GE iBox Installation And Maintenance Manual

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iBox/iBox KitInstallation and Maintenance Guide GE Grid Solutions130 994-0047-5.10-4 GE InformationConfiguring the AC Analog ModuleOverview In most cases, you will not have to reconfigure the AC Analog Input Module. Youmay, however, want to change the Point descriptorsThe following procedure is intended as a high-level overview. For detailedinstructions and settings, refer to the following documents:• DMMS300+, DMMS350, DMMS425 3-Phase Multifunction Power Monitorswith Advanced Capabilities Installation, Operation and Programming Manual(Electro Industries/GaugeTech) that shipped with your iBox Kit• Modbus DCA Configuration Guide (A059-0CG) – Available from the GE DigitalEnergy CD that shipped with your iBox KitBefore youStartYou need the following to configure the DMMS module:• PC equipped with SGConfig, available from the GE Digital Energy CD thatshipped with your iBox Kit.Procedure:Modifying thePointDescriptorsYou may wish to modify the default point descriptions for the AC Analog Inputs tomore meaningful descriptions for your system. Follow these steps to change thepoint descriptors of the AC analog inputs.Step Action1 Open the iBox Kit device in SGConfig, open the Applications List, andclick the System Point Database Applications tab.2 Double-click the System Point Database icon.Result: The System Point Database Properties window displays.3 On the DCA/DTA List tab, select MODBUS DCA and click theDescriptors button.Result: The Point Descriptors window appears.4 Click the Analog Inputs tab on the bottom of the window. Enter newPoint Descriptions as desired.5 Click the Counters tab. Enter new Point Descriptions as desired. ClickOK twice.Result: SGConfig updates the configuration tables.Next Step The next step is:• Testing the iBox Kit on page 131