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4-10 489 Generator Management Relay GE Multilin

4.2 S1 489 SETUP 4 SETPOINTS

The 489 displays default messages after a period of keypad inactivity. Up to 20 default messages can be selected for dis-

play. If more than one message is chosen, they will automatically scroll at a rate determined by the S1 489 SETUP ÖØ PREF-

ERENCES Ö DEFAULT MESSAGE CYCLE TIME setpoint. Any actual value can be selected for display. In addition, up to 5 user-

programmable messages can be created and displayed with the message scratchpad. For example, the relay could be set

to alternately scan a generator identification message, the current in each phase, and the hottest stator RTD. Currently

selected default messages can be viewed in

DEFAULT MESSAGES subgroup.

Default messages can be added to the end of the default message list, as follows:

1. Enter the correct passcode at S1 489 SETUP Ö PASSCODE Ö ENTER PASSCODE FOR ACCESS to allow setpoint entry

(unless it has already been entered or is "0", defeating the passcode security feature).

2. Select the message to be add to the default message list using the and keys. The selected mes-

sage can be any Actual Value or Message Scratchpad message.

3. Press . The PRESS [ENTER] TO ADD DEFAULT MESSAGES message will be displayed for 5 seconds:

4. Press again while this message is displayed to add the current message to the end of the default message list.

5. If the procedure was followed correctly, the

DEFAULT MESSAGE HAS BEEN ADDED flash message is displayed:

6. To verify that the message was added, view the last message under the S1 489 SETUP ÖØ DEFAULT MESSAGES menu.

Default messages can be removed from the default message list, as follows:

1. Enter the correct passcode at

S1 489 SETUP Ö PASSCODE Ö ENTER PASSCODE FOR ACCESS to allow setpoint entry

(unless the passcode has already been entered or unless the passcode is "0" defeating the passcode security feature).

2. Select the message to remove from the default message list under the S1 489 SETUP ÖØ DEFAULT MESSAGES menu.

3. Select the default message to remove and press . The relay will display PRESS [ENTER] TO REMOVE MESSAGE.

4. Press while this message is displayed to remove the current message out of the default message list.

5. If the procedure was followed correctly, the

DEFAULT MESSAGE HAS BEEN REVOVED flash message is displayed.

4.2.6 MESSAGE SCRATCHPAD

PATH: SETPOINTS Ö S1 489 SETUP ÖØ MESSAGE SCRATCHPAD

Up to 5 message screens can be programmed under the Message Scratchpad area. These messages may be notes that

pertain to the installation of the generator. In addition, these notes may be selected for scanning during default message

display. This might be useful for reminding operators to perform certain tasks. The messages may be entered from the

communications ports or through the keypad. To enter a 40 character message:

1. Select the user message to be changed.

2. Press the decimal [.] key to enter text mode. An underscore cursor will appear under the first character.

3. Use the and keys to display the desired character. A space is selected like a character.

4. Press the [.] key to advance to the next character. To skip over a character press the [.] key. If an incorrect character is

accidentally stored, press the [.] key enough times to scroll the cursor around to the character.

5. When the desired message is displayed press the key to store or the key to abort. The message is now

permanently stored. Press to cancel the altered message.

 MESSAGE SCRATCHPAD

 [ENTER] for more

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