Product Details
The GE D20 EME, also cataloged as the D20 EME Ethernet and Memory Expansion Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for localized processing scaling and network medium conversion within D20 substation automation platforms.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | D20 EME |
| Brand | GE (General Electric) |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | Standard Rack Component Weight |
| Dimensions | 19.0" wide x 5.25" high x 8.1" deep |
| Operating Temp | -20 - 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Base Power Input Dependent |
| Power Supply Options | 20-60 VDC / 100-300 VDC / 85-264 VAC |
| Media Types Supported | 10Base-T, 10Base-2, 10Base-FL |
| Memory Options | 0 MB, 8 MB, or 16 MB battery-backed SRAM |
| Communication Ports | 7 RS-232/485 serial, 1 RS-232 maintenance, 2 D.20 Link HDLC |
| Standards Compliance | EN 61000-6-2 (Immunity), EN 61000-6-4 (Emissions) |
Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix
- D20 EME: Base module architecture denoting Ethernet and Memory Expansion capability.
- Memory Matrix Configurations: Discrete factory assembly profiles specify onboard battery-backed volatile memory retention capacities, coded explicitly as 0 MB, 8 MB, or 16 MB SRAM layouts.
- Power Supply Matrix Codes: Base designations correlate to internal power board installation profiles, differentiating low-voltage direct current (20-60 VDC) from universal high-voltage ranges (100-300 VDC / 85-264 VAC).
Firmware Flash Compatibility and Serial-to-Ethernet Processing
The processing architecture handles data packet routing between legacy HDLC peripheral networks and external substation links. Serial-to-Ethernet translation rates match localized timing blocks to prevent data truncation over asynchronous connections. To ensure the integrity of diagnostic logging and prevent memory parity failures within the volatile SRAM banks, node integration relies entirely on verifying exact firmware flash compatibility rules across the active D20 master controller baseplate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the D20 EME module support live backplane insertion or hot-swap remediation?
A: No. The internal logic connections and shared address lines of the high-speed processing bus lack active electrical isolation boundaries. The chassis power bus must be locked out before seating the unit to prevent hardware latch-up.
Q: How is memory mapping managed if the battery-backed SRAM configuration is upgraded?
A: Changing the memory configuration requires setting physical jumpers on the circuit board and applying a matching firmware flash compatibility script. This procedure ensures that the D20 operating system recognizes the expanded memory address spaces during boot initialization.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Chassis Rack Alignment: Slide the 19" module smoothly into the designated sub-rack guide rails, tightening all four front-panel thumbscrews to the frame to ensure uniform grounding continuity.
- Fiber Optic Optical Connection: Clean all 10Base-FL ST connectors prior to insertion, verifying that fiber bend radii remain above 30 mm to prevent structural signal degradation.
- Serial Comm Line Shielding: Ground all external RS-485 network drain wires at the chassis entry point only, suppressing local common-mode noise across the seven active communication ports.
Additional Information
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