GE 994-0089 Network, Time Synchronization, Local Substation Computer, Local Maintenance

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The following types of serial connections are supported in single or multi-dropped set ups:

•RS-232

•RS-485 (2-wire or 4-wire)

•Fiber Optic Serial (glass or plastic)

Network

The D400 can support up to eight network connections to host and network clients, including:

The D400 can support up to eight network connections.

•SCADA master station

•Substation LAN

•Enterprise network (Corporate wide area network)

The following networking connections are supported:

•Ethernet (Twisted pair or Fiber optic)

•COM2 (for dial-up)

Time Synchronization

The D400 accepts a time synchronization input (IRIG-B) from GPS receivers that can be subsequently distributed to connected devices.

Local Substation Computer

A substation computer can be set up with the D400 through the USB KVM connections to access the HMI locally.

Optionally, a portable PC can be connected to the front Ethernet port to access the HMI locally.

Local Maintenance

A local PC can be directly connected to the D400 through a front serial communications port to perform system maintenance.

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