Multilin d400

GE
Grid Solutions
Multilin D400TM
Substation Gateway
Instruction Manual
994-0089
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D400 Substation Gateway
Table of contents
PRODUCT SUPPORT Access the GE Grid Solutions Web site.......................................................................9

Search GE Grid Solutions technical support library.................................................9
Contact GE Grid Solutions technical support .........................................................10
GE Grid Solutions address ..........................................................................................10
Product returns.............................................................................................................10
Product documents......................................................................................................11
Upgrade your D400 firmware ....................................................................................11
ABOUT THIS Purpose ..........................................................................................................................13

DOCUMENT Intended audience ......................................................................................................13
Additional documentation .........................................................................................13
How to use this guide .................................................................................................14
Safety words and definitions......................................................................................14
BEFORE YOU START Safety precautions ......................................................................................................15

Warning symbols ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Regulatory compliance information ........................................................................17
CE Mark compliance .................................................................................................................................... 17
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)................................................................................... 17
EAC compliance ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Product overview..........................................................................................................19
Functional overview.....................................................................................................19
Hardware overview...................................................................................................................................... 21
Features............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Firmware compatibility............................................................................................................................... 22
Ordering guide..............................................................................................................22
Upgrade kit....................................................................................................................................................... 23
Product identification number ................................................................................................................ 23
Product specifications ................................................................................................24
Approvals .......................................................................................................................27
Storage recommendations.........................................................................................27
D400 SUBSTATION GATEWAY INSTRUCTION MANUAL GE INFORMATION 3

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Storage conditions .......................................................................................................................................27

Battery life .........................................................................................................................................................27
INSTALLING THE Installation steps ..........................................................................................................29

D400 Required tools ...............................................................................................................30
Unpacking and inspecting the D400.........................................................................30
First look at the D400...................................................................................................31
Front Panel........................................................................................................................................................31
Rear panel .........................................................................................................................................................31
Physical installation.....................................................................................................32
Rack mounting ................................................................................................................................................32
Panel mount .....................................................................................................................................................33
Battery installation ........................................................................................................................................33
Battery removal ..............................................................................................................................................33
SETTING UP Communication cards .................................................................................................35

COMMUNICATION Types of communication cards...............................................................................................................36
CARDS Changing card settings ...............................................................................................36
RS-232 adapter .............................................................................................................36
Configuration options ..................................................................................................................................37
Factory default................................................................................................................................................37
Switch SW1/SW2 configuration..............................................................................................................38
RS-485 adapter .............................................................................................................40
Factory default................................................................................................................................................40
Fiber optic serial adapter............................................................................................43
Factory default................................................................................................................................................43
Switch SW1 configuration .........................................................................................................................43
IRIG-B input adapter ....................................................................................................44
Factory default................................................................................................................................................45
IRIG-B distribution adapter ........................................................................................47
Output Voltage................................................................................................................................................47
4-Port twisted-pair ethernet switch .........................................................................48
10Base-FL hot standby fiber optic ethernet switch...............................................49
100Base-FX hot standby fiber optic ethernet adapter .........................................50
COM2 port adapter ......................................................................................................51
Redundant twisted-pair ethernet + COM2 port adapter ......................................52
USB KVM and audio adapter.......................................................................................54
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CONNECTING TO Connection types..........................................................................................................55

DEVICES AND Serial.................................................................................................................................................................... 55
NETWORKS Network.............................................................................................................................................................. 56
Time synchronization ..................................................................................................56
Local substation computer....................................................................................................................... 56
Local maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 56
Cabling overview ..........................................................................................................57
General cabling requirements ................................................................................................................ 57
High-voltage installations ......................................................................................................................... 57
RS-232 connections......................................................................................................58
RS-485 connections......................................................................................................58
Cabling requirements.................................................................................................................................. 59
2-Wire connections ...................................................................................................................................... 59
4-Wire connections ...................................................................................................................................... 60
Fiber optic serial connections....................................................................................62
Glass optical fiber.......................................................................................................................................... 62
Plastic optical fiber ....................................................................................................................................... 62
IRIG-B connections.......................................................................................................63
IRIG-B input adapter .................................................................................................................................... 63
IRIG-B distribution adapter ....................................................................................................................... 64
Hot standby fiber optic connections ........................................................................65
Network connections...................................................................................................65
Front network port........................................................................................................................................ 66
Modem connections.....................................................................................................67
Local HMI connection ..................................................................................................69
Front maintenance port..............................................................................................70
Minimal required connection................................................................................................................... 70
D400 connection to DNP3 I/O modules....................................................................71
D400 system redundancy ...........................................................................................71
Failover sequence ......................................................................................................................................... 71
Required components................................................................................................................................. 72
RS232 switch panel ...................................................................................................................................... 73
Redundancy wiring diagrams ................................................................................................................. 74
POWERING UP THE Power supply options ..................................................................................................81

D400 Redundant power supply .......................................................................................................................... 82
Power configurations .................................................................................................................................. 82
Power input ranges ...................................................................................................................................... 82
Power connections.......................................................................................................82
Wiring requirements .................................................................................................................................... 83
External power requirements.................................................................................................................. 83
Power supply alarms ...................................................................................................85
Power fail alarm ............................................................................................................................................ 85
System fail alarm........................................................................................................................................... 86
Powering down the D400 ...........................................................................................87
SETTING UP THE Start the D400 ...............................................................................................................89

D400 Task 1: Connect to the D400.......................................................................................90
Task 2: Create user accounts ....................................................................................91
Task 3: Change the root password............................................................................91
Task 4: Set up the network interface ........................................................................92

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Task 5: Create a supervisor password......................................................................94

Task 6: Set up secure web access..............................................................................94
Installing the certificate and key ............................................................................................................95
Task 7: Access the D400 HMI ......................................................................................96
Task 8: Test the network connection ........................................................................96
SETTING UP THE Prerequisites .................................................................................................................97

D400 FOR Configure Warm-Standby redundancy ....................................................................97
REDUNDANCY Task 1: Warm standby - Configure the D400s for operation ....................................................98
Task 2: Warm standby - Connect the D400s ....................................................................................98
Task 3: Warm standby - Create user accounts ...............................................................................98
Task 4: Warm standby - Configure the primary D400 for redundancy................................98
Task 5: Warm standby - Configure the secondary D400 for redundancy ..........................99
Task 6: Warm standby - Verify configuration................................................................................100
Task 7: Warm standby - Verify redundant D400 operation....................................................100
Configure Hot-Standby redundancy...................................................................... 100
Task 1: Hot standby - Configure the D400s for operation.......................................................100
Task 2: Hot standby - Connect the D400s.......................................................................................101
Task 3: Hot standby - Create user accounts..................................................................................101
Task 4: Hot standby - Configure the primary D400 for redundancy ..................................101
Task 5: Hot standby - Configure the secondary D400 for redundancy.............................102
Task 6: Hot standby - Verify configuration .....................................................................................103
Task 7: Hot standby - Verify redundant D400 operation .........................................................103
USING THE D400 Front panel LEDs........................................................................................................ 105

System status LEDs....................................................................................................................................106
Serial port status LEDs..............................................................................................................................106
Substation HMI........................................................................................................... 107
D400 HMI ........................................................................................................................................................107
Local HMI ........................................................................................................................................................108
System utilities........................................................................................................... 109
From the front maintenance port .......................................................................................................109
From the local substation computer .................................................................................................109
Over a network connection....................................................................................................................109
File transfer ................................................................................................................ 110
USB portable memory device ...............................................................................................................110
System status points ................................................................................................ 111
Shutting down the D400........................................................................................... 112
ABOUT THE D400 How the D400 works ................................................................................................. 113

APPLICATIONS Types of applications................................................................................................ 114
Client application ........................................................................................................................................114
Server application.......................................................................................................................................115
Automation application ...........................................................................................................................115
System point database ............................................................................................................................115
D400 applications...................................................................................................... 116
Applications available with D400 redundant operation...........................................................116
About the DNP3 software ........................................................................................ 117

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INTRODUCING THE D400 online configuration tool ............................................................................... 120

D400 One-Line designer...................................................................................................................................... 120
CONFIGURATION IEC 61850 Loader (optional)..................................................................................... 121
LogicLinx (optional) ................................................................................................... 121
D400 system redundancy ........................................................................................ 122
D400 system utilities ................................................................................................ 122
Configuration steps .................................................................................................. 123
Configuration file format ......................................................................................... 123
Configuration management.................................................................................... 123
Timestamps and time zones on your D400 .......................................................... 124
Example System Configuration ........................................................................................................... 125
INTRODUCING THE System security ......................................................................................................... 127

D400 FEATURES One-line designer ...................................................................................................... 128
One-line viewer.......................................................................................................... 128
Digital event management...................................................................................... 128
Viewing data............................................................................................................... 129
Executing commands ............................................................................................... 129
Operator Notes .......................................................................................................... 129
Analog reports ........................................................................................................... 130
System utilities........................................................................................................... 130
Internationalization .................................................................................................. 130
Hybrid model - redundancy .................................................................................... 130
Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) ...................................................................... 131
Retrieve system logs................................................................................................. 132
Browse files and folders from a local USB ............................................................ 132
USING THE D400 Start the D400 configuration utility....................................................................... 134

LOCAL Configure authentication ........................................................................................ 136
CONFIGURATION Configure network settings..................................................................................... 136
UTILITY Configure network interfaces ................................................................................. 137
Network summary ..................................................................................................................................... 139
Configure secure access .......................................................................................... 140
Configure Remote HMI Non Observer Privileges......................................................................... 141
Configure Rsyslog service ...................................................................................................................... 142
Configure firewall settings ...................................................................................... 143
Configure host names .............................................................................................. 145
Configure time and time synchronization ............................................................ 146
Reset system logs...................................................................................................... 146
Reset mSQL database tables .................................................................................. 147
Reset NVRAM.............................................................................................................. 147
Delete NVRAM Data................................................................................................................................... 147
Reset file persistence data ...................................................................................... 148
Configure local HMI................................................................................................... 148
Standby local HMI redirects to the active D400 .......................................................................... 149
Configure sync manager.......................................................................................... 151
Redundancy................................................................................................................ 154
Power supply .............................................................................................................. 156
Automatic record retrieval manager .................................................................... 156

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Suppress forced qualities to masters .................................................................... 157

Restore factory default ............................................................................................ 157
SERVICING THE D400 Removing the D400 main module .......................................................................... 159
Replacing the battery ............................................................................................... 160
Before you remove the battery… .........................................................................................................161
Supported battery types..........................................................................................................................161
To insert or replace the D400 battery ...............................................................................................161
Checking voltage.........................................................................................................................................162
Cleaning and handling Lithium batteries ........................................................................................162
Recycling of batteries ...............................................................................................................................162
Battery life ......................................................................................................................................................162
Dual ethernet upgrade kit with card 580-3410 ................................................... 163
Valid combinations.....................................................................................................................................163
Installing the 580-3410 dual ethernet card ...................................................................................163
Changing the CompactFlash .................................................................................. 166
Replacing the power supply .................................................................................... 167
REMOVING THE Service life................................................................................................................... 169

D400 FROM SERVICE Remove configuration data and sensitive information from the D400 .......... 169
Removing configuration data on a PC................................................................... 170
Equipment disposal................................................................................................... 170
STANDARDS & Compliance standards ............................................................................................. 171

PROTECTION
INSTALLING AND Overall procedure to install and connect DNP3 I/O modules ........................... 175
CONNECTING DNP3 Installing DNP3 I/O modules in a rack................................................................... 176
I/O MODULES Rack spacing.................................................................................................................................................176
Required clearances..................................................................................................................................176
Rack mounting procedure......................................................................................................................176
Connecting to protective ground ........................................................................... 176
Connecting DNP3 I/O modules (Low Voltage) ...................................................... 178
DNP3 I/O module (LV) interconnect cabling ...................................................................................178
DNP3 I/O module (LV) connection to the Power Source...........................................................179
Connecting DNP3 I/O modules (High Voltage) ..................................................... 180
Connecting to a D400..............................................................................................................................180
LIST OF ACRONYMS Acronym Definitions ................................................................................................. 181
MISCELLANEOUS Warranty..................................................................................................................... 185

Revision history ......................................................................................................... 185

Product Support
Product Support
If you need help with any aspect of your GE Grid Solutions product, you can:
• Access the GE Grid Solutions Web site
• Search the GE Technical Support library
• Contact Technical Support
Also covered are:
• The GE Grid Solutions address
• Instructions on returning a D400 to GE Grid Solutions
• Additional product documents which support
• Firmware upgrade information
Access the GE Grid Solutions Web site

The GE Grid Solutions Web site provides fast access to technical information, such as
manuals, release notes and knowledge base topics.
Visit us on the Web at: http://www.gegridsolutions.com
Search GE Grid Solutions technical support library

This site serves as a document repository for post-sales requests. To get access to the
Technical Support Web site, go to:
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In the U.S. and Canada, call toll-free: 1 800-547-8629
International customers, please call: + 1 905-927-7070
Or e-mail to [email protected]
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• Description of problem
Technical Support will provide you with a case number for your reference.
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Product returns
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contact GE Grid Solutions to obtain an RMA number and instructions for return shipments.
You are sent the RMA number and RMA documents via fax or e-mail. Once you receive the
RMA documents, attach them to the outside of the shipping package and ship to GE.
Product returns are not accepted unless accompanied by the Return Merchandise
Authorization number.
NOTE

PRODUCT SUPPORT
Product documents
The D400 v4.10 and prior is supported by the:
• D400 Substation Gateway Instruction manual (this manual) which describes how to
install a D400 within a system.
• The D400 online help which allows you to configure the D400 within a system.
• D400 Substation Gateway Software Configuration Guide (SWM0066).
The D400 v5.01 and later is supported by the:
• D400 Substation Gateway Instruction manual which describes how to install a D400
within a system.
• The D400 online help which allows you to configure the D400 within a system.
The content of the Software Configuration Guide has been moved to the Instruction
manual and the online help for D400 V5.01 and later.
Upgrade your D400 firmware

The firmware of your D400 can be upgraded to provide the latest functionality and
improvements. Refer to the Multilin D400* Substation Gateway Upgrade Manager Quick
Start Guide which is available with the D400 Upgrade Kits.
The D400 Upgrade Kits are available for order though GE Grid Solutions Online store at:
http://store.gedigitalenergy.com/viewprod.asp?model=D400-UGK

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About this Document
About this Document
Purpose
This manual provides information about installing, setting up, using and maintaining your
D400TM Substation Gateway. This manual does not provide any procedures for configuring
the software of the D400.
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
Additional documentation
For further information about the D400, refer to the following documents.
• D400 online Help
• Module layouts, as available
For the most current version of the D400 Instruction Manual, please download a copy
from:
http://www.gegridsolutions.com/app/ViewFiles.aspx?prod=d400&type=3

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT
How to use this guide

This guide describes how to install the D400 and get it up and running for the first time.
Procedures are provided for all component options available for the D400. The
components included in your D400 depend on what was ordered for your substation
application. Follow only the procedures that apply to your D400 model. To check what
options are included in your D400, see See “Ordering guide” on page 22.
The software-related procedures in this guide are based on using a computer running
Windows® XP. Some steps and dialog boxes may vary slightly if you are using another
version of Windows.
Safety words and definitions

Before attempting to install or use the device, review all safety indicators in this document
to help prevent injury, equipment damage or downtime.
The following safety and equipment symbols are used in this document:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or

moderate injury.
Indicates practices that are not related to personal injury.

Chapter 1: Before You Start
Before You Start
Before you begin installing and using the D400TM, review the information in this chapter,
including the following topics:
• Safety precautions
• Regulatory compliance information
• Product overview
• Product specifications
• Approvals
• Storage recommendations
Read and thoroughly understand this guide before installing and operating the unit. Save
these instructions for later use and reference.
Failure to observe the instructions in this manual may result in serious injury or death.
Safety precautions
Follow all safety precautions and instructions in this manual.
Only qualified personnel should work on the D400. 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
circuits are live until they have been completely de-energized, tested, and tagged. Pay
particular 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 is to be installed before
installing and wiring the D400.
• Operate only from the power source specified on the installed power supply module.
• Beware of potential hazards and wear personal protective equipment.

CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU START
• 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 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 components.
• If the D400 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 Grid Solutions could
void the warranty.
Warning symbols
Table 1 explains the meaning of warning symbols that may appear on the D400 or in this
manual.
Table 1: Warning symbols that appear on the D400 and in this manual
The relevant circuit is direct current.
The relevant circuit is alternating current.

Caution: Refer to the documentation for important operation and
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maintenance instructions. Failure to take or avoid specified actions
could result in loss of data or physical damage.
Warning: Dangerous voltage constituting risk of electric shock is

present within the unit. Failure to take or avoid specified actions
could result in physical harm to the user.
Earth/Ground Terminal
Protective Ground Terminal
Caution: Hot Surface

Regulatory compliance information

CE Mark compliance
The D400 is rated as CISPR 11 Group 1 Class “A” equipment.
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
NOTE 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
Class “A” equipment is intended for use in an industrial environment. The equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance 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 hardware assemblies listed in Table 2, is in excess of 20
years.
Table 2: RoHS Material Declaration Data Content by Assembly

GE part Description Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybromina Polybrominated
number (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium ted biphenyls diphenyl ethers
(Cr6) (PBB) (PBDE)
500-0340LF Chassis Assembly O O O O O O
520-0190 Power Supply Blank Assembly O O O O O O
520-0191 Adapter Blank Assembly O O O O O O
520-0204 650 MHz Celeron w Single Ethernet X O O O O O
520-0205LF 1.0 GHz Celeron w Single Ethernet O O O O O O
520-0232LF 1.6 GHz CPU (Atom) O O O O O O
520-0206LF USB KVM Assembly O O O O O O
520-0207LF RS-232 IO Assembly O O O O O O
520-0208LF RS-485 IO Assembly O O O O O O
520-0209LF Glass Fiber Optic IO Assembly O O O O O O
520-0210LF Plastic Fiber Optic IO Assembly O O O O O O
520-0211LF IRIG-B Input Assembly O O O O O O
520-0212LF IRIG-B Distribution Assembly O O O O O O
520-0213LF Ethernet 4 Port Switch Assembly O O O O O O

GE part Description Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybromina Polybrominated

number (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium ted biphenyls diphenyl ethers
(Cr6) (PBB) (PBDE)
520-0214LF Hot Standby Ethernet Glass Fiber Optic O O O O O O
Assembly
520-0215LF 100Base-FX Hot Standby. Fiber Optic O O O O O O
Ethernet Adapter.
520-0216LF DC-DC Supply 5V 12A Assembly O O O O O O
520-0217LF AC-DC Supply 5V 12A Assembly O O O O O O
520-0218LF Redundant TP Ethernet + COM2 Port O O O O O O
Assembly
520-0219LF COM2 Port Assembly O O O O O O
580-3410 PC/104-Plus 10/1000 Base-TX Ethernet O O O O O O
RTL8110SC
977-0544 Cable Assy, C-GRID, 12SKT-10SKT+4SKT O O O O O O
977-0209 Cable, UTP Patch Cord Stranded, 60 Inch O O O O O O
977-0529 Cable, Null Modem DB9F-DB9F, 80°C, O O O O O O
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
EAC compliance
The EAC Technical Regulations (TR) for Machines and Equipment apply to the Customs
Union (CU) of the Russian Federation, Belarus, and Kazakhstan.
Product Description
Country of origin Assembled in Canada; see label on rear of D400
Date of manufacture See label on rear of D400
Declaration of Conformity and/or Certificate of Available upon request
Conformity

Product overview
The D400 Substation Gateway is a secure, substation hardened and CE Marked
communications gateway that collects metering, status, event and fault report data from
intelligent electronic devices (IEDs). It summarizes the data from devices and makes it
available to a master station or host computer over standard SCADA protocols. TCP/IP
network connections are supported over the built-in 10/100 MB Ethernet interface and
dial-up (external modem required).
The D400 comes with a built-in human machine interface (HMI)/annunciator as part of the
base software. A Local HMI can be accessed through the Keyboard, Video, Mouse
interface. A full featured substation HMI is accessed using a standard Web browser (HTTP/
HTTPS) network connection. The D400 is configured “online” through a standard Web
browser.
Functional overview
The data flow managed by a D400 is shown in Figure 1. The D400 communicates data with
the:
• Control Center which can comprise an EMS (Enterprise Management System) or a DMS
(Distribution Management System) SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)
system.
• IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices) to monitor and control field inputs and outputs.

Figure 1: D400 - Data flow

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Hardware overview
The D400 is (see Figure 2) built on a flexible, high-performance, expandable platform
powered by a 1.6 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 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, Fiber Optic (Glass or
Plastic)
• Ethernet: 10/100BaseT, 100BaseFX, or 10BaseFL
Figure 2: D400 - front view
Features
• Secure Web server (128-bit encryption)
• Secure SCADA communications through Secure Sockets Layer or Transport Layer
Security (SSL/TLS)
• Secure access using SSH (Secure Shell)/SCP (Secure Copy)/HTTPS
• Secure terminal server, gateway, and/or data concentrator using SSL
• User configurable access level
• Support for remote user authentication
• Built-in alarm annunciator
• Support for time synchronization signals, including Network Time Protocol (NTP) and
IRIG-B
• Support for DNP protocol for communications to multiple masters
• High-performance real-time database engine
• Internal Mini SQL™ database for archival of SOE and alarm records
• Built-in basic math/logic functions
• Event notification (e-mail)
• Portable memory device plug-in
• Dual CompactFlash cards for main and user storage
• Dual hot swappable power supply units
• Communication adapter cards

Firmware compatibility
Table 3 lists the released D400 firmware versions and indicates the CPUs that support
those firmware versions.
Table 3: D400 firmware and CPU compatibility
D400 Firmware Version CPU
650 MHz 1.0 GHz 1.6 GHz
2.75   
3.00   
3.20  
3.20 with Service Pack 1 
3.20 with Service Pack 2  
4.10 
5.01  
Table 4 lists the released D400 firmware versions and indicates the JRE supported.
Table 4: D400 firmware and JRE version compatibility
D400 firmware version JRE supported JRE version tested with ...
2.75 JRE 6 JRE 6 update 22
3.20 with Service Pack 1 JRE 7 JRE 7 update 11
3.20 with Service Pack 2 JRE 7 JRE 7 update 11
Ordering guide
The latest D400 Substation Gateway ordering guide, which includes accessories, is
available on the GE Grid Solutions website:
http://store.gegridsolutions.com/viewprod.asp?Model=D400
You can select the required options from the available Product Option items. The Order
Code automatically updates as each option is selected.
The Product Options are:
• D400 CPU Options
• Main and Redundant (optional) Power Supply Options
• Up to 8 Serial Communication Slots
• IRIG-B Input Card Option (Slot 9)
• IRIG-B Distribution Card Options (Slot 10)
• Primary and Secondary (optional) Network Slots
• USB KVM, Audio
• D400 Local HMI (One Line Viewer)
• D400 IEC61850
• D400 Logiclinx Executor License
• D400 Setup Software
• D400 Image Firmware

Upgrade kit
The D400 Upgrade Kits can be configured to include all the components necessary to
upgrade existing D400 units. An Upgrade Kit comprises the:
• Hardware (as selected),
• Upgrade Manager, and
• Migration Tool
The D400 Upgrade Kits are available for order though GE Grid Solutions Online store at:
http://store.gegridsolutions.com/viewprod.asp?model=D400-UGK
Upgrade manager The Upgrade Manager allows you to:

• Upgrade the D400 firmware release, and
• Automatically transfer configuration and license files
Migration tool The Migration Tool allows you to migrate existing firmware and configuration files for the
D400 Main Module from a 1.0 GHz CPU to a 1.6 GHz CPU. The Migration Tool is a orderable
option from the D400 upgrade kits though GE Grid Solutions Online store.
Product identification number

The D400 comes with an ID number that identifies the supplied options and hardware
configuration of the unit. This ID number (see Figure 3) is composed of * followed by 6
alphanumeric characters. The ID number is listed on a label located next to Slot 1 on the
rear panel of the D400.
Figure 3: D400 identification number
Location of ID number label

Product specifications
The D400 adheres to the following product specifications:
• System
• Communications
• Electrical
• Physical
• Environmental
• Software
Additional Standards and Protection are listed in Appendix A, Standards & Protection.
System
Processor 1.6 GHz Embedded CPU
1.0 GHz Embedded CPU (obsolete)
650 MHz Embedded CPU (obsolete)
Memory 512 MB of PC133 SDR RAM or 1.0 GB of PC133 DDR RAM
16 MB NVRAM standard for persistent event storage
Storage No hard drive
1 GB of Main and 1 GB of User CompactFlash card ship standard
Both expandable to 16 GB, depending on available capacity of industrial
CompactFlash cards
Operating system Linux
Embedded Mini SQL Archive of SOE reports, alarm records, operator notes, HMI quality changes,
database PRFs, and point tags
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 redundant 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 to 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
Serial 16 channels: RS-232/RS-485/Fiber optic
communications 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 to 850 nm) 50/125 µm, 62.5/125 µm,
100/140 µm and 200 µm HCS multi-mode fiber with ST connectors
Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) serial port: (660 nm), 1 mm core with Agilent
Versatile Link Simplex connectors. POF is limited to a maximum of 38.4 kbps.
Configurable ambient state (ON/OFF)

Time synchronization IRIG-B Input Module

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 to 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
Electrical
Rated power supplies AC-DC 100 to 240 VAC (±10%) 127 VA maximum
Minimum/Maximum AC voltage: 90 VAC / 265 VAC
100 to 300 VDC (±10%) 135 W maximum
Minimum/Maximum DC voltage: 88 VDC / 330 VDC
DC-DC 20 to 55 VDC (±10%) 135 W maximum
Minimum/Maximum DC voltage: 18 VDC / 60 VDC
Peak inrush current at AC-DC 26.5 Apeak (< 145 VAC or 205 VDC)
25 °C on cold start 40 Apeak (< 264 VAC or 370 VDC)
DC-DC 35 Apeak (< 60 VDC)
Rated frequency (AC-DC) 47 to 63 Hz (50/60 Hz)
Contact closures Solid-state photo-MOS device
Output ratings at maximum ambient temperature:
– Continuous current: 0.1 A continuous at 300 VAC or 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
Recommended work area 36” [0.91 m] depth by 30” [0.76 m] width on front and back of device.
clearance
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 powder coat

Figure 4: D400 dimensions
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 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 unit for proper ventilation.
When the unit is operating above 50 °C ambient temperature, safe
handling 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
Noise 0 dB(A)
Software
Firmware Supports various IED and host protocols as well as web-based user
interface and secure access
Human machine Built-in graphical user interface (Web browser-based)
interface
Configuration Built-in graphical user interface (Web browser-based)

Approvals
Table 5: Compliance approvals
Compliance Applicable council directive ... According to ...
CE Low voltage directive IEC 61010-1
EMC directive EN 61326-1
EAC Machines and Equipment TR CU 0102011
Storage recommendations
Storage conditions
Always store the D400 in an environment compatible with operating conditions.
Recommended 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 is to be
powered down or stored for more than two weeks.
See “Replacing the battery” on page 160.
The battery sustains the NVRAM. If the battery is removed, the NVRAM storage is lost.
NOTE


Chapter 2: Installing the D400
Installing the D400
This chapter covers the following topics:

• Overview of the steps and tools required to install the D400
• Tour of the product features
• Physical installation the D400 in a rack or substation panel
Before you install and operate the D400, read and follow the safety guidelines and
instructions in “Safety precautions” on page 15.
It may be necessary to install a Service Pack or Service Updates for D400 v3.20 firmware. A
Service Pack comprises a set of all of the individual Service Updates.
Visit GE Multilin Technical Support website for the latest D400 R3.20 Service Pack and
Service updates:
http://www.gegridsolutions.com/events/signup.asp?sid=208
After logging in, navigate to: Substation Automation Products > D400 > Firmware.
Installation steps
The installation procedure varies depending on the components ordered and shipped with
your D400. Follow the procedures in this manual that apply to the specific hardware
configuration of your D400.
Follow these main 1. Mount the D400 in the rack or panel. See “Physical installation” on page 32.
steps to install and set 2. Install the supplied battery on the D400 main board. See “Replacing the battery” on
up the D400 page 160.
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
Networks.
5. Make power connections and verify operation. See Chapter 5, Powering Up the D400.
6. Set up the D400 network interface. See Chapter 6, Setting Up the D400.
7. Start using the D400 tools and utilities to configure and monitor the operation of the
D400. See Chapter 8, Using the D400.

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE D400
Required tools
Before beginning the installation procedures, have the following tools and equipment
available:
• 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
• Approved network settings for the device
• Windows-based PC with Tera Term® (or any Windows-based terminal emulation
software) and Web browser software installed
Unpacking and inspecting the D400

To unpack and inspect the D400:
1. Carefully remove the D400 from its packaging.
2. Open the product package and check that the following items have been delivered:
– D400 unit (Product ID D400*XXXXXX)
– 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)
– Substation Automation products - Documentation CD (GE Item No. 581-0002)
– Mini SQL Proof of License (GE Item No. 580-1703)
3. 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.
4. \Verify that you have received all items. GE parts include a unique number, typically in
the format XXX-XXXX, that can be used as a reference.
5. Verify the hardware configuration of the D400 using the Product ID number. For an
explanation of the Product ID. See “Ordering guide” on page 22.

First look at the D400

Front Panel
The front panel of the D400 provides easy access to the status indicators, user connections
and power supply units.
Figure 5: D400 front panel
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.
Figure 6: D400 rear panel
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 contains 13 I/O adapter card slots for the communication cards. The
communication cards are powered from the backplane of the D400. The types of
communication cards included in your D400 depend on what was ordered for your
substation application.
Physical installation
The D400 can be installed in a standard 19-inch rack or substation panel. The D400 is
supplied with a ½ AA 3.6 V 0.9 Ah Lithium battery that you must insert on the D400 main
board when the D400 is installed.
The top cover of the D400 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 unit for proper ventilation.
When the unit is operating above 50 °C ambient temperature, safe

handling precautions are recommended to prevent burns.
Rack mounting
The D400 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 on 1. Position the D400 in the rack.

a rack 2. Holding the D400 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, see “Power connections” on page 82.
It is not recommended to ship the D400 installed in a rack without support brackets and
adequate conductive foam blocking in place.
NOTE

Panel mount
If you are using a panel cutout, use the following cutout dimensions:
Figure 7: D400 front panel 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 Remove the D400 main module from the chassis and insert the battery in the battery
battery holder BT1. See “Replacing the battery” on page 160 for more information.
Battery removal
J12 - battery backup The D400 card contains a 3.6V lithium battery to maintain NVRAM contents (processor and
enable/disable date/time) in the event of a power failure. Move jumper J12 to position 2-3 when storing
board for extended periods. Return jumper J12 to position 1-2 for normal operation.
Table 6 describes the J12 jumper positions and associated functions.
Table 6: Jumper J12 positions
Jumper Position Function
J12 pin 1 to 2 Connects the battery to the NVRAM and date/time
pin 2 to 3 Disconnects the battery from the NVRAM and date/time
Disconnect the battery if the board is to be stored for extended periods. This conserves the
battery energy.


Chapter 3: Setting Up
Communication Cards
Setting Up Communication Cards
This chapter describes the D400 communication cards and how to change the card
settings for the different configuration options. The communication cards are factory
installed in the D400 with default settings.
Communication cards
All communication cards plug into I/O adapter card slots at the rear of the D400 chassis.
The communication cards are powered from the backplane of the D400.
Figure 8: D400 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

CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP COMMUNICATION CARDS
Types of communication cards

The types of communication cards included in your D400 depend on what was ordered for
your substation application. The following types of communication cards are available for
the D400:
• Serial (Slots 1 to 8)
– RS-232
– RS-485
• Fiber Optic Serial (glass or plastic)
– 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
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.
To change the 1. At the rear panel of the D400, using a flathead or Phillips screwdriver loosen (but don't
settings on a completely remove) the two screws from the top and bottom of the communication
communication card 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.
Use a small flathead screwdriver (same as used to remove the communication card
screws) to change switch positions.
TIP
4. Slide the card into the same slot you removed it from, and tighten the two screws.
For proper transient protection, the recommended tool torque settings for communication
card screws are 2.6 in-lb [0.294 Nm].
RS-232 adapter
The RS-232 Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0207LF) is a standard RS-232 serial I/O adapter card
that plugs into any serial communication slot (slots 1 through 8) on the D400. 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 “RS-232 connections” on page 58 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), if SW1/SW2 pin 1 is set to A
• DTE (Data Terminal Equipment), if SW1/SW2 pin 1 is set to A
• +5V (320mA) output on pin 1 of rear DB9 connector if. SW1/SW2 position 1 is OFF and
position 2 is set to ON.
Refer to module layout drawing 520-0207-ML for details.
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 (B0xx) Pulse Width Modulated (B0xx)
Manchester (B2xx) Manchester (B2xx)
AM Modulated (B1xx) Pulse Width Modulated (B0xx)
Factory default
The factory default setting is DTE on each port.
Figure 9: RS-232 adapter top side
SW3 J2
SW1
SW2 SW4 J3

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 ten switch positions that can each be set to position ON or OFF to
select the appropriate port option.
Table 7: RS-232 Card Switch SW1/SW2 Settings
Port Option SW1/SW2 Switch Position

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
DTE (default) - see Figure 10 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
DCE - see Figure 11 - OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON
+5 V (320 mA) isolated source * ON * * * * * * * *
*Use DTE or DCE settings as appropriate
DCD output is not supported in DCE mode.
NOTE
If configured with SW1/SW2, each +5 V is output on Pin 1 of rear DB9 connector and is
independently isolated and fused with a PTC (positive temperature coefficient) resettable
NOTE fuse at 320 mA at 65 °C.
Figure 10: Switch SW1/SW2 configuration for port DTE (default)
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Figure 11: Switch SW1/SW2 configuration for port DCE
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10


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.
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
The switch positions are listed for:

• DTE (Pin 4 DTR Output to DCE and Pin 6 DSR Input from DCE). See Figure 12.
• DCE (Pin 4 DTR Input from DTE and Pin 6 DSR Output to DTE). See Figure 13.
• IRIG-B Enable (on Pin 4) and Ground (on Pin 6). See Figure 14.
Figure 12: Switch SW3/SW4 configuration for port DTE (default)
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Figure 13: Switch SW3/SW4 configuration for port DCE
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Figure 14: Switch SW3/SW4 configuration for port IRIG-B)
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

RS-485 adapter
The RS-485 Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0208LF) plugs into any serial communication slot
(slots 1 through 8) on the D400. It contains two independently isolated RS-485 channels on
a single terminal block TB1: Channel 1 on terminals TB1-1 through TB1-5 and Channel 2 on
terminals 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 “RS-485 connections” on page 58 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 2-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 (default) ON OFF
4-Wire OFF ON

Figure 15: RS-485 Adapter Top Side)
Figure 16: RS-485 Adapter Bottom Side)


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
signals have a 120 ohm termination.
Figure 17: RS-485 Mode - 12 KOhm (Single Unit Load))
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
Figure 18: RS-422 120 Ohm Line Termination on TX and RX
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
Figure 19: 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

Fiber optic serial adapter

The Fiber Optic Serial Adapter is available in two variants:
• Glass Optical Fiber (GOF) Serial with 820-850 nm ST connectors
(GE Item No. 520-0209LF)
• Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) Serial with 660 nm Agilent Versatile Link connectors (GE Item
No. 520-0210LF)
The plastic optical fiber is limited to 38.4 kbps operation and a lower operating
temperature limit of 0 °C.
NOTE
The Fiber Optic Serial cards include two pairs of channels for signal transmission (TX1/TX2)
and reception (RX1/RX2) through ST (GOF) or Versatile Link (POF) connectors. The cards plug
into any serial communication slot (slots 1 through 8) on the D400.
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.
The fiber optic channel settings on the D400 must match the set up of the other end of the
fiber optic communications channel.
NOTE
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 10: 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
In Standard state fiber is lit when a “1” is transmitted. In Inverted state fiber is lit when a “0”
is transmitted.
NOTE

Figure 20: Glass Optical Fiber Serial Adapter
Figure 21: Plastic Optical Fiber Serial Adapter
IRIG-B input adapter

The IRIG-B Input Adapter (GE part number 520-0211LF) plugs into a dedicated IRIG-B slot
(slot 9) on the D400. 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 B22x, 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 number 640-0956)
• Fiber Optic through a Receive (RX) 820 to 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. 520-0212LF). See “IRIG-B distribution adapter”
on page 47.
• RS-232 Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0207LF). See “IRIG-B input adapter” on page 44.
See “IRIG-B connections” on page 63 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 two switches on the IRIG-B
Input card:
• IRIG-B state option is configured by switch SW1
• Input signal format is configured by switch SW2
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.

Switch SW1 controls the state option for the IRIG-B Input card. It contains two switch
positions that can be set to ON or OFF to select the appropriate IRIG-B state option.
Table 11: 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
Leave switch SW1 in the Standard position as it is required for the D400 to properly decode
and set the system time.
NOTE

Figure 22: IRIG-B Input Adapter

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.
Table 12: IRIG-B Input Card Switch SW2 Settings
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

IRIG-B distribution adapter

The IRIG-B Distribution Adapter (GE part number 520-0212LF) 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.
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 “IRIG-B connections” on page 63 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 (B0xx) Pulse Width Modulated (B0xx)
Manchester (B2xx) Manchester (B2xx)
AM Modulated (B1xx) Pulse Width Modulated (B0xx)
Figure 23: IRIG-B Distribution Adapter

4-Port twisted-pair ethernet switch

The 4-Port Twisted-Pair Ethernet Switch (GE Item No. 520-0213LF) is a 10/100BaseT
network switch that plugs into the NET1 slot (slot 11) on the D400. 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.
A second Ethernet switch can be installed in the NET2 slot (slot 12). If two Ethernet switches
are installed in the NET slots, the D400 may be used in a dual-IP redundancy mode. That is,
each switch can be configured with a different IP address to provide a backup network
connection if the primary channel fails. Use of this card in slot 12 requires installation of the
dual redundant Ethernet CPU option which includes the PC/104-Plus Ethernet Module and
cable (GE item 580-3410 & 977-0544).
See “Network connections” on page 65 for typical cable connections.
If additional ports are required, two Ethernet switches can be connected to each other with
an Ethernet cable. This increases the number of available 10/100BaseT ports to 6.
TIP
There are no selectable options on the 4-Port TP Ethernet card.
Figure 24: 4-Port Twisted-Pair Ethernet Switch Card

10Base-FL hot standby fiber optic ethernet switch

The Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Switch (GE Item No. 520-0214LF) is a 10BaseFL (820
to 850 nm) network switch that supports single-IP redundancy for the D400. 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 switches to the secondary port (Fiber Optic Channel
2) if it has a valid link. The D400 reverts to the primary port if the primary link is restored or
no signal is present on the secondary port.
The Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Switch can be installed in the NET1 or NET2 slot (slots
11 and 12) on the D400. Use of this card in slot 12 requires installation of the dual
redundant Ethernet CPU option which includes the PC/104-Plus Ethernet Module and cable
(GE item 580-3410 & 977-0544)
See “Fiber optic serial connections” on page 62 for typical cable connections.
There are no selectable options on the Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Switch card.
Figure 25: Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Switch Card

100Base-FX hot standby fiber optic ethernet adapter

The 100Base-FX Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0215LF) is a
100Base-FX (1300 nm) network switch that supports single-IP redundancy for the D400. 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 switches to the secondary port (Fiber Optic Channel
2) if it has a valid link. The D400 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. Use of this card in slot 12 requires installation of the dual
redundant Ethernet CPU option which includes the PC/104-Plus Ethernet Module and cable
(GE item 580-3410, 977-0549, and 977-0544).
See “Fiber optic serial connections” on page 62 for typical cable connections.
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.
NOTE
There are no selectable options on the 100Base-FX Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet
Adapter card.
Figure 26: 100Base-FX Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Adapter Card

COM2 port adapter

The COM2 Port Adapter card is being discontinued on December 31, 2016, and can be
replaced by the 520-0218 card; see section: “Redundant twisted-pair ethernet + COM2 port
adapter” on page 52.
The COM2 Port Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0219LF) provides a single DB-9 connector (P2)
wired for an RS-232 DCE signal. The COM2 Port card can support serial connections for the
following 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.
The COM2 Port requires an external modem to provide dial-up functionality.
NOTE See “Modem connections” on page 67 for typical cable connections.
There are no selectable options on the COM2 Port card.
Figure 27: COM2 Port Adapter

Redundant twisted-pair ethernet + COM2 port

adapter
The Redundant TP Ethernet + COM2 Port card (GE Item No. 520-0218LF) 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. The data rate on the LAN port is
independently detected and set to either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. The data rate on the
WAN port is set to 100 Mbps. The LAN port can be configured to use network
parameters provided by a DHCP server when the Dynamic Address option is selected
for the Network Interface (NET1 when this card is installed in slot 11 and NET2 when
installed in slot 12). The WAN port does not support the Dynamic Address option and
should not be selected for the Network Interface (NET2 when this card is installed in
slot 11 and NET3 when installed in slot 12).
• An RS-232 DCE connection through a DB-9 connector. The Redundant TP Ethernet +
COM2 Port card is normally installed in the NET1 slot (slot 11) on the D400. The
Redundant TP Ethernet + COM2 Port card can also be installed in the NET2 slot (slot
12), but this configuration is only supported with v5.01 (and later) firmware. Refer to
section: “Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP)” on page 131.
Use of the Redundant TP Ethernet + COM2 Port card requires the installation of the dual
redundant Ethernet D400 CPU option, which includes the PC/104-Plus Ethernet Module
NOTE and cables (GE part number 580-3410, 977-0544, and 977-0549). The COM2 Port requires
an external modem to provide dial-up functionality.
See “Network connections” on page 65 and “Modem connections” on page 67 for typical
cable connections.

There are no selectable options on the Redundant TP Ethernet + COM2 Port card.
Figure 28: Redundant TP Ethernet + COM2 Port Adapter Card

USB KVM and audio adapter

The USB Keyboard, Video, Mouse Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0206LF) plugs into the USB
KVM slot (slot 13) on the D400. 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 “Local HMI connection” on page 69 for typical cable connections.
There are no selectable options on the USB KVM card.
Figure 29: USB KVM Adapter

Chapter 4: Connecting to Devices

and Networks
Connecting to Devices and Networks
This chapter provides guidelines for making physical connections between the D400 and
substation and network devices.
Connection types
The D400 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 3, Setting Up Communication Cards.
Serial
The D400 can support up to 16 serial connections (up to 8 serial adapter cards with 2 ports
each) to a variety of GE and other vendor devices, including:
• Protective relays
• Meters
• Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Remote terminal units (RTUs)
• Monitoring equipment
• Digital fault recorders (DFRs)
• Sequence of event (SOE) recorders
• Load tap changers (LTCs)
The following types of serial connections are supported in single or multi-dropped set ups:
• RS-232
• RS-485 (2-wire or 4-wire)
• Fiber Optic Serial (glass or plastic)

CHAPTER 4: CONNECTING TO DEVICES AND NETWORKS
Network
The D400 can support up to eight network connections to host and network clients,
including:
• SCADA master station
• Substation LAN
• Enterprise network (Corporate wide area network). The following networking
connections are supported:
– Ethernet (Twisted pair or Fiber optic)
– COM2 (for dial-up)
Time synchronization
The D400 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 through the USB KVM connections to
access the local HMI.
Optionally, a portable PC can be connected to the front Ethernet port to access the HMI.
Local maintenance
A local PC can be directly connected to the D400 through the front serial communications
port to perform system maintenance using the D400 System Utilities.

Cabling overview
The D400 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.
Figure 30: D400 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 depend on what was ordered for
your substation application.
For a list and detailed description of the types of communication cards available, see
Chapter 3, Setting Up Communication Cards.
General cabling requirements

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

Fiber Optic Ethernet 10BaseFL 62.5/125 µm or 50/125 µm ST Connectors
100BaseFX multi-mode fiber cable (820 to 850 nm)
Twisted Pair Ethernet 10/100BaseT UTP– Unshielded Twisted RJ-45
Pair – CAT 5 or better
Redundant Twisted Pair Ethernet 10/100BaseT UTP– Unshielded Twisted RJ-45
Pair – CAT 5 or better
PPP Serial Over External Modem RS-232 Standard RS-232 cable DB-9
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
requirements:
• Cables must be shielded
• D-type connector covers must provide EMC shielding (e.g. metallized plastic or die cast
metal covers).

RS-232 connections
The D400 accepts connections to RS-232 type devices through the RS-232 Adapter. The
RS-232 Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0207LF) is an RS-232 serial I/O adapter card that plugs
into any serial communication slot (slots 1 through 8) on the D400. It contains two
independently 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 “RS-232 adapter” on page 36 for configuration options.
To connect RS-232 Use the cable connection shown in Figure 31.

type devices to the Figure 31: RS-232 cable connection
RS-232 adapter
6 1 1 6
2 2
7 7
3 3
8 8
5 5
Relay
9 5 5 9
Table 13: 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.
RS-485 connections
The D400 accepts connections to RS-485 2-wire and 4-wire type devices through the RS-
485 Adapter. The RS-485 Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0208LF) plugs into any serial
communication slot (slots 1 through 8) on the D400. It contains two independently isolated

RS-485 channels on a single terminal block: Channel 1 on terminals TB1-1 through TB1-5
and Channel 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.
Cabling requirements
The recommended total maximum length for RS-485 cables is 4000 ft [1300 m] when
operating at 115 kbps. Refer to the manual of the connecting device for its recommended
maximum 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
channel (64 unit loads per RS-485 Adapter card).
2-Wire connections
To connect RS-485 2- Use the following wiring connection:

wire type devices to
the RS-485 Adapter
Before wiring devices, ensure that the RS-485 Adapter is configured to 2-wire mode (see
“RS-485 adapter” on page 40).
NOTE
Figure 32: RS-485 2-wire devices - wiring connection
Relay
+ -
GND
RS485-
RS485+

Table 14: 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+ -
The terminal block positions are numbered from 1 to 10 starting from the bottom of the
card.
NOTE
4-Wire connections
To connect RS-485 4- Use the following wiring connection:

wire type devices to
the RS-485 Adapter
Before wiring devices, ensure that the RS-485 Adapter is configured to 4-wire mode (see
“RS-485 adapter” on page 40).
NOTE

Figure 33: RS-485 4-wire devices - wiring connection
Device 1 Device 2 Device 3

RX+ RX- TX+ TX- GND RX+ RX- TX+ TX- GND RX+ RX- TX+ TX- GND
RX1+
RX1-
FGND1
TX1-
TX1+
Table 15: RS-485 4-Wire Terminal Block Signal Definitions
RS-485 Channel Position Number 4-Wire (default)

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
card.
NOTE

Fiber optic serial connections

For devices located some distance from the D400, they may be connected using glass or
plastic 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 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 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 –31.0 dBm over life of our product.
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.
Figure 34: D400 Glass Optical Fiber Serial adapter
Plastic optical fiber

You can use 1 mm plastic optical fiber (POF) cabling with the D400 Plastic Optical Fiber
Serial adapter. The recommended termination is the Agilent Versatile Link Simplex
Connector.
• Plastic optical fiber transmitter power is –9.0 ± 4.5 dBm
• Plastic optical fiber receiver sensitivity is typically –39 dBm

Figure 35: D400 Plastic Optical Fiber Serial adapter
It is possible to saturate the receiver input if the cable used is too short. Inline attenuation
may be required.
NOTE
See “Fiber optic serial adapter” on page 43 for configuration options.
To connect fiber optic Plug fiber optic cables into the corresponding TX and RX connectors.
links to the Fiber Optic
adapters
IRIG-B connections
The D400 uses a pair of IRIG-B adapter cards, the IRIG-B Input Adapter and the IRIG-B
Distribution Adapter, to accept an IRIG-B signal from a GPS receiver then distribute the
signal to connected IEDs.
See “IRIG-B input adapter” on page 44 and “IRIG-B distribution adapter” on page 47 for
more information.
IRIG-B input adapter

The IRIG-B Input Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0211LF) plugs into a dedicated IRIG-B slot (slot
9) on the D400. 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 to 14 AWG [0.2 to 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 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

Figure 36: IRIG-B Input Adapter
IRIG-B distribution adapter

The IRIG-B Distribution Adapter (GE Item No. 520-0212LF) 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 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.
Terminal blocks accept a range of 24 to 14 AWG [0.2 to 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.
Figure 37: IRIG-B Distribution Adapter
Table 16: IRIG-B Distribution Terminal Block Signal Definitions
Channel Terminal Block Position Function Signal Flow

Channel 1 1 IRIG-B TTL OUT
2 GND -
3 FGND -
5 GND -
7 GND -
8 FGND -
10 GND -
card.
NOTE

Hot standby fiber optic connections

The Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Switches support single-IP redundancy for the D400.
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. 520-0214LF) operates at 820-850 nm and the 100BaseFX switch (GE Item No. 520-
0215LF) operates 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.
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 Hot Standby 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 17: Fiber Optic Connector Signal Definitions
Connector Function
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 “10Base-FL hot standby fiber optic ethernet switch” on page 49 or “100Base-FX hot
standby fiber optic ethernet adapter” on page 50 for more information.
Network connections
The D400 supports a network interface through Ethernet connections to the 4-Port
Twisted-Pair Ethernet Switch or Redundant Twisted-Pair Ethernet + COM2 Port Adapter.
Within the operating system of the D400, the card in slot 11 is assigned to Ethernet
interface eth0 and the card in slot 12 is assigned to Ethernet interface eth1.

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 “4-Port twisted-pair ethernet switch” on page 48 and “Redundant twisted-pair
ethernet + COM2 port adapter” on page 52 for more information.
To connect the D400 Plug network cables into the D400 Ethernet ports.
to network devices Figure 38: D400 Ethernet ports
If the D400 is deployed in the presence of strong RF energy in the 110 MHz to 125 MHz
band, such as airport Instrument Landing System (ILS) localizers or aviation radio
NOTE transmitters, it is recommended that shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cables be used.
Front network port

To access the D400 HMI, a local or portable PC can be directly connected to the network
port located on the front panel of the D400.
The front network port is tied to the network interface card in the NET1 slot (slot 11) (eth0
for configuration purposes in a single Ethernet configuration or eth1 for dual Ethernet
configuration).
To connect a local PC Connect the supplied straight-through Ethernet cable (GE Item No. 977-0209LF) to your
to the D400 computer’s network communications port and to the D400's front Ethernet port. Older
computers without auto MDIX Ethernet capability may require an Ethernet cross-over
cable.
Figure 39: Front network port
If your portable PC contains an older Ethernet chip and you are having difficulty
connecting, try forcing the connection speed to 10 Mbps, full duplex, on your PC.
TIP
The network interface must be configured before the network ports can be used. See “Task
4: Set up the network interface” on page 92 for more information.
NOTE

Table 18: 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 19: Ethernet Crossover Cable (RJ-45) Pin Out
D400 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 20: Ethernet Straight-Through Cable (RJ-45) Pin Out
D400 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−
BI_D3+ 5 5 BI_D4+
BI_D3− 6 6 BI_D4−
BI_D4+ 7 7 BI_D3+
BI_D4− 8 8 BI_D3−
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
interfaces:
• 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. The Redundant TP
Ethernet + COM2 Port Adapter plugs into the NET1 slot (slot 11).
The COM2 Port requires an external modem to provide dial-up functionality.
NOTE See “COM2 port adapter” on page 51 for more information.
To connect a modem Connect a straight-through modem cable (not supplied with the D400) to the modem and
to the COM2 Port the D400 COM2 port. Connect using the settings provided below.
Adapter Modem Settings:
• Baud rate: 38400 bps
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: Disabled
• Stop bit: 1
Figure 40: Modem to COM2 port 2 adapter
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Table 21: COM2 Port DB-9 Connector Signal Definitions
Pin Number DTE

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
7 RTS OUT to DCE
8 CTS IN from DCE
9 Not connected -
Table 22: COM2 Port DB-9 to DB-25 Pin Out
Signal Acronym DB-9 Pin # DB-25 Pin #

TD 2 3
RD 3 2

Signal Acronym DB-9 Pin # DB-25 Pin #

RTS 4 20
CTS 5 7
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DCD 7 4
DTR 8 5
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Local HMI connection

A permanent local workstation can be set up with the D400 to access the D400 Local HMI
(human machine interface). The computer peripherals connect to the USB KVM Adapter
located on the rear panel of the D400. The D400 supports the following peripheral
connections:
• 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 KVM Adapter
Ensure the D400 is powered down before connecting devices to the USB KVM card.
NOTE 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.
You can also connect a USB touchscreen, keyboard, and mouse to the front USB ports.
TIP Figure 41: USB KVM adaptor

The local HMI connection through the USB KVM card supports two simultaneous terminal
sessions
• tty1 is for the HMI session
• tty2 is for the D400 command line interface
The local HMI connection defaults to the HMI session (tty1) when you log in.
To switch the terminal session at the D400#>> command prompt:
• To the command line interface (tty2) at the D400#>> command prompt, press Ctrl-
Alt-F2.
• Back to the HMI session, press Ctrl-Alt-F1.
For information on accessing the D400 command line interface, see the Setting Up a
Terminal Session topic in the D400 online help.
Front maintenance port

The serial communications port on the front panel of the D400 provides a local connection
with the D400 to perform the initial setup of the D400 and to carry out maintenance and
diagnostic procedures. The front maintenance port provides for a direct serial connection
to a PC using a serial null modem cable (GE Item No. 977-0529), which is supplied with the
D400.
See “Start the D400” on page 89 for more information on setting up communications
with the D400.
To connect your Connect the supplied serial null modem cable (GE Item No. 977-0529) to your computer’s
computer to the D400 serial communications port and to the D400's front serial communications port.
Figure 42: Front serial port
Minimal required connection

The minimal cable connection required to establish successful communication between
your PC and the D400 is as follows:
PC Pin # 9-Pin Female D400 Pin # 9-Pin Female (w/o Converter) Signal Acronym
2 3 TXD
3 2 RXD
5 5 GND

D400 connection to DNP3 I/O modules

To configure a D400 to operate with a DNP3 I/O module.
1. Log in to the D400.
Result: The D400 HMI appears.
Refer to the D400 online help for detailed information on the D400 HMI.
2. Create the Device Type:
2.1. Click the Configuration powerbar button.
2.2. Click Client Map.
2.3. Click New to create a new device map file.
Result: The Map File window appears.
2.4. Select DNP and click OK.
2.5. In the left-hand pane, configure the device point settings.
2.6. In the right-hand pane, configure the device polling parameters.
2.7. Click Save.
3. Configure the DNP3 serial port parameters:
3.1. Click Connections.
3.2. Click Add Connection.
Result: The New Connection window appears.
3.3. Select Serial Connection and select DNP Multidrop on the Serial Configuration
Type drop-down list.
3.4. Configure the connection as required. For Map File, select the client map file
you created in Step 2.
3.5. Click Save Configuration.
Refer to Appendix B for DNP3 I/O module installation instructions.
D400 system redundancy

A redundant D400 setup allows a secondary D400 to automatically take over operations
from a paired D400 unit that has failed.
D400 equipment redundancy requires two D400 units and zero, one, or two RS232 switch
panels.
The RS-232 switch panel is optional for Warm and Hot Standby redundancy.
NOTE A pair of LEDs marked CCU A and CCU B indicate which of the D400 units is currently active.
If the hardware or software of the active unit fails, it is automatically switched offline and
serial connections to the field are transferred to the standby unit. A toggle switch on the
RS232 switch panel can be used to switch the D400 devices between active and standby
modes.
Failover sequence
If the active D400 unit fails, the following actions occur:
1. The standby D400 unit detects the failure through the lack of a heartbeat signal on the
ping cable or through a status change on the watchdog cable.

2. The standby D400 unit attempts to pull the RS232 switch panel to assume the active
state.
3. The RS232 switch panel transfers all serial field connections to the standby D400,
which then becomes the active D400.
Required components
To implement a redundant D400 system, you need the following components:
Component Function GE part

number
RS232 Switch Panel Communications switch. 517-0247
Power Supply Power supply to power the RS232 switch panel. 580-0046
Input: 85 – 264 VAC or 90 – 350 VDC.
Watchdog Cable Connects D400 A to the RS232 switch panel. 977-0540
Assembly
Connects D400 B to the RS232 switch panel. 977-0541
Ping Cable Assembly Links both D400 units to facilitate a heartbeat message 977-0146
that determines the status of the active unit.
RS232 Serial Cable Connects the D400 to the RS232 switch panel which is 977-0145
then connected to external field devices.
Power/SysFail Cable Connects the RS232 switch panel to an external power 970-0161
supply and to the D400 SysFail terminal block.
Ground Cable Provides a ground connection for the RS232 switch panel. 970-0182
:
The serial ports on your D400 are galvanically isolated from each other, however, when the
RS232 switch panel is used, the serial common of all ports are tied together.
NOTE
Pins 4 on switch panel connectors J2 through J9 are tied together and to the panel’s power
supply. Any loading from field devices on these pins, loads the RS232 panel power supply
NOTE and should be taken into consideration when sizing power supplies.
The D400 RS232 adapter card that contains the redundancy control port must use the DTE
(default) switch positions. Refer to “Switch SW1/SW2 configuration” on page 38 and “Switch
NOTE SW3/SW4 configuration” on page 39. This card must also be revision 08A or higher (the
revision number is shown on a white label affixed to the top or bottom of the RS232
adapter card). If your card is 07C or below, please contact Technical Support.
To set up a redundant It is recommended that you install and configure one standalone D400 unit to ensure that
system: your configuration is valid and that device communications are operating properly. Once
this is done, proceed with the installation of the redundant system.
1. Mount the D400 units in a rack and connect power and ground. Refer to “Power
connections” on page 82.
2. Mount the RS232 switch panel.
3. Plug the connector of watchdog cable A (GE part number 977-0540) to a serial
connector on the first D400 (CCU A).
4. Plug the connector of watchdog cable B (GE part number 977-0541) to a serial
connector on the second D400 (CCU B). This cable must be connected to the same
serial port number on both units.
5. Connect the bare leads of both watchdog cables to TB1 on the RS232 switch panel
and the DB9 serial connector to either P1 or P9 as shown below.
6. Connect one end of the ping cable to the first D400 and the other end to the second
D400. This ping cable must be connected to the same serial port number on both
units.

7. Use standard RS232 cables (GE part number 977-0145) to connect the D400 serial
communication ports to the serial ports on the RS232 switch panel. P2 through P8 are
connected to the first D400, P10 through P16 are connected to the second D400.
Connections from the switch panel to both D400 units should be made in the same
order. For example, if P2 is connected to port 3 on the first D400, P10 should also be
connected to port 3 on the second D400.
8. Connect field devices to J2 through J8 on the RS232 switch panel.
9. Configure the software. See section: “D400 system redundancy” on page 71.
To set up a redundant In cases where more than 7 serial connection ports are required, a second RS232 panel
system with two can be added to the redundancy setup.
RS232 switch panels: 1. Mount the D400 units in a rack and connect power and ground. See section “Power
connections” on page 82.
2. Mount the two RS232 switch panels.
3. Plug the connector of watchdog cable A (GE part number 977-0540) to a serial
connector on the first D400 (CCU A).
4. Plug the connector of watchdog cable B (GE part number 977-0541) to a serial
connector on the second D400 (CCU B). This cable must be connected to the same
serial port number on both units.
5. Connect the bare leads of both watchdog cables to TB1 on the master RS232 switch
panel as shown below.
6. Connect TB4 pins 1 (SET) and 2 (RESET) on the master RS232 switch panel to TB2 pins 1
and 2 on the slave RS232 switch panel using the cable specified (GE part number 970-
0161) or similar.
7. Remove jumpers Z1 and Z2 from the slave RS232 switch panel.
8. Connect one end of the ping cable to the first D400 and the other end to the second
D400. This ping cable must be connected to the same serial port number on both
units.
9. Use standard RS232 cables (GE part number 977-0145) to connect the D400 serial
communication ports to the serial ports on the RS232 switch panels. P2 through P8
are connected to the first D400, P10 through P16 are connected to the second D400.
Connections from the switch panel to both D400 units should be made in the same
order. For example, if P2 is connected to port 3 on the first D400, P10 should also be
connected to port 3 on the second D400.
10. Connect field devices to J2 through J8 on the first RS232 switch panel and to J1
through J8 on the second panel.
11. Configure the software. See section: “D400 system redundancy” on page 71.
RS232 switch panel

The RS232 switch panel has two sets of indicator LEDS:
• PWR A/PWR B: When lit, power and communications are received from the connected
units. Normally, both LEDs are lit.
• CCU A/CCU B: Normally, one LED is lit, indicating which unit is active.
The active/standby switch on the front of the RS232 switch panel is used to:
• Restore a previously failed unit to active status once it has been repaired.
• Manually force a unit to active status so that routine maintenance can be performed
on the other unit.

To manually operate 1. Pull the active/standby switch straight out to release it from the locked position
the RS232 switch 2. Switch it up to make unit A active or down to make unit B active
panel: The CCU A/CCU B LED indicator indicates which unit has been activated.
Redundancy wiring diagrams

The following diagrams illustrate how to wire the D400 units and RS232 switch panels to
enable system redundancy:
• Redundancy Wiring - Single RS232 Switch Panel
See “Redundancy Wiring - Single RS232 Switch Panel” on page 75.
• Redundancy Wiring - Dual RS232 Switch Panel. The wiring drawing is provided in two
parts: left and right.
– For the left side of the drawing, see “Redundancy Wiring - Dual RS232 Switch
Panel (1 of 2)” on page 76
– For the right side of the drawing, see “Redundancy Wiring - Dual RS232 Switch
Panel (2 of 2)” on page 77
This configuration is used to provide up to 15 serial connections to the redundant
D400 units.
• Redundancy Wiring - Redundant RS232 Switch Panel. The wiring drawing is provided
in two parts: left and right.
– For the left side of the drawing, see “Redundancy Wiring - Redundant RS232
Switch Panel (1 of 2)” on page 78
– For the left side of the drawing, see “Redundancy Wiring - Redundant RS232
Switch Panel (2 of 2)” on page 79
This configuration is used to provide RS232 panel redundancy for up to 7 serial
connections.
When connecting to more than 7 field devices, you must double the number of RS232
switch panels used. When using this configuration, follow the instructions in “To set up a
NOTE redundant system with two RS232 switch panels:” on page 73.
The D400 watchdog (control) port, heartbeat (ping) port, and serial port assignments are
software configurable. Refer to section: “D400 system redundancy” on page 71.
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Chapter 5: Powering Up the D400
Powering Up the D400
This chapter describes the power supplies and how to make power connections.
Power supply options

The D400 supports one or two power supplies that provide 5 V to the D400 main module.
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 “Replacing the power supply” on
page 167.
Figure 48: Power supply module

CHAPTER 5: POWERING UP THE D400
Redundant power supply

The D400 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 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 takes place to the
redundant power source to ensure continuous power to the D400.
Power configurations
The D400 supports the following power configurations:
• Single External AC Power Source
• Single External DC Power Source
• Two External AC Power Sources with optional redundant D400 AC-DC Power Supplies
• Two External DC Power Sources with optional redundant D400 DC-DC Power
Converters
Power input ranges

Table 23: AC-DC Power Supply
Rated voltage range 100 to 240 VAC / 100 to 300 VDC with overvoltage protection 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 24: DC-DC Power Supply

Rated voltage range 20 to 55 VDC with overvoltage protection of 110% to 150%
Rated power 135 W maximum
Inrush current at 25 °C 35 Apeak (< 60 VDC)
Applying AC voltages to a DC-DC power supply may cause irreparable damage.
Power connections
The D400 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.
• Terminal block TB2 provides contact closure outputs for power supply fail and system
fail alarms.

Figure 49: Power supply rear panel
Protective Earth
Terminal
Power Supply
Connections
Power Supply
Alarms
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 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, ensure that the following
external power requirements are met:
• An IEC 61010 qualified primary disconnect device and over current protection not
exceeding 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 (for DC).
• Primary disconnect device must be rated for the proper voltages (AC and/or DC), as
well as inrush currents for the power supplies. See “Power supply options” on page 81
• 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 equipment and
easily accessed by the operator.
• The primary disconnect device shall be marked as the disconnecting device for the
D400 equipment.

To connect the power 1. Remove the terminal block TB1 protective plastic cover.
source to the D400 2. Connect power source as follows:
If your power supply is… then…

AC Connect the AC line connection to the L connection 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 connection 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 the wiring diagrams in Table 25.
Table 25: Power Source Configurations
Power Source Connection Wiring Diagram
Single External AC Connected to SUPPLY1
Power Source and SUPPLY2 input Supply 1 Supply 2
terminals.
L
N
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GND
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Power Source and SUPPLY2 input Supply 1 Supply 2
terminals.
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DC Power Source
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Power Sources to SUPPLY1 terminals. Supply 1 Supply 2
with Optional Second source
Redundant D400 connected to SUPPLY2
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Supply
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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].
It is recommended to terminate 12 AWG green & yellow wire with a Panduit PV10-14R
or equivalent ring terminal.
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4. Verify that Power LEDs on the front panel of the power supplies and the D400 main
module are lit.
5. Replace the terminal block protective plastic cover.
Power supply alarms

The D400 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 provides contact closure outputs for
connection to an external circuit, for example, to connect an external LED indicator or
audible alarm.
The contact closure used for alarm outputs is a solid-state photo-MOS device. Contact
closure 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 front panel Power indicator LED is lit when any one power supply is ON, but does not
indicate that any one power supply has failed.

The back panel contact closure indicator or audible alarm can be wired to operate as
follows:
• Lit when a power failure has occurred
• Lit when power is present
The Power Fail contact closure provides three contacts (terminals 1, 2 and 3) on terminal
block TB2.
Contact closure rated for 0.1 A @ 300 V maximum.
To connect the Power 1. Remove the terminal block protective plastic cover.
Fail contact closure 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 when power is… Wire the lamp between…
Absent Terminals 1 and 2
Present Terminals 2 and 3
screws are 10.8 in-lb [1.22 Nm]. A Phillips (#1) screwdriver tip is recommended.
Figure 50: Power Fail Alarm Connection
Power System
TB2
Fail Fail
Station Battery / Power Source
Light ON Light ON
after failure when operational
System fail alarm

The D400 includes a System Fail contact closure to provide an external indication of
system 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.
Contact closure rated for 0.1 A @ 300 V maximum.
To connect the 1. Remove the terminal block protective plastic cover.

System Fail relay 2. Wire a lamp to terminals 4, 5 and 6 on terminal block TB2 as follows:
To enable the indicator when system is… Wire the lamp between…
Failed Terminals 4 and 5
Functioning properly Terminals 5 and 6
screws are 10.8 in-lb [1.22 Nm].
Figure 51: System Fail Alarm Connection
TB2 Power System

Fail Fail
Station Battery / Power Source
Light ON Light ON
after failure when operational
Powering down the D400

Powering down or shutting down the D400 without using the proper procedure could
result in loss of system log data (SOE log, alarm log, user log, etc.), and could prevent the
D400 from restarting properly. Follow the instructions provided to shut down the D400
safely.
The D400 is like a computer and the system must be shut down properly before removing
the power. For the shut down procedure, see “Shutting down the D400” on page 112.
It may take a couple of minutes for the D400 to fully shut down and for the CPU Ready LED
to go off.
NOTE
Once you have completely shut down the D400, you can safely disconnect the power.


Chapter 6: Setting Up the D400
Setting Up the D400
When you receive your D400, it is configured with default communication settings. To
enable the D400 to communicate over your substation LAN you must change the settings
as required by your network.
Refer to the D400 online help and D400 Software Configuration Guide SWM0066 for
complete information on configuring the D400.
Start the D400

The tasks performed to set up the D400 for operation are:
• “Task 1: Connect to the D400” on page 90
• “Task 2: Create user accounts” on page 91
• “Task 3: Change the root password” on page 91
• “Task 4: Set up the network interface” on page 92
• “Task 5: Create a supervisor password” on page 94
• “Task 6: Set up secure web access” on page 94
• “Task 7: Access the D400 HMI” on page 96
• “Task 8: Test the network connection” on page 96
In the following procedures, the term “enter” indicates that the menu item number is typed
in and then the Enter key is pressed.
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CHAPTER 6: SETTING UP THE D400
Task 1: Connect to the D400

To perform the initial set up of the D400, you need to connect your computer directly to the
D400 through the front serial communications port. The front communications port
provides a local connection and terminal session with the D400 and is used to perform
system administrative and maintenance procedures.
Terminal session The terminal session is enabled through a terminal emulation application; for example, one
of the following:
• Tera Term
• HyperTerminal (provided with Windows® XP)
• HyperACCESS (provided with Windows® 7 Commercial Edition and later)
• PuTTY
A terminal emulator application is required to set up a terminal session with the D400. This
procedure is described using Tera Term, but any terminal emulation program can be used.
Procedure To connect to the D400:

1. Connect the supplied null modem cable (GE Item No. 977-0529) to your computer’s
serial communications port and to the D400's front communications port. See “Front
maintenance port” on page 70 for cabling information.
If your personal computer does not include a serial port and does include an available
USB port, you require a USB/Serial adapter for connection to the null modem cable.
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2. From the Windows start menu, select All Programs > Tera Term folder > Tera Term.
Result: The Tera Term New Connection window appears and the Tera Term VT window
appears.
3. Click the Serial option, and click OK.
Result: The Tera Term New Connection window closes.
4. On the Tera Term VT window, select the Setup menu > Serial port... command
Result: The Tera Term Serial Port Setup window appears.
5. Select the communications settings:
– Port: Select the appropriate communication port (for example COM3) from the
drop-down list.
– Baud rate: 19200
– Data: 8 bit
– Parity: none
– Stop: 1 bit
– Flow control: none
6. Click OK.
Result: The Tera Term Serial Port Setup window closes.
7. On the Tera Term VT window, select the Setup menu > Terminal... command
Result: The Tera Term Terminal Setup window appears.
8. Select the terminal setting:
– Terminal: VT100.
9. Click OK.
Result: The Tera Term Terminal Setup window closes.

10. In the Tera Term VT terminal window, press Enter.

Result: The D400 login: prompt appears.
11. At the D400 login: prompt, type the default username root and press Enter,
12. Type the default password geroot and press Enter.
When you type in the password, it does not appear on the screen.
Result: The D400#>> command prompt appears. You are now online with the D400.
Task 2: Create user accounts

Since you cannot use the root user account to access the D400 remotely, you must create
administrator-level user accounts for this purpose. This must be done for the first time
through the D400 front serial communications port.
Procedure To create a new administrator-level user account:

1. Connect to the front maintenance port. See “Task 4: Set up the network interface” on
page 92.
2. At the D400#>> command prompt, enter d400cfg.
3. Enter 1. Configure Authentication.
4. Enter 6. Administrator Group Users.
5. Complete the on screen prompts as required to create a new administrator-level user.
You may now use this user account to access the D400 remotely through TELNET or
SSH.
By default, the D400 is configured to restrict access to various command line services like
TELNET and SSH to administrator-level users only. You can use the Configure
NOTE Administrator Only Logins setting under Secure Access to change this parameter and
allow both administrator- and supervisor-level access.
Task 3: Change the root password

Procedure To change the root password:
1. At the D400#>> command prompt, type d400cfg and press Enter.
3. Enter 3. Root Administrator Settings.
4. Enter 1. Change Root Password.
5. Follow the instructions to enter a new password for the root user.
Do not share the root user's password and do not forget it; this is crucial information. No
method is available to regenerate this password.

Task 4: Set up the network interface

Prerequisites The following information is required to set up the D400 network interface:
• D400’s assigned IP addresses (Maintenance and
• Subnet Mask
• Gateway address (if applicable)
This set up must be done the first time from the D400’s front serial communications port.
Procedure To configure the network interface:

1. Connect to the front maintenance port. See “Task 1: Connect to the D400” on page 90.
2. At the D400#>> command prompt, enter d400cfg.
Result: The D400 Configuration Utility Menu appears.
Figure 52: D400 Configuration Utility Menu
3. Enter 3. Configure Network Interface.

Result: The Available Network Interfaces menu appears.
In a multiple network interface configuration you are prompted to enter which device
to configure (NET1 or NET2).
NOTE
4. Enter 1. Net1, or enter 2. Net2.
Result: The Network Interface: Net1 or Net2 menu appears.
5. Enter 2. Static IP Address.
Result: You are prompted to enter the D400 IP address.
6. Enter the appropriate Static IP Addresses:
6.1. Enter 1. Configure Maintenance IP Address.
Note: This entry is mandatory.
Result: You are prompted to enter the D400 IP Address.

6.2. Enter 2. Configure Active IP Address (for redundancy).

Note: This entry is mandatory for Redundant systems only if Hot/Warm
Redundancy is configured.
Configuring an Alias IP enables the D400 to be accessed through two different
IP Addresses; that is, primarily through the Maintenance IP Address and
secondarily through the Alias IP Address (optional).
6.3. Enter 3. Configure Alias IP Address (alternate subnet),
7. Enter the IP address of the D400, or just press Enter to accept a previously-set IP
address.
Result: The default IP address appears: 192.168.168.81.
8. Enter the Subnet Mask of the D400, or press Enter to accept a previously-set subnet
mask.
Result: The default Subnet Mask appears: 255.255.255.0.
Result: The Broadcast IP Address appears.
9. Do one of the following:
– Accept the settings by typing y and pressing Enter.
– Not accept the settings by typing n and pressing Enter. Repeat steps 4. to 9. to
make the necessary changes.
10. Configure the Default Gateway settings. From the Available Network Interfaces menu,
select Configure Default Gateway by typing 5 and pressing Enter.
Result: The Default Gateway menu appears.
10.1. Enter 1. Configure Maintenance Default Gateway.
Result: You are prompted to select the Network Interface.
10.2. Enter 2. Configure Active Default Gateway (For Redundancy).
Result: You are prompted to select the Network Interface.
11. Enter 1. Net1, or enter 2. Net2.
12. Enter in the Gateway IP address of the D400.
13. Go back to the D400 Configuration Utility Menu, and enter 19. Reboot D400.
Result: The D400 Reboot Menu appears.
14. Enter Y to confirm that the D400 is to be restarted.
The D400 restarts and is updated with the new network settings.
You can now configure the D400 using the D400 HMI over the network connection.
See Chapter 8, Using the D400. You must create administrator-level user accounts
before you can access the D400 remotely through TELNET or SSH.
You may also have to modify your local network connection on your PC if you want to
plug directly into the D400’s front network port. The PC connecting to the front
NOTE Ethernet port of the D400 must be configured to be on the same network as Net1 (slot
11) and the host ID must be unique to the network.

Task 5: Create a supervisor password

Procedure To create a supervisor password:
1. At the D400#>> command prompt, type d400cfg and press Enter.
3. Enter 4. HMI Supervisor Settings.
4. Enter 1. Change HMI Supervisor Password.
5. Follow the instructions to enter a new password for the root user.
Do not share the supervisor user's password. The Supervisor user's password can be
changed in future if required. This operation can only be performed using root credentials.
Task 6: Set up secure web access

The D400 provides security features to authenticate its identity and to maintain the privacy
of information between the D400 and your computer when communicating over the
Internet. The D400 makes use of digital signatures and secure Web access to ensure this
security.
Secure Web access to the D400 is provided using the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol
over a 128-bit connection. To support the D400's secure Web access features, you need to
obtain and install a security certificate and a private key on the D400.
Prerequisites You need the following items to set up secure Web access for the D400:
• Approved IP address, host name and fully qualified domain name for the D400
• Security certificate and private key
Requesting a Security certificates are issued by independent certification authorities (CAs). Your Web
certificate browser must host the certificate for the CA you choose to use. Refer to your browser's
configuration to find out which certification authorities are supported. Optionally, you can
install a CA's certificate if it doesn't exist in your browser.
To obtain a certificate, you need to create and send a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) to
the CA. At the same time you create the CSR, you also create a private key. The CSR and
the provided certificate and private key are supplied in individual text files, typically named
server.csr, server.crt and server.key respectively.
Obtaining a security Contact a certification authority to request a certificate and to create your private key.
certificate and private When making your CSR request, provide the host name of the D400 (the full name that
key users are to enter in the Web browser to connect to the D400) for the certificate's
“Common Name”, and specify a non-encrypted private key file.
When you receive your certificate and private key, you should create a back up copy and
store it in a secure place other than the D400.
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Installing the certificate and key

Once you have obtained your security certificate and private key, you can install them on
the D400 in two ways:
• Secure Copy - requires a PC with an installed Secure Copy Program (SCP) and a
network connection to the D400
• USB Portable Memory Device - requires local access to the D400
Prerequisites Before installing the certificate and key, check that the files are named as follows and
rename if necessary:
• Certificate is server.crt
• Private key is server.key
Procedures To install using Secure Copy

1. Start the Secure Copy Program.
2. Connect to and log in to the D400 using your network connection.
3. Using the Secure Copy Program, copy the server.crt and server.key files to the
following directory on the D400: /mnt/usr/D400_SysConfig/Certificate
4. Reboot the D400. See “Shutting down the D400” on page 112.
To install from the USB drive

1. Copy the server.crt and server.key files to the root directory of the USB drive.
2. Insert the USB drive into one of the front USB ports on the D400.
3. Start a terminal session and log in to the D400.
4. At the D400#>> command prompt, enter the following commands:
mkdir /mnt/usbdrive
mount -t vfat /dev/sda1 /mnt/usbdrive
cp /mnt/usbdrive/server.crt /mnt/usr/_SysConfig/Certificate
cp /mnt/usbdrive/server.key /mnt/usr/_SysConfig/Certificate
sync
umount /dev/sda1
5. Remove the USB drive.
6. Reboot the D400. See “Shutting down the D400” on page 112.
Since a USB drive could be lost or stolen, it is recommended you remove the private key
and certificate from the USB drive once you are done installing them on the D400.
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Once you have installed and set up your security certificate, your secure Web access with
the D400 is enabled. From this point on, whenever you access the D400 HMI using a Web
browser, the D400 automatically sends you its Web site certificate, and your Web browser
displays a lock icon on the status bar. This indicates that you have a secure connection
with the D400.
If you receive any other security warnings or do not see the secure connection icon in your
Web browser, your computer and network connection may not be safe from outside
NOTE intruders. Check with your IT administrator on how to proceed.

Task 7: Access the D400 HMI

Procedure To access the D400 HMI:
1. Open a Web browser.
2. Enter the IP address (assigned in Task 4) of the D400.
Result: The Log-In screen appears.
3. Enter your user name as supervisor and the newly created password.
4. Click Log In.
Result: The D400 HMI (Human Machine Interface) appears.
Multiple D400 HMI users can be created. Each user can be assigned with different access
levels.
NOTE
Task 8: Test the network connection

Once you have finished setting up the D400's network interface, you may want to test the
connection to ensure that your computer and the D400 are communicating properly. To
test the connection, you can run the ping command at the D400's command line interface.
To use the ping command your computer must be set up in the same subnet mask as the
D400.
For security reasons, the D400 does not reply to ping messages by default. D400 ping reply
behavior can be modified using the d400cfg utility.
NOTE
Procedure To test the network connection using ping

1. Using the front maintenance port, start a Telnet session and log into the D400.
2. At the D400#>> command prompt, enter ping followed by your computer's IP
address.
If you get a reply, then the communication is working between the D400 and your
computer.
If you do not get a reply, check the following items:
– You entered the IP address correctly in the ping command.
– Your computer is set up in the same subnet mask as the D400.
– The network interface setup in the D400 is correct.

Chapter 7: Setting Up the D400 for

Redundancy
Setting Up the D400 for Redundancy
This chapter describes how to:

• “Configure Warm-Standby redundancy” on page 97
• “Configure Hot-Standby redundancy” on page 100
Do not share the root user's password and do not forget it; this is crucial information.
No method is available to regenerate a lost password.
Prerequisites
In order to set up two D400s for redundant operation, the following is required:
• Two D400s running Firmware R5.01 Production Build
• An SSH client: PuTTY.exe (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PuTTY)
• KVM set connected to the D400s
Configure Warm-Standby redundancy

Before configuring the D400s for Warm-Standby redundancy, ensure that the listed
“Prerequisites” on page 97 are on-hand.
The procedure to configure Warm -Standby Redundancy in a D400 R5.01 comprises the
following tasks:
• “Task 1: Warm standby - Configure the D400s for operation” on page 98
• “Task 2: Warm standby - Connect the D400s” on page 98
• “Task 3: Warm standby - Create user accounts” on page 98
• “Task 4: Warm standby - Configure the primary D400 for redundancy” on page 98
• “Task 5: Warm standby - Configure the secondary D400 for redundancy” on page 99
• “Task 6: Warm standby - Verify configuration” on page 100
• “Task 7: Warm standby - Verify redundant D400 operation” on page 100

CHAPTER 7: SETTING UP THE D400 FOR REDUNDANCY
Task 1: Warm standby - Configure the D400s for operation

Set up both D400s for operation. See section: “Start the D400” on page 89.
Task 2: Warm standby - Connect the D400s

To connect the two D400s:
1. Connect to the D400s (D400 A and D400 B) through a secure shell client.
2. Enter the root/admin login credentials.
3. Login to and start the d400cfg local D400 configuration utility. You can also use the
Local HMI available to login to and start d400cfg.
Task 3: Warm standby - Create user accounts

To configure redundancy, both D400s are required to have a user account. Skip this task if
a user account has already been created.
In the following procedures, the term “enter” indicates that the menu item number is typed
in and then the Enter key is pressed.
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To create a user account on each of the D400s:

1. At the D400#>> command prompt, enter d400cfg if you are a root user. Otherwise,
enter sudo d400cfg.
Result: The D400 Configuration Utility Menu appears. See Figure 52 on page 92.
Result: The D400 Configuration Utility Menu - Authentication menu appears.
3. Enter 6. Administrator Group Users.
Result: The D400 Configuration Utility Menu - Admin Group Users menu appears.
4. Enter 2. Add User.
Result: The D400 Configuration Utility Menu - Admin Group Users - Add User in Group
command details appear.
5. Enter the desired user name.
6. Enter the password, conforming to the password security rules.
7. Repeat this task to add a new user in the second D400.
Task 4: Warm standby - Configure the primary D400 for redundancy

To configure a D400 for single LAN Redundancy:
1. Navigate back to the main d400cfg menu.
2. Enter 14. Redundancy.
Result: The D400 Configuration Utility Menu - Redundancy menu appears.
3. Enter 2. Enable/Disable Redundancy.
4. Enter Y to enable Redundancy.
Result: You are prompted for the redundancy type.
5. Enter 1. Warm Standby to configure the D400s in Warm-Standby mode.
6. Enter Y to confirm your selection.
7. Enter 3. Heart Beat Configuration.
Result: The D400 Redundancy Configuration Menu - Heart Beat Configuration
Parameters menu appears.

8. Enter 1. Configure Heart Beat Timeout.

9. Enter a value for the Heart Beat Timeout (in milliseconds) within the suggested range
(100 to 1000 milliseconds).
10. Enter 2. Configure Heart Beat Retries.
11. Enter the number of Heart Beat Retries within the suggested range (1 to 10).
12. Enter 3. Configure Heart Beat Communication Mechanism.
Result: The D400 Redundancy Configuration Menu - Heart Beat Mechanism menu
appears.
13. Enter 1. Serial Only. to select the required Heart Beat Mechanism.
14. Navigate back to the D400 Configuration Utility Menu > Redundancy menu.
15. Enter 6. Configure Time Sync with Standby. (Optional)
Skip this option if both D400s are already in time-sync through other means (for
example, IRIG-B or NTP).
16. Enter 8. Configure D400 A/B Designation. (Applicable if the switch panel is not
configured through the Remote HMI).
Result: The D400 Redundancy Configuration Menu > Redundancy D400 Designation
(A/B) Configuration menu appears.
17. Follow the provided instructions and enter 1. D400_A.
18. Enter 10. Configure Switch Panel Type. (Applicable if switch panel is not configured
through the Remote HMI)
Skip this step if the Switch Panel serial connection is not configured. Otherwise, go
through the instructions provided and make your selection.
19. Navigate back to the main menu.
20. Enter 19. Reboot D400 and wait for a minute.
Result: This command:
– Restarts all the applications and runs them in Warm-Standby mode.
– Starts the ACTIVE D400 in Warm Standby Mode.
After the first D400 is configured, it enters into the Active mode.
21. Login to the peer D400 and execute d400cfg.
22. Repeat the steps of Task 4 to configure the peer D400.
Task 5: Warm standby - Configure the secondary D400 for

redundancy
To configure the secondary D400:
3. Enter 8. D400 A/B Designation.
Result: The D400 Redundancy Configuration Menu - Redundancy D400 Designation
4. Enter 2. D400_B. (Applicable if switch panel is not configured in Remote HMI).
5. Enter the remaining configuration settings to be identical to the primary D400. See
“Task 4: Warm standby - Configure the primary D400 for redundancy” on page 98.


Result: All of the D400 applications are restarted and run in Warm-Standby mode.
This D400 (D400_B) communicates to the peer D400 (D400_A) and declares itself to be the
Standby D400 since the peer D400 is already in Active mode.
Task 6: Warm standby - Verify configuration

To verify that the configuration is correct:
1. At the D400#>> command prompt of the primary D400, enter d400cfg.
3. Enter 1. Current Configuration.
4. Repeat the steps of this task for the secondary D400.
5. Compare the primary and secondary configurations.
Task 7: Warm standby - Verify redundant D400 operation

To verify that the D400s are operating as redundant devices:
1. Login to D400 remote-HMI and enter credentials.
2. Click Point Summary button.
3. Click the Application tab.
4. Click Redundancy Manager Details.
6. Compare the configurations.
7. Confirm that the State of peer D400 pseudo point is Standby.
Configure Hot-Standby redundancy

Before configuring the D400s for Warm-Standby redundancy, ensure that the listed
“Prerequisites” on page 97 are on-hand.
The procedure to configure Warm -Standby Redundancy in a D400 R5.01 comprises the
following tasks:
• “Task 1: Hot standby - Configure the D400s for operation” on page 100
• “Task 2: Hot standby - Connect the D400s” on page 101
• “Task 3: Hot standby - Create user accounts” on page 101
• “Task 4: Hot standby - Configure the primary D400 for redundancy” on page 101
• “Task 5: Hot standby - Configure the secondary D400 for redundancy” on page 102
• “Task 6: Hot standby - Verify configuration” on page 103
• “Task 7: Hot standby - Verify redundant D400 operation” on page 103
Task 1: Hot standby - Configure the D400s for operation

Set up both D400s for operation. Refer to section: “Start the D400” on page 89.

Task 2: Hot standby - Connect the D400s

To connect the two D400s:
1. Connect to the D400s (D400 A and D400 B) through a secure shell client.
2. Enter the root/admin login credentials.
3. Login to and start the d400cfg local D400 configuration utility. You can also use the
Local HMI available to login to and start d400cfg.
Task 3: Hot standby - Create user accounts

Creation of user accounts follows the same procedure whether it is for hot standby or
warm standby redundancy. See the procedure for “Task 3: Warm standby - Create user
accounts” on page 98.
Task 4: Hot standby - Configure the primary D400 for redundancy

To configure a D400 for single LAN Redundancy:
3. Enter 2. Enable/Disable Redundancy.
4. Enter Y to enable Redundancy.
Result: You are prompted for the redundancy type.
5. Enter 2. Hot Standby to configure the D400s in Hot-Standby mode.
6. Enter Y to confirm your selection.
7. Enter 3. Heart Beat Configuration.
Result: The D400 Redundancy Configuration Menu - Heart Beat Configuration
Parameters menu appears.
8. Enter 1. Configure Heart Beat Timeout.
9. Enter a value for the Heart Beat Timeout (in milliseconds) within the suggested range
(100 to 1000 milliseconds).
10. Enter 2. Configure Heart Beat Retries.
11. Enter the number of Heart Beat Retries within the suggested range (1 to 10).
12. Enter 3. Configure Heart Beat Communication Mechanism.
Result: The D400 Redundancy Configuration Menu - Heart Beat Mechanism menu
appears.
13. Enter 1. Single LAN (the default value).
14. Navigate back to the Redundancy menu.
15. Enter 4. Configure IP Address of PEER D400.
16. Enter 1. Configure/Update Peer IP Address.
17. Enter the new Primary address of the peer D400.
18. If a secondary IP for the peer D400 is available, enter the new secondary address.
19. Confirm the primary and secondary IP address changes by entering Y.
20. Enter 5. UserName of PEER D400.
21. Enter the user name defined by you earlier in the peer D400.

22. Enter 6. Configure Time Sync with Standby. (Optional)

Skip this option if both D400s are already in time-sync through other means (for
example, IRIG-B or NTP).
23. Enter 7. Configure Enable/Disable DTAs in Standby.
Result: The D400 Redundancy Configuration Menu - Enable/Disable DTAs on Standby
menu appears.
If the “Enable/Disable DTAs in Standby” parameter is set to Enabled, the LogicLinx,
Calculator and Enhanced Automation DTAs run normally on the standby D400. If this
parameter is set to Disabled, these applications suspend processing on the standby
D400 and resume normal operations when the D400 state becomes active.
Skip this option if DTA applications (that is, automation applications such as LogicLinx,
Calculator, Enhanced Automation) on the Standby D400 are to run (default option).
24. Enter 8. Configure D400 A/B Designation.
25. Follow the provided instructions and enter 1. D400_A.
26. Enter 9. Setup Public Key Authentication with Peer D400.
26.1. Enter Y to copy the public key of this D400 to peer the D400.
26.2. Enter the password of the user defined in the peer D400. This option exchanges
the public and private keys.
27. Enter 10. Configure Switch Panel Type.
Skip this step if the Switch Panel serial connection is not configured. Otherwise, go
through the instructions provided and make your selection.
28. Enter 11. Enable/Disable Non-Sync mode.
29. Default option: The D400 in Hot-Standby mode runs with Non-Sync Mode Enabled.
You can disable this mode.
30. Enter either:
– Y to disable Non-Sync Mode.
– N to continue operation with the default option (Non-Sync mode enabled).
31. Navigate back to the main menu.
33. Result: This:
– Restarts all of the applications and runs them in Hot-Standby mode.
– Starts the ACTIVE D400 in Hot Standby Mode.
Result: After the first D400 is configured, it enters into the Active mode.
34. Login to the peer D400 and execute d400cfg.
35. Repeat the steps of Task 4 to configure the peer D400.
Task 5: Hot standby - Configure the secondary D400 for redundancy

To configure the secondary D400:

3. Enter 4. Peer IP Address (IP of Active D400).

Result: The D400 Redundancy Configuration Menu - Peer IP Configuration menu
appears.
4. Specify the Peer IP address.
5. Enter 8. D400 A/B Designation.
6. Enter 2. D400_B.
7. Enter the remainder of the configuration settings identical to the primary D400. See
“Task 4: Hot standby - Configure the primary D400 for redundancy” on page 101.
Result: All of the D400 applications are restarted and run in Hot-Standby mode.
This D400 (D400_B) communicates to the peer D400 (D400_A) and declares itself to be the
Standby D400 since the peer D400 is already in Active mode.
Task 6: Hot standby - Verify configuration

To verify that the configuration is correct:
1. At the D400#>> command prompt of the primary D400, enter d400cfg.
3. Enter 1. Current Configuration.
5. Compare the primary and secondary configurations.
Task 7: Hot standby - Verify redundant D400 operation

To verify that the D400s are operating as redundant devices:
1. Login to D400 remote-HMI and enter credentials.
2. Click Point Summary button.
3. Click the Application tab.
4. Click Redundancy Manager Details.
6. If the State of peer D400 point is Non Sync, then synchronize the configuration by
entering the DirectOperate -> PulseOn command on the SyncConfig point.
7. Compare the configurations.
8. Confirm that the State of peer D400 pseudo point is Standby.


Chapter 8: Using the D400
Using the D400
This chapter describes the user interfaces available with the D400. The:
• Front panel LEDs allow you to view the operational status of the D400.
• D400 HMI allows you to view and configure the operational status of the D400.
• System Utilities allow you to manage the D400 system setup.
Front panel LEDs

Once the D400 is powered up, the LED indicators on the front panel of the D400 become
active. The indicators provide status information on the operation of the D400.
Figure 53: D400 Front LEDs

CHAPTER 8: USING THE D400
System status LEDs

The System Status LEDs indicate the unit’s operational status:
LED Display Status Description

Power is correctly supplied to the unit (+5 V present on the D400 Main
Board).
Initialization (boot-up and self-diagnostics) of the D400 is complete and the

unit is ready to process data.
IRIG-B signal is being correctly processed. This LED flashes at a 2 Hz rate.
Link integrity for the Ethernet Switch in NET1 and NET2 slots. See note below.
Transmission activity for the Ethernet Switch in NET1 and NET2 slots. See
note below.
The NET2 ACT/LINK LEDs on the front panel may not be properly driven on the D400 Main
Module with FPGA revision V1.4 and earlier when using the Redundant TP Ethernet + COM2
NOTE Port card (GE Item No. 520-0218LF). To check the FPGA revision, enter dmesg -s 16392 |
grep -i FPGA at the D400#>> command prompt and search for FPGA in the output.
Serial port status LEDs

The Serial Port Status LEDs provide a visual indication of the status for each serial
communication port. For a given serial communication port:
LED Display Status Description

TXD Serial transmission activity on the serial port
RXD Serial reception activity on the serial port
If a pair of LEDs is not lit, it does not indicate a problem, only that the connected device is
not active at that moment.
NOTE
If a serial communication card slot is empty, (that is, no card is installed) the serial Receive
(RXD) LED may be lit.
NOTE

Substation HMI
The D400 includes a built-in HMI (human machine interface). The HMI is your window into
the D400. Through the HMI you can monitor the status of your substation network, view
data, execute control commands, configure devices and SCADA masters, and change the
system set-up.
The HMI includes the following components:
• Runtime HMI to view and control the operation of the power network. An optional One
Line Viewer is available for viewing one-line diagrams. Power bar buttons give access
to D400 display screens and utilities.
• Configuration tool to manage configuration settings directly on the D400. Includes
One Line Designer for creating/editing one-line diagrams. Accessed from the
Configuration Power bar button.
• Command line interface to configure platform level components. Accessed from the
Utilities Power bar button.
The D400, depending on how it is configured, is protected by a secure HTTPS or standard
HTTP access that requires a user name and password. Your HMI user access level
determines which D400 HMI features you have access to and what your privileges are in
the run-time and configuration tools.
For more information on the D400 HMI, refer to the online Help once you have logged in.
The D400, when equipped with a 1.0 GHz or 1.6 GHz CPU, also includes a Local HMI that
offers all the features of the D400 HMI through a local connection. A feature-reduced
version of the Local HMI is available for D400 units containing a 650 MHz CPU.
D400 HMI
You can use a network connection and your computer's Web browser to access the D400
HMI.
The D400 HMI Login screen may not appear correctly if you are using Internet Explorer 8
with the Security level set to High. To see the entire Login screen, set the Security level to
TIP Medium: go to Tools > Internet Options > Security > Local Intranet > Custom Level >
Reset to.
The D400 supports a network connection over the LAN or through a connection to the
D400’s front network port. For network connection setup information, see “Network
connections” on page 65”.
The D400 HMI is based on the web-based programming language Java. The Web browser
must be equipped with a plug-in that supports Java. The D400 is designed to operate with
version 6.0 (or later) of the Internet Explorer®. You must have JRE Version 6.0 or 7.0 installed
and enabled on your PC to operate the D400 HMI. When you log into the D400, the D400
automatically detects if your Web browser has the JRE installed. If not, the JVM Detection
window gives choices for installing the JRE.
To access the D400 1. Open your Web browser and enter the URL (in the form of http://aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd) of
HMI over a network the D400. The Log In screen displays. The default IP address is http://192.168.168.81.
connection 2. Type your HMI Supervisor user name and password. The default user name is
supervisor and the default password is super123$.
3. Click Log In.
Result: If your login is successful, the D400 Home page appears.

Local HMI
The access to the Local HMI is through a keyboard, monitor, and mouse connected to the
USB KVM card on the rear panel of the D400. For KVM setup information, see “Local HMI
connection” on page 69.
The D400’s Local HMI is presented within an X Windows environment running on the Linux
operating system. It provides limited functionality from the standard HMI. You cannot
configure the D400 through the Local HMI.
To access the Local 1. If not already on, turn on the video display monitor.
HMI from a local If you just powered up the D400, wait for the start up messages to complete and the
substation computer D400 login: prompt to appear.
2. At the D400 login: prompt, enter your D400 administrator user name (default is
root) and your administrator password (default is geroot). Leave the IP address at
127.0.0.1.
3. Click Connect. X Windows starts and the Local HMI main screen displays.
X Windows functions The Local HMI is an application with a title bar. Once the user has logged in the application
window may be minimized, moved, or closed through the controls on the right hand side of
the title bar. An application toolbar displays across the bottom of the screen. Click the
D400 button on the toolbar and select an option from the shortcut menu.
The following functions are available:
• Operator Interface – opens an additional HMI session
• X Terminal – displays the D400#>> command prompt in a pop-up window from which
you can run the D400 system utilities
• Quit – closes the HMI session and X Windows and returns you to the D400#>>
command prompt. To restart windows, enter startx.
• Restart – restarts the windows manager without ending the HMI session.

Log out The local HMI does not have a session timeout. So you must log out of the HMI and the
D400 command line interface to fully exit and secure the system.
To log out from the 1. Click X on the title bar.

local HMI 2. At the D400#>> command prompt, type logout and press Enter.
Result: The D400 login: prompt appears.
The monitor is set to go into standby mode when not used for a few minutes. Touch the
keyboard or mouse to wake it up.
TIP
If the keyboard stops responding during use, simply unplug and re-connect the keyboard
cable.
System utilities
The D400 includes on-board utilities for managing the D400 system setup, such as
network settings, passwords, system time, and advanced configuration and diagnostic
tools. The System Utilities are accessed at the command line interface using a terminal
session.
You can access the command line interface in a few ways:
• Local terminal session through the front maintenance port
• Local substation computer connected to the KVM adapter
• Telnet/SSH terminal session through a network connection
For more information see section: “System utilities” on page 109.
From the front maintenance port

To access the D400 utilities through the front maintenance port
• See “Start the D400” on page 89.
From the local substation computer

To access the D400 utilities through the local substation computer
• See “To access the Local HMI from a local substation computer” on page 108.
Over a network connection

Once you have completed the initial network interface setup, you can initiate a Telnet/SSH
session through one of the D400 network connections to access the System utilities. You
need terminal emulation software (e.g., Tera Term) that supports the Telnet and SSH
protocols.
You cannot use the root user account to access your D400 remotely. You must use an
Administrator-level user account (or a Supervisor-level user account, if so configured). See
“Start the D400” on page 89 for more information.
You can also initiate a Telnet/SSH session by clicking the Utilities button on the Power bar
in the D400 HMI.
When accessing the D400 with an Administrator-level user account, you may not have
sufficient security privileges to execute the all commands listed in the user documentation.
TIP If this occurs, type “sudo” before of each command.

To access the D400 1. From the Windows Start menu, select Run.
utilities through a 2. In the Run dialog box, enter telnet <your D400's IP Address> and click OK.
Telnet session in
Windows
The command prompt window displays.

3. Log in to the D400.
To access the D400 1. Open the terminal emulator program.

utilities through a SSH 2. Enter the D400’s IP address and use SSH port number 22.
session 3. Log in to the D400.
File transfer
The D400 contains two CompactFlash cards on the main board to store software and data:
• System CompactFlash card stores system firmware
• User CompactFlash card is accessible from the front panel and stores system data
such as event logs
To copy files from the CompactFlash cards you can use an ftp session through the D400’s
command line interface or a portable memory device connected to the D400’s front USB
port.
To copy files using ftp: 1. Connect and log in to the D400 using a terminal session.
2. At the D400#>> command prompt, type ftp.
3. Enter one of the following commands to go to the file directories:
– cd /mnt/hmiSystem directory where firmware is located
– cd /home/ConfigureConfiguration directory where configuration files are
located
USB portable memory device

The D400 accepts a USB portable memory device from the front USB port. The USB port
does not currently auto detect the memory device so you need to manually mount it.
To connect a USB 1. Insert the USB drive in the top front USB port.
portable memory 2. Connect and log in to the D400 using terminal session.
device: 3. At the D400#>> command prompt, enter mkdir /mnt/frontusb1.
4. Enter mount –t vfat /dev/sda1 /mnt/frontusb1 –o shortname=win95.

System status points

You can obtain status information about your D400 through several system points. These
points can be viewed through the Application tab on the Point Summary window.
Table 26: D400 System Status Points
Name Data Type Description
Power Supply 1 Good Digital Input Value is 1 when a failure has occurred or the power
supply is not installed. Because this point remains
Power Supply 2 Good Digital Input online even when the power supply is not installed, you
can force the point for the missing supply to the offline
state or you can apply a tag indicating that the unit is
not installed.
IRIG-B Enabled Digital Input Value is 1 when enabled
IRIG-B Watchdog Expired Digital Input Value is 1 when expired
Front Port Link Good Digital Input Value is 1 when true
NET1 Port 1 Link Good Digital Input Note that “Active” is not the same as “Activity”. It is used
NET1 Port 1 Active Digital Input in the same sense as Active and Standby for redundant
Ethernet configurations. The point does not flicker on
NET1 Port 2 Link Good Digital Input and off in the same way that the activity LED does for
NET1 Port 2 Active Digital Input an Ethernet port.
NET1 Port 3 Link Good Digital Input The actual number of ports available depend on the
configured options of the D400 unit. Points associated
NET1 Port 3 Active Digital Input with unavailable ports are made offline and invalid.
NET1 Port 4 Link Good Digital Input
NET1 Port 4 Active Digital Input
System PLD Revision Analog Input A string that describes the revision or ID number of the
specified component.
Main Board ID Analog Input
Mid-Plane ID Analog Input
NET1 Card ID Analog Input
NET2 Card ID Analog Input
USB KVM Card ID Analog Input
FPGA Version 1.10 or above is required to provide system status points for the power
supplies and 100BASE-FX card. In previous FPGA versions, these points appear as offline
NOTE regardless of their actual status. If your FPGA version is 1.09 or less, please contact Product
Support.

Shutting down the D400

Powering down or shutting down the D400 without using the proper procedure could
result in loss of system log data (SOE log, alarm log, user log, etc.), and could prevent the
D400 from restarting properly. Follow the instructions provided to shut down the D400
safely.
Like a computer, you should shut down the D400 before removing power or to perform a
complete system reboot. Shutting down the D400 ensures that all applications are
properly terminated, settings are saved, and the CPU is safely turned off. It also helps for a
smoother restart.
The shut down command is run at the D400's command line interface and can be
performed locally or remotely using a terminal session. You have the option to completely
halt operation of the D400 or to stop and then restart it.
To shut down the 1. Log in to the D400 system. See “System utilities” on page 109.
D400 before powering 2. At the D400#>> command prompt, type shutdown -h now and press Enter.
down The D400 shuts down. If you are performing the shut down locally, you can verify that
the CPU Ready LED on the D400 front panel turns off and the System Fail power
supply alarm is set (if wired). You can now safely disconnect the power.
It may take a couple of minutes for the D400 to fully shut down and for the CPU Ready
LED to go off.
NOTE
To reboot the D400 1. Log in to the D400 system. See “System utilities” on page 109.
2. At the D400#>> command prompt, type shutdown -r now and press Enter.
The D400 software shuts down and then restarts automatically. Once the restart is
complete, you can log back into the D400.

Chapter 9: About the D400

Applications
About the D400 Applications
The D400 is a SCADA gateway device that encompasses the functionality of several typical
substation devices in one. It can carry out a variety of functions, including:
• Data concentration - collect data from intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) installed in
the substation
• Data presentation - present collected data to a Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) system
• Digital Event Manager - monitor devices for alarm conditions and issue alarms to the
operator for action
• Substation HMI - visually present the substation in one-line diagrams and display
communications data to a system operator to monitor, control and operate the
substation locally, or remotely over a network
• Terminal server - provide transparent access (also known as pass-through) to
connected devices using vendor-supplied PC programs
How the D400 works

Figure 54 provides an functional overview of the D400, showing the input and output
through the HMI.
The primary function of the D400 is to concentrate substation data by polling and
receiving information from connected IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices). Each device
communicates data to the D400 through a serial or Ethernet network connection using a
selected protocol. The D400 retrieves point information from and sends control requests to
each communicating device.
The D400 can manipulate the data from devices to produce additional local/pseudo data
points. The real data collected from devices and the calculated data are stored in a
database in the D400 and are available to pass on to SCADA master stations and/or HMI
(Human-Machine Interface) applications.
The D400 is able to accomplish these tasks through the use of embedded software
applications. You configure these software applications to set up the D400 to operate as
your system requires.

CHAPTER 9: ABOUT THE D400 APPLICATIONS
Figure 54: D400 HMI overview
Newly generated active alarms,

active alarm resets and alarm
archive indications
Digital Event
Alarm Acknowledgement Manager
Configuration Information, Point

Mappings and One Line drawing, Home
Page Configuration, Email Configuration Login Request with
Configuration and Point Group details credentials
Telnet Server
Files
Login Request with

credentials SSH Server
RTDB Point data, Digital Control Status, I/O Traffic

Tagging/ Inhibit Status, Force D400 Repository
Value Status, Statistics HMI
System Logs (HMI Event Log)
Operator Notes and SOEs / PRFs,

Historical Alarm data and initial set
of Active Alarms
System Logs (System Event
mSQL Log, Diagnostic Log, Command
Log, HMI Event Log)
rSysLog
Firmware and
application
File version list
System Login Status, Login Credentials Authorization
Authorization Request with Session Ticket
Response with Logout Request with Session
Session Ticket Ticket
Access Manager
Types of applications
The D400 makes use of three types of embedded software applications to collect, present
and manipulate data. These are called client, server and automation applications
respectively. The input and output data of these applications is stored in a real-time
database, commonly referred to as the System Point Database.
Client application
This type of application typically interfaces with a substation device over a
communications channel, and collects data points from it. The client application writes
input point values to the real-time database and may process control requests. Known
previously within GE embedded devices as a Data Collection Application (DCA).

Server application
This type of application typically allows the D400 to communicate with a master station or
host computer over a communications channel. The server application reads input point
values from the real-time database and sends control requests to it. Known previously
within GE embedded devices as a Data Presentation Application (DPA).
Automation application
This type of application manipulates data within the real-time database. The automation
application has the ability to examine the status and values of input points in the real-time
database and accept control requests from server applications or other automation
applications. The automation application is able to process this data and then update the
values of the input points owned by the automation application or output points belonging
to another application. Known previously within GE embedded devices as a Data
Translation Application (DTA).
System point database

Information collected by the D400 is stored in a central database on the D400 called the
System Point Database. The database is a SQL Server database and includes all types of
system information, including communication statistics, present values, peak values and
event records. The real-time database is dynamically updated for all the D400 system
inputs/outputs as substation events take place and information is exchanged between
applications.
Figure 2 illustrates a simplified relationship between the three application types and the
system point database within the D400.
Figure 55: Data applications within the D400
Server Client
Master
Application Application Device(s)
Station
(DPA) (DCA)
System Point
Database
Automation
Application
(DTA)

D400 applications
This section lists the configurable applications that may be available for your D400. The
applications available to you depend on your D400 firmware version and configuration.
You set up and run the applications using a variety of tools and utilities that are provided
with the D400.
Applications available with D400 redundant operation

Table 27 lists the D400 applications that are available with the:
• Warm Standby redundancy mode
• Hot Standby redundancy mode.
Not all protocols are supported in the Hot Standby Redundancy mode.
Carefully review product documentation and configure Redundancy accordingly.
Table 27: Redundant D400 operation - available applications
Application Name Redundancy Mode License

required
Warm Standby Hot Standby
Client Application (DCA)
DNP3  
Generic ASCII  Not Available
IEC® 60870-5-101+104  Not Available
IEC 60870-5-103  Not Available
IEC 61850   Yes
Hydran®  Not Available
SEL Binary  Not Available
MODBUS®  
D.20 Network Client  
SNMP  Not Available
Server Application (DPA)
IEC 60870-5-101+104  Not Available
DNP3  
MODBUS®  Not Available
Automation Application (DTA)
Alarm  
Calculator  
Data Logger  Not Available
System Point Manager  
LogicLinx®   Yes
ARRM (Automated Record Retrieval Manager)  Not Available Yes
Load Shed and Curtailment  Not Available
Analog Reports  Not Available
Tools/Utilities
Runtime HMI  
Online Configuration Tool  
Offline Configuration Tool  

Application Name Redundancy Mode License

required
Warm Standby Hot Standby
System Utilities  
System Point Database  
HMI Access Manager  
User Management  
One-Line Designer & Viewer   Yes
IEC 61850 Loader   Yes
Secure Enterprise Connectivity  
About the DNP3 software

The DNP3 (Distributed Network Protocol) software in the D400 is layered to be consistent
with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Enhanced Protocol Architecture
(EPA); see Figure 56.
The protocol software comprises a Physical Layer, Data Link Layer and Application Layer.
Both the DNP3 client and server applications implement the Application Layer and Data
Link Layer and support the serial Physical Layers. The Ethernet layer is implemented using
separate software, the DNP3 Transport Layer application.
Figure 56: EPA Layers for the DNP3 software
D400 System Point Database
Application Layer DNP3 client and server
Data Link Layer DNP3 client and server
Physical Layer DNP3 Transport applications (client and server)


Chapter 10: Introducing the D400

Configuration
Introducing the D400 Configuration
To get the D400 up and running in your substation automation system, you need to
configure it for device communications, SCADA master communications, and substation
monitoring and control functions. In particular, you may want to customize the following
aspects of the D400:
• Communication connections
• Device data collection
• Master Station data presentation
• Alarm annunciation
• Data calculation
• Data logging
• Operational (one-line) diagrams (optional)
• User management
• HMI preferences
• E-mail notification
The D400 includes a variety of tools to help you set up the D400 to operate in your
substation automation system, including:
• D400 Online Configuration Tool
• One-Line Designer
• IEC 61850 Loader and LogicLinx (optional)
• D400 System Utilities
This chapter provides an overview of each tool and the basic steps to configuring the
D400.

CHAPTER 10: INTRODUCING THE D400 CONFIGURATION
D400 online configuration tool

The D400 Online Configuration Tool is used to create, edit and update the software
configuration of the D400 while it is in operation. The Online Configuration Tool is a
component of the D400 HMI.
Figure 57: D400 configuration tool interface
HMI
Power Bar
Invoke
Configuration Tool
Configuration Configuration Data

Tool GUI
Configuration Files
Configuration Data
You use the D400 Online Configuration Tool to:

• Set up D400 communications to devices and masters (serial or network connections)
• Select and/or create point maps (for devices and masters)
• Configure alarms
• Create custom data calculations
• Set system preferences
• Manage user accounts
• Create one-line diagrams
Although you are configuring the D400 while it is online, your configuration changes do
not take effect until you “commit” the changes. Once a configuration is committed, it is
validated and copied to the system disk and the D400 applications are restarted.
One-Line designer
The One-Line Designer is a specialized drawing tool for creating substation one-line
diagrams and forms, such as a Digital Event Manager panel. The One-Line Designer is
accessed from within the D400 Online Configuration Tool.
To start the online configuration tool:
• Log into the D400 HMI and click the Configuration button on the Power bar.
You must have Supervisor privileges to access the configuration tool. Only one Supervisor
user at a time can be logged in to perform configuration functions.
This manual provides detailed information on the configurable settings in the D400, and
how to configure the D400 to work with different aspects of the substation system.
For more information about using the D400 Online Configuration Tool, functions and
screens refer to the D400 online Help.

IEC 61850 Loader (optional)

The IEC 61850 Loader (referred to as the Loader) is a PC-based software program that is
specifically designed to configure the D400 to communicate to IEC 61850 compliant
server devices using the D400's IEC 61850 client application. The Loader makes use of the
self-description capabilities of the IEC 61850 protocol and device information files
provided by most devices to simplify and speed up configuration of the IEC 61850 client
application.
The IEC 61850 Loader within D400 Utilities / SGConfig is then used to configure and upload
the IEC 61850 client application to the D400.
If D400 Utilities v3.0 is used, then you must import the schema package into D400 Utilities
v3.0 before you can use the IEC 61850 Loader to create configurations for a D400 with
v3.20 firmware:
1. Retrieve the D400 Utilities v3.0 D400 schema package for the D400 V3.20 firmware
from the Technical Support web site and save it to a local drive or network share.
2. Run D400 Utilities.
3. Click on the Application Menu or Home button and select the Import Package option.
4. When prompted, browse to the location where you saved the schema package in the
first step and select it.
Result: A confirmation message is displayed, indicating that the schema package has
been successfully imported.
After following these steps, you have the option to select firmware version 3.10 when
creating new devices in D400 Utilities v3.0.
For more information on using the IEC 61850 Loader, see the Loader online Help.
LogicLinx (optional)
LogicLinx is a tool that enables you to create automation applications that have
traditionally been too costly or difficult to implement - all without hard-wiring. Using any or
all of the IEC 61131-3 programming languages, you can create automation routines that
run on your D400.
LogicLinx automation routines are created using the LogicLinx editor. The LogicLinx Wizard
within D400 Utilities / SGConfig is then used to configure and upload the LogicLinx
application to your D400.
If D400 Utilities v3.0 is used, then you must import the schema package into D400 Utilities
v3.0 before you can use LogicLinx to create automation routines for a D400 with v3.20
firmware
1. Retrieve the LogicLinx D400 schema package for the D400 V3.20 firmware from the
Technical Support web site and save it to a local drive or network share.
2. Run D400 Utilities.
3. Click on the Application Menu or Home button and select the Import Package option.
4. When prompted, browse to the location where you saved the schema package in the
first step and select it.
Result: A confirmation message is displayed, indicating that the schema package has
been successfully imported
For more information on using LogicLinx, refer to the LogicLinx on D400 Quick Start Guide
(SWM0069).

D400 system redundancy

The D400 redundancy solution uses two D400s connected through serial and/or network
links - one in active mode and one in standby mode. If the active unit fails, the standby unit
becomes active and takes over system operation.
Three redundancy modes are available:
• Warm Standby redundancy.
Two D400 units are connected using a RS-232 switch panel and a single dedicated
serial link. Data synchronization is minimal, restricted to field Accumulator points,
local command quality, and configurations. See the D400 online help Data
Synchronization book > Warm Standby topic.
• Hot Standby redundancy.
Two D400 units are connected using network and optional primary and backup serial
links. In Hot standby redundancy, two D400 units are kept in constant synchronization
with respect to their real time databases. Connection to an RS-232 switch panel is
optional.
• No redundancy (Default)
D400 system (Warm and Hot Standby) redundancy is configured and enabled through
several software applications that run on each redundant D400 unit. Hardware
configuration` is required; refer to the D400 online help D400 Redundancy Manager
book.
D400 system utilities

Configuration information related to the D400 system is changed using utility programs
that are installed on the D400 platform. You can access these system utilities directly at the
D400#>> command prompt through the local maintenance port or remotely through the
Utilities Power bar button in the D400 HMI.
The D400 system utilities are typically used during the initial setup of the D400 and for
changing the basic configuration of the system, including the network connections,
system date and time, and administrator passwords.
For more information on using the D400 System Utilities, see the Miscellaneous Utilities
book in the D400 online Help.

Configuration steps
The typical sequence of steps to configure the D400 to operate in a substation automation
system is as follows:
1. Set up network and system settings using the D400 System Utilities.
2. Create and/or edit Client (device) maps using the configuration tool.
3. Set up device (serial and network) connections, including protocol-specific settings.
4. Program Automation applications.
5. Create Server maps.
6. Set up master station connections, including protocol-specific settings.
7. Create substation one-line diagrams using the One-Line Designer.
8. Save the configuration file.
9.Run the configuration file on the D400 by committing the changes.
Configuration file format

Configuration information for an individual D400 is stored as a set of configuration files.
The configuration files are labeled with the D400 device name and saved to the User
CompactFlash disk on the D400 main board.
The configuration files contain the following information:
• Device and master point maps
• Application settings
• HMI settings
Configuration information for each application, is also contained in the configuration files,
including the application version, configuration settings, default settings and saved user
settings.
System configuration information that is modified using the system utilities is stored in
separate system configuration files stored on the D400. The system configuration files are
updated each time changes are made.
Configuration management
While you are creating and editing the D400 configuration using the D400 configuration
tool, your settings are saved in a temporary file and location. When you are ready to run
the new configuration in the D400, you “commit” the changes. The configuration tool
validates your changes and reports any errors. Once a configuration is validated and
committed, the previous configuration file is archived, the new file is copied to the system
disk and the D400 applications are restarted.
The D400 online Help describes how to configure the D400 for various substation
applications.

Timestamps and time zones on your D400

All timestamps on the D400 are stored in UTC (coordinated universal time). Table 28
explains how time zones are handled by various components of the D400 and how this
behavior can be configured.
Table 28: Time configuration
Component Time zone handling Configuration Method

D400 system clock For all of the time zone features Configured using the d400cfg utility. >
described in this document to “Set System Clock” on page 146
work properly, the D400
hardware clock must be set to
UTC using the appropriate
D400 BIOS setting.
Device and master station Can be set to local time or UTC, Refer to the user documentation
internal clocks as desired. provided with the device or master
station. If the device’s clock is offset
from UTC, the same offset should be
configured in the corresponding client
map file (see below).
Time-stamped data The timestamp is converted to Defined by the Time Offset field in the
communicated to the UTC from the configured offset client map files. Refer to D400 Online
D400 or is left unmodified if no offset Help > DNP3 Client topic, IEC 60870-5-
is configured. 103 with D400 Master Application
topic, or IEC 60870-5-101+104 with
D400 Master Application topic, See
notes below table).
Time-stamped data The timestamp is converted Defined by the Time Offset field. See
communicated from the from UTC to the configured the D400 Online Help > DNP Server
D400 offset or is left at UTC if no offset topic.
is configured.
Local console (including All time-stamped data is shown Configured using the d400cfg utility. >
local HMI) and command to you using the configured “Set Time Zone” on page 146
line via TELNET/SSH D400 time zone setting.
D400 web-based HMI All time-stamped data is shown Refer to the user documentation
to you using the time zone provided with the operating system
configured on the remote PC. installed on the remote PC.
The IEC 60870-5-103 Client and IEC 60870-5-101+104 client applications are not available
in this release.
NOTE
The IEC 60870-5-101+104 application uses a slightly different concept for local to UTC time
conversion in order to be consistent with the D2x product family. If the master is in a
NOTE different time zone, you should set the Time Mode field to Set local/use local time. When
the master time synchronizes the application, the application calculates the difference
between the internal D400 UTC clock and the master's time. The application then applies
this difference to the UTC timestamps it reports to the master. In effect, it automatically
calculates the time offset.

Example System Configuration

Figure _ shows an example system configuration.
Figure 58: Sample system configuration
Remote access Local access to Even though the D400 device is located Local device with Remote client with clock
via web-based HMI command line via in the local time zone of UTC -7, the D400 clock set to UTC -7 set to UTC -5
RS232 port system clock is set to UTC time.
PC clock is set to No configuration d400cfg System Clock: UTC time DNP Client Map File DNP Server Application
local time zone (-8) necessary d400cfg Time Zone: -7 Time Offset: -7† Parameters Time Offset: -5†
If an event occurs at 13:00 UTC…
Event timestamp is Event timestamp is The D400 system database records the Local device reports Remote client receives the
displayed as 05:00 displayed as 06:00 event timestamp as 13:00 the event at 06:00 event timestamp as 08:00
†This field is configured in minutes, so the value entered in the configuration tool would be
-420 and -300 respectively. However, hours are shown in the diagram above for clarity.
NOTE


Chapter 11: Introducing the D400

Features
Introducing the D400 Features
The D400 features are available to system administrators and operators through the D400
HMI; see section “Substation HMI” on page 107.
The D400 features are:
• System security
• One-line designer
• One-line viewer
• Digital event management
• Viewing data
• Executing commands
• Operator Notes
• Analog reports
• System utilities
• Internationalization
• Hybrid model - redundancy
• Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP)
• Retrieve system logs
• Browse files and folders from a local USB
System security
The D400 employs several security measures to ensure the safety of the D400 system from
unauthorized users, including:
• Log in using password security and authentication
• Ability to use Radius, TACACS+, and LDAP remote authentication servers
• Secure session for Web connection (optional)
• Secure Web access using security certificates
• User access levels to limit access to D400 functions
• User authentication before executing control commands
• Secure shell (SSH) log in for Pass-through and Terminal Server connections (optional)
• Automatic logout
• TLS/SSL-based encryption and identity verification on serial and Ethernet connections
• SSH-based secure connection to Logiclinx Editor from SGConfig.

CHAPTER 11: INTRODUCING THE D400 FEATURES
One-line designer
One-Line Designer allows you to create a two dimensional diagram of your electrical grid,
which can be accessed by D400 users through the One-Line Viewer.
One-line viewer
One-Line Viewer displays simplified schematic diagrams during runtime that represent the
interconnections in a substation, including devices and the real-time values and/or state of
selected ports and points.
The schematic drawings displayed, are those created in One-Line Designer.
One-line diagrams contain two types of objects:
• Static objects that do not change during runtime. Examples of static objects are
buttons, labels, lines and other shapes used to lay out the drawing.
• Dynamic objects that represent a data source and are updated continually as new
information becomes available. Examples of dynamic objects are circuit breakers,
switches and value boxes.
Digital event management

In the substation-monitoring environment, alarms are used to indicate the occurrence of
an event that requires attention, for example, the opening of a breaker due to an over-
current condition.
The D400 monitors a given set of digital input points for alarm conditions.
Upon detecting an alarm condition on a source point or a group of points, the D400
creates a record in the database and presents the alarm to the operator on the D400
Active Alarms page for further action.

Viewing data
The real-time database (RTDB) acts as a central container for all data that is collected and
may need to be exchanged between D400 applications. The real-time database stores the
value of all input/output data collected by the D400 in the form of point data, as well as the
occurrence of events that take place (for example, disturbance or fault records). The D400
can manipulate the data from devices to produce additional local/pseudo data points. The
real-time database is commonly referred to as the system point database.
The following general types of information are stored:
• Point data and values
• Analog set point status
• Digital control status
• Tagging/Inhibit status
• Force value status
• Statistics
Executing commands
Table 29 lists the commands which can be manually executed from the D400 HMI:
Table 29: Commands executed from D400 HMI
Command Allows you to . . . .

Analog output interface . . . manually acknowledge an individual alarm, selected alarms
or a group of alarms.
Analog setpoint interface . . . view point status and execute a setpoint command on an
analog set point object's output point.
Digital control interface . . . view point status and execute a control command on a
digital control object's output point.
Digital output interface . . . issue control requests on digital output points.
Point forcing interface . . . view the point status and manually enter (force) the value of
any type of data point.
Raise/lower control interface . . . view point status and execute a raise or lower command on
a raise/lower control object's output point.
Raise/Lower control is available on configured buttons and
transformer objects.
Tag/inhibit interface . . . view the point status and tag or inhibit the value of any type
of data point.
Global Controls Disable . . . prevent any and all control commands from being executed.
Control Lockout Feature . . . ensure that only a single master station can access a group
of controls at one time, and can lock out groups of controls to
allow for safer local maintenance.
Operator Notes
Operator Notes can be:
• Added, deleted and viewed by operators and supervisors.
• Viewed by observers.

Analog reports
The Analog Report feature allows you to view online and offline analog reports.
Periodic logging of the analog parameters information is required for records, periodic
maintenance and preventive maintenance of the substation equipment. The Analog
Report application allows you to record the Analog Data of various devices connected to
the D400. It allows you to configure the D400 to capture the configured Analog Input
values with quality attributes at regular intervals of time and format.
System utilities
System utilities comprise software tools installed on your D400 device.
For security reasons, some advanced D400 configuration and system administration
functions are available only at the D400 command line interface. Utilities are accessed
through a Secure Shell (SSH) login to establish a remote terminal session with the D400.
Internationalization
The D400 HMI is:
• Internationalized to adapt to different languages and regional settings.
• Ready to be localized to reflect regional languages, number formats, and date/time
formats.
Hybrid model - redundancy

This feature is only available with D400 v5.01 (or later) firmware.
NOTE The D400 allows the user to select the system redundancy mode; that is, either:
• Hot Standby or
• Warm Standby/Standalone.
When system redundancy is set to Hot Standby mode, the user can only configure and run
a specific list of applications. The D400 Configuration Tool (d400cfg) provides an option to
select the system redundancy mode as Hot Standby or Warm Standby/Standalone.
Accordingly, the D400 Configuration HMI tool only displays the applications that are
supported to run in Hot Standby mode.
When system redundancy is set to Warm Standby/Standalone mode, the user can
configure and run all of the D400 applications in Warm Standby or Standalone mode.

Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP)

Parallel Redundancy Protocol functionality is available with D400 firmware version 5.01.
NOTE The D400 provides the user with an option to Enable PRP on a per-VLAN basis.
The D400 simultaneously supports VLANs with PRP, and VLANs without PRP.
The D400 is able to communicate with the following LAN types:
• IEDs with Dual LAN (two MACs, two IPs)
• IEDs with Redundant LAN (single MAC, single IP)
• IEDs on VLAN with PRP enabled
• IEDs on VLAN without PRP enabled
The D400 supports PRP on the following network interface cards (NICs):
• 100BASEFX
• 4-Port Ethernet Switch
The following hardware is required to support PRP scenarios which require the third
Ethernet option:
• D400 1.6GHz main board (520-0232LF)
• Dual Ethernet kit
– PC/104-PLUS 10/100/1000BASE-TX Dual Ethernet card (GE part number 580-
3410)*
– Ethernet card to main board cable assemblies (GE part number 977-0544 and
977-0549)
• Network card installed in the First network slot (Slot 11 - refer to Figure 6):
– 4-Port twisted-pair Ethernet switch (GE part number 520-0213LF refer to section:
“4-Port twisted-pair ethernet switch” on page 48),
OR
– 100Base-FX Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Adapter (GE part number 520-
0215LF refer to section: “100Base-FX hot standby fiber optic ethernet adapter” on
page 50).
• Redundant twisted-pair Ethernet + COM2 port adapter (GE part number 520-0218LF
refer to page 52) network card installed in the Second Network slot (Slot 12 - refer to
Figure 6)
For details on PRP scenarios, refer to the D400 Online Help Networking in D400 book >
Network LAN Scenarios topic)
PRP is not supported with the previous generation PC/104-Plus 10/100BaseT Ethernet
Module card (GE part number 580-2717). A replacement can be ordered from the D400
NOTE Upgrade Kits, available through the GE Grid Solutions Online store.
NET 3 LEDs are not connected to the D400 Front panel LED cluster, but the NET 3 LINK
Good status can be monitored remotely from the System Status Manager - Digital Input
NOTE Points (refer to the D400 Online Help > Application Pseudo Points book > System Status
Manager topic).

Retrieve system logs

The D400 can be configured to retrieve system logs from an IED or any substation
equipment that can support the syslog remote logging feature. The D400 supports both
TCP- and UDP-based remote connections to the IEDs on the standard port numbers. All of
the logs received are saved in a default file under a set path. The current version is
configured to conform to RFC5424 standard.
Browse files and folders from a local USB

With a USB key connected to a D400 front USB ports you can browse files and folders in
the user folder and datalog folder, and copy selected files from the user folder and the
datalog folder to the USB key.

Chapter 12: Using the D400 Local

Configuration Utility
Using the D400 Local Configuration Utility
The D400 Configuration Utility (d400cfg) is used to configure system level settings on the
D400. Using the D400 Configuration Utility, you can perform the following actions:
• Control user authentication mode
• Configure network and network interface settings
• Configure secure access
• Configure host names
• Configure time synchronization
• View the size of system logs, mSQL database tables, and the NVRAM or reset them to
delete the information stored within
• Reset NVRAM and File Persistence
• Configure local HMI settings
• Configure the Sync Manager to copy files to a remote directory
• Delete retrieved records, temp files, and cache files created by the ARRM utility.
• Configure system redundancy settings
• Modify power supply fail alarm settings
• Delete ARRM records
• Restore to the factory default configuration
• Reboot the D400
Most of the configuration changes made through d400cfg are only saved after a reboot
(d400cfg option 18) or after committing changes using the Local or Web HMI. After making
a configuration change, you are advised to follow the instructions provided in the d400cfg.
Also, while performing d400cfg session, all unsaved configuration changes may be lost if
the d400cfg session is forcibly terminated or if the D400 device is improperly shut down.
There is a difference between the local Configuration Utility and the D400 Configuration
Tool in the D400 HMI:
• The d400cfg Local Configuration Utility directly modifies Linux system configuration
files.
• The D400 Configuration Tool in the D400 HMI generates XML configuration files.

CHAPTER 12: USING THE D400 LOCAL CONFIGURATION UTILITY
Start the D400 configuration utility

To start the D400 configuration utility:
1. At the D400#>> command prompt, type d400cfg.
2. Press the Enter key.
3. Type a function number.

The Configuration Utility menu items (see Figure 59) are described in the following
sections:
– 1. Configure Authorization; see page 136
– 2. Configure Network Settings; see page 136
– 3. Configure Network Interfaces; see page 137
– 4. Configure Secure Access; see page 140
– 5. Configure Firewall; see page 143
– 6. Configure Host Names; see page 145
– 7. Configure Time & Time Sync; see page 146
– 8. Reset System Logs; see page 146
– 9. Reset mSQL Database Tables; see page 147
– 10. Reset NVRAM; see page 147
– 11. Rest File Persistence Data; see page 148
– 12. Local HMI; see page 148
– 13. Configure Sync Manager; see page 151
– 14. Redundancy; see page 154
– 15. Power Supply; see page 156
– 16. ARRM; see page 156
– 17. Suppress Forced Qualities To Masters; see page 157
– 18. Restore Factory Default; see page 157
– 19. Reboot D400
Result: A sub-menu for the selected function appears.

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Configure authentication
From the Authentication menu, you can select the authentication mode and change
the system access settings. The Authentication settings are described in Table 30.
The Local Authentication Mode and Remote Authentication Mode settings have been
moved to the D400 HMI in FW release 5.20.
NOTE
You must login to the D400 HMI with Administrator privileges to configure local and remote
authentication. See the SWM0066 D400 Substation Gateway - Software Configuration
Guide > User Accounts and Authentication section for details.
Table 30: Authentication setting descriptions
Setting Description
Root Administrator Use this function to change the password associated with the system root
Settings user account.
HMI Supervisor HMI supervisors are allowed full privileges to access to all configuration,
Settings runtime, operation and system administration screens in the D400 HMI. One
default supervisor account with the username supervisor is always
available on the D400. You can set the password of this account using the
D400 configuration utility. This setting is not available if you are using
remote authentication mode.
Pass-Through Use this function to enable or disable pass-through authentication. When
Authentication authentication is enabled, a valid username and password is required to
access client applications through pass-through ports. Enabled by default.
Administrator Group Use this function to create administrator-level users (if you are using local
Users authentication mode) and to change details associated with existing
administrator user accounts.
Configure network settings

The Network Settings menu includes optional settings for the D400 network interface.
The Network settings are described in Table 31.
The D400 must be rebooted to activate changed network settings.
NOTE Table 31: Network setting descriptions
Setting Description
Current Settings Use this function to view the current state of the D400 network settings.
Enable IP Forwarding Use this function to allow a device on the D400's first network interface
(eth0) to communicate with devices coming in on a second network
interface (eth1) or a dial up connection. This configuration is only possible if
the D400 has two Ethernet interfaces and/or uses PPP dial-in.
Note: You cannot enable this feature when the D400 firewall is enabled.
Enable ICMP Echo Use this function to enable the ICMP echo (ping) feature which helps secure
and test the D400. By default the ICMP is disabled, so that the D400 cannot
be pinged on any interface.
ICMP can be enabled by the administrator.
Configure Machine Use this function to assign a (host) name to the D400 unit. Within the
Host Name network that the D400 is connected to, the name must be unique to this
D400. The name can only contain alphanumeric characters (- [hyphen] is
supported); e.g., D400_B or D400_WestLondon.

Configure network interfaces

The Configure Network Interfaces menu includes settings for the D400's network
connections. The Network Interface settings are described in Table 32.
The D400 must be rebooted to activate any changed network settings.
NOTE Table 32: Network Interface setting descriptions
Setting Description
Net1 Current Configuration
Use this function to view the current state of the available D400 network
interfaces.
Static IP Address
Use this function to configure the D400 to use manually defined network
parameters. Configurable addresses include:
• Maintenance: Also referred to as the static address, this is the primary IP
address, subnet mask, and default gateway for use by this D400.
Note: In a non-redundant system, the maintenance address is used as
the network address of the device.
• Active: Used for D400 system redundancy. Whichever redundant D400
is active at the time assumes this IP address; the standby unit reverts to
its own maintenance IP address. The active address settings should be
the same on both redundant units.
• Alias: An alternate address that can be configured to allow a secondary
communications link with the D400. This is typically used for redundant
LAN D25s. When used within a redundant D400 system setup, the alias
address settings should be the same on both redundant units. The alias
addresses must be on a different subnet mask than the maintenance
and active addresses.
If your D400 contains a second Ethernet card, you can configure secondary
maintenance, active, and alias IP addresses.
Dynamic Address
Configure the D400 to use network parameters that are provided by a DHCP
server. This requires a DHCP server to be on the same network as the D400.
Note: Dynamic addressing is not compatible with D400 system redundancy
or redundant LAN D25s as the active and alias addresses are not provided
by DHCP.
Network Zone
By default, all network interfaces except Net 1 are set to the External
firewall mode, which restricts the type of traffic permitted. You can change
the selected network interface to the Internal mode with this option. For
more information on the D400 firewall, refer to section “Configure firewall
settings” on page 143.

Setting Description
Net1 VLAN
(continued) It is common to use a VLAN when connecting D400 and D.20 RIO Distributed
I/O Controller devices over a network. By assigning your D.20 RIO to a VLAN,
you can ensure higher prioritization for data transmitted from it and you can
reduce the amount of extraneous information the D.20 RIO receives from
other devices on the network.
Figure 60: Sample D.20 RIO VLAN configuration

Switch A
VLAN NET1
D.20 RIO Switch B
LAN A
In Figure 60 a VLAN has been created on the NET1 interface on the D400.
NET1 is connected to a third party switch, which is also connected to
another third party switch. These connections are called the trunks, since
they carry the VLAN data as well as all other data transmitted on the
interface.
The switch B is also configured to support a VLAN on a certain network port,
which is connected to the D.20 RIO. Since this port is dedicated to the VLAN,
only information flagged for the VLAN is transmitted to the D.20 RIO. As well,
information sent on this VLAN from the D.20 RIO device can be classified
with a higher priority, which ensures a higher likelihood of transmission
during times of network congestion.
You can configure the following options on each VLAN you create:
• IP address, subnet mast, and default gateway: You can assign static
values or obtain dynamic values via DHCP. Once you have configured
these values, you can use them to access your VLAN.
• Network zone: Assign the VLAN to either the internal or external network
zone. For more information on network zones, refer to section
“Configure firewall settings” on page 143.
Note: You can always assign a VLAN to the external network zone.
However, you can only assign it to the internal zone when the
associated physical interface is also configured to the internal zone.
• EGRESS priority mapping: Set the QoS priority level for data transmitted
on this VLAN. Priority levels range from 0 to 7 with 7 being the highest
priority. If a QoS-enabled device receives packets transmitted on this
VLAN, it should apply prioritization based on the level you specify.
• Ethernet reorder flag header: This option is reserved for use by GE Grid
Solutions staff for Technical Support tasks.
Remove Configuration
Use this command to remove the current Network Interface settings.
All configured Maintenance IP Addresses, Active IP Addresses, Alias IP
Addresses, Network Zones and VLANs are removed.
This command also allows you to backup the current configuration.
Enable Parallel Use this command to enable or disable the PRP on the D400 network ports.
Redundancy Protocol Enabling PRP:
• Removes the existing Network Interface settings.
• Uses the PRP LANID and PRP Supervision Frame Interval.
• Moves the network interface to internal zone of the firewall.

Setting Description
Point -to-Point (PPP) The D400 supports a PPP dial-in connection from a host computer using a
Telnet or Secure Shell terminal session. To establish a PPP connection, the
D400 must have a COM2 adapter card installed and configured for DTE
communications.
You must configure an IPv4 address for the D400 device as well as the
remote device. You can also use the configuration menu to enable or
disable the PPP service or to change the network zone of the interface.
After you have configured the PPP interface on the D400, set up the host
computer for a basic dial-up connection and use the D400 administrator
user name and password.
Default Gateway Use this command to set the Default Gateway IP Address (optional). The IP
Address of the Gateway can be configured for both of the Network
Interfaces.
If redundancy is configured, you are advised to configure the Active
Gateway IP Address.
Custom Routing Use this command to display, enable and disable custom routes in the D400.
For addition of custom routes in the D400, you may need to provide the
following:
• Destination IP Address,
• Destination subnet mask
• Next Gateway IP Address (optional)
• Network interface of D400 that needs to be used.
Networking Summary Use this command to display a summary of all the configured network
interfaces in the D400.
Network summary
You can view a summary of all configured network interfaces in the D400 along with the
type of interface.
For example, the Network Summary option provides a list of available network subnets in
the D400:
1. 10.12.232.250/16 Net1 Maintenance Internal
2. 10.12.232.251/16 Net1 Active Internal
3. 11.12.232.250/16 Net1 Alias Internal
4. 1.5.4.3/16 vlan1@Net1 Active Internal
5. 172.12.232.250/16 Net2 Maintenance Internal
6. 172.12.232.251/16 Net2 Active Internal
7. 72.12.232.250/16 Net2 Alias Internal
The slash and the number following the slash represents the subnet mask, expressed in
CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) notation.
NOTE
The number after the slash represents the number of consecutive 1's in the subnet mask.
For example, 192.168.10.0/24 is equal to the network 192.168.10.0 with a 255.255.255.0

subnet mask. (i.e If user converts 255.255.255.0 to binary, it results in 24 consecutive 1's).
Other examples are:

IP 192.168.0.0, netmask 255.255.0.0 is written as 192.168.0.0/16
IP 192.168.0.0 netmask 255.255.248.0 is written as 192.168.0.0/21

Configure network To configure Network Summary in the D400:

summary procedure 1. Log into the D400 Utilities page.
Result: The D400 #>> command prompt appears.
2. Type d400cfg and press Enter.
Result: The D400 Configuration Utility menu appears.
3. Select option 3. Configure Network Interfaces.
4. Select option 6. Networking Summary.
Result: The available network subnet details appear:
1 172.12.232.25/24 Net1 Maintenance Internal
2. 1.5.4.3/16 vlan33@Net1 Active Internal
Configure secure access

SECURITY NOTICE: HTTP, FTP and TELNET services are considered unsecure. It is strongly
recommended that the user employ secure services HTTPS, SFTP, and SSH. The Secure
Access settings are described in Table 33.
The SFTP, and SSH services are automatically configured by default.
The HTTPS service is not enabled by default. It is the user's responsibility to install a
server certificate and enable HTTPS.
The user assumes all responsibility for associated security risks when enabling
unsecured services (i.e., HTTP, FTP, and TELNET) onto an unprotected network.
The Configure Secure Access menu allows you to configure the modes through
which users can access the D400.
Table 33: Secure access setting descriptions
Setting Description
Current Configuration Use this function to view the current state of the D400 secure access
settings.
Configure SSH Service Use this function to enable or disable access to the D400 through
the SSH protocol for Pass Through and Terminal Server Connections
Configure SFTP Service Use this function to enable or disable access to the D400 through
the Secure FTP protocol
Note: When transferring files to and from the D400, you may
receive file permission errors. Disable “permission change error
reporting” in your file transfer utility to prevent these messages from
appearing.
Configure Web Mode Select the mode used to access the D400 web interface. That is,
either:
- Through an HTTP connection, or
- Redirected to an HTTPS connection.
Configure Emergency Access By default, the root user cannot access the D400 remotely. Instead,
Ports this account can only be used to access the D400 locally through
one of the configured emergency access ports.
Configure TELNET Service Use this function to enable or disable access to the D400 through
the TELNET protocol
Configure FTP Service Use this function to enable or disable access to the D400 through
the FTP protocol
Note: When transferring files to and from the D400, you may
receive file permission errors. Disable “permission change error
reporting” in your file transfer utility to prevent these messages from
appearing.

Setting Description
Configure Remote HMI Non Use this command to enable or disable privileges for the Non
Observer Privileges Observer users from the Remote HMI.
It is necessary to reboot the D400 after configuring this parameter.
If redundancy is configured, this parameter must also be configured
in the Standby D400.
Configure Rsyslog Service Use this command to enable or disable Remote Syslog service in the
D400.
Rsyslog service supports the following features:
• Receiving of Syslog Messages through UDP.
• Receiving of Syslog Messages through TCP.
• Add or Delete Subnets/Hosts for receiving Syslog Messages.
Note:
The D400 Rsyslog service changes the firewall settings to allow
messages/logs on the configured port numbers for UDP/TCP
based connections. These rules update the Firewall rulesets
once configured and rebooted.
While choosing a different port number configured for either
TCP/UDP based connections, ensure that no other application is
using/running with the same port number in the D400.
In the firewall configuration, it is the user's responsibility to
connect Internal zone interfaces to networks that are protected
from unauthorized use.
Configure Remote HMI Non Observer Privileges

This feature prevents users with D400 operator and supervisor role (class) credentials from
logging into the D400 from the Remote HMI and consequently prevents them from
executing commands and other controllable actions (force, ACK alarms, etc.), or from
changing configurations.
When this feature is enabled, all Remote HMI users are granted the observer role (class)
after successful login. There is no impact on users logged in through Local HMI.
This feature is enabled or disabled using the D400 Configuration Utility (d400cfg). For
security reasons, only a super user or users with elevated admin class privileges in Linux
d400cfg can update the configuration of this feature.
When Redundancy is configured, this parameter must be enabled or disabled both in the
Active and the Standby D400s for proper operation.
NOTE
Disable controls from To disable controls from Remote HMI:

Remote HMI 1. Log into the D400 through maintenance port.
procedure Result: The D400 #>> command prompt appears.
3. Select option 4. Configure Secure Access.
Result: The Secure Access sub-menu appears.
4. Select option 8. Configure Remote HMI Non Observer Privileges.
Result: The following message appears:
Currently Remote HMI Non Observer privileges are Enabled.
Do you want to disable Remote HMI Non Observer privileges
[Y/N]?:
5. If you enter Y, then the controls from the Remote HMI are disabled.
If you enter N, then the controls from the Remote HMI are not disabled.
Result: The settings take effect.

Enable controls from To enable controls back from Remote HMI:

Remote HMI 1. Log into the D400 through maintenance port.
procedure Result: The D400 #>> command prompt appears.
3. Select option 4. Configure Secure Access.
Result: The Secure Access sub-menu appears.
4. Select option 8. Configure Remote HMI Non Observer Privileges.
Result: The following message appears:
Currently Remote HMI Non Observer privileges are Disabled.
Do you want to enable Remote HMI Non Observer privileges [Y/
N]?:
5. If you enter Y, then the controls from the Remote HMI are enabled.
If you enter N, then the controls from the Remote HMI is not enabled.
Result: The settings take effect.
Configure Rsyslog service

The D400 can be configured to accept system logs from an IED or any substation
equipment that can support the syslog remote logging feature. The D400 supports both
TCP- and UDP-based remote connections to the IEDs on the standard port numbers.
When configuring Rsyslog service in a redundant D400 setup:

• Start configuring Rsyslog service in the Active D400 (see section: “Rsyslog service
configuration procedure”).
• Reboot the device. Rebooting the device initializes Rsyslog with the newly committed
configuration.
• Once Active D400 is back online, sync the configuration to the Standby D400 and
reboot the Standby D400 as well. This ensures that both Active D400 and Standby
D400 configurations and firewall settings are in sync.
SECURITY NOTICE: The D400 Rsyslog service changes the firewall settings to allow
messages/logs on the configured port numbers for UDP/TCP based connections. These
rules update the Firewall rulesets once configured and rebooted.
While choosing a different port number configured for either TCP/UDP based connections,
ensure that no other application is using/running with the same port number in the D400.
In the firewall configuration, it is the user's responsibility to connect Internal zone
interfaces to networks that are protected from unauthorized use.
Rsyslog service To configure Rsyslog Service:

configuration 1. Navigate to the Rsyslog Service configuration menu.
procedure Choose option 4. Configure Secure Access > 9. Configure Rsyslog Service.
Result: The Configure Rsyslog Service menu appears.
2. Choose option 1. Current Settings to view the current settings configured.
3. Return to the Configure Rsyslog Service menu.
4. Choose option 2. Configure Rx via UDP.
Result: Receiving Messages via UDP - Settings menu appears.

5. Choose option 1. Enable/Disable Rsyslog Logging service

By default syslog UDP uses the 514 port number. If this is to be changed, choose
option 2. Edit UDP Port Number.
Before proceeding with this step, ensure that no other D400 applications/services are
using the same port number. You can do this by manually checking the Connections
NOTE tab of the D400 web/local HMI.
7. Choose option 3. Configure Rx via TCP.
Result: The Receiving Messages via TCP - Settings menu appears.
The configuration options are similar to UDP.
9. Choose option 4. Configure Hosts/Subnets filters.
Result: The Configure Hosts/Subnets filters menu appears.
This setting allows the D400 Rsyslog service to bind to the subnet/Host address. By
default, no binding filter rules are applied. That is, the D400 syslog application logs
messages being pushed IEDs connected through all available D400's network
interfaces.
10. Choose option 2. Add Hosts/Subnets to add Subnets and IP address of the Hosts/
IEDs.
11. Select the applicable interface from the list of available interfaces in the D400.
If the particular subnet is missing in the list choose one of the Custom Filters options.
Adding a subnet configures the D400 Rsyslog to log messages only being sent from
the IED-IP addresses which are in range of the configured subnet.
12. Choose option 3. Delete Hosts/Subnets to delete any of the added addresses.
13. Choose option 1. Current Settings to view the current settings configured.
Configure firewall settings

The D400 contains a firewall capable of stateful packet inspection to protect your device
from unauthorized access. By default, network interfaces on the D400 drop packets that
are determined to be invalidly routed or unsolicited.
SECURITY NOTICE: The D400 firewall is intended only to protect itself and does not extend
protection to other devices on the network. As such, it does not replace the need for a
network firewall which offers deep packet inspection and detailed configuration
capabilities.
The D400 firewall is automatically configured by default to its most secure setting. The
user assumes all responsibility for associated security risks if the firewall configuration
is manually changed.
It is the user's responsibility to connect Internal zone interfaces to networks that are
protected from unauthorized use.
The D400 firewall is intended only to protect itself and does not extend protection to other
devices on the network. As such, it does not replace the need for a network firewall which
offers deep packet inspection and detailed configuration capabilities.

Network interfaces can operate in one of two modes:

• Internal
The Internal mode permits traffic from known protocols and should only be enabled
on interfaces connected to known devices only. The Internal mode is the default mode
for Net1 and would typically be used when the interface is connected to the
substation LAN.
• External
The External mode offers a stricter set of rules and is the default mode for all
interfaces except Net 1. The External mode would typically be used when the interface
is connected to a WAN.
By default, the firewall allows outbound traffic on internal interfaces and blocks all
outbound traffic except outbound SSH on external interfaces. If you want the firewall to
allow outbound traffic for a particular protocol on an external interface you must create a
“custom” rule. See section: “Add/Edit/Remove Custom Rules” on page 145.
By default, the firewall blocks inbound traffic on both internal and external interfaces. The
D400 automatically generates rules allowing inbound traffic on internal interfaces for all
configured services. If you want the firewall to allow inbound traffic on an external
interface, you may modify the associated “generated” rule to allow the traffic on ALL
interfaces rather than only the “Internal” interface. See section: “Add/Edit/Remove Custom
Rules” on page 145.
Table 34: Service traffic through the firewall
Service Name Notes External Mode Internal Mode

Modbus/TCP Server (Inbound) Deny Allow
DNP/UDP Server (Inbound) Deny Allow
DNP/TCP Server (Inbound) Deny Allow
DNP/TCP Client (Inbound) Dual Endpoint Enabled Deny Allow
DNP/UDP Client (Inbound) Deny Allow
IEC 60870-5-104 Server (Inbound) Deny Allow
Terminal Server (Inbound) SSL/TLS Disabled Deny Allow
DCA Pass-Through (Inbound) SSL/TLS Disabled Deny Allow
Secure Connection Relay (Inbound) Allow Allow
Secure DCA Pass-Through (Inbound) SSL/TLS Enabled Allow Allow
Secure Terminal Server (Inbound) SSL/TLS Enabled Allow Allow
SNMP Client (Inbound) Deny Allow
LogicLinx Executor (Inbound) Deny Allow
HTTP (Inbound) When enabled in d400cfg Deny Allow
HTTPS (Inbound) When enabled in d400cfg, Deny Allow
see note below
DHCP Client (Inbound) When enabled in d400cfg Deny Allow
Telnet Server (Inbound) When enabled in d400cfg Deny Allow
FTP Client/Server (Active & Passive, When enabled in d400cfg Deny Allow
Inbound)
SSH/SFTP/SCP Server (Inbound) When enabled in d400cfg, Deny Allow
see note below
TFTP Client (Inbound) When enabled in d400cfg Deny Allow
NTP Client (Inbound) When enabled in d400cfg Deny Allow
NTP Server (Inbound) When enabled in d400cfg Deny Allow
SSH/SFTP/SCP (Outbound) When enabled in d400cfg Allow Allow
All other services (Outbound) Don't Care Deny Allow

Service Name Notes External Mode Internal Mode

All other services (Inbound) Don't Care Deny Deny
Note: By default, HTTPS and SSH do not provide strong client authentication since only a password
is required to access the system. Therefore, these protocols are not considered secure enough for
use over external interfaces. They can be considered secure if you employ a remote authentication
server that provides two-factor authentication. In that case, you may opt to modify the firewall rule
and allow HTTPS and SSH on external interfaces.
The default firewall rules should be sufficient for most users. However, you may create a
set of custom rules if you desire more granular permissions for the protocols you are
accessing.
Additional notes on the D400 firewall:
• In a redundant setup, the same firewall rules above apply to both the active and
standby device.
• When the firewall is active, you cannot perform IP routing between an external and
internal interface. The only way to pass through the firewall is by using a secure SSL/
TLS connection or the proxy.
Configure the settings of the firewall through the Firewall menu. The Secure Access
settings are described in Table 34.
Table 35: Firewall setting descriptions
Setting Description
Current Configuration Use this function to view the status of the firewall and the rules
currently being enforced.
Enable/Disable Firewall Use this function to turn the firewall feature on or off. By default, the
firewall is enabled when the D400 is received from the factory. If you
disable the firewall, incoming traffic is not filtered.
Edit Generated Rules When the firewall is active, rules are generated for the services in
use on your D400 based on the parameters specified in the table
above. Use this option to modify these generated rules.
Add/Edit/Remove Custom Use this option to create a custom firewall rule that is applied in
Rules addition to the system generated rules.
Configure host names

The Configure Host Names menu allows you to assign a host name to your D400 and
to view, add, and delete entries in the hosts file. The Host Name settings are described in
Table 36.
The D400 only allows you to enter IPV4 addresses.
NOTE Table 36: Host name setting descriptions
Setting Description
Add a New Host Use this function to add a host name and IP address to the hosts file.
Delete a Host Use this function to view a list of configured hosts. Select an item
number to delete the associated host entry.
Modify a Host Use this function to view a list of configured hosts. Select an item
number to modify the associated host name and IP address. Press
Enter to use the previously entered value.
Delete All Hosts Use this function to remove all entries from the hosts file.
View All Hosts Use this function to view a list of configured hosts.

Configure time and time synchronization

The Configure Time Synchronization menu allows you set the D400's internal date
and time as well as modify options associated with time synchronization. The Time and
Time Synchronization settings are described in Table 37.
Table 37: Time and Time Synchronization setting descriptions
Setting Description
Show Time and Current Use this function to display the time, time zone, and synchronization
Settings settings currently configured.
Set System Clock Use this function to configure the current calendar date and time of
day.
Note: The D400 system time is automatically set to the firmware
build time whenever the D400 reboots and the system time is less
than the firmware build time.
Set Time Zone Use this function to enter the time zone of the D400.
Note: The D400 uses the IEEE POSIX® standard for time zone
naming. POSIX uses the time zone offset to get GMT from the local
time (that is, GMT - local time) instead of the more common format
(local time - GMT). For example, Eastern Standard Time in North
America, which is 5 hours behind GMT, is listed as “GMT+5”, and not
“GMT-5”.
Time Sync Input Configures the D400 to use either IRIG-B or NTP to calibrate the
system clock.
• IRIG-B: Enter the IRIG-B format, options are TTL (pulse width
code), Sine wave (amplitude modulated), and Manchester.
Ensure SW2 of the IRIG-B Input Adapter is configured for the
proper input type: Fiber Optic or TTL for TTL and Manchester,
BNC for Sine wave.
• NTP: Enter the IP address of the NTP server. The D400 verifies if
the source is accessible by pinging the address.
When configuring a D.20 RIO, refer to the D.20 RIO Hardware User's
Manual (994-0141) section: Time Synchronization Strategies.
Time Sync Output Use this function to configure the D400 to operate as an NTP time
server.
Reset system logs

Use the Reset System Logs menu to clear various system logs that are stored in the
D400. The Reset System Log settings are described in Table 38.
Table 38: Reset System Log setting descriptions
Setting Description
Check Size of Archived Logs Active system logs are automatically archived when they reach a
size of 256 KB. Up to 10 archives are kept within the D400, with
newer logs overwriting older stored logs. Check Size of Archived Logs
lets you view the amount of disk space occupied by these archived
log files. The value is shown in KB.
Check Size of Current Use this function to view the amount of disk space occupied by the
Application Logs current application logs. The value is shown in KB.
Delete Archived Logs Use this function to permanently delete archived logs from the D400.
Delete Current Logs Use this function to permanently delete current application logs
from the D400.

Reset mSQL database tables

Modify tables in the mSQL database through the Reset mSQL Database Tables menu.
The Reset System Log settings are described in Table 39.
Use the DB Exporter tool on the Utilities page of the D400 HMI to save a backup of the
mSQL database tables before deleting them.
TIP
Table 39: Reset mSQL database table setting descriptions
Setting Description
Delete Digital Event Data Use this command to clear or delete the Digital Event Data from the
mSQL database of the D400.
• This action stops all running applications and permanently
deletes entries from the digital events database.
• If NVRAM based persistence is configured for SOE and Alarm
records, also reset NVRAM using d400cfg.
Delete Quality Records Use this command to clear or delete the Quality Data from the mSQL
database of the D400.
The quality status and quality attributes (also referred to as the
quality flags) are stored in the D400 mSQL database along with the
point or object, and are updated as the status or value of the point
or object changes.
Delete PRF Event Records Use this command to clear or delete the Protective Relay Faults (PRF)
stored in the mSQL database of the D400.
All PRF fields including the Event ID, Trip Description, Fault code etc.
are deleted permanently from the mSQL database of the D400.
Delete Operator Records Use this command to delete the operator notes that have been
entered by users and stored in the mSQL database of the D400.
Each Operator Note record entered in the mSQL database of the
D400 contains a custom Note/Text message entered by an operator.
This record also contains the last modified record date and time
details.
Delete Accumulator Records Use this command to clear or delete the Accumulator records from
the mSQL database of the D400.
Reset NVRAM
You can reset the data being held in NVRAM through the Reset NVRAM menu.
Delete NVRAM Data

Permanently delete data stored in the NVRAM of the D400.
After you have reset the NVRAM, you must restart the processes running on the D400.
NOTE To restart the processes on the D400:

1. Exit the D400 Configuration Utility.
2. Type go at the command line.

Reset file persistence data

Use this command to reset the data being stored by the File Based Persistence application
in the D400 mSQL database. This command permanently deletes data stored in the
Persistence Files of the D400.
After you have reset the data stored in the Persistence Files, you must restart the D400. It is
advised to restart the File Based Persistence application when the d400cfg prompts for
user action.
Configure local HMI

You can configure the settings of the local KVM monitor output through the Local HMI
menu. The Local HMI settings are described in Table 40.
Table 40: Local HMI setting descriptions
Setting Description
Current Settings Use this command to view the existing Local HMI Settings.
Desktop Mode Use this function to enable or disable “kiosk” mode. Kiosk mode
displays the local HMI in a full screen rather than within a Window.
Monitor Use this function to enter the horizontal and vertical refresh rates, in
Hertz.
Never exceed the maximum refresh rates of your monitor as
damage may occur. Refer to the manual that came with your
monitor for more information.
DPMS Use this function to enable or disable DPMS (Display Power
Management Signaling). These settings determine how much time
must pass without user interaction before your monitor is put into a
reduced power mode. A setting of “00” prevents the D400 from
triggering the power mode.
The following modes are available:
• Stand-by: Monitor blanks but power supply remains on; screen
restores in approximately one second when reactivated by
keyboard or mouse input by user.
• Suspend: Monitor power supply shuts off; screen restores in
approximately 2-3 seconds.
• Turned off: Monitor is fully powered down except for an auxiliary
circuit to detect a wake-up signal; screen restores in
approximately 8-10 seconds
Note: Refer to the manual that came with your monitor for more
information on how it receives and responds to DPMS signals.
Screen Resolution Use this function to select one of three output resolutions:
• 1280 x 1024
• 1024 x 786
• 800 x 600
Never exceed the maximum resolution of your monitor as damage
may occur. Refer to the manual that came with your monitor for
more information.
Monitor Type Select the type of monitor:
• Standard
• EL0 1379L
• Fanuc IMpact
• eGalax Touch

Setting Description
Volume Control Set the volume of the D400. Range: 0 to 100.
To mute the D400, set the volume to 0.
Standby Local HMI Use this command to enable or disable Standby Local HMI redirects
(Redundancy) to the Active D400 feature.
Note: This parameter must be configured in both D400s for proper
operation.
Java Cache Management Use this command to clear the Java cache in D400.
Standby local HMI redirects to the active D400

This feature applies to redundant D400 units, where both D400s are equipped with a Local
HMI (KVM card). When this feature is enabled, it is recommended to enable auto-login and
configure Local HMI in KIOSK mode in both the redundant D400 units.
If the D400 units are configured in non-redundant configuration, this feature is not
applicable.
This feature allows a user to interact with the Local HMI of the active D400 using KVMs of
both D400s at the same time, allowing two separate Local HMIs to show data from the
same active D400.
When auto-login is enabled, the Local HMI screens of redundant D400s display default
pages as per their designation (D400A or D400B) and the configured Local UI Main Page
for D400A / D400B. This allows the Local HMI screen of a D400 to display same UI page,
regardless of its active or standby state.
Table 41: Redundant D400 display default pages
D400 Designation Default UI Page as per Parameter

D400A Local UI Main Page for D400A
D400B Local UI Main Page for D400B
These parameters can be configured using D400 Configuration GUI > Systemwide >
Runtime GUI > Global configuration tab. Refer to D400 Software Configuration Guide for
details.
• The Standby HMI redirects to Active D400 parameter must be enabled or disabled
both in Active and Standby D400s for proper operation.
NOTE
• When auto-login is not enabled, the Local HMI screens of redundant D400s display the
configured User Home page in the User Management tab. Refer to the D400 Software
Configuration Guide for details.
• Standby Local HMI redirecting to Active D400 depends on the configured peer D400 IP
addresses and Keys transferred to the peer D400, but is independent of the heartbeat
communications options.
• The Local HMI on the Standby D400 behaves same as Local HMI on the Active D400
for all access purposes. As a result, the “Configure Remote HMI Non Observer
Privileges” feature does not take effect on the StandbyD400.
• The Utilities Login feature to login to the Standby D400 only though the Local HMI is
redirected to the Active D400.
• The Export Database feature in D400 Utilities downloads the database into the USB
mounted on the Standby D400.
• The Export Database CSV Files feature in D400 Utilities stores the files on the Standby
D400.

Enable standby local To enable Standby Local HMI redirects to Active D400:
HMI redirects to active 1. Log into the D400 Utilities page.
D400 procedure Result: The D400 #>> command prompt appears.
3. Select option 12. Local HMI.
Result: The Local HMI sub-menu appears.
4. Select option 8. Standby Local HMI (Redundancy).
Result: The following prompt appears:
IMPORTANT !
* Currently Redundancy configuration is Disabled.
* Active D400 Access from Standby Local HMI configuration is
applicable only when Redundancy is Enabled.
* Number of simultaneous users must be a minimum of 2 for
the configured user role in both D400s, which can be
configured from HMI (Configuration > Systemwide >
AccessManager) menu.
Currently Active D400 Access from Standby Local HMI is

Disabled.
Are you sure you want to Enable Active D400 Access from
Standby Local HMI [Y/N]?:
5. If you enter Y, then this feature is enabled.
If you enter N, then this feature is not enabled.
Disable standby local To disable Standby Local HMI redirects to Active D400:
HMI redirects to active 1. Log into the D400 Utilities page.
D400 procedure Result: The D400 #>> command prompt appears.
3. Select option 12. Local HMI.
Result: The Local HMI sub-menu appears.
4. Select option 8. Standby Local HMI (Redundancy).
Result: The following prompt appears:
Currently Active D400 Access from Standby Local HMI is
Enabled.
Are you sure you want to Disable Active D400 Access from
Standby Local HMI [Y/N]?:
5. If you enter Y, then this feature is disabled.
If you enter N, then this feature is not disabled.

Configure sync manager

The Configure Sync Manager utility can be used to securely copy files from a location on
your D400 device to a specified directory on a remote device. The utility monitors the
specified local directory for changed or added files. To reduce bandwidth demands on
your network, only files found to have been changed or created since the last
synchronization are transferred. This utility employs the Linux-based rsnyc command to
perform this function.
You can configure the settings of the Sync Manager through the Sync Manager menu.
The Sync Manager settings are described in Table 42.
Table 42: Sync Manager setting descriptions
Setting Description
Enable Sync Manager Use this command to enable the Sync Manager application. This
command deletes the old pair of Public-Private Keys and generates
a new pair of Public-Private Keys.
The existing/newly generated keys are available at:
/mnt/datalog/SSHKeys/SyncMgr/id_rsa.
This command provides an option to configure the “sync set”
through the “rsync” feature. Rsync is a software utility and network
protocol for Unix-like systems (with a port to Microsoft Windows)
that synchronizes files and directories between one location and
another location while minimizing data transfer. It also includes the
option to provide encrypted transfer by using the SSH.
Generate SSH Authentication Files from the D400 are securely copied to the remote device over an
Keys SSH connection. To facilitate authentication on this link, a private/
public key pair must be generated and transferred to the remote
device.
When a key set is generated, the files are stored in /mnt/datalog/
SSHKeys/SyncMgr/. You should copy the public key file (id_rsa.pub)
from this location and store it in the appropriate location on the
remote device. Refer to the user documentation provided with your
remote device to determine where this location is. Do not remove
the private key from this location since the Sync Manager will not be
able to establish a secure connection.
You must copy the public key (or host fingerprint) from any remote
device you are connecting to into the /mnt/datalog/SSHKeys/
SyncMgr/known_hosts/ folder on your D400. This file likely has a
“.pub” extension; refer to the user documentation provided with your
remote device to determine where the key can be obtained.
Configure Sync Sets Up to 8 sync sets can be created at any time. Table 43 lists the
settings can be configured for each set:
Table 43: Settings for each sync set
Setting Description Range

Sync Set ID A unique number used by the system to Auto-incremented from 1. Once
identify the sync set. Not editable; a number has been assigned, it
automatically assigned. is never reused.
Destination IP The IP address of the remote device where Valid IPv4 address
Address the files are to be copied.
Destination User The username used for SSH authentication 1 to 128 ASCII characters
Name on the remote system.
Source Path Name The absolute directory pathname that is 2 to 120 ASCII characters
synched to the remote device. pointing to a valid location on
the D400 file system
Destination Path The absolute directory pathname that the 2 to 120 ASCII characters
Name files are to be copied to pointing to a valid location on
the remote device's file system

Setting Description Range

Check and rsync The amount of time, in seconds, that the 60 to 86400 seconds
Interval Sync Manager waits before checking the
source path for changes. If changed or
created files are detected, an rsync
operation is triggered.
Forced rsync The amount of time, in seconds, that the 60 to 86400 seconds
Interval Sync Manager waits before a forced rsync
operation is triggered, regardless of
detected changes.
This recreates files that have been deleted
from the remote device as well as forcing
the transfer of files whose changes may not
have been detected due to MD5 collision, an
extremely rare occurrence.
Table 44: Sync Set Example 1
Field Value
Sync Set ID 1
Destination IP Address 192.1681.1
Destination User Name admin
Source Path Name /mnt/datalog/arrm
Destination Path Name /cygdrive/c/Stations_Data
Check and rsync Interval 60
Forced rsync Interval 60
Field Value
Sync Set ID 2
Destination Path Name /cygdrive/c/Stations_Data/GW/Station_1/
D400_Name_1%D400_DESIGNATION
Where, %D400_DESIGNATION is the place holder for D400
Designation i.e. _A or _B.
For the above example, the destination path is:
For D400A:
/cygdrive/c/Stations_Data/GW/Station_1/D400_Name_1_A
For D400B:
/cygdrive/c/Stations_Data/GW/Station_1/D400_Name_1_B

Field Value
Sync Set ID 3
Destination Path Name /cygdrive/c/Stations_Data/GW/[Station_1,Station_2,Station_3]/
D400_Name_1%D400_DESIGNATION
Where, %D400_DESIGNATION is the place holder for the D400
Designation i.e. _ A or _B.
For the above example, the destination path is:
For D400A:
/cygdrive/c/Stations_Data/GW/[Station_1,Station_2,Station_3]/
D400_Name_1_A
For D400B:
/cygdrive/c/Stations_Data/GW/[Station_1,Station_2,Station_3]/
D400_Name_1_B
The Sync Manager only copies files to the remote device. Files are not deleted from the
remote device if they are deleted from the D400 after synchronization. Instead, they are
NOTE recreated during the next sync operation.
A forced rsync is performed upon each startup of your D400 device.
The D400 Designation Place holder %D400_DESIGNATION is only to be used with
redundant D400s.

Redundancy
If you are configuring your D400 for use within a redundant setup, you can configure
redundancy application settings through the Redundancy menu. The Redundancy
settings are described in Table 47.
Table 47: Redundancy setting descriptions
Setting Description
Current Configuration Use this command to view the current redundancy configuration.
Enable/Disable Redundancy Use this function
to enable or disable redundancy functionality within the D400.
Redundancy Type
The available types of redundancy that can be configured are:
• Warm Standby
• Hot Standby (Default)
Note: This configuration parameter must be set to the same value
on both D400s.
Heart Beat Configuration Configure Heart Beat Timeout
The interval within which the D400 must receive at least one
message or heartbeat from the other D400. The valid range is 100 to
1000 msec; the default is 300 msec.
on both D400s.
Configure heart Beat retries

Use this function to set the number of times the D400 re-transmits a
heartbeat message before assuming that the other D400 has failed.
The valid range is 1 to 10; the default is 3.
on both D400s.
Configure Heart Beat Communication Mechanism

Select the heartbeat communication option:
1. Single LAN (Default)
2. LAN1 and LAN2
3. LAN and Serial
4. LAN1, LAN2 and Serial
on both D400s
Note: This parameter is only applicable for Hot Standby
redundancy. If the heartbeat communication option includes a serial
link, then a primary and an optional backup serial port must be
configured on the Connection configuration page of online HMI.
In the case of Warm Standby redundancy, the heartbeat
communication option is fixed to serial only.
Configure IP Address of PEER Use this function to set the unique IP address of the other D400
D400 device configured within the redundant system. If the PEER D400
has a second Ethernet interface, you can configure it as well.
The maintenance IP addresses of the PEER D400 must be entered
here (see the Ethernet Connections topic in the D400 online help.
Username of PEER D400 Use this function to enter the username of an administrator user
account on the peer D400 unit (see Administrator Group Users). This
parameter value should be the same on both D400 units. This setting
is used in conjunction with the authentication mechanism defined in
section: “Configure authentication” on page 136.
Note: Both D400s must be configured with the same
authentication mode (i.e., either Local or Remote). The peer
username should be reconfigured when the authentication mode
changes from local to remote and vice versa.

Setting Description
Configure Time Sync with Use this function to enable or disable time synchronization of the
Standby standby D400 from the active D400. This option should be enabled
only if the standby D400 does not have an IRIG-B or NTP/SNTP based
time synchronization mechanism.
on both D400s.
Configure Enable/disable DTAs Use this function to enable DTA applications to run normally on the
in Standby standby D400.
If set to False, DTA applications suspend processing on the standby
D400.
This setting is applicable to LogicLinx, Calculator, and Load Shed
DTAs only.
on both D400s.
Configure D400 A/B Use this function to configure the A/B designation of the D400.
Designation This parameter is only used if a switch panel is not configured. If a
switch panel is configured, the D400 A/B Designation is read from
the switch panel and this parameter is not used.
Configure Switch Panel Type Use this function to configure the type of switch panel:
• MASTER: A change-over can be initiated from the switch panel.
The switch panel is also used to route serial connections to the
active unit.
• SLAVE: The switch panel is only used to route serial connections
to the active unit.
Note: This parameter is only applicable to Hot Standby
Redundancy. This parameter is only used, if switch panel is
configured (see section Redundancy Switch Panel).
In Warm Standby redundancy mode, this parameter is ignored since
the switch panel is always MASTER.
on both D400s.
Enable/Disable Non-sync If Non-Sync mode is disabled, then the standby D400 does not enter
Mode into non-sync mode at startup, even if the firmware or
configurations are not the same on both D400s (see the Non-Sync
Mode topic in the D400 online help).
on both D400s.

Power supply
The D400 provides a hard wired power supply failure alarm circuit as well as power supply
failure pseudo points through the system status manager. By default, the power supply
failure alarm is triggered whenever one or both supplies fail (single PSU alarm mode).
However, you can configure the D400 to only trigger an alarm when both supplies have
failed (redundant PSU alarm mode). The Power Supply settings are described in Table 48.
Table 48: Power supply setting descriptions
Setting Description
Configure Power Supply Use this function to display the power fail alarm mode that is
Failure Alarm Mode configured. You then have the option of switching to the alternate
alarm mode (see Table 49) for the Power Supply Unit (PSU).
Note: You must have FPGA version 2.0 or greater installed for this
feature to work. To check the FPGA version, enter dmesg -s 16392 |
grep -i FPGA at the D400 #>> command prompt and search for
FPGA in the output.
Table 49: Power supply operation - alternate alarm modes
Power Supply Unit Operation Alarm Mode

Redundant PSU Single PSU
Both supplies failed Alarm triggered Alarm triggered
Single supply failed Alarm triggered No alarm
Both supplies operating No alarm No alarm
Automatic record retrieval manager

From the ARRM menu, you can configure the Automated Record Retrieval Manager (ARRM)
which retrieves and stores record files from devices connected to the D400. For example,
the SELBinary DCA application retrieves and archives the Event Log files from the SEL IEDs/
numerical relays.
The Automated Record Retrieval Manager settings are described in Table 50.
ARRM uses the Distributed Network Protocol (DNP) and the IEC 61850 protocol to
communicate with a variety of devices and uses the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) or
MMS to transmit the files from the IED to the device over a local area network (LAN) or
serial connection.
Retrieved files are stored on the D400 file system in the folder /mnt/datalog/arrm/ with the
structure Company > Station > Device.
Table 50: Automated Record Retrieval Manager setting descriptions
Setting Description
Delete Records You can use the ARRM menu to delete the contents of these folder
structures, as well as temp and cache files, while leaving the
directory structure intact for future downloads.
You can also retrieve downloaded records from the D400 using any
FTP/SCP/SFTP client as needed or on a scheduled basis

Figure 61: ARRM connections
Suppress forced qualities to masters

From the Suppress forced qualities to masters menu, you can suppress forced
qualities being reported to the IEC101-104 Master for a configured duration of time.
When a master is configured in this mode:
• All of the values with Forced/Substituted flags are communicated to the Master as
value changes only.
• All other flags are still communicated normally.
Only elevated users (that is, administrator users with root access privileges) can execute
this functionality.
Re-starting the processes has no impact on the functionality.
This functionality is cancelled (and the forced qualities are reported back to the master):
• Upon time expiration, or
• When the D400 is rebooted.
Restore factory default

A root user or a super (“sudo”) user can restore a D400 to the factory default (or “clean”)
configuration.
After this command is initiated (prior to restoration), you are prompted to make a backup
copy of the current configuration onto a USB key.


Chapter 13: Servicing the D400
Servicing the D400
The D400 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.
Removing the D400 main module

You need to remove the D400 main module from the chassis to access the system battery
and the main CompactFlash card for maintenance.
Figure 62: D400 Main Module

CHAPTER 13: SERVICING THE D400
To remove and re- 1. Power down the D400.

insert the D400 main 2. Hand-loosen the two thumb screws on the front panel of the D400 main module.
module 3. Grasping the two handles, pull out the D400 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 against the chassis frame, hand-tighten the
two thumb screws (applying a torque of no more than 5.8 in-lb [0.66 Nm]) on the front
panel.
7. Power up the D400 and verify that the Power LED is illuminated.
Replacing the battery

The lithium battery maintains power to the D400's NVRAM if there is a power disconnect.
The D400 is supplied with a 1/2AA 3.6 V 0.9 Ah Lithium battery that you must insert on the
D400 main board when the D400 is installed. To ensure the battery is good, it is
recommended you check the battery voltage before installation and replace the battery
every five years.
You can access the battery compartment by removing the D400 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.
Figure 63: D400 Battery Location
BT1

Before you remove the battery…

Note the following items before you begin battery replacement:
• Disconnect power to the D400 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 electrostatically sensitive
components. Electrostatically sensitive components are located near the battery.
Removing the battery causes the internal clock to reset and the non-volatile RAM to be
erased.
NOTE
Supported battery types

The D400 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 51: Supported Battery Types
Manufacturer Manufacturer part number.

®
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 battery

Ensure that all hazardous live circuits are isolated or disconnected before attempting
battery replacement.
1. Power down the D400.

2. Remove the D400 main module from the chassis. See “Removing the D400 main
module” on page 159.
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 main module.
8. Power up the D400 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).
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 is never powered down, the life of the battery
should exceed five years. The life of the battery is severely shortened if the battery is left
connected while the D400 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

Dual ethernet upgrade kit with card 580-3410

The D400 Dual Ethernet Upgrade Kit allows you to upgrade your existing D400 device to
support dual Ethernet network connections. This upgrade kit contains the following
components:
• PC/104-PLUS 10/100/1000BASE-TX Dual Ethernet card (GE part number 580-3410)
• Ethernet card to main board cable assemblies (GE part numbers 977-0544 and 977-
0549)
• Phillips screws (4 pieces)
• Hexagonal standoffs (4 pieces)
• Hexagonal nuts (4 pieces)
Valid combinations
This upgrade can be performed using the following components:
D400 Main Board Ethernet Module Card Network Cards

GE part # 520-0205LF [1.0 GHz] GE part # 580-3410 GE part # 520-0218LF [NET1 slot]
GE part # 520-0232LF [1.6 GHz] GE part # 520-0213LF [NET2 slot]
GE part # 520-0214LF [NET2 slot]
GE part # 520-0215LF [NET2 slot]
GE part # 520-0218LF [NET2 slot]*
* This configuration is only
supported with firmware v5.01
configured for PRP.
Perform this procedure on an ESD-safe surface to prevent damage to the D400 device and
its components.
Installing the 580-3410 dual ethernet card

The 580-3410 dual ethernet card only works in conjunction with the 1.0 GHz or 1.6 GHz
CPU.
NOTE
To install the Dual Ethernet Upgrade Kit:
1. Power down your D400 device.
2. Remove the D400 main module from the chassis. See “Removing the D400 main
3. Locate the four mounting holes in the D400 main module PCB board noted below.
Attach the hexagonal standoffs to the top of the main board and secure the standoffs
using the four provided hexagonal nuts.

Figure 64: Dual Ethernet upgrade kit - four mounting holes
4. Plug the first provided cable assembly (GE part number 977-0544) into connector
LAN2 and LED2 on PC/104 card and connector P3 on the main board.
5. Plug the second provided cable assembly (GE part number 975-0549) into connector
LAN1 and LED1 on PC/104 card and connector J7 on the main board.
6. Confirm all shunts on: JP1 are in position 2-3; JP2 are not installed; JP3 are in position
1-2; JP4 are not installed. Figure 65 shows the shunt positions on the 580-3410 card.
Figure 65: Dual Ethernet upgrade card 580-3410 - jumper settings

The proper orientation of the LED1/2 connector is for the polarity tab keying feature to
be facing out towards the card edge), and for the LAN1/2 connector polarity tab
NOTE keying feature to be facing in from the card edge.
7. Attach the Ethernet Module card to the expansion slot and secure using the four
provided Philips screws.
Figure 66: Dual Ethernet upgrade kit with card 580-3410 - attach Ethernet module card
8. Re-insert the D400 main module.

9. Power up the D400 and configure the network connections as required using d400cfg.
Refer to chapter: “Using the D400 Local Configuration Utility” on page 133 for more
information.

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 contains two CompactFlash cards on the main board to store software and data:
• Main CompactFlash card located at connector P2 stores system firmware
• User CompactFlash card located at connector P1 is accessible from the front panel
and stores system data such as event logs
650 MHz and 1.0 GHz Use the following Industrial Temp CompactFlash cards for 650 MHz and 1.0 GHz D400
D400 main processors main processors:
• GE part number: 160-0125 (1 GB Industrial Temp CompactFlash)

for the Main or User CompactFlash.
(Used on 520-0204/520-0205/520-0205LF/520-0232LF main boards)
• GE part number: 160-0124 (16 GB Industrial Temp CompactFlash)
for the User CompactFlash
CompactFlash cards from a D400 1.0 GHz main board are not compatible with a D400
1.6 GHz main board,
D400 1.0 GHz CompactFlash cards can be identified by the absence of “1.6GHz+” text on
the CompactFlash label.
1.6 GHz D400 main Use the following Industrial Temp CompactFlash cards for the 1.6 GHz D400 main
processor processor:
• GE part number: 160-0141 (1 GB Industrial Temp CompactFlash, DMA Access) for the
Main or User CompactFlash (Used on 520-0232LF - RoHS compliant main board)
• GE part number: 160-0142 (16 GB Industrial Temp CompactFlash, DMA Access) for the
User CompactFlash (Used on 520-0232LF - RoHS compliant main board)
CompactFlash cards from a D400 1.6 GHz main module are not compatible with a D400
1.0 GHz main module.
D400 1.6 GHz CompactFlash cards can be identified by the “1.6GHz+” text on the
CompactFlash label.
To change the Main 1. Power down the D400.

CompactFlash card 2. Remove the D400 main module from the chassis. See “Removing the D400 main
If your D400 contains the Redundant Twisted-Pair Ethernet + COM2 Port Adapter:
2.1. Unscrew the four Philips screws attaching the PC/104-Plus Ethernet Module
card to the expansion slot.
2.2. 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.
– Reattach the Ethernet Module to the expansion slot and replace the four screws.
5. Replace the D400 main module.
6. Power up the D400.

Figure 67: Replace the main CompactFlash card
PC/104-Plus
Ethernet Module
Eject button
Connector P2
To change the User 1. Power down the D400.

CompactFlash card 2. Using a Phillips Screwdriver, remove the screws from the CompactFlash slot cover
located on the front panel of the D400 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.
Figure 68: Change the user CompactFlash card
Replacing the power supply

The D400 may contain one or two power supplies (AC-DC and/or DC/DC) in the power
supply slots. The D400 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 front panel.

If the D400 contains dual power supplies, you can replace one power supply unit without
having to power down the D400, as long as the other power supply unit is operational.
The D400 power supplies do not contain user replaceable fuses. The entire power supply
module must be replaced if the fuse has failed.
NOTE
Figure 69: D400 Power Supply Unit
ower Supply
Slot 1
Power Supply
Slot 2
Before You Remove Note the following items before you begin power supply replacement.
the Power Supply… • Ensure the other power supply unit (if available) is functioning (the green Power LED is
illuminated) to ensure that the D400 doesn’t power down during replacement.
• Make sure that the unit is wired in accordance with “Power connections” on page 82.
Dangerous voltages may be present after the power supply chassis has been removed
from the D400. Wait 10 seconds for stored energy to dissipate.
To replace D400 1. If only a single power supply unit is installed (in Slot 1), power down the D400. If dual
power supply units power supplies are installed (in Slot 1 and Slot 2), ensure that the secondary unit is
functioning.
2. Hand-loosen the two thumb 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 against the chassis frame, hand-
tighten the two thumb screws (applying a torque of no more than 5.8 in-lb [0.66 Nm])
on the front panel.
6. Verify that the Power LED is illuminated on the replaced power supply unit.

Chapter 14: Removing the D400 from

Service
Removing the D400 from Service
When the D400 is to be removed from service, it is necessary to:

• Remove the configuration data and sensitive information from:
– The D400
– A PC if SGConfig was used to remotely configure the D400
• Dispose of the equipment.
Service life
The expected service life of a D400 is 20 years when the environment and electrical
conditions are within stated specifications.
Remove configuration data and sensitive

information from the D400
In the event that it is necessary to remove the configuration data and sensitive information
from the D400 (for example, the D400 is being disposed of or being returned for
maintenance [i.e., RMA]), this chapter provides the data removal procedure.
It may also be necessary to remove data from a PC that has run ConfigPro or SGConfig for
the purpose of configuring a D400. Again, this chapter provides the data removal
procedure.
To remove configuration data and sensitive information from the D400:
1. Remove the D400 user compact flash card (also known as the secondary flash card)
located at the front of the unit.
2. Destroy the user compact flash card in order to prevent access to the user flash card
content.

CHAPTER 14: REMOVING THE D400 FROM SERVICE
GE recommends that you destroy the device (i.e., shred, disintegrate, pulverize, or
incinerate by burning the device in a licensed incinerator) as per Draft NIST Special
Publication 800-88 Revision 1, Guidelines for Media Sanitization, Recommendations of the
National Institute of Standards and Technology:
(http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/drafts/800-88-rev1/sp800_88_r1_draft.pdf).
The primary flash card contains other useful D400 information. The primary flash card can
also be destroyed to prevent access to the device firmware.
Removing configuration data on a PC

If SGConfig has been used to configure the D400, configuration data resides on the data
storage media (e.g., hard drives, memory cards, etc.) of the PC running SGConfig.
The D400 configuration data can be removed from the PC by either:
• Recommended: Physically removing and destroying the data storage media, or
• Using a program to securely wipe (that is, completely erase) the data storage media
(that is, not just reformat or remove the names of the files from the file allocation
table).
Equipment disposal
To prevent non-intended use of the unit, remove the modules, dismantle the unit, and
recycle the metal when possible.
Other than the battery, there are no special requirements for disposal of the unit at the end
its service life.

Appendix A: Standards & Protection
Standards & Protection
This Appendix lists the standards with which the D400 has been tested for compliance.
Compliance standards
Compliance standards are listed for the following categories:
• Emission standards; see Table 52
• Immunity standards; see Table 53
• Safety publications; see Table 54
• Environmental standards; see Table 55
• Communication Standards; see Table 56
Table 52: Emission standards
Standard Name Description Test Specification

1 ISM RF equipment – Electromagnetic Radiated Emissions 30 MHz to
EN55011 (CISPR 11)
disturbance characteristics 1 GHz
Conducted Emissions 150 kHz to
30 MHz
IEC 60255-25 Electromagnetic emission tests for
measuring relays and protection
equipment
IEC 61000-3-2 Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current <= 16 A per
phase)
IEC 61000-3-3 Limitation of voltage changes, voltage
fluctuations and flicker in public low-
voltage supply systems, for equipment
with input current <= 16 A per phase and
not subject to conditional connection
1
To comply, all RS232 cables must be double shielded (that is, foil shield plus braid).

APPENDIX A: STANDARDS & PROTECTION
Table 53: Immunity standards

IEC 61000-4-2 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) immunity
IEC 60255-22-2 test
IEEE® C37.90.3
IEC 61000-4-3 Radiated, radio-frequency
IEC 60255-22-3 electromagnetic field immunity test
IEEE C37.90.2 (10 V/m)
IEC 61000-4-4 Electrical fast transient/burst immunity
IEC 60255-22-4 test
IEEE C37.90.1
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge immunity test
IEC 61000-4-6 Immunity to conducted disturbances,
IEC 60255-22-6 induced by radio-frequency fields
IEC 60255-22-1 1 MHz burst immunity test
IEC 61000-4-8 Power frequency magnetic field immunity
test
IEC 61000-4-12 Ring wave immunity test
IEC 60255-22-1 Damped Oscillatory and Ring wave
Ontario Hydro A-28M-82
IEEE C37.90.1 Oscillatory SWC Waveform Immunity
IEEE C37.90.1 Temperature Testing: Operational Test
IEEE C37.90.1 Temperature Testing: Non-operational
Test
IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage dips, short interruptions and
voltage variations immunity tests
IEC 61000-4-16 Test for immunity to conducted, common
mode disturbances in the frequency
range 0 Hz to 150 kHz
IEC 61000-4-17 Ripple on DC input power port immunity
test
IEC 61000-4-18 Damped oscillatory wave immunity test
IEC 61000-4-29+ Voltage dips, short interruptions and
voltage variations on DC input power port
immunity test
This standard only applies when using
high voltage DC as the source (100 VDC to
300 VDC).
IEC 60255-11 Interruptions to and alternating
component (ripple) in DC auxiliary
energizing quantity of measuring relays
Table 54: Safety publications

IEC 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical
equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use - General requirements
IEC 60255-5 Insulation coordination for measuring
relays and protection equipment-
Requirements and tests

Table 55: Environmental standards

IEC 60068-2-1 Cold 2 hours non powered, soak at −
40 °C, then warm to −20 °C and
leave powered for 16 hours
IEC 60068-2-2 Dry Heat 16 hours powered at +65 °C
IEC 60068-2-6 Vibration (sinusoidal) A logarithmic sweep from 10 Hz
IEC 60255-21-1 to 150 Hz to 10 Hz at 1 oct/min
for 1 sweep cycle in the 3
orthogonal axes.
Acceleration level 1 g
IEC 60068-2-27 Shock - Operating Response Test Pulse shape: Half sine Pulse
Shock - Non-Operating Withstand Test duration: 11 mS
- Operating Response Test:
Acceleration level: 5 g's
- Non-Operating Withstand
Test: Acceleration level: 15 g's
3 pulses per polarity per axis for
a total of 18 pulses
IEC 60068-2-29 Bump – Non operating test Pulse shape: Half sine Pulse
duration: 11 mS Acceleration
level: 10 g's
1000 pulses per polarity per axis
for a total of 6000 pulses
IEC 60068-2-30 Damp heat, cyclic (12 h + 12 h cycle)
IEC 60068-2-31 Drop and topple Dropping on each face Dropping
on each corner Toppling (or
pushover)
For a total of 12 drops
IEC 60068-2-78 Humidity Testing 96 hours steady state humidity
at 40 °C & 93% RH
IEC 60255-21-2 Shock and bump tests
IEEE 1613, Section Power Supply Temperature Testing Temperature range:
4.1.1 Operational −20 °C to +65 °C
IEEE 1613, Section Power Supply Temperature Testing Non- Temperature range:
4.1.1 operational −40 °C to +85 °C
Table 56: Communication standards

IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD Access Method (and physical
layer specifications)
IEC 61850-3 Communication networks and systems in
substation – General requirements
IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD Access Method (and physical
layer specifications)


Appendix B: Installing and

Connecting DNP3 I/O Modules
Installing and Connecting DNP3 I/O Modules
This Appendix describes how to install and connect DNP3 I/O modules, and connect to the
D400.
For more details on the DNP3 I/O module, refer to the 994-0085 Installation and
Maintenance Guide.
Overall procedure to install and connect DNP3 I/O

modules
To install and connect DNP3 I/O modules:
1. Configure the DNP3 I/O module from the D400 HMI.
See section “D400 connection to DNP3 I/O modules” on page 71 for the procedure to
configure the D400.
2. Physically locate and mount DNP3 I/O module in a 19 inch rack or cabinet.
See section “Installing DNP3 I/O modules in a rack”.
3. Connect the DNP3 I/O module to site ground.
See section “Connecting to protective ground” on page 176.
4. Interconnect the DNP3 I/O modules and connect power:
– For low voltage DNP3 I/O, see section “Connecting DNP3 I/O modules (Low
Voltage)” on page 178.
– For high voltage DNP3 I/O where connection is made to an external power supply,
see section “Connecting DNP3 I/O modules (High Voltage)” on page 180.
5. Turn power on to the module, and test it to make sure it is functioning properly.
It is recommended that you complete the above procedure before connecting and testing
your field wiring.

APPENDIX B INSTALLING AND CONNECTING DNP3 I/O MODULES
Installing DNP3 I/O modules in a rack

Rack spacing
When mounting multiple DNP3 I/O modules in a rack, or when mounting DNP3 I/O
modules in a rack with other equipment, verify that there is at least one rack unit (RU) of
space above and below the DNP03 I/O module to allow for cooling air flow and cable
routing (1 RU = 1.75 inches or 44.5 mm).
Required clearances
The exterior dimensions of the DNP3 I/O module are:
Dimension Measurement
Width 19 inches (483 mm)
Height 5.25 inches (133.4 mm)
Depth 2.5 inches (63.5 mm)
Allow about 14 inches (356 mm) of total cabinet depth, to provide clearance for cables and
maintenance access.
Rack mounting procedure

To mount the DNP3 I/O module in a rack:
1. Determine the location of the DNP3 I/O module in a 19-inch mounting rack.
2. Install, but do not tighten the top two mounting screws.
Install the DNP3 I/O module with the LEDs visible from the front of the rack.
NOTE
3. Slide the DNP3 I/O module over the top mounting screws and drop down into position.
4. Insert the bottom mounting screws.
5. Tighten all four mounting screws.
You are now ready to connect ground to the DNP I/O module. See “Connecting to
protective ground” on page 176.
Connecting to protective ground

Connect your DNP3 I/O module to site ground, using a separate 2.05 mm (12 AWG) Yellow/
Green wire.
Each type of DNP I/O Module has a different ground point, as shown in the examples of
Table 57.
The location of the protective ground terminal varies between WESTERM I/O module types.
Refer to Module Layout drawing of your module for detailed information. For example, see
Table 57.

APPENDIX B: INSTALLING AND CONNECTING DNP3 I/O MODULES
Table 57: Site ground connection examples
Module Type Site Ground Connection

DC Analog Input Module
47 48 49 50
TB1
97 98 99 100
2.05AWG
12 mm (12 AWG)
green wire
GND Wire
Site
Site Ground
Digital Input Module

63 64 65 66
TB1
129 130 131 132
12 AWG
2.05 mm (12 AWG)
GRN
green GND
wire
Site
Site Ground
Control Output Module

50 51 52 53
TB1
103 104 105 106
2.05 mm (12 AWG)

12 AWG
green GND
GRN wire
Site
Site Ground
Combination Input Output Module

47 48 49 50
TB1
97 98 99 100
2.05
12 mm
AWG (12 AWG)
green wire
Green Wire
Site
Site Ground
After site ground has been connected, you are now ready to connect power, and DNP3 link
cabling to the DNP I/O module. See “Connecting DNP3 I/O modules (Low Voltage)” on
page 178 or “Connecting DNP3 I/O modules (High Voltage)” on page 180.

Connecting DNP3 I/O modules (Low Voltage)

For a Low Voltage (LV) DNP3 I/O module, connect the:
• Interconnect cabling between each DNP3 I/O module, and
• Power to the last DNP3 I/O module of the chain.
DNP3 I/O module (LV) interconnect cabling

The DNP3 I/O module interconnect cabling is shown in Figure 70.
Figure 70: Interconnect cabling between each DNP3 I/O module and power (LV)
Cable To RTU Master
To D400 (RTU Master)
GE Part
RTU Master
Number
Cable: D400 (RTU Master)
GE Part Number: 977-0503
First DNP I/O
J1
J1 Module
IP-Server 977-0503 J2
J2
Standard Cables To
To Field
FieldEquipment
Equipment
DB9 male to
DB9 male
(GE part number Second DNP I/O
977-0089) J1
J1 Module
J2
J2
Pin Function
1 GND
To
To Field
FieldEquipment
Equipment
4 +DC1
5 -DC1 Daisy-chained
6 TX/RX2 to other DNP I/O
7 TX/RX2 Modules
Other Not Used
Last DNP I/O

J1
J1 Module
J2
J2
Cable: GE Part Number

977-0500 To Field
To Field Equipment
Equipment
To Power
To Power Source
Source
After DNP3 I/O modules have been interconnected, you are now ready to connect power
to the DNP3 I/O modules. See “DNP3 I/O module (LV) connection to the Power Source” on
page 179.

APPENDIX B: INSTALLING AND CONNECTING DNP3 I/O MODULES
DNP3 I/O module (LV) connection to the Power Source

Connect the power supply to the last DNP3 I/O module in the chain.
The cable from J2 on the last DNP3 I/O module to the power source (GE part number 977-
0500) provides the connections shown in the wiring diagram of Figure 71.
Figure 71: Power cable 977-0500 wiring diagram
DB9 Male Power Supply
1
2 Not Connected
3
4 + DC +V
5 - DC -V
6
7
Not Connected
8
9

Connecting DNP3 I/O modules (High Voltage)

For a High-Voltage (HV) DNP I/O Module, for example: WESTERM D20SZ (517-0249-ML):
1. Interconnect the DNP3 link cabling between each DNP3 I/O module.
2. Connect pins 1 and 2 (and also pins 3 and 4 if a redundant power supply is used) on
TB2 to an External Power Supply (40 to 150 VDC) as shown in Figure 72.
Figure 72: Interconnect cabling between each DNP3 I/O module and power (HV)
To D400 (RTU Master)
Cable: D400 (RTU Master) To Ext Power

External DNP 3
GE Part Number: 977-0503 I/O Module
Power Supply
To Field Equipment
To Ext Power
To Field Equipment
To Ext Power
To Ext Power
To Field Equipment
The location of the External (Ext) Power Supply terminal varies between WESTERM I/O
module types.
NOTE
Connecting to a D400
When connecting the DNP3 I/O modules to the D400, configure the D400 port for 2-wire
mode. Refer to section: “RS-485 connections” on page 58 which indicates the
corresponding cable connections.

Appendix C: List of Acronyms
List of Acronyms
Acronym Definitions
This Appendix lists and defines the acronyms used in this manual.
Acronym Definition
A Amperes, unit of measure
AEL Accessible Emission Limit
ANSI American National Standards Institute
AWG American Wire Gauge, unit of measure
bps Bits per second, unit of measure
CCU Central Control Unit
CE Mark Mandatory conformity mark for products placed on the market in the
European Economic Area (EEA)
CISPR Special international committee on radio interference
CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
COM1/COM2 Communications port
CPU Central Processing Unit
CSR Certificate Signing Request
CU Customs Union
dBm Decibel-milliwatt, unit of measure - an electrical power unit in decibel (dB)
DCD Data Carrier Detect
DCE Data Communications Equipment
DFR Digital Fault Recorders
DPMS Display Power Management Signaling
DTE Data Terminal Equipment
EAC The new mark of conformity for CU (Customs Union) countries
EIA Electronic Industries Alliance
EMC Electromagnetic Capability
EMI Electromagnetic Interference

APPENDIX C: LIST OF ACRONYMS
Acronym Definition
EPUP Environmental Protection Use Period
ESD ElectroStatic Discharge
EU European Union
FDIR Fault Detection, Isolation, and Restoration
FPGA Field-Programmable Gate Array
GE General Electric
GUI Graphical User Interface (also called Human Machine Interface – HMI)
HCMOS High-speed CMOS
HCS Hard Clad Silica
HMI Human Machine Interface (also called Graphical User Interface – GUI)
HTTP HyperText Transfer Protocol
HTTPS Designated the use of HTTP but with a different default port and an additional
encryption/authentication layer between HTTP and TCP
Hz Hertz, unit of measure for frequency
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission Standards
IED Intelligent Electronic Device
ILS Instrument Landing System
in-lb Inch-pound, unit of measure for energy
IRIG-B Inter Range Instrumentation Group (IRIG) - an American standardized network
time code format
JRE JAVA Runtime Environment
JVM Java Virtual Machine
Kbps Kilo bits per second, unit of measure
KVM Keyboard, Video, Mouse
kVRMS kilo Volts (root mean square), unit of measure
LAN Local Area Network
lb Pound, unit of measure for weight
LED Light Emitting Diode
LTC Load Tap Changer
Mb Mega bits, unit of measure
MB Mega bytes, unit of measure
Mbps Mega bits per second, unit of measure
MBps Mega bytes per second, unit of measure
MCV Maximum concentration values
MDI Medium Dependent Interface
MDIX Medium Dependent Interface, Crossover
MOS Metal oxide semiconductor
ms milliseconds, unit of measure
NIC Network Interface Card
Nm Newton-meter, measure of energy
NTP Network Time Protocol
NVRAM Non-Volatile Random Access Memory
PC Personal Computer
PLC Programmable Logic Controllers
POF Plastic Optical Fiber
PPP Point-to-point protocol
PRF Protective Relay Faults

Acronym Definition
PRP Parallel Redundancy Protocol
PSU Power Supply Unit
PTC Positive Temperature Coefficient
RMA Return Merchandise Authorization
RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances
RTU Remote terminal unit
Rx Receive
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
SCP Secure Copy Program (SCP
SNTP Standard Network Time Protocol
SOE Sequence of Events
SQL™ Structured Query Language
SSH Secure Shell
SSL Secure Sockets Layer
SVGA Super Video Graphics Array
TIA Telecommunication Industries Association
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol - Internet Protocol
TLS Transport Sockets Layer
TTL Transistor-Transistor Logic
Tx Transmit
UNC Unified coarse thread
UNF Unified fine thread
URL Universal Resource Locator
USB Universal Serial Bus
UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair
VA Volt Amps, unit of measure
VAC Volts, Alternating Current, unit of measure
VDC Volts, Direct Current, unit of measure


Appendix D: Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
This appendix provides the warranty and revision history.
Warranty
For products shipped as of 1 October 2013, GE Grid Solutions warrants most of its GE
manufactured products for 10 years. For warranty details including any limitations and
disclaimers, see the GE Grid Solutions Terms and Conditions at
https://www.gegridsolutions.com/multilin/warranty.htm
For products shipped before 1 October 2013, the standard 24-month warranty applies.
Revision history
Version Revision Date Change Description
1.00 0 July 12, 2006 Document created
1 Nov. 17, 2006 Deleted Supported Devices sections.
Moved signal definitions to Chapter 4 and added more
connections information.
Added Chapter “Setting Up the D400.”
2 Feb. 28, 2007 Added RoHS and recycling info, updated RS-485 channel
numbering order
3 July 31, 2007 Added chapter 7, updated network interface setup, updated
ordering guide. General editing for commercial release.
4 Sept. 12, 2007 Updates to hardware platform
5 Sept. 29, 2007 Revised power/system alarms sections & Local HMI function
6 Nov. 29, 2007 Updated required JVM version from 5.0 to 6.0
7 June 16, 2008 Added 1.0 GHz CPU information
8 Sept. 10, 2008 Added 100Base-FX Hot Standby Fiber Optic Ethernet Adapter
1.10 0 Nov. 6, 2008 Added system redundancy and system status manager
1 Nov. 10, 2008 Revised system redundancy wiring diagrams and procedure
2 Dec. 3, 2008 Added minor notes to redundancy section
3 Jul. 21, 2009 Added modem settings and redundant power feed in
redundant serial panel diagram

APPENDIX D: MISCELLANEOUS
Version Revision Date Change Description

1.20 0 Apr. 6, 2010 Changed RS-485 adapter card default setting to 2-wire.
1.30 0 Jan 27, 2012 Added content for Hot Standby configuration.
1 Feb 17, 2012 Added GE part numbers for CompactFlash to the Changing the
CompactFlash section.
2 Mar 20, 2012 Added Appendix C: List of Acronyms
3 Jun 29, 2012 Updated the RoHS Material Declaration.
4 Aug 31, 2012 Added Dual ethernet upgrade kit for card 580-3410
5 May 7, 2013 Added product disclaimer.
6 Aug 15, 2013 Removed product disclaimer.
Updated the RoHS Material Declaration Data Content by
Assembly table.
Updated IRIG-B input adapter section; removed SW3.
Corrected the Power Fail Alarm section.
Updated the Changing the Compact Flash section.
7 Oct 18, 2013 Added note for 580-3410 dual ethernet card; not used with
1 GHz CPU.
Replaced 501-0612 part number with D400-DE-UPGRADE.
Added Battery Removal section.
8 Nov 6, 2013 Added Service Pack & Service Updates information for
firmware to Chapter 2.
9 Nov 29 2013 Added Product Specifications > Environmental > Operating
Temperature notes.
10 Jan 14 2014 Corrected Glass optical fiber receiver sensitivity in Glass Optic
Fiber section.
11 Apr 30, 2014 Added SW1/SW2 settings for RS-232 adapter card
configuration options. Corrected RS-485 4-wire devices -
Wiring Connection drawing for RX1+ and RX1-.
12 May 7, 2014 Added reference to module layout 520-0207 for the RS-232
adapter card configuration options.
1.40 0 Jul 25, 2014 Added 1.6 GHz CPU (520-0232LF) Added connection from D400
to DNP 3 I/O Modules
2.00 0 Nov 24, 2014 Moved some content to this manual from the D400 Software
Configuration Guide V3.20 /V4.10 (SWM0066).
Added 1.6 GHz CPU. Updated D400 Configuration Utility.
Changed RS-232 Adapter - Switch SW1/SW2 content.
1 Feb 20, 2015 Updated Figure: RS-232 adapter top side.
Added NOTICES to section: Changing the CompactFlash.
Added D400 firmware version and JRE support table.
Replaced D400 firmware version 5.00 with 5.01.
2 Mar 20, 2015 Corrected D400 firmware and CPU compatibility table to show
that FW v5.01 is compatible with a 1.0 GHz CPU.
Corrected link to order Upgrade Kit.
2.10 0 June 26, 2015 Added d400cfg content for new commands.
1 Sep 10, 2015 Removed System Parameters from d400cfg local
configuration utility.
2 Oct 20, 2015 Added EAC compliance content.
2.20 0 Jun 17, 2016 Re-branded for GE Grid Solutions.
Notice added for discontinuance of 520-0219/520-0219LF
COM2 Port Adapter card.
Changed commands in the Using the Local Configuration
Utility chapter.
Added new features to Introducing D400 Features chapter.
Added torque limit for main module and power supply module
thumb screws.
2.30 0 Mar 27, 2017 Updated Firmware Compatibility and Java Compatibility
tables.
Removed references to Ethernet 100BaseSX.

Index
Numerics B
10BASE-FL HOT STANDBY FIBER OPTIC ETHERNET SWITCH BATTERY
49 check voltage ....................................................................................... 162
10BASE-FX HOT STANDBY FIBER OPTIC ETHERNET ADAPTER cleaning and handling ..................................................................... 162
................................................................................................................... 50 insert ........................................................................................................ 161
2-WIRE CONNECTIONS ......................................................................... 59 installation ................................................................................................33
4-PORT TWISTED-PAIR ETHERNET SWITCH ............................... 48 life .......................................................................................................27, 162
configuration options ......................................................................... 48 recycling ................................................................................................. 162
4-WIRE CONNECTIONS ......................................................................... 60 replace ..........................................................................................160, 161
types supported .................................................................................. 161
A
ACCESS HMI ................................................................................................ 96 C
ACCOUNTS CABLING
create user ............................................................................................... 91 overview ....................................................................................................57
ADAPTER requirements ...........................................................................................59
IRIG-B distribution ................................................................................ 64 CARD SETTINGS .........................................................................................36
IRIG-B input .............................................................................................. 63 CARDS, COMMUNICATION ...................................................................35
ALARM CE MARK COMPLIANCE ................................................................. 17, 27
power fail .................................................................................................. 85 CHANGE ...............................................................................................36, 185
power supply .......................................................................................... 85 CHANGE THE COMPACTFLASH ...................................................... 166
system fail ................................................................................................ 86 CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE ............................................................... 162
APPLICATIONS ......................................................................................... 116 CLEAN AND HANDLE BATTERY ...................................................... 162
automation ........................................................................................... 115 CLIENT APPLICATIONS ........................................................................114
client ........................................................................................................ 114 COM2 PORT ADAPTER ............................................................................51
redundant operation ........................................................................ 116 configuration options ..........................................................................51
server ....................................................................................................... 115 COMMUNICATION CARDS ............................................................ 35, 47
system point db .................................................................................. 115 10base-fl hot standby fiber optic ethernet switch ................49
types ........................................................................................................ 114 10base-fx hot standby fiber optic ethernet adapter ...........50
APPROVAL 4-port twisted-pair ethernet switch .............................................48
CE mark ..............................................................................................17, 27 change settings .....................................................................................36
EAC .......................................................................................................18, 27 com2 port adapter ...............................................................................51
AUTHENTICATION, CONFIGURE .................................................... 136 fiber optic serial adapter ...................................................................43
AUTOMATIC RECORD RETRIEVAL MANAGER ......................... 156 IRIG-B input adapter ............................................................................44
AUTOMATION APPLICATIONS ......................................................... 115 redundant twisted pair ethernet + com2 port adapter ......52
RS-232 adapter ......................................................................................36
RS-485 adapter ......................................................................................40

INDEX
types ...........................................................................................................36 IRIG-B ..........................................................................................................63

USB KVM & audio adapter ................................................................54 local HMI ....................................................................................................69
COMPANY ADDRESS ...............................................................................10 modem .......................................................................................................67
COMPLIANCE network .............................................................................................. 56, 65
CE ......................................................................................................... 17, 27 plastic optical fiber ...............................................................................62
EAC ....................................................................................................... 18, 27 power ..........................................................................................................82
COMPLIANCE, STANDARDS AND PROTECTION ..................... 171 RS-232 ........................................................................................................58
CONFIGURATION RS-485 ........................................................................................................58
fiber optic serial adapter switch sw1 ..........................................43 serial ............................................................................................................55
file format .............................................................................................. 123 test the network .....................................................................................96
IRIG-B input adapter switch sw1 ...................................................45 types ............................................................................................................55
IRIG-B input adapter switch sw2 ...................................................46 CREATE
management ....................................................................................... 123 supervisor password ...........................................................................94
RS-232 adapter switch sw1/sw2 ...................................................38 user accounts .........................................................................................91
RS-232 adapter switch sw3/sw4 ...................................................39
RS-485 adapter switch sw1/sw2 ...................................................40
RS-485 adapter switch sw3/sw4 ...................................................42 D
steps ......................................................................................................... 123 D400 HMI ...................................................................................................107
tool ............................................................................................................ 120 DATA, VIEWING .......................................................................................129
CONFIGURATION DATA DIGITAL EVENT MANAGEMENT ......................................................128
removal from D400 ........................................................................... 169
DISPOSAL ...................................................................................................170
removal from PC ................................................................................ 170
DNP 3 I/O MODULES
CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
connection configuration ..................................................................71
10base-fl hot standby fiber optic ethernet switch ................49
high voltage connection .................................................................180
10base-fx hot standby fiber optic ethernet adapter ...........50
install in rack ........................................................................................176
4-port twisted-pair ethernet switch .............................................48
low voltage connection ...................................................................178
com2 port adapter ...............................................................................51
protective ground ..............................................................................176
fiber optic serial adapter ...................................................................43
DNP3 SOFTWARE ...................................................................................117
IRIG-B distribution adapter ..............................................................47
DOCUMENTATION
IRIG-B input adapter ............................................................................45
additional ..................................................................................................13
redundant twisted pair ethernet + com2 port adapter ......53
audience ....................................................................................................13
RS-232 adapter ......................................................................................37
RS-485 adapter ......................................................................................40
DUAL ETHERNET UPGRADE KIT
USB KVM & audio adapter ................................................................54 card 580-3410 .....................................................................................163
change the compactflash ..............................................................166
CONFIGURATION UTILITY, START .................................................. 134
valid combinations ............................................................................163
CONFIGURE
authentication ..................................................................................... 136
connection to DNP 3 I/O modules ................................................71
firewall settings ................................................................................... 143 E
host names ........................................................................................... 145 EAC COMPLIANCE ............................................................................. 18, 27
hot standby redundancy ................................................................ 100 EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL .......................................................................170
network interfaces ............................................................................ 137 EXECUTING COMMANDS ...................................................................129
network settings ................................................................................. 136 EXTERNAL POWER REQUIREMENTS ...............................................83
power .........................................................................................................82
redundancy .......................................................................................... 154
secure access ...................................................................................... 140
sync manager ..................................................................................... 151
F
time .......................................................................................................... 146 FACTORY DEFAULT
time synchronization ....................................................................... 146 fiber optic serial adapter ...................................................................43
warm standby redundancy .............................................................97 IRIG-B input adapter ............................................................................45
CONNECTION RS-232 adapter ......................................................................................37
2-wire .........................................................................................................59 RS-485 adapter ......................................................................................40
4-wire .........................................................................................................60 FAILOVER SEQUENCE .............................................................................71
DNP 3 I/O modules ............................................................................ 175 FEATURES ......................................................................................................21
fiber optic serial .....................................................................................62 FIBER OPTIC SERIAL ADAPTER ...........................................................43
front maintenance port .....................................................................70 configuration options ..........................................................................43
glass optical fiber ..................................................................................62 factory default ........................................................................................43
hot standby fiber optic .......................................................................65 switch sw1 configuration ..................................................................43

INDEX
FIBER OPTIC SERIAL CONNECTIONS .............................................. 62 configuration options ..........................................................................45

FILE TRANSFER ....................................................................................... 110 factory default ........................................................................................45
FIRMWARE, UPGRADE ........................................................................... 11 switch sw1 configuration ..................................................................45
FRONT switch sw2 configuration ..................................................................46
maintenance port .......................................................................70, 109
network port ........................................................................................... 66
panel ........................................................................................................... 31 L
panel LEDs ............................................................................................ 105 LEDS
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW ............................................................19, 113 front panel ............................................................................................. 105
serial port status ................................................................................. 106
LOCAL
G HMI ..................................................................................................108, 148
GENERAL CABLING REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 57 HMI connections ....................................................................................69
GLASS OPTICAL FIBER ............................................................................ 62 maintenance ...........................................................................................56
GUARANTEE ............................................................................................. 185 substation computer .................................................................56, 109
GUIDE, HOW TO USE .............................................................................. 14 LOG ................................................................................................................ 185
LOGICLINX ................................................................................................. 121
H
HARDWARE OVERVIEW ........................................................................ 21 M
HIGH-VOLTAGE INSTALLATIONS ..................................................... 57 MAIN MODULE, REMOVE ................................................................... 159
HMI MAINTENANCE PORT, FRONT .......................................................... 109
D400 ......................................................................................................... 107 MODEM CONNECTIONS ........................................................................67
local .......................................................................................................... 108 MSQL DATABASE TABLES .................................................................. 147
substation ............................................................................................. 107
HOST NAMES ........................................................................................... 145
HOT STANDBY ......................................................................................... 116 N
fiber optic connections ...................................................................... 65 NETWORK
redundancy .......................................................................................... 100 connection .............................................................................56, 65, 109
HYBRID MODEL ....................................................................................... 130 connection port .....................................................................................66
interface, setting up .............................................................................92
settings ................................................................................................... 136
I NVRAM, RESET ......................................................................................... 147
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, PRODUCT ........................................... 23
IEC 61850 LOADER ............................................................................... 121
INPUT RANGES, POWER ........................................................................ 82 O
INSERT, BATTERY ................................................................................... 161 ONE-LINE
INSTALL designer .................................................................................................. 128
DNP 3 I/O modules ............................................................................ 175 viewer ...................................................................................................... 128
DNP 3 I/O modules in rack ............................................................ 176 OPERATOR NOTES ................................................................................. 129
INSTALL CERTIFICATE AND KEY OPTIONS, POWER SUPPLY ...................................................................81
secure web access ............................................................................... 95 ORDERING GUIDE, PRODUCT .............................................................22
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
battery ....................................................................................................... 33 cabling ........................................................................................................57
first look ..................................................................................................... 31 features ......................................................................................................21
high voltage ............................................................................................ 57 functional ........................................................................................19, 113
panel mount ............................................................................................ 33 hardware ..................................................................................................21
physical ..................................................................................................... 32 product ......................................................................................................19
rack mounting ........................................................................................ 32
steps ........................................................................................................... 29
INTERNATIONALIZATION ................................................................... 130
P
IRIG-B
PANEL
connections ............................................................................................. 63
front .............................................................................................................31
distribution adapter ......................................................................47, 64
mount .........................................................................................................33
distribution adapter configuration options .............................. 47
rear ..............................................................................................................31
IRIG-B INPUT ADAPTER ..................................................................44, 63
PARALLEL REDUNDANCY PROTOCOL ........................................ 131

INDEX
PASSWORD REDUNDANT OPERATION

create supervisor ..................................................................................94 applications ..........................................................................................116
PHYSICAL INSTALLATION .....................................................................32 Hot Standby ..........................................................................................116
PLASTIC OPTICAL FIBER ........................................................................62 Warm Standby ....................................................................................116
POWER REDUNDANT TWISTED PAIR ETHERNET + COM2 PORT
configurations ........................................................................................82 ADAPTER ..............................................................................................52
connections .............................................................................................82 configuration options ..........................................................................53
fail alarm ...................................................................................................85 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ................................................................17
input ranges ............................................................................................82 CE mark ......................................................................................................17
POWER SUPPLY ...................................................................................... 156 EAC ...............................................................................................................18
alarms ........................................................................................................85 RoHS ............................................................................................................17
options .......................................................................................................81 REMOVE
redundant .................................................................................................82 battery .....................................................................................................161
replace .................................................................................................... 167 main module ........................................................................................159
POWERING DOWN THE D400 ...........................................................87 REMOVE CONFIGURATION DATA
PRECAUTIONS from D400 ..............................................................................................169
safety ..........................................................................................................15 from PC ...................................................................................................170
warning symbols ...................................................................................16 REPAIR ..........................................................................................................185
PREREQUISITES REPLACE
configure redundancy ........................................................................97 battery ...........................................................................................160, 161
remove the battery ........................................................................... 161 power supply ........................................................................................167
secure web access ....................................................................... 94, 95 REQUESTING A CERTIFICATE
PRODUCT secure web access ...............................................................................94
documents ...............................................................................................11 REQUIRED
firmware upgrade ................................................................................11 components .............................................................................................72
identification number .........................................................................23 tools .............................................................................................................30
ordering guide ........................................................................................22 REQUIREMENTS
overview ....................................................................................................19 cabling ........................................................................................................57
return ..........................................................................................................10 external power .......................................................................................83
specifications ..........................................................................................24 RS-232 cabling .......................................................................................59
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS wiring ..........................................................................................................83
communications ...................................................................................24 RESET
electrical ....................................................................................................25 mSQL DB tables ..................................................................................147
environmental ........................................................................................26 NVRAM .....................................................................................................147
physical ......................................................................................................25 system logs ...........................................................................................146
software ....................................................................................................26 RETURN PRODUCT ...................................................................................10
system ........................................................................................................24 REVISION HISTORY ................................................................................185
ROHS COMPLIANCE .................................................................................17
RS-232
R connections .............................................................................................58
RACK MOUNTING .....................................................................................32 switch panel ............................................................................................73
REAR PANEL ................................................................................................31 RS-232 ADAPTER .......................................................................................36
RECOMMENDATIONS configuration options ..........................................................................37
battery life ................................................................................................27 factory default ........................................................................................37
storage .......................................................................................................27 switch sw1/sw2 configuration ........................................................38
storage conditions ...............................................................................27 switch sw3/sw4 configuration ........................................................39
RECYCLE BATTERY ................................................................................. 162 RS-485 ADAPTER .......................................................................................40
REDUNDANCY ......................................................................................... 154 configuration options ..........................................................................40
failover sequence .................................................................................71 factory default ........................................................................................40
hot standby .......................................................................................... 100 switch sw1/sw2 configuration ........................................................40
hybrid model ........................................................................................ 130 switch sw3/sw4 configuration ........................................................42
power supply ..........................................................................................82 RS-485 CONNECTIONS ..........................................................................58
required components .........................................................................72
RS-232 switch panel ............................................................................73
system ..............................................................................................71, 122 S
warm standby ........................................................................................97 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...........................................................................15
wiring diagrams ....................................................................................74 SECURE ACCESS .....................................................................................140

INDEX
SECURE WEB ACCESS

install certificate and key .................................................................. 95 T
prerequisites ....................................................................................94, 95 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
requesting a certificate ...................................................................... 94 contact .......................................................................................................10
setting up .................................................................................................. 94 GE Grid Solutions web site .................................................................. 9
SECURITY, SYSTEM ................................................................................ 127 library ............................................................................................................ 9
SERIAL TEST NETWORK CONNECTION ..........................................................96
connection ............................................................................................... 55 TIME ............................................................................................................... 146
port status LEDs ................................................................................. 106 show settings ....................................................................................... 146
SERVER APPLICATIONS ...................................................................... 115 stamps .................................................................................................... 124
SERVICE LIFE ............................................................................................ 169 sync input .............................................................................................. 146
SETTING UP synch output ........................................................................................ 146
network interface ................................................................................. 92 synchronization .................................................................................. 146
secure web access ............................................................................... 94 system clock ......................................................................................... 146
SHUTTING DOWN THE D400 .......................................................... 112 zone .......................................................................................................... 146
SPECIFICATIONS zones ........................................................................................................ 124
communications ................................................................................... 24 TIME SYNCHRONIZATION .....................................................................56
electrical .................................................................................................... 25 local maintenance ................................................................................56
environmental ........................................................................................ 26 local substation computer ................................................................56
physical ..................................................................................................... 25 TOOLS, REQUIRED ....................................................................................30
product ...................................................................................................... 24 TRANSFER FILE ........................................................................................ 110
software .................................................................................................... 26 TYPES
system ........................................................................................................ 24 battery ..................................................................................................... 161
STANDARDS AND PROTECTION, COMPLIANCE .................... 171 connections .............................................................................................55
START CONFIGURATION UTILITY .................................................. 134
STORAGE
conditions ................................................................................................. 27 U
recommendations ................................................................................ 27
UNPACKING THE D400 ..........................................................................30
SUBSTATION HMI .................................................................................. 107
UPGRADE FIRMWARE .............................................................................11
SUPPORT
UPGRADE KIT
contact ....................................................................................................... 10
dual ethernet card 580-3410 ....................................................... 163
library ............................................................................................................9
USB KVM & AUDIO ADAPTER ..............................................................54
SUPPORTED BATTERY TYPES ........................................................... 161
configuration options ..........................................................................54
SWITCH SW1 CONFIGURATION
USB PORTABLE MEMORY DEVICE ................................................. 110
fiber optic serial adapter ................................................................... 43
UTILITIES ..................................................................................................... 122
IRIG-B input adapter ........................................................................... 45
system ..................................................................................................... 109
SWITCH SW1/SW2 CONFIGURATION
RS-232 adapter ...................................................................................... 38
RS-485 adapter ...................................................................................... 40
SWITCH SW2 CONFIGURATION V
IRIG-B input adapter ........................................................................... 46 VIEWING DATA ........................................................................................ 129
SWITCH SW3/SW4 CONFIGURATION
RS-232 adapter ...................................................................................... 39
RS-485 adapter ...................................................................................... 42 W
SYNC MANAGER ..................................................................................... 151 WARM STANDBY .................................................................................... 116
SYSTEM redundancy ..............................................................................................97
fail alarm ................................................................................................... 86 WARNING SYMBOLS ...............................................................................16
redundancy ...................................................................................71, 122 WARRANTY ................................................................................................ 185
reset logs ............................................................................................... 146
WIRING REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................83
security ................................................................................................... 127
status points ........................................................................................ 111
utilities ..................................................................................................... 122
SYSTEM POINT DB APPLICATIONS ............................................... 115
SYSTEM UTILITIES ........................................................................ 109, 130
from a front maintenance port ................................................... 109
from a local substation computer ............................................. 109
over a network connection ........................................................... 109

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PRODUCT SUPPORT Access the GE Grid Solutions Web site.......................................................................9

ABOUT THIS Purpose ..........................................................................................................................13

BEFORE YOU START Safety precautions ......................................................................................................15

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Storage conditions .......................................................................................................................................27

INSTALLING THE Installation steps ..........................................................................................................29

SETTING UP Communication cards .................................................................................................35

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CONNECTING TO Connection types..........................................................................................................55

POWERING UP THE Power supply options ..................................................................................................81

SETTING UP THE Start the D400 ...............................................................................................................89

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Task 5: Create a supervisor password......................................................................94

SETTING UP THE Prerequisites .................................................................................................................97

USING THE D400 Front panel LEDs........................................................................................................ 105

ABOUT THE D400 How the D400 works ................................................................................................. 113

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INTRODUCING THE D400 online configuration tool ............................................................................... 120

INTRODUCING THE System security ......................................................................................................... 127

USING THE D400 Start the D400 configuration utility....................................................................... 134

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Suppress forced qualities to masters .................................................................... 157

REMOVING THE Service life................................................................................................................... 169

STANDARDS & Compliance standards ............................................................................................. 171

LIST OF ACRONYMS Acronym Definitions ................................................................................................. 181

MISCELLANEOUS Warranty..................................................................................................................... 185

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Access the GE Grid Solutions Web site

Search GE Grid Solutions technical support library

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Contact GE Grid Solutions technical support

GE Grid Solutions address

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Upgrade your D400 firmware

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About this Document

About this Document

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How to use this guide

Safety words and definitions

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or

Indicates practices that are not related to personal injury.

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Chapter 1: Before You Start

Before You Start

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• The successful operation of this equipment depends upon proper handling,

The relevant circuit is alternating current.

Warning: Dangerous voltage constituting risk of electric shock is

Protective Ground Terminal

Caution: Hot Surface

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Regulatory compliance information

• Cables must be shielded