GE Power Management
469 Motor Management Relay
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8 469 PC SOFTWARE
8.1 INSTALLATION/UPGRADE
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8 469 PC SOFTWARE 8.1 INSTALLATION/UPGRADE
8.1.1 DESCRIPTION
This chapter provides the necessary information to install and/or upgrade a previous installation of the 469PC
software, upgrade the relay firmware, and write/edit setpoint files. It should be noted that the 469PC software
should only be used with firmware versions 30D220A4.000, 30D220A8.000, 30D251A8.000 or later releases.
469PC is
not
compatible with Mods or any firmware versions prior to 220, and may cause errors if setpoints are
edited. It can be used to upgrade older versions of relay firmware, but all previously programmed setpoints will
be erased. Ensure that all setpoints are saved to a file before reprogramming the 469 firmware.
The following sections are included in this chapter:
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System requirements
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469PC software version for previous installation check
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469PC software installation/upgrade procedure
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469PC software system configuration
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Relay firmware upgrade procedure
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Creating/Editing/Upgrading/Downloading Setpoint Files
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Printing Setpoints and Actual Values
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Using Trending and Waveform Capture
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Viewing Phasors and Event Record
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Troubleshooting
8.1.2 HARDWARE & SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
The following minimum requirements must be met for the 469PC software to properly operate on a computer.
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Processor:
minimum 486, Pentium or higher recommended
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Memory:
minimum 4 MB, 16 MB recommended
minimum 540 K of conventional memory
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Hard Drive:
20 MB free space required before installation of software.
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O/S:
Windows 3.1, Windows 3.11 for Workgroups, Windows NT, or Windows 95/98.
Windows 3.1 Users must ensure that SHARE.EXE is installed.
469PC can be installed from either the GE Power Management Products CD or from the GE Power Manage-
ment website at
www.GEindustrial.com/pm
. If you are using legacy equipment without web access or a
CD, 3.5” floppy disks can be ordered from the factory.
NOTE