How to use this document ................................... 8 Safety words and definitions ..................................9 Product Support ........................................10 Access the GE Grid Solutions web site ..............................10 Search GE Grid Solutions Technical Support Library ........................10 Contact GE Grid Solutions technical support ............................. 10 GE Grid Solutions address ...................................
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DP Display Port ......................................... 57 USB ports ..........................................59 Internal Buzzer ......................................... 59 Specifications ..................................61 G100 Product Specifications ..................................61 System ..............................61 Communications ..........................61 Electrical ............................. 62 G100 Environmental Specifications ............................... 62 Temperature and Humidity ....................... 62 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
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Appendix A – Standards & Compliance ..............................66 Compliance Standards ....................................66 Appendix B – Warranty ..................................... 68 Warranty ..........................................68 Appendix C – Glossary of terms used in this document ........................69 Modification Record ......................................71 GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
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Figure 6: Single D.20 link, redundant LAN - Topology ......................... 47 Figure 7: Redundant D.20 link, redundant LAN - Topology ......................48 Figure 8: Modular connector 8P8C (RJ45) pins ............................51 Figure 9: G100 connection using RS485 2-wire ............................. 52 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
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Table 20: SFP modules supported by the G100 ........................... 55 Table 21: Ethernet cables required by the G100 ........................... 56 Table 22: IRIG-B input connector pin assignments ..........................56 Table 23: IRIG-B input signal selection TTL/RS-232 ..........................57 GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
Procedures are provided for all component options available for the G100. The components included in your G100 depend on what was ordered for your substation application. Follow only the procedures that apply to your G100 model. To check what options are included in your G100, see Order Code. 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
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Contact GE Grid Solutions technical support GE Grid Solutions Technical Support 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...
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’s Grid Solutions to obtain an RMA number and instructions for return shipments.
Introduction to G100 Before you begin installing and using the G100, review the information in this chapter, including the following topics: • Safety precautions • Warning symbols • Informational symbols • Hardware overview • Order Code • Spares and Accessories Read and thoroughly understand this guide before installing and operating the unit.
If the G100 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 could void the warranty. Warning symbols Table 1 explains the meaning of warning symbols that may appear on the G100 or in this manual.
Binary Output (DO) Hardware overview MCP is the Multifunction Controller Platform family of Substation Gateways by GE Grid Solutions. G100 is the smaller member of the family, together with G500. G100 is based on Intel® Apollo Lake SOC, with Intel Atom X5-E3930 1.3GHz Processor to provide quality performance with low power consumption and wide operating temperature.
1x USB-C port (future, currently not used) 4x Analog Input (AI) connections (12 pin connector) 4x Binary Output (DO) connections (8 pin connector) D.20 HDLC connections, with LED indications (optional, in PCIe slot) Figure 1: G100 Top Panel GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
18. SFP Ethernet (3, 4) link status LED 19. 4x Serial ports status LED 20. IRIG-B Input status LED 21. Power On LED 22. CPU/HW status LED, is ON when the unit operates normally Figure 3: G100 Front Panel 16 18 GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
In the example below, after the unit was built in the factory, there were added and configured two Fiber Optic SFP (F) and a D.20 PCIe card (D). admin@G100:~$ mcpsi Retrieving the GE Multilin MCP system information, please wait ... =============================================================================== GE Multilin MCP System Information...
SFP Module 10/100BASE-TX RJ45 TRANSCEIVER COPPER -40 TO 85C W/WO RX_LOS [0123-0004] (G100 Only) D.20 Card options G100 PCIe D.20 HDLC CARD, This option is only 2x D.20 Link Ports (528-1007LF) available when Spare type is PCIe Card GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
Place the board, in its anti-static bag, flat down on a suitable surface. You may then remove the board from the anti-static bag by tearing the ESD warning labels. 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
If damage is observed (usually in the form of bent component leads or loose socketed components), contact GE Technical Support for additional instructions. Depending on the severity of the damage, it may be necessary to return the product to the factory for repair.
If evidence of damage or rough handling is found, you should notify the shipping service and GE Technical Support as soon as possible. PCIe Cards and storage devices may also have temperature restrictions Retain all packing material in case of future need.
Repeat the above steps for the mounting the bracket to the right side of the chassis. On the wall / panel, measure the exact place where you want to install the G100 and drill four holes that match the four mounting holes on both brackets. GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
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G100 Instruction Manual Insert four anchoring bolts into the holes, or suitable panel nuts that match your mounting screws. Align the G100 brackets with the four bolts / nuts you just installed on the wall / panel. 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
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G100 Instruction Manual Drive the mounting screws into the anchoring bolts / nuts to secure the G100. GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
Position the G100 on a slight angle and slowly lower until the top of the DIN bracket on the G100 engages the DIN rail. Pull the G100 firmly downward and press flat against the wall/panel until the DIN rail bracket locks into position. 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
To install the D.20 HDLC card, flip over the system and loosen and remove the eight screws indicated below so that the chassis cover can be removed. Place the card into the system as shown in the picture. GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
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G100 Instruction Manual Align the notch of the module with the socket key in the slot and carefully insert the card into the slot. Make sure the card slot has complete insert to these 2 metal sheets. 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
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G100 Instruction Manual Connect the metal sheets with the system by securing the two screws. Place the cover back to the system and secure it with eight screws. GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
The power input is rated 12/24/48Vdc, 5/2.5/1.25A minimum, Tmax = 70 degree C, and the altitude of operation = 5000m. The device has a maximum power consumption of 60 W. Make sure you connect the “+”and “- wires according to the label adjacent to the connector. 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
Each time the G100 boots up it must pass the POST (Power-On Self-Test). If the G100 does not pass POST, the board will fail the POST and “beep” in a specific pattern. Please contact GE’s Grid Solution support in this case.
All DI are wetted internally from main power supply circuit using single common for all 8 channels. Each DI channel can be triggered by N.O. potential free external contacts, with the wetted positive voltage being switched through the external contacts. The DI wetting voltage is protected internally by the main fuse. GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
Each DO channel is isolated and independent, and provides a N.O. (Normal Open) dry relay single contact, rated at 10 – 60 VDC / 1A (Max.). The DO channels are not fused internally. DO wiring is via a pluggable connector, pitch 3.5mm x 8 pins, located on the top side panel: GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
Table 5: GPIO DO connector pin assignments PIN NO. DESCRIPTION 1 (arrow) RELAY1_NO1 RELAY1_COM1 RELAY2_NO1 RELAY2_COM1 RELAY3_NO1 RELAY3_COM1 RELAY4_NO1 RELAY4_COM1 Each DO channel is indicated as “active” (ON) at runtime via a numbered LED located on the front side of the G100: 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
Each AI channel is configurable via internal jumpers as Full Scale either +5 VDC (Default setting) or 20 mA. The resolution is 12-bit plus sign, self calibrating. AI wiring is via a pluggable connector, pitch 3.5mm x 12 pins, located on the top side panel: GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
In the pin description, “_CHS” is the shield connection for each AI channel (all CHS are common wired internally). The jumpers for Voltage or Current input selection are located on the GPIO internal board and their settings are as follows: 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
V_IN_CH_2 I_IN_CH_2 Jumper JAI14 DESCRIPTION 1-2 (Default) V_IN_CH_3 I_IN_CH_3 Jumper JAI15 DESCRIPTION 1-2 (Default) V_IN_CH_4 I_IN_CH_4 AI sampling is indicated at runtime via one LED (for all AI channels) located on the front side of the G100: GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
G100 Instruction Manual D.20 Link Connections G100 is able to communicate with D20 peripheral modules. To communicate with D20 peripheral I/O modules the G100 requires the installation and configuration of the optional D.20 HDLC PCIe card. 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
Table 8: D.20 Port A and B pin out and configuration options Pin Number D.20 port A D.20 Port B No Connection No Connection D.20 Channel 1 TX/RX D.20 Channel 2 TX/RX OPEN D.20 Channel 1 TX/RX - D.20 Channel 2 TX/RX - OPEN VDC1 + VDC1 + GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
Supply 2 (VDC2) is connected to pins 8 and 9. The DC supply load on the D.20 port by the peripheral link must not to exceed 3.5A and 20 -60 VDC The Power Pass Through connections are protected to 3.5A 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
Peripheral compatibility with the D.20 HDLC PCIe card Use the tables in this section to check compatibility with existing D.20 Peripheral I/O modules and devices. Table 10: D20A Analog Input Module Compatibility Compatible Date of Component GE Item # Description release release WESDAC 511-0101...
D.20 redundant LAN daughter card can optionally be installed with the corresponding configuration (Single Link) in DSAS. The last D.20 peripheral must be terminated with D.20 terminator (GE part#: 977-0049). Table 15: Single D.20 terminated, Single Link - Default settings...
D.20 redundant LAN daughter card can optionally be installed with the corresponding configuration (Redundant Link) in DSAS. The last D.20 peripheral must be terminated with D.20 terminator (GE part#: 977-0049). Table 16: Dual D.20 link terminated – Default settings Function State End of Link - D.20 Channel 1...
G100 Instruction Manual D.20 redundant LAN daughter card (GE part#: 540-0209 for D.20C and GE part#: 540-0207 for D.20A,S,K) must be installed with the corresponding configuration (Redundant Link) in DSAS. The last D.20 peripheral must be terminated with D.20 terminator (GE part#: 977-0049).
D.20 link adapter must be installed on each D.20 peripheral (GE part#: 540-0313) The D.20 Link crossover cable must be installed from CCU D.20 Port B to peripheral link (GE part#: 977-0561) The last D.20 peripheral must be terminated with D.20 terminator (GE part#: 977-0049) Table 18: Redundant D.20 link, redundant LAN - Default settings...
For every port an Rx Termination Resistor of 120 Ohms can be enabled through the software interface. The pin assignment of the Serial Interfaces is dependent on the operation mode selected for the interface: Table 19: RJ45 Pin outs for Serial Port Signals 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
When enabled in Settings, End of Link Termination is active only when the device is powered on and applications are running. This has no operational impact because the G100 is meant to act as a master to other devices GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
This maintenance port allows users to perform the following workflows: • Intercept POST and access UEFI settings (useful when a KVM is not connected to G100) • Access Shell for maintenance actions after the applications started The following documents provide details for each workflow: 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
The top panel of the G100 provides 4 independent Ethernet ports, labelled 1 to 4. The G100 Ethernet ports use separate MAC addresses. The G100 Ethernet ports cannot be configured as Redundant Single MAC. G100 does not support PRP (Parallel Redundancy Protocol IEC62439-3). GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
SFP Ethernet ports (labelled 3, 4) Ports 3 and 4 are SFP with separate NICs (LAN3/4). Into each slot an SFP module can be inserted. Each SFP port has LED indicators on the front panel: • Activity (Green) • Link (Orange) 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
AXFE-R1S4-05H3 SFP Module 10/100BASE-TX RJ45 0123-0004 TRANSCEIVER COPPER SFP Module 1000Base-LX LC FOXCONN 580-3787 TRANSCEIVER OPTICAL SINGLE-MODE AFCT-5715ALZ (AVAGO) 5km 1310nm -40 to 85C The cables required to make physical connections to the G100 are as follows: GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
SIGNAL This input can be used to synchronize the precision timer of the unit. The supported IRIG-B formats are B002 and B006. Presence of an IRIG-B signal is indicated by one LED located on the front panel: 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
Green PIN HEADER 1x3 Male 180° 2.0mm DIP Table 23: IRIG-B input signal selection TTL/RS-232 Jumper DESCRIPTION JIRIGB1 RS232 G100 does not support PTP IEEE1588. NTP and SNTP are supported. DP Display Port The top panel of the unit provides one DisplayPort connector. GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
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G100 doesn't support Touch Screen Panel controls due to the absence of external vendor USB drivers. It’s recommended to use a Windows Panel PC and the Remote HMI application instead. 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
Internal Buzzer The G100 has an internal buzzer, which is intended for local and close proximity general purpose usage. This buzzer has a very low volume and as such is not suitable for critical operators’ notifications. GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
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G100 Instruction Manual The Local HMI and the DO points in the database can operate the buzzer, subject to above note on low sound level. 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
Software controlled mode of operation between RS232 or RS485 2-wire. Software controlled termination resistor (120 ohm) for RS485 mode (termination is not active while powered off). All software selection persist when power cycled. IRIG-B available on all serial interfaces. GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
/1150V G100 Environmental Specifications Temperature and Humidity Storage -40°C to 85°C Operating Conditions -40°C to 70°C Humidity 5%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing Ingress Protection (IEC 60529) IP40 (protected from most wires and slender screwstools greater than 1 millimeter). 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
G100 Instruction Manual Mechanical Specifications Weight Part Weight in kg G100 2.47 D.20 Link HDLC PCIe Card 0.18 Packaging + accessories 2.15 Dimensions All dimensions are in mm 200 (L) x 90(W) x 195(H) mm GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
Exposure to excessive temperature or other extreme environmental conditions might cause damage and/or unreliable operation. To avoid deterioration and early failure of electrolytic capacitors, power up units that are stored in a de- energized state once every 12 months, for one hour continuously. 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
For additional information, please refer to “SWM0123 G100 Secure Deployment User Guide”. To remove configuration data and sensitive information from the G100: For an RMA: GE recommends restoring the unit to factory default state using the procedure in Section3 of TN0116 MCP Firmware Upgrade and Restore to Defaults Workflows.
IEC 60255-21-3 Seismic Impulse: 1/5kV PEAK damage, Dielectric: 820V /1150V Product safety requirements: EN 60255-27 breakdown information technology equipment Insulation Resistance: >100MΩ flashover Radiated RF Emission Radiated Emissions: 30 MHz to 6 GHz CISPR22 Class A Conducted Emission 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
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Ripple on DC power supply 10% AC ripple on DC Power Port Voltage Dips: 40%/70% for 0.01 sec Interruptions: 0% for 0.01 sec IEC 61000-4-29 Dip and Interrupt on DC power supply Variations: 85% to 120% for 10 sec GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
Appendix B – Warranty Warranty For products shipped as of October 1st, 2013, G100 warrants most of its GE manufactured products for 10 years. For warranty details including any limitations and disclaimers, see the GE Grid Solutions Terms and Conditions at: https://www.gegridsolutions.com/multilin/warranty.htm...
HTTP and TCP IED: Intelligent Electronic Device IP: Internet Protocol IRIG-B: Inter Range Instrumentation Group (IRIG) - an American standardized network time code format LAN: Local Area Network MAC: Media Access Control MCP: Multifunction Controller Platform GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...
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P: Power PRP: Parallel Redundancy Protocol PTP: Precision Time Protocol RTC: Real-time clock SCADA: Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition SNTP: Simple Network Time Protocol SSH: Secure Shell TCP: Transmission Control Protocol UR: Universal Relay URL: Universal Resource Locator 994-0155-1.00-1 GE Information...
G100 Instruction Manual Modification Record Version Revision Date Change Description 1.00 May, 2021 Initial release. 1.00 July, 2021 Updated GPIO DO types and Compliance standards GE Information 994-0155-1.00-1...