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Regulatory compliance information ........................................................................14
CE Mark compliance .................................................................................................................................... 14
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)................................................................................... 15
Reset System Logs .......................................................................................................................................44
USING THE D.20 RIOFront and top panel LEDs ...........................................................................................51
Status LEDs .....................................................................................................................................................51
LAN port status LEDs....................................................................................................................................51
D.20 port status LEDs...................................................................................................................................52
D.20 RIO HMI..................................................................................................................52
Accessing the HMI .........................................................................................................................................53
Configuring Single and Redundant D.20 RIOs.........................................................54
Single D.20 RIO ................................................................................................................................................54
LIST OF ACRONYMSAcronym Definitions ....................................................................................................65
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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About this Document
About this Document
Purpose
This manual provides information about installing, setting up, using and maintaining your
D.20 RIO Distributed I/O Controller. This manual does not provide any procedures for
configuring the software of the D.20 RIO.
For the most current version of the D.20 RIO Hardware User’s Manual, please
download a copy from:
This manual is intended for use by field technicians and maintenance personnel who are
responsible for the installation, wiring and maintenance of SCADA equipment. This guide
assumes that the user is experienced in:
•Electrical utility applications
•Electrical wiring and safety procedures
•Related other manufacturers’ products, such as protective relays and
communications equipment
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ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT
Additional documentation
For further information about the D.20 RIO, refer to the following documents.
•D400 Substation Gateway Software Configuration Guide (SWM0066)
For the most current version of the above D400 documentation, please download a
This guide describes how to install the D.20 RIO and get it up and running for the first time.
The software-related procedures in this guide are based on using a computer running
Windows
version of Windows.
®
XP. Some steps and dialog boxes may vary slightly if you are using another
Document conventions
The following typographic conventions are used throughout this manual:
Bold face is used for:
•Names of software program menus, editors, and dialog boxes; also for the names of
menu commands, keyboard keys, icons and desktop shortcuts, and buttons and fields
in editors and dialog boxes
•Names of hardware components
•User input that must be typed exactly
Italic face is used for:
•Emphasis
•Cross-references to sections, figures and tables within this manual and for titles of
other documents
•File and directory names; examples of directory paths are generally given in the
Windows format
•Placeholders for user input that is specific to the user. May also include angle brackets
around the placeholder if the placeholder is already in italic text. For example,
c:\<product>\product.def
•References to a parameter or field value shown
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ABOUT THIS DOCUMENTSAFETY WORDS AND DEFINITIONS
Safety words and definitions
Before attempting to install or use the device, review all safety indicators in this document
to help prevent injury, equipment damage or downtime.
The following safety and equipment symbols are used in this document:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Indicates practices that are not related to personal injury.
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D.20 RIO Distributed I/O Controller
Product Support
Product Support
If you need help with any aspect of your GE Digital Energy product, you have a few options.
Search technical support
The GE Digital Energy Web site provides fast access to technical information, such as
manuals, release notes and knowledge base topics at:
http://www.gedigitalenergy.com
Contact customer support
The GE Digital Energy Customer Service Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
for you to talk directly to a GE representative.
In the U.S. and Canada, call toll-free: 1 800 547 8629
International customers, please call: + 1 905 927 7070
Or e-mail to multilin.tech@ge.com
Have the following information ready to give to Customer Service:
•Ship to address (the address that the product is to be returned to)
•Bill to address (the address that the invoice is to be sent to)
•Contact name
•Contact phone number
•Contact fax number
•Contact e-mail address
•Product number / serial number
•Description of problem
The Customer Service centre will provide you with a case number for your reference.
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PRODUCT RETURNSPRODUCT SUPPORT
NOTE
Product returns
A Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number must accompany all equipment being
returned for repair, servicing, or for any other reason. Before you return a product, please
contact GE Digital Energy to obtain an RMA number and instructions for return shipments.
You will be sent the RMA number and RMA documents via fax or e-mail. Once you receive
the RMA documents, attach them to the outside of the shipping package and ship to GE.
Product returns will not be accepted unless accompanied by the Return Merchandise
Authorization number.
Upgrade your D.20 RIO Distributed I/O Controller
firmware
The firmware of your D.20 RIO Distributed I/O Controller can be upgraded to provide the
latest functionality and improvements. Visit the customer support web site at
www.gedigitalenergy.com to download the upgrade software and instruction guide.
http://
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D.20 RIO Distributed I/O Controller
Chapter 1: Before You Start
Before You Sta rt
Before you begin installing and using the D.20 RIO, review the information in this chapter,
including the following topics:
•Safety precautions
•Product overview
•Order codes
•Product specifications
•Storage recommendations
Read and thoroughly understand this guide before installing and operating the unit. Save
these instructions for later use and reference.
Failure to observe the instructions in this manual may result in serious injury or death.
Safety precautions
Follow all safety precautions and instructions in this manual.
Only qualified personnel should work on the D.20 RIO. Maintenance personnel should be
familiar with the technology and the hazards associated with electrical equipment.
•Never work alone.
•Before performing visual inspections, tests, or maintenance on this equipment, isolate
or disconnect all hazardous live circuits and sources of electric power. Assume that all
circuits are live until they have been completely de-energized, tested, and tagged. Pay
particular attention to the design of the power system. Consider all sources of power,
including the possibility of back feed.
•Turn off all power supplying the equipment in which the D.20 RIO is to be installed
before installing and wiring the D.20 RIO.
•Operate only from the power source specified on the installed power supply module.
•Beware of potential hazards and wear personal protective equipment .
•The successful operation of this equipment depends upon proper handling,
installation, and operation. Neglecting fundamental installation requirements may
lead to personal injury as well as damage to electrical equipment or other property.
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!
•All AC voltage terminals are protected from accidental contact by a mechanical safety
shield.
•All electronic components within the D.20 RIO are susceptible to damage from
electrostatic discharge. To prevent damage when handling this product use approved
static control procedures.
•Hazardous voltages can cause shock, burns or death. To prevent exposure to
hazardous voltages, disconnect and lock out all power sources before servicing and
removing components.
•If the D.20 RIO is used in a manner not specified in this manual, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
•Changes or modifications made to the unit not authorized by GE Digital Energy could
void the warranty.
Warning symbols
The following table explains the meaning of warning symbols that may appear on the D.20
RIO or in this manual.
The relevant circuit is direct current.
The relevant circuit is alternating current.
Caution: Refer to the documentation for important operation and
maintenance instructions. Failure to take or avoid specified actions could
result in loss of data or physical damage.
Warning: Dangerous voltage constituting risk of electric shock is present
within the unit. Failure to take or avoid specified actions could result in
physical harm to the user.
Earth/Ground Terminal
Protective Ground Terminal
Caution: Hot Surface
Regulatory compliance information
CE Mark compliance
The D.20 RIO is rated as CISPR 11 Group 1 Class “A” equipment.
To provide higher EMC immunity and maintain CE Mark compliance, the serial cables used
for permanent RS-232 and RS-485 connections must comply with the following
requirements:
•Cables must be shielded
•D type connector covers must provide EMC shielding (e.g. metallized plastic or die cast
metal covers) for permanently connected RS-232 cables
Class “A” equipment is intended for use in an industrial environment. The equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with these instructions, may cause interference to other devices in the vicinity.
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If this equipment does cause interference with other devices, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving device
•Increase the separation between the equipment
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
other device(s) is connected
•Consult the manufacturer or field service technician for help
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
The environmental protection use period (EPUP), as defined in PRC SJ/T113632006, for the D.20 RIO hardware assemblies listed in the table below is in
excess of 20 years.
Table 1: RoHS Material Declaration Data Content by Assembly
GE Item #DescriptionLead
500-0231D.20 RIO assembly000000
580-3483Power supply,
24 DC @ 2.6 A
580-3484Power supply,
48 VDC @ 3.75 A
977-0089D.20 link cable000000
977-0209/60Cable, UTP Patch Cord
Stranded, 60 Inch
977-0529/72Cable, Null Modem DB9F-
DB9F, 80°C, 150V, 72 Inch
Mercury
(Pb)
(Hg)
000000
000000
000000
000000
Cadmium
(Cd)
Hexavalent
Chromium (Cr6)
Polybrominated
biphenyls (PBB)
Polybrominated
diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous
materials for this item is below the limit required in PRC SJ/T11363-2006 and EU Directive
2002/95/EC (RoHS)
X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the
homogeneous materials used for this item is above the limit requirement in PRC SJ/
T11363-2006 and EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS)
The maximum concentration limits (MCV's) apply.
Lead (Pb)0.1% by weight=1000 mg/kg= 1000 ppm
Mercury (Hg)0.1% by weight=1000 mg/kg= 1000 ppm
Cadmium (Cd)0.01% by weight =100 mg/kg= 100 ppm
Chromium VI (Cr6)0.1% by weight=1000 mg/kg= 1000 ppm
PBB, PBDE0.1% by weight=1000 mg/kg= 1000 ppm
Product overview
The D.20 RIO Distributed I/O Controller (D.20 RIO) is an intelligent electronic device
designed to communicate with a single D.20 network link of up to 30 peripherals and
distribute the data collected to a D400 over a substation LAN. The D400 can have up to
four D.20 RIO's connected over substation LAN.
The D.20 RIO supports standalone configurations and redundant configurations:
•In a standalone configuration, a D400 can be connected to a maximum of four D.20
RIOs, with each D.20 RIO providing communication with up to 30 peripherals.
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NOTE
•In a redundant configuration, a D400 can be connected to eight D.20 RIOs, with each
redundant pair of D.20 RIOs providing communication with up to 30 peripherals.
Features of the D.20 RIO include:
•Dual D.20 link channels support looped peripheral systems
•Integration with the D400 Substation Gateway
•Manages peripheral code and configuration downloads
•LEDs for device power and status, D.20 TX and RX, and Ethernet link activity and
connect speed
•10/100BaseT interface for D.20 protocol communication with the D400 Substation
Gateway
•Optional low and high voltage power supply modules
•Inserts power on the D.20 interface cable
•1U 19 inch rack, DIN rail, or panel mounting options
•All connectors are mechanically secured
•Supports 802.3p and 802.3Q (VLAN) to ensure D.20 data receives higher priority
•1 ms accuracy using SNTP time sync
1 ms accuracy recorded for 99.6% of the total D.20 RIO points. See “Product
specifications” on page 17 for more details.
D.20 networks
A D.20 network enables GE Digital Energy devices to connect to D20-series peripherals. It
uses an HDLC protocol to acquire data from and to send commands to the peripheral
devices. The D.20 network supports the following peripheral modules:
•D20 A - Analog input peripheral
•D20 S - Digital (status) input peripheral
•D20 K - Digital (control) output peripheral
•D20 C - Combo peripheral available in three configurations (C0/C1/C2) providing
combinations of digital inputs (C0/C1/C2), digital outputs (C0/C1/C2), analog inputs
(C1/C2) and analog outputs (C2)
Ordering guide
Table 2: D.20 RIO part numbers
PartDescriptionGE Part Number
D.20 Distributed Network
Appliance
24 VDC Power supplyInput: 85 to 264 VAC, 45 to 65 Hz., or 90 to
48 VDC Power supplyInput: 85 to 264 VAC, 45 to 65 Hz., or 90 to
This base unit includes rack mount flanges,
panel mount flanges, and DIN rail mount panel.
350
VDC
Output: 24 VDC/ 3.5 A
DIN rail mount panel
350
VDC
Output: 48 VDC/ 5A
DIN rail mount panel
520-0231
580-3483
580-3484
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CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU STARTPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Product specifications
The D.20 RIO adheres to the following system, communications, electrical, physical and
environmental specifications. Additional Standards and Protection are listed in Appendix A,
Standards & Protection.
Maximum ambient temperature is +68 °C for unit to fully comply with
IEC 61010-1 Section 10.1 regarding surface temperature limits for
protection against burns.
Note: Do not operate this device above temperatures of +60 °C for
longer than one week as it is detrimental to the life of the super
capacitor used for the NVRAM backup process.
CAT II (2)
Software
SOE Time Stamp
Synchronization
Storage recommendations
Storage conditions
FirmwareSupports web-based user interface and secure access
ConfigurationBuilt-in graphical user interface (Web browser-based)
Time SyncSNTP, configured with 5 second updates
TestTested with 3 switches between the D.20 RIO and D400 over VLAN
D400 time synced via IRIG-B
IRIG-B toggled status point on D20S peripheral at 1 second intervals
D.20 RIO was connected to 30 D.20 peripherals, with normal and
heavy loading
Performance99.6% of the points are within ± 1ms
Always store the D.20 RIO in an environment compatible with operating conditions.
Recommended environmental conditions for storage are:
•Temperature: −40 °C to +85 °C
•Relative humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
•Maximum Altitude: +12192 m above sea level [40,000 feet]
Do not store this device above temperatures of +60 °C for longer than one week as it is
detrimental to the life of the super capacitor used for the NVRAM backup process.
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Chapter 2: Installing the D.20 RIO
Installing the D. 20 RIO
This chapter covers the following topics:
•Overview of the steps and tools required to install the D.20 RIO
•Configuring device settings
•Grounding the D.20 RIO and connecting the power supply
•Physical installation the D.20 RIO in a 19” rack, on a panel, or on a DIN rail
Before you install and operate the D.20 RIO, read and follow the safety guidelines and
instructions; see “Safety precautions” on page 13.
Installation steps
Follow these main
steps to install and set
up the D.20 RIO
The installation procedure will vary depending on the components ordered and shipped
with your D.20 RIO. Follow the procedures in this manual that apply to the specific
hardware configuration of your D.20 RIO.
1.Unpack the D.20 RIO. See “Unpacking the D.20 RIO” on page 20.
2.Configure the D.20 RIO connection options. See “Configuring device options” on
page 21.
3.Connect the D.20 RIO to a ground. See “Grounding the D.20 RIO” on page 24.
4.Connect the D.20 RIO to a power supply. See “Connecting the power supply” on
page 24.
5.Mount the D.20 RIO, in one of the following ways:
–In a rack. See “Rack mounting the D.20 RIO” on page 25.
–On a panel. See “Panel mounting the D.20 RIO” on page 26.
–On a DIN rail. See “DIN rail mounting the D.20 RIO” on page 27.
6.Make device and network connections. See Chapter 3, Connecting to Devices and Networks.
7.Configure the D.20 RIO using the HMI and the local configuration utility. See Chapter 4, Setting Up the D.20 RIO.
8.Verify operation of the D.20 RIO. See Chapter 6, Using the D.20 RIO.
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Required tools
Before beginning the installation procedures, have the following tools and equipment
available:
•Appropriate device cables for D.20 connections (GE part number 977-0089)
•CAT5 network cables for RJ-45 Ethernet connections (GE part number 977-0209 or
equivalent)
•12 AWG wire (minimum) for protective earth
•Flathead screwdriver with 0.6 mm by 3.5 mm blade (for terminal block wiring)
•#1 Phillips screwdriver (for panel or DIN rail mounting the unit)
•#2 Phillips screwdriver (for rack mounting the unit)
•Needle-nose pliers
•Wire cutters
•Wire strippers
•1 ring connector, Panduit part number PV10-14R for 12 AWG [3.3 mm²] wire for
protective earth terminal
•Network settings for the device as provided by your network administrator
•Windows-based PC with any Windows-based terminal emulation software and Web
browser software installed
Unpacking the D.20 RIO
Carefully remove the D.20 RIO from its packaging. Visually inspect the unit to ensure it has
not sustained any visible damage during transit. If there are visible signs of damage, report
it immediately to the carrier.
Package contents
The following items are provided as part of your D.20 RIO shipment:
•D.20 RIO unit (GE part number 520-0231); See “D.20 RIO unit dimensions” on page 21.
•19” rack mounting bracket (GE part number 953-4129)
•Flat panel mounting bracket (GE part number 953-4132)
•DIN rail mounting bracket, optional (GE part number 953-4019)
•Ethernet cable, 60 inch [1.5 m], (GE part number 977-0209/60) for local network
connection
•Serial null modem cable, 72 inch [1.8 m], (GE part number 977-0529/72) for local
maintenance connection
•GE Energy Product Documentation CD (GE part number 581-0002)
•24 VDC Power supply (580-3483) or 48 VDC Power supply (580-3484),
Verify that you have received all items. GE parts include a unique number, typically in the
format XXX-XXXX, that can be used as a reference.
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5.75 in.
(146 mm )
1.71 in.
(43.5 m m)
8.66 in.
(220 mm )
Figure 1: D.20 RIO unit dimensions
Configuring device options
The following connection options are configured by setting hardware switches and
jumpers on the main board:
•SW1: D.20 channel 1 to D.20 link port B
•SW3: D.20 channel 2 to D.20 link port B
•SW2: End of link termination
•JP1: Power supply to D.20 connectors
These options should be configured before you permanently mount the device.
The location of these switches and jumpers is shown in “Configuration switches and
jumpers” on page 22.
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D.20 RIO printed circuit board
PowerD.20 BD.20 ARS-232
SW3SW1
SW2
JP1
Ethernet
Ethernet
System LEDs
ON ›ON ›
ON ›
1357
Front ›‹ Rear
12
ON
12
ON
12
ON
12
ON
Figure 2: Configuration switches and jumpers
SW1: D.20 channel 1 to D.20 link port B
This switch controls how the hardware D.20 link port B pins 6 and 7 are connected to D.20
channel 1.
Connection is enabled Connection is disabled
The default setting of SW1 is both positions OFF (D.20 channel 1 on port B pins 6 and 7 not
connected).
SW3: D.20 channel 2 to D.20 link port B
This switch controls how the hardware D.20 link port B pins 2 and 3 are connected to D.20
channel 2.
Connection is enabled Connection is disabled
The default setting of SW3 is both positions ON (D.20 channel 2 on port B pins 1 and 2
connected).
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12
ON
12
ON
12
ON
12
ON
1357
1357
1357
1357
SW2: End of link termination
This switch controls whether end of link termination (120 Ohm) is enabled on D.20 channels
1 and 2.
Termination is enabled on both channels
Termination is disabled on both channels
Termination is enabled on channel 1 only
Termination is enabled on channel 2 only
The default setting is both positions ON (termination on both channels).
JP1: Power supply to D.20 connectors
This set of jumpers controls whether power is supplied to peripherals via the D.20 link ports
and if so, which pins are designated as the positive and return. The voltage transmitted
through these ports is the same as the input voltage supplied to the D.20 RIO device.
In the case where two independent power sources supply power to a common peripheral
network, separate pins on the D.20 link must be used for the primary power source and the
secondary power source to avoid any voltage feedback. Failure to do so can negatively
impact system operation or damage the power source equipment.
Power is not supplied through the D.20 link ports
Power is supplied through D.20 link port pins 4
(positive) and 5 (return)
Power is supplied through D.20 link port pins 8
(positive) and 9 (return)
Power is supplied through D.20 link port pins 4, 8
(positive) and 5, 9 (return)
The default setting of JP1 is for jumpers to not be inserted (power is not supplied through
the D.20 link ports).
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Grounding the D.20 RIO
Surge and noise suppression components used on the D.20 RIO are designed to prevent
nuisance operation and damage to internal components. To ensure correct protective
operation, the earth ground stud on the D.20 RIO must be connected to a low impedance
ground using a braided cable or heavy solid copper conductor (12 AWG green/yellow wire
is recommended, GE part number 970-0182).
When making ground connections, ensure that all surfaces that are used for grounding
are free of dirt, residue and corrosion.
Torque settings
The recommended tool torque settings for zinc-plated mounting screws are:
•22.2 in-lb [2.50 Nm] for 10-32 UNF screws
•31.0 in-lb [3.51 Nm] for 12-24 UNC screws
•18.1 in-lb [2.04 Nm] for M5 x 0.5 [8 mm] screws
•33.3 in-lb [3.76 Nm] for M6 x 0.5 [8 mm] screws
Connecting the power supply
The D.20 RIO can be supplied power by a 24 VDC (GE part number 580-3483) or 48 VDC (GE
part number 580-3484) DIN rail mounted power supply. One of these power supplies must
be used to ensure compliance with the standards referenced.
Table 3: D.20 RIO Power Input Requirements
Input Voltage22 to 55 VDC, ±10%
Input Power10 W maximum, 3 W typical
Review the manufacturer-provided documentation that accompanies your power
supply unit before installation. Ensure that you are in compliance with all safety
instructions provided.
Any voltage input supplied to the D.20 RIO is also output through the Aux connectors on
the power supply connections block.
The Aux output must not be directly or indirectly connected to another power source.
When the Aux output is connected to a device with two input power sources, a protection
circuit must be used on the Aux output to prevent any voltage feedback. Failure to do so
can negatively impact system operation or damage the power source equipment.
Specifications
Table 4: Power supply specifications
Rated power supplies580-3483Input 85 to 264 VAC 90 to 350 VDC
580-3484Input 85 to 264 VAC 90 to 350 VDC
Peak inrush current at
70°C on cold start
Rated frequency (AC-DC) 50/60 Hz nominal (45 to 65 Hz)
580-348324 VDC at 2.6 A <15 A
580-348448 VDC at 3.75 A <20 A
Output 24 VDC (18 to 29.5 VDC) @ 2.6 A at 70 °C
Output 48 VDC (30 to 56 VDC) @ 3.75 A at 70 °C
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NOTE
Input
Output
Power
Supply
White +
Black
−
10 foot AC
mains cable
D.20 RIO
VIN 22-55 VDC
Connection wires
The D.20 RIO is supplied with 84 inches of black and white hook-up wire (GE part number
970-0362). This hook-up wire can be used to connect the 24 VDC Power supply (580-3483)
VDC Power supply (580-3484) to the D.20 RIO through pin 2 (−) and pin 3 (+) on the
or 48
removable connector.
With the 24 VDC or 48 VDC power supply a 10 foot North American AC mains cable (GE
part number 580-3470) is also provided. This can be used to connect to the AC input
terminal on the power supply.
The appropriate AC mains cable should be used according to the national standard.
Figure 3: Power supply connection wiring shows the wiring connections between the
power supply and the D.20 RIO. See Figure 7: D.20 RIO field and network connectors for a
larger view of the D.20 RIO back panel.
Figure 3: Power supply connection wiring
Rack mounting the D.20 RIO
The D.20 RIO can be installed in a standard 19 inch width rack. When installed, the D.20 RIO
occupies 1 rack unit, or 1.75 inches (4.445 cm).
Two mounting flanges (GE part number 953-4129) need to be installed to the sides of the
D.20 RIO before the device can be rack mounted.
To install the D.20 RIO
in a 19 inch rack:
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1.Remove the four screws and serrated washers on the sides of the unit. These screws
2.Attach the mounting flanges (GE part number 953-4129) to the left and right sides of
are located towards the front of the unit where the LEDs are positioned.
the device as shown below using the four screws and serrated washers removed in
step 1
See “Rack mount flanges” on page 26.
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Figure 4: Rack mount flanges
3.Position the D.20 RIO in an open space in the rack.
4.Hold the unit firmly and attach the unit to the rails of the rack using four Phillips panhead M5 x 8 mm screws (GE part number 900-0215).
Panel mounting the D.20 RIO
To install the D.20 RIO
on a panel:
The D.20 RIO can be flat mounted on a panel by installing the panel mounting flanges.
1.Attach the panel mount flanges (GE part number 953-4132) to the left and right sides
of the device as shown below using the four screws that were provided with the
flanges.
See “Panel mount flanges” on page 26
Figure 5: Panel mount flanges
2.Attach the unit to a panel using four Phillips pan-head M5 x 8 mm screws (GE part
number 900-0215). Tighten to 0.5 Nm.
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CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE D.20 RIODIN RAIL MOUNTING THE D.20 RIO
The D.20 RIO can be attached to a standard 35 mm wide DIN rail in either the horizontal or
vertical position by installing the DIN rail mounting flange.
To install the D.20 RIO
on a DIN rail:
To attach the D.20 RIO
to a DIN rail:
•Attach the DIN rail mounting flange to the D.20 RIO in either the horizontal or vertical
orientation using the 8 screws provided with the flange. Tighten to 0.5 Nm.
See “DIN rail mounting” on page 27.
Figure 6: DIN rail mounting
1.Slide the unit into the top lip of the rail until the brackets are securely fastened.
2.Push the bottom of the unit into the lower lip of the rail until the bracket clicks into
place.
Hold the unit securely while you are attaching it to the DIN rail to prevent damage by
dropping it. Verify that the unit has been correctly installed before use by applying
light pressure in all directions.
To detach the D.20
RIO from a DIN rail:
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1.Push the button on the bottom of the bracket upwards with a screwdriver until the
base of the unit can be pulled slightly away from the lower lip of the DIN rail.
2.Once the base is free, apply light upward pressure to dislodge the unit from the upper
lip of the rail.
Hold the unit securely while you are detaching it from the DIN rail to prevent damage
by dropping it.
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D.20 RIO Distributed I/O Controller
Chapter 3: Connecting to Devices
and Networks
Connecting to Devi ces and Network s
This chapter provides guidelines for making physical connections between the D.20 RIO
and substation and network devices.
Cabling overview
All physical connections are made to the connectors on the rear panel of the D.20 RIO.
Figure 7: D.20 RIO field and network connectors
General cabling requirements
The following cables are required to connect to the D.20 RIO:
Table 5: Required cables
MediaGE part numberDesignationCablingConnector
Twisted Pair
Ethernet
D.20 Link977-0089RS-485
Serial977-0529RS-232Null modemDB-9 female
To provide higher EMC immunity and maintain CE Mark radiated emission compliance, the
serial cables used for permanent D.20 Link connections must comply with the following
requirements:
•Cables must be shielded, with the shield terminated to the connector shell on the D.20
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RIO side.
977-020910/100BaseTUTP (Unshielded Twisted
Pair) – CAT 5 or better
ShieldedDB-9 male
4 twisted pairs
RJ-45
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•On D.20 cables (GE part number 977-0089), the shielded cable end can be located
opposite to the cable end labeled with the GE part number.
•D-type connector covers must provide EMC shielding (e.g. metallized plastic or die cast
metal covers).
•Maximum D.20 cable length 1000 ft (300 m)
D.20 Link
Communications between the D.20 RIO and the D20 peripheral I/O modules are carried
over a high-speed, high-level data link control (HDLC) protocol called the D.20 Link. The
D.20 Link has the following features:
•RS-485 serial link, half duplex, 250 kbps
•D.20 frame using HDLC protocol format with Manchester encoding
•Supports up to 30 D20 I/O peripheral modules in a standard configuration
•Repeater/extension modules (GE part number 520-0118, 520-0117, and 520-0148)
can be used to extend the distance between peripheral modules
D.20 RIO supports all peripherals equipped with PCommon 3.X series. Replacement of the
PCommon chips is required for interfacing with existing peripherals equipped with 2.X
series of PCommon.
Table 6: D.20 link port pin out
D.20 Port AD.20 Port B
NamePinNamePin
No connection1Shield
Link channel 1+2Link channel 2+ (SW3 ON)
Link channel 1−3Link channel 2− (SW3 ON)
+DC 1 (JP1 1-2)
DC 1 Return (JP1 3-4)
Link channel 2+6Link channel 1+ (SW1 ON)
Link channel 2−7Link channel 1− (SW1 ON)
+DC 2 (JP1 5-6)
DC 2 Return (JP1 7-8)9DC 2 Return (JP1 7-8)9
Note 1: Shield is connected to D.20 RIO chassis ground
Note 2: Refer to “SW3: D.20 channel 2 to D.20 link port B” on page 22.
Note 3: Refer to “JP1: Power supply to D.20 connectors” on page 23.
Note 4: Refer to “SW1: D.20 channel 1 to D.20 link port B” on page 22.
3
3
Connection scenarios
There are four ways to connect the D.20 RIO to peripheral devices:
•“Single D.20 RIO terminated” on page 31
•“Single D.20 RIO looped” on page 31
•“Redundant D.20 RIO looped” on page 32
•“Redundant D.20 RIO redundant link” on page 32
Refer to the section: “Configuring Single and Redundant D.20 RIOs” on page 54 for
information on configuring D.20 RIOs for the single and redundant connection scenarios.
1
2
2
3
4+DC 1 (JP1 1-2)
5DC 1 Return (JP1 3-4)
8+DC 2 (JP1 5-6)
3
3
4
4
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO DEVICES AND NETWORKSD.20 LINK
D400
...
...
Secure LAN
D.20 RIO
Peripheral
Peripheral
Peripheral
Peripheral
Peripheral
AB
T
J1 J2
J1 J2J1 J2J1 J2J1 J2
D400
...
...
Secure LAN
D.20 RIO
Peripheral
Peripheral
Peripheral
Peripheral
Peripheral
AB
J1 J2J1 J2J1 J2J1 J2J1 J2
Redundant D.20 RIO configurations are not supported by D400 firmware version 3.20.
When using D400 firmware version 3.20, only connect the peripherals in a Single D.20 RIO
configuration.
Table 7: Single D.20 RIO terminated
Equipment Block DiagramSwitch
Settings
SW1: Default
SW2: Default
SW3: Default
Table 8: Single D.20 RIO looped
Description
This is the most basic
configuration option. This
scenario offers no redundancy in
the event of D.20 RIO failure. In
the event a D.20 Link failure
occurs, the D.20 RIO will lose
communications with all
peripherals positioned downlink
from the interruption.
D.20 link port A is connected to
the first peripheral, and all
subsequent peripherals are
daisy-chained. The D.20 Link is
terminated at the final
peripheral with a Terminator (GE
part number 977-0049).
Note: Daughter boards (GE part
number 540-0207 for D20 A,S,
and K boards; GE part number
540-0209 for the D20 C board)
may optionally be installed in the
peripherals to provide HDLC
interface redundancy and to
provide protection against the
isolated failure of a single pair of
wires running through the
peripheral link cable.
Equipment Block DiagramSwitch
Settings
SW1: Default
SW2: Default
SW3: Default
Description
This scenario is the same as the
Single D.20 RIO Terminated
layout with the addition of a
connection between the final
peripheral and D.20 link port B
on the D.20 RIO.
This layout ensures that D.20
Link communications are
maintained to all peripherals in
the event that a break in the
D.20 link occurs between
peripheral modules.
Note: Daughter boards (GE part
number 540-0207 for D20 A,S,
and K boards; GE part number
540-0209 for the D20 C board)
are not supported for this
scenario and must be removed
from all peripherals.
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D.20 RIO
No. 1
D.20 RIO
No. 2
...
...
Secure LAN
Peripheral
Peripheral
Peripheral
Peripheral
Peripheral
ABAB
J1 J2J1 J2J1 J2J1 J2J1 J2
Redundant Secure
LAN ( optio nal)
D400D400
D.20 RIO
No. 1
D.20 RIO
No. 2
Secure LAN
Peripheral
Peripheral
Peripheral
Peripheral
ABAB
J1 J 2J1 J2J 1 J2J1 J2
Redundant Secure
LAN ( optio nal)
D400D400
Peripheral
J1 J2
D.20 Adaptors
T
P1 P2
J1 J2
J3 J 4
P1 P 2
J1 J 2
J3 J4
P1 P 2
J1 J2
J3 J4
P1 P 2
J1 J2
J3 J4
P1 P2
J1 J2
J3 J4
T
Table 9: Redundant D.20 RIO looped
Equipment Block DiagramSwitch
Settings
SW1: Default
SW2: Default
SW3: Default
Description
This scenario provides
redundancy in the event one of
the D.20 RIO devices fails or is
taken offline for maintenance. It
also ensures that D.20 Link
communications are maintained
in the event of a Link failure.
The loop starts at D.20 link port
A of the first D.20 RIO device and
terminates at D.20 link port B of
the second D.20 RIO device.
Note: Daughter boards (GE part
number 540-0207 for D20 A,S,
and K boards; GE part number
540-0209 for the D20 C board)
are not supported for this
scenario and must be removed
from all peripherals.
Note: If both D.20 RIO to
peripheral D.20 cable lengths
are between 114 and 240 inches
(2.9 m and 6 m), then a repeater
must be installed (anywhere in
the D.20 link chain).
Table 10: Redundant D.20 RIO redundant link
Equipment Block DiagramSwitch
Settings
SW1: ON
SW2: Default
SW3: Default
Description
This scenario provides
redundancy for the D.20 RIO
devices as well as the D.20 Link.
One loop begins at D.20 link port
A on the first D.20 RIO device
and the second loop begins at
D.20 link port B on the second
D.20 RIO.
Note: Daughter boards are
required to support this
functionality: GE part number
540-0207 for D20 A, S, and K
boards; GE part number 5400209 for the D20 C board.
Note: This setup requires two
D.20 cables per peripheral (GE
part number 977-0089/xxx), one
D.20 Adaptor (GE part number
540-0313).
Note: With respect to the D.20
link splitters, all J1/J2 ports must
be connected to J1/J2 ports,
and all J3/J4 ports must be
connected to J3/J4 ports.
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CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO DEVICES AND NETWORKSSUPPLYING POWER THROUGH THE D.20 LINK
Supplying power through the D.20 Link
Power is typically supplied to peripheral devices directly through the WESTERM boards.
However, you can configure the D.20 RIO to supply peripheral devices with power through
the D.20 ports. In systems with more than five peripherals, an external power supply and
D20 DC interface module (520-0154) are required.
The Auxiliary terminals and/or power through the D.20 port should not be loaded by
peripherals to exceed 165 W.
Table 11: Typical power consumption for D20 I/O modules
D20 I/O ModulePower Consumption
D20A20 to 60 VDC, 8 W typical
D20C20 to 60 VDC, 5 W typical
D20K20 to 60 VDC
D20S20 to 60 VDC, 4 W typical
Connect power to D20A, D20S, D20K, and D20C peripheral boards through the D.20 HDLC
Link using a daisy-chain series of connections from peripheral to peripheral.
4 W typical, 11 W with all relays energized
To power peripherals
through the D.20 Link:
Ethernet
To connect the D.20
RIO to network
devices
1.Ensure JP1is set correctly for your peripheral devices. See “JP1: Power supply to D.20
connectors” on page 23.
2.Connect the D.20 link DB9 connector to the J1 input on WESTERM peripheral board
number one.
3.Connect the D.20 link DB9 connector from the J2 connector and into the J1 connector
on WESTERM peripheral board number two.
4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each WESTERM peripheral board in series.
Result: The peripherals are now connected for power using the D.20 Link.
The D.20 RIO can connect to one or two networks through two Ethernet connections.
Within the operating system of the D.20 RIO, LAN A is assigned to Ethernet interface eth0
and LAN B is assigned to Ethernet interface eth1. The interfaces eth0 and eth1 can also be
bonded for redundant operation.
All RJ-45 connectors have the same signal definition. However, the Ethernet ports are auto
MDI/MDIX and can support a straight-through or crossover cable.
Plug network cables into the D.20 RIO Ethernet ports.
The D.20 RIO is intended to be used on a secure LAN behind a firewall. It is not designed to
be used as a gateway device.
The D.20 RIO is intended to be used in a 10/100 Mbps network; the D.20 RIO does not
communicate on a dedicated 1Gbps network.
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Table 12: Ethernet RJ-45 connector signal definitions
PositionFunctionSignal FlowColor
1RX+INWhite w/ Orange
2RX−INOrange
3TX+OUTWhite w/ Green
4P1+-Blue
5P1−-White w/ Blue
6TX−OUTGreen
7P2+-White w/ Brown
8P2−-Brown
Shield--
RS-232
The RS-232 port can be used to initiate a local connection with your D.20 RIO device. The
following port settings should be used when establishing a connection:
Bits per second....................................................115200
Data bits .................................................................8
Flow control ..........................................................None
For more information on accessing the software of the D.20 RIO using the RS-232 port, see
“Connecting to the D.20 RIO for the first time” on page 36.
Table 13: D.20 RIO RS-232 pinouts
NamePin
No Connection1
RD
TD3
No Connection4
GND
No Connection
No Connection7
No Connection
No Connection9
2
5
6
8
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D.20 RIO Distributed I/O Controller
Chapter 4: Setting Up the D.20 RIO
Setting Up the D.20 RIO
There are two software components of the D.20 RIO:
•Online HMI: A web-based interface that is used to configure connections to peripheral
clients, edit client map files, configure system options, and view point status
•D.20 RIO Configuration Utility: A command-line utility that is used to configure device
parameters
D.20 RIO devices communicate natively only with D400 firmware version 3.20 or higher.
Users planning on connecting an existing D400 units to a D.20 RIO must contact GE
Customer Service to either upgrade hardware through the RMA process or use the
Upgrade Manager. D400 upgrade kits are also available for order though GE Digital
Energy's Online store.
Table 14 indicates the compatibility between D400 and D.20 RIO firmware versions.
Table 14: D400 and D.20 RIO firmware version compatibility
D.20 RIO
Firmware Version
V1.00V3.20Yes
V1.10V3.20*Yes
V1.00V4.10No
V1.10V4.10Yes
* The D400 V3.20 requires service update 320_087_20130509_IRIGB_1MS.
Refer to the D400 Substation Gateway Software Configuration Guide (GE part number
SWM0066) and the online help for assistance in configuring a D400 device to
communicate with your D.20 RIO.
D400 Firmware
Version
Compatibility
Note: D400 V3.20 does not support D.20 RIO
redundancy.
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NOTE
Connecting to the D.20 RIO for the first time
To perform the initial set up of the D.20 RIO, you need to plug directly into the D.20 RIO
through the RS-232 port. This port provides a local connection and terminal session with
the D.20 RIO and is used to perform system administrative and maintenance procedures.
Microsoft Windows™ HyperTerminal can be used for terminal emulation but it is NOT
recommended because code and configuration file download times are considerably
increased.
The program Tera Term for Microsoft Windows™ does not have these limitations and is
therefore recommended as a terminal emulation program. It can be downloaded from the
Internet.
To connect to the D.20
RIO
1.Connect the supplied null modem cable (GE part number 977-0529) to your
computer’s serial communications port and to the D.20 RIO RS-232 port.
2.Open the Tera Term terminal emulator application.
Result: The Tera Term: New connection window appears.
3.Select a Serial connection and click OK.
4.From the Setup menu, select Serial port....
Result: The Tera Term: Serial port setup window appears.
5.Select the following options, and then click OK:
Port ................................................................COM1 (or select another port if required)
Result: The configuration .ini file is saved.
The saved setup file can be accessed later: from the Setup menu, select Restore
setup....
9.In the main terminal window, press Enter.
Result: The D.20 RIO login prompt appears.
10. Type the default username root and press Enter.
11. Type the default password geroot and press Enter.
When you enter the password, it is not visible on the screen.
Result: The D20RIO#>> command prompt appears. You are now online with the D.20
RIO.
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CHAPTER 4: SETTING UP THE D.20 RIOINITIALIZATION PROCEDURE
Initialization procedure
After you have established a local connection to the D.20 RIO, you should perform the
following configuration tasks using the D.20 RIO Configuration Utility to ensure that your
device is ready for use:
•Configure the network settings of the device. Be sure to remember the IP address that
is assigned to the device since you will need it to access the online HMI.
•Set the time and date of the device. You can optionally configure a D400 as the SNTP
time source to keep this information accurate.
•Create one ore more local administrator users (for remote access purposes).
Setting up the network interface
To set up the D.20 RIO’s network interface, you will need the following information:
•D.20 RIO’s assigned IP address
•Subnet Mask
•Gateway address (if applicable)
This set up must be done the first time from the D.20 RIO’s rear serial communications
port.
To configure the
network interface
1.Connect to the rear maintenance RS-232 port. See “D.20 RIO field and network
connectors” on page 29.
2.At the D20RIO#>> prompt, type d20riocfg and press Enter.
Result: The D20RIO Configuration Utility menu appears.
3.Type 3 and press Enter to select 3. Configure Network Interfaces.
Result: The Network Interface menu appears.
4.If this D.20 RIO is part of a multiple network interface configuration, then select the
device to be configured: (1) NET1 or (2) NET2. If this device is using Ethernet
redundancy, select Enable LAN Redundancy (Net1 and Net2 as one interface).
Result: The Network Interface: NET1, NET2, or Bond0 appears.
5.Type 2 and press Enter to select 2. Static IP Address.
Result: You are prompted to enter the D.20 RIO’s IP address.
6.Type the IP address of the D.20 RIO and press Enter, or press Enter to accept a
previously-set IP address.
7.Enter the Subnet Mask of the D.20 RIO, or press Enter to accept a previously-set
subnet mask.
Result: A summary of the configured network configuration appears.
8.Do one of the following:
–To accept the settings, enter y.
–To change the settings, enter n and repeat Steps 5 to 8 to make the necessary
changes.
9.Go back to the D20RIO Configuration Utility menu, and select 8. Quit to exit the
configuration utility.
10. At the D20RIO#>> prompt, type reboot and press Enter.
The D.20 RIO restarts and is updated with the new network settings.
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NOTE
You can now configure the D.20 RIO using the D.20 RIO HMI over the network
connection. See
user accounts before you can access the D.20 RIO remotely through SSH.
Chapter 6, Using the D.20 RIO. You must create administrator-level
Setting the D.20 RIO device time and date
To set the time and
date:
Creating administrator-level user accounts
To create a new
administrator-level
user account:
1.Connect to the rear maintenance RS-232 port. See “D.20 RIO field and network
connectors” on page 29.
2.At the D20RIO#>> prompt, type d20riocfg and press Enter.
3.Type 5 and press Enter to select 5. Configure Time Sync.
4.Type 2 and press Enter to select 2. Set System Clock.
5.Complete the on screen prompts as required to set the date and time.
Since you cannot use the root user account to access the D.20 RIO remotely, you must
create administrator-level user accounts for this purpose. This must be done for the first
time through the D.20 RIO’s rear panel serial communications port.
1.Connect to the rear maintenance RS-232 port. See “D.20 RIO field and network
connectors” on page 29.
2.At the D20RIO#>> prompt, type d20riocfg and press Enter.
3.Type 1 and press Enter to select 1. Configure Authentication.
4.Type 5 and press Enter to select 5. Administrator Group Users.
5.Complete the on screen prompts as required to create a new administrator-level user.
You may now use this user account to access the D.20 RIO remotely through SSH.
By default, the D.20 RIO is configured to restrict access to various command line services
like SSH to administrator-level users only. You can use the Configure Administrator Only Logins setting under Secure Access to change this parameter and allow both
administrator- and supervisor-level access.
Time synchronization strategies
The D.20 RIO system time needs to be updated at a high frequency from a valid time
source, to keep it accurate. It is recommended to use a D400 as the SNTP source for a D.20
RIO with a fast SNTP poll frequency option (5 seconds). D.20 RIO system time accuracy is
defined as the time within the D400 and the D.20 RIO, with respect to the time input to the
D400. There are two options available for time synchronization to achieve better system
time accuracy.
•IRIG-B option: A D400 is configured to accept an IRIG-B time sync input and a D.20 RIO
is configured for SNTP time sync with a D400.
1 ms system time accuracy can be achieved with this option. Performance test results
have shown 1 ms accuracy recorded for 99.6% of the total D.20 RIO points.
•SNTP option: A D400 is configured to accept an SNTP time sync input and a D.20 RIO is
configured for SNTP time sync with a D400.
1 ms system time accuracy cannot be assured in this option. However higher time
accuracy can be achieved if a third-party SNTP to IRIG-B converter is used.
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IRIG-B
D400
D.20 RIO
SNTP
IRIG-B option
SNTP option
SNTP
D400
D.20 RIO
SNTP
If a D.20 RIO is configured for SNTP time sync with a D400, the D400 should not be
configured to use NTP as its time source; in this case the D400 will fail to time synchronize
D.20 RIO.
Figure 8: D.20 RIO time synchronization options
D.20 RIO configuration utility
To start the D.20 RIO
configuration utility:
The D.20 RIO Configuration Utility is used to configure operating system settings on the
D.20 RIO. Using the D.20 RIO Configuration Utility, you can perform the following actions:
•Configure authentication
•Configure network settings
•Configure network interface settings
•Configure secure access
•Configure time synchronization
•Configure hardware
•Reset system logs
You can access the D.20 RIO command prompt remotely through the Ethernet connection
or through the Utilities Power bar button in the D.20 RIO HMI. The Utilities page provides a
Secure Shell (SSH) login to establish a remote terminal session with the D.20 RIO.
Access to the command line interface requires an Administrator or root log in.
1.Connect to the device through the RS-232 port. See “Connecting to the D.20 RIO for
the first time” on page 36.
Result: The D20RIO#>> command prompt appears.
2.Type d20riocfg and press Enter.
Result: The D.20 RIO Configuration Utility Menu appears.
3.Select a function by typing the associated number and pressing Enter.
Some settings take effect immediately after being changed while other settings require a
reboot of your D.20 RIO device before they are applied.
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Configure authentication
From the Authentication menu, you can select the authentication mode and change the
system access settings.
Local authentication
mode
Remote
authentication mode
Local authentication makes use of files stored locally to control user authentication, as
opposed to connecting to a remote server to obtain user name and password information.
The D.20 RIO has two types of administrative users.
•Root – Full privileges to view and modify all system settings in the D.20 RIO and run
commands through the local D.20 RIO command line interface. The root user cannot
log into remote command-line services or the D.20 RIO HMI. The Default user name is
root and the default password is geroot. Only the password can be modified. See
Root Administrator Settings, below.
•Administrator – Supervisor-level access to all configuration, runtime, operation, and
system administration screens in the D.20 RIO HMI as well as full access to run
commands at the D.20 RIO command line interface when the sudo command is used.
If you are using local authentication, Administrator-level users can be created using
the D.20 RIO configuration utility. See Administrator Group Users, below.
If you enable local authentication mode, be sure to create at least one administrator-level
user before exiting from the D.20 RIO configuration utility. If you log out of the system
without creating any new administrator users, you will not be able to log into the D.20 RIO
remotely.
The D.20 RIO supports two remote authentication modes:
•RADIUS
•Cisco® TACACS+
RADIUS remote authentication mode requires the following settings:
•RADIUS server address – valid IPV4 address
•“Shared secret” as provided by the RADIUS administrator – 6 or more characters
Cisco TACACS+ remote authentication mode requires the following settings:
•TACACS+ server address – valid IPV4 address
•TACACS+ secondary server address (if enabled) – valid IPV4 address. If the primary
server does not respond, the D.20 RIO will automatically attempt to connect to the
server at this address instead.
•Encryption – select whether to enable or disable encryption for the connection
between the D.20 RIO and the TACACS+ server
•Shared secret (if enabled) – as provided by TACACS+ server administrator
•Enable reporting of remote host IP address – if enabled, the D.20 RIO will report the IP
address of the D.20 RIO to the authentication server. Only enable this if you are using
an authentication server that supports this feature.
See “Remote authentication mode” on page 40. for information on configuring your
TACACS+ server.
Root administrator
Allows you to change the password associated with the system root user account.
settings
HMI supervisor
settings
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HMI supervisors are allowed full privileges to access to all configuration, runtime,
operation and system administration screens in the D.20 RIO HMI. One default supervisor
account with the username supervisor is always available on the D.20 RIO. You can set the
password of this account using the D.20 RIO configuration utility.
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NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
Administrator group
users
Allows you to create administrator-level users (if you are using local authentication mode)
and to change details associated with existing administrator user accounts.
Before adding users, configure the time synchronization to the current time. This avoids
warning messages regarding expired passwords.
Configure network settings
The Network Settings menu includes optional settings for the D.20 RIO network interface.
The D.20 RIO must be rebooted to activate changed network settings.
ICMP echoYou can disable ICMP echo to help with securing the D.20 RIO. By default ICMP echo is
enabled, so that the D.20 RIO can be pinged on any interface, but ICMP echo can be
disabled if required by the administrator.
Machine host nameUsed to assign a host name to the D.20 RIO unit. The name must be unique to this D.20 RIO
and only contain alphanumeric characters (– [hyphen] is supported).
Configure network interfaces
The Configure Network Interfaces menu includes settings for the D.20 RIO’s network
connections (NET1, NET2, and Enable Lan Redundancy).
The D.20 RIO must be rebooted to activate changed network settings.
Static IP addressConfigures the D.20 RIO to use a manually defined IP address, subnet mask, and gateway
address.
Dynamic addressConfigure the D.20 RIO to use network parameters that are provided by a DHCP server.
At the D20RIO#>> prompt, type the command ifconfig to determine the dynamically
assigned IP address.
If dynamic addressing is to be used in a system that supports D.20 RIO redundancy, you
must ensure that a fixed IP address is allocated for each device.
VLANAs long as the VLAN has been configured on your D400 and network hardware (such as
switches), there is no need to configure a VLAN on your D.20 RIO device. Some advanced
users may opt to configure a VLAN on their D.20 RIO if they would like to improve traffic
prioritization on the outgoing link.
It is common to use a VLAN when connecting D400 and D.20 RIO devices over a network.
By assigning your D.20 RIO to a VLAN, you can ensure higher prioritization for data
transmitted from it and you can reduce the amount of extraneous information the D.20
RIO receives from other devices on the network.
In Figure 9 on page 42, a VLAN has been created on the NET1 interface on the D400. NET1
is connected to a third party switch, which is also connected to another third party switch.
These connections are called the trunks, since they carry the VLAN data as well as all other
data transmitted on the interface.
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NET1
LAN A
D400 Substation Gateway
D.20 RIO
Switch A
Switch B
VLAN
Figure 9: VLAN connections
Switch B is also configured to support a VLAN on a certain network port, which is
connected to the D.20 RIO. Since this port is dedicated to the VLAN, only information
flagged for the VLAN is transmitted to the D.20 RIO. As well, information sent on this VLAN
from the D.20 RIO device can be classified with a higher priority, which will ensure a higher
likelihood of transmission during times of network congestion.
You can configure the following options on each VLAN you create:
•IP address, subnet mast, and default gateway: You can assign static values or obtain
dynamic values via DHCP. Once you have configured these values, you can use them
to access your VLAN.
•EGRESS priority mappings: Set the QoS priority level for data transmitted on this VLAN.
Priority levels range from 0 to 7 with 7 being the highest priority. If a QoS-enabled
device receives packets transmitted on this VLAN, it should apply prioritization based
on the level you specify.
•Ethernet reorder flag header: This option is reserved for use by GE Digital Energy staff
for customer support tasks.
Enable or disable VLAN redundancy
Disabling LAN
redundancy
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When the D.20 RIO is configured for VLAN, manually set the D.20 RIO's VLAN IP address.
From the D.20 RIO HMI, select: Connections > D.20 Client > Configuration Parameters > IP Address field.
Before enabling or disabling LAN Redundancy (i.e., for a bonded network) you need to
remove the VLAN ID's created in the network interfaces of the D.20 RIO.
To disable LAN redundancy if a VLAN is configured:
1.Connect to the rear maintenance RS-232 port. See “D.20 RIO field and network
connectors” on page 29.
2.At the D20RIO#>> prompt, type d20riocfg and press Enter.
Result: The D20RIO Configuration Utility menu appears.
3.Type 3 and press Enter to select 3. Configure Network Interfaces.
Result: The Network Interface menu appears.
4.Type 1 and press Enter to select 1.Configure Bond0.
Result: The Bond0 menu appears.
5.Type 4 and press Enter to select 4. VLAN.
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6.Type 3 and press Enter to select 3. Remove VLAN.
Result: A list of configured VLANs appears.
7.Remove all created VLAN IDs.
8.Return to the Available Network Interfaces menu.
9.Type 2 and press Enter to select: 2. Disable LAN Redundancy.
Enabling LAN
redundancy
To enable LAN redundancy if the VLAN is configured in either NET1 or NET2 interfaces:
1.Connect to the rear maintenance RS-232 port. See “D.20 RIO field and network
connectors” on page 29.
2.At the D20RIO#>> prompt, type d20riocfg and press Enter.
Result: The D20RIO Configuration Utility menu appears.
3.Type 3 and press Enter to select 3. Configure Network Interfaces.
Result: The Network Interface menu appears.
4.Type 1 or 2 and press Enter to select either 1.Net1 or 2. Net2.
5.Type 4 and press Enter to select 4. VLAN.
6.Type 3 and press Enter to select 3. Remove VLAN.
Result: A list of configured VLANs appears.
7.Remove all created VLAN IDs.
8.Return to the Available Network Interfaces menu.
9.Type 3 and press Enter to select: 3. Enable LAN Redundancy.
Configure secure access
The Configure Secure Access menu allows you to configure the modes through which
users can access the D.20 RIO.
Configure SSH serviceEnable or disable access to the D.20 RIO through the SSH protocol.
Configure web modeSelect if users can access the D.20 RIO web interface through an HTTP connection or if
users should be redirected to an HTTPS connection.
Configure
administrator only
logins
Select if access to command-line utilities is restricted to Administrator-level users or not.
By default, this option is enabled. This setting restricts access to the following services:
•Login
•SSH
•SFTP
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Configure time synchronization
The Configure Time Sync menu allows you set the D.20 RIO’s internal date and time as
well as modify options associated with time synchronization.
Set system clockEnter the current calendar date and time of day. The value entered will be recorded in the
D.20 RIO.
Set system time zoneEnter the time zone of the D.20 RIO.
Time sync inputConfigures the D.20 RIO to use SNTP to calibrate the system clock. Enter the IP address of
the SNTP server and select the polling Interval. Use a D400 as the SNTP source and the
default of 5 seconds to ensure accurate event timing.
A D400 is the only recommended SNTP time source for a D.20 RIO since the D.20 RIO uses
custom SNTP communication with a D400 to achieve better system time accuracy. In
addition, to achieve better accuracy, there can be no more than 3 Ethernet switches, hubs
and/or routers between a D.20 RIO and D400; both the D.20 RIO and D400 must be
configured for VLAN.
Hardware
The Hardware menu allows you to view the serial number associated with your D.20 RIO
device.
Reset System Logs
The Reset System Logs menu allows you to check the size of, and delete archived and
current D.20 RIO logs.
Online HMI
The D.20 RIO includes a web-based HMI (human machine interface). The online HMI is your
window into the D.20 RIO. Through the HMI you can monitor the status of your substation
network, view data, configure peripheral devices, and change the device set-up.
Depending on how it is configured, the D.20 RIO is protected by a secure HTTPS or
standard HTTP connection that requires a user name and password.
For more information on the D.20 RIO HMI, refer to the online Help once you have logged
in.
The D.20 RIO HMI is based on the web-based programming language Java. The Web
browser must be equipped with a plug-in that supports Java. The D.20 RIOis designed to
operate with version 6.0 (or later) of Internet Explorer
version 6.0 or later you may need to install the J2SE
have the JRE Version 6.0 (or later) installed and enabled on your PC to operate the D.20 RIO
HMI. When you log into the D.20 RIO, the device automatically detects if your Web browser
has the JRE installed. If not, the JVM Detection window gives choices for installing the JRE.
®
. If you are using Internet Explorer,
®
Runtime Environment (JRE). You must
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NOTE
To access the D.20 RIO
HMI over a network
connection
Remote authentication
1.Open your Web browser and enter the URL (in the form of http://aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd) of
the D.20 RIO, where aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd is the D.20 RIO's IP address.
Result: The Log In screen appears.
2.Type your HMI Supervisor user name and password. The default user name is
supervisor and the default password is super123$.
3.Click Log In.
Result: If your login is successful, the D.20 RIO Home page appears.
Use the following settings to configure your TACACS+ server for use with your D.20 RIO.
Table 15: User account privilege levels
D.20 RIO permission levelTACACS+ privilege level
RootNot applicable (see note)
Administrator0 to 3
Supervisor4 to 7
Operator8 to 11
Observer12 to 15
Only one root account exists on the D.20 RIO and it is stored locally. While it cannot be
deleted from the system, you can change the password using the D.20 RIO Configuration
Utility.
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Chapter 5: Backing Up and Restoring
the D.20 RIO
Backing Up and Restoring the D.20 RIO
This chapter describes how to perform a backup and restoration of the D.20 RIO*
configuration data from a source D.20 RIO to a Windows PC using FTP/SFTP over a
network connection.
Pre-requisites
The following items are required for the configuration backup or restoration:
•Windows PC with WinScp tool, which:
–Is used to copy files/directories to/from remote devices that support SCP or SFTP.
When connected to a remote device, the WinSCP interface provides two panels:
remote device (right panel) and local Windows PC (left panel).
–Also allows commands to be run on a remote system.
–At the time this technical note was written, the WinSCP tool could be downloaded
from http://winscp.net/eng/download.php.
•D.20 RIO and Windows PC connected to a network.
•An admin user configured on the D.20 RIO using d20riocfg. The admin user is used to
login into D.20 RIO using WinScp for copying files from D.20 RIO to Windows PC.
The following procedure was verified with WinSCP version 5.1.1.
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NOTE
Configuration backup
To back up a D.20 RIO configuration:
1.Connect to the D.20 RIO using the WinSCP tool by providing the D.20 RIO IP address,
admin username and password.
2.Mount the user configuration directory on the D.20 RIO using the following steps:
2.1.In the D.20 RIO side (right-side) of WinSCP window, navigate to the /mnt/
2.3.Copy and paste the following command to the Custom Command dialog box:
sudo mount /mnt/usr
2.4.If a dialog box appears for confirmation to open separate shell session, click
OK. If prompted to enter a password, enter the password of an admin user.
2.5.If error: Error looking for user groups appears, click OK.
3.Create a zip archive of the D.20 RIO user configuration using the following steps:
3.1.In the D.20 RIO side (right-side) of WinSCP window, navigate to /mnt/usr/
directory.
3.2.Ctrl-click the D20DNA_SysConfig and Conf igure directories and the
md5sum.txt file > right click D20DNA_Sysconfig > select Custom Commands
> then select Tar/GZip….
If the above directories do not appear in /mnt/usr/ directory, refresh the right
panel by clicking the Refresh button at the top.
Result: The Tar/GZip dialog appears.
3.3.Enter a name for the configuration archive with a .tgz extension (for example:
RIO_1.tgz). Click OK.
Result: A configuration archive with the chosen archive name is created.
4.Move the configuration archive to a Windows PC using WinSCP by using the following
steps:
4.1.In the D.20 RIO side (right-side) of WinSCP window, right-click on the
configuration archive file > then select Move…
4.2.Click the Move. The configuration archive appears in the left pane and no
longer appears in the right pane.
5.Un-mount user configuration directory on the D.20 RIO using the following steps:
5.1.In the D.20 RIO side (right-side) of WinSCP window, navigate to the /mnt/
directory.
5.2.Right-click the usr directory > select Custom Commands > then select Enter…
5.3.Copy the following command, and paste to the Custom Command dialog box:
sudo umount /mnt/usr
The /mnt/usr/ directory must be un-mounted on the D.20 RIO for proper
functioning of the D.20 RIO device.
6.Close the WinSCP application.
7.Securely store the configuration archive backup file.
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NOTE
Configuration restoration
The Restore procedure should ONLY be performed on the same D.20 RIO firmware release
from which the Backup was created. For example, a backup from a D.20 RIO V1.00
configuration should NOT be restored on a D.20 RIO running V1.10 firmware.
To restore a D.20 RIO configuration:
1.Connect to the D.20 RIO using the WinSCP tool by providing the D.20 RIO IP address,
admin username and password.
2.Mount the user configuration directory on the D.20 RIO using the following steps:
2.1.In the D.20 RIO side (right-side) of WinSCP window, navigate to the /mnt/
directory.
2.2.Select and right-click the usr directory > select Custom Commands > then
select Enter…
2.3.Copy the following command, and paste it to the Custom Command dialog box:
sudo mount /mnt/usr
2.4.If a dialog box appears asking to open separate shell session, select "OK". If
prompted to enter password, enter the password of an admin user.
3.Copy the configuration archive file from the Windows PC to the D.20 RIO in the /mnt/
usr/ directory by using the following steps:
3.1.In the D.20 RIO side (right-side) of WinSCP window, navigate to /mnt/usr/
directory.
3.2.In the local PC (left pane), select the configuration archive file and drag it to the
right pane. The configuration archive file appears in the right pane.
4.Restore user configuration from the archive file onto the D.20 RIO using the following
steps:
4.1.In the D.20 RIO side (right-side) of WinSCP window, navigate to /mnt/usr/
directory.
4.2.Select and right-click the configuration archive file > select Custom
Commands ' then select Enter…
4.3.Copy the following command, and paste to the Custom Command dialog box:
sudo tar zxf !
Result: The user configuration is restored in the D.20 RIO /mnt/usr/ directory.
5.Delete the archive file in D.20 RIO in the /mnt/usr/ directory by selecting the file, and
then pressing the Delete key on the keyboard.
6.Un-mount user configuration directory on the D.20 RIO using the following steps:
6.1.In the D.20 RIO side (right-side) of WinSCP window, navigate to the /mnt/
directory.
6.2.Select and right-click the usr directory > select Custom Commands > then
select Enter…
6.3.Copy the following command, and paste to the Custom Command dialog box:
sudo umount /mnt/usr.
7.Close the WinSCP application.
8.Log into the command line interface of the D.20 RIO.
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NOTE
9.If the D.20 RIO's's IP configuration needs to be the same as that of the D.20 RIO from
which the configuration was copied, then skip this step. Otherwise, at the command
prompt, type d2riocfg and press Enter. Use the menu interface to change the D.20
RIO's IP configuration to what it needs to be and then exit back to the command
prompt.
10. At the command prompt, type sudo reboot , to reboot the D.20 RIO.
11. If the newly restored D.20 RIO configuration is exactly the same as the configuration
that was last retrieved from the D400 Configuration HMI, then skip this step.
Otherwise wait for the D.20 RIO to finish rebooting, and then retrieve the D.20 RIO
configuration from the D400 Configuration HMI.
12. Test the D.20 RIO functionality to ensure that the configuration has restored correctly.
Result: The D.20 RIO now has the same configuration files as the source D.20 RIO.
All username and password combinations configured on the destination D.20 RIO will be
overwritten with the values in the saved configuration files.
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TX
RXTXLNK
SPD
LNK
SPD
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PWR
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Chapter 6: Using the D.20 RIO
Using the D.20 RIO
This chapter describes the user interfaces available with the D.20 RIO:
•Front panel LEDs allow you to view the operational status of the D.20 RIO.
•D.20 RIO HMI allows you to view and configure the operational status of the D.20 RIO.
•System Utilities allow you to manage the D.20 RIO system setup.
Front and top panel LEDs
Once the D.20 RIO is powered up, the LED indicators on the front and top panels of the D.20
RIO become active. The indicators provide status information on the operation of the D.20
RIO.
Status LEDs
The status LEDs indicate the unit’s operational status:
LED DisplayLabelColorStatus Description
LAN port status LEDs
The LAN Port Status LEDs provide a visual indication of the status for the LAN A and LAN B
Ethernet communication ports.
PWRGreenPower
Solid light when power is present
(during boot-up, normal
operation, and self-diagnostics).
RDYGreenReady
Light is off during Initialization
(boot-up and self-diagnostics).
Slow blinking light when the D.20
RIO is ready to process data.
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RX
TX
RXTXLNK
SPD
LNK
SPD
RDY
PWR
D.20 2D.20 1LAN BLAN A
RX
TX
RXTXLNK
SPD
LNK
SPD
RDY
PWR
D.20 2D.20 1LAN BLAN A
Speed
(Oran ge)
Link
(Green )
RX
TX
RXTXLNK
SPD
LNK
SPD
RDY
PWR
D.20 2D.20 1LAN BLAN A
RX
TX
RXTXLNK
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LED DisplayLabelColorStatus Description
LNKGreenLink
Solid light when a device is
linked to the Ethernet port.
Flashes when data is being
transmitted or received.
SPDOrangeSpeed
Solid light when the connection
speed is 100 Mbps, off when the
connection speed is 10 Mbps.
D.20 port status LEDs
The D.20 Port Status LEDs provide a visual indication of the status for D.20 network ports 1
and 2.
LED DisplayLabelColorStatus Description
SpeedOrange
(bottom-left)
LinkGreen
(bottom-right)
The Ethernet connectors also
provide link and speed
indications through LEDs
embedded in the RJ-45 port.
These LEDs both function in the
same manner as the status
LEDs described above.
RXOrangeReceive
Flashes when data is being
received through the port .
TXGreenTransmit
Flashes when data is being
transmitted through the port.
If a pair of LEDs is not lit, it does not indicate a problem, only that the connected device is
not active.
D.20 RIO HMI
The D.20 RIO includes a built-in HMI (human machine interface). The HMI is your window
into the D.20 RIO. Through the HMI you can monitor and configure your D.20 RIO.
The HMI includes the following components:
•Runtime HMI to view and communicate with up to 30 peripherals. Power bar buttons
give access to D.20 RIO display screens and utilities.
•Configuration tool to manage configuration settings directly on the D.20 RIO.
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•Command line interface to configure platform level components. Accessed from the
Utilities Power bar button.
The D.20 RIO, depending on how it is configured, is protected by a secure HTTPS or
standard HTTP access that requires a user name and password. Your HMI user access level
determines which D.20 RIO HMI features you have access to and what your privileges are
in the run-time and configuration tools.
For more information on the D.20 RIO HMI, refer to the online Help once you have logged
in.
Accessing the HMI
You can use a network connection and your computer's Web browser to access the D.20
RIO HMI.
The D.20 RIO HMI Login screen may not appear correctly if you are using Internet Explorer
8 with the Security level set to High. To see the entire Login screen, set the Security level to
Medium: go to Tools > Internet Options > Security > Local Intranet > Custom Level >
Reset to.
The D.20 RIO HMI is based on the web-based programming language Java. The Web
browser must be equipped with a plug-in that supports Java. The D.20 RIOis designed to
operate with version 6.0 (or later) of the Internet ExplorerExplorer, version 6.0 or later you may need to install the J2SE
You must have the JRE Version 6.0 (or later) installed and enabled on your PC to operate
the D.20 RIO HMI. When you log into the D.20 RIO, the D.20 RIO automatically detects if
your Web browser has the JRE installed. If not, the JVM Detection window gives choices for
installing the JRE.
®
. If you are using Internet
®
Runtime Environment (JRE).
To access the D.20 RIO
HMI over a network
connection
1.Open your Web browser and enter the URL (in the form of http://aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd) of
the D.20 RIO. The Log In screen appears.
2.Type your HMI Supervisor user name and password. The default user name is
supervisor and the default password is super123$.
3.Click Log In.
If your login is successful, the D.20 RIO Home page appears.
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Configuring Single and Redundant D.20 RIOs
A single D.20 RIO can be connected in a Terminated or Looped connection with
peripherals, while two D.20 RIOs can be connected in Redundant Links or Redundant Loop
connection with peripherals.
Single D.20 RIO
To connect to a single D.20 RIO:
1.Complete the D.20 RIO initialization procedure: See “Initialization procedure” on
page 37.
2.Configure the D.20 Peripheral Client from the D.20 RIO HMI by selecting redundancy
mode Single Device and committing the changes. Refer to the online help for further
details.
3.Connect to the D400 HMI and execute the following steps.
3.1.Go to the Connection Configuration screen, add Network connections and
select D.20 Network Clients from the drop down menu.
3.2.Add the D.20 RIO device and click the Retrieve D.20 RIO Configuration tab.
To ensure that the service starts automatically, select the Block Settings >
Auto-start option, and select Enable on Startup in the D.20 RIO device list table
for each device you add to the D400
3.3.Enter the IP address, User Name and Password of the D.20 RIO and click
Download. The default protocol is HTTP for retrieving the D.20 RIO
configuration; however if the user configures HTTPS in the D.20 RIO then the
protocol for retrieving the D.20 RIO configuration should be HTTPS.
3.4.If the error message: Max users logged in for user appears in the D400 HMI,
close all open D.20 RIO HMI sessions and try to download the D.20 RIO
configuration again using Retrieve D.20 RIO Configuration tab of D400.
3.5.Save and commit the configuration in the D400 HMI.
Redundant D.20 RIOs
To connect to a redundant D.20 RIOs:
1.Complete the D.20 RIO initialization procedure in both D.20 RIOs: See “Initialization
procedure” on page 37.
2.Designate one of the D.20 RIOs as the primary D.20 RIO and designate the other D.20
RIO as the secondary D.20 RIO. Further configuration is now done in the primary D.20
RIO
3.In the primary D.20 RIO, configure the D.20 peripheral client from the D.20 RIO HMI by
selecting the redundancy mode as either Redundant Loop or Redundant Links and
commit the changes. Refer to the online help for further details.
3.1.Provide the primary D.20 RIO IP address for IP Address
3.2.Provide the secondary D.20 RIO IP address for Redundant RIO IP Address
The applications on the secondary D.20 RIO would be stopped automatically while
performing the commit operation on the primary D.20 RIO. It may take up to 3 minutes
for the D.20 RIO to complete its commit operation. Wait this 3 minute period before
attempting the next step of the D400 configuration. If the error message “The D.20 RIO
server is not ready” appears, reboot the Primary D.20 RIO and then continue with
4.
step
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4.Connect to the D400 HMI and execute the following steps.
4.1.In the Connection Configuration screen, add Network connections and select
D.20 Network Client from the drop down menu.
4.2.Add the D.20 RIO device and click the Retrieve D.20 RIO Configuration tab.
To ensure that the service starts automatically, select the Block Settings >
Auto-start option, and select Enable on Startup in the D.20 RIO device list table
for each device you add to the D400
4.3.Enter the IP address, User Name and Password of the primary D.20 RIO and
click Download. The default protocol is HTTP for retrieving the D.20 RIO
configuration; however if the user configures HTTPS in D.20 RIO then the
protocol for retrieving the D.20 RIO configuration should be HTTPS.
4.4.If the error message: Max users logged in for user appears in the D400 HMI,
then close all open D.20 RIO HMI sessions and try to download the D.20 RIO
configuration again using the Retrieve D.20 RIO Configuration tab of the D400
HMI.
4.5.Once the primary D.20 RIO configuration download is successful, a pop-up
message appears: Found Redundant RIO, NTP Time Synchronization and
Configuration should be done properly.
4.6.Click OK.
Result: Another pop-up window appears for the secondary D.20 RIO with the
default username/password (supervisor/super123$) of the secondary D.20 RIO.
If another username/password is configured for secondary D.20 RIO, then edit
the username and password accordingly.
4.7.If the error message: Max users logged in for user appears, then close the
current active secondary D.20 RIO HMI sessions and repeat the steps 4.3. to 4.6.
4.8.Click the Setup button to download the configuration to the secondary D.20
RIO.
Result: All related configuration data is now synchronized between the primary
and secondary D.20 RIOs.
4.9.Save and commit the configuration in the D400 HMI.
Verifying D.20 RIO redundancy states
The D.20 RIO redundancy states can be verified from either the:
•D400, or
•D.20 RIO command line.
To verify D.20 RIO redundancy states from the D400:
•Use the information in Table 17 to create Analog Input (AI) text enumeration mapping
in the D400 for D.20 RIO analog points indicating D.20 RIO states.
Table 17: D.20 RIO redundancy states
AI Point Value AI Text Enumeration
0Wait
1Active Non-Redundant
2Active
4Standby
8Failed
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To verify D.20 RIO redundancy states from the D.20 RIO command line:
1.Connect to the D.20 RIO using Putty/Teraterm. Refer to Section: “Connecting to the
D.20 RIO for the first time” on page 36 for instructions on connecting to the D.20 RIO
through Putty/Teraterm.
2.Type the below command and verify the D.20 RIO state and other details:
D20RIO#>> sudo /home/D400_APPS/rio_red_tool s
************* RIO Statistics *******************
Current RIO State : ACTIVE NON-REDUNDANT
Redundancy Mode : SINGLE DEVICE
HDLC Transreceiver Used : 1
Primary RIO Peripherals : 4
Secondary RIO Peripherals : 0
Total No Of Peripherals : 4
*************************************************
System utilities
The D.20 RIO includes on-board utilities for managing the D.20 RIO system setup, such as
network settings, passwords, system time, and advanced configuration and diagnostic
tools. The System Utilities are accessed at the command line interface using a terminal
session.
You can access the command line interface by either the:
•Local terminal session through the rear maintenance port
•SSH terminal session through a network connection
For more information on using the System Utilities, see the D400 Software Configuration Guide.
From the rear maintenance port
To access the D.20 RIO utilities through the rear maintenance port
•See “Connecting to the D.20 RIO for the first time” on page 36.
Over a network connection
Once you have completed the initial network interface setup, you can initiate a SSH
session through one of the D.20 RIO network connections to access the System utilities.
You need terminal emulation software that supports the SSH protocols. An SSH terminal
emulator must be obtained and installed.
You cannot use the root user account to access your D.20 RIO remotely. You must use an
Administrator-level user account (or a Supervisor-level user account, if so configured).
Refer to
You can also initiate a SSH session by clicking the Utilities button on the Power bar in the
D.20 RIO HMI.
“Creating administrator-level user accounts” on page 38 for more information.
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When accessing the D.20 RIO with an Administrator-level user account, you may not have
sufficient security privileges to execute the all commands listed in the user documentation.
If this occurs, type “sudo” in front of each command.
To access the D.20 RIO
utilities through a SSH
session
1.Open the terminal emulator program.
2.Enter the D.20 RIO’s IP address and use SSH port number 22.
3.Log in to the D.20 RIO.
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Chapter 7: Servicing the D.20 RIO
Servicing the D.20 RIO
The D.20 RIO does not require any scheduled maintenance. However, you may need to
replace the device’s internal fuses in the event an overcurrent occurs.
A periodic inspection is also suggested to ensure that:
•The device has sustained no accidental physical damage
•Connectors and cables are intact and firmly attached
Only trained personnel should perform maintenance on the D.20 RIO.
Accessing the D.20 RIO for maintenance
To access the D.20 RIO
for maintenance:
You need to remove the D.20 RIO cover to access the fuses, jumpers, and switches for
maintenance.
1.Shut down the D.20 RIO.
2.Power down and disconnect the power supply.
3.Remove the device from the 19” rack, DIN rail, or panel.
You need to remove the rack mounting bracket(s) that were previously installed.
You do not need to remove the panel mounting or DIN rail mounting brackets
4.Remove the screws affixing the top cover to the chassis. There are three screws at the
back and two on the left and right sides.
5.Place the screws and cover aside in a safe location.
6.Make the necessary changes.
7.Reaffix the cover to the chassis using the seven screws removed in step 4.
8.Reconnect the power supply to the D.20 RIO and restore power.
9.Re-mount the D.20 RIO on a 19” rack, DIN rail, or panel.
10. Power up the D.20 RIO and verify that the Power LED is illuminated.
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TIP
D.20 RIO printed circuit board
PowerD.20 BD.20 ARS-232
F1 F2 F3
Ethernet
Ethernet
System LEDs
Front ›‹ Rear
Replacing the fuses
There are three fuses within the D.20 RIO, marked on the circuit board as F1, F2, and F3.
Two different types of fuses are used (see Table 18, “Fuse part numbers,” on page 60):
•F1 and F2: 3.5 amp SMD time-lag. Both of these fuses are used on the D.20
connections. Fuse F1 is for power and fuse F2 is for return. If either of these fuses fails,
verify your D.20 link wiring to ensure a short does not exist.
•F3: 1.5 amp SMD time-lag. This fuse is for the D.20 RIO itself. If this fuse fails, ensure
that a correctly rated power supply is connected and that it is operating correctly.
The fuse part numbers are;
Table 18: Fuse part numbers
FuseGE Part NumberManufacturerManufacturer’s Part
F1, F2940-0038Littlefuse Inc.015703.5 DRT
F3940-0037Littlefuse Inc.015701.5 DRT
Ensure that you install a replacement fuse of the correct type and rating. Failure to do
so may impair the safety features of the D.20 RIO.
Number
Figure 10: D.20 RIO fuse locations
You can use a pair of needle-nose pliers to extract the failed fuse and install a replacement
fuse in the surface-mount holder.
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Appendix A: Standards & Protection
Standards & Protection
This Appendix lists the standards with which the D.20 RIO Distributed I/O Controller has
been tested for compliance.
Compliance standards
Compliance standards are listed for the following categories:
IEC 61000-3-2Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current <= 16 A per
phase)
IEC 61000-3-3Limitation of voltage changes, voltage
fluctuations and flicker in public lowvoltage supply systems, for
equipment with input current <= 16 A
per phase and not subject to
conditional connection
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Radiated Emissions 30 MHz to 1 GHz
Conducted Emissions 150 kHz to 30
MHz
- Non-Operating Withstand Test:
Acceleration level: 15 g's
3 pulses per polarity per axis for a total
of 18 pulses
11 mS Acceleration level: 10 g's
1000 pulses per polarity per axis for a
total of 6000 pulses
each corner Toppling (or pushover)
For a total of 12 drops
& 93% RH
Temperature range:
−20 °C to +70 °C
−20 °C and leave
IEEE 1613, Section 4.1.1 Power Supply Temperature
Testing Non-operational
Temperature range:
−40 °C to +85 °C
Table 23: Communication Standards
Standard NameDescriptionTest Specification
IEEE 802.3CSMA/CD Access Method (and
IEC 61850-3Communication networks and
IEEE 802.3CSMA/CD Access Method (and
physical layer specifications)
systems in substation – General
requirements
physical layer specifications)
1 To comply, the D.20 RIO Distributed I/O Controller BIOS Spread Spectrum clock setting
must be set to “disable”. This is the factory default.
2 To comply, the D.20 RIO Distributed I/O Controller BIOS DRAM clock setting must be set to
“HCLK-33M”. This is the factory default.