Hardware And Software Requirements; Installing The Enervista Sr3 Setup Software - GE Multilin 350 Series Instruction Manual

CHAPTER 3: INTERFACES
350 FEEDER PROTECTION SYSTEM – INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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• Program and modify settings
• Load and save setting files to and from a disk
• Read actual values
• Monitor status
• Read pre-trip data and event records
• Get help on any topic
• Upgrade the 350 firmware
The EnerVista SR3 Setup software allows immediate access to all 350 features with easy to
use pull down menus in the familiar Windows environment. This section provides the
necessary information to install EnerVista SR3 Setup, upgrade the relay firmware, and
write and edit setting files.
The EnerVista SR3 Setup software can run without a 350 connected to the computer. In
this case, settings may be saved to a file for future use. If a 350 is connected to a PC and
communications are enabled, the 350 can be programmed from the setting screens. In
addition, measured values, status and trip messages can be displayed with the actual
value screens.

3.2.2.1 Hardware and software requirements

The following requirements must be met for the EnerVista SR3 Setup software.
• Microsoft Windows™ 2000 / XP / Vista is installed and running properly.
• At least 100 MB of hard disk space is available.
• At least 256 MB of RAM is installed.
The EnerVista SR3 Setup software can be installed from either the GE EnerVista CD or the
GE Multilin website at http://www.GEmultilin.com.

3.2.2.2 Installing the EnerVista SR3 Setup software

After ensuring the minimum requirements indicated earlier, use the following procedure to
install the EnerVista SR3 Setup software from the enclosed GE EnerVista CD.
1. Insert the GE EnerVista CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Click the Install Now button and follow the installation instructions to install the no-
charge EnerVista software on the local PC.
3. When installation is complete, start the EnerVista Launchpad application.
4. Click the IED Setup section of the LaunchPad toolbar.
5. In the EnerVista Launchpad window, click the Add Product button and select the 350
Feeder Protection System as shown below. Select the Web option to ensure the most
recent software release, or select CD if you do not have a web connection, then click
the Add Now button to list software items for the 350.
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