black plastic clip holding the battery
cover away from the battery holder BT1. When free, the battery and clip can be removed
together.
4. Remove the cover from the battery holder and keep it.
5. Place the new battery into the battery holder, ensuring polarity is correct.
6. Replace the cover and press down until the clips click into the retaining notches of the
battery holder.
7. Replace the D400-S main module.
8. Power up the D400-S and verify that the Power LED is illuminated.
Checking Voltage
To check battery voltage, use a meter or other measuring device that has a high input
impedance (10 Mohm or higher).

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Cleaning and Handling Lithium Batteries

• Wear gloves or finger caps when handling batteries to keep them clean.
• Use non-conductive cleaning solution to prevent deterioration of battery performance
• Dry batteries at a temperature below 85 °C to prevent seal deterioration that may, in turn,
result in leakage
Recycling of Batteries
The D400 Lithium battery is recyclable and does not contain mercury, cadmium, or lead in
levels above those regulated by the European Union. Recycle the battery according to local
waste management regulations.
In accordance with European Directive 2006/66/EC, batteries are marked with the crossed
out wheeled bin, which indicates that they cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal
waste in the European Union. Users of batteries must use the collection points available to
customers for the return, recycling, and treatment of batteries. Customer participation is
important to minimize the negative effects of batteries to the environment and sustain
available natural resources. For more information see www.weeerohsinfo.com.
Battery Life
If the battery is disconnected, or if the D400-S is never powered down, the life of the battery
should exceed five years. The life of the battery will be severely shortened if the battery is
left connected while the D400-S is powered down for extended periods or stored.
For long-term storage:
• Remove the battery
• Keep the equipment at temperatures and humidity below normal
• Avoid shorting or loading while stored

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6.3 Changing the CompactFlash

CompactFlash cards are designed with flash technology, a non-volatile storage solution
that can retain data indefinitely without a battery. The cards are solid state, meaning they
contain no moving parts, and provide much greater protection of data than conventional
magnetic disk drives.
The D400-S contains two CompactFlash cards on the main board to store software and
data:
• System CompactFlash card located at connector P2
• User CompactFlash card located at connector P1
Note: It is recommended to use industrial grade CompactFlash cards from Silicon Systems.
» To change the Main CompactFlash card
PC/104-Plus 10/100BaseT
Ethernet Module
Eject button
Connector P2

2. Remove the D400-S main module from the chassis. See Section 6.1, Removing the D400-S
Main Module.
If your D400-S contains the Redundant Twisted-Pair Ethernet + COM2 Port Adapter...
a) Unscrew the four Philips screws attaching the PC/104-Plus 10/100BaseT Ethernet
Module card to the expansion slot.
b) Lift the card straight up to detach and move it aside. Do not disconnect the ribbon
cable from the main module.
3. At connector P2, press the Eject button to eject the CompactFlash card.
4. Insert the new CompactFlash card.
c) Reattach the Ethernet Module to the expansion slot and replace the four screws.
5. Replace the D400-S main module.
6. Power up the D400-S.

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» To change the User CompactFlash card

2. Using a Phillips Screwdriver, remove the screws from the CompactFlash slot cover located
on the front panel of the D400-S main module.
3. Press the Eject button to eject the CompactFlash card.
4. Insert the new CompactFlash card into the slot.
5. Replace the CompactFlash slot cover and secure it with the screws.
6. Power up the D400-S.

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6.4 Replacing the Power Supply

The D400-S may contain one or two power supplies (AC-DC and/or DC/DC) in the power sup-
ply slots. The D400-S may be supplied with an optional redundant power supply (in Slot 2) to
provide dual hot swappable power supplies. The power supply module is accessible and
easily replaced from the D400-S front panel.
If the D400-S contains dual power supplies, you can replace one power supply unit without
having to power down the D400-S, as long as the other power supply unit is operational.
Note: The D400-S power supplies do not contain user replaceable fuses. The entire power
supply module must be replaced if the fuse has failed.
D400-S Power Supply Unit
Power Supply
Slot 1
Power Supply
Slot 2
Before You Remove the Power Supply…

Note the following items before you begin power supply replacement.
• Ensure the other power supply unit (if available) is functioning (the green Power LED is illu-
minated) to ensure that the D400-S doesn’t power down during replacement.
• Make sure that the unit is wired in accordance with Section 5.2, Power Connections.
Warning! Dangerous voltages may be present after the power supply chassis has been
removed from the D400-S. Wait 10 seconds for stored energy to dissipate.

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» To replace D400-S power supply units

1. If only a single power supply unit is installed (in Slot 1), power down the D400-S. If dual
power supplies are installed (in Slot 1 and Slot 2), ensure that the secondary unit is func-
tioning.
2. Hand-loosen the two screws on the front panel of the power supply unit.
3. Pulling on the handle, slide the power supply unit out of the chassis.
4. Slide the new power supply unit into the chassis.
5. While pressing the power supply module panel right against the chassis frame, hand-
tighten the two screws on the front panel.
6. Verify that the Power LED is illuminated on the replaced power supply unit.

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Standards & Protection
This Appendix lists the standards with which the D400-S has been tested for compliance.
Category Standard Name Description

Emissions Standards EN55011 (CISPR 11)1 ISM RF equipment – Elec-
tromagnetic disturbance
characteristics
IEC 60255-25 Electromagnetic emission
tests for measuring
relays and protection
equipment
IEC 61000-3-2 Limits for harmonic cur-
rent emissions (equip-
ment input current <= 16
A per phase)
IEC 61000-3-3 Limitation of voltage
changes, voltage fluctua-
tions and flicker in public
low-voltage supply sys-
tems, for equipment with
input current <= 16 A per
phase and not subject to
conditional connection

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Immunity Standards IEC 61000-4-2 Electrostatic discharge
IEC 60255-22-2 (ESD) immunity test
IEEE® C37.90.3
IEC 61000-4-3 Radiated, radio-fre-
IEC 60255-22-3 quency electromagnetic
IEEE C37.90.2 (10 V/m) field immunity test
IEC 61000-4-4 Electrical fast transient/
IEC 60255-22-4 burst immunity test
IEEE C37.90.1
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge immunity test
IEC 61000-4-6 Immunity to conducted
IEC 60255-22-6 disturbances, induced by
radio-frequency fields
IEC 60255-22-1 1 MHz burst immunity
test
IEC 61000-4-8 Power frequency mag-
netic field immunity test
IEC 61000-4-12 Ring wave immunity test
IEC 60255-22-1 Damped Oscillatory and
IEEE C37.90.1 Ring wave
Ontario Hydro A-28M-82
IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage dips, short inter-
ruptions and voltage vari-
ations immunity tests
IEC 61000-4-16 Test for immunity to con-
ducted, common mode
disturbances in the fre-
quency range 0 Hz to 150
kHz
IEC 61000-4-17 Ripple on DC input power
port immunity test

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Immunity Standards IEC 61000-4-29+ Voltage dips, short inter-
ruptions and voltage vari-
ations on DC input power
port immunity test
This standard only
applies when using high
voltage DC as the source
(100 VDC-300 VDC).
IEC 60255-11 Interruptions to and
alternating component
(ripple) in DC auxiliary
energizing quantity of
measuring relays
Safety Publications IEC 61010-1 Safety requirements for
electrical equipment for
measurement, control
and laboratory use - Gen-
eral requirements
IEC 60255-5 Insulation coordination
for measuring relays and
protection equipment-
Requirements and tests
Environmental Standards IEC 60068-2-1 Environmental Testing -
Cold
IEC 60068-2-2 Environmental Testing -

Dry Heat
IEC 60068-2-6 Environmental Testing –
IEC 60255-21-1 Vibration (sinusoidal)
Shock
Bump
Damp heat, cyclic (12 h +
12 h cycle)
Drop and topple
IEC 60255-21-2 Shock and bump tests

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Communication Standards IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD Access Method
(and physical layer speci-
fications)
1
To comply, the D400-S BIOS Spread Spectrum clock setting must be set to “disable”. This is the factory default.

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B
Ordering Guide
Ordering information can be obtained from the GE Energy website at

http://www.ge.com/energy.

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2 Installing the D400-S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3 Setting Up Communication Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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4 Connecting to Devices and Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

5 Powering Up the D400-S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

6 Servicing the D400-S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

A Standards & Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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About this Document

How to Use this Guide

D400-S User’s Manual 5

Bold face is used for:

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1.1 Safety Precautions

D400-S User’s Manual 7

• Beware of potential hazards and wear personal protective equipment.

The relevant circuit is alternating current.

CAUTION: Refer to the documentation for important operating and

CAUTION: Hot surface

Earth (Ground) Terminal

Protective Earth Terminal

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1.2 Regulatory Compliance Information

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

Table 1 RoHS Material Declaration Data Content by Assembly

500-0340 Chassis Assy X 0 0 0 0 0

520-0190 Power Supply Blank 0 0 0 0 0 0

520-0191 Adapter Blank Assem- 0 0 0 0 0 0

520-0205 1.0 GHz Celeron w Sin- X 0 0 0 0 0

520-0206 USB KVM Assy X 0 0 0 0 0

520-0207 RS-232 IO Assy X 0 0 0 0 0

520-0208 RS-485 IO Assy X 0 0 0 0 0

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Table 1 RoHS Material Declaration Data Content by Assembly

520-0209 Glass Fiber Optic IO X 0 0 0 0 0

520-0211 IRIG-B Input Assy X 0 0 0 0 0

520-0212 IRIG-B Distribution X 0 0 0 0 0

520-0213 Ethernet 4 Port Switch X 0 0 0 0 0

520-0214 Hot Standby Ethernet X 0 0 0 0 0

520-0215 100Base-FX Hot Stdby. 0 0 0 0 0 0

520-0216 DC-DC Supply 5V 12A X 0 0 0 0 0

520-0217 AC-DC Supply 5V 12A X 0 0 0 0 0

520-0218 Redundant TP Ethernet X 0 0 0 0 0

520-0219 COM2 Port Assy X 0 0 0 0 0

580-2717 PC/104-Plus 10/100 0 0 0 0 0 0

975-0122 Cable Assy, MOD IV X 0 0 0 0 0

977-0209 Cable, UTP Patch Cord 0 0 0 0 0 0

977-0529 Cable, Null Modem 0 0 0 0 0 0

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1.3 Product Overview

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1.4 Product Specifications

Processor 1.0 GHz Embedded CPU

Network connections Single or optional dual redundant Ethernet interface

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