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Contents
About this Document.....................................................................................................................1
Purpose........................................................................................................................................ 1
Who Should Use this Document?............................................................................................... 2
Additional Documentation.......................................................................................................... 2
Product Support.............................................................................................................................3
GE Grid Solutions Web Site....................................................................................................... 3
GE Technical Support Library.................................................................................................... 3
Contact Technical Support.......................................................................................................... 3
What’s New.....................................................................................................................................4
D20ME II Main Processor.......................................................................................................... 4
D20EME (Ethernet/Memory Expansion)................................................................................... 5
New D20/D200 I/O Peripherals.................................................................................................. 5
D20AC, AC Analog Input Peripheral..................................................................................... 5
D20 High-Voltage Peripherals................................................................................................ 6
D20K4Z Termination Module................................................................................................ 6
New Power Supplies................................................................................................................... 6
Multiple Language Support ........................................................................................................ 7
1. System Overview........................................................................................................................8
1.1 System Architecture............................................................................................................ 9
1.2 Hardware Design ................................................................................................................ 9
1.3 D20/D200 Product Comparison........................................................................................ 10
1.4 D20 RTU Platform............................................................................................................ 10
1.5 D200 Substation Automation Platform............................................................................. 13
1.5.1 D200 Features .............................................................................................................. 13
1.6 D20/D200 RTU Hardware................................................................................................ 16
1.6.1 Chassis ......................................................................................................................... 16
1.6.2 Main Processor............................................................................................................. 17
1.6.3 Ethernet/Memory Expansion (EME) Kit..................................................................... 19
1.6.4 Power Supplies............................................................................................................. 19
1.6.5 Modems........................................................................................................................ 20
1.7 I/O Peripherals.................................................................................................................. 20
1.8 Auxiliary Equipment......................................................................................................... 21
1.9 Communications............................................................................................................... 21
1.10 Firmware........................................................................................................................... 22
1.11 Configuration and Maintenance Software........................................................................ 22

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1.12 System Documentation..................................................................................................... 22
2. Detailed Technical Description...............................................................................................25
2.1 Mechanical Design and Packaging................................................................................... 25
2.1.1 General......................................................................................................................... 25
2.1.2 Enclosure...................................................................................................................... 26
2.1.3 Chassis ......................................................................................................................... 26
2.1.4 Peripheral I/O Module Assembly ................................................................................ 28
2.1.5 Environmental.............................................................................................................. 29
2.2 Main Processor.................................................................................................................. 30
2.2.1 Hardware...................................................................................................................... 30
2.2.2 D20/D200 Main Processor Specifications................................................................... 31
2.2.3 Firmware...................................................................................................................... 32
2.2.4 Time Synchronization.................................................................................................. 34
2.3 Ethernet/Memory Expansion (EME) Kit.......................................................................... 36
2.4 I/O Peripheral Modules..................................................................................................... 37
2.4.1 Types of I/O Peripherals.............................................................................................. 37
2.4.2 Termination Types....................................................................................................... 38
2.4.3 Hardware...................................................................................................................... 40
2.4.4 Firmware...................................................................................................................... 41
2.4.5 I/O Processing.............................................................................................................. 43
2.4.6 D20S Digital Input Peripheral ..................................................................................... 44
2.4.7 D20A Analog Input Peripheral.................................................................................... 48
2.4.8 D20K Control Output Peripheral................................................................................. 53
2.4.9 Interposing Relay Panel............................................................................................... 57
2.4.10 D20C Combination I/O Peripheral ............................................................................ 59
2.4.11 D20AC, AC Analog Input Peripheral........................................................................ 62
2.5 D20/D200 Power Supplies and Chargers ......................................................................... 64
2.5.1 D20 Power Supply Specifications ............................................................................... 65
2.5.2 D20 Battery Chargers .................................................................................................. 66
2.6 D20 Modems..................................................................................................................... 67
2.6.1 WESDAC 202/V.23 Modem Specifications................................................................ 68
2.7 Communications............................................................................................................... 69
2.8 D.20 Link.......................................................................................................................... 70
2.8.1 Designing a Distributed D20 Network......................................................................... 71
2.8.2 D.20 Communication Interface.................................................................................... 72
2.8.3 Adapter Modules.......................................................................................................... 73
2.8.4 D.20 Fiber Optic Splitter.............................................................................................. 73
2.8.5 Communication Cables................................................................................................ 74
2.8.6 Power Requirements.................................................................................................... 75
2.9 Redundancy....................................................................................................................... 75
2.9.1 D20/D200 Redundancy................................................................................................ 76
2.9.2 D.20 Link Redundancy................................................................................................ 77
2.10 Auxiliary Equipment......................................................................................................... 78
2.10.1 Universal Protocol Converter .................................................................................... 78
2.10.2 Data Display Panel..................................................................................................... 79

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2.10.3 Fiber Optic Interfaces................................................................................................. 79
3. Configuration and Maintenance Software............................................................................80
3.1 SGConfig .......................................................................................................................... 80
3.2 LogicLinx.......................................................................................................................... 80
3.3 WESMAINT..................................................................................................................... 80
3.4 PROMAINT...................................................................................................................... 81
3.5 68K Monitor...................................................................................................................... 81
4. Application Software...............................................................................................................82
4.1 User Programmable Logic................................................................................................ 82
4.2 Generation, Transmission, and Feeder Bay Automation Applications............................. 82
4.3 Distribution Automation Applications.............................................................................. 82
4.4 Communication Services Applications............................................................................. 83
4.5 Data Logging / Storage Applications................................................................................ 83
4.6 Data Reduction and Summarizing Applications............................................................... 83
4.7 Data Conversion Applications.......................................................................................... 84
4.8 Other DTAs....................................................................................................................... 84
5. Frequently Asked Questions...................................................................................................85
5.1 What is the performance of the D20 and D200?............................................................... 85
5.2 What is the difference between the D20 and the D200?................................................... 85
5.3 Will VME cards work with my non-VME systems?........................................................ 85
5.4 What is the I/O capacity of a D20 system?....................................................................... 86
5.5 What is the I/O capacity of a D200 system?..................................................................... 86
5.6 What are the added features of the ME II Main Processor over the ME Main Processor?
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A. Specifications and Supported Standards..............................................................................87
B. Supported Host Protocols.......................................................................................................90
C. Supported IED Protocols........................................................................................................91
D. Power Consumption – D20 Modules.....................................................................................92
E. D20/D200 Main Processor Compatibility .............................................................................93
F. D.20 Link Installation .............................................................................................................94

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Figures
Figure 1 D20ME II Main Processor..............................................................................................4
Figure 2 D20EME (Ethernet/Memory Expansion).......................................................................5
Figure 3 GE Integrated Substation Control System......................................................................8
Figure 4 D20 System Architecture .............................................................................................11
Figure 5 Example D20 Rack Layout ..........................................................................................12
Figure 6 D200 Substation Automation Platform........................................................................13
Figure 7 D200 System Architecture ...........................................................................................14
Figure 8 Example D200 Rack Layout ........................................................................................15
Figure 9 D20 Perspective Drawing.............................................................................................16
Figure 10 D200 Perspective Drawing.........................................................................................17
Figure 11 D20ME II Main Processor..........................................................................................18
Figure 12 D20EME (Ethernet/Memory Expansion)...................................................................19
Figure 13 D20/D200 Chassis Mounted Power Supplies.............................................................19
Figure 14 D20A I/O Peripheral...................................................................................................20
Figure 15 D20 Chassis (non-VME version) ...............................................................................27
Figure 16 D20 Chassis (VME version).......................................................................................27
Figure 17 D200 Chassis..............................................................................................................28
Figure 18 D20 Peripheral I/O Module........................................................................................29
Figure 19 D20ME Block Diagram..............................................................................................30
Figure 20 D20/D200 Time Synchronization...............................................................................35
Figure 21 Demodulated IRIG B Signal ......................................................................................35
Figure 22 D20EME (Ethernet/Memory Expansion)...................................................................36
Figure 23 D20 I/O Peripheral - Compression Termination........................................................38
Figure 24 D20 I/O Peripheral – DB25 Termination...................................................................38
Figure 25 D20 I/O Peripheral – Disconnect Termination...........................................................39
Figure 26 D20 I/O Peripheral – Barrier Termination .................................................................39
Figure 27 D20 Peripheral I/O Block Diagram............................................................................40
Figure 28 D20S Digital Input Peripheral....................................................................................44

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Figure 29 D20S Digital Input Peripheral Block Diagram ..........................................................45
Figure 30 D20A Analog Input Peripheral...................................................................................48
Figure 31 D20A Analog Input Peripheral Block Diagram.........................................................49
Figure 32 Analog Conversion Process........................................................................................49
Figure 33 Three-point Linearity Correction ...............................................................................51
Figure 34 D20K Control Output Peripheral................................................................................53
Figure 35 Interposing Relays......................................................................................................58
Figure 36 D20 Power Supply......................................................................................................64
Figure 37 D200 Power Supplies.................................................................................................65
Figure 38 D.20 Link Example Configuration.............................................................................71
Figure 39 D.20 Communications Interface.................................................................................72
Figure 40 D.20 Communication Interface..................................................................................72
Figure 41 DCI Modes of Operation............................................................................................73
Figure 42 D.20 Fiber Optic Splitter............................................................................................73
Figure 43 D.20 Fiber Optic Splitter............................................................................................74
Figure 44 D200 Redundancy......................................................................................................76
Figure 45 Single D20/D200 with Loop Redundancy .................................................................77
Figure 46 Single D20/D200 with Redundant LAN ....................................................................78
Figure 47 Data Display Panel.....................................................................................................79

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Tables
Table 1 D20/D200 Power Supply Replacements..........................................................................6
Table 2 D20/D200 Product Comparison......................................................................................10
Table 3 D20/D200 Power Supplies.............................................................................................20
Table 4 D20/D200 Main Processor Specifications.....................................................................31
Table 5 D20/D200 Ethernet Media Types..................................................................................36
Table 6 D20/D200 I/O Peripherals.............................................................................................37
Table 7 I/O Processing.................................................................................................................43
Table 8 D20S Specifications.......................................................................................................47
Table 9 D20S Options.................................................................................................................47
Table 10 D20A Specifications....................................................................................................52
Table 11 D20A Options..............................................................................................................53
Table 12 D20K Specifications....................................................................................................56
Table 13 D20K Options..............................................................................................................57
Table 14 D20KI Options.............................................................................................................58
Table 15 D20C Daughter Boards................................................................................................59
Table 16 D20C Specifications....................................................................................................60
Table 17 D20C Options..............................................................................................................61
Table 18 D20AC Features and Specifications............................................................................62
Table 19 D20AC Options ...........................................................................................................63
Table 20 D20/D200 Power Supplies...........................................................................................65
Table 21 D20/D200 Battery Chargers ........................................................................................66
Table 22 D20/D200 Modems......................................................................................................67
Table 23 WESDAC 202/V.23 Modem Specifications ...............................................................68
Table 24 D20/D200 Communications Links..............................................................................69
Table 25 D20/D200 Fiber Optic Links.......................................................................................79

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About this Document
Purpose
This document provides a technical overview of the D20/D200 Remote Terminal Unit (RTU).
The document is organized as follows:
•What’s New: This section highlights recent additions and enhancements that have been
made to the D20/D200 product line.
•1. System Overview: This section provides an overview of the D20/D200 system hardware
and software.
•2. Detailed Technical Description: This section provides a detailed description of the
D20/D200 hardware, software and operation.
•3. Configuration and Maintenance Software: This section describes utilities and
applications that are available to help you configure, manage and maintain your D20/D200
system.
•4. Application Software: This section describes some of the substation automation and
SCADA applications that are available for the D20/D200.
•5. Frequently Asked Questions: This appendix presents answers to frequently asked
questions about the D20/D200.
•A. Specifications and Supported Standards: This appendix lists key industry
specifications with which the D20/D200 complies.
•B. Supported Host Protocols: This appendix lists SCADA host protocols supported by the
D20/D200.
•C. Supported IED Protocols: This appendix lists IED protocols supported by the
D20/D200.
•D. Power Consumption – D20 Modules This appendix lists nominal power consumption
for D20 components, for use in power calculations.
•E. D20/D200 Main Processor Compatibility: This appendix shows the compatibility of
D20 processors with the D20/D200 chassis.
•F. D.20 Link Installation: This appendix provides guidelines on planning and installing a
D.20 Link.

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Who Should Use this Document?
This document is a helpful resource for utility customers or GE partners who are purchasing or
evaluating a remote terminal unit or substation control system. It is intended for readers who
have knowledge of substation automation equipment and applications.
Additional Documentation
For further information about the D20/D200 product family, refer to the following documents:
•D20/D200 Installation and Operation Guide (994-0078)
•D20, D25, iBOX Automation Applications (PRPI-048)