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GE

Grid Solutions

Multilin 650 Family


Firmware v7.74, Software v8.15
Release Notes
GE Publication Number: GER-4915
Copyright © 2021 GE Multilin

Summary
GE Grid Solutions issues the Multilin 650 Family Firmware version 7.74 and EnerVista 650 Setup software
8.15. The firmware is specific to some 650 Family products and does not affect other devices.
The 7.74 firmware and 8.15 software version release for the 650 platform introduces software and
firmware improvements that only affect C650 and F650 devices. When using firmware version 7.74,
EnerVista 650 setup 8.15 or above must be used.

Highlights of this release include:

7.74 Firmware Version


Bay Controller & Monitoring System/Feeder Protection Relay - Common Platform functions - F650, C650
• Fixed issue when detecting the breaker status in C650 models without Enhanced Control functionality
option

8.15 EnerVista 650 Setup software


• Compatibility with 7.74 Firmware version

This document contains the release note for firmware version 7.74 for the Multilin 650 Family of products.
• Affected products: C650 & F650
• Firmware Release Date: June 3rd, 2021
• EnerVista Setup Release Date: June 3rd, 2021

Multilin 650 Family Firmware v7.74, Software v8.15 – Release Notes 1


New 650 firmware and EnerVista Setup software can be downloaded from the links below, based on
device type.
F650: https://www.gegridsolutions.com/app/ViewFiles.aspx?prod=f650&type=7
C650: https://www.gegridsolutions.com/app/ViewFiles.aspx?prod=c650&type=7

For existing 650 devices installed with firmware version below 7.0x, you must obtain a new relay to
benefit from the enhancements described in this release note. If the new features and
enhancements are not needed, no upgrade of the relays is required.
Please contact your local Multilin sales representative or Multilin Customer Service Department
(CST) for any questions regarding this upgrade.

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Release Details
In the change descriptions below, a revision category letter is placed to the left of the description. Refer to
the Appendix at the end of this document for additional details.

Multilin 650 Family - Firmware version 7.74 Release Details

Bay Controller & Monitoring System/Feeder Protection Relay


Common Platform functions - F650, C650

D Fixed issue when detecting the breaker status in C650 models without Enhanced Control functionality
option
Changes in dependency algorithm for C650 models that are not incorporating Magnetic Module
HW, that was causing breaker detection element not being executed.

EnerVista 650 Setup - Software version 8.15 Release Details

G Compatibility implemented with Firmware 7.74 version


Updated database and configuration files in order to ensure correct compatibility with 7.74
Firmware version.

Multilin 650 Family Firmware v7.74, Software v8.15 – Release Notes 3


Upgrade Path

Firmware Compatibility
The 7.74 firmware is not compatible with firmware versions below 7.0x, or with any previous F650 CPU
hardware, i.e. F650 whose order code contains Rear Ethernet Communication Board option B, C, D or E.
Existing B, C, D and E options still benefit from the previous CPU hardware. The released firmware version
runs only on the new models with Rear Ethernet Communication Board options: G, H, J, K, L & M. The 7.74
firmware requires EnerVista 650 Setup software version 8.15 or higher. GE suggests using the latest
version of the software.
Upgrading 650 devices installed with firmware versions below 7.0x requires replacement of the complete
relay. New relays require choosing from the new [G, H, J, K, L or M] characters in the order code under the
“Rear Ethernet Communication Board 2” option.
EnerVista 650 Setup software can convert settings files from an older version to the latest version. It also
provides a tool to compare settings files from different versions, generating a Difference Report. This
Difference Report identifies new settings and additional information to assist the user during the upgrade
process.

Software Compatibility
The minimum operative system requirements for the EnerVista 650 Setup software are as follows:
• Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (Service Pack 3 recommended)
• Windows 7
• Windows 8

4 Multilin 650 Family Firmware v7.74, Software v8.15 – Release Notes


Appendix

Change categories
This document uses the following categories to classify the changes.

Table 1: Revision Categories

Code Category Comments

N New feature A separate feature added to the relay. Changes to existing


features even if they significantly expand the functionality are
not in this category
G Change A neutral change that does not bring any new value and is not
correcting any known problem

E Enhancement Modification of an existing feature bringing extra value to the


application
D Changed, incomplete or false Changes to, or problems with text messages, LEDs and user
faceplate indications pushbuttons

R Changed, incomplete or false Changes to, or problems with relay records (oscillography,
relay records demand, fault reports, etc.)

C Protocols and communications Changes to, or problems with protocols or communication


features
M Metering Metering out of specification or other metering problems

P Protection out of specification Protection operates correctly but does not meet published
specifications (example: delayed trip)

U Unavailability of protection Protection not available in a self-demonstrating way so that


corrective actions could be taken immediately

H Hidden failure to trip Protection may not operate when it should

F False trip Protection may operate when it should not

B Unexpected restart Relay restarts unexpectedly

Multilin 650 Family Firmware v7.74, Software v8.15 – Release Notes 5


For further assistance
For product support, contact the information and call center as follows:
GE Grid Solutions
650 Markland Street
Markham, Ontario
Canada L6C 0M1
Worldwide telephone: +1 905 927 7070
Europe/Middle East/Africa telephone: +34 94 485 88 54
North America toll-free: 1 800 547 8629
Fax: +1 905 927 5098
Worldwide e-mail: [email protected]
Europe e-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.gegridsolutions.com/multilin/

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