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DR60

Version 02AXX
Release Notes
GE Publication Number: DR60_LCS_2018_rev2
Copyright © 2019 GE Grid Solutions.

Overview
This document contains the release notes for firmware version 02A03 and software version 02A05 of the GE DR60
Multifunctional Digital Fault Recorder.
Date of release: 05 April 2019

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Firmware

Firmware 02A03

Summary
Improvements and issues fixed include the following:
• Improved calibration algorithm and processes to improve reliability and avoid offset deviations.
• Corrected issue that blocked changing the password. Now it is possible to change the password for all
available users: ADM, CFG and MON.
• Improved synchronism reliability over PTP by changing the Mean Path Delay calculation
‒ Enhanced synchronization recovery after receiving a burst of Ethernet packets

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Software

Software 02A05

Summary
Improvements and issues fixed include the following:
• Improved user experience related to the dataset:
‒ When a configured analog circuit is removed, all datasets associated to that circuit are removed as well
‒ When a configured GOOSE input is removed, all datasets associated to that input are removed as well
• Improved user experience related to the PMU:
‒ Changing the waveform sampling rate does not affect the PMU calculation anymore
• Improved user experience for the GOOSE subscriber:
‒ DR60 does not support FCD, but now Datasets mixed with FCD and FCDA information can be imported
‒ If any SCD is not validated by the ICT, the configuration made so far will not be deleted
‒ Improved support for to external configuration with multiple subnetworks (improved UR integration)
• Included support to send FCD data through the GOOSE publisher and Report Control Block
• Fixed the product name for the MS1 Agile Setup installer
• Improved the user experience after renaming Datasets:
‒ Renamed Datasets are updated for all configurations
‒ Renaming Datasets doesn’t block sending the configuration
• Improved the user experience in for analog channel configuration:
‒ The primary and secondary configurations are now considered as Phase to Phase values
‒ The Primary Voltage range is limited to 1 - 1000kV
‒ The Secondary Voltage range is limited to 1 – 200V
‒ The Primary Current range is limited to 1 - 1000kA
‒ The Secondary Current range is limited to 1 – 10A
‒ The Ratio continues to be automatically calculated, but now as it is possible to configure secondary
values, the CT/VT ratio can be correctly represented in the ICT
• Be aware that after a firmware upgrade it is necessary to reconfigure the ratio for the analog inputs.

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Compatibility
DR60 Configurator software 02A05:
• Compatible to DR60 firmware version 02A02 and 02A03

DR60 Firmware 02A03:

• Compatible only to DR60 Configurator software 02A05

Upgrade
To upgrade the DR60 Configurator software:
1. Uninstall the software using the operational system tools
2. Choose a software version compatible to the chosen firmware
3. Download the desired DR60 Configurator version from the GE grid solution website
(https://www.gegridsolutions.com/app/Resources.aspx?prod=DR60&type=7)
4. Install the new software using the downloaded wizard

To upgrade the firmware:

1. Download the desired firmware version from the GE grid solution website
(https://www.gegridsolutions.com/app/Resources.aspx?prod=DR60&type=7)
2. Open the compatible DR60 Configurator software version
3. Navigate to Administrative Tools. This will open a new window and then navigate to the tab Firmware Update
4. Select the desired firmware file and press the ok button
5. The software will pop up a window for login
6. Login as adm user
7. Wait for the complete upgrade for about 5 minutes and confirm clicking ok

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Contact
If you need assistance, please contact our Grid Automation Global Contact Center:
Phone: +44 1785 250070 (United Kingdom)
E-mail: ga.support@ge.com
Website: https://www.gegridsolutions.com/measurement_recording_timesync/catalog/dr60

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