GE Industrial Solutions Galaxy Pulsar Edge - Manual (Page 105)

Galaxy Pulsar Edge Power System Controller
Issue 3 October 2011
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mechanism for transferring messages among separate hosts and browser applications. The
protocol is used in Gateway for sending alarm messages and alerts through email.
FTP
FTP (file transfer protocol) is used to send files from one system to another under user
commands. The protocol is used with the Pulsar Edge for downloading files and upgrades
through a TCP connection. Application software, default configuration file, and web pages are
uploaded to the Pulsar Edge using FTP.
TL1
TL1 is the transaction language command interface that allows direct communication with a
central monitoring system and is defined by Telcordia for various equipment. It allows
communication and control via open standards host systems for centralized management of
multiple plants. The protocol is typically used over a X.25 network for alarm reporting.
Email
Up to four separate email addresses can be assigned for alarm messages.
Port Configuration-Local/Modem Port
This page provides the ability to Enable or Disable Write access to the local port. The factory
default setting is enabled. The baud rate, number of data bits, parity, number of stop bits, and
flow control parameters for the port is also configurable. These parameters have been factory set
to 9600, 8, none, 1, none, respectively.
This page also provides the ability to Enable or Disable Write access through an external Modem
connection. The factory default setting is enabled. The number of data bits, parity, number of stop
bits, and flow control parameters for the port is also configurable. Note: the initialization string of
the external MODEM must be set in the controller. Factory default for the string is
AT&FEV&C1S0=0H. This string can be modified by utilizing EasyView or T1.317 commands
through a local terminal connection. The number of rings to be detected by the modem before it
answers (Rings to Answer) can be set from 1 to 9. The factory default setting is 1. Following is a
sample screen.