ABB Distribution Protection Unit 1500R
5-6
Interfacing with the Relay
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STARTING WINECP
To start WinECP, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, Programs.
2. From the list of Programs, highlight ABB Applications, then WinECP, then click on "WinECP".
SELECT OPERATING MODE
The "Select Operating Mode" window is the first screen that appears when you start the WinECP program. From this
window, you can choose to work Offline, via Direct Access (the PC is directly connected to the Relay), or via Remote
Access (connected through a modem using a dial-up connection).
If you select to work Offline, another window appears prompting you to select a relay file or a relay type. (See Figure 3).
If you choose to work directly with the relay via Direct Access, a window will appear prompting you to make your
Communications Port selections (See Figure 6). If you choose to work with the relay via Remote Access, a window will
appear requesting dial-up information (See Figure 7).
Offline
When you select "Offline", you are prompted to select a Relay File or a Relay Type. To use previously saved information,
choose "Browse" and select an existing relay file on your hard drive. To generate a new configuration, select a relay type
from the drop down list, then choose "Create Catalog Number" to configure the Catalog Number specifications.
Figure 3
Figure 2