Hey there,
So I am helping another engineer with a job that he has. I'm the senior engineer here that has integrated to Square D Powerlink GXT3 and GXT4 smart breaker panels. After a lot of research, I figured out how to make the proper commands in order to turn off breakers and via an Omron SCU module spitting out serial commands.
So, when I started to look at the pictures the engineer took, I was surprised to find that the controllable Square D Panels have a "Powerlink AS" controller. It seems like this is the earliest version of the powerlink panels. I deduced this because every manual I have found (I haven't found too many) are dated back in 1995-1998.
So, I'm concerned that whatever I program usually for the GXT3 and GXT4 panels won't be what these old Powerlink AS Panels will accept. In the GXT3 and GXT4 controllers, the messages are based off of the "Master address" you assign it, then you can build the modbus commands off of it. I have no clue if I will expect this for these Powelink AS Panels.
In all the docs I have found, I don't see anything that lists how to build a message, or anything related to some sort of message protocol. Do any of you wizards know what kind of commands to expect programming?
Worst case scenario, we are going to go back to site, and literally connect the outgoing messages to our computer via a 232 to usb converter. And bring along 485 adapter if needed. But, it would give me some comfort if I could figure out how to build the commands before hand.
Can anybody help point me in the right direction on this? Attached to here are the pictures of the PLC/serial module, as well as a picture of one of the powerlink AS panels. I believe in the PLC picture, the serial stuff is on the "COMM CONTROL" and the "OMNI-COMM" cards. Not sure why they are tied together like that as well, makes me a bit concerned its not spitting out just simple commands. I believe the 1771-DB/B card is a basic card that is sending messages to a video matrix switcher that isn't there anymore, but I could also be wrong on that.
Any help is appreciated!
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