## Scan and Identify Device

You can scan the list of devices which are connected to the network or are linked using peer-to-peer connections (front or rear ports). In system mode, the MiCOM S1 Studio software can detect the connected devices to ascertain what they are and what functionality they have.

To scan a network and identify a device:

1. Click the Connect... button and then click the Scan Network button.
2. If you are already connected to a network, the Scan Network window will then open.
3. This shows a series of available ConnectionAn active link between a computer and a device through which data can be sent. Types (CourierThe communications language developed to provide generic control, monitoring, data extraction and setting changes on remote devices within the substation environment., IEC-103 or Modbus for example).
4. Click the relevant Connection Type option.
5. Select the Port and the Connection Parameters. You need to define the Port so that the software looks only for connections on the selected port. You need to define that parameters, so that the software looks only for those devices which connect at a certain
6. Click the Next button to show the Scan Network window.
7. Click the Run button to discover the connected devices.
8. This list is refreshed as each new IEDIntelligent Electronic Device. A device that initiates the disconnection of part of an electrical installation, and / or operates a warning signal when a fault or abnormal condition occurs, with minimum disruption of service. May also be known as a Relay. is located. Selecting the Cancel button stops and scan; and exits the Scan Network function. Clicking the Stop button, stops the scan, but retains the IEDs list found so far.
9. Then select the desired device from the list.

You can print a list of the list of devices by clicking the Print button.

You can export a list of devices as a Word document of the devices by clicking the Export button.

Notes

You can use the scan function on all platforms which use any of the following protocols: Modbus, Courier, S&R103 or Ethernet connections.

By default the system shows a default range of address and baudrates to use, but you can change these if necessary.

The result will normally show a list of identified IEDs with assigned addresses.

From the list of IEDs, you can copy your selection of settings into a new or an existing system, or you can copy the device into a new or existing device.