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M-3520 Instruction Book
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An RS-485 configured port, COM3 is located at the
rear terminal block of the unit. Either COM2 or
COM3 can be used to remotely set and interrogate
the relay using a modem, whereas all three ports
may be used for direct serial connection.
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NOTE:
The RS-232 standard specifies a
maximum cable length of 50 feet for
RS-232 connections. Successful
operation cannot be guaranteed for cable
lengths exceeding this recommendation.
Every effort should be made to keep
cabling as short as possible. Low
capacitance cable is recommended.
Use of IPScom
®
and M-3520 Intertie Protection
Relay using a Modem
In order to use IPScom to communicate with the
relay using a modem, the following must be provided
for the unit.
•
Hayes-compatible external modem; 1200,
2400, 4800, or 9600 baud.
•
Serial modem cable with 9-pin connector
for the system and the applicable
connector for the modem.
Similarly, the computer running IPScom must also
have access to a Hayes-compatible internal or
external modem. Pin-outs for communication cables
are provided in Appendix B.
Use of IPScom and M-3520 Intertie Protection
Relay using Direct Serial Connection
In order to use IPScom to communicate with the
relay using direct serial connection, a serial “null
modem” cable is required. The cable must be
provided with a 9-pin connector (DB9P) for the
system, and an applicable connector for the
computer (usually DB9S or DB25S). Pin-outs for a
null modem adapter are provided in Appendix B,
Communications
. A 10-foot, null modem RS-232
cable may be purchased from Beckwith Electric
Co. (part number M-0423).
Installation
Before installing the IPScom program, make a copy
of the software disks for archive purposes.
IPS
IPScom
Figure 4-1
IPScom Program Icon
IPScom can be run from a hard disk. An installation
utility (setup.exe) has been provided to make the
process easier.
Installing IPScom
1.
Insert software CD-ROM in your drive.
2.
Select Run from the Start Menu.
3.
In the Run dialog box, initiate software
installation by typing either or
D:\Setup
or
other drive designation:\Setup
,
depending on the drive in which the
software is inserted.
4.
The installation utility establishes a
program folder (Becoware) and
subdirectory (IPScom). After installation,
the IPScom program item icon (see Figure
4-1) is located in Becoware. The
application files are located on drive C,
in the new subdirectory IPScom
(C:\\Becoware\\Ipscom).
Installing IPSutil™
IPSutil is utility software used to program system-
level parameters for units shipped without the M-3931
HMI Module. The IPSutil.exe file is automatically
installed in the Becoware folder, along with the
IPScom files, and does not require separate
installation.
Installing the Modems
Using IPScom to interrogate, set or monitor the
relay using a modem requires both a remote modem
connected at the relay location and a local modem
connected to the computer with IPScom installed.
The local modem can be initialized, using IPScom,
by connecting the modem to the computer, and
selecting the
COMM
menu in IPScom. Select
MODEM
, enter the required information, and finally
select
INITIALIZE
from the expanded
Communications dialog box. The following steps
outline the initialized modem setup procedure.
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