GE D20MX, User Manual

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D20MX HARDWARE USER’S MANUAL GE INFORMATION 13
D20MX Processor
Chapter 1: Before You Start
Before You Start
The D20MX Substation Gateway is a specialized computing platform which executes
communications and energy management applications for monitoring and control of
electrical substations. The D20MX is capable of consolidating data from multiple slave
devices connected through communication channels (DCA: Data Collection Applications)
and D20 Input / Output Modules in a single database. The D20MX can execute local logic,
aggregate data, process data through one of multiple applications (DTA: Data Translation
Applications) and report data upstream to master stations through different server
protocols (DPA: Data Processing Applications).
The new D20MX processor card is a pin-for-pin compatible replacement for all generations
of the D20 SBC, providing the latest revisions of common D20 applications and
performance enhancements to support NERC-compliant Cyber security.
Before you begin installing and using the D20MX, review the information in this chapter,
including the following topics:
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Safety precautions
• Regulatory compliance information
• Product overview
• Product specifications
• Storage recommendations
Read and thoroughly understand this manual before installing and operating the unit.
Save these instructions for later use and reference.
WARNING! 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 D20MX. Maintenance personnel should be
familiar with the technology and the hazards associated with electrical equipment.
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Never work alone.