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Step 2: Send Request to GE with Data from USB
To place order, contact GE Post Sales Support (see How to contact us onpage 2).
GE will request the following informatio n:
•Entellisys System Identif ier: Summary#, Sub#
•HMI Upgrade request information saved on the USB flash memory device (*.dat file)
•New options requested
Some features are simple to add, and can be upgraded by the System Administrator. Other
features require more programming and potentially onsite installation/testing to ensure system
performance. This will be explained when the order is placed.
Step 3: Get new Option String from GE
GE will either mail or e-mail the new option string (*.dat file). Copy the new option string to a USB
flash memory device.
Step 4: Install the Upgrade
Follow the procedure below to install the fe ature upgrade option string:
1. Insert the USB flash device into a USB port. For Touchscreen HMIs, this port is accessed from
the front of the switchgear, behind the small d oor in the bottom right corner of th e HMI.
2. On the Main Menu, click the Main tenance button. The button will only be displayed if access
is allowed with the current login p ermissions.
3. Click the Open Options String File butto n in the Upgrade Option String group.
4. In the “Browse CPU Option File” dialog box, select the Option string file (file extension is .dat).
5. Click Open. A dialog box stating “Option String successfully read” w ill display. Acknowledg e
the dialog box.
6. After successful reading of the option string, the Write to Both CPUs and Reboot button will
automatically be enabled. Click the Write to Both CPUs and Reboot button. A confirm ation
message will display stating th at “After Option string loading started, you can't abort it. Are
you sure you want to proceed it”.
7. Click Yes to proceed (or click No to cancel option upgrade). The “Loading Option String”
status will display.
8. Verify the feature upgrades are installed. On the Maintenance screen, click the Options tab .
Select the Line-up Options and Per Breaker Options items.