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Chapter 1: Configuring Tables
The Serial Status DCA configuration contains all of the data structures necessary to configure a
RTU to poll devices using the Serial Status protocol.
1.1 Serial Status DCA Configuration Tables
The purpose of each configuration table is described below.
TABLE NAME DESCRIPTION
A166APPL
The Main Application configuration table is used to define global settings for the entire
Serial Status application. These parameters pertain to all channels and SRUs connected
within the system.
A166PORT
The Port Configuration table contains data related to the communication port set-up for
each communication port used by the Serial Status DCA.
Table 1 Serial Status DCA Configuration Tables
1.2 Configuration Sequence
The following is a list of the steps required to configure the Serial Status DCA:
1. Edit the Serial Status DCA configuration. Prepare it according to the guidelines in this
document and the specific use for which the Serial Status DCA is required.
2. Edit the configuration for the other applications that will run on the product. Prepare them
according to their own configuration guides.
3. Generate the configuration and download it to the product using a GE Energy Services
Configuration System. The list of applications to be compiled must include the Serial Status
DCA, application A166.
4. Restart the product. If the Serial Status DCA encounters an error during its initialization, it
will log a message to the WESMAINT Error Log and then, depending on the severity of the