Instruction Manual: Digital Energy
Instruction Manual: Digital Energy
Instruction Manual: Digital Energy
Digital Energy
Instruction Manual
EnerVista Viewpoint Monitoring v5.72
GE Publication Code: GEK-113605
Manual Part Number: 1601-0270-A1
Copyright © 2013 GE Multilin Inc.
GE Digital Energy
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Canada L6C 0M1
Tel: (905) 927-7070 Fax: (905) 927-5098
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1601-0270-A1
Table Of Contents
Welcome to EnerVista Viewpoint Monitoring ................................................................. 1
Full Screen Mode ..................................................................................................... 3
User Preferences ...................................................................................................... 5
Security ............................................................................................................... 5
Start Up Screen .................................................................................................... 6
LED Sounds .......................................................................................................... 7
Annunciator.......................................................................................................... 7
Waveform & Events ............................................................................................... 9
Control .............................................................................................................. 11
Watchdog .......................................................................................................... 11
Device Setup ......................................................................................................... 13
Introduction to Device Setup ................................................................................ 13
Adding a Device .................................................................................................. 14
Editing a Device .................................................................................................. 21
Deleting a Device ................................................................................................ 24
Importing GE Multilin Devices ............................................................................... 25
Formula Editor ....................................................................................................... 27
Introduction to Formula Editor .............................................................................. 27
Adding a Formula ................................................................................................ 29
Editing a Formula ................................................................................................ 33
Formula Storage ................................................................................................. 35
Using Formulas ................................................................................................... 36
System Editor........................................................................................................ 37
Introduction to One-Line Editor ............................................................................. 37
Toolbars ............................................................................................................ 38
Introduction to One-Line Editor Toolbars .............................................................. 38
Add / Remove Toolbars ..................................................................................... 42
One-Line Editor Toolbar ..................................................................................... 43
Drawing Toolbar ............................................................................................... 44
Gauges Toolbar ................................................................................................ 45
Links Toolbar ................................................................................................... 46
Symbols Toolbar .............................................................................................. 47
Transformer & Symbols Toolbar .......................................................................... 48
Switchgear and Control Toolbar .......................................................................... 49
Zoom Toolbar .................................................................................................. 50
Nudge Toolbar ................................................................................................. 51
Align Toolbar ................................................................................................... 52
Structure Toolbar ............................................................................................. 53
Rotate Toolbar ................................................................................................. 54
Layout Toolbar ................................................................................................. 55
Building a Schema ............................................................................................... 56
Adding Components and Items to a Schema ......................................................... 56
Adding a Component for Manual Indication........................................................... 57
Adding a Component for Control ......................................................................... 60
Adding Images to a Schema............................................................................... 63
Changing the work area size of the Schema ......................................................... 64
Component Properties ....................................................................................... 65
Custom Symbols .............................................................................................. 70
LED Indicators ................................................................................................. 74
How to use One Shot Test ................................................................................. 87
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Welcome to EnerVista Viewpoint Monitoring
Welcome to EnerVista Viewpoint Monitoring, a PC-based program for on-demand monitoring
and control. Upon successful launching of EnerVista Viewpoint Monitoring, you should now
see the following main menu:
Plug & Play - IED Dashboard - View online information via pre-defined templates for
configured devices
Device Setup - Setup and Configure your remote assets and their components.
One-Line Editor - Create interactive one-line diagrams using various graphical tools.
One-Line Viewer - View one-line diagrams that you have created.
Annunciator - View and Monitor your remote assets.
Reports - View and Create Reports.
Waveforms - Tools and Viewer for COMTRADE formatted waveform files.
Administration - Add/Edit/Remove groups of users who can access this system.
Events- Can view Events for the Configured Devices in the Device Setup.
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Full Screen Mode
Full Screen Mode is new to EnerVista Viewpoint 4.0 and allows for the user to increase the
viewable area for viewing schema, annunciator panels or COMTRADE Oscillography files. In
order to access the Full Screen Mode select [View] from the main menu and click on [Full
Screen Mode].
In order to return the screen to the original view, click on the [close Full Screen Mode]
icon:
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User Preferences
Users can now set certain preferences in EnerVista Viewpoint. To access the preferences
screen seen below, select [Preferences] under the [Tools] menu.
The following preferences are available to the user to change in the user preference menu:
Security
Users can now configure the following Security modes:
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Start Up Screen
Users can now select EnerVista Viewpoint startup screen. The user can configure the
following screens to be initially displayed when they log into Viewpoint:
• Main Menu
• IED Dashboard
• specific Schema
• specific Annunciator Panel
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LED Sounds
Sounds serve to alert the attention of the user when an LED state changes in one of the
opened Schemas in the One-Line Viewer. Users can change the default sounds to any ‘.wav’
files. When more than one opened schema has a condition to play a sound, the sound file
for the LED type with highest priority is played.
Annunciator
Users can setup their system to receive email notification from the Annunciator Panel.
Simply enter the SMTP Mail server address in the space provided. Follow the instructions
below to setup your system properly.
• Consult the IT department for the correct SMTP Mail Server address.
• Enter the SMTP Mail Server address in the space provided.
• Ensure the Mail Server is configured to accept SMTP mail requests.
• Verify that a user name and a password are not required when sending messages.
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• Short Format - This is a single line that could be used for texting to a mobile
phone
time, indicator's display name, device name, report type, parameter,
value
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In order to select the Annunciator Panel files for alarm continuous run, the user needs to
enable the Viewpoint Monitoring Watchdog, a Windows service to ensure Viewpoint
Monitoring is running continuously (see below).
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Control
To offer a level of protection, the action of sending a control command to a relay requires
the user to hold a key down as they select a button with the mouse pointer.
The user can select the button needed to be combined with the mouse action. Choices are
CTRL, Shift, or None.
Watchdog
The Watchdog is a service that monitors Viewpoint Monitoring and ensures that the
application is running continuously.
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If the Watchdog is enabled, Viewpoint Monitoring will not exit when user clicks the ‘X’
button. Instead, Viewpoint Monitoring will minimize and appear as an icon in the System
Tray / Notification Area located in the bottom right corner of the Windows desktop. Double-
click the icon in the System Tray to restore Viewpoint Monitoring. To exit Viewpoint
monitoring, choose the ‘Exit’ menu item in the ‘File’ menu or click the right mouse button on
the icon in the system tray and choose the ‘Exit’ menu item in the pop-up menu.
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Device Setup
Introduction to Device Setup
The Device Setup tool is used to add/edit/modify the devices. Upon accessing the Device
Setup screen from the EnerVista Viewpoint main menu, the following screen will pop up
showing sites (Ethernet and Serial) or devices that you have previously setup:
To exit back to the main menu without saving your changes, click on the [CANCEL] button,
to exit back to main menu, saving your changes, click on the [OK] button.
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Adding a Device
This command can be accessed via the Device Setup main menu screen shown below:
1. A device can only be created within an existing Site that is Ethernet or Serial. So to
begin, click on the Site in your site list that you wish to add the device to
2. Click on the [ADD DEVICE] button. Device parameters should now appear on the right-
hand section of the screen.
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4. Select an interface of the device by clicking on the Interface drop-down menu. Once an
interface has been selected, the parameters of that interface will be shown just below. The
interface choices you have are:
• Ethernet
• Serial
Note: Modems are not supported with the current version of EnerVista Viewpoint
Monitoring.
The following images respectively show the parameters associated with each type of
interface.
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Ethernet parameters
Serial parameters
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5. Device Type, in this drop box, predefined (All Multilin) Devices can be seen. This Device
Type is same for both Ethernet and Serial Interfaces.
If the selected Device has support of Waveform and Events, it will automatically Enable the
respective check boxes else disable.
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Check the ‘Time Download’ check box for synchronizing your relay’s real-time clock with
your Viewpoint Monitoring computer system. When this option is enabled, Viewpoint
Monitoring will perform the time synchronization in every 12-hour interval between your
relay and your Viewpoint Monitoring computer system.
For Non Multilin Devices, the Device Type should be Others. And enter the Order Code
Manually.
For example: For EPM1000, enter the Order Code as EPM1000.
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Table shows some Non Multilin Devices and their Order Codes.
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6. Fill in the details for the interface parameters for your device. Note, if your device is
supported, you can click on the [READ ORDER CODE / TEST COMMUNICATION] button to
try to autoload the device's interface parameters.
7. Your device is now added. EnerVista Viewpoint automatically saves your newly created
devices. You may now either add/edit/delete other Access Groups or Users.
Should you want to cancel your changes made in this session, you can click on the
[CANCEL] button to exit back to the EnerVista Viewpoint menu without saving. If you wish
to confirm the changes you have made in this section, click on the [OK] button.
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Editing a Device
This command can be accessed via the Device Setup main menu screen shown below:
1. Select the Site from the site menu that contains the device you wish to edit. The list of
Devices corresponding to that site should now appear below the Site.
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2. Select the Device that you wish to edit. It's properties/parameters will now appear on the
right side of the screen. The following images show what parameters will appear for
Ethernet and Serial interfaced devices.
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Ethernet Parameters
Serial Parameters
3. When you are finished editing the details of your particular device, EnerVista Viewpoint
automatically saves your changes.
Should you want to cancel your changes made in this session, you can click on the
[CANCEL] button to exit back to the EnerVista Viewpoint menu without saving. If you wish
to confirm the changes you have made in this section, click on the [OK] button.
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Deleting a Device
This command can be accessed via the Device Setup main menu screen shown below:
1. Select the Site to which the Device is associated to, from the site menu list on the left
hand portion of the screen. A list of Devices connected to that site should now be shown.
2. Click on the [DELETE] button to delete the Device. You will get a confirmation request to
make sure that this is the particular site you wish to delete.
Note: Only the Device you selected will be deleted, the rest of the remaining devices (if
there are any) will still be there.
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In addition to checking for xxxPC programs, a system scan will also be done for the
EnerVista UR Setup environment file.
This automatic import feature can also be manually selected from the File menu by selecting
'Import Devices' and then select 'Perform Search'.
If for some reason Viewpoint cannot locate a desired environment file, select from the File
menu, 'Import Devices' and then select 'Specify Location'. This will allow the operator to
browse and select a specific environment file.
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Formula Editor
Introduction to Formula Editor
The Formula Editor is a tool available within EnerVista Viewpoint that allows the user to
create Virtual Variables. These Virtual Variables are based on values from relays that can
be modified with simple math operators and trigonometric functions.
The Formula Editor can be accessed from the menu bar. Select [Formula Editor] under the
[Tools] menu.
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The dialog box shown below will appear upon entering the Formula Editor:
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Adding a Formula
Select the [Add] button to add a new formula.
The Edit Formula screen will display allowing the user to create a formula. The user MUST
use the GUI keypad on the right to enter the formula. The mouse can be used to move the
cursor position within the edit control and to highlight blocks of the formula.
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The description of the fields in the Edit Formula screen are described below:
Formula name:
Name of formula. This must be specified.
Units:
The units the formula is evaluated in. This must be specified.
Device:
The user can select a device from which the parameters are selected.
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Formula:
The user can enter the formula in this section. When the user wants to use a
parameter from the device, pressing the [Parameter] button inserts a parameter
variable in the formula. The user can then select this parameter to specify the exact
parameter to use in the formula by use of a list box containing a list of all possible
analog parameters for this particular device.
Formula Evaluation:
Once a formula is created, the user can press the [Evaluate] button to have the formula
parameters resolved (communication requests will retrieve data values). Instead of the
formula, the user will see all of the individual parameter values and the formula result.
Press the [Edit] button to return to the editor mode.
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Editing a Formula
Select the formula you wish to edit and then click on the [Edit] button to edit that formula.
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The Edit Formula screen will display allowing the user to edit the selected formula. The user
MUST use the GUI keypad on the right to edit the formula. The mouse can be used to move
the cursor position within the edit control and to highlight blocks of the formula.
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Formula Storage
Formulas stored in a 'EVVPmonitoring.for' file. This file is located in the installation folder
where EVVPmonitoring.EXE is located. The file will contain a list of records. Each line in the
file will be a comma-delimited record where each record defines the properties for a single
formula.
Importing
Selecting the [Import] button will prompt the user with a file browser window where they
can select a ‘*.for’ file. After selecting the file, Viewpoint will read the records from the
selected file and append the formulas to the existing formula file.
Exporting
Selecting the [Export] button will prompt the user with a file browser window where they
can select a ‘*.for’ file to export the current formulas. This is a simply a ‘Save As’ feature.
The data is not getting reformatted.
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Using Formulas
The user can access their device formulas in any analog parameter list. The list of formulas
created for a device will be appended to the analog parameter list of a device. Analog
formula names are prefixed with a "*" to differentiate the formulas from the device's analog
parameters. Digital formula names are prefixed with a '#' to differentiate the formulas from
the device's digital parameters.
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Introduction to One-Line Editor
The One-Line Editor tool is used to create interactive and graphical one-line diagrams that
can be connected to real devices so that users can easily monitor and understand their
remote site configuration as well as view up to date readings and status updates with ease.
Upon accessing the One-Line Editor screen from the EnerVista Viewpoint main menu, the
following screen will appear:
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Toolbars
Here are the various toolbars associated with the One-Line Editor:
Align Toolbar
The Align toolbar contains tools that can be used to align two components in an variety of
ways.
Drawing Toolbar
The Drawing toolbar contains tools used to create basic lines, curves, text and shapes for
use in your schema.
Gauges Toolbar
The Gauges toolbar contains an assortment of interactive analog gauge symbols which can
be used to represent their respective real-life components on a schema.
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Links Toolbar
The Links toolbar contains tools used to create link buttons or hot-spots on the schema
that when viewed in the One-Line Viewer can navigate the user to another connected
schema.
Nudge Toolbar
The Nudge toolbar contains an assortment of tools used to move components of your
schema by minute lengths.
Rotate Toolbar
The Rotate toolbar contains an assortment of tools used to rotate or flip the components
created on your schema.
Layout Toolbar
The Layout toolbar contains an assortment of tools used to adjust and size the
components created on your schema.
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Structure Toolbar
The Switchgear and Control toolbar contains an assortment of interactive digital symbols
which can be used to represent their respective real-life components on a schema.
Symbols Toolbar
The Symbols toolbar contains an assortment of electrical diagram symbols which can be
used to represent their respective components on a schema.
The One-Line Editor toolbar provides the basic functionality of creating/opening and
saving schema files as well as providing access to certain One-Line Editor specific tools like
"Insert UR" and the "One Shot Test".
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Zoom Toolbar
The Zoom toolbar contains an assortment of tools used to resize, zoom and pan around
the schema.
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In tools such as the One-Line Editor that allow users to user various toolbars, If you wish to
add or remove toolbars from screen, follow the steps below:
1. Click on the [VIEW] Menu button located at the top of any EnerVista Viewpoint tool.
2. Roll your mouse cursor over the [TOOLBAR] option. A list of toolbars applicable to your
application will now be shown. Toolbars that are not applicable to your current tool will be
grayed out.
The selected toolbar will now be added (if it was hidden before) or hidden (if it was viewable
before) on the current screen.
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The One-Line Editor toolbar provides the basic functionality of creating/opening and saving
schema files as well as providing access to certain One-Line Editor specific tools like "Insert
UR" and the "One Shot Test". Here are the following tools specific to this toolbar and their
function:
Save and View Save current schema and then view schema using the
Schema One-Line Viewer.
One Shot Test Provides the user with a one-time reading of all the
current values or status from each of the connected and
configured components on the schema.
Master Connect On Allows for but does NOT initiate connections to devices.
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Drawing Toolbar
The drawing toolbar is used to create basic lines, curves, text and shapes for use in your
schema. Here are the following tools specific to this toolbar and their function:
Select Used to select components. You can either click one component
and then hold down CTRL to select others or you can just drag
an area which contains the components you want to select.
Edit Shows vertices points for the current component you have select
Vertices (if the component support vertices manipulation).
Close Curve Used to draw an enclosed connecting curved lined object. Double
click to end drawing a component.
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Gauges Toolbar
The Gauges Toolbar contains an assortment of interactive analog gauge symbols which can
be used to represent their respective real-life components on a schema. These symbols can
be connected to an actual device to show the analog readings of the component. Here is an
explanation for each symbol.
Note: Before these gauges can measure real time values, you must specify which device to
connect the gauge to by double clicking on the gauge.
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Links Toolbar
The Links Toolbar contains tools that are used to link components together as well as create
link buttons on the schema that when viewed in the One-Line Viewer can navigate the user
to another connected schema. Here are the following tools specific to this toolbar and their
function:
Hot Creates a button that allows users to navigate to other schemas when
Spot clicked on. Once the button is created, you must specify the schema
to link to by double clicking on the HOT SPOT button and editing the
properties in the [NEXT FILE] tab.
Link Draws connecting lines between two selected components. Once this
tool is selected, select the first component to begin drawing
connecting lines. Select the second component to stop drawing
connecting lines.
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Symbols Toolbar
The Symbols Toolbar contains an assortment of electrical diagram symbols which can be
used to represent their respective components on a schema. Here is an explanation for each
symbol.
Sectionalizer Ground
Capacitor 2 Generator
Reactor Motor
Recloser Turbine
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The Transformer & Symbols Toolbar contains an assortment of transformer related symbols
which can be used to represent their respective components on a schema. Here is an
explanation for each symbol.
Transformer 2 Transformer 5
Transformer 4 Star
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The Switchgear and Control Toolbar contains an assortment of interactive digital symbols
which can be used to represent their respective real-life components on a schema. These
symbols can be connected to an actual device to show the states of the component. Here is
an explanation for each symbol.
Switch Ground
Switch Motorized
Test Switch 1
Test Switch 2
Switch Fused 1
Switch Fused 2
"V" Switch
Circuit Breaker 1
Circuit Breaker 2
Drawout Breaker
Custom Symbol
Switch Double
Throw
Contactor
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Zoom Toolbar
The Zoom Toolbar contains an assortment of tools used to resize, zoom and pan around the
schema. Here are the following tools specific to this toolbar and their function:
Zoom Allows user to zoom in and centers the screen to the spot
selected.
Zoom to Fit Allows user to zoom in to a magnitude that fits your entire
schema layout on your entire screen.
Pan Move the viewable area of your screen around the schema.
To activate, select this tool and then place the hand icon
over and part of your schema. Click and drag the hand in a
direction to move around the schema.
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Nudge Toolbar
The Nudge Toolbar contains an assortment of tools used to move components of your
schema by minute lengths. Here are the following tools specific to this toolbar and their
function:
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Align Toolbar
The align toolbar contains tools that can be used to align two or more components in an
variety of ways. Here are the following tools specific to this toolbar and their function:
Align Top Align the top sides of all the selected components to
the top of the reference component.
Align Bottom Align the bottom sides of all the selected components
to the bottom side of the reference component.
Align Left Align the left sides of all the selected components to
the left side of the reference component.
Align Vertical Centers Align the vertical centers of all the selected
components to the vertical center of the reference
component.
Align Right Align the right sides of all the selected components to
the right side of the reference component.
Selecting Components
Select multiple components by holding a CTRL key down and selecting each of the
components with the mouse button. The last component selected will be considered to be
the reference component. When multiple components are selected, each component is
outlined with a series of empty boxes. The last component selected, the reference
component, is outlined with a series of solid boxes.
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Structure Toolbar
Ungroup Breaks apart all components of one entity back into their
respective original components.
Selecting Components
Select multiple components by holding a CTRL key down and selecting each of the
components with the mouse button.
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Rotate Toolbar
The Rotate Toolbar contains an assortment of tools used to rotate or flip the components
created on your schema. Here are the following tools specific to this toolbar and their
function:
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Layout Toolbar
The Layout Toolbar contains an assortment of tools used to space components and size
components with relation to each other. Here are the following tools specific to this toolbar
and their function:
Same Width Set the width of the selected components to the same width
as the reference component.
Same Height Set the height of the selected components to the same height
as the reference component.
Same Size Set the width and height of the selected components to the
same width and height of the reference component.
Selecting Components
Select multiple components by holding a CTRL key down and selecting each of the
components with the mouse button. The last component selected will be considered to be
the reference component. When multiple components are selected, each component is
outlined with a series of empty boxes. The last component selected, the reference
component, is outlined with a series of solid boxes.
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Building a Schema
1. Select a component or item from any of the following toolbars. These toolbars contain
component symbols that you can use to build your schema.
2. Once your component or item is selected, click on a spot on your schema work area
where you would like to place the component.
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Follow the steps below to create and configure a non-monitoring or non-control component:
* Note: Only components from the SWITCHGEAR & CONTROL toolbar can be used for
manual indication.
1. Select a Component.
2. Place the component on the work area to where you want to place it.
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a. Select the Manual radio button (this indicates to EnerVista Viewpoint that the
component is a manual indicator)
b. Select the Status to be either in the ON or OFF state.
c. You can select the colour to fill in the component in each state (ON and OFF) if the
selected component supports this function.
5. Your Component configuration is now complete. Click [OK] to save your changes.
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Follow the steps below to create and configure a Component for Control purposes:
* Note: You must have Sites and Devices Sitescreated properly in order to connect your
Components to control functions. Only components from the SWITCHGEAR & CONTROL
toolbar can be used for control.
1. Select a Component.
2. Place the component on the work area to where you want to place it.
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6. Your device is now ready for control. Click on [OK] to save your changes.
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Follow the steps below to add image files to your schema work area:
Note: Currently, EnerVista Viewpoint only allows bitmap files to be imported (.bmp, .dib).
1. Select the Image button on the Drawing toolbar . A MS Windows Explorer box will
pop up.
2. Browse to where your desired image file is stored and click on it.
3. Click on [OK]
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If the current work area size of your schema is insufficient, follow the steps below to enlarge
or shrink the work area to a size that is suitable for your particular drawing:
2. Select [Measurements and Size]. The following box should show up:
3. Staying within the [Size and Units] tab, change the values for the selection boxes below:
• Unit of Measure
• Canvas Width
• Canvas Height
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Component Properties
Here are the aspects of a component that can be modified in EnerVista Viewpoint.
General
• Component Name
• Type (usually selected by EnerVista VIEWPOINT)
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Attach to
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Controls
• Control Settings
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Next File
• This option allows user to connect to another schema or run an application by double
clicking on the component from the One-Line Viewer.
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Custom Symbols
Should you want to use measurable digital components that are not part of EnerVista
Viewpoint's default symbols; you can use the CUSTOM SYMBOLS button to do this. Custom
Symbols are generalized digital components where the visual look of the OFF/ON states can
be customized to whatever image files ( bit-map files - .bmp , .dib ) you have created.
The Custom Symbols button can be found on the [Switchgear and Control] toolbar.
Before you start, please ensure that you have created two image file for the custom symbol
or components you wish to make. One image should be for the ON state of the symbol and
the other should be for the OFF state of the symbol.
1. Click on the Custom Symbol button located on the [Switchgear and Control] toolbar.
2. Click anywhere on your schema work area to place the custom symbol.
3. Either double click the custom symbol area or right click on it and select properties to
open up the COMPONENT PROPERTIES box.
4. You must now fill in the following information to correctly connect and configure your
custom system:
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GENERAL TAB
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ATTACH TO TAB
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CONTROLS
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LED Indicators
The ‘LED Indicator’ is the latest tool available with Viewpoint. he LED allows the operator to
receive visual and/or audible notification when an undesirable condition occurs. Both a
digital state and an analog parameter can be attached to an LED state. In addition, existing
analog parameters have been enhanced to include the option of defining an alarm condition.
Viewpoint versions 2.1 and 2.2 used the Schema Indicator on the schema tab to indicate
the communication status of the devices on the schema.
Since Viewpoint 3.0, the meaning of the Schema Indicator represents the combined status
of all the LEDs on the schema. The communication status for the active schema is now
located in the top toolbar to the rightmost side of the screen when a schema is opened in a
One-Line Viewer or when the user is using the Annunciator tool.
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Communication Status
Press the ‘Communication Status’ button to view the ‘Device Status’ dialog. The ‘Device
Status’ dialog can display the communication status of every relay. A green status
represents a device that Viewpoint is successfully communicating with. A grey status
represents a device that Viewpoint cannot communicate with.
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Schema Indicator
Each opened schema has an associated tab located at the bottom left of the screen.
For the tab to display a Schema Indicator, one of two rules must be satisfied:
or
2. The schema must contain at least 1 analog parameter that has at least 1 alarm
condition defined.
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At least 1 LED is in an alert condition and the operator has acknowledged the
LED. There are also no alarm conditions present.
At least 1 LED has been reset. There are no alarms or alerts present.
(flashing)
Rule 1
Flashing of the Schema Status means there is a state change on the schema.
Rule 2
The Schema Status will represent the LED used on the schema with highest priority state.
Priority Level 2
Priority Level 3
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An LED can be added to a schema by selecting the LED icon, located on the ‘Switch Gear
and Control’ toolbar.
An LED can also be added to a schema by creating the LED through the properties of an
analog parameter.
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There are two possible ways of placing an LED on a schema. The direct way is to select the
LED icon and place the icon in the schema work area. The indirect way of creating an
analog LED is by means of the analog parameter.
Pressing the LED icon on the toolbar will prompt the operator to select the type of LED to
create.
After selecting either a ‘Digital’ or ‘Analog’ LED, select the size of the LED. An LED can
either be ‘Small’ or ‘Large’. After selecting the size, press the left mouse button at the
location on the schema to place the LED.
After specifying a device and an analog parameter, the LED will change to its normal
condition state.
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Edit the Analog LEDs properties to attach the LED to a device and an analog parameter. For
proper functioning, the LED needs to have at least one range defined. The multiplier can
also be selected in order to adjust Viewpoint’s displayed value to match the value displayed
by a device.
The number of alarm conditions that can be created for each LED is unlimited. But for the
LED to work properly, there needs to be at least one alarm condition.
Each range condition entered can be configured as one of two Types: Alarm or Alert.
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When any one of the Alarm conditions becomes satisfied, the LED will change from Green to
Red. An Alarm Sound, selectable by the operator, will be continuously played.
When any one of the Alert conditions becomes satisfied, the LED will change to Yellow. An
Alert Sound, selectable by the operator, will be continuously played.
The exception to these rules is that an Alarm takes priority over any Alert. So if an Alert
occurs while an Alarm is present, the Alarm has priority. This also means that if an Alert
occurs followed by an Alarm, the Alarm will override the Alert.
When setting up conditions, the borders of the ranges can be configured to be either
inclusive or exclusive. Ranges cannot overlap.
If the analog parameter selected is an enumeration, then configuring the alarm conditions is
done in a different way. Instead of entering a numeric value, the operator has to select an
item from the list of available choices applicable for this parameter.
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All of the analog components found in the ‘Gauges’ toolbar can now be configured to show
an alarm/alert state, except for the multi-value circle, the multi-value bar, and the phasor
graph.
When an analog parameter has a condition configured the parameter will be displayed with
a double border.
If an analog component has conditions defined the ‘Line’, ‘Fill’ and ‘Font’ settings for the
parameter cannot be changed. This means that the parameter’s color is predefined to be
green (Normal), red (Alarm) or yellow (Alert).
Select the ‘Create LED’ checkbox located in the bottom left of the parameters properties to
create a small LED that will have the same condition properties as the analog parameter
being edited.
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Select the LED icon from the toolbar and choose ‘Digital’ from the LED types.
Edit the Digital LEDs properties to attach the LED to a device and a digital parameter.
The Digital LED shows the current state of device’s digital parameter (0 or 1). The LED can
also be configured to become active when the digital parameter has a value of 0 by
selecting the ‘Reverse Indication’ checkbox.
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When viewing a schema the color of the digital LED can be any one of the five states listed
below.
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LED Logic
When an LED has a condition that becomes active, the LED will start flashing the color
associated with the LED type: Red for Alarm, Yellow for Alert. If an LED is configured as
type ‘Status’, it does not have to be acknowledged and will not flash while in an active
condition.
Once an LED changes state and goes from a solid green color to a flashing red/yellow color
a sound file will be continuously played until either the ‘Acknowledge’ button is pressed or
the ‘Mute’ is enabled.
The Acknowledge button is located on the top toolbar and to the far right of the screen
when a schema is opened in Viewer. Initially, the Acknowledge button is disabled. The
Acknowledge button becomes enabled when an LED changes state (flashing).
When there are LEDs flashing an active condition, the ‘Acknowledge’ button will become
available so that the operator can acknowledge the presence of the conditions.
Acknowledgement of the active conditions will stop the sound from playing and cause the
active LEDs to stop flashing and change to a solid red/yellow color.
When the acknowledged LED returns to a normal condition, the color of the LED will change
from a solid red/yellow to a flashing green and the ‘Reset’ sound file will be played
continuously.
The flashing green indicates to the operator that there was an LED with an acknowledged
condition that changed back to a normal condition. The flashing green state now needs to
be acknowledged again. Acknowledging the flashing green LED will stop the sound. The
operator can now press the ‘Acknowledge’ button to reset the flashing green LEDs to a solid
green state.
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Sounds
Sounds serve to alert the attention of the user when an LED state changes in one of the
opened Schemas in the One-Line Viewer. Reset, Alert, and Alarm sounds are defined in the
user preferences menu. User can reset these default sounds to any ‘.wav’ files.
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You can use the One Shot Test command in the One-Line Editor to see a one-time, actual
value update for all digitals and analog components that have connected and configured in
your current schema.
1. Make sure you can see the One-Line Editor toolbar on your screen. To display it, click on
[VIEW] > [TOOLBAR] > [One-Line Editor] to make the toolbar viewable.
Any readings or values for any of your measurable components will be now be cleared and
within a 5-15 second period, new values will show up showing you the current reading for
those connected and configured devices.
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METHOD 1
• Double-click on the component and the COMPONENT PROPERTIES box will pop up.
• Edit the properties of the component.
• Click on [OK] to save your changes.
METHOD 2
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Saving Schemas
To save the current schema that you are working on, click on the Save button or Save
As button on the One-Line Editor toolbar
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When editing a schema, should you decide to view the schema in the One-Line Viewer at
the same time ( so that you can view your changes in real-time ), all you have to do is the
following:
1. While in the One-Line Editor, click on the [TOOLS] menu bar and then click on [One-Line
Viewer] to open up the EnerVista Viewpoint One-Line Viewer
2. Within the One-Line Viewer, open the same schema file that you are currently editing in
the One-Line Editor.
3. You can now switch between the Editor and Viewer by the tabs on the bottom of the
screen. The tab with the letter "E" enclosed in a box is the Editor and the tab with the
blinking indicator is the Viewer.
As you switch back and forth between Editor and Viewer, EnerVista Viewpoint will ask if you
want to save your changes.
Sample Screen
Here's the schema "PROVIDENCE" in the One-Line Editor. Note we can easily switch to the
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Viewer to view this schema by clicking on the tab PROVIDENCE with the blinking editor
Here's the schema "PROVIDENCE" in the One-Line Viewer. Note we can easily switch to
the Editor to edit this schema by clicking on the tab PROVIDENCE with the boxed "E"
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System Viewer
Introduction to One-Line Viewer
The One-Line Viewer tool is used to view and provide control to your remote sites and their
corresponding devices through graphical one-line diagrams created with the One-Line Editor
tool. Upon accessing the One-Line Viewer screen from the EnerVista Viewpoint main menu,
the following screen will appear.
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Master Connect Allows for but does NOT initiate connections to devices.
On
Master Connect Disconnects all connected devices.
Off
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Method 1
Method #2
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1. Select the digital component to be switched by clicking on it once. The following prompt
should appear:
The digital component that you have selected should now be switched to the opposite state.
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1. Select the digital component to be toggled. A prompt similar to this should appear:
2. Control requires a two-handed approach. This means you must use both hands to issue
the control command. In EnerVista Viewpoint, you must hold down the Control key and
simultaneously press the button with the state you wish the component to be in (in this
case CLOSE or OPEN). If you just click the button without pressing the Control key, nothing
will happen. Similarly, if the state of the item being controlled is already set (ie. you send
an OPEN command when the state is already OPEN), nothing will happen.
The digital component that you have selected should now be switched to the desired state.
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Every Device has a coloured indicator associated with it that can be one of 4 colours. The
following chart explains the meaning behind each of the states of the indicator which are
ordered from highest to lowest priority:
Yellow All correctly configured devices are communicating but at least one
analog or digital device on the schema is incorrectly configured.
Gray Either no analog or digital device exist on the schema or they are ALL
incorrectly configured.
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A copy of your screen has now been copied to your window's clipboard. You can paste this
in another document that supports 'cut and pasting'.
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Device Status
The device status window is a floating, hierarchical menu driven interface that allows you to
view the status and values of your connected devices. It is accessed via the
"Communication Status" button located on the right side of the top toolbar in the One-Line
Viewer. Only one “Device Status” window can be open for one schema drawing (.sf file). If
you have multiple schemas opened, you can have the same number of Device Status
windows open.
Here is a sample screen shot of what the Device Status Window looks like:
As you can see, the Device Status window consists of two major areas. The
Device/Parameter Monitoring List (top section) and the Device/Parameter Summary
(bottom section)
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This section contains a list of all connected Devices, their respective Parameters and also
their corresponding values (which are updated every few seconds). The window is
conveniently split up into two columns: “Device/Parameter” (which lists Devices and
associated Parameters) and “Actual Value” (which shows the status or reading of the
Parameter to the left of it).
1. Select the Device which contains the Parameter(s) you wish to view by double
clicking on it or clicking on its associated [+] button
2. You are now able to view all the Parameters and their associated reading for this
device.
Every Device has a coloured indicator associated which can be one of 4 colours. The
following chart explains the meaning behind each of the states of the indicator which are
ordered from highest to lowest priority:
Yellow All correctly configured devices are communicating but at least one
analog or digital device on the schema is incorrectly configured.
Gray Either no analog or digital device exist on the schema or they are ALL
incorrectly configured.
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Device/Parameter Summary
This section contains a brief overview of all Devices and A&D (Analog and Digital) Points
being monitored in the currently loaded schema. There are three column headings which are
used to describe the status of the your connected Device/Parameters:
• Online - Device is connected properly and readings are being updated by EnerVista
VIEWPOINT on a real-time basis
• Offline - Device is not connected properly. No readings are being read by EnerVista
VIEWPOINT. Note if you want to attempt to reconnect all Parameters of a device,
right click on the Device and select “Connect Device”.
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In the Device/Parameter Summary section, a brief overview of all Devices and A&D (Analog
and Digital) Points being monitored in the currently loaded schema are shown. There are
three column headings which are used to describe the status of the connected
Device/Parameters:
• Online - Device is connected properly and readings are being updated by EnerVista
Viewpoint on a real-time basis
• Offline - Device is not connected properly. No readings are being read by EnerVista
Viewpoint. Note if you want to attempt to reconnect all Parameters of a device, right
click on the Device and select “Connect Device”.
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An Unassigned Device is a device component created in the One-Line Editor that has not
been assigned/connected to a real device yet (ie: the component is not reading values or
states from a connected device).
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Introduction to Annunciator
The Annunciator tool is used to create and view visual dashboards or alarm status screens
so that an operator can monitor and acknowledge the status of their remote Sites and
Devices all on one convenient screen. Upon accessing the Annunciator screen from the
EnerVista Viewpoint main menu, the following screen will appear.
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Annunciator Toolbar
The Annunciator contains an assortment of tools used to perform File Management (save,
open, etc.), Alarm/Alert Acknowledgement and Configuring of Indicators. Here are the
following tools specific to this toolbar and their function.
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Indicators
To insert a new Indicator into the Annunciator Panel, follow the steps below:
2. Select [INSERT] in the drop-down menu. A new Indicator should now appear.
* - Note, you can also click on the Insert Indicator button to perform the same function
as Step #1 and #2.
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Please note, that this Indicator is not configure yet. You will have to Configure it to a
Device before it will begin monitoring.
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1. Either right click on the Indicator that you wish to Configure/Edit and select the
[PROPERTIES] option in the dropdown menu
OR
select the Indicator you wish to edit and click on the Edit button on the toolbar. The
following properties box should now appear:
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Setup
• Display Name
• Select the Device to attach this Indicator to
• Select either the Analog Parameter or the Digital Parameter to monitor. Note
you cannot have both configured. It's either one or the other. If you have
selected a Digital Value, please select a Digital Time as well.
• Select whether or not you want to Log Events by clicking on the respective
check box.
* Note: The Row and Column number tell you where on your annunciator panel
screen this Indicator resides on.
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1. Either right-click on the Indicator that you wish to Configure/Edit and select the
[PROPERTIES] option off the drop down menu
OR
Select the Indicator you wish to edit and click on the Edit button on the toolbar. The
following properties box should now appear:
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Active Condition
Select the [ACTIVE] tab and the following screen will appear:
• Select the HIGH and/or LOW conditions that will trigger the indicator alarm.
• Select the Latency Period ( ie: the amount of time the value is in the alarm
state before the alarm is triggered ).
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Alarm Colour
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Alarm Audible
• Select whether or not you want EnerVista VIEWPOINT to play a sound file
when the alarm is triggered for this Indicator
• Select the sound file to play.
• Select the Frequency/Repeatability of the Indicator, when the alarm is
triggered.
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EMAIL Notification
• Select whether or not you want to send an EMAIL notification message when
the alarm state changes from Normal to Alarm, or Alarm to Normal.
• Select whether or not you want to send an EMAIL notification message when
the annunciator is either Acknowledged or Reset.
• Enter up to 5 separate email addresses to be used for notification.
NOTE: This feature supports only SMTP addressing. Please check the configuration in
the Preferences screen.
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Alarm Reset
Manually reset: Alarm resets back to it's original color setting when the user
presses the "Reset" button on the annunciator toolbar.
Automatically reset: Alarm resets back to it's original color setting on it's
own once the Alarm condition has been removed.
Once the six steps have been completed click [Ok] to save the changes to the indicator.
Click [Cancel] to abort the changes and return to the annunciator screen.
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Follow the steps below to acknowledge an Indicator on your Annunciator Panel which is in
ALARM condition (ie: flashing).
See the sample screens below for an example of an Indicator switching to an ALARMED
STATE
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1. Click on the Indicator in ALARM mode for which you want to acknowledge. Then click on
the ACKNOWLEDGE button on the right side of the Annunciator Toolbar.
All Indicators will now be acknowledge (ie: They will no longer be blinking and will remain in
a solid alarm colour).
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An Indicator in an ALARM condition can only be reset back into it's NORMAL state
under the following conditions.
2. The Indicator's ALARM RESET MODE parameter has been set to MANUAL.
3. The current readings or values from the Indicator are no longer in the range of values
that trigger the ALARM state.
If the above conditions are met, follow the steps below to reset the alarm:
1. Click on the Indicator to be reset and then click on the [RESET] button .
All Indicators will now be reset if they meet the conditions above.
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Introduction
A ‘Reports’ tool is available to the user to configure reports. The user can access this new
option from the main screen of Viewpoint as seen below:
Pressing the ‘Reports’ button will launch a Reports Configuration window. A message will be
displayed in the Reports Configuration screen to inform the user to press the [Add] button
on the toolbar to create a new report if there are no reports created as seen below:
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There is a maximum of 50 Reports that can be created and running concurrently within a
Viewpoint session. The Reports Configuration screen contains a table listing the reports. The
description for each column in the table is described below:
Name:
Name of parameter.
Description:
Description of the parameter.
Status:
The Status will show the current communication state. The Status may be:
• GREEN - 100% successful communications
• YELLOW - communication problems with at least 1 device
• RED - communication problems with ALL devices
View:
The View button will list the available charts for the report, so that the user
can quickly jump to a pre-configured chart.
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Report Creation
To add a report, Press the [Add] button on the toolbar to add a report. The Report
Properties screen will pop up as seen below:
The user is required to enter the following three attributes in the general tab seen above:
• Report Name -Defaulted to ‘Report n’, where n represents the number of reports.
• Description - Field to enter text that would best describe the report’s purpose.
• Filename - Location to store the report's information.
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The user is then prompted to start the newly created report as seen below:
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Report Parameters
Follow the instructions below to add parameters to a report:
• Add button - Select the [Add] button to add a parameter to the current
report.
• Edit button - Select the [Edit] button to edit the selected parameter.
• Delete button - Select the [Delete] button to delete the selected parameter
from the current report.
• Up and Down Arrows - Use the up and down arrow buttons to customize
the ordering of the data items in the report. This ordering determines how
the data is displayed and exported.
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6. The user can now fill in the following fields for the current data item:
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Report Charts
Each Report requires you to create Charts used to view the information gathered by the
Report.
• Add button - Select the [Add] button to add a chart to the current report.
• Edit button - Select the [Edit] button to edit the selected chart.
• Delete button - Select the [Delete] button to delete the selected chart from
the current report.
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5. Select the [Add] button to create a new Chart. The following prompt will be
displayed:
6. The user can now fill in the following fields for the current chart:
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NOTE: The Time Window for the Chart is selected within the Chart Viewer
since this information will be changed often.
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Report Viewer
There are 2 methods to open the Report Viewer:
Method 1:
From the main ’Report Configuration’ screen, there is a ‘View’ selector that lists all of
the Charts. Select a Chart from the list and the chart will then be displayed.
Method 2:
A Chart can be viewed by selecting [File] -> [Open] from the menu and then
selecting a Report file (File with extension REP).
The format of the sampled data will vary depending on the size of the Date Window. Data
points are constantly sampled and an average for the data point is calculated once every
minute.
In order for the data to be displayed properly, the size of the date window will determine
the format of the data displayed. The following rules governs how the time range is
displayed:
• If the date window is less than one day, the minute data will be charted.
• If the date window is greater than one day and less than 2 months, each data point
will be the average for an hour. There will be an option to show the High/Low range
on the same graph.
• If the date window is greater than 3 months, each data point will be the average for
a day. There will be an option to show the High/Low range on the same graph.
•
Note: The High/Low range will be based on the highest and lowest stored minute
samples.
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Chart Selector:
The user can select any chart that the report contains to display in the viewer.
Graph Button:
Select this button to view the data in a 2D graph.
Chart Button:
Select this button to view the data in a chart format.
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Date Selector:
The user must select one of the Report's predefined charts. Selecting from the 'Date
Selector' list will initialize the Date Window to the specified date range. Options for
the 'Date Selector' are:
• Current Hour
• Last Hour
• Today
• Last 24 Hours
• Yesterday
• Current Week (M-S)
• Current Week (S-S)
• Last 7 days
• Current Month
• Last 30 days
• Current Year
• Custom Date
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Additional Features
From the Configuration screen the user can choose to Purge, Archive, and Export data from
the currently select Report as seen from the respective buttons below:
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Purge Data
Select the [Purge] button to purge the data. The following dialog will appear that allows the
user to select the end date.
The button is disabled since purging has to be always be done starting from the oldest
date recorded in the Report.
Selecting the button will set the End Date to the last date recorded in the Report.
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Archive Data
Select the [Archive] button to archive the data. The following dialog will appear that allows
the user to select a Date Window to Archive data from.
If the Start Date selected is the Start of the Report data, the user will be asked if the user
would like to purge the Data after the archiving is completed.
Selecting the button will set the Start Date to the oldest date recorded in the Report.
Selecting the button will set the End Date to the last date recorded in the Report.
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Export Data
Select the [Export] button to export the data. The following dialog will appear that will allow
the user to select the channels to export.
A Date Window will allow the user to define the Start and End dates to be exported. The
user can also select the format of the data; either minute samples, hourly averages, or daily
averages. If the user selects hourly or daily averages, they will also have the option to
export the minimum and maximum values. The user needs to only specify a destination file
and press the ‘Export’ button to complete the task.
Selecting the button will set the Start Date to the oldest date recorded in the Report.
Selecting the button will set the End Date to the last date recorded in the Report.
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COMTRADE
Introduction to COMTRADE
The COMTRADE viewer feature within EnerVista Viewpoint provides a visual display of power
systems data and relay operation data captured during a specific triggered event.
Previously captured and saved Oscillography COMTRADE files (.CFG) can be viewed while
off-line. Oscillography data has to be first extracted from a device while on-line, but once
extracted, the data can be saved to disk. CSV files retrieved from GE Multilin products may
be combined with existing COMTRADE files and viewed within a single window.
These files can then be opened in EnerVista Viewpoint and allows the user to analysis the
captured waveforms.
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The following screen shows the options available for viewing and manipulating COMTRADE
files.
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Convert
The convert utility converts a CSV oscillography file into a COMTRADE file viewable by
COMTRADE viewer. If converted into an ASCII Data file, an oscillography COMTRADE (.cfg)
file can be readable by spreadsheet applications. GE Multilin products that create CSV
oscillography files are: 369PC, 469PC, 489PC, 745PC, 750/760PC, PQMPC, and PQMIIPC.
• Under the title, "Select Source CSV File" enter the CSV file to convert. The file may
be found from the file browsing dialog box by clicking the following icon .
• Under the title, "Select Destination COMTRADE File" enter the CFG file to output to.
The file may be found from the file browsing dialog box by clicking the following icon
.
• Next to the title, "Format of COMTRADE Data file:" select between ASCII and
Binary. ASCII files are in a text format and maybe viewed in a spreadsheet
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document while the binary format is smaller but only viewable by the COMTRADE
viewer.
• Specify the CT Ratios for the Phase and Ground CTs for the current channels. The
CSV file displays only Primary values, but COMTRADE has support for displaying
current information in either Primary or Secondary quantities.
• Specify the VT Ratio for the voltage channels. The CSV file displays only Primary
values, but COMTRADE has support for displaying voltage information in either
Primary or Secondary quantities.
• Specify the Line Frequency that the CSV information was recorded at.
• Use the "Open in COMTRADE Viewer" check box to open the COMTRADE file in the
COMTRADE viewer once the converting process is complete.
• The [Convert] button will then convert the source CSV file into the target CFG
COMTRADE file in the format (ASCII/Binary) selected. To ignore all changes and
cancel the operation select [Cancel].
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Resample
Resampling a COMTRADE file allows for the user to convert a COMTRADE file with a variable
sampling rate to a COMTRADE file with a fixed sampling rate. Additionally, the fixed
sampling rate of a COMTRADE file may be changed to a new value.
• Under the title, "Select Source COMTRADE File" enter the CFG file to resample. The
file may be found from the file browsing dialog box by clicking the icon.
• Under the title, "Select Destination COMTRADE File" enter the CFG file to output to.
The file may be found from the file browsing dialog box by clicking the icon.
• Next to the title, "Format of COMTRADE Data file:" select between ASCII and
Binary. ASCII files are in a text format and maybe viewed in a spreadsheet
document while the binary format is smaller but only viewable by the COMTRADE
viewer.
• Use the "Open in COMTRADE Viewer" check box to open the COMTRADE file in the
COMTRADE viewer once the resampling process is complete.
• The [Resample] button will then resample the source CFG file into the target CFG
COMTRADE file in the format (ASCII/Binary) selected. To ignore all changes and
cancel the operation select [Cancel].
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Merge
The convert utility converts a CSV oscillography file into a COMTRADE file viewable by
COMTRADE viewer. If converted into an ASCII Data file, an oscillography COMTRADE (.cfg)
file can be readable by spreadsheet applications.
• Under the title "Select 1 or 2 COMTRADE files" enter the CFG files to merge. The files
may be found from a browsing dialog box by clicking the following icon .
NOTE: The first COMTRADE file entered in the list will be considered the reference
file. The reference file is used to determine the start time and trigger time of the
merged file.
• Under the title "Select Destination COMTRADE File" enter the CFG file to output to.
The file may be found from a browsing dialog box by clicking the following icon .
• Next to the title "Format of COMTRADE Data file:" select between ASCII and
Binary. ASCII files are in a text format and maybe viewed in a spreadsheet
document while the binary format is smaller but only viewable by the COMTRADE
viewer.
• The [Next] button will become accessible when the above information is entered.
Click on [Next] to continue with the Merge process. To ignore all changes and
cancel the operation select [Cancel].
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• The select analog channels dialog box will appear. On the left are the available
waveforms from both source COMTRADE files. On the right are the selected
waveforms for the destination COMTRADE file. Highlight the required waveforms
from the source files and use the button to move it to the destination file. Use the
button to move all the waveforms from the analog list to the destination file. In
order to remove incorrectly selected waveforms from the destination list use the
trash can icon . The buttons are provided for re-ordering the analog list of
the destination file. Select [Next] to continue.
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• The select Digital channels dialog box will appear. This screen is identical to the
"Select Analog Channels" screen and operates in the same manner. On the left are
the available waveforms from both source COMTRADE files. On the right are the
selected waveforms for the destination COMTRADE file. Highlight the required
waveforms from the source files and use the button to move it to the destination
file. Select [Next] to continue.
• The "Sample Rate" dialog will appear next and is the last step in the process. At the
top of the window is four boxes each detailing the start and end times of the two
source COMTRADE files. If synchronization is required, the field "Trigger in the
second file lagging by" is given to add an offset to the second file. This offset can be
negative in which case the first file will be lagging the second file.
• The field "Destination - Sampling Rate" is available so that the sampling rate for the
destination file is configurable.
• In order to view the now merged COMTRADE file, leave the check box "Open in
COMTRADE Viewer" checked.In order to finish the process click [Finish].
The two source COMTRADE files have now been merged into the specified destination file. If
three or more files are to be merged, this process may be repeated using the destination file
from the first merge as one of the source files for a second merge.
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View
The COMTRADE viewer feature within EnerVista Viewpoint provides a visual display of power
systems data and relay operation data captured during a specific triggered event. The
viewer application can display oscillography, phasors, harmonics and actual values retrieved
from a COMTRADE file.
To exit back to the main menu open [File] and select [Close].
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The COMTRADE viewer contains an assortment of tools used to perform File Management
(save, open, etc.) and playing/viewing of COMTRADE files. Here are the following tools
specific to this toolbar and their function.
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View Oscillography
Displayed on the top of the window are the following parameter fields:
• The Blue field (labeled ) displays the parameter value at the blue cursor 2
position.
• The Green field (labeled ) displays the parameter value at the green cursor 1
position.
• The Yellow field (labeled ) indicates the relative parameter difference between
the two cursor amplitude values.
• Select the Start button to have the cursor times displayed as an offset from the
‘Start Time’ of the COMTRADE file. These times will always be a positive value.
• Select the Trigger button to have the cursor times displayed as an offset from the
‘Trigger Time’ of the COMTRADE file. A negative time indicates a time that occurs
before the trigger and a positive time indicates a time that occurs after the trigger.
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• Select the Actual button to have the cursor times displayed as an actual time stamp.
The format for the time stamp is “mm/dd/yy HH:mm:ss.ssssss” and the hours are
based on a 24 hour system.
• The vertical Red line indicates the trigger position (%) of the data capture.
• The Blue and Green vertical cursors indicate initial and final time.
• The top left of the screen shows the trigger time/date as well as the playback rate.
The playback rate is related to the number of samples shown every second and can
be increased/decreased in order to improve the resolution of the playback.
• Cursors can be moved either by clicking and dragging them left and right across the
duration period of the signal, or by using the Cursor 1, Cursor 2 scrolling bars at the
top of the window. The Red line is the Trigger position and cannot be moved across
the captured waveforms. There are three time values indicated in the top right
boxes listing the selected time for Cursor 1, Cursor 2 and the Delta value. The delta
value is the calculated time difference between Cursor 1 and Cursor 2.
• The Play button may be used to play Cursor 1 throughout the entire period or
sections of the waveform(s). The speed of play is controlled by the Playback Rate
which is by default 1 Sample. The larger the value the faster the cursor will travel
across the signal. (Note: Playback rate can be changed on the spot during playback)
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During playback, the Phasors screen and Harmonic screen will also be updated
accordingly in real time based on the position of cursor 1.
• Press the Stop button to halt play. The playback automatically rewinds and repeats
when the end of oscillography record is reached.
• The Delta box on the top right side of the screen indicates the difference in
magnitude between the two cursors. The box at the top shows the difference in time
(milliseconds).
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Configure Preferences
The user has a selection of upto 40 channels to plot in various colors, line styles, and
Groups for simultaneous display. These 40 channels can be a combination of Analog and
Digital channels. Phasors can only be setup to the number of Analog channels being used.
As an example, if only 20 Analog channels is enabled, only 20 Phasors channels can be
used.
The four dialogs listed in the left view of the COMTRADE Preferences are described below:
General Dialog:
This dialog allows users to add comments to a COMTRADE file. The user can also customize
the display with the option to display channel names, alter the window transparency, and
choose a background color. These changes will have an effect on the display of the
Oscillography, Phasor, and Harmonics screens.
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This dialog allows the user to customer the analog channels. The user can customize the
following seven columns for each analog channel:
Channel - Displays the name of each channel/waveform.
Color - Click on the color to change the displayed color for that channel.
Scaling - Allows for channels to be grouped so that they share the same scale.
Line Style - Selects the format of the displayed line for that channel.
Graph - Check this to select the channel to be displayed on the waveform graph.
Phasor - Check this to select the channel to be displayed on the phasor graph.
FFT - Check this to select the channel to be displayed on the Harmonic graph.
The user can also customize the Phasor display of the analog channels with the following
options:
• Select Reference:
Allows the selection of an analog channel to be used as a zero phase angle reference
for the phasor graph. If None is selected, the absolute channel magnitudes and
phase angles are plotted according to the position of cursor 1
• Samples/Cycle:
For proper display of the phasor angle(s) enter in the sampling rate for the data
points of the COMTRADE file. Phasors will be incorrect if an incorrect value is
specified for the samples/cycle.
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This dialog allows the user to customer the digital channels. The user can customize the
following five columns for each digital channel:
Channel - Displays the name of each channel/waveform.
Color - Click on the color to change the displayed color for that channel.
Changed Detected - A checkmark is generated when a change of state is detected.
Line Style - Selects the format of the displayed line for that channel.
Graph - Check this to select the channel to be displayed on the waveform graph.
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This dialog allows the symmetrical components to be calculated and shown for a 3 phase
system. The user can customize the following seven columns:
Channel - Displays the name of each channel/waveform.
Color - Click on the color to change the displayed color for that channel.
Scaling - Allows for the channels to be grouped so that they share the same scale.
Phase A - Phase A component to be used.
Phase B - Phase B component to be used.
Phase C - Phase C component to be used.
Phasor - Check this to select the channels to be displayed on the phasor graph.
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Sample COMTRADE files have already been saved in the EnerVista Viewpoint program DEMO
folder.
• A dialog box will appear when the COMTRADE viewer is opened requesting for
the cfg file to load.
OR
• Click the File menu in the main window menu bar and select Open.
OR
• Click the open folder icon in the main window tool bar.
This will automatically map to the EnerVista Viewpoint folder located in the GE Power
Management Program or to where you last opened an EnerVista Viewpoint program file.
A window will appear with a list of files in the current directory. At the bottom will be a
drop-down box describing the type of files that are available. By default this is set to
Oscillography Files (*.cfg) which means that the files being displayed should contain
oscillography data.
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View Phasors
Click on the Phasors button in the Oscillography window, and a new window will open
displaying a phasor diagram.
The Phasor Diagram indicates the rotation, magnitude and angle with respect to a selected
reference component chosen in the Preferences window.
The Phasor diagram is viewed simultaneously with the Oscillography waveforms and can be
resized to customize viewing. By either dragging the cursor or pressing play, the Phasor
diagram will update the position of the cursor based on the playback rate.
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The following options are available within the phasor viewing window:
• Select between cursor positions. This is done by clicking on the cursor tabs:
• The actual values for the phasor quantities such as amplitude and phase angle are
displayed above the phasor diagram as shown below:
The Preferences screen can be used to change which values are displayed on the phasor
diagram and to configure the number and color of phasors.
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When you are opening the .dat file into a spreadsheet application, remember that this file is
similar to a CSV, Comma Separated Value file. This means that a comma separates each
data value.
Most spreadsheet programs will ask what format the data is stored in. CSV is a Delimited
data type, and most applications will recognize it.
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View Harmonics
The harmonic spectrum may be viewed for the file by using the harmonic button located
within the COMTRADE viewer toolbar. The harmonic diagram is viewed simultaneously with
the Oscillography waveforms. The harmonic window can be resized to customize viewing.
By either dragging or Playing Cursor 1 in the Oscillography window, the Phasor diagram will
update to the corresponding position of the cursor.
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The following options are available within the phasor viewing window:
• Select between cursor positions. This is done by clicking on the tabs cursor tabs:
• A table listing the calculated percentage of THD (total harmonic distortion) due to
each phase is presented:
The Preferences screen can be used to change which values are displayed on the harmonic
diagram and to configure the color of the harmonics.
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Introduction to Administration Setup
The Administration tool is used to add/edit/modify various aspects of your Access Groups
and their corresponding Users. Upon accessing the Administration button from the EnerVista
Viewpoint main menu, the following screen will pop up showing all Access Groups and users
that you have previously setup:
Note: By default, no Access Groups or Users are setup except for an ADMIN Access Group
and a corresponding user named ADMINISTRATOR. These cannot be deleted from the
system ( though they can be edited ) since EnerVista Viewpoint requires one administrator
account to be present in the system at all times.
Administrator Setup Menu (Note the ADMIN group and the corresponding ADMINISTRATOR user which are setup by
default)
To exit back to the main menu without saving your changes, click on the [CANCEL] button,
to exit back to main menu, saving your changes, click on the [OK] button.
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Note: By default, no Access Groups or Users are setup except for an ADMIN Access Group
and a corresponding user named ADMINISTRATOR. These cannot be deleted from the
system (though they can be edited) since EnerVista VIEWPOINT requires one administrator
account to be present in the system at all times.
1. Click on the [ADD GROUP] button, the right portion of the screen should now bring up
the following parameters:
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Adding an Access Group. In this case, we have created a new group called "Alpha"
2. Fill out permissions settings you want configured for this group by clicking on the various
check-boxes underneath the Permissions Heading. This will indicate to EnerVista
VIEWPOINT, the maximum amount of permission that can be given to users in this group.
For example, if only Device Setup and One-Line Editor are checked, all users put into this
group can have at most those two permission settings granted to them.
3. Fill out the details you want for Group Name and Comments. Your changes in this session
are saved automatically and you may now either add another new Group, add another user,
or delete Groups and users.
Should you want to cancel your changes made in this session, you can click on the
[CANCEL] button to exit back to the EnerVista VIEWPOINT menu without saving. If you wish
to confirm the changes you have made in this section, click on the [OK] button.
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1. Select the Access Group from the site menu that contains the Group you wish to edit. The
list of Users corresponding to that site should now appear below the Site.
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When selecting an Access, it's details show up on the right side of the screen
2. Edit the Access Group details fields ( Permission and Group Information ).
3. Your changes are saved automatically by EnerVista VIEWPOINT. You may now
add/edit/delete other Access Group and Users.
Should you want to cancel your changes made in this session, you can click on the
[CANCEL] button to exit back to the EnerVista VIEWPOINT menu without saving. If you wish
to confirm the changes you have made in this section, click on the [OK] button.
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1. Select the Site from the site menu you wish to delete
2. Click on the [DELETE] button to delete the site. You will get a reconfirmation request to
make sure that this is the particular site you wish to delete.
* Note: The Admin group ( which is present all EnerVista VIEWPOINT systems by default )
cannot be deleted. Also when you delete a site, all the corresponding Users to that site are
deleted as well. Once a site is deleted, the action cannot be reversed.
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Adding a User
This command can be accessed via the Administration Setup screen shown below:
Administration Setup Menu with an Access Group, "New Group 1" already created
1. An User can only be created within an existing Access Group. So to begin, click on the
Access Group in your site list that you wish to add the User to.
2. Click on the [ADD USER] button. User parameters should now appear on the right-hand
section of the screen.
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3. Fill in the permissions for this User. Note that the permissions available for this user are
the ones that have been specified by this particular Access Group that the user is being
added to. In this example, all permissions can be selected for this user because Group,
"New Group 1" has full access rights (ie: Device Setup, One-Line Editor, Annunciator,
Commands ) associated with it.
4. Fill the details for Contact information (Name, Email, Phone, Comments)
5. Fill in the details for Authentication Information (Login, Password). Please make sure that
you confirm your password by retyping it in the 'Confirm Password' field.
6. Your new user is saved automatically by EnerVista Viewpoint. You may now either
add/edit/delete new users or Access Group.
Should you want to cancel your changes made in this session, you can click on the
[CANCEL] button to exit back to the EnerVista Viewpoint menu without saving. If you wish
to confirm the changes you have made in this section, click on the [OK] button.
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Editing a User
This command can be accessed via the Administration Setup screen shown below:
1. Select the User from the Access Group menu that contains the User you wish to edit. The
list of Users corresponding to that site should now appear below the Access Group.
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When selecting a site, the list of User associated with it shows beneath the site
2. Now select the User that you wish to edit. It's properties/parameters will now appear on
the right side of the screen.
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Editing the details of user: John Smith from Access Group: Alpha
3. When you are finished editing the details of your particular user, EnerVista VIEWPOINT
automatically saves your changes.
Should you want to cancel your changes made in this session, you can click on the
[CANCEL] button to exit back to the EnerVista VIEWPOINT menu without saving. If you wish
to confirm the changes you have made in this section, click on the [OK] button.
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Deleting a User
This command can be accessed via the Administration Setup screen shown below:
1. Select the Access Group to which the User is associated to, from the site menu list on the
left hand portion of the screen. A list of Users corresponding to that site should now be
shown.
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2. Click on the [DELETE] button to delete the User. You will get a reconfirmation request to
make sure that this is the particular User you wish to delete.
* Note: The "Administrator" user cannot be deleted. Also, only the User you selected will be
deleted, the rest of the remaining Users (if there are any) will still be there.
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To access the Plug & Play features of EnerVista VIEWPOINT, click on the IED Dashboard
button on the main screen.
If there are no installed templates for the devices you have setup (or you haven’t any
devices setup - see Device Setup to help setup your devices) the only option available will
be "Import Templates.". The screen shown below will appear if the IED Dashboard is
empty.
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Many IED templates have already been included when you installed EnerVista VIEWPOINT.
Please check the VIEWPOINT web site for additional templates that are available.
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The IED dashboard contain product windows for all configured products in the Device
Setup screen. The product window contains the following information:
• Select Device - Details the name and communication status of each configured
device belonging to the product group for the window. The status indicator is green
when communications is established between Viewpoint and the device.
• Front Panel - The Front Panel icon opens the virtual product front panel
associated to the highlighted device. The virtual front panel allows direct access to
the device.
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Dashboard
Each device within the IED Dashboard has its own configured plug and play screens.
These screens have a common navigation bar located at the top of the screen. Use [Main
Menu] to return to the IED Dashboard. The LED indicator on the lower left hand side of
the screen shows the communication status of the device and will be lit green if
communicating successfully.
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Import Templates
This option is used to add additional Plug & Play device templates after Viewpoint has been
installed. When you select this option from the menu, a dialog box will appear prompting
you to select an overview file. The overview file is the main file used to identify a new Plug
& Play device template.
After selecting an overview file for a new device type, you will be prompted if to add it to
the list of existing device templates. Click OK to add the device template. Viewpoint will
then check your installed devices.
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Upon entering the Custom File Editor, the following screen will prompt up:
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The description for each section and button in the Custom Device Definition Maintenance
screen is described below:
Device Section:
The Device Section displays a list of devices already defined and can be used in Viewpoint.
Version Section:
The Version Section displays a list of all versions available for a device that is selected in the
Device Section Screen.
Add Button:
Clicking on the [Add] button allows the user to define a new device to be used within
Viewpoint. The corresponding information will be saved in a *.cdd file with the format
”r;[Product Name]_[Version].cdd”. The user will be prompted for a product name and
version for the new device as seen below:
Click on [OK] to create your new device. The new device will be displayed in the Device
Section. The user must then select the new device and select the [Edit] button to open the
editor to add Modbus entries for the new device.
Edit Button:
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Selecting the [Edit] button allows the user to edit the selected cdd file in the Custom Device
Definition editor. The user must select a Product and Version before clicking on the [Edit]
button in order to specify which cdd file to edit.
Delete Button:
Selecting the [Delete] button allows the user to delete the selected cdd from EnerVista
Viewpoint. The user must select a Product and Version before clicking on the [Delete]
button in order to specify which cdd file to delete. After the user clicks on the [Delete]
button, the program will prompt the user to confirm the file to delete as seen below:
Close Button:
Selecting the [Close] button allows the user to exit back to the main menu of EnerVista
Viewpoint.
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The changes made in the editor will be reflected in the corresponding cdd file.
Described below are the various features and sections available in the editor:
Device Identification:
Displays the name for the current device.
Version:
Displays the version number you are currently editing.
Description:
Displays a text description for this device.
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Checking this check box means the program will prompt the user when they enter a Modbus
address that is not unique. The user must then change the value in order to continue. The
only exception to this rule is when the user wishes to manipulate bit values for a specific
Modbus entry. Thus, if the data type is set to a bit for a particular Modbus Address mapping,
the user can use that Modbus Address in a different entry.
For third party devices, the Force Coil is the only method of sending control commands to
the device. Refer to the device's communication guide, specifically for a description of the
device's Modbus Command 05 implementation.
Spreadsheet:
When entering in a new Modbus entry in the spreadsheet, only the unique Label ID and
Modbus Address are required. All other fields are loaded with default values.
The column headings in the spreadsheet are described below:
• Label - Unique name to identify the respective Modbus entry. Displayed when
showing the value for this Modbus entry.
• Modbus Address - The numeric address location for the Modbus entry. The address
should be entered in hexadecimal format.
• Data Type - Allows user to select the data type the number represents. The user
can click on the cell to select the data type from the drop down menu.
• List Reference - Allows the user to map the output values for this specific register
to a text string. The text string will be displayed instead of the numeric value on the
device. The user can click on the cell to select the enumeration mapping from the
drop down menu. The user can define number to string mapping by selecting the
[Edit Numerations] button.
• Settings - Identifies the data represents settings information. The data is saved to a
Settings File
• Actual Values - Identifies this register stores an actual value.
• Writable - Identifies this entry as modifiable.
• Printable - Allows the register value to be printable. This only applies to URPC
software.
• Min - Smallest stored value.
• Max - Largest stored value. When the Data Type is a String, the maximum value
represents the maximum string size.
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• Step - This is the smallest incremental step the value stored in the register can
increase/decrease by.
• Decimals - Enter the number of decimals to display for the Modbus value.
• Units - Enter the Unit that this register value is in (ex: Hz, Hz/s, kV). The unit string
is appended to the data value prior to displaying the data.
• Default - Default value used when editing the value in Settings Mode.
• One-Line Editor - Checking this check box allows the One-Line Editor to see this
register mapping.
• Annunciator Panel - Checking this check box allows the One-Line Editor to see this
register mapping.
• ID - Unique identification.
Data Types
• CFT_ENUMERATION - Modbus data item has a fixed set of values, and each value
in the set has a corresponding text description. A named enumeration has to be
created in Enumeration Editor for the values and their corresponding text
descriptions. Select the enumeration name for this data type in the 'List Reference'
column. This data type is 2 bytes long (1 Modbus register).
• CFT_FLOATING_POINT - Modbus data item has the value of floating point.
Decimal points can be specified in the 'Decimals' column. If the value is range
bounded, the minimum and maximum values can be entered in the columns of 'Min'
and 'Max'. Floating point value is 4 bytes long (2 Modbus registers).
• CFT_SINT16 - Signed 16 bits integer. If the value is range bounded, the minimum
and maximum values can be entered in the columns of 'Min' and 'Max'. It is 2 bytes
long (1 Modbus register).
• CFT_SINT32 - Signed 32 bits integer. f the value is range bounded, the minimum
and maximum values can be entered in the columns of 'Min' and 'Max'. It is 4 bytes
long (2 Modbus registers).
• CFT_ UINT16 - Unsigned 16 bits integer. If the value is range bounded, the
minimum and maximum values can be entered in the columns of 'Min' and 'Max'. It
is 2 bytes long (1 Modbus register).
• CFT_UINT32 - Unsigned 32 bits integer. If the value is range bounded, the
minimum and maximum values can be entered in the columns of 'Min' and 'Max'. It
is 4 bytes long (2 Modbus registers).
• CFT_TEXT - Modbus data item has the value of text string. You must enter how
many characters in this text string in the 'Max' column.
• CFT_BCD_TIMESTAMP - Modbus data item has a 8 bytes long value. The value is
encoded as, 1st byte => hour, 2nd byte => minute, 3rd byte => second, 4th byte
=> millisecond, 5th byte - month, 6th byte - day, and the 7th and 8th byte => year.
It is 4 Modbus registers long. Viewpoint Monitoring will display the data value in the
format, such as 'Jan 10 09 10:20:30am'.
• CFT_BIT - Modbus data item has the single bit value 0 or 1. However, when this
data item is read from the Modbus device, a single Modbus register - 16 bits, is
always being read. You must enter the bit mask in the 'Max' column to specify which
bit is to be used. The bit mask value is always 2s power based, and counted from
right to left. If you CFT_BIT is the 1first bit from the right in the 16 bits Modbus
register, you need to specify the max value as 1 (2^0. 0x0001). If you CFT_BIT is
the 2nd bit in the 16 bits Modbus register, you need to specify the max value as 2
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(2^1. 0x0002). If you CFT_BIT is the 9th bit from the right in the 16 bits Modbus
register, you need to specify the max value as 256 (2^8. 0x0100). If you CFT_BIT is
the 16th bit from the right, you need to specify the max value as 32768 (2^15.
0x8000). Hence, you should enter the max value as 2^(bit count - 1), where the bit
count is from the right to the left. CFT_BIT value also needs an enumeration to
specify the text descriptions for the value 0 and 1.
• CFT_DATE - A 4 bytes long value. The first 2 bytes represent the year, the 3rd byte
represents the day, and the 4th byte represents the month. Viewpoint Monitoring
presents the value in the format of 'MM/DD/YYYY'.
• CFT_TIME - A 4 bytes long value. The 1st byte represents the hundredth of a
second. The 2nd byte represents the second. The 3rd byte represents the minutes,
and the 4th byte represents the hours. Viewpoint Monitoring presents the value in
the format of 'HH:MM:SS:hh'.
• CFT_HEX2 - Modbus data item is a Modbus register - 16 bits long. Viewpoint
Monitoring presents the value in the format of '0x?? 0x??', such as '0x1A 0x20'.
• CFT_COIL_BIT - It is exactly the same as CFT_BIT data type, except that the
Modbus function 1 is used for reading the data item.
• CFT_INPUT_BIT - It is exactly the same as CFT_BIT data type, except that the
Modbus function 2 is used for reading the data item.
• CFT_BYTE - A single byte value. However, Viewpoint Monitoring will have to read at
least a single Modbus register which is 2 bytes long. In this case, in the 'Max'
column, you need to enter a value to specify how many counts the bits have to be
shifted to the right for the 16 bit Modbus register value. Viewpoint Monitoring will
use this value to shift the Modbus register value from the device, and use the lower
byte of the 16 bits value. For example, if the 16 bits Modbus register value is
0x02C7, the max value specified in the 'Max' column is 8, Viewpoint Monitoring will
shift the bits of 0x02C7 8 times to the right, after the shift, the value will be 0x0002,
and the lower byte 0x02 will be used.
• CFT_FLOAT2 - Modbus data item has the value of floating point. However, the word
order has to be swapped by the Viewpoint Monitoring system to correctly present the
value. It is 4 bytes long (2 Modbus registers).
• CFT_MILLI_SEC_COUNTS - A 6 bytes long Modbus data item. It represents the
milliseconds since Jan. 1, 2000, 00:00:00. Viewpoint Monitoring system will present
it in the format of 'MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM:SS.ssss'. It is 3 Modbus registers long.
• CFT_SINT64 - Modbus data item is a 64 bits long signed integer (4 Modbus
registers long).
• CFT_UINT64 - Modbus data item is a 64 bits long unsigned integer (4 Modbus
registers long).
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Training License Transfer Procedure
Step 1 - Destination PC
• Load Application (Viewpoint, URCD, 269, 469 …) to destination P.C.
• Launch Application - make note of the Site Code -
Step 2 - Original PC
• Ensure Application is closed
• Ensure Scroll Lock key is enabled
• Launch Application
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Step 3
• Enter New Unlock code on Destination PC
** Record and save number**
• Send email to TrainingCD@indsys.ge.com with new:
• MID #
• Site Code
• Unlock Code
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Before starting to uninstall, you must uninstall the ’ViewNode Support’ service first. To
uninstall the ’ViewNode Support’, you need to click the ’Remove ViewNode Support’ menu
item from the ’ViewNode Management’ under the ’File’ menu.
Because of new devices and firmware versions added in Viewpoint Monitoring 5.60, you
can't use ViewNode 5.50 to communicate with a Viewpoint Monitoring 5.60 system. If you
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use your ViewNode 5.50 to communicate Viewpoint Monitoring 5.60 system, you might see
following warning message boxes.
or
In this case, please upgrade your ViewNode 5.50 to ViewNode 5.60 to communicate with
Viewpoint Monitoring 5.60 system.
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report communication problems with Viewpoint Monitoring system. To solve the problem,
please do following,
1) Click the 'Run' menu item from 'Start' to launch the 'Run' dialog box.
2) Enter dcomcnfg in the 'Open' text entry and click the 'OK' button to launch the
'Component Services' window.
3) In the left tree panel of 'Component Services', go to Component Services ->
Computers -> My Computer -> DCOM Config.
4) Select the 'GE32MTCP OPC Server' from the right panel, and click right mouse button
on it, and click the 'Properties' menu item to launch the 'GE32MTCP OPC Server Properties'
window.
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7) Click the 'OK' button to exit the 'GE32MTCP OPC Server Properties' window.
If you have problems to install Viewpoint Monitoring/ViewNode 5.60 in your Windows 2000
system, please ensure you have above patches or components installed first.
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1) Go to Control Panel -> Programs and Features -> Turn Windows Features on or off
2) Check the box for TFTP Client and click OK
3) If you use Windows Firewall, proceed to step 5, otherwise, configure your firewall to
allow all incoming and outgoing traffic for C:\Windows\System32\TFTP.EXE
4) TFTP setup is complete. You do not need to continue to step 5.
5) Go to Control Panel -> Windows Firewall -> Allow a program through Windows Firewall
6) Click Add Program, then Browse&ldots;
7) Select C:\Windows\System32\TFTP.EXE and click Open, then OK, then OK.
8) TFTP setup is complete.
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2 changing the work area size of the
2D bar gauge .................................... 45 schema ......................................... 64
2D thermometer gauge ....................... 45 circuit breaker component .................. 49
3 close curve button ............................. 44
3D bar gauge .................................... 45 component properties ................... 65, 88
3D thermometer gauge ....................... 45 configuring / editing an indicator to a
7 device ......................................... 110
760 ................................................ 175 configuring / editing the alarm/active
A states properties of an indicator ...... 112
accessing custom file editor ............... 184 connecting an indicator to a device ..... 110
acknowledge button ......................... 106 creating a report .............................. 123
acknowledging alarmed indicators ...... 118 creating a report chart ...................... 127
acknowledging alarms ...................... 118 creating and configuring custom symbols:
add / remove toolbars ........................ 42 ................................................... 70
adding a component for control ............ 60 custom device definition editor ........... 187
adding a component for manual indication custom device editor ......... 183, 185, 187
.................................................... 57 custom device maintenance screen ..... 185
adding a device ................................. 14 custom file editor ............................. 183
adding a user .................................. 167 custom symbols ........................... 49, 70
adding an access group .................... 162 D
adding an indicator to the annunciator define new device ............................ 185
panel ........................................... 108 deleting a device ............................... 24
adding components and items to a deleting a user................................. 172
schema.......................................... 56 deleting an access group ................... 166
adding formula .................................. 29 delta configuration button .................. 48
adding images to a schema ................. 63 device .....................................185, 187
adding report parameters.................. 125 digital symbols ................................. 49
additional features ........................... 133 drawing toolbar ................................ 44
align bottom button............................ 52 drawout breaker component ............... 49
align horizontal centers button ............. 52 E
align left button ................................. 52 edit vertices button ........................... 44
align right button ............................... 52 editing a device ................................ 21
align toolbar ...................................... 52 editing a formula............................... 33
align top button ................................. 52 editing a user .................................. 169
align vertical centers button ................ 52 editing an access group .................... 164
annunciator toolbar .......................... 106 ellipse button ................................... 44
archive data .................................... 133 equipment and switchgear control ....... 97
automatic voltage regulator button ....... 47 equipment and switchgear indication ... 96
B exciter button ................................... 47
back button....................................... 53 export ............................................. 35
backwards button .............................. 53 export data ..................................... 133
bar 2D gauge .................................... 45 exporting the chart........................... 130
bar 3D gauge .................................... 45 F
bus connection button ........................ 47 flip horizontal button ......................... 54
bus end button .................................. 47 flip vertical button ............................. 54
C flipping components .......................... 54
capacitor buttons ............................... 47 formula ...................... 27, 29, 33, 35, 36
capture button................................. 106 formula editor ............. 27, 29, 33, 35, 36
forwards button ................................ 53
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