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4 Communicating with the Recorder
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2. Choose the target recorder from the Select IED list in TESLA Control Pan-
el’s Main Menu.
• If there is not already an entry for this recorder, create one using the Add
New button.
• The method of communication with the recorder is specified as part of
its IED definition. Use the Edit button to view or change this informa-
tion. Ensure the Direct Serial Link option is selected.
• For details on IED definitions see “Working with TESLA Control Pan-
el” on page 5-1.
3. Initiate the connection by selecting the Connect button.
• A dialog box will appear to show connection progress.
• The connection state and the current IED you are connected to is shown
on the Windows status bar at the bottom of the screen.
Figure 4.5: Status Bar
If the connection fails, check the following:
• The communication parameters are the same on both ends (see Step 1
above).
• The correct serial port has been selected on your computer.
Some newer laptop computers do not have serial ports. A USB serial
converter adapter can provide a surrogate serial port for a direct
connection to the TESLA recorder. The Edgeport USB Serial
Adapter, model # Edgeport/1, from B&B Electronics
(www.bbelec.com) is an example of such a device.
Status Bar shows TESLA Control Panel
software is connected to the recorder
and the name of the Current IED.