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Multi-line 2 Application Notes, Download guide
This document covers the following products:
Version 1.x:
GPU from SW version 1.70.0
GPC from SW version 1.70.0
PPU from SW version 1.70.0
AGC from SW version 1.00.0
BGC from SW version 1.00.0
MDR-2 from SW version 1.00.0
EC-1 from SW version 1.00.0
GC-1 from SW version 1.00.0
PPM from SW version 1.00.0
Utility Software USW version 1.00.0 and later.
Version 3.x:
AGC-3 from SW version 3.30.0
PPM from SW version 3.0x.x
GC-1F from SW version 1.00.0
GPU from SW version 3.0x.x
GPC from SW version 3.0x.x
PPU from SW version 3.0x.x
AGC 200 from SW version 3.5x.x or later
Utility Software USW version 3.15.0 and later.
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Table of contents
1. ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT ................................................................................................4
GENERAL PURPOSE ......................................................................................................................4
HELP ...........................................................................................................................................4
2. WARNINGS AND LEGAL INFORMATION........................................................................5
LEGAL INFORMATION AND RESPONSIBILITY .....................................................................................5
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE AWARENESS .....................................................................................5
SAFETY ISSUES ............................................................................................................................5
DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................5
3. PC UTILITY SOFTWARE...................................................................................................6
SUPPORTED W INDOWS SYSTEMS..................................................................................................6
MULTI-LINE 2 PRODUCTS ..............................................................................................................7
OBTAIN USW FROM DEIF ............................................................................................................8
4. MULTI-LINE 2 APPLICATION SOFTWARE....................................................................12
REASON FOR UPGRADE ..............................................................................................................12
PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................12
OBTAIN ASW FROM DEIF ..........................................................................................................12
5. BEFORE WRITING NEW ASW........................................................................................13
ASW VERSION 1.X .....................................................................................................................13
PREPARE BACKUP ......................................................................................................................13
PARAMETER FILE ........................................................................................................................15
INPUT FILE..................................................................................................................................16
OUTPUT FILE ..............................................................................................................................17
INHIBIT FILE ................................................................................................................................18
VIEW FILE ..................................................................................................................................18
TRANSLATIONS FILE....................................................................................................................19
M-LOGIC FILE .............................................................................................................................21
ASW VERSION 3.X .....................................................................................................................22
PREPARE BACKUP ......................................................................................................................22
6. UPGRADING ASW ...........................................................................................................25
ASW VERSION 1.X .....................................................................................................................25
DOWNLOAD OF SAVED PARAMETERS TO THE UNIT ........................................................................27
PARAMETER FILE ........................................................................................................................27
INPUT FILE..................................................................................................................................30
OUTPUT FILE ..............................................................................................................................31
INHIBIT FILE ................................................................................................................................32
VIEW FILE ..................................................................................................................................32
TRANSLATIONS FILE....................................................................................................................33
M-LOGIC FILE .............................................................................................................................35
ASW VERSION 3.X .....................................................................................................................36
7. CABLE CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................................38
DIN RAIL MOUNTED UNITS ...........................................................................................................38
PANEL MOUNTED UNITS ..............................................................................................................38
8. OLD MULTI-LINE 2 ..........................................................................................................39
PROGRAMMING ..........................................................................................................................39
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1. About this document
General purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on how to
- handle new firmware (application software - ASW) for DEIF Multi-line 2 units
- handle new PC software (DEIF utility software - USW)
We recommend that you read this download guide in full before you begin downloading.
If you are using a GPC, GPU or PPU, please consult chapter 8 for manual setup instructions.
Automatic setup is not possible.
Help
For warranty reasons, we recommend that you contact your switchboard supplier before you
begin upgrading your software to determine if a software upgrade is necessary.
If there is any doubt about how to perform the upgrade, please contact the responsible
switchboard manufacturer or DEIF A/S (support@deif.com).
The warranty from DEIF A/S will not be lost as a consequence of a software
upgrade.
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2. Warnings and legal information
This chapter includes important information about general legal issues relevant in the handling
of DEIF products. Furthermore, some overall safety precautions will be introduced and
recommended. Finally, the highlighted notes and warnings, which will be used throughout this
document, are presented.
Legal information and responsibility
DEIF takes no responsibility for installation or operation of the generator set. If there is any doubt
about how to install or operate the generator set controlled by the unit, the company responsible
for the installation or the operation of the set must be contacted.
The units are not to be opened by unauthorised personnel. If opened anyway, the
warranty will be lost.
Electrostatic discharge awareness
Sufficient care must be taken to protect the terminals against static discharges during the
installation. Once the unit is installed and connected, these precautions are no longer necessary.
Safety issues
Installing the unit implies work with dangerous currents and voltages. Therefore, the installation
should only be carried out by authorised personnel who understand the risks involved in working
with live electrical equipment.
Be aware of the hazardous live currents and voltages. Do not touch any AC
measurement inputs as this could lead to injury or death.
Definitions
Throughout this document a number of notes and warnings will be presented. To ensure that these
are noticed, they will be highlighted in order to separate them from the general text.
Notes
The notes provide general information which will be helpful for the reader to
bear in mind.
Warnings
The warnings indicate a potentially dangerous situation which could result in
death, personal injury or damaged equipment, if certain guidelines are not
followed.
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3. PC utility software
The PC utility software (hereafter called USW) is a software program that can be used for
configuration of the Multi-line 2 products. There are two versions, 1.x and 3.x.
The utility software is the software that is installed on the PC, notebook or
desktop computer.
Supported Windows systems
1
Assumed to work, but not tested.
2
Does probably not work, but not tested.
3
Microsoft GDI+ DLL must be installed from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=6A63AB9C-
DF12-4D41-933C-BE590FEAA05A&displaylang=en
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Multi-line 2 products
The following DEIF-branded Multi-line 2 products can be programmed from the USW:
Version 1.x:
• GPU from SW version 1.70.0
• GPC from SW version 1.70.0
• PPU from SW version 1.70.0
• AGC from SW version 1.00.0
• BGC from SW version 1.00.0
• MDR-2 from SW version 1.00.0
• EC-1 from SW version 1.00.0
• GC-1 from SW version 1.00.0
• PPM from SW version 1.00.0
Version 3.x:
• AGC-3 from SW version 3.30.0
• PPM from SW version 3.0x.x
• GC-1F from SW version 1.00.0
• GPU from SW version 3.0x.x
• GPC from SW version 3.0x.x
• PPU from SW version 3.0x.x
• AGC 200 from SW version 3.5x.x
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Obtain USW from DEIF
The USW is normally obtained from DEIF via the internet. Visit www.deif.com.
Select “Download centre” from the menu on the left.
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Select “Software download” and then select the desired software from the drop-down menu.
The example above shows utility software version 3.x.
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Information about changes in the recent software compared with the previous
version.
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To receive the selected software, enter your e-mail address in the e-mail field and submit the
request.
Shortly afterwards, you will receive an e-mail containing a link to the file. Please follow the
instructions in this e-mail carefully.
When the USW has been saved to your PC, the software can be installed by executing the file you
just downloaded. Follow the instructions on the screen.
The installation process is not described further in this manual.
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4. Multi-line 2 application software
The application software (hereafter called ASW) is the software that is written in
the ML-2 device.
When you receive the unit from the factory (DEIF A/S), software has already been downloaded, so
it is ready to be parameterised with all necessary setpoints and adjustments.
Reason for upgrade
There are various reasons for upgrading the ML-2 device. The main reasons are:
1. To get new functions available in the latest SW version.
2. The software has an error (bug) that needs to be fixed for cosmetic or functional
reasons.
3. To prepare several ML-2 units with the same software, so they are identical prior to
forwarding.
Information about functions and bugs can be found on www.deif.com.
In most cases, it is not necessary to upgrade the units.
Precautions
Please read this section carefully before attempting to upgrade your units.
Gen-set condition
All software downloading to the ML-2 device must be carried out while the gen-set is at
standstill.
Protection
All protections are deactivated during download.
Relay status
All relays are de-energised during download. Please check your diagrams carefully to
understand the effect of this.
Status relay
Please check relay on terminals 3 and 4 (AGC, MDR-2, GPU, PPU, GPC and GC-1F only).
Other relays
BGC – please check relay for MB and GB contactor, terminals 3 and 4 plus 29 and 42.
EC/GC-1 – please check relay for MB and GB contactor and the status relay, terminal 10/11.
Obtain ASW from DEIF
Please follow the description in the section “Obtain USW from DEIF”.
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5. Before writing new ASW
During an installation of new ASW the configuration of the unit will be lost, so if the configuration is
to be reused, a manual procedure is to be followed. The following steps describe how to prepare
upgrading of ASW from version 1.x and version 3.x. The procedure is to save the configuration to
file before the installation of new ASW. After installation, the configuration can then be written back
to the unit, and in that way the unit will have the same configuration as before the installation.
ASW version 1.x
For units using the ASW version 1.x, the USW-1 must be used to save the different
configurations. As it appears from Table 1 below, the units have different sets of configurations.
In the ASW version 1.x units, each configuration has to be saved individually in a separate file.
AGC BGC GPU GPC PPU MDR-2 PPM EC-1 GC-1
Parameter file X X X X X X X X X
Input file X X X X X - X X X
Output file - - - - - - - X X
Inhibit file - - X X X - - - -
Language file X X - - - - - X X
M-logic file X X - - - - - - -
View file X X X X X X X - -
Table 1 - showing the available configurations of each unit.
Prepare backup
All the backup work from the USW requires that the Multi-line 2 unit is connected to the PC.
Open the USW and connect to your device with the green “connect” button in the menu
“Connection”.
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Now, the various files can be saved.
If you fail to save the parameters prior to SW download, they will be lost. They
cannot be restored when the software has been downloaded.
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Parameter file
Open the USW and connect to your device. Select “Parameters” in the toolbar on the left.
Click the “upload” icon (marked with a red arrow) in the horizontal toolbar.
Now, the parameters are being uploaded from the device.
When the upload has been completed, the screen will show the parameters that have just been
retrieved from the device.
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Click the “save” icon in the horizontal toolbar to save the file.
Input file
Open the USW and connect to your device. Open the menu “Settings” and select
“Inputs/Outputs”.
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The following dialog box pops up:
Click the “save” icon in the horizontal toolbar to save the file.
Output file
Open the USW and connect to your device. Open the menu “Settings” and select
“Inputs/Outputs”.
The dialog box shown below pops up. Select “Outputs” by means of Ctrl + Tab.
Click the “save” icon in the horizontal toolbar to save the file.
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Inhibit file
Open the USW and connect to your device. Open the menu “Settings” and select “Inhibits”.
The following dialog box pops up:
Click the “save” icon in the horizontal toolbar to save the inhibit settings.
View file
Open the USW and connect to your device. Open the menu “Settings” and select “Views”.
The following dialog box pops up:
Click the “save” icon in the horizontal toolbar to save the file.
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Translations file
Open the USW and connect to your device. Select the “Translations” menu in the toolbar on the
left.
The screen is empty because the languages are not uploaded from the device. Upload the
languages by clicking the “upload” icon in the horizontal toolbar.
You will be prompted several times during the upload.
Click “Yes” to start uploading the languages available in the device.
Click “Cancel” if you regret the data transfer.
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Click “Yes” if languages are already programmed in the device. Click “No” if only the master
language is programmed in the device.
Click “Cancel” to regret the data transfer.
Click “OK”.
The USW now looks like this:
Click the “save” icon in the horizontal toolbar to save the language file.
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M-logic file
Open the USW and connect to your device. Select the menu “M-Logic” in the toolbar on the left.
(Press Alt + F1 if it is not visible).
Click the “save” icon in the horizontal toolbar to save the file.
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ASW version 3.x
For units using the ASW version 3.x, the USW-3 must be used to save the configuration. As it
appears from Table 2 below, the units have different sets of configurations. In the ASW version
3.x units, all parts of the configuration are saved in one file (*.usw).
AGC-3 GC-1F PPM-3 AGC 200 PPU-3 GPU-3 GPC-3
Parameter file X X X X X X X
Input file X X X X X X X
Output file X X X X X X X
Inhibit file - - - - - - -
Translation file X X X X X X X
M-logic file X X X X X X X
View file X X X X X X X
AOP 1 conf. X - X - X X X
AOP 2 conf. X X X X X X X
App. conf. X - X X - - -
Table 2 - showing the available configurations of each unit.
Prepare backup
In order to keep track of the files from the Multi-line 2, it is recommended to save them
somewhere logical/easy to remember – this could typically be together with project files.
Open the USW and connect to your device with the green “connect” button in the menu
“Connection”.
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Read parameters from the unit using the “batch job” function.
Select “Read from device”.
Select the parameters to be saved in the USW project file (file.usw).
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Only select parameters that are available.
Choose file name and where to save the project file on the PC.
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6. Upgrading ASW
Before attempting to download application software to the device, please read chapter 5 for
instructions about how to save the present configuration.
If you fail to save the parameters prior to SW download, they will be lost. They
cannot be restored when the software has been downloaded.
ASW version 1.x
Download of new ASW to unit
Start the download by clicking the “flash” icon in the horizontal toolbar to program the new
firmware.
Select the software you have downloaded to your PC and open it.
Confirm (or deny) that you really want to flash the device with new application software.
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The screen informs you about the download.
The display shows a display message.
When the download is complete, the unit needs to be fully programmed.
If you fail to program the device after the download, it will not be ready for
operation.
After the download, you can confirm the Multi-line 2 type and software version in the status line.
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Download of saved parameters to the unit
The Multi-line 2 unit can be programmed using the display (partial programming only) or the PC
utility software. Programming of the unit is mainly required in the following cases:
1. Setup of new unit
2. Setup after software upgrade
3. Change of setup in existing unit
This describes the setup after software upgrade. Therefore, please keep in mind that the files
mentioned in chapter 5 must be used (see the example below).
Parameter file
Open the USW and connect to your device. Select “Parameters” in the toolbar on the left.
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Select the “open” icon in the horizontal toolbar. (It is identical with the traditional Microsoft design
“open” icon).
Now, the parameter file can be opened.
Now, you can download the parameters by clicking the “download” icon.
Enter the password.
Confirm (or deny) that you want to download the parameters to the device.
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The parameters are sent. Please wait.
Consistency check
When attempting to download a parameter file from another software version than the current
version of the unit, a consistency check will be started. Due to the vast amount of parameters
this will take about 5-10 minutes, depending on the ML-2 type.
The purpose of the consistency check is to compare the parameters from the file you want to
download and the possible settings of the Multi-line connected to the PC.
The USW will notify you of the consistency check, if the options, the hardware or the software
version differ from those of the device.
Accept or decline the consistency check.
Wait while the consistency check is being performed.
If there is a deviation between the possible settings in the parameter file and those of the device,
these specific parameters will be marked with a red flag. This is indicated with a dialog box.
If there is a mismatch, i.e. at least one parameter has been marked with a red
flag, the settings of this parameter must be reviewed. If you fail to do this, the
device will not work as expected!
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The screen will jump directly to the first parameter that must be adjusted, but please review the
entire parameter file for mismatches.
Input file
Open the USW and connect to your device. Open the menu “Settings” and select
“Inputs/Outputs”.
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The input/output dialog box pops up:
Click the red “download” icon to download the file.
Output file
Open the USW and connect to your device. Open the menu “Settings” and select
“Inputs/Outputs”.
The input/output dialog box pops up. Select “Outputs” by means of Ctrl + Tab.
Click the red “download” icon to download the file.
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Inhibit file
Open the USW and connect to your device. Open the menu “Settings” and select “Inhibits”.
The inhibit dialog box pops up.
Click the red “download” icon to download the file.
View file
Open the USW and connect to your device. Open the menu “Settings” and select “Views”.
The view dialog box pops up:
Click the red “download” icon to download the file.
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Translations file
Open the USW and connect to your device. Select the menu “Translations” in the toolbar on the
left.
The screen is empty because the language file has not been opened yet. Open the language file by
clicking the “open” icon in the horizontal toolbar. (It is identical with the traditional Microsoft design
“open” icon).
Now, the language file can be opened.
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Please synchronise the file with the device.
Select the language you want to download (if selection is possible) and click OK.
The download starts.
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M-logic file
Open the USW and connect to your device. Select the menu “M-Logic” in the toolbar on the left.
(Press Alt + F1 if it is not visible).
Open the file with the “open” icon in the horizontal toolbar. Download the M-logic settings with
the “download” icon (marked with a blue arrow).
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ASW version 3.x
Download of new ASW to unit
Click the “firmware update” icon and select new application software.
Find the new ASW located on the PC.
File type: AGC-3 = file.a37, GC-1F = file.a79 and AGC 200 = file.2xx.
This will force the DEIF unit into boot mode.
GC-1F: If the programming is interrupted, you can force the unit back into boot
mode by disconnecting the aux. voltage. Press and hold the “Stop” button.
Connect the aux. voltage, and the unit is in boot mode.
After download of new firmware, parameters saved in the project file (file.usw) can be
downloaded to the unit.
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Open a saved project file from the PC.
Click the “batch job” icon and select “Write to device”.
Select the parameters you want to download to the unit.
When the programming is completed, the unit will make a reset after which it is operational
again.
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7. Cable connections
Different cables are used for connection, depending on type of the ML-2 unit.
DIN rail mounted units
This applies to the AGC, GPU, GPC, PPU and MDR-2 units.
Use the PC cable that can be purchased from DEIF, option J3.
Extract from data sheet – list of available options:
Panel mounted units
This applies to the BGC, EC-1, GC-1 and GC-1F units.
Extract from data sheet – list of available options:
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8. Old Multi-line 2
Programming
When an old Multi-line 2 GPU, GPC or PPU unit needs to be updated, the parameters must be
saved but the programming must be done manually! The parameter files from one software
version to another are not compatible with each other, so programming requires manual work.
This is the case when the Multi-line 2 unit that needs to be replaced is prior to version 1.70.0.
Obtain old USW
Follow the instructions in chapter 3 and download “Old Multi-line 2 utility software”.
With this software, you can upload the parameters from the defective device, using the upload
function (as explained previously).
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Screen layout
After the parameter upload, the layout will look like this:
Print function
Before you start programming the new device, please print out the parameters, if possible, using
the print function.
Program new device
You are now ready to program the new device. Connect the “Old Multi-line 2 utility software” to
the new Multi-line 2 unit. Upload the parameters from this unit (you get the factory settings!). Go
through all (or all relevant) settings and set them up according to your print-out. You can edit
each parameter by double-clicking the specific parameter.
Please allow 1-2 hours for this operation for a first-time user.
When you have set up all parameters, please save them before you attempt to download. When
the parameters are saved, you can download them using the red “download” icon.
Be careful not to click the “upload” icon by mistake! If you do so without having
saved the parameters, they will be lost.
DEIF A/S reserves the right to change any of the above
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