POWERLOGIC® Ethernet Gateway EGX
Installation Guide
1/2006 |
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• Only qualified workers should install this equipment. Such work should be performed |
only after reading this entire set of instructions. |
• NEVER work alone. |
• Before performing visual inspections, tests, or maintenance on this equipment, |
disconnect all sources of electric power. Assume that all circuits are live until they |
have been completely |
the design of the power system. Consider all sources of power, including the |
possibility of backfeeding. |
• Turn off all power supplying the equipment in which the EGX is to be installed before |
installing and wiring the EGX. |
• Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm that power is off. |
Aditional Resources
Go to www.powerlogic.com, select your country > literature > Communication Devices > Ethernet EGX > Instructional, and then click the manual you want to download. If you do not have a user name and password, follow the instructions on the web site.
Quick Start Checklist
❏Wire the control power.
❏Configure the Ethernet communications with HyperTerminal (using a null modem cable) or with a web browser (using an Ethernet crossover cable).
❏Configure the serial ports.
❏Configure the device list.
❏Wire the serial ports.
❏Mount the unit.
Ethernet Ports
10/100BaseTX
100BaseFX Fiber Optic (EGX400): The
NOTE: The EGX400 is shipped with a dust cover inserted into the
• Beware of potential hazards, wear personal protective equipment, and carefully |
inspect the work area for tools and objects that may have been left inside the |
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. |
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
INSTALLATION
Control Power Wiring
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Control | EGX control |
Power | power |
Connector | connection |
Ethernet Configuration
Before configuring the EGX, obtain a unique static IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway (router) address from your network administrator.
Table 1: EGX Default Ethernet Settings
Option | Description | Default |
IP Address | The EGX Ethernet IP address (static IP required) | 10.10.10.10 |
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Subnet Mask | The Ethernet IP subnet mask address of your network | 255.255.255.0 |
INTRODUCTION
Box Contents
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Default Gateway | The gateway (router) used for wide area network (WAN) | 0.0.0.0 | |
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Media Type | Defined as either an UTP or fiber optic connection | Twisted pair (UTP) |
•EGX unit and connectors
•Mounting kit (rubber feet and DIN rail adapters)
•24 Vdc power supply
•Mounting template
•Registration card
•Installation manual
•Technical Library
Universal power suppy cable (6 feet)
NOTE: The EGX must be properly connected to a true earth ground. If needed, another power supply can be used to power the EGX as long as the power supply is rated for a minimum of 8 watts at 24 Vdc (±10% regulation). See “Specifications” on page 2 for more information about the power supply.
Using Hyper Terminal
1. Attach a null modem cable (see below).
port (COM 2) Laptop serial port
Null modem cable (EGWNMC)
2.Click Start > Run, then type hypertrm.
3.In the Name text box, type a name for the new connection (for example, EGX config), then click OK.
4.In the Connect using
5.Set the COM properties as follows: Bits per second = 19200, Data bits = 8, Parity = None, Stop bits = 1, and Flow control = None.
6.Click OK.
7.Start the EGX Setup Utility:
a.Apply power to the EGX (see “Control Power Wiring” ).
b.When the green COM 2
Using a Web Browser
1. Connect an Ethernet crossover cable from the EGX to the computer.
10/100 Base TX port
Ethernet crossover cable
2. | On your computer, set a static IP address of 10.10.10.11 and a subnet mask of |
| 255.255.255.0. |
| NOTE: If you are unsure how to do this, contact your network administrator. Make a |
| note of your computer’s current settings before making any changes. |
3. | Start Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or higher). |
4. | In the Address text box, type 10.10.10.10, then press Enter. |
5. | Type admin for your password, then click Login. |
6. | Click Communications Settings. |
7. | Enter your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address assigned to your |
| EGX by your network administrator, then click Update. |
Configuring Serial COM Ports
1.Click Communications Settings.
2.Select the baud rate, parity, and wiring mode for the serial COM port.
NOTE: Attached serial devices must have the same baud rate, parity, and wiring mode settings. If you are using
Parameter | Options | Default Setting |
Baud Rate | 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 | 19200 |
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Parity | None, Even | Even |
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3. Click Update to save changes, then click Home.
Configuring the Device List
For COM 1
•MODBUS/JBUS devices do not have to be defined in the COM 1 column of the Device List, but it helps you manage your system.
•POWERLOGIC protocol (SY/MAX) devices must be defined in the COM 1 column of the Device List.
To set up the Device List for the EGX400:
1.Click Device List.
2.In the COM 1 and COM 2 columns, enter the device Address, Device Name, and Device Type for each attached device on the daisy chain.
3.Click Update, then click Home.
Wiring to MICROLOGIC Trip Units (EGX200)
We recommend that you wire and connect all MICROLOGIC® trip units to COM 1. If trip units are on COM 2, all components (meter module, protection module, breaker communications module [BCM], and cradle communications module [CCM]) must be entered into the COM 2 device list (only 24 trip units can be connected to COM 2). Refer to instruction bulletin
Serial Communication Wiring
The EGX has two serial ports: COM 1 is always set for
NOTE: The last device on an
Table 2: EGX Setup Utility Options
Option | Description |
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1 | Used to enter the IP address. | 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 | |
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2 | Used to enter the subnet mask. | 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 | |
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3 | Used to enter a router IP address. | 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 | |
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4 | Used to define the physical Ethernet connection | • | 100BaseTX |
or media type. | • | 100BaseTX | |
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5 | Saves the settings and exits the setup utility. |
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8. Reset your computer to its original network configuration. |
Communications
1.Start Internet Explorer.
2.In the Address text box, type the IP address assigned to your EGX, then press Enter.
3.Type admin for your password and click Login.
4.Click Communications Settings or Device List as appropriate and proceed to the sections below.
For COM 2
To set up the Device List for the EGX200:
1.Click Device List.
2.In the COM 1 and COM 2 columns, enter the device Address and Device Type for each attached device on the daisy chain.
3.Click Update, then click Home.
NOTE: Do not use address 1 or 16 in a mixed mode daisy chain (for example, a single daisy chain with some