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In this configuration, the status of the "Free" or user-configurable input (terminals 1 and 3) can be queried via communication but 
controls nothing.

To configure the input to change the active parameter set, select DAS from the drop down (there are only two choices).

In the default configuration, the “Free” or user-configurable output can be opened and closed via communication.  It can also be 
configured to act as an additional Bell Alarm (closed when the trip unit has tripped the breaker and staying closed until the tripped 
state is reset via the CLEAR button on the trip unit or via communications). For DAS applications, it can be configured to close to 
indicate that the trip unit is using Parameter Set B as its active parameter set (B is normally configured as the DAS or Maintenance 
parameter set).

When set to be the DAS activation input and indication output, the parameters should be set as shown:

Once set, the parameters must be loaded back to the COM35 to take effect.

When utilizing the COM35 as the DAS activation input and status indication output by performing this configuration, it is important 
to understand two important points:

  1)  Parameter Set B (DAS or Maintenance Mode parameters) are selected when the DAS ON/OFF contact is OPEN and  

 

   

Parameter Set A is selected when the contact is CLOSED.

Switch contact shown in normal operating (Parameter Set A) mode.

How to configure a new COM35 with powerconfig

Appendix 1: Configuring the COM35 for a Dynamic Arc Flash Mitigation application

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Page 1: ...usa siemens com wl Getting started with COM35 in powerconfig Quick start guide ...

Page 2: ...ogs and waveforms using the powerconfig software The latest version of powerconfig software is always available here https support industry siemens com cs ww de view 63452759 Please note that you will need to register to download Powerconfig can be used without the need for a network hub or switch to configure the parameters for one breaker on a 1 1 basis It can also be used across a network to ch...

Page 3: ...for doing this is in an appendix at the end of this guide To set the IP address of the COM35 connect your COM35 to your network or to the Ethernet port on your computer Open power config with a new project Search for accessible devices Select the network adapter connected to the network to which your COM35 is connected then click search After the device is found click on the locked slider to unloc...

Page 4: ...right arrow key to move to the next octet Click the Load to device button The IP addresses will be written to the COM35 To verify that the device is now accessible on the network open a command window and use the ping command Click on the Create devices button and the newly configured COM35 will be added to the powerconfig project How to configure a new COM35 with powerconfig 2 powerconfig Quick S...

Page 5: ... Blinking button The PN and TCP LEDs on the device will alternate flashing on and off When finished click on Stop Blinking which will also be blinking Close the Search for Accessible Devices dialog If the COM35 is connected to a WL breaker and trip unit parameters will be loaded into powerconfig Click the Go Online button to access live data from the breaker How to configure a new COM35 with power...

Page 6: ... PC button and the breaker and communication parameters will be loaded into powerconfig The screen will have the connected breaker information on it Scroll down until Configurable I O module is visible The currently configured state of the Com digital input and Com digital output will be shown How to configure a new COM35 with powerconfig Appendix 1 Configuring the COM35 for a Dynamic Arc Flash Mi...

Page 7: ...that the trip unit is using Parameter Set B as its active parameter set B is normally configured as the DAS or Maintenance parameter set When set to be the DAS activation input and indication output the parameters should be set as shown Once set the parameters must be loaded back to the COM35 to take effect When utilizing the COM35 as the DAS activation input and status indication output by perfor...

Page 8: ...ely If DAS ON OFF changes will only be mode remotely via communications the Com Digital Input can be left in the User Input state allowing local indication but remote mode switching The setting of the input and output can be changed via a Modbus TCP command over the network when the Write Enable jumper is in place terminals 1 and 2 These packets are in Data Set 161 and are documented in the COM35 ...

Page 9: ...wse to the location of powerconfig and select this file Click Open and Next Chose Allow the connection and click Next 7 Make sure the Domain Private and Public boxes are checked and click Next Name the rule powerconfig In the description type Allow UDP port 17008 for COM35 discovery and click Finish 8 Double click on the rule and a box of settings will open up click on the Protocols and Ports tab ...

Page 10: ...ss Most computers get their IP addresses from a central router via DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 1 Open Settings Network and Internet then Change Adapter Settings 2 Select your Ethernet adapter right click and select Properties How to configure a new COM35 with powerconfig Appendix 2 Configuring Windows 10 Defender Firewall to allow COM35 discovery 8 powerconfig Quick Start Guide ...

Page 11: ...nter an IP address in the same range as will be used along with the appropriate Subnet mask The other fields can be left blank Click OK to close all dialogs How to configure a new COM35 with powerconfig Appendix 2 Configuring Windows 10 Defender Firewall to allow COM35 discovery 9 Quick Start Guide powerconfig ...

Page 12: ...ual case or on as designed parameters and therefore should not be relied upon for any specific application and does not constitute a performance guarantee for any projects Actual results are dependent on variable conditions Accordingly Siemens does not make representations warranties or assurances as to the accuracy currency or completeness of the content contained herein If requested we will prov...

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