Contents
Introduction
3
Welcome ....................................................................................................................................3
How to Use this Book ................................................................................................................3
About CIMPLICITY PMCS Version 6.9...................................................................................4
Performance.................................................................................................................4
Features........................................................................................................................4
Supported Devices .......................................................................................................6
Getting Started
8
First Steps...................................................................................................................................8
Understanding Terminology ........................................................................................8
System Requirements.................................................................................................11
Where to Get Help.....................................................................................................11
What’s next? ..............................................................................................................12
Installing the Software
14
Computer Preparation ..............................................................................................................14
Installing CIMPLICITY.............................................................................................14
Installing Additional Software ...................................................................................15
Installing Additional Software ...................................................................................18
Installing the EPM Software Components .................................................................18
Installing the PMCS software...................................................................................................19
eLicensing PMCS software........................................................................................19
License by Phone .......................................................................................................21
Host PC Installation...................................................................................................21
Viewer Workstation Installation ................................................................................21
PMCS Installation Steps ............................................................................................22
PQ Analyst Installation Steps.....................................................................................37
Un-elicensing PMCS..................................................................................................40
Uninstalling PMCS ....................................................................................................41
Reinstallation Steps....................................................................................................43
Upgrading from previous versions to PMCS 6.9 .......................................................44
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Configuring the Software
45
Organize Your Information....................................................................................... 45
Configuration Procedure........................................................................................... 47
EPM Device- Special Considerations
49
Introduction............................................................................................................................. 49
EPM Software Components .................................................................................................... 50
Network Builder: Building the Network Configuration File..................................... 50
ION Designer: Programming Devices and Software Nodes...................................... 50
Communications Server: System Communications................................................... 50
ION_LINK DDE Server: Communication with Windows Applications................... 50
Workstation Configuration Guidelines.................................................................................... 51
Configuring the EPM Device Network ................................................................................... 52
Running Network Builder ......................................................................................... 52
Building the Power-Monitoring Network in NetBuilder........................................... 53
Adding Devices (Meters) .......................................................................................... 57
Saving and Exiting.................................................................................................... 57
Using MMS Servers with PMCS
59
What is an MMS Server? ........................................................................................................ 59
System Requirements................................................................................................ 59
Installation for Windows NT 4.0............................................................................................. 60
Preparing the MMS Server for use with PMCS ...................................................................... 61
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 6.9
CIMPLICITY PMCS Version 6.9 is the latest Power Management Control System in
the robust line of POWER LEADER power-management products from GE
Industrial Systems. 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 NT 4.0 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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Multiple 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 floorplans, one-line diagrams, and elevation views.
System Test Simulator to design and test PMCS systems without
connection to real networks or devices.
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Supported Devices
CIMPLICITY PMCS 6.9 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.
Device
Firmware Revision Supported
POWER LEADER EPM (commnet communications option)
(Modbus communications option)
1.06
3.4
POWER LEADER Meter
2.00
3.0.1.1.b
1.5.1.0
3.2
EPM 3710 Electronic Power Meter
EPM 3720 Electronic Power Meter
Power Quality Meter (PQM)
POWER LEADER MDP Overcurrent Relay
(commnet communications option)
(Modbus communications option)
1.0
3.4
Spectra MicroVersaTrip™
5.16
4.13
Enhanced MicroVersaTrip™ C
Enhanced MicroVersaTrip™ D
Spectra ECM™ Electronic Control Module
239 Motor Protection Relay
4.13
7.2
2.4
269 Plus Motor Management Relay
369 Motor Management Relay
SR469 Motor Management Relay
SR489 Generator Management Relay
565 Feeder Management Relay
735 Feeder Relay
D.6.0.4
1.45
30D261A8.000
1.41
VE2.71
25D152D1.000
2.50
SR745 Transformer Management Relay
SR750 Feeder Management Relay
SR760 Feeder Management Relay
POWER LEADER Modbus Concentrator
4.0
3.60
Main Firmware 2.2
Segment Firmware 2.12
POWER LEADER Modbus Monitor
GE Fanuc MicroPLC Programmable Logic Controller
ALPS Advanced Line Protection System
LPS Line Protection System
2.0
n/a
V0004.00AA15
V0004.00AA15
4.4
DFP100 Digital Feeder Relay
DFP200 Digital Feeder Relay
EPM 7300 Meter
2.01
1.33
EPM7500 Meter
2.05
EPM7600 Meter
2.01
EPM7700 Meter
2.0
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-251 Distribution Relay
R406
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-321 Phase and Ground Distance Relay,
Directional Overcurrent Relay and Fault Locator
R500
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-351 Directional Overcurrent Relay,
Reclosing Relay and Fault Locator
R103
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-587 Current Differential Relay
System Monitor SM-3 Voltage Regulator
Universal Relay
R503
0309B
2.42
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Device
Firmware Revision Supported
Motor Manager II
4.02
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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 a 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.
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
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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.
NetBEUI: A network protocol usually used in small, department-size local-area
networks of 1 to 200 clients.
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
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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 NT, 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 6.9. Note that regardless of configuration, the PC system
must be Windows NT-certified according to the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
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.
Minimum
Recommended
Pentium II processor, 300 MHz
Pentium III processor, 600 MHz
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation,
Service Pack 6, Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation or
Server, Service Pack 6, Windows 2000
Professional, Cimplicity version 4.01 Service
Pack 9 or Cimplicity version 5.0 Service Pack 1
Cimplicity version 4.01 Service Pack 9 or
Cimplicity version 5.0 Service Pack 1
128 megabytes of RAM
512K cache
256 megabytes of RAM
512K cache
4-gigabyte hard disk
CD-ROM drive
10-gigabyte hard disk
CD-ROM drive
Note: For systems using MMS technology, refer to Using MMS Servers with PMCS
for minimum system requirements.
Additional hard disk space is recommended for increased storage of log and trend
data. Also recommended are an uninterruptable 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 4.01 or greater, and HMI Service
Pack 9 must be installed. 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.
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:
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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 NT Workstation 4.0. 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 NT System control panel offers a Performance tab that allows you to
boost performance for the foreground application. For PMCS, must be changed to No
Performance Boost for Foreground Application (default is Maximum), as shown
below:
The Virtual Memory setting may be left at the Windows NT 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.
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 NT (Intel) Version 4.01 with HMI Service
Pack 9 or CIMPLICITY HMI for Windows NT (Intel) Version 5.00 with HMI
Service Pack 1is 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, 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.
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.
For instructions on installing SISCO Systems' MMS Server for use with PMCS, refer
to the section titled Using MMS Servers with PMCS.
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>Network>Adapters>Add Adapter by following the
instructions. You may be prompted to insert the manufacturer’s disk into the A:
drive.
From the Network
control panel, select
the Adapters tab,
then click Add.
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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 (Modbus
TCP/IP), follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions and be sure to install the
provided Windows NT drivers using Control Panel>Network>Adapters>Add
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 or
Universal Relays. TCP/IP should have been installed with Windows NT Workstation
4.0; you can check this using Control Panel>Network>Protocols. The screen shot
below shows a system with TCP/IP installed. If TCP/IP is not installed on your
system, refer to the Windows NT documentation for installation instructions.
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Ethernet users:
Check the
Protocols tab of the
Network control panel
for TCP/IP Protocol.
Local Area Network (LAN) Interfaces
PMCS supports multiple Viewer Workstations through 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 Viewer Workstations.
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.
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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.
View
Node
View
Node
Host
PC
PMCS
..N..e.tw..o.r.k.(.s.)...
LAN
View
View
Node
Node
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.
When you launch the installation process the first screen that will appear will be your
eLicense Option screen (see below). This screen allows you to either trial or fully
license your PMCS software.
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30 Day Trial
You have the option to Trial PMCS for 30 days through the 30-Day 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.
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.
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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.
License by Phone
If your PMCS computer does not have an internet connection you may license your
PMCS software over the phone by selecting the By Phone option on the Licensing
Option Page. This will bring you to a Phone License screen. This screen provides a
Toll-Free Assistance Line 1-888-GE-4-SERV (international callers, please use 540-
378-3888) that can be used to retrieve your unique eLicense key from a General
Electric Industrial Systems customer support representative (please select Technical
Support, then Software Licensing from the phone menu). You will be asked over the
phone for your System Identifier, Version ID, and Order ID and in return you will
be given your eLicense key. The eLicense Order ID from the License
Confirmation sheet and the eLicense key given over the phone are required to Install
the eLicense.
Similar to the trial, each eLicense is registered to the computer In which case, the
eLicense Order ID can only be used for one PMCS 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.
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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
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 NT Task Bar and select Run.
3. In the Run dialog box, enter X:\setup (where X is the appropriate CD-
ROM drive designation).
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