994 0152 G500 Instruction Manual V260 R1

GE
Grid Solutions
MultilinTM G500
Substation Gateway
Instruction Manual
994-0152
Version 2.60 Revision 1
GE Information
GE Grid Solutions
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G500 Substation Gateway
Table of contents
PRODUCT SUPPORT Access the GE Grid Solutions web site........................................................................7

Search GE Grid Solutions technical support library.................................................7
Contact GE Grid Solutions technical support ...........................................................7
GE Grid Solutions address ............................................................................................8
Product returns...............................................................................................................8
ABOUT THIS Purpose ............................................................................................................................9

DOCUMENT Intended audience ........................................................................................................9
Additional documentation ...........................................................................................9
How to use this guide .................................................................................................10
Safety words and definitions......................................................................................10
INTRODUCTION Safety precautions ......................................................................................................11

Warning symbols .........................................................................................................12
Hardware overview......................................................................................................12
Order code .....................................................................................................................14
MCP Spares and Accessories......................................................................................15
UNPACKING AND Electro Static Discharge - ESD ..................................................................................17

INSPECTION Initial inspection ..........................................................................................................18
Unpacking......................................................................................................................18
INSTALLING THE Installation.....................................................................................................................19

G500 Mounting instructions ................................................................................................................................. 19
General advice ..............................................................................................................23
Grounding ......................................................................................................................23
Power Supply Unit (PSU) ..............................................................................................24
High Voltage Power Supply ...................................................................................................................... 24
G500 SUBSTATION GATEWAY INSTRUCTION MANUAL GE INFORMATION 3

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Low Voltage Power Supply........................................................................................................................26

Power-On Self-Test (POST) .........................................................................................................................27
Super Capacitor .............................................................................................................................................27
D.20 Link Connections .................................................................................................28
G500 D.20 HDLC PCIe card........................................................................................................................28
Supplying power through the D.20 Link..............................................................................................29
Peripherals ........................................................................................................................................................30
Peripheral compatibility with the G500 D.20 HDLC PCIe card..................................................30
Connection Scenarios..................................................................................................................................32
G500 system redundancy ...........................................................................................39
Fail over sequence ........................................................................................................................................39
Required components .................................................................................................................................40
RS232 switch panel.......................................................................................................................................42
Redundancy wiring diagrams..................................................................................................................42
INTERFACES First look at the G500...................................................................................................49

Front panel........................................................................................................................................................49
Rear panel .........................................................................................................................................................50
External Interfaces .......................................................................................................51
USB Slave...........................................................................................................................................................51
Ethernet Port ....................................................................................................................................................51
Reset Button.....................................................................................................................................................52
USB 3.0................................................................................................................................................................52
SD Card ...............................................................................................................................................................53
USB 2.0................................................................................................................................................................53
DisplayPortTM..................................................................................................................................................53
Alarm ...................................................................................................................................................................54
IRIG – IN ..............................................................................................................................................................55
IRIG - OUT ..........................................................................................................................................................56
Serial Ports ........................................................................................................................................................57
Ethernet Ports..................................................................................................................................................72
Internal Interfaces........................................................................................................73
Opening cover .................................................................................................................................................73
Closing cover....................................................................................................................................................76
M.2 SSD ...............................................................................................................................................................78
PCIe Slots ...........................................................................................................................................................81
USB 2 dongle slot ...........................................................................................................................................83
INDICATORS Front Indicators ............................................................................................................85

Ethernet ..............................................................................................................................................................86
Ethernet Port (SFP) LEDs..............................................................................................................................86
Serial Port LEDs ...............................................................................................................................................87
IRIG-B input.......................................................................................................................................................88
IRIG-B output....................................................................................................................................................88
CPU .......................................................................................................................................................................88
TEMP.....................................................................................................................................................................89
SSD........................................................................................................................................................................89
STATUS ................................................................................................................................................................89
Power...................................................................................................................................................................90
OLED Display ....................................................................................................................................................91
Rear indicators..............................................................................................................91
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SPECIFICATIONS Product specifications ................................................................................................93

Environmental specifications ....................................................................................95
Temperature and Humidity ...................................................................................................................... 95
Altitude ............................................................................................................................................................... 95
Ingress Protection (IEC 60529)................................................................................................................. 95
Liquid Protection............................................................................................................................................ 95
Mean Time Between Failure..................................................................................................................... 96
Mechanical Specifications ..........................................................................................97
Weight ................................................................................................................................................................ 97
Dimensions....................................................................................................................................................... 97
General Torque Values for Screws ..................................................................................................... 100
Storage recommendations...................................................................................... 100
Storage conditions ................................................................................................................................... 100
REMOVING THE Remove configuration data and sensitive information from the G500 .......... 101
G500 FROM SERVICE Removing configuration data on a PC................................................................... 102
RESTORE THE G500 Prerequisites .............................................................................................................. 103

TO FACTORY Procedure to restore the G500 to factory default............................................... 104
DEFAULT Verify and Extract the Signed Firmware.......................................................................................... 104
Prepare the USB Drive.............................................................................................................................. 105
Steps to Restore Factory Default configuration .......................................................................... 106
STANDARDS & Compliance Standards ............................................................................................. 109

COMPLIANCE
CERTIFICATES cUL................................................................................................................................ 111

IEC 60870-5-101 Edition 2 - Balanced Controlled station (Slave) ..................... 112
IEC 60870-5-101 Edition 2 - Balanced Controlling station (Master)................. 113
IEC 60870-5-101 Edition 2 - Unbalanced Controlled station (Slave) ................ 114
IEC 60870-5-101 Edition 2 - Unbalanced Controlling station (Master)............ 115
IEC 60870-5-104 Edition 2 - Controlling station (Master)................................... 116
IEC 60870-5-104 Edition 2 - Controlled station (Slave)....................................... 117
WARRANTY Warranty..................................................................................................................... 119
LIST OF ACRONYMS Acronym Definitions ................................................................................................. 121
REVISION HISTORY Revision history ......................................................................................................... 125

Product Support
Product Support
If you need help with any aspect of your G500 product, you can:
• Access the G500 Web site
• Search the GE Technical Support library
• Contact Technical Support
Also covered are:
• The G500 address
• Instructions on returning a G500
Access the GE Grid Solutions web site

The G500 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:
Visit us on the Web at: http://sc.ge.com/*SASTechSupport
Contact GE Grid Solutions technical support

GE Grid Solution Technical Support is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for you to
talk directly to a GE representative.
In the U.S. and Canada, call toll-free: 1 800-547-8629
International customers, please call: + 1 905-927-7070

PRODUCT SUPPORT
Or e-mail to G500 Local region contact support:

• [email protected] - North America
• [email protected] - Latin America
• [email protected] - China, East Asia, Pacific
• [email protected] - Europe, Russia, Commonwealth of Independent States
• [email protected] - India
• [email protected] - Middle East, North Africa, Turkey
Have the following information ready to give to Technical Support:

• Ship to address (the address that the product is to be returned to)
• Bill to address (the address that the invoice is to be sent to)
• Contact name
• Contact phone number
• Contact fax number
• Contact e-mail address
• Product number / serial number
• Description of problem
Technical Support will provide you with a case number for your reference.
GE Grid Solutions address

The GE Grid Solutions company address is:
GE Grid Solutions
650 Markland Street
Markham, Ontario
Canada L6C 0M1
Product returns
A Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number must accompany all equipment being
returned for repair, servicing, or for any other reason. Before you return a product, please
contact GE’s 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

About this Document
About this Document
Purpose
This manual provides information about installing, setting up, using and maintaining your
G500 Substation Gateway. This manual does not provide any procedures for configuring
the G500 software.
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 G500, refer to the following documents.
• G500 Online Help
• Module layouts, as available
• MCP Software Configuration Guide (GE part number SWM0101).
For the current version of the G500 Instruction Manual, please download a copy from:
http://www.gegridsolutions.com/app/ViewFiles.aspx?prod=G500&type=3

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT
How to use this guide

This guide describes how to install the G500.
Procedures are provided for all component options available for the G500. The
components included in your G500 depend on what was ordered for your substation
application. Follow only the procedures that apply to your G500 model. To check what
options are included in your G500, see See “Order code” on page 14.
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: Introduction
Introduction
Before you begin installing and using the G500, review the information in this chapter,
including the following topics:
• Safety precautions
• Warning symbols
• Hardware overview
• Order code
• MCP Spares and Accessories
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 G500. 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 G500 is to be installed before
installing and wiring the G500.
• Operate only from the power source specified on the installed power supply module.
• Beware of potential hazards and wear personal protective equipment.
• The successful operation of this equipment depends upon proper handling,
installation, and operation. Neglecting fundamental installation requirements may
lead to personal injury as well as damage to electrical equipment or other property.

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
• All electronic components within the G500 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 G500 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 could void the
warranty.
Warning symbols
Table 1 explains the meaning of warning symbols that may appear on the G500 or in this
manual.
Table 1: Warning symbols that appear on the G500 and in this manual
Symbol Description
The relevant circuit is direct current.
The relevant circuit is alternating current.

Caution: Refer to the documentation for important operation and
! 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
Hardware overview
The G500 is built on a flexible, high-performance, upgradeable COM express platform
powered by one of two CPU modules, either an AMD RX-427BB 4-core 2.7GHz (max turbo
frequency 3.6 GHz) CPU with 16 Gigabytes of soldered on DDR3 ECC memory for best
performance at a limited (+60°C) maximum operating temperature, or an AMD RX-225FB 2
core 2.2 GHz (max turbo frequency 3.0 GHz) CPU with 8 Gigabytes of soldered on DDR3 ECC
for a wider operating temperature (+70°C). The G500 is distinguished by the noticeable lack
of a hard drive and fan, employing instead the rugged and reliable Solid State Drive (SSD)
mass storage and engineered heat sink.

The G500 supports various communication media types through a choice of input/output
(I/0):
• Serial: 8 factory installed ports, expandable up to 20 ports, RS-232 and RS-485 are
accessible via individual RJ45 connectors.
• Ethernet: Six Ethernet interfaces available through SFP cages. Each cage supports:
100/1000BaseT, 100BaseFX or 1000BaseSX.
• D.20 Link HDLC ports: A dual channel card for communication with up to 120 - D20
Peripherals per channel or in redundant configuration.
Figure 1: G500

Order code

To know the Order Code of your G500, run “mcpsi” command through mcpcfg utility.
* Storage option A is only available with CPU option A and storage option B is only available
with CPU option B.
** Visit the online store for application licenses ordering codes.
For latest configuration and options, please visit the online store:
https://store.gegridsolutions.com/ViewProduct.aspx?Model=G500.
MCP Spares and Accessories
MCP-S - * - * Description
Spare type
1
| SFP Transceiver
2
| Power Supply
3
| PCIe Card
L
| Upgrade License
4
| Termination Panel
SFP Transceiver options
SFP Module 100BASE-FX LC TRANSCEIVER OPTICAL
F These options are only
MULTI-MODE 1300nm -40 TO 85C [580-3784]
available when Spare
SFP Module 1000BASE-SX LC TRANSCEIVER OPTICAL
S type is SFP
MULTI-MODE 1310nm -40 TO 85C [580-3785]
SFP Module 100/1000BASE-T RJ45 TRANSCEIVER Transceiver
T
COPPER -40 TO 85C W/WO RX_LOS [580-3786]
SFP Module 1000BASE-LX LC TRANSCEIVER OPTICAL
L
SINGLE-MODE 1310nm -40 TO 85C (580-3787)
Power Supply Options
H MCP PSU, HV 90-264 VAC/88-330VDC [528-2001LF-CC] These options are only

L MCP PSU, LV 18-60VDC [528-2002LF-CC] type is Power Supply
PCIe Card Options
S MCP PCIe UART CARD, These options are only
4x PORT (RJ45) RS232/485 [528-1001LF] available when Spare
R MCP BUILT-IN UART CARD, type is PCIe Card
4x PORT (RJ45) RS232/485 [528-1003LF]
D G500 PCIe D.20 HDLC CARD,
2x D.20 Link Ports (528-1002LF)

MCP-S - * - * Description
Upgrade License
These options are only

A Automated Record Retrieval Manager (ARRM) (SGA0069)
B IEC61850 (Client) (SGA0074) type is Upgrade
C LogicLinx Executor (SGA0067) License
Termination Panel
A RJ45 to DB9 Adapter Panel with Cables (528-1006LF [1], These options are only
977-0546/2.5 [4], 977-0563/3.0 [4]) available when Spare
type is Termination
Panel

Chapter 2: Unpacking and Inspection
Unpacking and Inspection
This chapter covers the suggested inspection and preparation considerations and
background information necessary prior to using the G500. Unpacking, initial inspection,
and first time operation of the G500 are covered. Following the procedures given in the
chapter is recommended, and they will verify proper operation before the product is
integrated into your system.
Hot Surface: During operation of the G500 the surface of the heat sink, can reach a
temperature of 60°C and above. Therefore, be careful and do not touch it with bare
fingers.
Electro Static Discharge - ESD

The discharge of static electricity, known as Electro Static Discharge or ESD, is a major
cause of electronic component failure. The Industrial Computer has been packed in a
static-safe bag which protects it from ESD while it is in the bag. Before removing the
Boards or any other electronic product from its static-safe bag, be prepared to handle it in
a static-safe environment.
You should wear a properly-functioning anti-static strap and ensure you are fully
grounded. Any surface upon which you place on the unprotected G500 should be static-
safe, usually facilitated by the use of anti-static mats. From the time the board is removed
from the anti-static bag until it is in the card cage and functioning properly, extreme care
should be taken to avoid “zapping” the board with ESD. You should be aware that you
could “zap” the board without you knowing it; a small discharge, imperceptible to the eye
and touch, can often be enough to damage electronic components. Extra caution should
be taken in cold and dry weather when electrostatic charge easily builds up.

CHAPTER 2: UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Only after ensuring that both you and the surrounding area are protected from ESD,
carefully remove the board or module from the shipping carton by grasping the module on
its edges. Place the board, in its anti-static bag, flat down on a suitable surface. You may
then remove the board from the anti-static bag by tearing the ESD warning labels.
Initial inspection
After unpacking the products, you should inspect it for visible damage that could have
occurred during shipping or unpacking. If damage is observed (usually in the form of bent
component leads or loose socketed components), contact GE Technical Support for
additional instructions. Depending on the severity of the damage, it may be necessary to
return the product to the factory for repair.
DO NOT apply power to the board if it has visible damage!
Doing so may cause further, possibly irreparable damage, as well as introduce a fire or
shock hazard.
Unpacking
Please read the manual carefully before unpacking the board or module or fitting the
device into your system. Also adhere to the following:
• Observe all precautions for electrostatic sensitive modules
• Do not place the board on conductive surfaces, anti-static plastic, or sponge, which
can cause shocks and lead to board trace damage.
• Do not exceed the specified operational temperatures.
• Keep all original packaging material for future storage or warranty shipments of the
board.
Although the products are carefully packaged to protect against the rigors of shipping, it is
still possible that shipping damage can occur. Careful inspection of the shipping carton
should reveal some information about how the package was handled by the shipping
service. If evidence of damage or rough handling is found, you should notify the shipping
service and GE Technical Support as soon as possible.
PCIe Cards and storage devices may also have temperature restrictions
NOTE Retain all packing material in case of future need.
Before installing or removing any board, please ensure that the system power and
external supplies have been turned off!

Chapter 3: Installing the G500
Installing the G500
This chapter covers the installation of the Industrial Computer and initial power-on
operations.
Before you install and operate the G500, read and follow the safety guidelines and
instructions in “Safety precautions” on page 11.
Installation
Mounting instructions
The G500 is mounted in 3U slot of a 19” rack by use of 6 screws compliant to IEC60297-3
with STD hole Pattern.
Screws Use screws with a shaft diameter ranging from M5 to M6, or SAE screws UNF 10-32 to UNC
12-24.

CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE G500
Mounting Diagram 1. Mount the brackets on the unit:
For screw torque specification, refer to “General Torque Values for Screws” on page 100.
NOTE
2. Install 2 of the screws at the same height in the 19” rack. The screws should be
screwed in to a distance of about 3 mm between screw head and rack.

3. Attach the unit by aligning the two screws with the keyhole mounting points of the
brackets.
4. Once aligned, set down the unit and then tighten the 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]

It is not recommended to ship the G500 installed in a rack without support brackets and
adequate conductive foam blocking in place.
NOTE
5. Install the 4 other screws and tighten to recommended torque.
Spacing for air To guarantee sufficient air circulation, the specified spacing above, below, to the sides, in
circulation front and behind the G500 must be met or exceeded. The thermal impact on devices next
to each other is negligible (1°C) with the mounting spaces below, assuming the adjacent
devices are also G500s or devices dissipating a similar amount of power.
The minimum specified spacing to the front and behind the G500 is 5cm (2”). Other spacing
requirements are indicated in the following diagram. These requirements are met when
the G500 is installed using the provided rack mounting kit.

The spacing specifications for air circulation are based on the worst-case scenario for
operation at the maximum specified ambient temperature.
NOTE
If the spacing specifications for air circulation cannot be adhered to, then the maximum
specified temperatures cannot be guaranteed.
General advice
Please observe all safety procedures to avoid damaging system and protect operators and
users.
Electric shock can cause injury and may be fatal.
Before installing or removing any board, please ensure that the system power and external
supplies as well as power to devices connected to the ALARM Relay output have been
turned off and/or are unplugged from the device.
Grounding
It is required to connect the chassis to cabinet ground, which then MUST BE CONNECTED
TO Building Protective Earth (PE) ground using at minimum the M5 ground connection
screw in point located near the G500 power supply. The second screw in point can also be
connected to cabinet ground. For proper connection, the recommended tool torque
settings for ground terminal screws are 18 in-lb [2.0 Nm]. A Phillips (#1) screwdriver tip is
recommended.
The cabinet grounding wire should be AWG 12 or lower and not longer than 1 meter.
Power input The mating connector is the 5-pin “Phoenix 1942293”. This connector type is required for
connector IP30 compliance. Alternate connector (GE Item) with back shell (GE Item) may be
requested.

Power Supply Unit (PSU)

The G500 can be powered by one or by two redundant power supplies. The maximum
power requirement is 170 VA.
There are two different power supplies available:
1. High Voltage Power Supply
2. Low Voltage Power Supply
The power supply units are secured to the chassis using two M3 screws in opposite corners
on the power supply faceplate. The recommended torque setting for the screws on the
power supplies are 5.3 in-lb [0.6 Nm].
High Voltage Power Supply

The High Voltage Power Supply handles both AC and DC input.
The AC input voltage range is 100 to 240V @50 to 60 Hz. The PSU tolerates a 10% variation
in these values (90 to 265V @ 47 to 63Hz).
With AC input, the PSU has a maximum current consumption of 2.1A.
The DC input voltage is 100 to 300V. The PSU tolerates a +10%/-12% variation in these
values (88 to 330V).
With DC input, the PSU has a maximum current consumption of 1.8A.
When using AC power, connect the “~”, “N” and “GND” wires according to the following
figure.

When using DC power, connect the “+”and “- wires according to the following figure. The
GND wire is optional.
The inrush current is typically limited to 35A when powering up.
Wires The conductor size is from 16 AWG to 12 AWG and strip length is 10mm.
When using ferrules, 16 AWG to 20 AWG ferrules are recommended by Phoenix Contact,
no larger. When properly inserted, the connector has been demonstrated to exceed the
10N (~1kg) pull requirement.
After plugging cable lines into the mating connector, plug the mating connector to the
product and secure the mating connector using the two screws. For proper connection, the
recommended tool torque settings for connector flange screws are 2.7 in-lb [0.3 Nm]. A
Flathead screwdriver with 0.4 mm by 2.5 mm blade is recommended.
Breaker Circuit A 16A IEC or 20A USA/Canada breaker circuit is required as a pre-fuse.
Disconnect Device A readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated external to the unit.
Overcurrent The overcurrent protection function interrupts an uncontrolled fault current or overcurrent
protection before serious damage can occur, such as overheating of the equipment.
The PSU included fuse is rated for 6.3A continuous current. If that current is exceeded by
factor 10 the fuse will blow in between 10ms and 100ms.
The fuse is placed in “N”/ ”-“ connection of the power supply.
The fuse is soldered directly onto the product. There is no fuse holder. The fuse should only
be replaced by GE personnel.
NOTE

Overvoltage The voltage to the inner loads is protected by a varistor. High increase of the voltage will
protection cause the internal current fuse to blow and/or the Varistor to break.
The varistor is soldered directly on the product. There is no fuse holder. The varistor should
only be replaced by GE personnel.
NOTE
Low Voltage Power Supply

The Low Voltage Power Supply only handles DC input, with DC input voltage from 20 to
54V. The PSU tolerates a 10% variation in these values (18 to 60V).
The PSU has a maximum current consumption of 10.2A.
Connect the “+” and “-“wires according to the following figure. The GND wire is optional.
Wires The conductor size is from 16 AWG to 12 AWG and Strip Length is 7mm.
After plugging cable lines into the mating connector, plug the mating connector to the
product and secure the plug with the two screws.
Breaker circuit A 20A IEC/USA/Canada breaker circuit is required as pre fuse.

Disconnect device A readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated external to the unit.
Inrush current The inrush current is typically 13A when powering up.
Reverse polarity The product is equipped with built-in reverse polarity protection. If + and - are swapped the
protection unit will not power-up and harm to neither the power supply nor the unit will occur.
Overcurrent The overcurrent protection function interrupts an uncontrolled fault current or overcurrent
protection before serious damage can occur, such as overheating of the equipment.
The PSU included fuse is rated for 16A continuous current. If that current is exceeded by
factor 10 the fuse will blow in between 10ms and 100ms.
The fuse is placed in”-“connection of the power supply.
The fuse is soldered directly onto the product. There is no fuse holder. The fuse should only
be replaced by GE personnel.
NOTE
Overvoltage The voltage to the inner loads is protected by a varistor. High increase of the voltage will
protection cause the internal current fuse to blow and/or the Varistor to break.
The varistor is soldered directly onto the product. There is no fuse holder. The varistor
should only be replaced by GE personnel.
NOTE
Power-On Self-Test (POST)

Each time the G500 boots up it must pass the POST (Power-On Self-Test). The following
tests make up the POST:
• CPU must exit the reset status and be able to execute instructions
• SPI Flash ROM and NVRAM is accessible
• Checksum must be valid
• CMOS is readable, CMOS checksum must be valid
• CPU must be able to access all forms of memory such as the memory controller,
memory bus, and memory module
• The first 64 KB of memory must be operational and must be capable of holding the
POST code
• I/O bus / controller must be accessible
• I/O bus must be able to write / read from the video subsystem and be able to access
all video RAM
If the G500 does not pass one or more of the above tests, the board will fail the POST and
display a hexadecimal value on the lower right corner of the screen. Please contact GE’s
Grid Solution support with the hexadecimal code in this case.
Super Capacitor
The G500 does not include a battery. Instead, the G500 contains two super capacitors.
The real-time clock (RTC) is powered by one of the super capacitors. This super capacitor
will power the RTC for at least 7 days with no connection to power. After this super
capacitor discharges, the RTC will be reset to an invalid time (e.g. 12:00 AM, 01-10-2000).
When the system is subsequently powered up, the system time will be initialized to the RTC
time and require re-adjustment.

The chassis intrusion detection circuit is powered by the other super capacitor. Chassis
intrusion will only be detected if this super capacitor is charged. The charge will be retained
for at least 10 days with no connection to power. After this time, a chassis intrusion event
will not be detected. However, if the event was detected prior to this time, it will be held
indefinitely and reported on power up.
D.20 Link Connections

D.20 Communications between the G500 D.20 HDLC PCIe card and the D20 peripheral I/O
modules are carried over a proprietary high-speed, high-level data link control (HDLC)
protocol called the D.20 Link. To communicate with D20 peripheral I/O modules the G500
requires the installation and configuration of the D.20 HDLC PCIe card.
The D.20 HDLC PCIe card supports two D.20 Link communications ports which are
accessible from the rear of the G500 chassis. The G500 system can be ordered from the
factory with the D.20 HDLC PCIe card pre-installed using the Product configurator through
the Online Store or can be installed infield by ordering the D.20 HDLC PCIe card as an
accessory from the MCP Substation Gateway Spare Parts and following the “PCIe
Installation” on page 81.
G500 D.20 HDLC PCIe card

The G500 D.20 HDLC PCIe card is installed in G500 Expansion slot 3 and is equipped with a
Power Pass Through connector, two D.20 ports and four LEDs.
The Power Pass Through connector allows the D.20 peripheral connected to the D.20 Link
to be powered through the D.20 port. The Power Pass Through requires one or two external
power supplies to be connected. Refer to “Supplying power through the D.20 Link” on
page 29 section for further details.
Two sets of LEDs are present on the D.20 HDLC PCIe card to indicate activity status. The
first set of LEDs, on the left labeled D.20 1 Act, shows the transmit and receive activity on
D.20 Channel 1 and the second set to show activity on D.20 Channel 2 on the right labeled
D.20 2 Act. The receive LEDs will flash red and the transmit LEDs will flash green.

The G500 D.20 HDLC PCIe card has two D.20 ports. Each port contains D.20 Channel 1,
D.20 Channel 2, DC Supply 1, and DC Supply 2. For D.20 port A, the above signals are
always available. For D.20 port B, D.20 Channel 1 and D.20 Channel 2 are configurable but
DC Supply 1 and DC Supply 2 are always available. Refer to Table 1: D.20 Port A and B pin
out and configuration options and Table 2: Default D.20 Relay settings. D.20 Port B settings
are software controlled and are accessible through the Settings GUI on your G500. Refer to
SWM0101 for further details on configuration.
Table 1: D.20 Port A and B pin out and configuration options
Pin Number D.20 port A D.20 Port B

1 No Connection No Connection
2 D.20 Channel 1 TX/RX + D.20 Channel 2 TX/RX + OPEN
3 D.20 Channel 1 TX/RX - D.20 Channel 2 TX/RX - OPEN
4 VDC1 + VDC1 +
5 VDC1 - VDC1 -
6 D.20 Channel 2 TX/RX + D.20 Channel 1 TX/RX + OPEN
7 D.20 Channel 2 TX/RX - D.20 Channel 1 TX/RX - OPEN
8 VDC2 + VDC2 +
9 VDC2 - VDC2 -
End of link termination is required at each end of the D.20 Link and is critical for proper
operation. The G500 D.20 HDLC PCIe card has two relays which control the End of Link
termination, one for each D.20 Channel. Refer to Table 2: Default D.20 Relay settings. End of
Link termination settings are software controlled and are accessible through the Settings
GUI on your G500. Refer to SWM0101 for further details on configuration.
Table 2: Default D.20 Relay settings

D.20 Relay setting Default setting
End of Link termination on channel 1 Enabled
End of Link termination on channel 2 Enabled
D.20 channel 1 to D.20 port B connection Disabled
D.20 channel 2 to D.20 port B connection Disabled
Supplying power through the D.20 Link

Power is typically supplied to peripheral devices directly through the WESTERM boards or
inject power into the D.20 link using the D.20 DC Interface module (520-0154). However,
with the G500 D.20 HDLC PCIe card the Power Pass Through connections can be utilized to
inject power into the D.20 link to supply power to peripheral devices through the D.20
ports.
One or two independent power supplies can be connected to DC Supply 1 (VDC1) and DC
Supply 2 (VDC2). DC Supply 1 (VDC1) is connected through to pins 4 and 5 on both D.20 ports
(DB9 connector), respectively DC Supply 2 (VDC2) is connected to pins 8 and 9.
The DC supply load on the D.20 port by the peripheral link must not to exceed 3.5A and 20
-60 VDC

The Power Pass Through connections are protected to 3.5A.
NOTE
Peripherals
D.20 Peripheral I/O modules are intelligent modules containing an on-board
microprocessor. They are configured as slaves to the G500. In this way, specific I/O
processing is distributed throughout the G500 to the appropriate I/O module.
There are four types of I/O peripherals supported by the G500:
– D20A analog input
– D20S digital inputs
– D20K digital output
– D20C combination input/output
Optional high-voltage peripherals are also available.
Redundant D.20 communication channels are available on all peripherals. To utilize this
function redundant D.20 LAN cards are required to be installed on the D.20 Peripheral I/O
modules. D.20 A, S and K Peripheral I/O modules require 540-0207 and D.20 C requires
540-0209.
The G500 D.20 HDLC PCIe card is only compatible with CCU BASE and PCOMMON v3.00 or
higher.
Refer to Peripheral compatibility with the G500 D.20 HDLC PCIe card section in this manual
for complete list of D.20 Peripheral I/O compatibility.
NOTE
For further information on I/O peripherals, see the D20/D200 Installation and Operations
Guide (part number 994-0078); see section: Connections and Configuration.
Peripheral compatibility with the G500 D.20 HDLC PCIe card

Use the tables in this section to check compatibility with existing D.20 Peripheral I/O
modules and devices.
Table 3: D20A Analog Input Module Compatibility
Component GE Item # Description Compatible Date of

release release
WESDAC 511-0101 WESDAC D20A TYPE 1 VERSION 1 REL 21-higher April 1998
WESDAC 511-0102 WESDAC D20AHV All
WESDAC 511-0103 WESDAC D20AHV2 All
517-0163 WESTERM D20A TYPE 1 VERSION 1 All
WESTERM
517-0178 WESTERM D20 AD All
Redundant D.20 LAN 540-0207 WESDAC D20 ASK D.20 I/F All


release release
306 PCOMMON v3.06 All
PCOMMON
Table 4: D20S Status Input Module Compatibility

release release
WESDAC 507-0101 WESDAC D20S TY 1 VER 1 REL 18-higher March 1998
WESDAC 507-0103 WESDAC D20SHV2 All
WESTERM 517-0165 WESTERM D20S TYPE 1 VERSION 1 All
PCOMMON
Table 5: D20K Control Output Module Compatibility

release release
WESDAC 508-0101 WESDAC D20K TYPE 1 VERSION 1 REL 17-higher April 1998
WESDAC 508-0102 WESDAC D20KHV All
WESTERM 517-0164 WESTERM D20K TYPE 1 VERSION 1 All
PCOMMON
Table 6: D20C Combination Input/Output Module Compatibility

release release
WESDAC 504-0002 WESDAC D20C+ REL 27-higher November
1998
WESDAC 504-0003 WESDAC D20CHV All
WESTERM 517-0180 WESTERM D20 CD All
Redundant D.20 LAN 540-0209 WESDAC D20C All
D.20/WESMAINT I/F
PCOMMON
Table 7: Repeater/Splitter Compatibility

release release
REPEATER 520-0117 D.20 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE REL 13 -higher April 1999
SPLITTER 520-0118 D.20 FIBER OPTIC SPLITTER 4-WA REL 11 -higher April 1999
GFO 520-0148 WESDAC D.20 RS485/GFO I/F 48V REL 12 -higher May 1996

Connection Scenarios
G500 with the D.20 HDLC PCIe card will support the below D.20 architectures:
– Single D.20 terminated, single link
– Dual D.20 link terminated
– Single D.20 link, redundant LAN
– Redundant D.20 link, redundant LAN
– Single D.20 link with redundant G500
– Single D.20 link, redundant LAN with redundant G500
– Redundant D.20 link, redundant LAN with redundant G500
Single D.20
terminated, single link
D.20 redundant LAN daughter card can optionally be installed with the corresponding
configuration (Single Link) in DSAS.
The last D.20 peripheral must be terminated with D.20 terminator (GE part#: 977-0049)
Table 8: Single D.20 terminated, Single Link - Default settings
Function State
End of Link - D.20 Channel 1 ON
Port B - D.20 Channel 1 (pin 6/7) OFF

Dual D.20 link

terminated
D.20 redundant LAN daughter card can optionally be installed with the corresponding
configuration (Redundant Link) in DSAS.
Table 9: Single D.20 terminated, Dual Link - Default settings

Function State
Port B - D.20 Channel 2 (pin 2/3) ON

Single D.20 link,

redundant LAN
D.20 redundant LAN daughter card (GE part#: 540-0209 for D.20C and GE part#: 540-0207
for D.20A,S,K) must be installed with the corresponding configuration (Redundant Link) in
DSAS.
Table 10: Single D.20 link, redundant LAN

Function State

Redundant D.20 link,

redundant LAN
for D.20A,S,K) must be installed.
D.20 link adapter must be installed on each D.20 peripheral (GE part#: 540-0313)
The D.20 Link crossover cable must be installed from CCU D.20 Port B to peripheral link (GE
part#: 977-0561)
Table 11: Redundant D.20 Link, Redundant LAN

Function State

Single D.20 link with

redundant G500
D.20 redundant LAN daughter card are not supported in Loop mode and must NOT be
installed.
Table 12: Single D.20 link with redundant G500

Function State

Single D.20 link,

redundant LAN with
redundant G500
for D.20A,S,K) must be installed with the corresponding configuration in DSAS.
Table 13: Single D.20 link, redundant LAN with redundant G500
Function State

Redundant D.20 link,

redundant LAN with
redundant G500
for D.20A,S,K) must be installed.
D.20 link splitter must be installed on each D.20 peripheral (GE part#: 540-0313)
The D.20 Link crossover cable must be installed from G500 D.20 Port B to peripheral link (GE
part#: 977-0561)
Table 14: Redundant D. 20 link, redundant LAN with redundant G500

Function State

G500 system redundancy

A redundant G500 setup allows a secondary G500 to automatically take over operations
from a paired G500 unit that has failed.
G500 redundancy requires two G500 units and zero, one, or two RS232 switch panels when
connecting to RS232 devices. RS232 switch panels are not required when connecting to
RS-485 devices. For RS-485 redundant wiring approaches, refer to RS485 Connections on
page 58.
When using the G500 in hot-hot redundant mode, and wiring the RS232 switch panel, you
must ensure the switch panel cables connected to A and B units match the A and B
designations in software, to ensure correct assignment of the hot-hot communications.
The RS-232 switch panel is optional for Warm Standby, Hot Standby and Hot-Hot
redundancy.
NOTE
Using the redundancy configurations given in this section, a pair of LEDs on the RS232
switch panel marked CCU A and CCU B indicate which of the G500 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 manually switch the G500 devices between active and
standby modes.
To view the Redundancy statuses, refer to Status 1 and Status 2 LED Indicators on page 90.
NOTE
Fail over sequence

If the active G500 unit fails, the following actions occur:
1. The standby G500 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 G500 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 G500,
which then becomes the active G500.

Required components
To implement a redundant G500 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.
G500 RJ45 to RS232 Connects the G500 to the RS232 switch panel which is 977-0556/LLL
Serial Cable then connected to external field devices.
Watchdog Cable Connects G500 A to the RS232 switch panel. 977-0557/LLL
Assembly
Connects G500 B to the RS232 switch panel. 977-0558/LLL
Ping Cable Assembly Links both G500 units to facilitate a heartbeat message 977-0559/LLL
that determines the status of the active unit.
G500 A/B RS232 Switch Connects the isolates common of serial port to the signal 977-0562
panel Jumper (P1/P9) used in switch panel so G500 (A or B) can make itself the
active unit.
Power/ALARM Cable Connects the RS232 switch panel to an external power 970-0161
supply and to the G500 ALARM terminal block.
Ground Cable Provides a ground connection for the RS232 switch panel. 970-0182
(/LLL) is length of the cable in inches, i.e. 36inches is /036.
The G500 A and G500 B Watchdog cables are not interchangeable and must be connected
to the correct G500 unit.
NOTE
The serial ports on the G500 are galvanically isolated from each other, however, when the
RS232 switch panel is used, the serial common of all ports are tied together. CCU A ports
NOTE are tied together, CCU B ports are tied together, CCU A and CCU B remain separate.
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 G500 watchdog (control) port must be configured for port 4 or 8 on the Built-in ports or
port 4 on the Expansion port. The watchdog (control) must be configured to be the same
NOTE port number on both G500A and G500B.
The G500 heartbeat (ping) port is software configurable, but must be configured to the
same port number on both G500A and G500B.
NOTE
For serial heartbeat interconnection of 2 redundant G500, a half crossed Ethernet cable
can be used, in either RS-232 or RS-485-4W modes. RS-485-2W mode is not allowed. Do
NOTE not use ports 4 or 8.
To set up a redundant It is recommended that you install and configure one standalone G500 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 as shown in Figure 1 on
page 43.
1. Mount the G500 units in a rack and connect power and ground.
2. Mount the RS232 switch panel.
3. Plug the connector of watchdog cable A (GE part number 977-0557/LLL) to a serial
port (RJ45 connector) on the first G500 (CCU A).

4. Plug the connector of watchdog cable B (GE part number 977-0558/LLL) to a serial
port (RJ45 connector) on the second G500 (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 as
shown in Figure 1 on page 43.
6. Connect one end of the ping cable to the first G500 and the other end to the second
G500. This ping cable must be connected to the same serial port number on both
units.
7. Use a G500 RJ45 to RS232 Serial Cable (977-0556/LLL) to connect the G500 serial
communication ports to the serial ports on the RS232 switch panel. P2 through P8 are
connected to the first G500, P10 through P16 are connected to the second G500.
Connections from the switch panel to both G500 units should be made in the same
order. For example, if P2 is connected to port 3 on the first G500, P10 should also be
connected to port 3 on the second G500.
8. Use a two RS232 DB9F SWITCH JUMPER A/B 977-0562 installed on P1 and P8 to
connect the switched CCU ground for control and detection to the Currently active
CCU.
9. Connect field devices to J2 through J8 on the RS232 switch panel.
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 as shown in Figure 2 on page 44 and Figure 2 on
RS232 switch panels: page 44.
1. Mount the G500 units in a rack and connect power and ground.
2. Mount the two RS232 switch panels.
3. Plug the connector of watchdog cable A (GE part number 977-0557/LLL) to a serial
port (RJ45 connector) on the first G500 (CCU A).
4. Plug the connector of watchdog cable B (GE part number 977-0558/LLL) to a serial
port (RJ45 connector) on the second G500 (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 in Figure 2 on page 44.
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 G500 and the other end to the second
G500. This ping cable must be connected to the same serial port number on both
units.
9. Use a G500 RJ45 to RS232 Serial Cable (977-0556/LLL) to connect the G500 serial
communication ports to the serial ports on the RS232 switch panels. P2 through P8
are connected to the first G500, P10 through P16 are connected to the second G500.
Connections from the switch panel to both G500 units should be made in the same
order. For example, if P2 is connected to port 3 on the first G500, P10 should also be
connected to port 3 on the second G500.
10. Use a two RS232 DB9F SWITCH JUMPER A/B 977-0562 installed on P1 and P8 to
connect the switched CCU ground for control and detection to the Currently active
CCU. Only one panel required these jumpers, either panel can contain the jumpers.
11. Connect field devices to J2 through J8 on the first RS232 switch panel and to J1
through J8 on the second panel.

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 G500 units and RS232 switch panels to
enable system redundancy:
• Redundancy Wiring - Single RS232 Switch Panel see “Redundancy Wiring - Single
RS232 Switch Panel” on page 43.
• 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 44.
– For the right side of the drawing, see “Redundancy Wiring - Dual RS232 Switch
Panel (2 of 2)” on page 45.
This configuration is used to provide up to 15 serial connections to the redundant
G500 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 46.
– For the left side of the drawing, see “Redundancy Wiring - Redundant RS232
Switch Panel (2 of 2)” on page 47.
This configuration is used to provide RS232 panel redundancy for up to 7 serial
connections.
When connecting to more than 8 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 41.

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Chapter 4: Interfaces
Interfaces
This chapter covers the interfaces of the MultilinTM G500 Substation Gateway.
First look at the G500

Front panel
The front panel of the G500 provides easy access to the status indicators, user connections
and power supply units.
Figure 1: G500 front panel

CHAPTER 4: INTERFACES
Rear panel
The rear panel provides access to the communication ports, field wiring connections and
power connections.
Figure 2: G500 rear panel
The G500 contains serial (8 factory-installed and expandable to 20 through PCIe

expandable cards) ports for the communication cards. The communication cards are
powered from the G500. The types of communication cards included in your G500 depend
on what was ordered for your substation application.

External Interfaces
These interfaces are directly accessible from front or rear of the Unit.
USB Slave
The front of the unit includes a USB B port. The G500 behaves as a USB Serial device on this
port. This is to connect a debug device, for example a service personnel laptop. If enabled
this port can show boot and OS output to Serial console. Configure the Host device to the
same parameters as the G500.
The USB serial port can, when enabled in UEFI-Setup, redirect the UEFI-Setup screen. This is
useful in cases where no display is available or the DisplayPortTM is disabled.
The USB serial port default settings are 115 kBaud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit
(abbreviated as 115200 8N1).
Ethernet Port
The front of the unit includes a single RJ45 Ethernet connector, used to connect the
management network. If enabled the DASH functionality is available via this connection.
DASH: • SOL port

• Remote USB
• Remote power control
• Remote board info
The port uses an RTL8111EP network. Drivers are freely available for several operating
systems on the Realtek website.

Reset Button
The G500 has a Reset Button located on the rear of the unit. The reset button is recessed to
prevent accidental pressing of the button and can only be activated by inserting a pin
through the opening in the chassis.
A momentary press (1 second) of the reset button will gracefully shutdown the G500 and
remain off for 120 seconds, the front CPU LED will be orange for this duration. After 120
seconds the G500 will automatically restart and the front CPU LED will turn green. The 120
seconds off period is to allow users time to disconnect power from the G500.
A press and hold (5 second) of the reset button will abruptly shutdown the G500 and
remain off for 120 seconds, the front CPU LED will be orange for this duration. After 120
seconds the G500 will automatically restart and the front CPU LED will turn green.
USB 3.0
The front of the unit includes two USB 3.0 A connectors mainly used to enable
maintenance personnel to connect their equipment and storage devices for software
updates.
Each USB 3.0 A port is fused separately. For normal operation don’t exceed 0.9 A per
connector. The cumulative current draw of both ports is limited to 1A due to thermal and
power budget restrictions.
The maximum cable length for USB 3.0 cables is 3m (=118in).
Using longer cables than specified for each port might result in data loss.
NOTE

SD Card
At the front of the unit a SD card slot is available.
The SD card slot supports SD, SDHC and SDXC SD-Cards according to Version 1.0, Version
2.0 and Version 3.0.
The SD-Card slot has a push-pull mechanism. Put the card into slot and push it until you
feel some resistance. Push the card again, if you want to remove it from the slot.
The SD Card is supported only for the Windows Operating System.
NOTE
USB 2.0
At the rear of the unit four USB 2.0 A connectors are located. Main purpose of these
connectors is to enable installation personnel to connect Mouse, Keyboard and equivalent
equipment for initial configuration of the device.
Each USB 2.0 A connector is fused separately. For normal operation don’t exceed 0.9 A per
connector. The cumulative current draw of all four ports is limited to 1A due to thermal and
power budget restrictions.
The maximum cable length for USB 2.0 cables is 3m (=118in).
DisplayPortTM
At the rear of the unit two DisplayPortTM connectors are located. The interfaces are
DisplayPortTM Version 1.2 and DP++ compliant which are used mainly to enable installation
personnel to connect a display for the initial configuration of the device. Each
DisplayPortTM is capable of supporting two suitable displays via Multi Stream Transport
(MST).

The Multi-Stream Transport (MST) feature in DisplayPortTM, for daisy-chaining monitors, is

supported only for the Windows Operating System.
NOTE
Each DisplayPortTM is fused separately. For normal operation don’t exceed 0.5 A per
connector. The cumulative current draw of the two ports is limited to 0.5A due to Thermal
and power budget restrictions.
Users are recommended to use passive DP++ to HDMI and passive DP++ to DVI-D. Use of
active adapters is not encouraged as they limit higher frequency refresh rates, and limit
NOTE display sizes.
Refer: DP-Marketing Guidelines for more details.
G500 doesn't support Touch Screen Panel controls due to the absence of external vendor
USB drivers. It’s recommended to use a Windows Panel PC and the Remote HMI
NOTE application instead.
Alarm
At the rear of the unit an Alarm output connector is located.
This connector has three contacts NO, C and NC. This are the contacts of a solid state relay
controlled by the watchdog and software. The relay voltage should be Limited to switching
up to 48VAC or 75VDC with maximum 100mA to comply with IEC 61850-3. If 61850-3
Compliance is not required, the relay may switch up to 300VAC or 300VDC.
This Port is isolated from the rest of system in accordance to IEC62368/IEC60950 for use
with mains.

The mating connector is the 3-pin “Phoenix 1748367”. This connector type is required for
IP30 compliance.
Please observe all safety procedures to avoid damaging the system and to protect
operators and users.

Before installing, removing or wiring this connector, please ensure that the external device
is power off.
After the G500 starts up, the hardware watchdog will be enabled. The Status 1 LED will be
GREEN and NO of the alarm output will be closed. After a critical failure is detected, the
NOTE Status 1 LED will be RED and the NO of the alarm output will be opened to indicate system
failure. Examples of critical failures are:
– Too many child restarts of a critical process

– Out of memory
If the system operating system freezes, the system will reboot after 10 seconds. Six
seconds prior to reboot, the Status 1 LED will be ORANGE.
IRIG – IN
There is a IRIG-B input connector available at the rear of the unit. This input can be used to
synchronize the precision timer of the unit. The supported IRIG-B formats are 002 and 006.
When configured as B002, the INPUT LED will show Orange when valid IRIG signal is
present.
When configured as B006, the INPUT LED will show Green when valid IRIG signal is present
and the clock requires a corresponding configuration where the year and quality are
included in the IRIG-B signal. If the clock is not configured to provide the year the G500 will
show the year 2000.
The supported levels are compliant to TTL.
This Port is isolated from the rest of system with an isolation voltage of 2kV AC.

The mating connector is the 3-pin “Phoenix 1732975”. This connector type is required for
IP30 compliance.
A shielded twisted pair cabling shall be used for wiring.
NOTE
IRIG - OUT
There is a IRIG-B output connector available at the rear of the unit. This output can be used
to synchronize external equipment or other units to this unit. The supported IRIG-B formats
are 002 and 006. The supported levels are compliant to TTL by a load of 25Ohm or higher.
This port is current limited and protected against damage by short of both contacts.
This Port is isolated to the rest of system with an isolation voltage of 2kV AC. The current
carrying capacity of IRIG-B OUT is 120mA and it’s capable of supplying up to 16 IED’s.
The mating connector is the 3-pin “Phoenix 1732975”. This type is required to use for IP30
compliance.
For proper connection, the recommended tool torque settings for connector flange screws
are 2.7 in-lb [0.3 Nm]. A Flathead screwdriver with 0.4 mm by 2.5 mm blade is
recommended.
A shielded twisted pair cabling shall be used for wiring.
NOTE

Serial Ports
The G500 has 8 Built-in Serial ports available as RJ45 connectors on the rear of the unit
and an additional 4, 8 or 12 can be configured through the PCIe Expansion slots. The
physical communication ports are shown in the figure below and the corresponding
configuration tool references in the table below. The Ports are isolated from the rest of the
system and from each other by a 2 kV isolation Voltage.
DS Agile Studio Port range Slot Physical Com Ports

1 through 4 Built-in 1 through 4
5 through 8 Built-in 5 through 8
9 through 12 Expansion Slot 1 1 through 4
The serial ports support 4 communication modes

• RS232
• RS422
• RS485 4-Wire
• RS485 2-Wire
For every port an Rx Termination Resistor of 120 Ohms can be enabled through the
software interface. This termination persists even when power is lost.
Figure 3: G500 rear view with UART and expansion slots
The pin assignment of the Serial Interfaces is dependent on the operation mode selected
for the interface:
Table 1: RJ45 Pin outs for Serial Port Signals
EIA568 TIA/EIA 568A RJ45 Pin out RS232 RS422 RS485 4-Wire RS485 2-Wire
1 Rx Rx- Rx- D-
2 CTS Rx+ Rx+ D+
3 Tx Tx- Tx- -
4 GND GND GND GND
5 IRIG-B IRIG-B IRIG-B IRIG-B
6 RTS Tx+ Tx+ -
7 VCC* VCC* VCC* VCC*
8 DCD - - -
*only on port 4 and 8

Figure 4: Modular connector 8P8C (RJ45) pin
The VCC (Pin 7) is available on port 4 and port 8 from the Built-in slots and port 4 of each
PCIe Expansion card installed in Expansion slots 1, 2 and 3. It is a 12V power output that is
limited to 6W. If a higher load is applied to the output the output shuts down.
The IRIG-B (Pin 5) is available on ports 1 through 8 of the Built-in slots and is not available
on any of the ports from the Expansion slots. The IRIG-B signal is a copy of the IRIG-B time
signal output on the rear of the system. This output can be used to synchronize external
equipment or other units to this unit. The supported levels are compliant to TTL by a load
of 120Ohm or higher. It is current limited and protected against damage by short to GND
(Pin 4).
For interconnection of 2 G500 in 485-2W mode a standard 1:1 patch cable can be used.
For all other modes a standard crossover is suitable.
Shielded twisted pair cables shall be used for wiring. For users preferring to or requiring to
terminate using D-Sub miniature 9 pin-female connectors, please refer to “G500 system
NOTE redundancy” on page 39.
RS485 Connections The G500 can be configured to communicate with RS-485 2-wire or 4-wire type devices
using the 8 Built-in Serial Ports or additional serial ports installed in the PCIe Expansion
slots. Each serial port can be independently configured through the Settings GUI and is
galvanically isolated. All port configurations persist through a power cycle and when
power is lost.
In RS-485 mode End of Link Termination (120 Ohm) can be enabled through the Settings
GUI.
In RS-485 mode, it is important to configure the end of link termination option depending
on the RS-485 wiring approach.
NOTE
The RJ45 pin out for the corresponding communication protocol can be viewed from
Table 1 on page 57.
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.
Signal ground on pin4 is to be considered different then shield on cable.
NOTE
When creating custom cables, it is recommended to only wire the required pins.
NOTE
When a serial port is configured for RS485, modem control handshaking signals (RTS, CTS
and DCD) generally do not apply. The exception is with the DNP Server where the RTS Pre-
NOTE Trans Delay can be used to slow down the server response. This is sometimes necessary in
2-wire setups to prevent the DNP Server from responding while the master is still driving
the line.

RS-485 4-wire mode should only be used for point to point connections, not for serial port
redundancy or CCU redundancy.
RS-485 Splitter The RS-485/RJ45 splitter or Y splitter referred to in this Instruction Manual (994-0152) must
be of the type where all signals are connected straight through from the plug to all jacks as
shown in Figure 5.
To eliminate ground loops, the RJ45 splitter cannot have the cable shields connected. The
cable length from the RJ45 splitter to the G500 serial port should be kept short.
Figure 5: RS-485 splitter
3/8*

3257 3257
RS-485 2-wire mode The following diagrams illustrate how to wire the G500 units and RS485 2-wire:
wiring approaches

Figure 6: RS-485 (2-wire) - Single Link
G500-A
Serial Port s
RS485/2w/term in
RJ45 port 2 RJ45 port 3
1 2 4
Shielded Ground shield at

Cat5 + G500 end only
Ground shield at
one end only
Shielded
Twisted
G G
C - + N C - + N
D D
Term enbl
RS485 2w RS485 2w
COM COM
IED #1 IED #n

Figure 7: RS-485 (2-wire) - Single Loop
G500-A
Serial Ports
RS485/2w/term in
1 2 4 1 2 4
Shielded Ground shield at Ground shield at Shielded

Cat5 + G500 end only G500 end only Cat5 +
Ground shield at
one end only
Shielded
Twisted
G G
C - + N C - + N
D D
RS485 2w RS485 2w
COM COM
IED #1 IED #n

Figure 8: RS-485 (2-wire) - Single Loop with Redundancy
LAN for redundancy (recommended redundant links)

SFP1 SFP1
G500-A G500-B
Serial Port Serial Port
RS485/2w/term in RS485/2w/term in
1 2 4 1 2 4
Shielded Ground shield at Ground shield at Shielded

Cat5 + G500 end only G500 end only Cat5 +
Ground shield at
one end only
Shielded
Twisted
G G
C - + N C - + N
D D
RS485 2w RS485 2w
COM COM
IED #1 IED #n

Figure 9: RS-485 (2-wire) - Redundant Link with Redundant CCU

SFP1 SFP1
G500-A G500-B
RS485/2w RS485/2w
Term disable Term enable
1 2 4 1 2 4
Shielded Ground shield at Shielded Ground shield at
Cat5 + G500 end only Cat5 + G500 end only
Y-splitter
grounded
NOT
Ground shield at
one end only Ground shield at
one end only
Shielded
Shielded
Twisted
Twisted
G G
C - + N C - + N
D D
Term enbl
RS485 2w RS485 2w
COM COM
IED #1 IED #n

Figure 10: RS-485 (2-wire) - Redundant Loop with Redundant CCU

SFP1 SFP1
G500-A G500-B
RS485/2w RS485/2w
RJ45 port 2 RJ45 port 3 RJ45 port 3 RJ45 port 2
Term disable Term enable Term enable Term disable
1 2 4 1 2 4 1 2 4 1 2 4
Ground shield at Shielded Shielded Ground shield at Ground shield at Shielded Shielded Ground shield at
G500 end only Cat5 + Cat5 + G500 end only G500 end only Cat5 + Cat5 + G500 end only
Y-splitter
grounded
NOT
Y-splitter
grounded
NOT
Ground shield at Ground shield at Ground shield at

one end only one end only one end only
Shielded
Shielded
Shielded
Twisted
Twisted
Twisted
G G
C - + N C - + N
D D
RS485 2w RS485 2w
COM COM
IED #1 IED #n
High-voltage To provide higher EMC immunity and maintain CE Mark radiated emission compliance, the
installations 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. metalized plastic or die cast
metal covers).

Service of serial
(UART) modules
The information described in this section is for service technicians only!
The built-in Serial (UART) modules are field replaceable. It is not allowed to increase or
decrease number of Serial (UART) ports by this method.
1. Power down system gracefully.
2. Disconnect all hazardous live circuits and sources of electrical power.
3. Remove both power supplies.
4. Remove screws and push lid to the rear until markings on lid and chassis align.

5. Pull lid to outside until second marking aligns.
6. Lift lid to remove.

7. Remove attachment screws.
8. Pull UART package out of slots (be careful, do not to damage ESD gasket at the rear).

9. Exchange the UART module.
10. Check that the thermal connector pads on the PCB are still in place. If the thermal
pads are damaged or missing, contact GE for replacements.

11. Insert the UART module into slots and attach the UART module by re-installing the
screws from the power supply bay.
Be careful, do not damage the EMI gasket on the rear of the unit. Otherwise, since damage
may result in reduced ESD protection.
NOTE

12. Attach the lid a little to the rear and out of position (In the right position both lid and
chassis markings align).

13. Push the lid inwards.
14. Push the lid to the front and attach all screws.
NOTE

Ethernet Ports
There are six SFP slots available for Ethernet Interfaces at the rear of the G500 unit. Into
each slot an SFP module can be inserted.
For corresponding SFP modules and order codes See “G500 external Accessories” on
page 72.
Inserting an SFP module selects the appropriate transmitter protocol for the
corresponding switch port.
G500 external The following SFP modules are supported by G500:

Accessories
Item Description Manufacturer Mfg Part number
580-3784 SFP Module 100BASE-FX LC TRANSCEIVER AVAGO HFBR-57E0APZ
OPTICAL
580-3785 SFP Module 1000BASE-SX LC TRANSCEIVER AVAGO AFBR-5710ALZ
OPTICAL
FINISAR FTLF8519P3BTL
580-3786 SFP Module 100/1000BASE-T RJ45 FINISAR FCLF8522P2BTL
TRANSCEIVER COPPER
FOXCONN ABCU-5730ARZ
FOXCONN ABCU-5731ARZ
580-3787 SFP Module 1000Base-LX LC TRANSCEIVER FOXCONN AFCT-5715ALZ
OPTICAL SINGLE-MODE 5km 1310nm -40 to (AVAGO)
85C
General cable The cables required to make physical connections to the G500 are as follows:
requirements
Media Designation Cable Connector
Twisted Pair Ethernet 100/1000Base-T UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) – CAT 5 RJ45
or better
Fiber optic 100BASE-FX Fiber optic cable multimode LC
Fiber optic 1000BASE-SX Fiber optic cable multimode LC

Internal Interfaces
The G500 has internal installation options for three M.2 SSD’s, three PCIe Cards and a USB
Dongle Slot.

The ALARM connector and the both power supply connectors have to be disconnected
before housing is opened!
Opening cover
To change or add the cards open the chassis by performing following steps:
1. Undo the PCIe heat sink screws if tightened.

2. Remove the screws and push the cover to the rear until markings on the lid and
chassis align.

3. Pull the cover outwards until the second markings on the lid and chassis align.
4. Lift the lid to remove.


The ALARM connector can be connected to voltages up to 300V and its contacts are
accessible if chassis is open. The dangerous area is marked with the electric hazard
symbol.
This Unit is to be serviced by trained personnel only.
Closing cover
1. Attach the lid a little to the rear and out of position (In the right Position both lid and
chassis markings align).

2. Then push lid inwards.
3. Push the lid to the front and attach all screws.

NOTE

M.2 SSD
G500 comes with a 128GB or a 256GB M.2 SSD pre-installed.
The G500 SSD is shipped protected with user password u123@MCPGE (set in UEFI).
For additional information, please refer to “SWM0105 G500 Secure Deployment User
Guide”.
For normal operation don’t exceed 1 A per slot due to Thermal and power budget
restrictions.
Installation of M.2 Open the cover by following the steps from “Opening cover” on page 73:
device 1. Loosen the M.2 heat sink screws, pull heat sink up until the keyholes allow removal of
the heat sink.

2. Unscrew the M.2 module and remove the module.
3. Attach the piggyback gap pads on the top of the new module. Use an M2.5 screw to
fasten the M.2 module in the empty G500 slot.

4. Align the heat sink keyholes with the screws and push the heat sink keyholes over the
screws.

5. Partially fasten the lower screws and push the heat sink down until marking align
before fastening all screws completely.
If no further changes are required, install the G500 cover following the steps from “Closing
cover” on page 76.
PCIe Slots
By default the G500 comes without any PCIe extension cards installed. Additional PCIe
cards can be configured, refer the Order code section on page 14.
The G500 supports up to three PCIe cards.
Only PCIe cards supplied with the G500 or ordered from GE should be used.
NOTE Use of non-G500 PCIe cards can result in unexpected behavior and may cause permanent
damage to the equipment.
For normal operation do not exceed 10W per slot OR 25W in one slot with the other slots
empty, due to thermal and power budget restrictions.
SLOT 1 – GEN2 by 4 PCIe Slot 1 is the upper slot and can carry a ¾ length, full height PCIe Card. It is possible to
insert cards with up to 16 lanes but only 4 lanes are supported with PCIe Generation 2
speed.
SLOT 2 – GEN2 by 2 PCIe Slot 2 is the middle slot and can carry a ¾ length, full height PCIe Card. It is possible to
insert cards with up to 4 lanes but only 2 lanes are supported with PCIe Generation 2
speed.
SLOT 3 – GEN2 by 1 PCIe Slot 3 is the bottom slot and can carry a ¾ length, full height PCIe Card. It is possible
to insert cards with up to 4 lanes but only 1 lane is supported with PCIe Generation 2
speed.
PCIe Installation Extension cards can be added as follows:

1. Open the cover following the steps from Opening cover section on page 73. Plug the
PCIe card into the appropriate PCIe slot and fasten in place using the PCIe faceplate
screws.
2. If no further changes are required, install the G500 cover following the steps from
Closing cover on page 76.
3. After closing the G500 cover, tighten all heat contact screws that now correspond to
occupied PCIe slots.
NOTE

USB 2 dongle slot

The G500 includes one USB 2.0 A dongle slot.
The dongle slot is fused. For normal operation don’t exceed 0.5 A in this slot due to power
budget restrictions. The dongle must be capable of operating at an ambient temperature
of 85°C.
Installation of USB For the mounting position of a USB dongle (maximum dimensions: 53mmx22mmx13mm)
dongle see the figure below.
In order to withstand standard shock and vibration levels the dongle must be tie-wrapped
to the pre-installed mounting structure as shown above.
NOTE

Chapter 5: Indicators
Indicators
The G500 includes LED indicators for communication interfaces as well as additional
indicators for different operational states.
Front Indicators

CHAPTER 5: INDICATORS
Ethernet
Orange and green LEDs located on the front of the unit in the Ethernet connector housing
indicate the status of the Ethernet link:
STATUS INDICATIOR
No Link Off
100 MBit no activity Orange
100 MBit with activity Orange blinking
1000 MBit no activity Green
1000 MBit with activity Green blinking
Ethernet Port (SFP) LEDs

There are six LEDs located on the front of the unit indicate the status of the corresponding
rear SFP links:
STATUS INDICATIOR
No Link Off
100 MBit no activity Orange

STATUS INDICATIOR
100 MBit with activity Orange blinking
1000 MBit no activity Green
1000 MBit with activity Green blinking
Serial Port LEDs

Up to 8 numbered LEDs located on the front of the unit indicate the status of the
corresponding rear UART ports:
STATUS INDICATIOR
No traffic Off
Transmitting Green
Receiving Red
Transmitting and receiving Orange

IRIG-B input
STATUS INDICATIOR
A valid IRIG-B signal is present at input Green
No IRIG-B signal is present at input Off
A valid IRIG-B signal is present at input, but Orange
the flag indicating “out of synch” is set or the
G500 is configured as B002 with valid signal
present.
IRIG-B input watchdog signal Red
IRIG-B output
STATUS INDICATIOR
IRIG-B output is present and the internal Green
clock is synch’ed from an external source
No IRIG-B output is present (disabled) Off
Time synchronization for selected input is Orange
lost and there is IRIG-B output present
CPU
STATUS INDICATIOR
All power rails OK, CPU running Green
All power rails OK, CPU standby/off Orange
One or more power rails has failed Red

TEMP
STATUS INDICATIOR
No thermal alert Off
Application controlled (temperature warning) Orange
Critical temperature Red
SSD
Green light indicates activity
STATUS
Status 1 - This
Gateway
Status 2 - Peer
Gateway (when
redundant)

Status 1 and Status 2

LED Indicators
Power
Green light indicates output 12Vd.c. is within acceptable range for proper operation of the
power supply.

OLED Display
The G500 provides a monochrome/white OLED display. The OLED display will show the
model number “G500” when any button is pressed for five minutes and then will turn off.
The OLED display incorporates four buttons which are not supported in the G500 v2.10
release.
Rear indicators
If PCIe cards are installed which support indicator lights, the status lights are visible
through the holes at the rear of the G500 unit.

Chapter 6: Specifications
Specifications
This chapter gives some useful information when using a G500 for the first time. It might be
also useful to read this chapter carefully, when problems arise using the G500.
Product specifications
System
Processor Multi-core AMD Embedded R-Series Bald Eagle APU
4-Core Variant
AMD RE427BDGH44JA CPU
4x x86 cores @ 3.6 GHz max turbo frequency, 2.7 GHz base
8x GPUs @ 686 MHz max, 600 MHz base
4 shared L2 cache, 4MB total
2-Core Variant
AMD RE225FECH23JA CPU
2x x86 cores @ 3.0 GHz max turbo frequency, 2.2 GHz base
3x GPUs @ 533 MHz max, 464 MHz base
2 shared L2 cache, 2MB total
Memory DDR3 ECC SDRAM (8GB(Dual core) / 16GB(Quad core)) soldered on board for
improved reliability.
NVRAM - 2Mbyte nvSRAM with 8bit parallel interface.
Storage Self-encrypted Solid State Drive (128GB SLC / 256GB SLC) expandable to 3.
Larger sizes to 1TB may be available upon request.
Real Time Clock When powered off, the real-time clock remains active for 7 days On power
down, last known real time is stored in non-volatile.
Operating system Predix Edge OS (Kernel 4.14)
LED indicators Power supply indicators, CPU Status indicator, Unit Temperature indicator,
IRIG-B Input indicators, Ethernet port indicators, 8X Serial port indicators,
Power Supplies
Power on (Green)
Physical Presence The physical presence button (recessed on front of the unit) and optionally
configured password shall be required to enter UEFI mode.
The timeout time for flashing the Physical Presence LED’s is four hours, but
the user can again press the button to disable it anytime.

CHAPTER 6: SPECIFICATIONS
Communications
Ethernet connections 6 Rear Ethernet ports, accessible via SFP modules
1000BASE-LX 850nm 5km (LC fiber single-mode)
100BASE-FX 1300nm 2km (LC fiber single-mode)
100BASE-FX 1300nm 15km (LC fiber single-mode)
100/1000BASE-T (RJ45 copper medium)
100BASE-FX (LC fiber multimode)
1000BASE-SX (LC fiber multimode)
Serial 8x serial interfaces accessible via individual RJ45 connectors on rear of the
communications unit.
Additional serial interfaces can be adding using PCIe expansion cards.
Serial interfaces use 16550 compatible UART.
Support baud rates 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, ... 921k.
RS232 mode supports flow control and handshaking signals.
Software controlled mode of operation between RS232 or RS485.
Software controlled termination resistor (120 ohm) for RS485 mode.
All software selection persist when power cycled.
IRIG-B available on all serial interfaces.
+12V output available on 2x serial interfaces Port 4 and Port 8. It is limited to
0.5A (6W) with short circuit protection and auto recovery.
D.20 Link HDLC A dual channel card is available to communicate D.20 Link protocol to up
Communications 120 D20 Peripherals per channel. Each channel communicates at 250kbps.
Channels are isolated from each other by 1000VAC and from other internal
circuits.
Time synchronization Precision Time Protocol
Can be configured for IEEE 1588 PTP, IRIG-B or NTP
IRIG-B Input Connector
Available as 3 positions removable Phoenix terminal block on rear of the unit
IRIG-B Output Connector
Can be configured and enabled only when the IRIG-B Input is enabled.
Video Output DisplayPort (DP)
2x DP++ (Dual-mode DisplayPort) with Multi Stream Transport (MST),
available on the rear of the chassis.
Each DP++ supports up to two multi-stream Dell P2415Q monitor or similar
displays (Windows only).
Resolution:
Up to UHD (4k, 3840x2160) for single displays connected to each port
Up to QHD (2560x1440) for multi-stream connected displays.
G500 doesn't support Touch Screen Panel controls.
Audio Output 3.5 mm audio jack for substation alarms
Built in high (+90dB) pitch audio buzzer
USB Ports 2x USB 3.0 Type A (male) on front of the unit
4x USB 2.0 Type A (male) on rear of the unit
1x USB 2.0 Type A internal - for software license keys
SD Card SD, SDHC and SDXC SD-Cards according to Version 1.0, Version 2.0 and
Version 3.0 (Windows only).
Maximum SDXC size 64GB.
SD card slot accessible on front of the unit, uses push-pull mechanism.
Maintenance Ports Console port
1x USB 2.0 Type B port on front of chassis connected to internal USB to Serial
bridge, allows access to Console for debug.
Local Ethernet
100/1000BASE-T maintenance Ethernet port accessible via front of the unit,
separate from 6 Ethernet ports on the back.
Electrical
Power Supply Dual/ Redundant hot-swappable power supplies
each with individual removable Phoenix 1942293 terminal block
Low Voltage power supply: 20-54VDC Nominal ±10%, 10.2A Max
High Voltage power supply: 100-300VDC Nominal +10%/-12%, 1.8A Max
100-240VAC Nominal ±10%, 2.1A Max
NOTE: To meet 61850-3 compliance, LV power supply must be supplied by 48V
nominal to meet 50ms hold up time.

Environmental specifications
Temperature and Humidity
Relative Humidity for operation is up to 95%, non condensing. Ambient temperature values
for the product:
Operation Condition
Storage -40°C to 85°C
Operation 2 core -40°C to 70°C
Operation 4 core -40°C to 60°C
Operation with PCIe Cards installed * -40°C to 60°C
* if PCIe Cards are installed the operating temperature of the system is reduced to 60°C. If
non-compliant PCIe Cards are used the user has to take care of proper operation of the
plug-in card and the operating temperature of the System may be decreased.
These tests were conducted with all interfaces loaded at typical load conditions.
NOTE
Altitude
Maximum operating altitude is 2000m.
Above this altitude the isolation requirements must be de-rated by dividing by factor in EN/
IEC 60255-27 Table C11.
Table 1: Voltage de-rating due to altitude

Altitude Insulation Voltage De-rating Multiplier
2000m 1
3000m 0.87
4000m 0.77
5000m 0.67
Table 2: Thermal de-rating due to altitude

Altitude Temperature de-rating
2500m 5°C
3000m 10°C
4500m 15°C
Ingress Protection (IEC 60529)

IP30 (protected from tools and wires greater than 2.5 millimeters).
Liquid Protection
The G500 is designed to protect the internal electronics from small amounts of liquid falling
vertically or which may accumulate on the top surface of the chassis.

Mean Time Between Failure

Part GE Part Failure In MTBF in hours
Number Time (FIT) @40°C
MCP Core System
G500 System 4 Core* 16GB, 8 Serial ports, 528-0002LF* 15779.6 63373
w/o PSU (528-0001LF)
Power Supplies
HV PSU 528-2001LF 3830.5 261062
LV PSU 528-2002LF 3567.0 280347
PCIe add in cards
4 port Serial PCIe card 528-1001LF 2911.2 343498
D.20 Link HDLC PCIe card 528-1002LF 16117 62042
SFP Modules, Max 6 combined types
SFP Module 100BASE-FX LC TRANSCEIVER 580-3784 228.2 4382121
OPTICAL (HFBR-57E0APZ)
SFP Module 1000BASE-SX LC TRANS- 580-3785 164.0 6097561
CEIVER OPTICAL (AFBR-5710ALZ/
FTLF8519P3BTL)
SFP Module 100/1000BASE-T RJ45 TRANS- 580-3786 134.8 7417297
CEIVER COPPER (ABCU-5730ARZ/
FCLF8522P2BTL)
SFP Module 1000BASE-LX LC TRANS- 580-3787 66.6 15015015
CEIVER OPTICAL SINGLE-MODE 5km
1310nm (AFCT-5715ALZ)
SFP Module 100BASE-FX LC TRANSCEIVER 580-3788 TBD TBD
OPTICAL SINGLE-MODE 2km 1310nm
(AFCT-5765ALZ)
SFP Module 100BASE-FX LC TRANSCEIVER 580-3789 TBD TBD
OPTICAL SINGLE-MODE 5km 1310nm
(AFCT-5765ATLZ)
G500 System 2 Core 8GB, 8 serial ports without PSU has slightly higher MTBF.
NOTE
Example: G500 System G500 hardware order code G500-AHH-TTTTFF-AUUU-*, the System MTBF would be:
MTBF calculation
Item No PRP enabled FITs PRP enabled on three sets
(Failures In Time) per 10^9 FITs (Failures In Time) per
hours 10^9 hours
CPU 2.2GHz, 2 core or 4 core 15779.6 15779.6
Two HV PSU (redundant) 3830.5 / 2 3830.5 / 2
8 serial ports 2*2911.2 2*2911.2
4x 100/1000 twisted pair 4*134.8 2* (134.8/2)
2x 100BASE-FX MM Fiber 2*228.2 228.2/2
System FITS 24284.65 23766.15
System MTBF (10^9/FITS) 41178 hours/4.7 year 42077 hours/4.8 year

Mechanical Specifications
Weight
Part Weight in kg
G500, 0 serial ports, without PSU 9.1
G500, 4 serial ports 9.3
G500, 8 serial ports 9.5
Mounting bracket 1.6
HV PSU 1.0
LV PSU 0.9
4 port Serial PCIe Card 0.27
D.20 Link HDLC PCIe Card 0.18
Dimensions
All dimensions in mm [inch]



General Torque Values for Screws

Use a Phillips PH1 screw driver for screws of the G500. Unless otherwise specified, use the
following torque values when tightening screws:
Screw Size Torque in Nm Torque in lbf in
M2.5 0.6 5.3
M3 0.6 5.3
M4 1 8.8
M5 1.5 13.3
Screws with Torx head are not for service and shall not be unscrewed.
NOTE
Storage recommendations
Storage conditions
Always store the G500 in an environment compatible with operating conditions.
Recommended environmental conditions for storage are:
• Temperature: −40°C to +85°C
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
Exposure to excessive temperature or other extreme environmental conditions might
cause damage and/or unreliable operation.
To avoid deterioration and early failure of electrolytic capacitors, power up units that are
stored in a de-energized state once every 12 months, for one hour continuously.

Chapter 7: Removing the G500 from

Service
Removing the G500 from Service
When the G500 is to be removed from service, it is necessary to:

• Remove the configuration data and sensitive information from:
– The G500
– The PC used to remotely configure the G500
• Dispose of the equipment.
Remove configuration data and sensitive

information from the G500
In the event that it is necessary to remove the configuration data and sensitive information
from the G500 (for example, the G500 is being disposed of or being returned for
maintenance [i.e., RMA]), this chapter provides the data removal procedure.
The G500 SSD is shipped protected with user password u123@MCPGE (set in UEFI).
For additional information, please refer to “SWM0105 G500 Secure Deployment User
Guide”.
To remove configuration data and sensitive information from the G500:
1. For an RMA: Remove the Solid State Drive (SSD) from the G500 using the reverse of the
SSD installation procedure found earlier in this manual; send the G500 unit to GE and
safekeep the drive. If the drive is faulty, GE recommends destroying the old drive as
per NIST* recommendations.
2. For hardware decommissioning and disposal: Remove the G500 Solid State Drive. GE
recommends that you destroy the drive as per NIST* recommendations.
* Publication 800-88 Revision 1. Guidelines for Media Sanitization, Recommendations of
the National Institute of Standards and Technology:
http://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-88r1.pdf

CHAPTER 7: REMOVING THE G500 FROM SERVICE
Removing configuration data on a PC

When a PC application is used to configure the G500, configuration data resides on the
data storage media (e.g., hard drives, memory cards, etc.) of the PC running the
configuration application.
The G500 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).

Chapter 8: Restore the G500 to

factory default
Restore the G500 to factory default
In the event that it is necessary to restore the G500 to factory default (for example, the
username, password or both are unavailable), this chapter provides the procedure.
This chapter provides the following information:
• “Prerequisites” on page 103
• “Procedure to restore the G500 to factory default” on page 104
Prerequisites
For restoring the G500 to factory default (or “clean”), you require:
• A G500 device with:
– Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor (or)
– Type A to B USB cable connecting G500 front Type B USB port to laptop/PC.
• A portable 4 GB or larger USB Flash Drive.
• A Windows 7 or 10 PC loaded with the following:
– DS Agile Studio v2.1 or higher.
– The G500 upgrade image file in ISO format. E.g.: G500v2.0firmware.iso, which can
be retrieved from the GE Customer Support Portal or the G500 Documentation CD
(Part no. 588-0100).
– Rufus 3.8 or higher executable, which can be downloaded from: https://rufus.ie/
• If G500 monitor is not available, G500 front serial USB driver (CDM21228_Setup.exe
which can be found on the G500 Documentation CD (Part no. 588-0100) in the folder
“G500 Front Serial USB Driver”)

CHAPTER 7: RESTORE THE G500 TO FACTORY DEFAULT
Procedure to restore the G500 to factory default

Verify and Extract the Signed Firmware
1. Insert the G500 Documentation CD in to the computer’s DVD/CD drive, or Extract the
G500 Documentation CD ZIP file on to the root of your C: drive
Result : The Documentation CD home page appears in your default Web Browser.
Alternate result : If the home page doesn’t appear in your default Web Browser. In this
case, navigate to the CD in File Explorer, and double click the readme.html file on the root
of the CD.
2. Click on the link named G500 Firmware files.
Result : The Firmware Files folder appears. It contains the files named
G500v2.0FactoryDefault.sfc and VerifyAssembly.exe
3. Copy the files named VerifyAssembly.exe and G500v2.0FactoryDefault.sfc to
C:\G500.
Where “C:\G500” can be any writable folder on your PC.
4. Run the executable VerifyAssembly.exe.
Result: The Verify Assembly Wizard dialog appears.
5. Browse to the C:\G500 folder and select the signed firmware container file
G500v2.0FactoryDefault.sfc under the Select Assembly or Container.
6. Click Verify to verify the authenticity of the firmware.
6.1. If the Firmware is valid, “The selected container or assembly is valid and signed
by GE Canada” message will pop up.
6.2. If the verification fails, this means the integrity of the firmware cannot be
verified and the following message will appear.
When this happens, it means that the signed image has been modified either
accidentally or deliberately by a malicious attacker.
To ensure the integrity problem was not caused by the file transfer mechanism
you can try to download the signed firmware again and proceed to verify it once
more. If that still fails, this means you may be targeted by a cyber-attack. In this
case please report the incident to General Electric security (PSIRT https://
www.ge.com/security).
NOTE: It is not possible to extract a firmware with invalid/no signature.
7. After the verification, select C:\G500 folder which you want to extract validated
firmware using select folder to which contents should be extracted.

8. Click Extract.
Result : If the firmware has been extracted successfully,
“G500v2.0FactoryDefault.out extracted to the folder selected to which contents
should be extracted successfully” message will pop up.
NOTE: Extraction should not fail if verification is successful. If there is a bug during
extraction or the use of Verify Assembly software, please report problem to GE Grid
Solutions Technical Support as shown in Product Support section.
9. Rename G500v2.0FactoryDefault.out to appl.out.
Prepare the USB Drive

1. Insert the USB drive into your PC and start Rufus.
2. Select the G500 upgrade image file for Boot selection and other yellow highlighted
options, as shown below:
3. Ensure your USB drive is selected in the Device drop-down,

4. Click START.
5. You will get a warning like the following, click OK to continue or Cancel to abort.
6. The Status will change to Copying ISO files. It will take about 5 minutes.

7. Once the copy is complete, the USB Drive is ready to use.

8. Copy the firmware image file (ends with *hddirect.zip) to the root of the USB.
Steps to Restore Factory Default configuration

1. Run the DS Agile Studio DSAS 2.1 or later.
2. Create a G500 device from a template with the target G500 firmware version.
3. Create firmware upgrade USB for this device.
4. Now, insert the prepared USB Drive into one of the front USB ports of the G500 to be
updated to the Factory Default or clean configuration.
5. (Optional) If using the front serial port to perform the upgrade, then start DS Agile
Terminal Emulator and connect to the COM port connected to the G500. Set the baud
rate to 115200, with no parity.
6. Press the physical presence button with a paper clip. The physical presence button is
shown in the following picture:
7. Reboot the G500 without removing the paper clip.

8. Wait until the CPU and Temp LEDs are flashing.
9. Remove the paper clip from the physical presence button.

10. Press F7 repeatedly until the Boot Menu appears.

11. Select the UEFI option for Partition 1 of your USB Drive (e.g. UEFI: ApricornSecure Key
3.0 0441, Partition 1).
12. A Boot screen will be displayed. Select the first option “G500 Image Upgrade (64bit)”, if
using a monitor. Select the second option “G500 Image Upgrade (64bit, serial
console)”, if using the front USB serial port.
13. A Linux OS will startup and first verify the zip file. Once the zip file is verified, it won't be
verified again. The verify takes about 2 minutes.
14. Select zip file to restore predix_edge_OS.hddirect.
15. The Linux OS will then prompt whether to install the image on the first disk of your
G500. Press Yes or No:
– If you press Yes, the firmware upgrade will proceed.
– If you press No, the firmware upgrade will be aborted: you will be prompted to
remove the USB drive. Afterwards, the system will reboot and come up with the
original firmware and configuration.
16. The Linux OS will then restore the image to the first disk. The image will be verified on
the drive. It will take about 6 minutes.

All shipped G500 units have only one self-encrypting drive (SED) disk, so it is of no concern
that the image is always deployed on the first disk.
NOTE
17. When done, you will be prompted to remove the USB Drive and close the dialog to
reboot the unit. Remove your USB Drive and click OK.
18. The system will now boot Predix Edge OS and finalize the installation. This will take
about 5 minutes. You will see the Predix Edge OS boot up messages. Once installation
is finalized, the system will reboot automatically.
19. Wait for the system to come up again and the G500 product name to appear on the
front OLED with the default or clean configuration.
20. The G500 will start the same way it came from the factory, with the default user
defadmin and the default IP.
21. Login with a default administrator (defadmin) user to connect to the G500.
22. Verify the firmware version number by typing the command “ver”.

Appendix A: Standards & Compliance
Standards & Compliance
Compliance Standards
The G500 complies with the tests listed below. The test methods covered, provide
compliance to IEC61850-3 Location H or G when equipped with a Low voltage power
supply (48Vdc) or High voltage power supply (full nominal range). The G500 is also fully
compliant to IEEE1613: Class 1.
TEST REFERENCE STANDARD TEST LEVEL
Gradual shutdown/start-up (for EN60255-27 SS 4.8/ Criteria B, Shutdown at 69Vd.c., startup 78Vd.c.
d.c. power supply) TP.7.2.13
Insulation Resistance Test EN 60255-27 500 Vdc
Dielectric voltage withstand EN 60255-27 2.0 kV
Impulse voltage withstand EN 60255-27 5 kV
Damped Oscillatory IEC 61000-4-18 100kHz & 1Mhz 2.5kV CM, 1kV DM
Electrostatic Discharge IEC 61000-4-2 Level 4
RF immunity IEC 61000-4-3 Level 3
Fast Transient Disturbance IEC 61000-4-4 Level 4
Surge Immunity IEC 61000-4-5 Level 3 & 4
Conducted RF Immunity IEC 61000-4-6 Level 3
Radiated & Conducted Emissions CISPR22 & CISPR32 Class A
Sinusoidal Vibration IEC 60255-21-1 Class 1
Shock & Bump IEC 60255-21-2 Class 1
Seismic IEC 60255-21-3 Class 2
Power magnetic Immunity IEC 61000-4-8 Level 5
Voltage Dip & interruption IEC 61000-4-11 0,40,70,80% dips, 250/300cycle interrupts
Conducted RF Immunity 0-150khz IEC 61000-4-16 Level 4
Voltage Ripple IEC 61000-4-17 15% ripple
Ingress Protection IEC 60529 IP30
Environmental (Cold) IEC 60068-2-1 -40°C 16 hrs. (Storage and Operational)

APPENDIX A: STANDARDS & COMPLIANCE
TEST REFERENCE STANDARD TEST LEVEL

Environmental (Dry heat) IEC 60068-2-2 60°C 16hrs for Quad Core
70°C 16 hrs. Dual Core
85°C 16 hrs. Storage (both models)
Voltage Dip and interruption D.C. IEC 61000-4-29 ∆U 100% 0.005, 0.05, 0.1 sec. (48Vd.c.,
110Vd.c., 120Vd.c.) Criteria A
∆U 40%, 0.1 sec (48Vd.c., 110Vd.c., ) Criteria A
∆U 50%, 0.2 sec (120Vd.c.) Criteria A
∆U 70%, 0.2 sec (48Vd.c., 110Vd.c., ) Criteria A
∆U 100% 1 sec, 5 Sec. (48Vd.c., 110Vd.c.,
120Vd.c.) Criteria C
Relative Humidity Cyclic IEC 60068-2-30 6day, variant 2, 55°C/95%RH
Change of Temperature IEC 60068-2-14 Dual Core:-40°C to 70°C
Quad Core: -40°C to 60°C
Method Nb
Damp Heat Steady State IEC 60068-2-78 40°C & 93%RH for 240 hrs (10 days)
Damped Oscillatory IEEE/ANSI C37.90.1 2.5kV@1MHz CM/DM
RF Immunity IEEE/ANSI C37.90.2 20V/m 80-1GHz + Spot Freq s
ESD IEEE/ANSI C37.90.3 8kV CD, 15kV AD
IEEE Standard Environmental and IEEE 1613:2009 Per Standard
Testing Requirements for
Communications Networking
Devices Installed in Electric Power
Substations
Communication Networks and IEC 61850-3:2013 Per Standard
systems for power Utility
Automation-Part 3
SAFETY EN/IEC 62368-1: 2018 Per standard
EN/IEC 60950-1: 2005
UL marking UL60950-1 2nd Ed /CSA NWGQ2 & NWGQ8
C22.2 60950-1-07

Appendix B: Certificates
Certificates
cUL

APPENDIX B: CERTIFICATES
IEC 60870-5-101 Edition 2 - Balanced Controlled

station (Slave)

IEC 60870-5-101 Edition 2 - Balanced Controlling

station (Master)

IEC 60870-5-101 Edition 2 - Unbalanced Controlled

station (Slave)

IEC 60870-5-101 Edition 2 - Unbalanced Controlling

station (Master)

IEC 60870-5-104 Edition 2 - Controlling station

(Master)

IEC 60870-5-104 Edition 2 - Controlled station (Slave)

Appendix C: Warranty
Warranty
Warranty
For products shipped as of October 1st, 2013, G500 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

Appendix D: List of Acronyms
List of Acronyms
Acronym Definitions
This Appendix lists and defines the acronyms used in this manual.
Acronym Definition
AC Alternating Current
AWG American Wire Gauge, standardized logarithmic wire gauge
CE Conformite Europeene (European conformity)
CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor
COMe Computer On Module express
CPU Central Processing Unit
DC Direct Current
DoC Declaration of Conformity
DP Display Port
EC ACPI Embedded Controller
ECC Error Correction Checking
ECCN Export Control Classification Number
EMI Electro-Magnetic Interference
ESD Electro-Static Discharge
ft. foot
FCC Federal Communication Commission (USA)
GE General Electric
GND Ground, Electrical Grounding
GPIO General Purpose I/O
GPU Graphics Processing Unit
HSR High Availability Seamless Redundancy
HV High Voltage
IRIG Inter Range Instrumentation Group

APPENDIX D: LIST OF ACRONYMS
Acronym Definition
IRIG-B IRIG time code B (bit rate of 100 pulses-per-second with a bit time of 10
milliseconds over 1 second time frame)
I2C two wire communication bus
I/O Input / Output
IMR Installation and Maintenance Requirements
IR Interrupt Request
LAN Local Area Network
LC Little Connector
LED Light Emitting Diode
LV Low Voltage
m meter
ms Milliseconds
MCP Multifunction Control Platform
MFG Manufacturer
MLC Multi-level cell
MMF Multi-Mode Fiber
MTBF Mean Time between Failure
MUX Multiplexer
M.2 a standardized module format for plug in cards, storage or interface
NVSRAM Non-Volatile Static Random-Access Memory
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
OLED Organic Light Emitting Diode
P-state Performance states of CPU
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect
PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express
POST Power-On Self-Test
PSU Power Supply Unit
PTP Precision Time Protocol
PRP Parallel Redundancy Protocol
RAM Random Access Memory
ROM Read Only Memory
RMA Return Material Authorization
RoHS Restriction of hazardous substances directive
RTC Real-Time Clock
SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, a storage interface
SD Secure Digital, a storage device format
SFP Small Form Factor, a standardized plug in module for network interfaces
S/N Serial Number
SLC Single Level per Cell
SPI Serial Peripheral Interface
SSD Solid State Disk
STD Standard
UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter
UEFI Universal Extensible Firmware Interface

APPENDIX D: LIST OF ACRONYMS
Acronym Definition
USB Universal Serial Bus, a peripheral bus
VA Volt Ampere, Power
VGA Video Graphics Array
8P8C Connector with eight Positions eight contacts, also known as RJ-45

Revision History
Revision History
Revision history
Version Revision Date Change Description
1.00 0 March 25, 2019 Document created
1 April 02, 2019 Order Code and Redundancy wiring drawings are updated.
2 June 11, 2019 Updated the Baud rate setting in the USB Slave section.
3 July 17, 2019 Updated the Super Capacitor section and Wires section.
1.10 0 February 14, 2020 Updated document for Version 1.10.
2.00 0 May 29, 2020 Updated document for Version 2.00.
1 June 04, 2020 Updated the Cable Assembly part number for Redundancy Wirings.
2.10 0 Dec 09, 2020 Updated the Redundancy Wiring drawings and DisplayPortTM section and
Copyrights information.
Updated document for Version 2.10.
1 June 07, 2021 Updated SFP Modules information.
2.50 0 Oct 01, 2021 Updated GE logo.
Updated Order Code and MCP Spares tables in Chapter 1.
Updated the Peripheral compatibility with “Date of Release” column.
Updated D20C compatibility Table 6.
Updated the IM with RS485 Modem Control Signal Clarification.
Updated D.20 Repeater/Splitter Compatibility Table 7.
Added Hot-Hot Redundancy content in Chapter 3.
Modified figures in Chapter 3
• Redundancy Wiring - Single RS232 Switch Panel
• Redundancy Wiring - Dual RS232 Switch Panel (1 of 2)
• Redundancy Wiring - Redundant RS232 Switch Panel (2 of 2)
Added Status 1 and Status 2 LED Indicators table in Chapter 5.

REVISION HISTORY
Version Revision Date Change Description

2.60 0 Dec 03, 2021 Updated Order Code table.
1 Jan 28, 2022 Updated Redundancy wiring section in Chapter 3
• Redundancy Wiring - Single RS232 Switch Panel
• Redundancy Wiring - Dual RS232 Switch Panel (1 of 2)
Added a note stating G500 A and B watchdog cables are not interchangeable.

Index
A G
APPROVAL GENERAL CABLING REQUIREMENTS ...................................... 58, 72
CE mark ...................................................................................... 14, 18, 90 GUARANTEE .............................................................................................. 119
EAC .......................................................................................................14, 90 GUIDE, HOW TO USE ...............................................................................10
C H
CE MARK COMPLIANCE .......................................................... 14, 18, 90 HARDWARE OVERVIEW .........................................................................12
CHANGE ...................................................................................................... 125 HIGH-VOLTAGE INSTALLATIONS ......................................................64
COMPANY ADDRESS ..................................................................................8
COMPLIANCE
CE .................................................................................................. 14, 18, 90 I
EAC .......................................................................................................14, 90
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, PRODUCT ................................... 14, 90
COMPLIANCE, STANDARDS AND PROTECTION 109, 111, 125
INSTALLATION
CONFIGURATION DATA
first look .....................................................................................................49
removal from GE device ....................................................... 101, 103
high voltage .............................................................................................64
removal from PC ...................................................................... 102, 104
steps ............................................................................................................19
D L
DOCUMENTATION
LOG ................................................................................................................ 125
additional .....................................................................................................9
audience ......................................................................................................9
O
E ORDERING GUIDE, PRODUCT ..................................................... 14, 90
OVERVIEW
EAC COMPLIANCE .............................................................................14, 90
features ......................................................................................................12
functional ..................................................................................................12
hardware ..................................................................................................12
F
FAILOVER SEQUENCE ............................................................................. 39
FEATURES ..................................................................................................... 12 P
FRONT PANEL
panel ........................................................................................................... 49 front .............................................................................................................49
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW ...................................................................... 12 rear ..............................................................................................................50

INDEX
PRECAUTIONS STATUS ...........................................................................................................90

safety .................................................................... 11, 17, 27, 51, 85, 95 STATUS AND STATUS 2 LED INDICATIONS .................................90
warning symbols ....................................................................12, 17, 19 STORAGE
PRODUCT conditions ..............................................................................................100
identification number ................................................................. 14, 90 recommendations .............................................................................100
ordering guide ................................................................................ 14, 90 SUPPORT
return .............................................................................................................8 contact ......................................................................................................... 7
specifications ...........................................................................14, 90, 93 library ............................................................................................................ 7
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM
communications ............................................................ 14, 20, 90, 94 redundancy ..............................................................................................39
electrical ............................................................................. 14, 20, 90, 94
environmental ................................................................. 14, 20, 90, 95
physical ............................................................................... 14, 20, 90, 95
T
software ............................................................................. 14, 20, 90, 95
system ................................................................................. 14, 20, 90, 93
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
contact ......................................................................................................... 7
GE Grid Solutions web site .................................................................. 7
library ............................................................................................................ 7
R TOOLS, REQUIRED ....................................................................................18
REAR PANEL ................................................................................................50
RECOMMENDATIONS
storage .................................................................................................... 100
U
storage conditions ............................................................................ 100
UNPACKING THE DEVICE ......................................................................27
REDUNDANCY
failover sequence .................................................................................39
required components .........................................................................40
RS-232 switch panel ............................................................................42 W
system ........................................................................................................39 WARNING SYMBOLS ................................................................12, 17, 19
wiring diagrams ....................................................................................42 WARRANTY ................................................................................................119
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ....................................................... 12, 18
CE mark .....................................................................................................18
REMOVE CONFIGURATION DATA
from GE device .......................................................................... 101, 103
from PC ......................................................................................... 102, 104
REPAIR ......................................................................................................... 119
REQUIRED
components ............................................................................................40
tools .............................................................................................................18
REQUIREMENTS
cabling ............................................................................................... 58, 72
RETURN PRODUCT ......................................................................................8
REVISION HISTORY ................................................................................ 125
RS-232
switch panel ............................................................................................42
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................... 11, 17, 27, 51, 85, 95
SERVICE LIFE .................................................................................. 101, 103
SPECIFICATIONS
communications ............................................................ 14, 20, 90, 94
electrical ............................................................................. 14, 20, 90, 94
environmental ................................................................. 14, 20, 90, 95
physical ............................................................................... 14, 20, 90, 95
product .......................................................................................14, 90, 93
software ............................................................................. 14, 20, 90, 95
system ................................................................................. 14, 20, 90, 93
STANDARDS AND PROTECTION, COMPLIANCE .109, 111, 125

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PRODUCT SUPPORT Access the GE Grid Solutions web site........................................................................7

ABOUT THIS Purpose ............................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION Safety precautions ......................................................................................................11

UNPACKING AND Electro Static Discharge - ESD ..................................................................................17

INSTALLING THE Installation.....................................................................................................................19

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Low Voltage Power Supply........................................................................................................................26

INTERFACES First look at the G500...................................................................................................49

INDICATORS Front Indicators ............................................................................................................85

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SPECIFICATIONS Product specifications ................................................................................................93

RESTORE THE G500 Prerequisites .............................................................................................................. 103

STANDARDS & Compliance Standards ............................................................................................. 109

CERTIFICATES cUL................................................................................................................................ 111

WARRANTY Warranty..................................................................................................................... 119

LIST OF ACRONYMS Acronym Definitions ................................................................................................. 121

REVISION HISTORY Revision history ......................................................................................................... 125

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Access the GE Grid Solutions web site

Search GE Grid Solutions technical support library

Contact GE Grid Solutions technical support

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Or e-mail to G500 Local region contact support:

Have the following information ready to give to Technical Support:

GE Grid Solutions address

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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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The relevant circuit is alternating current.

! maintenance instructions. Failure to take or avoid specified actions

Protective Ground Terminal

Caution: Hot Surface

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MCP Spares and Accessories

H MCP PSU, HV 90-264 VAC/88-330VDC [528-2001LF-CC] These options are only

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These options are only

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Chapter 2: Unpacking and Inspection

Unpacking and Inspection

Electro Static Discharge - ESD

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NOTE Retain all packing material in case of future need.

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Chapter 3: Installing the G500

Installing the G500

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