GE MULTILIN TM
PMCS 6.15
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Contents
Introduction
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Welcome....................................................................................................................................6
How to Use this Book................................................................................................................6
About CIMPLICITY PMCS Version 6.15 ................................................................................7
Performance.................................................................................................................7
Features .......................................................................................................................7
Supported Devices.......................................................................................................8
Getting Started
10
First Steps ................................................................................................................................10
Understanding Terminology......................................................................................10
System Requirements ................................................................................................13
PMCS 6.15 Envelope definition................................................................................14
Where to Get Help.....................................................................................................15
What’s next?..............................................................................................................15
Installing the Software
17
Computer Preparation..............................................................................................................17
When Installing On Windows 2003 Server...............................................................18
Installing CIMPLICITY ............................................................................................19
Installing Additional Software...................................................................................20
Installing the EPM Software Components ................................................................23
Installing the PMCS software..................................................................................................23
eLicensing PMCS software .......................................................................................23
Host PC Installation...................................................................................................25
Viewer Workstation Installation................................................................................25
PMCS Installation Steps............................................................................................25
After PMCS IIS – Setting up PMCS Server..............................................................44
Un-elicensing PMCS.................................................................................................44
Uninstalling PMCS....................................................................................................45
Reinstallation Steps ...................................................................................................47
Upgrading from previous versions to PMCS 6.15 ....................................................48
Working with Cimplicity Viewer Node
50
How to view the screens on a viewer node..............................................................................50
Configuring the Software
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Organize Your Information.......................................................................................52
Configuration Procedure ...........................................................................................54
EPM Device-Special Considerations
57
Introduction .............................................................................................................................57
EPM Software Components ....................................................................................................58
Network Builder: Building the Network Configuration File.....................................58
ION Designer: Programming Devices and Software Nodes .....................................58
Communications Server: System Communications ..................................................58
ION_LINK DDE Server: Communication with Windows Applications ..................58
Workstation Configuration Guidelines....................................................................................59
Configuring the EPM Device Network ...................................................................................60
Running Network Builder .........................................................................................60
Building the Power-Monitoring Network in NetBuilder...........................................61
Adding Devices (Meters) ..........................................................................................65
Saving and Exiting ....................................................................................................65
Index
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Introduction
Welcome
Hello and welcome to the POWER LEADER Power Management Control
System for CIMPLICITY® HMI. You are about to begin using your computer in
an exciting new way—as a tool to help you increase productivity while reducing
downtime and energy costs.
This book is for anyone getting started with CIMPLICITY PMCS. It contains
the information you need to install and begin using PMCS effectively.
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Chapter 2, Getting Started, explains the terminology of power-
management systems, describes each of your PMCS items,
outlines the minimum system requirements, and lists methods of
getting GE Technical Support.
Chapter 3, Installing the Software, explains how to prepare your
system and install all of the PMCS software. Any special
installation steps are outlined for each software module.
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Chapter 4, Configuring the Software, describes how to efficiently
configure PMCS to get up and running in the shortest time.
Chapter 5, EPM Device Special Considerations, details the
additional configuration required to use EPM 7700, EPM 7600
and EPM 7500 meters in a PMCS network.
How to Use this Book
You will find this book easy to use if you look for these simple conventions:
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Boldface type indicates the name of an item you need to select.
Monospace type indicates an example or text that is displayed on
the screen.
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UPPERCASE type indicates a file name, command name, or
acronym.
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About CIMPLICITY PMCS Version 6.15
CIMPLICITY PMCS Version 6.15 is the latest Power Management Control
System in the robust line of POWER LEADER power-management products
from GE Multilin. CIMPLICITY PMCS seamlessly integrates the
comprehensive line of POWER LEADER devices, as well as many new
Modbus RTU devices and systems. PMCS comes with built-in Ethernet
compatibility and is optimized for the Windows 2000 and Windows XP
operating system. All of this adds up to the most flexible, high-performance,
open-architecture power-management system available. PMCS software is the
backbone of your new power management system, with state-of-the-art graphics
and features designed to maximize productivity and minimize downtime and
energy costs.
Performance
With built-in Modbus RTU and Ethernet compatibility, PMCS delivers critical
power-management information faster than ever. PMCS supports baud rates of
up to 38.4 kbps on a Modbus RTU network and 10 Mbps on an Ethernet TCP/IP
network. This results in near “real-time” screen refresh rates and immediate
access to critical event and alarm data.
Features
PMCS comes with the following features that make the system more powerful
and easy to use:
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Compatible with industry-standard third-party SCADA platforms.
Built-in Modbus RTU network compatibility for an open network
architecture and high-speed communications.
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Built-in Ethernet TCP/IP network compatibility for very high-
speed communications and reduced wiring costs.
Built-in support for the comprehensive line of POWER LEADER
power-management devices, as well as additional GE meters and
relays, Fanuc 90/30 and 90/70 programmable logic controllers,
plus support for third-party meters and relays.
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3D virtual-device interaction with accurately reproduced device
look and feel.
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Improved waveform capture, including extensive analysis tools.
Comprehensive alarm and event reporting for immediate diagnosis
of electrical system problems.
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Single Viewer Workstation support for seamless access and
sharing of power-management data across your existing LAN.
Configurable password protection and user-activity logging for
improved security and restriction of setup or control operations.
PMCS option modules are available to further increase productivity and reduce
energy costs. Your system may include one or more of the following modules:
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CIMPLICITY PMCS Interface Toolkit with tools to quickly create
accurate, intelligent floor plans, one-line diagrams, and elevation
views.
System Test Simulator to design and test PMCS systems without
connection to real networks or devices.
Supported Devices
CIMPLICITY PMCS 6.15 supports the following devices. Firmware revisions other than those
listed may not be compatible with PMCS. Contact your GE Sales Representative or the GE
Resolution Center, at 1-888-GE-RESOLV for more information.
IED
Versions
IED Product
Versions
Supported
5.1x
Product Supported
239
Note:
2.3x to 2.7x
6.0x
Spectra
MicroVersa Trip
Enhanced
MicroVersa Trip C
UR has been categorized into
three different Device Types.
269+
369
4.1x
4.1x
1.6x to 2.3x
Enhanced
UR
- supports 2.6x to 4.6x
MicroVersa Trip D
UR480 - supports 4.8x
UR490 - supports 4.9x and 5.0x
469
489
735/737
745
750/760
F650
MMII
MMIII
MIF2
PQM
PQMII
RRTD
SPM
2.5x to 5.0x
1.3x to 4.0x
1.5x
2.4x to 5.0x
3.6x to 7.0x
1.6x to 2.20
4.0x to 5.1x
1.0x to 1.2x
1.0
3.3x to 3.6x
1.0x to 2.2x
1.4x, 1.5x
2.0x, 2.1x
EPM1000
EPM2000
EPM4000
EPM5000P
EPM5200P
EPM5300P
EPM5350P
EPM6000
EPM9450Q
EPM9650Q
PLEPM
3.8x
1.0
3.8x
2.4x
2.4x
2.4x
2.4x
1.0
2.1x
2.1x
1.0x
5.4x, 6.0x
5.4x, 6.0x
1.0
MX150
MX250
SMR2
B30
C30
C60
D30
D60
F35
F60
G30
G60
L60
L90
M60
N60
T35
T60
2.6x to 5.0x
2.6x to 5.0x
2.6x to 5.0x
3.0x to 5.0x
2.6x to 5.0x
2.6x to 5.0x
2.6x to 5.0x
4.4x to 5.0x
2.6x to 5.0x
2.6x to 5.0x
2.6x to 5.0x
2.6x to 5.0x
3.4x to 5.0x
2.6x to 5.0x
2.6x to 5.0x
MPRO
FIRETRACER
UPSLP
UPSSG
VERSAMAX
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
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Getting Started
First Steps
If you are already familiar with PMCS, simply review the system requirements
and skip ahead to Chapter 3.
Getting started with PMCS is easy. This chapter explains power management
and leads you through the steps to take prior to installing your PMCS software.
If you need help with your PMCS system, the GE Technical Support telephone
number is given at the end of this chapter.
Understanding Terminology
Power-management system terminology can be intimidating to new PMCS
users. The list below defines many of the important terms and acronyms used in
this guide and other PMCS manuals. Refer back to this list as new terms are
presented later.
Baud rate: A measurement of a communication channel's signaling rate or
information-carrying capacity. Communicating devices typically have
configurable baud rates to provide compatibility with various speed
communication networks. Higher baud rates generally provide faster data-
refresh times.
CIMPLICITY HMI: An industry-standard SCADA software package providing
flexible, accurate, and easy-to-use graphics. CIMPLICITY HMI is based on
client-server architecture, consisting of Servers and Viewer Workstations.
Servers are responsible for the collection and distribution of data. Viewer
Workstations connect into Servers and have full access to the collected data for
viewing and control actions. Servers and Viewer Workstations can be easily
networked together to seamlessly share data without the need to replicate your
point database from node to node.
CIMPLICITY HMI Server Development: CIMPLICITY HMI Server
Development allows you to create new projects and can also function as a
runtime system.
CIMPLICITY HMI Server Runtime: CIMPLICITY HMI Server Runtime
systems do not support project configuration. They may be used as runtime
systems only.
CIMPLICITY HMI Viewer Runtime: CIMPLICITY HMI Viewer Runtime
connects to Servers for viewing data and controlling actions.
Commnet: A GE Industrial Systems standard for device communications that
specifies the communication protocol and the communication network.
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Communication network: A physical standard for wiring and interconnection of
communicating devices. A communication network standard usually includes
specifications of voltages, maximum cable-run lengths, shielding, termination,
and cable requirements. RS485 and Ethernet are examples of communication-
network standards.
Communication protocol: A language or convention used for reliable
transmission and reception of binary data. A communication protocol is often
independent of the physical method or network used for transmission. Modbus
RTU and TCP/IP are examples of communication protocol standards.
DDE Server: A software application that typically runs in the background,
gathering information from the network and providing the information in DDE
format for use by one or more applications. The PMCS DDE Server is included
in the PMCS Network & Device Configurator and comes in versions optimized
for Ethernet TCP/IP or RS485 Modbus RTU networks.
DDE: Dynamic Data Exchange. A Microsoft Windows standard for efficient
sharing of data between applications on the same PC. See also NetDDE.
Ethernet Gateway: A POWER LEADER device used to connect four RS485
Modbus RTU networks to an Ethernet TCP/IP network. The Gateway increases
performance of a PMCS system through multiple Modbus networks and reduces
overall wiring costs through reuse of existing Ethernet LAN wiring.
Ethernet: An industry-standard communication network commonly used for
local-area networks (LANs) of PCs. Ethernet PMCS systems provide very high-
speed, reliable communications at 10 megabits per second.
Event Logger: A standard PMCS application that efficiently analyzes, sorts, and
logs unusual system behavior such as circuit breaker trips, undervoltages, and
overcurrents. Extensive data-logging capabilities make it a useful tool for
analyzing and predicting system maintenance patterns.
Host PC: The PC running the PMCS DDE Server is referred to as the Host PC.
All other PCs running PMCS client programs are referred to as Viewer
Workstations or networked PCs.
Interface Toolkit: An optional PMCS tool used to quickly generate accurate and
friendly graphical user interfaces. The Interface Toolkit provides dozens of
wizards to efficiently create intelligent one-line diagrams, equipment elevation
views, floor plans, 3D virtual-faceplate views, and tabular displays.
Modbus Concentrator: A POWER LEADER device used to connect eight
commnet networks to an RS485 Modbus RTU network. The Concentrator
provides full compatibility between the PMCS software and the extensive line
of POWER LEADER devices with commnet communications, as well as simple
expansion of a RS485 Modbus RTU network to up to 247 devices.
Modbus RTU: An industry-standard, nonproprietary communications protocol
typically used in medium-speed networks (up to 38.4 kpbs) on RS485.
Multinet: Multinet is an Ethernet communications module that allows
connection for up to 32 ModBus devices, providing ModBus TCP/IP
communications for these devices over Ethernet. This allows connection to
Fiber Optic LAN and WAN systems for remote access to data
NetBEUI: A network protocol usually used in small, department-size local-area
networks of 1 to 200 clients.
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NetDDE: A version of Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) that allows
communications between applications running on different PCs over network
connections.
NT Service: A designated piece of software which runs in the background of
Windows NT and can be set to automatically start when the machine is booted
up. For example, the PMCS DDE Server can be set to operate as a Windows NT
Service, rather than a manually launched application. Another advantage of NT
Services is that they are persistent across multiple user logins and logouts; that
is, PMCS DDE Server when operating as a Windows NT Service will not shut
down when a user logs off.
ODBC: Open Database Connectivity. An inter-application communication
protocol required for certain PMCS client applications to share data.
Automatically installed and configured as part of the PMCS installation routine.
PMCS: Power Management Control System. GE’s high-performance power-
management system for Windows 2000, including open network protocols,
waveform capture and analysis, event logging, and several optional modules.
POWER LEADER: The family of GE power-management devices, including
meters, relays, trip units, and software.
RS485: An industry-standard communication network supporting up to 32-
networked devices. RS485 provides medium-speed, reliable communication
transport through shielding, balanced transmission voltages, and termination.
SCADA: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition. A category of systems that
primarily acquires data for logging and analysis, as well as providing
supervisory control in applications without time-critical requirements. Power-
management systems are a direct application of SCADA technology.
TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol. An industry-
standard protocol typically used on Ethernet or Token-Ring local-area networks
(LANs).
Waveform Capture: A standard PMCS application that provides a window into
power-quality data in an electrical system. Waveform Capture is used to view
snapshots of voltage and current waveforms from various points in an electrical
system to analyze harmonics and unusual system behavior.
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System Requirements
The following table shows the minimum and recommended PC system
configuration for running PMCS Version 6.15. Note that regardless of
configuration, the PC system must be Windows NT-certified according to the
Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or Windows XP with Service Pack 2
Hardware Compatibility List, available from Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).
In addition to the requirements described below, setting up PMCS and EPM
7700 workstations will require Windows NT Administrator-level authority
privileges.
Recommended
1GHz or greater single processor Dell OptiPlex
Windows 2000 SP4 Professional
Windows XP SP2 Professional
Cimplicity HMI Version 6.1 SP5
512MB or greater RAM
512K cache
30GB or greater AT-100 hard drive
10/10/32 CDRW (not operating burning CDs while
application is running)
2 10-BaseT Ethernet Cards (static IP addresses only- no
DHCP support)
1 parallel port printer
1 analog phone modem (no Winmodems)
.Net Framework 1.1.4322(if not installed PMCS setup will
install this component)
Internet Services Manager (IIS)
Additional hard disk space is recommended for increased storage of log and
trend data. Also recommended are an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), 17”
or larger monitor, tape drive or other backup mechanism, and (if Remote Access
technical support is desired) a 28.8 Kbps or faster modem.
The version of CIMPLICITY installed must be 6.1 with Service Pack 5. Also,
the "Advanced DDE Communications" option must be installed.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.02 or later is required to run the EPM 7700
component help system. To take advantage of all available HTML help features,
Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher must be installed. (The latest version of
Internet Explorer is available at www.microsoft.com.)
Please note that the host PC requirements are directly tied to the complexity of
your PMCS system. The minimum requirements will suffice for a simple PMCS
system. However, as the number and complexity of your power management
device grows, and you add more complex software requirements such as custom
interfaces designed with third-party HMI tools, your PC requirements increase
as well. A faster processor and more memory provide better performance for
your PMCS system.
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PMCS 6.15 Envelope definition
1) Physical System Size
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75 power management devices (IEDs) (100 max),
150 I/O points (through IEDs or PLCs)
64 ethernet serial communications ports,
2 Modbus Monitors (maximum) using standard Modbus Monitor Proxy
2) HMI Application Size -
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20,000 points/tags in HMI database (30K Max)
600 HMI alarms configured max
600 trended points (8 max per device)
HMI I/O rates, alarm rates, and logging rates not to exceed 750 pts/sec
13 HMI screens in CIMPLICITY utilizing Power Builder -10 device
type and 50 user screens
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150 HMI screens in InTouch
5 DDE ports in CIMPLICITY with no more than 10 devices
configured per port
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10% of tags connected to enterprise solution
Web-enabled only via CIMPLICITY WebView - no waveform or
event viewers
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Maximum of one Viewer node
3) Special Application Issues
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No redundancy
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Components to be run as NT services by default
4) Performance
Response times:
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1 second or less to open an HMI screen
1 seconds update time to populate a screen per device per serial
port*(Except for UR Device)
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4 to 7 second time delay to display event in PMCS Event Viewer
1 second response time to make device change (settings/ command
coil) not including device feedback
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1000 device events/ sec burst support
Configuration:
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Maximum 15 devices per serial port
Device baud rates set to maximum
CIMPLICITY HMI points set for on-demand
Devices supporting 125 register block reads
Average CPU utilization <35%
99% system uptime
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Where to Get Help
The GE Industrial Systems Resolution Center is available at 1-888-GE-
RESOLV to answer your questions about installing or using PMCS. Please have
your product serial number(s) ready when calling.
Also, technical notes are available on the Internet at:
What’s next?
The following chapters discuss the details of installing and getting quick results
from your new PMCS software. Set aside at least an hour and be sure to follow
the procedures carefully to guarantee correct installation of your PMCS
software.
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Installing the Software
Computer Preparation
PMCS must be installed on a PC running Windows 2000 SP4. This host PC
must be dedicated to the PMCS system. Performance and data integrity
cannot be predicted unless the PC is configured solely for the purpose of
running PMCS.
The Windows 2000 SP4 System control panel offers a Performance tab
that allows you to boost performance for the applications as shown below:
The Virtual Memory setting may be left at the Windows 2000 SP4 defaults.
Make sure your system meets these requirements before proceeding with the
remaining installation steps. PMCS will not run correctly unless these
requirements are satisfied.
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When Installing On Windows 2003 Server
The Following steps to be executed before starting the PMCS installation. This
applies for all the licenses of PMCS application. This is basically to avoid the
problem caused by e-license wrapped PMCS applications to open after
installation. If the below steps are not done before PMCS installation, the
applications will give error message when we open them.
1. Right Click on “My Computer”. Select “Properties”. Select
Advanced”. Below dialog is seen.
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2. Click on “Settings” button under Performance heading. Below
dialog opens. By default the second one “Turn on DEP for all
programs and services except those I select”. Instead of this select the
first option as shown in the below dialog. It says “Turn on DEP for
essential programs and services only”.
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Click on Apply and then click on Ok button. After this restart the PC and
then start the PMCS installation process as mentioned in this document.
Installing CIMPLICITY
If CIMPLICITY HMI was provided with your PMCS software, you must install
it before proceeding. If your computer already has CIMPLICITY HMI installed,
make sure the following requirements are met.
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CIMPLICITY HMI for Windows 2000 SP4 (Intel) Version 6.1 SP5 is
required. Other versions of CIMPLICITY may not be compatible with
PMCS.
If you are installing CIMPLICITY HMI, follow the directions provided with the
software (inside the CD jewel case). Choose CIMPLICITY HMI as the
product to install, and then select either the HMI Server or Viewer as the
product option to install, and C:\CIMPLICITY\HMI as the installation
directory. If you install the Server option, also install Server Option -
Communications - Advanced DDE/DDE Client.
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Installing Additional Software
Install any additional software, such as Microsoft Excel, at this point in the
procedure. Follow the instruction procedures provided by the manufacturer.
RS485 PMCS Network Interfaces
If you are using an RS485 interface card to connect to the PMCS network, install the
card following the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Be sure to install any
Windows NT drivers provided by the interface-card vendor. Typically, drivers are
installed at Control Panel>Administrative Tools >Computer Management>System
Information> Components>Network>Adapter by following the instructions. You may
be prompted to insert the manufacturer’s disk into the A: drive.
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Select the appropriate network adapter from the list and click Have Disk….
Follow the instructions provided on the screen to complete the network card
installation.
For PMCS systems using one or more GE Multilin RS232 to RS485 converters
(or equivalent), no additional drivers are required.
Ethernet PMCS Network Interfaces
If you are using an Ethernet interface card to connect to the PMCS network
through one or more Ethernet Gateways or directly to a network of Universal
Relays, EPM 9650 / 9450s (Modbus TCP/IP), follow the manufacturer’s
installation instructions and be sure to install the provided Windows NT drivers
using Control Panel>Administrative Tools >Computer
Management>System Information> Components>Network>Adapter. Refer
to the screen shots above for an example, though the selections will differ based
on the hardware you are installing.
Ethernet requires the TCP/IP protocol for compatibility with the Ethernet
Gateway. TCP/IP should have been installed with Windows 2000 SP4; you can
check this using Control Panel>Administrative Tools >Computer
Management>System Information> Components>Network>Protocol. The
screen shot below shows a system with TCP/IP installed. If TCP/IP is not
installed on your system, refer to the Windows 2000 SP4 documentation for
installation instructions.
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Local Area Network (LAN) Interfaces
PMCS supports multiple View Nodes through NetDDE links over a local area
network. Thus, in addition to the PMCS network interface, the Host PC may
also have a LAN interface.
A Host PC with an Ethernet PMCS network interface may use either the same
Ethernet card as the LAN interface or a separate LAN interface card. A Host PC
with an RS485 PMCS network interface requires an additional LAN interface
card to support View Nodes.
Typical LAN interface cards include Ethernet and Token Ring. Any LAN
interface card should be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Installing Additional Software
Install any additional software, such as Microsoft Excel or COMTRADE file
browsers for analyzing waveform files, at this point in the procedure. Follow the
instruction procedures provided by the manufacturer.
Installing the EPM Software Components
The EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 Meters require additional software to
operate with PMCS client software such as the Event Logger, Waveform
Capture Module, or CIMPLICITY Wizards. This is because the EPM 7700,
EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 are not compatible with the standard PMCS DDE
Server. Instead, a separate DDE Server called the 7700 Gateway Server must be
installed, along with a pair of ‘helper’ applications, the Communications Server
and the ION_Link Server. The Communications Server processes all
communications between the Gateway Server and/or the ION_Link and the
Ethernet-based EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 meters.
The EPM 7700 software may be selected during the standard PMCS installation
routine. If you are not using any EPM devices in your PMCS setup, you do not
need to install the EPM options during PMCS installation.
The EPM software components do require some special configuration beyond
that required for other PMCS components. Refer to the section titled EPM
Device Special Considerations for details after running the installation routine
described in this section.
Installing the PMCS software
Once you have set up Windows NT and any third-party software (if appropriate)
you are ready to install the PMCS software. PMCS should be installed last, after
all other software installations are completed. Your PMCS software is provided
on a CD-ROM.
The diagram below depicts the relationship of the Host PC and any optional
Viewer Workstations in your system. Follow the specific instructions below for
software installation on Host PCs and Viewer Workstations.
eLicensing PMCS software
General Electric Industrial Systems has added security technology that requires
your PMCS software to be licensed in order to run. A separate license is
required for each computer that will receive PMCS. Each eLicense Order ID
that is sent with your order corresponds to one license.
You license your software as part of the automated PMCS installation process.
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your eLicense Option screen (see below). This screen allows you to either trial
or fully license your PMCS software.
720 Hours (30-Day) Trial
You have the option to Trial PMCS for 720 Hours (30 days) through the 720
Hours Trial selection on this screen. All functionality of PMCS is available to
trial users and all configurations made for the software will be maintained from
one use to the next. A single trial is registered to each PC and may not be
uninstalled and re-installed for another trial.
Licensing via the Web
Choose the Web License option if you have a working Internet connection on
your PMCS computer. This option will automatically connect you to General
Electric Industrial Systems’ eLicense distribution system. Once connected, an
automated process will retrieve your unique PMCS eLicense key.
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Selecting the Web License option from the License Option brings you to the
Web License Screen. This screen requires you to enter your eLicense Order
ID. This information is contained on the Order Confirmation Sheet that
accompanied your PMCS software or it can be obtained from your Purchase
Confirmation e-mail Enter the Order ID and click on Get License to initiate the
Web connection to General Electric Industrial Systems’ eLicense distribution
system.
Similar to the trial, each eLicense is registered to the computer in which case,
the eLicense Order ID can only be used for one computer The software must
be unlicensed to be re-licensed with the same eLicense Order ID on another
computer Select Launch from your License Installation Success Screen to
continue installing PMCS.
Host PC Installation
Every PMCS system requires one Host PC that is directly connected to the
PMCS network and communicates with the power-management devices. The
Host PC is also typically used to view and analyze data.
If you are installing multiple PMCS catalog numbers on the Host PC, you will
need the CD and serial number from each package. Follow the Installation Steps
section below. If the Host PC will be providing data to View Nodes, be sure to
refer to GEH-6510, Network and Device Configurator, to configure NetDDE
for operation with the View Node PCs.
Viewer Workstation Installation
PMCS supports optional Viewer Workstations, which interact with the power-
management network through NetDDE links to the Host PC. Viewer
Workstations are not directly connected to the PMCS network but are connected
via LAN to the Host PC. Viewer Workstations are not mandatory in a PMCS
system because the data is available for display and analysis at the Host PC.
When installing PMCS View Nodes, be sure to use only an appropriate catalog
number for the installation. Do not install any other PMCS software on a PMCS
Viewer Workstation.
NOTE: The EPM software differs from the standard PMCS usage of Viewer
Workstations. Refer to the section titled EPM Device - Special Considerations
for more details on EPM Workstations and View Nodes.
PMCS Installation Steps
Note:
1. When the system on which PMCS is being installed is not having any
database server installed on it. The PMCS 6.15 installation will go
ahead by installing MSDE 2000 for PMCS databases. This is applicable
for all licenses where database installation takes place.
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2. When the system on which PMCS is being installed is not having any
.Net Framework installed on it. The PMCS 6.15 installation will go
ahead by installing .Net Framework 1.1.4322. This is applicable for all
licenses.
3. When the on which PMCS is being installed is not having IIS installed.
The PMCS setup gives option to cancel installation, install IIS and start
PMCS setup again or continue with the installation. If continued with
installation without IIS installation then the installed PMCS system
cannot be used by Remote Viewer Installation to connect as a PMCS
Server setup. On Windows 2003 Server machine, after IIS is installed
run the steps mentioned in “Application Note 120 – Adding ASP.net
component in W2K3 Server. PDF” either after PMCS installation or
after PMCS installation.
4. During the steps of installation, if cancel button is clicked then finish
dialog pops up. When Finish is clicked a message box titled “Internal
Error” pops up. Please click ok and it will cancel the installation. AT
any point of time you can again start with the PMCS installation
without any problem.
Follow the procedure below to install each PMCS catalog number. Be sure the
catalog numbers you are installing are appropriate for the destination PC (Host
PC or View Node). Close any open applications before installation.
1. Insert the PMCS Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Click the Start button from the Windows 2000 SP4 Task Bar and select
Run.
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3. In the Run dialog box, enter X:\setup (where X is the appropriate CD-ROM
drive designation).
4. The below screen is observed when .Net is not installed on the machine
where PMCS is being installed.
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5. Click on I agree and click on Install button. It will now install .Net
Framework on the machine where PMCS installation is started. After the
.Net installation is completed below message box is displayed. Click OK to
continue.
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6. GE PMCS 6.15 welcome screen appears. When you select the Next button in the
Welcome screen, the PMCS license agreement screen is shown. Please take a moment to read
over the license agreement, and then click Yes.
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7. At the User Information screen shown below, enter your name, your
company name, and the serial number for the PMCS component you are
installing. Serial numbers for PMCS components are located on the PMCS
CD-ROM jewel case. If you make an error in the serial number, the
installation routine will prompt you for a correct PMCS serial number.
When you have completed the registration information, click Next.
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When you select the Next button in the User Information screen, a registration
confirmation screen prompts you to verify your entries. Ensure that you have
made no mistakes in the User Information fields, and then continue.
8. If IIS is not installed in the Machine for the licenses it is required. Below
message pops up. Click ok to continue without IIS or click cancel to abort
PMCS installation, install IIS and start PMCS setup again.
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At the Choose Destination Location dialog, specify a drive on which to
install PMCS. Default is “C”. Click Next to continue.
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9. At the Setup Type screen, select Custom installation, standard PMCS
installation, or PMCS with EPM 7700 Components. PMCS installation is
recommended and will install all components for the PMCS catalog number
you entered in the User Information screen. Select PMCS with EPM 7700
Components if you will be installing EPM 7700, EPM 7600 or EPM 7500
devices in your network. Select Custom if you wish to select specific PMCS
software components to install. Choose the type desired and Click Next to
continue.
NOTE: This dialog does not appear for certain license keys of PMCS, they are -
PMCS View node license where Remote Viewer gets installed, for low cost server
catalog, for SCADA catalog, for Only Serves catalog. After step 8 the step 13
follows. Otherwise the below steps are followed.
If you select PMCS with EPM 7700 Components, you may also be required to
view an additional license agreement for MS Data Access components. This
software is required by the EPM 7700 software. Take a moment to read the
license agreement information, then continue.
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10. If you did not select “PMCS with EPM 7700 Components” in the Setup
Type dialog box (Step 9), skip this step and proceed to Step 13.
If you are installing the EPM 7700 Components, select whether this is to be a
Primary node installation or Secondary node installation. You must install at
least one Primary node on your PMCS network; it is recommended that you
install the Primary node at the same machine as the PMCS DDE Server for
convenience in configuration. Secondary nodes are akin to PMCS view nodes
and may be installed on remote machines to access EPM 7700 data from the
Primary node. (For additional details on Primary and Secondary nodes, see the
section on configuring EPM 7700 components later in this chapter.)
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11. If you did not select “PMCS with EPM 7700 Components” in the Setup
Type dialog box (Step 9) or if you selected “Primary Node Installation” in
Step 10, skip this step and proceed to Step 13.
If you selected Secondary Node installation in Step 10, the following dialog box
appears prompting you to select either "Full Station" or "Stationless" node
installation. If you are installing software on a computer that will service EPM
7700, EPM 7600 or EPM 7500 IEDs directly, choose "Full Station". If you are
installing software on a computer that will not be connected to IEDs but will be
used to access data from other network workstations, choose "Stationless". For
more details on EPM 7700 network configuration, refer to the EPM Device
Special Considerations section later in this manual, or to DEH-40035, the GE
7700 Gateway User’s Guide.
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12. If you did not select “PMCS with EPM 7700 Components” in the Setup
Type dialog box (Step 9), or if you selected “Primary Node Installation” in
Step 10, skip this step and proceed to Step 13.
If you selected Secondary Node installation in Step 9, the following dialog box
appears prompting you for the name of the computer on which the Primary
Node is installed.
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13. Select the Program Folder for PMCS installation. It is recommended that
the default Program Folder be chosen. Click Next to continue.
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14. If you chose the “PMCS” installation, you may be presented with one DDE
Server selections depending upon the PMCS catalog number you entered in
the User Information screen. Select this DDE communication server if you
wish to use it on your system. By default it is selected you can deselect it if
intend to not to use it.
15. If you chose the “Custom Installation” then you will be presented with the
dialog which gives option to select one DDE Server which is EIND, option
to select or deselect the wizards installation and option to select or deselect
EPM7700 components. the dialog shown looks as mentioned below.
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16. The Selected Components screen offers you the opportunity to verify the
installation settings before any files are copied to your hard drive. Confirm
that the installation settings are correct, then click Next. The installation
program copies the appropriate files to your hard drive.
If you have selected the EPM 7700 System Components (either manually when
performing a Custom install or automatically when PMCS with EPM 7700
Components install is selected), the installer will check your system for a copy
of Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 3.02 or higher. This is because the EPM
7700 software components use .html-format help files which require Internet
Explorer to view. If Internet Explorer is not found, the following dialog box
appears:
If you wish to view the EPM 7700 software help files, you should separately
install Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 3.02 or higher. (To take advantage
of all available help system features, Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher is
required.) Internet Explorer is not included as part of PMCS. You may obtain
the latest version of Internet Explorer by downloading it from
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17. After completing the selected PMCS installation, the installation program
checks the host PC for an older version of the POWER LEADER Modbus
Monitor Proxy software. If the installer locates the Proxy software, it
prompts you to update the Proxy to the PCMS 6.xx-compatible version
before finishing the PMCS installation routine. (If your system does not use
POWER LEADER Modbus Monitor devices or does not have the Monitor
Proxy software installed, the PMCS installer will skip this step.)
18. At this point, the installation program copies the appropriate files to your
hard drive.
19. After the Setup program finishes installing the PMCS components you have
selected, you will be prompted to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader
software. If you do not have Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later installed on your
PC, you may wish to install Acrobat Reader at this time. The PMCS CD-
ROM includes a full complement of technical documentation in Acrobat
PDF format which may be viewed with the Acrobat Reader program. The
documentation is located in the TechDocs directory of the CD-ROM.
20. When all the installations are complete, the Setup Complete dialog box,
shown below, prompts you to restart your computer.
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If No is selected and clicked on finish it will prompt the below message box and will
again redirect to the above dialog asking to restart. So select Yes to restart at this
dialog.
After restarting your computer, be sure to view the ReadMe file to check any late-
breaking information useful to the configuration or operation of your PMCS system.
NOTE: Your computer MUST be restarted after installing PMCS software. This step is
critical to proper operation of the software, as it enables the following to happen:
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The operating system will register the new software components.
The MMS Server (if installed) will update its alias table.
Initial network configurations for EPM7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 devices will
be created.
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It will startup the main Application of the PMCS system which is EnerVista Status
Tool which enables the use of all the other PMCS components.
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After PMCS IIS – Setting up PMCS Server
For any PMCS remote viewer system to connect to the PMCS server, the
prerequisite is to have IIS installed on the PC first then .Net Framework
installed on the same PC and after that installation of PMCS. But if PMCS is
installed before IIS is installed on any PC then please follow the steps
mentioned in the below:
For Windows 2000 SP4 / Windows XP SP2 OS
1. Install PMCS with server licences
2. Install IIS
3. In the PMCS CD – there is dependencies folder .
3a. Double click on the dependencies folder.
3b. Double click on the PMCS_FS_Web folder
3c. Double click on PMCS_FS_WEB.bat file
3d. Double click on PMCS_FS_WEB.msi file.
3e. It will prompt with the startup dialog click on Next will install the
required components to make it to work for PMCS Remote Viewer
Connectivity.
3f. Installation successful window is poped. Click Close to complete
the setup.
For Windows 2003 Server machine follow the below steps:
1. First Install PMCS
2. Install IIS
3. Follow the steps mentioned in “Application Note 120 – Adding ASP.net
component in W2K3 Server. PDF” kept in PMCS installation
CD\Tech_Doc\GE_CD\Application Notes. This step can be executed
either after PMCS is installed or before PMCS is installed but after IIS
is installed.
4. In the PMCS CD – there is dependencies folder.
3a. Double click on the dependencies folder.
3b. Double click on the PMCS_FS_Web folder
3c. Double click on PMCS_FS_WEB.bat file
3d. Double click on PMCS_FS_WEB.msi file.
3e. It will prompt with the startup dialog click on Next will install the
required components to make it to work for PMCS Remote Viewer
Connectivity.
3f. Installation successful window is popped. Click Close to complete
the setup.
This will make the setup complete for setting up the PMCS server if IIS is
installed after PMCS.
Un-elicensing PMCS
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In order to unlicense your software to use your eLicense Order ID for another
computer – you must have an internet connection. To retrieve your license for
use on another PMCS installation, simply right click on any PMCS executable
on your desktop and select unlicense.
The screen will request the eLicense Order ID to be entered.
A screen will appear to indicate that you have successfully un-eLicensed and
you may now take the eLicense Order ID for use on another PMCS installation.
Please note that you can not retrieve an eLicense for re-use through the
unlicense process past 3 years of initial Licensing.
Uninstalling PMCS
All PMCS software is provided with an uninstall utility to fully remove PMCS
components from your system. Uninstalling PMCS will permanently delete any
configuration information.
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NOTE: The Uninstaller may not delete some files such as error logs, system
logs, and configuration records, which are created after the PMCS installation is
complete. Since these files are not part of the initial installation, they will not be
removed by the Uninstaller, and must be deleted manually.
If you are uninstalling EPM 7700 components, be aware that the Pegasys
System Log Service does not properly unregister itself as an NT Service. The
following procedure will allow you to manually uninstall this component: the
remaining PMCS software can then be uninstalled in the usual manner.
Uninstalling the Pegasys System Log Service:
1. Open a Command Prompt window.
2. Make the C drive the current directory (assuming your Windows system
files reside on the C drive).
3. Type “slservice –e” EXACTLY as shown and hit enter.
4. If the Pegasys System Log Service was installed and running you will
receive the message “Pegasys System Log Service stopped”. If you do not
receive this message, the Log Service was not installed on your system.
Exit the command prompt and continue uninstalling PMCS.
5. If you received the correct message in step 4, uninstall the service. Type
“slservice –u” EXACTLY as shown and hit enter. A message appears
indicating “Pegasys System Log Service uninstalled”. Exit the command
prompt and continue uninstalling PMCS.
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Reinstallation Steps
Follow the procedure below to reinstall your PMCS software.
1. If your system includes the PMCS Interface Toolkit, uninstall the
CIMPLICITY Wizards from any third-party HMI tools.
2. Close any open applications.
3. Insert the PMCS Version 6.15 CD into the CD-ROM drive.
4. From Start menu, select Run and enter X:\setup (where X is the
appropriate CD-ROM drive designation).
5. Read the general information and disclaimers shown on the screen and click
Next.
6. Enter your name, your company name, and the serial number located on the
PMCS CD jewel case, then click Next. If you make an error in the serial
number, the installation routine will prompt you for a correct PMCS serial
number.
7. Choose the installation type; either PMCS, PMCS with EPM 7700
Components, or Custom installation. PMCS or PMCS with EPM 7700
Components installation will reinstall all components of the appropriate
PMCS catalog number. Select Custom if you wish to reinstall only selected
PMCS software components.
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Upgrading from previous versions to PMCS 6.15
PMCS 6.15 provides an easy-to-use, automatic upgrade path from previous
versions of PMCS. The software installer examines your hard drive and, if it
locates any previous version of PMCS, it makes decisions on upgrading each
component.
Follow the procedure below to upgrade your currently installed PMCS version
(such as 5.0, 5.1, or 6.xx) to PMCS version 6.15. This procedure assumes you
have an existing PMCS installation with configured ports, topics and
(optionally) generic topics, and that CIMPLICITY Wizards are installed in the
generic HMI application.
WARNING: PMCS 5.1 and PMCS 5.1b Modbus DDE Server users only:
Upgrading from PMCS 5.1 to PMCS 6.15 may cause the Modbus version of the
DDE Server to lose its port configuration. You may need to reconfigure your
communications ports from the PMCS DDE Server after upgrading. The
Ethernet version of the DDE Server is not affected.
PMCS 5.0 users: Port configuration is lost when a PMCS 5.0 configuration file
is converted to a PMCS 5.1b configuration file. You will need to reconfigure
your communications ports from the PMCS DDE Server. Refer to GEH-6510
for instructions. Also, any generic topics you may have configured at the PMCS
DDE Server will be lost, and you will need to re-configure these generic topics.
Note: While upgrading the previous versions to PMCS 6.15, a message appears
saying that EPM 7330 device is configured as a generic device and in PMCS
6.15 this device is a tightly integrated device. Ignore this message and proceed
further.
1. Close any open applications, and insert the PMCS 6.15 CD into the CD-
ROM drive.
2. From Start menu, select Run and enter X:\setup (where X is the appropriate
CD-ROM drive designation).
3. Read the general information and disclaimers shown, then click Next.
4. Enter your name, your company name, and the serial number located on the
PMCS CD jewel case, then click Next. If you make an error in the serial
number, the installation routine prompts you for a correct PMCS serial
number.
5. Choose either PMCS, PMCS with EPM 7700 Components or Custom
installation. PMCS or PMCS with EPM 7700 Components installation will
reinstall all components of the appropriate PMCS catalog number. Select
Custom if you wish to reinstall only selected PMCS software components.
6. After upgrading, existing HMI applications that use PMCS wizards will
continue to work. If you upgrade device firmware you will need to replace
the old wizard screens with new screens to maintain compatibility between
your application and the device. The old PMCS wizards will remain on
your system unless you uninstall the previous version of PMCS. It is highly
recommended that all new applications use PMCS 6.15 Advanced wizards
exclusively.
7. After upgrading, launch the PMCS DDE Server. The Server will convert
your previous PMCS configuration to a PMCS 6.15 configuration.
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WARNING: Event Logger users only: Upgrading your EventServer or
Eventlogger application will result in the loss of all device configurations and
annunciator panel items. Make a list of these items so that they may be
reconstructed in the new application.
Copy the existing PMCS EventLogger database files before starting the
installation as they will be overwritten by the 6.15 installation. To view
databases created with earlier editions of PMCS, use Microsoft Access to open
the .mdb files.
WARNING: Generic Device users only: On upgrading earlier versions of
PMCS with PMCS 6.15, take the backup of Generic device by following this.
Export the device registry groups information and device mnemonic information
before starting the installation and import them back after PMCS 6.15
installation is completed.
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Working with Cimplicity Viewer
Node
How to view the screens on a viewer node
To configure the project on a Cimplicity viewer node, running on a HMI server,
follow the directions below.
1) Install Cimplicity HMI 6.1 SP5 on one machine with HMI Server option on
a Windows 2000 SP4 machine.
2) Install PMCS 6.15 on the same machine with the serial numbers given.
3) Install Cimplicity HMI 6.1 SP5 on another machine with Viewer Runtime
option on a Windows 2000 SP4 machine.
4) Install PMCS 6.15 on the same machine with the serial numbers given for a
viewer node, which installs Runtime wizards and WC and EV only.
5) Now create a project in HMI Server node, with Enable project Broadcast
option. Drop the wizards which contains LFP and also tab selection mode
wizards.
6) On the viewer node now map the drive (preferably Cimplicity Directory) of
HMI server node.
7) Important Note: On the viewer node neither you copy the project nor
screens.
8) Now after mapping the drive, open the MainMenu.cim file, which is on
HMI server node from the Viewer node. Or On the viewer node, Go to
Start\Programs\Cimplicity\HMI\Cimview-> Common dialog box
appears, select\point the Mainmenu.cim file (obviously on the HMI server
node’s file). See the following figure.
9) Open the small faceplate wizard files to get the configured screens.
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Configuring the Software
To get the most out of your new PMCS system, follow the directions below to
configure your system.
Organize Your Information
Host PC
You need the following information to properly configure the PMCS software
for the Host PC. This information is used throughout the configuration process
and you should archive it for any future maintenance of your system.
For RS485 PMCS network interfaces, you need to list all devices in the power-
management network (including Modbus Concentrators) with associated device
types, Modbus RTU addresses, and COM ports. Assign names of less than 20
characters (no spaces) to these devices.
For example, in a simple system with four devices (and one Modbus
Concentrator), you may have a table similar to the following:
COM port
Modbus RTU Address
Device Type
MODCONC
E3720
Device (Topic) Name
MCI
1
1
1
1
2
2
12
33
61
210
Main_Meter
Mfg_Meter
PLEPM
MVT
Mfg_Breaker
Mill_Relay
ML269
For an Ethernet PMCS network interface (Ethernet Gateway), you must list all
devices in the power-management network, including the device types and
Modbus RTU addresses. You need to know the appropriate Ethernet Gateway
IP address and COM port (1–4) to which each device is connected. Assign
names of less than 20 characters (no spaces) to these devices.
For example, in a simple system with 10 devices, you may have a table similar
to the following (this system uses one Ethernet Gateway and other devices).
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Modbus RTU
Address
IP Address
port
Device Type
EPM 9650Q
E3720
Device (Topic) Name
E9650Q
10.47.28.201
10.47.28.201
10.47.28.201
10.47.28.201
10.47.28.201
10.47.28.201
10.47.28.201
10.47.28.201
10.47.28.201
10.47.28.201
10.47.28.201
10.47.28.201
10.47.28.201
1
2
1
12
Main_Meter
Mfg_Meter
1
33
PLEPM
PLEPM
UR L90
PLEPM
PLM
1
61
Plating_Meter
UR
2
12
2
66
Office1_Meter
Office2_Meter
Feeder1_Relay
Mfg_Breaker
Mill_Relay
2
80
2
90
MDP
2
100
200
21
MVT
3
ML269
4
EPM5350P
MVT
E5350P
4
201
210
Plating_Breaker
Office_Breaker
4
MVT
View Node
You should configure View Nodes after you have configured and tested the
Host PC to ensure all functions are operating. View Nodes require a copy of the
network architecture list used above. Refer to GEH-6510, Network and Device
Configurator, for complete configuration instructions.
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Configuration Procedure
Follow the procedure below to efficiently configure your system and minimize
your time to startup.
Host PC Configuration
1. Configure the DDE Server. Your Host PC will likely have several versions
of the DDE Server installed (RS485-Modbus, TCP/IP Modbus, TCP/IP
Encapsulated Modbus and Ethernet-TCP/IP). Configure only the server
appropriate for your PMCS network interface (GE32MODB, GE32MTCP,
GE32GTWY or GE32ENET). See GEH-6510, Network and Device
Configurator, for complete details.
2. EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 users only (all others proceed to
step 3): Configure the Communications Server and GE 7700 Gateway
Server. If you installed the EPM software options and you are going to use
EPM 7700, EPM 7600 or EPM 7500 devices in your PMCS network, you
will need to configure both the Communications Server and the GE 7700
Gateway Server. For Comm Server configuration instructions, refer to EPM
Software Components Configuration later in this guide. For GE 7700
Gateway Server configuration instructions, refer to DEH-40035, the GE
7700 Gateway Server User’s Guide.
3. Configure the user interface. If your system was provided with a generic
HMI software application, either load or create the custom HMI (using the
Interface Toolkit wizards, if appropriate; see DEH-210, CIMPLICITY
PMCS Interface Toolkit or refer to the HMI software’s documentation.
4. Configure the applications. As appropriate, configure the following
application modules, referring to the instruction manuals provided.
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•
Event Logger, GEH-6512
Waveform Capture, GEH-6511
5. Test the applications. Test the functioning of all applications to ensure
proper Host PC operation. Do not proceed to step 5 until you are sure the
Host PC operates as expected.
6. Set up NetDDE. If your system has one or more View Nodes, set up
NetDDE shares and trusts in the Host PC, following the procedures in
GEH-6510, Network & Device Configurator and the CIMPLICITY HMI
documentation.
7. Set up NetDDE. If your system uses the PMCS Waveform Capture client,
and you intend to access waveform data from View Nodes, set up NetDDE
shares and trusts for the PMCS Waveform Server following the procedures
in GEH-6511, PMCS Waveform Capture Module.
Viewer Workstation Configuration
1. Configure the user interface. Load the custom HMI. Refer to the
CIMPLICITY HMI documentation as appropriate.
2. Configure the applications. As appropriate, configure the application
modules, referring to the instruction manuals provided. See step 3 of the
Host PC Configuration for the appropriate instruction manual numbers.
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EPM Software Components Configuration
The EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 requires several separate software
components which are installed during the PMCS setup. This section provides a
brief overview of the steps required to configure these components; the
following section describes the EPM software components in greater detail.
For details of using the NetBuilder software, refer to the Configuring the EPM
7700 Device Network section of this manual, and to DEH-440035, the GE 7700
Gateway User’s Guide.
1. Launch the NetBuilder application. From the Start menu, select
Programs>Power Management Ltd>Utilities>Network Builder.
2. Insert a workstation(s). Normally all the workstations in a PMCS network
are automatically configured during the installation of the software – these
instructions are provided in case you need to enter the information
manually. Select the Items menu from NetBuilder, and choose Workstation
to insert a workstation. Name the workstation (up to 15 alphanumeric
characters, the first character must be alphabetic), and choose OK. Repeat
this step for each workstation (computer) in your network.
3. Insert Ethernet Sites. Select Items>Insert>Ethernet Site to insert an Ethernet
site. Set the proper time synchronization options, then choose OK. Repeat
this step to add additional sites to the workstation if necessary.
4. Insert devices to the site. Select Items>Insert>Device, and complete the
dialog box with the proper device type, Group, Ethernet address and name
for an Ethernet device (EPM 7700, EPM 7600 or EPM 7500). The device
name may be no more than eight alphanumeric characters, and the first
character must be alphabetic. The IP service port field must be "7700" for
any device connected to the Ethernet, and "7800" for any additional device
connected through an EPM 7700’s RS485 port. Choose OK to close the
Insert Device dialog box. Repeat this step as necessary to add additional
devices to the site.
5. Save and exit. When all workstations, sites, and devices have been added,
select the save icon and then exit.
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EPM Device-
Special Considerations
Introduction
The GE EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 devices add new level of power
management capabilities to PMCS. These EPM devices also require some
special configuration which is not necessary for other PMCS-compatible
devices. This section describes the additional requirements and configuration
steps necessary to use the EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 in conjunction
with PMCS.
NOTE: If you are not using the EPM 7700, EPM 7600 or EPM 7500 meters in
your PMCS network, it is not necessary to read this section of the manual.
Although the EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 meters are compatible with
PMCS and its client applications (Waveform Capture, custom wizards, etc.),
and EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 meters may co-exist on the same
Ethernet as other PMCS network segments, the EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM
7500 use a slightly different metaphor than a straight PMCS network. An EPM
device power-monitoring network is comprised of a number of nodes that are
connected to the PMCS workstation through Ethernet links. Nodes in the
power-monitoring network are IEDs such as the EPM 7700 meter (power
meters are also referred to ‘meters’ or ‘devices’). IEDs may be distributed
across one or more networks as required to service the particular application.
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EPM Software Components
There are four major components of the EPM software. The Network Builder,
ION Designer, Communications Server, and ION_LINK DDE Server each
interact to support the EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 Meters. When you
selected the “PMCS with EPM 7700 Components” selection during the PMCS
installation routine, these software components were installed automatically.
The four components and their functions are described below.
Network Builder: Building the Network
Configuration File
The Network Builder presents a graphical view of the EPM 7700, EPM 7600
and EPM 7500 devices in your network, allowing you to easily add, remove or
configure sites, services and meters. Network Builder creates a central network
configuration file that holds information for the workstation, the network
connections, and every connected device. You may want to restrict access to
Network Builder or the network configuration file, since if the file is tampered
with, EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 components may be rendered
inoperable.
ION Designer: Programming Devices and
Software Nodes
The ION Designer component allows you to customize the operation of an
ION-compliant node, such as 7000-series meters and 3000-series meters. Be
aware that misuse of ION Designer can adversely affect the operation of your
meters.
IMPORTANT: For purposes of PMCS network compatibility, it is CRITICAL
that any EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 meters be configured with the
GE PMCS standard configuration. Using ION Designer to customize EPM
7700, EPM 7600 or EPM 7500 functionality can compromise compatibility with
the PMCS client applications attempting to access the device.
Communications Server: System
Communications
The Communications Server is the core communications component for EPM
7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 meters. The Communications Server manages
all communications between the meters connected to your network and the
GE77GTWY and ION_Link DDE Server software applications.
ION_LINK DDE Server: Communication with
Windows Applications
The ION_LINK DDE Server uses Dynamic Data Exchange to share
information with applications such as Microsoft Excel or the CIMPLICITY
Wizards.
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Workstation Configuration Guidelines
If you are using the EPM 7700, EPM 7600 or EPM 7500 Meters in your PMCS
network, the following guidelines in this section must be adhered to before
continuing with the EPM configuration.
NOTE: If you are adding a PMCS installation to an existing network, please
refer your network administrator to GEH-6502, the PMCS Network Architecture
Guide, for integration details.
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•
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Each computer in the network must be assigned a Windows 2000
SP4 computer name. The name must be one to fifteen
alphanumeric characters in length. Spaces may not be used, and
the first character of the computer name may not be numeric.
The System Control Panel should have the Performance Boost for
Foreground Application value set to None, and a paging file
should be created on the C: drive with the Initial and Maximum
sizes set to twice the workstation’s installed RAM.
The Network Control Panel’s Adapter tab should have the MS
Loopback adapter installed if a physical network adapter is not
installed in the workstation. Under the Protocols tab, TCP/IP or
NetBEUI should be installed; if TCP/IP is installed, use IP address
192.168.100.xxx and subnet mask 255.255.255.0 unless your
network administrator has assigned you an IP address. Under the
Services tab, install Remote Access Server (RAS) and configure it
by enabling NetBEUI (if using NetBEUI or, if TCP/IP is used,
assign two or more IP addresses, starting at xxx.xxx.xxx.254 and
working down. Set RAS to start automatically and set access to
“entire network” (if available).
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Configuring the EPM Device Network
The PMCS installation routine described earlier in this manual creates initial
workstation and software node entries in the EPM 7700 network configuration
file. After EPM 7700 software components are installed, the next step is to add
Ethernet sites and devices to the PMCS power-monitoring network using
Network Builder software.
Running Network Builder
Network Builder software presents your EPM power-monitoring network
graphically, showing the installed components in a hierarchical tree. Network
Builder allows you to edit the Network Configuration file— the file that
identifies every node in the EPM power-monitoring network.
The first step is to run Network Builder from the Start Menu: (Programs >
Power Measurement Ltd > Utilities > Network Builder.)
The following figure shows how Network Builder displays a system comprised
of the basic EPM software components, a single EPM 7700 meter, a Primary
Node and a Stationless Secondary node (also called a ‘view node’).
Workstation: the network name
of the Primary Node computer
running the Communications
Software nodes: Stationless
Secondary nodes appear here.
Ethernet Site: Defines the Ethernet
connection between the PMCS
system and the connected device(s).
Device: Name(s) of attached
device(s).
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Building the Power-Monitoring Network in
NetBuilder
When Network Builder is running, you can begin configuring your EPM system
by adding a site to the workstation, then adding devices to the site. For larger
systems multiple sites are added; one for each network of devices monitored.
NOTE: The PMCS installation wizard creates initial entries for the workstation
and software nodes. If you do not need to make changes to the information
provided during installation, skip this section and begin with the section title
"Adding an Ethernet Site".
Adding a Workstation
When you use the PMCS installation wizard to install a Primary node or Full
Station Secondary node, it creates a Workstation in the Network Configuration
for you. Stationless Secondary nodes do not appear in the network configuration
as workstations, but as software nodes under the Primary workstation. See the
section on software nodes for more information.
To add a new workstation, right click “System” and choose “Insert
Workstation” from the pop-up menu. The “System – Add Workstation” dialog
box appears as shown below. Type the network name of the computer in the
“Name” field. (Use the default settings on the “Advanced” tab.) Click “OK, then
proceed to “Adding Software Nodes” below.
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Adding Software Nodes
Software nodes identify the various software components in the network.
Stationless Secondary nodes, although they are physically separate computers,
do not run a Communications Server and are therefore not considered
Workstations by Network Builder. Instead, Stationless Secondary nodes appear
in the network diagram as software nodes under the Primary Workstation. Full
Station Secondary nodes appear as Workstations because they do run an
instance of the Communications Server.
Acknowledging the Add Workstation dialog brings up a message box asking if
you want to set up the default software nodes – choose Yes to display the
software nodes dialog (shown below). Select only ION Designer and Pegasys
ION_Link DDE Server as shown, then click OK to proceed. The other options
are not supported in PMCS 6.15.
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Adding an Ethernet Site
An Ethernet site defines the network connection between the devices and the
Workstation(s). You add Ethernet sites to Workstations, then add devices to the
sites. To add a new Ethernet site, right-click a Workstation name and choose
“Insert: Ethernet site” from the pop-up menu – attach it to the current
Workstation. Click OK to continue.
An Add Ethernet Site dialog box (shown below) appears.
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Set the following communications parameters for the site.
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Enter the Transmit delay setting (in milliseconds). This setting
determines the level of traffic on the network. If the PMCS system is
the sole user of the network, set this value to 5 (or less) to maximize
performance. Increase the transmit delay in situations where the
network is shared with other users, such as on a corporate LAN. Refer
to the PMCS Network Architecture Guide for guidelines on setting this
parameter for best system performance.
•
Change the RX timeout delay from 10000 to 30000 on the Advanced
tab. (See the following figure for Advanced tab.)
All other parameters may be left at their default values for most applications.
When you click OK in the Add Site dialog box, Network Builder will inform
you if there is additional information you must enter.
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Adding Devices (Meters)
To add a meter, right-click on the Ethernet site you want to add the meter to,
and select Insert Device… from the pop-up menu. The Add Ethernet Device
dialog box appears (shown below).
Enter the following information:
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•
•
Choose the meter type from the Type list (Power Measurement 7700
ION).
Type a name in the Group box, or choose a Group from the list (by
default the Group will be the name of the workstation).
Enter a name for the meter (or accept the default). The meter name
must begin with a letter.
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Enter the IP address for the meter.
Enter the IP Service Port number (socket) for the meter. For a 7700,
7600 and 7500 ION this number is 7700, for a 3720 ACM, 3721.
Saving and Exiting
Once you have added all of your sites and devices to the network tree, click the
Save button (or choose Save from the File menu), and exit Network Builder.
You have now configured your EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 meters to
operate with the PMCS, and you should be able to access EPM 7700, EPM 7600
and EPM 7700 metering data from PMCS client applications.
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Index
A
D
E
N
alarm, 4
NetBuilder, 51
Network Builder, 51
O
P
DDE Server, 54
option modules, 4
Ethernet, 4, 8, 18, 19, 48, 50
event, 4
PEGASYS
nodes, 53
Performance, 4
F
Fanuc, 4
First Steps, 7
S
servers
DDE, 54
I
Interface Toolkit, 5, 8, 43, 50
T
TCP/IP, 4, 8, 9, 18, 50
Technical Support, 3, 7, 12
Terminology, 7
M
minimum system requirements, 3
Modbus Monitor Proxy, 39
Modbus RTU, 4, 8, 48
W
waveform capture, 4
Windows NT, 9, 18, 21
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