File In/With n/a SB0002

new 3-00
Equipment General Protocol Interface Card - GPIC &
Affected Graphic Control Center

ESG Service GPIC Port 2 Communications Error

Bulletin
Issue Date: Withdrawal Date: Data Control Level: B
Port 2 of the GPIC does not poll the chiller as evidenced by the absence of flashing receive and transmit LED's
on both the GPIC and the microboard.
During factory testing of the GPIC at the vendor's manufacturing facility, the test software disables
communications on Port 2. The last step in the process is for the test engineer to check the communications to
ensure all ports are working properly before releasing the board for distribution. Some boards got out of the
factory without this last step being done.
This can be fixed in the field by connecting a laptop computer to a YorkTalk XL via the 232 port. Using a VT100
terminal emulation program you must then logon to the XL. Once logged on to the XL, you open a link to the
GPIC. You then go to Feature 50, Section 01, page 13 on the GPIC and reconfigure the GPIC by entering
e5555e. This will download the default settings from the EPROM to RAM.

In order to reconfigure the GPIC card, you will need a terminal emulation program, such as Windows Terminal or
Procomm Plus and a cable connected to the serial port of your computer and the RS232 port, usually port two, of
a YorkTalk XL or other ISN device. The following will describe the process required for a complete reconfiguration
of the GPIC card:

1. Connect the cable as described above and start your terminal program.
2. Establish communications with the ISN device by issuing the "Logon" command (logon followed by enter).
This will be your primary connection.
3. The ISN device will as for a password (PLEASE ENTER PASSWORD:).
4. Enter "5555" followed by enter.
5. Open a session with the GPIC card by issuing the command "open 0,n", where n is eqaul to the node switch
address of the GPIC card. (this assumes a network address of zero, which will be the case in all but a few, rare
instances.)
6. Enter a password for the GPIC card by issuing the command "e5555e" followed by enter.
7. Enter the reconfiguration command by issuing the command "f50s01p13e5555e" followed by enter.
8. The GPIC card will now be reconfigured and your open session, which you established in step 5, above, will be
lost, but not closed. Enter a close session command by issuing the command "close" followed by enter.
9. After you see a "link closed" message, you will now be logged onto the primary ISN device and may open a
new session with the GPIC card as in step 5 to verify communications with the chiller. To do so, perform steps
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equipment. Failure to comply with this requirement could expose the worker, the equipment and the building and its
inhabitants to the risk of personal injury or property damage.
The instructions on this service bulletin are written assuming the individual who will perform this work is a fully trained
HVAC&R journeyman or equivalent, certified in refrigerant handling and recovery techniques, and knowledgeable with
regard to electrical lock out/tag out procedures. The individual performing this work should be aware of and comply
with all national, state, and local safety and environmental regulations while carrying out this work. Before attempting
to work on any equipment, the individual should be thoroughly familiar with the equipment by reading and
understanding theassociated service literature applicable to the equipment. If you do not have this literature, you may
obtain it by contacting a York Service Office. Should there be any question concerning any aspect of the tasks outlined
in this bulletin, please consult a York Service Office prior to attempting the work. Please be aware that this information
may be time sensitive and that York International reserves the right to revise this information at any time. Be certain you
are working with the latest information. The York Service office nearest you may be found on the Internet at
www.york.com.
 File In/With n/a SB0002
new 3-00
Equipment General Protocol Interface Card - GPIC &
Affected Graphic Control Center

ESG Service GPIC Port 2 Communications Error

Bulletin
five and six, then the command "list f54, s01" followed by enter. The response should provide chiller data, one
screen full at a time; there will be several screens of data.
10. After you have verified the chiller data, you may close your session as before and logoff the ISN device by
issuing the command "logoff".

Materials Needed: n/a

Tools Required: Laptop Computer, York FM Cable

Estimated Time Required: n/a

Revision Notes: n/a

Work on this equipment should only be done by properly trained personnel who are qualified to work on this type of
equipment. Failure to comply with this requirement could expose the worker, the equipment and the building and its
inhabitants to the risk of personal injury or property damage.
The instructions on this service bulletin are written assuming the individual who will perform this work is a fully trained
HVAC&R journeyman or equivalent, certified in refrigerant handling and recovery techniques, and knowledgeable with
regard to electrical lock out/tag out procedures. The individual performing this work should be aware of and comply
with all national, state, and local safety and environmental regulations while carrying out this work. Before attempting
to work on any equipment, the individual should be thoroughly familiar with the equipment by reading and
understanding theassociated service literature applicable to the equipment. If you do not have this literature, you may
obtain it by contacting a York Service Office. Should there be any question concerning any aspect of the tasks outlined
in this bulletin, please consult a York Service Office prior to attempting the work. Please be aware that this information
may be time sensitive and that York International reserves the right to revise this information at any time. Be certain you
are working with the latest information. The York Service office nearest you may be found on the Internet at
www.york.com.