Need help on REF542plus

[tonytomson]

Hi,

I have some ref542 plus in my current project.Is it possible to communicate using Ethernet cable(RJ45)and configuration tool????

I dont have that optical serial cable.In the configuration tool manual they described that there is a provision to use Ethernet port.But the procedure is not described very well. DId anyone used a LAN cable before???

If someone has any idea plz help me out....

IED version:V4F.08a
Configuration tool version:V4F.08b
Port used:X70 on the base unit.

Thank in advance
Tony

 

[ShooterBoter]

Hi,

You can use the Ethernet port, take a look in section 3.5.5 in the "Configuration Tool Manual" found here: Link
You could also use the electrical RS232 port to communicate with the IED.

/SB

 

[tonytomson]

Thnx for your replay.....

I tried that....I could establish a healthy connection between IED and PC.I checked connection through the 'ping' command and its pinging...But when I try to read data from IED it gives connection error saying check TCP/IP configuration.Is there any additional setting in the configuration tool??

Is it possible to communicate using PCM???.I just need to read the disturbance record and parameter settings.

 

[ShooterBoter]

Hi Tony,

Hmm, if I'm not misstaken you should actually enter the settings for ethernet connection in two separate menues/setting lists. I'm not sure, but I'll check this on Monday.

Cheers,
/SB

 

[tonytomson]

Hi,

Thanks for replay.Sorry for delay.
Still not I can't communicate with REF542 using Ethernet cable.When we asked for its Magnetic cable ABB's price is very high.
If you have any leads help me out.

-Tony

 

[ShooterBoter]

Oops, I totally forgot about this thread...
I haven't checked the connection via ethernet Cable, but I know that a Dsub9F-Dsub9F serial cable will work.
I can't remember if it's a strait or a null modem Cable I use - need to check this.

Kind regards,
SB