DDFR. Instruction Manual * A3* GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin. Distributed Digital Fault Recorder. Software Revision: 3.

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1 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin DDFR Distributed Digital Fault Recorder Instruction Manual Software Revision: 3.0x Manual P/N: A3 Manual Order Code: GEK B Copyright 2008 GE Multilin GE Multilin 215 Anderson Avenue, Markham, Ontario Canada L6E 1B3 Tel: (905) Fax: (905) Internet: * A3* GE Multilin's Quality Management System is registered to ISO9001:2000 QMI #

2 These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation, or maintenance. Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser s purpose, the matter should be referred to the General Electric Company. To the extent required the products described herein meet applicable ANSI, IEEE, and NEMA standards; but no such assurance is given with respect to local codes and ordinances because they vary greatly GE Multilin Incorporated. All rights reserved. GE Multilin Distributed Digital Fault Recorder instruction manual for revision 3.0x. Distributed Digital Fault Recorder and DDFR, are registered trademarks of GE Multilin Inc. The contents of this manual are the property of GE Multilin Inc. This documentation is furnished on license and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the permission of GE Multilin. The content of this manual is for informational use only and is subject to change without notice. Part numbers contained in this manual are subject to change without notice, and should therefore be verified by GE Multilin before ordering. Part number: A3 (August 2008)

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents 1: GETTING STARTED ORDERING ORDERING THE DDFR ABOUT YOUR NEW DDFR UNIT CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS ABOUT THE DDFR IN GENERAL Background Data Recording CHECK THE CONTENTS OF THE BOX USING THIS MANUAL THE PHYSICAL DDFR UNIT INSTALLING THE ENERVISTA DDFR SETUP PROGRAM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS - DDFR SETUP AND MONITORING SOFTWARE HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS - DDFR ARCHIVER SETTING UP THE ENERVISTA SOFTWARE EnerVista DDFR Setup SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS CHECKING THE COMMUNICATIONS SETUP IN YOUR COMPUTER MAKING THE INITIAL SETUP CONNECTION USING THE ENERVISTA DDFR COMMUNICATION SETUP SCREENS SETTING UP WITH MULTIPLE NIC IN YOUR PC WITH DDFR SETUP INSTALLED USING THE DISCOVER DDFR BUTTON SETTING UP ARCHIVER COMMUNICATION USING THE IP ADDRESS RESET BUTTON IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION SETTING UP RELAY-TO-DDFR COMMUNICATION ATTACHING FIELD DEVICES (RELAYS) TO THE DDFR Attaching Ethernet-based Relays Attaching RS485-based Relays Attaching RS232-based Relays Attaching Multiple Relay Communication Types to the DDFR : PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW BENEFITS OF DISTRIBUTED VS CENTRALIZED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDING Centralized DFR System Distributed DFR System (DDFR) FEATURES OF THE GE MULTILIN DDFR SYSTEM The Distributed Digital Fault Recorder (DDFR) The DDFR Archiver GE MULTILIN RELAY FIRMWARE SUPPORT DDFR-SUPPORTED RELAY FIRMWARE VERSIONS SPECIFICATIONS HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS TEST SPECIFICATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS APPROVALS AND CERTIFICATION : DDFR CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION OPTIONS CONFIGURATION - AN EXPLANATION PASSWORD ACCESSIBILITY GROUPS DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL TOC I

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SETTING UP YOUR PASSWORD DDFR CONFIGURATION TECHNIQUES Single DDFR Unit Multiple DDFR Units "Fresh" and "Preset" Configuring Reconfiguration USING ENERVISTA DDFR SETUP SOFTWARE THE ENERVISTA DDFR MENU BAR ENERVISTA DDFR ONLINE AND OFFLINE WINDOW STRUCTURES THE ENERVISTA DDFR ONLINE WINDOW (SITE LIST) The DDFR Online Window Menu The DDFR Archivers Online Window Menu CONFIGURING DDFR SETTINGS FILES WHAT IS A SETTINGS FILE? USING SETTINGS FILES CREATING A NEW SETTINGS FILE ADDING RELAYS TO A DDFR SETTINGS FILE UPGRADING SETTINGS FILES TO A NEW DDFR FIRMWARE REVISION TRANSFERRING AND SAVING SETTINGS FILES ADDING SETTINGS FILES TO THE ENERVISTA DDFR ENVIRONMENT TRANSFERRING A SETTINGS FILE TO A DDFR UNIT PRINTING SETTINGS AND ACTUAL VALUES CONFIGURING THE DDFR WATCHDOGS TYPES OF WATCHDOG THE DDFR INTERNAL WATCHDOG THE DRIVESPACE WATCHDOG DriveSpace WatchDog Alarms Adding a DriveSpace WatchDog CONFIGURING THE MODBUS POLL RATE : THE DDFR AND RELAY INFORMATION RELAY INFORMATION ACTUAL VALUES RECORDS IN THE DDFR SETUP PROGRAM Viewing Event Records Viewing Waveform Records Viewing Data Logger Records (UR Relays Only) View Archiver Actual Values CONFIGURING THE EXTERNAL WATCHDOG TYPES OF WATCHDOG THE DDFR EXTERNAL WATCHDOG The External WatchDog Heartbeat Adding an External WatchDog CONFIGURING UR RELAYS FOR DDFR WATCHDOGS Virtual Input (VI) Commands FlexLogic : RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA THE DDFR SETUP ARCHIVER DESCRIPTION General Description Archiver Features DDFR ARCHIVER INSTALLATION Set up Remote Access from DDFR Setup ARCHIVER DIRECTORY AND FILE STRUCTURE CONFIGURING THE DDFR ARCHIVER GENERAL TOC II DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Archiver Configuration Method Archiver Configuration Method USING THE DDFR ARCHIVER PREFERENCES SCREEN Archiver Record Storage Maximum Retrieval Days Delete ALL Waveform and DataLogger files from the Archiver s Root Folder Delete ALL Events from the Archiver s Event Database VIEWING DATA IN THE DDFR ARCHIVER ARCHIVER RECORDS - GENERAL ARCHIVER EVENTS RECORDS ARCHIVER WAVEFORMS RECORDS Waveform File Access Waveform Merge Waveform Resample Viewing Retrieved Waveform Files Waveform Cursor Times Viewing Phasors Viewing Harmonics ARCHIVER DATA LOGGER RECORDS Viewing the Retrieved Data Logger Files Storage of Data Logger Records : MISCELLANEOUS CHANGE NOTES REVISION HISTORY CHANGES TO THE DDFR MANUAL INDEX DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL TOC III

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7 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin Distributed Digital Fault Recorder Chapter 1: Getting Started Getting Started 1.1 Ordering Ordering the DDFR Select the basic model and the desired features from the selection guide below: Table 1 1: Ordering Codes DDFR * * HI 120 to 230 VAC / 110 to 250 VDC HI Redundant 120 to 230 VAC / 110 to 250 VDC XX No redundant power supply DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-1

8 ABOUT YOUR NEW DDFR UNIT CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 1.2 About Your New DDFR Unit Cautions and Warnings Before attempting to install or use the DDFR unit, it is important that all DANGER and CAUTION indicators in this manual are reviewed in order to prevent personal injury, equipment damage and/or downtime. The above icons are used to indicate dangers, cautions and notes. The standard note icon emphasizes a specific point or indicates minor problems that may occur if instructions are not properly followed. The caution icon indicates that possible damage to equipment or data may occur if instructions are not properly followed. The danger icon provides users with a warning about the possibility of serious or fatal injury to themselves or others About the DDFR in General The Distributed Digital Fault Recorder (DDFR) you are about to set up, has been designed to provide you with a convenient and economical way to keep track of electrical system situations and problems using the latest in digital technology, by transferring readily available data from the GE relays currently operating in your facility, so that it can be used conveniently and effectively. The DDFR is, in fact, a highly effective data management device Background Enhancements to the fault and disturbance recording abilities of modern microprocessor based protection relays has eliminated the need to install costly equipment whose sole purpose is to record information about power system events. The DDFR is a substationhardened device built to protection relay standards that uses communications to retrieve Fault, Disturbance and Sequence of Event records recorded in existing protection relays and archive this critical data both locally and in a permanent enterprise network location. Fault and disturbance information is retrieved and stored from the protection relays within seconds of the file initially being recorded. Having this information quickly archived into a permanent location eliminates the risk of the files being overwritten in the finite storage space within the relay before users have had a chance to manually retrieve these files. International Standards Compliant When used with advanced protection relays such as the GE Multilin Universal Relay family, the DDFR complies with most international standards requirements for fault recording including: 1-2 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

9 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED ABOUT YOUR NEW DDFR UNIT Data Recording NERC - RFC-PRC IEEE NPCC ECAR Doc. #14 The DDFR detects that new information has been recorded in a relay and automatically retrieves and archives this data. Information that can be archived from protection relays includes: Transient Fault Records Sequence of Event Records Disturbance Records Sequence of Event Record (SOE) The DDFR retrieves the Event Records stored in protection relays distributed across a substation and merges all of these Events into a Station-Wide Sequence of Event Record. Connecting the protection relays to an IRIG-B time clock synchronizes the relay internal clocks with 1 millisecond accuracy and enables the DDFR to create a Station-Wide Event Record that is an exact representation of the sequence of operations that occurred in the substation. Transient Fault Records Transient Fault Records (also known as Oscillography records) recorded in protection relays are retrieved by the DDFR and stored in its internal memory space. All Transient Fault Records are archived using a naming convention that makes it easy for users to relate the Transient Fault records with a particular substation fault. Each record is stored with a name that includes the exact date and time at which the record was initially triggered. If the Transient Fault record was originally recorded in the relay as a COMTRADE file, the DDFR stores this record in its native format; if the protection relay stores its record in another format, such as a CSV file, the DDFR automatically converts this file into the COMTRADE-1999 format so that the record can be analyzed using a standard COMTRADE viewer. Disturbance Records Protection relays capable of recording Disturbance Records used for analyzing extended or evolving power system disturbances such as Voltage Sags or Swells, are retrieved and archived by the DDRF. All Disturbance Records are archived using a naming convention that makes it easy for users to relate the Disturbance records with a particular power system disturbance. Each record is stored with a name that includes the exact date and time at which the record was initially triggered. All disturbance records are stored in COMTRADE format. Automatic Data Management The DDFR is equipped with eight gigabytes of internal non-volatile memory that provides storage for several months of fault and disturbance information inside the DDFR. The data storage space available is constantly monitored by the DDFR to ensure that adequate space is available for storing any new data recorded by the protection relays. The DDFR has an automatic data clearing function that erases older stored data as the DDFR DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-3

10 ABOUT YOUR NEW DDFR UNIT CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED approaches its recording capacity. The DDFR erases this old data on a First-In-First-Out basis so that newer fault information is available when required, for analysis by engineering personnel. Local Disturbance Analysis Fault, Disturbance, and Sequence of Event Records archived in the DDFR can be viewed and analyzed locally in the substation by communicating directly with the DDFR using the EnerVista DDFR Setup Software. The DDFR Setup software includes an Event Record viewer for analyzing the station-wide Sequence of Event record, and a powerful COMTRADE viewer for analyzing the Transient Fault and Disturbance records Check the Contents of the Box When you open the DDFR box, you should find: one DDFR unit one software disk (CD) containing the EnerVista DDFR Setup software. manual. Note If there is any noticeable physical damage, or if any of the contents of the box are missing, please contact GE Multilin immediately Using this Manual This manual is designed with the assumption that you may or may not know about the principles of DDFR usage or EnerVista software in general. If you know little about DDFR usage, please read carefully what is written below, bearing in mind that GE Multilin is available to fully support your questions about any aspect of the product. If this is not the case, simply ignore those sections of the manual with which you are familiar. The manual is structured to guide you through the entire installation and configuration process, from opening the box, to: setting up the software on your PC setting up the DDFR(s) on the Ethernet network configuring the DDFR settings physically connecting the associated relays configuring the associated relays for use with the DDFR(s) retrieving and viewing information transferred from your relays to the DDFR(s) and into your computer. Any actions you have to undertake during any part of the installation and configuration processes, are indicated in the manual as follows: Open the box. This makes it easier to separate what you must physically do, from the surrounding product and process descriptions and explanations. 1-4 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

11 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED ABOUT YOUR NEW DDFR UNIT The Physical DDFR Unit Power Supply Each DDFR is supplied in one of two power supply types: AC: 120 V to 230 V DC: 110 V to 250 V -/N /L = Not Connected FIGURE 1 1: DDFR Terminal Block Please ensure, before connecting a DDFR to the power supply, that the unit you have in front of you is compatible with the power supply in your facility. Note Please ensure that you connect the DDFR to a UPS power supply in order to prevent data loss in the case of sudden power outage. LED Indicator Light A single green LED is located on the front of the DDFR. This LED indicates only that power is being supplied to the DDFR unit. Ethernet Communications Ports In the DDFR 2.0 unit, a single Ethernet communication port is provided at the rear of the DDFR. This port can be used for fresh setup and /or configuration of a new DDFR unit. Its main function is to act as the sole communication port for data from all relays in your facility to the DDFR unit and from this unit to your computers. In the DDFR 3.0 unit, a new Ethernet communication port along with a new IP address reset push button is added. This new Ethernet communication port is the external communication port. Its main function is for non-setting data communications between DDFR unit and DDFR data viewing and collecting systems, such as DDFR Archiver. The DDFR unit will reject any setting-requests sent through this external Ethernet communication port (see section 1.4: Setting Up Computer-to-DDFR Ethernet Communications). The new IP address reset push button in the DDFR 3.0 unit is provided to reset the IP address for the Internal Ethernet communication port back to factory default IP setting. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-5

12 ABOUT YOUR NEW DDFR UNIT CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Use it only if IP address setting for the Internal Ethernet communication port has been forgotten and could not be recalled. In DDFR 3.0 unit, the existing Ethernet communication port is named as the Internal Ethernet communication port. Its main function is for receiving setting requests from the DDFRPC Setup system to configure the DDFR unit (see chapter 3). In short, the DDFR unit you have purchased offers you the ability to configure your entire range of (DDFR-supported) relays and conveniently view and archive the fault information accumulated within these relays from the computer keyboard on your desk. The other Ethernet port (Eth2) will be used only to connect to a separate LAN with the sole purpose of providing access to the retrieved IED files. It will be read-only, allowing no configuration to either the DDFR or the connected IED s. IP reset switch A reset switch is provided at the rear of the DDFR. This switch will be used to reset the IP address to the factory settings, see chapter DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

13 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED ABOUT YOUR NEW DDFR UNIT Dimensions DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-7

14 INSTALLING THE ENERVISTA DDFR SETUP PROGRAM CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 1.3 Installing the EnerVista DDFR Setup Program The DDFR is configured using the EnerVista DDFR Setup software installed on an external PC or laptop. All configuration and interrogation of each DDFR is performed using this software package. Other EnerVista configurations - those specific to each of the relays in your facility - are unaffected by the EnerVista DDFR Setup software. The EnerVista relay software can be used, as always, online or offline, to configure, monitor, maintain and troubleshoot the operation of individual relay functions. The EnerVista DDFR Setup software operates as follows: The EnerVista DDFR Setup program communicates to the DDFR through the Ethernet port located on the DDFR (see section 1.5.1: Attaching Field Devices (Relays) to the DDFR). If the DDFR is connected to an Ethernet Switch, the EnerVista Setup software simply communicates through one of the Ethernet ports on this switch to the DDFR. The EnerVista DDFR Setup Software has the same look and feel as the standard EnerVista setup programs used for programming GE Multilin protection relays such as the UR and SR families. See figure below. FIGURE 1 2: EnerVista DDFR Setup Program 1-8 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

15 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED INSTALLING THE ENERVISTA DDFR SETUP PROGRAM Hardware Requirements - DDFR Setup and Monitoring Software The following minimum requirements must be met for the DDFR Setup software to operate on your computer. Pentium class or higher processor (Pentium II 300 MHz or better recommended) Microsoft Windows 2000, XP 64 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended) Minimum of 50 MB hard disk space (200 MB recommended) Hardware Requirements - DDFR Archiver The following requirements must be met for (1) the DDFR Archiver software to operate effectively on your computer, and (2) effective archival of potentially large amounts of data from DDFRs in the field. Pentium class or higher processor (Pentium II 300 MHz or better recommended) Microsoft Windows Professional, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, Windows XP Professional 1 GB of RAM (minimum 512 MB recommended) 100 GB hard disk space (minimum 200 MB recommended) Setting Up the EnerVista Software EnerVista DDFR Setup After ensuring the above minimum hardware requirements are met, use the following procedure to install the DDFR software from the GE EnerVista CD. Insert the GE EnerVista CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click the Install Now button and follow the installation instructions to install the EnerVista Launchpad software on your local PC. After Launchpad is installed, start Launchpad. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-9

16 INSTALLING THE ENERVISTA DDFR SETUP PROGRAM CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Click the IED Setup button on the main EnerVista Launchpad screen, to open the IED Setup. Click the Add Product button to open the Add Product dialog: Click the from CD radio button at the top of the window. Select the DDFR from the Add Product window as shown above. Click the Add Now button to install the DDFR Setup Software, then follow the installation instructions DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

17 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED INSTALLING THE ENERVISTA DDFR SETUP PROGRAM Once the DDFR Setup is installed, the DDFR icon will appear in the IED Setup window, as shown on the right hand side of figure 1-3 below. Note If at any time you are updating the DDFR software, select the Web radio button to ensure the most recent software release. FIGURE 1 3: Launchpad IED Setup window DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-11

18 SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 1.4 Setting Up Computer-to-DDFR Ethernet Communications Checking the Communications Setup in Your Computer Before proceeding with setting up computer-to-ddfr Ethernet communications, you must check the communications setup in your PC. Note New DDFRs are factory configured as follows: Table 1 2: Default DDFR IP Configuration Ethernet Port IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Internal Ethernet Port External Ethernet Port All DDFRs must be reconfigured with your own unique IP Addresses. This is done as follows: On the main screen of your PC, with the DDFRPC Setup application installed, click the Start button. Select Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt The black "DOS" screen will appear. Type ipconfig, and press Enter A window similar to the one shown below will appear: If your ipconfig screen shows a single Ethernet Adaptor, proceed to section 1.4.2: Making the Initial Setup Connection. If your IP Address is n, and the Subnet Mask is n.0, go ahead and directly Discover the new DDFR (go to section 1.4.2) If the ipconfig screen shows more than one Ethernet adaptor, go to section 1.4.2: Making the Initial Setup Connection and try to detect the new DDFR. If the system does not detect the new DDFR, follow the procedure shown in section 1.4.3: Using the EnerVista DDFR Communication Setup Screens DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

19 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS Making the Initial Setup Connection Once the EnerVista DDFR software is installed, but before you attempt to configure the DDFR settings, the software has to recognize the existence of each of your new DDFRs. There two ways to connect the DDFR unit s 2 Ethernet communication ports to your networks: Method 1: Connect the DDFR unit s Internal Ethernet communication port to the subnet where your IEDs are connected. In this subnet, the DDFR unit can fully access your IEDs to collect data from them. The DDFR Setup system connected in this subnet has both read and the write access to the DDFR unit. In other words, the DDFR Setup system can not only view data collected in the DDFR unit, but can also configure the DDFR unit. Connect the DDFR unit s External Ethernet communication port to the subnet (other than the IED subnet) where your other systems have read-only access to the DDFR unit. Your DDFR Setup system in this subnet is able to view only the data collected in the DDFR unit. Any setting requests attempted from the DDFR Setup system in this subnet are rejected. Your DDFR Archiver system should be set up in this subnet to collect data from the DDFR units. If you already have a separate network infrastructure setup with your IEDs isolated from your corporate network, or if you intend to set up a network infrastructure in such manner, you should use this approach to connect the DDFR unit to your network infrastructure. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-13

20 SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED FIGURE 1 4: External and Internal ports linked to different switches belonging to either a different subnet or the same subnet. Method 2: If your network infrastructure does not isolate your IEDs from your corporate network, or you do not intend to isolate the IEDs from the rest of the systems in your network, you can simply just connect the Internal Ethernet communication port to your network and leave the External Ethernet communication port unused. In this network setting, both your DDFR Archiver system and DDFR Setup system connect to the DDFR unit by the Internal Ethernet communication port, which is the same as DDFR 2.0 unit DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

21 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS FIGURE 1 5: External port is not used. lnternal port is linked to the switch to which all IEDs, DDFRSetup, and DDFRArchiver are connected. After choosing which method to use to connect the DDFR unit into your network infrastructure, you are ready to use the DDFR Setup application to discover and properly configure the DDFR unit. There are two ways of doing this: Method 1: Connect each DDFR s Internal Ethernet communication port directly to a switch on your Ethernet network and follow the procedure below (section 1.4.3: Using the EnerVista DDFR Communication Setup Screens) for each DDFR unit as you connect each unit. If you have several DDFR units to set up, connect them and set up their Ethernet Communications parameters one at a time. Method 2: If you prefer to place your DDFR units on the bench or desktop and configure each directly from your computer, Connect each DDFR unit s Internal Ethernet communication port to your computer individually, using a small, local, PC-type Ethernet switch box. Set up its Ethernet communication parameters according to the procedure shown below (section 1.4.3: Using the EnerVista DDFR Communication Setup Screens). In either of the above cases, once each DDFR is set up to communicate, you can immediately continue to configure the settings for that DDFR. See Chapter 3 for details. Alternatively, you may want to set up all of your DDFRs to communicate, and connect them to your main network before starting to configure your DDFR settings. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-15

22 SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Using the EnerVista DDFR Communication Setup Screens Connect a single DDFR to your Ethernet network using one of the methods indicated above. Ensure that the Ethernet cables are securely attached to both your computer and the Ethernet switch. Open the main EnerVista DDFR Setup screen by going into the GE Power Management folder in your computer Start menu. Note The DDFR is shipped from the Factory with the following default network parameters. These parameters must be reconfigured immediately to ensure that Network IP address conflicts do not occur. Table 1 3: Default DDFR IP Configuration Ethernet Port IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Internal Ethernet Port External Ethernet Port To reconfigure the DDFR network parameters in your new DDFR, 1-16 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

23 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS Press the DDFR Setup button at the top left of the screen, or alternatively select Communications > DDFR Setup from the main menu, to open the DDFR Setup Screen as shown in figure 1-4 below: FIGURE 1 6: DDFR Setup Screen Note When the DDFR Setup button is pressed, the Setup application will search to see if there is an unconfigured DDFR (ie: a DDFR unit with default factory IP address for its Internal Ethernet Port) connected on the local hub. If an existing DDFR is found on your network using the default IP address ( ) - your new DDFR unit should be the only one - a DDFR Configuration Tool will appear as shown below: Click Yes to proceed. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-17

24 SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED If the DDFR unit is currently locked, DDFR Setup will remind you that it is locked and that DDFR Setup is going to unlock the DDFR. Click OK to proceed. After the DDFR is successfully unlocked, the IP Address configuration window is presented. Use the DDFR Configuration Tool to set the IP address of this DDFR to a valid IP address to be used within the domain of your network. Input the new IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway parameters into the DDFR Configuration Tool. Note You must configure the new DDFR with a valid IP address: Set the IP address to a static IP address. This is when you enter the IP manually into the DDFR. A valid IP for each DDFR installed should be requested from the IT department to ensure that Network IP address conflicts do not occur DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

25 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS Press GO. Press Yes to confirm the IP configuration. The DDFR IP Address configuration is now changed. The DDFR Setup will automatically perform a clock synchronization. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-19

26 SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Press OK. The DDFR Setup screen will remain: Note If for any reason (firewall, network configuration, etc.) you cannot "Discover" a DDFR, you can manually add it into the DDFR environment using DDFR Setup, provided you know the IP Address of the DDFR unit. To add a DDFR manually, proceed as follows: Click the Add DDFR button to define the new DDFR The newly configured DDFR appears as shown, with its default name, New DDFR1 Enter the desired name in the DDFR Name field and a description (optional). Enter the IP Address of the DDFR DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

27 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS Click the Read Order Code button to connect to the DDFR and transfer the Order Code and firmware Version number from the DDFR. If a communications error occurs, ensure that the Ethernet communications values correspond to the actual assigned setting values. If you wish to give the DDFR a new name, insert the new name in the DDFR Name field, then click OK. The new name will be saved in the DDFR. Note If you have already assigned a (meaningful) name to the DDFR and you press the Read Order Code button, the name will be changed automatically to the latest DDFR name assigned. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-21

28 SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED The new device will be added to the DDFR Site List located on the upper left side of the main EnerVista DDFR Setup screen. FIGURE 1 7: DDFR Site List (Online Window) FIGURE 1 8: DDFR Site List (Online Window) Expanded The new DDFR unit has now been configured for Ethernet communication DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

29 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS Setting up with Multiple NIC in your PC with DDFR Setup Installed If your DDFR Setup cannot "Discover" the factory-configured DDFR unit, and you have multiple NICs in your DDFR Setup computer, please proceed as follows: Select Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connections. Select Local Area Connection. Select Protocol. Select Internet Protocol > TCP/IP, then press Properties. A window similar to the one shown below will appear: Note down your current TCP/IP configuration. If your current TCP/IP setting is static, note down your IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway, as well as your Preferred and Alternate DNS servers. Click on the Use the following IP address radio button if you have a dynamic IP Address. Write the IP Address settings shown below, in the appropriate boxes. You can leave the DNS Server section empty. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-23

30 SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Press OK. Launch the EnerVista DDFR Setup program. Click on the DDFR Setup button. The DDFR Setup window will appear as follows: Press the Discover DDFRs button. Once the Setup program has competed its routine, the window will show the discovered DDFRs and a warning window will appear, as shown below: 1-24 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

31 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS Press Yes. The IP Address of the DDFR shown highlighted on the left side of the window, is the factoryinstalled IP Address, which has to be changed. At the top right side of the window, type a name and a description for the DDFR. The Order Code and Version fields at the bottom of the window will be filled in automatically when the DDFR is discovered. Press OK. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-25

32 SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED The main EnerVista DDFR screen will now show the newly discovered DDFR (along with any existing DDFRs). Expand the menu for this DDFR by clicking on its +/- button. Expand the Maintenance menu. Click on the Configure IP option When asked "Are you sure you want to change the DDFR s IP Address configuration?", press the Yes button. The DDFR IP Configuration window shown above, will appear. Using the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway information given to you by your IT department, fill in this information on the IP Configuration window for the Internal Port of the DDFR. If you choose to use the External Port on the DDFR, you can configure it at the same time. Please refer to section 1.4.3: Using the EnerVista DDFR Communication Setup Screens and section 1.4.8: IP Address configuration for details. Press Save & Continue DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

33 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS When asked "Are you sure...", make sure you entered the correct IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway information, then click the Yes button and change the IP setting in the DDFR. The system will attempt to connect to the DDFR using the new IP Address. If you have entered the same subnet in the external and internal ports, a message will appear reminding you that they can't be configured using the same subnet. When the "Can t connect..." window appears, click OK. The warning window will disappear, leaving the DDFR IP Configuration window, as shown at the bottom right of the above image. Click the Cancel button. Go back to the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) window as follows: Select Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connections. Select Local Area Connection. Select Protocol. Select Internet Protocol > TCP/IP, then press Properties. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-27

34 SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Restore your original (computer) IP configuration. In the example above, dynamic (automatic) IP address assignment is used. If your IP Address is static, click on the "Use the following IP address" radio button and manually input your original configuration, which you noted down at the beginning. Click OK. You now have to delete the DDFR from the Setup screen, and "rediscover" it with its new IP Address: 1-28 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

35 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS On the main EnerVista DDFR Setup screen, click on the DDFR Setup button. The DDFR Setup window will appear: Highlight the DDFR you have just installed. Press the Delete button. The following Warning window will appear: DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-29

36 SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Click on Yes. On the DDFR Setup screen, press the Discover DDFRs button. After a short time, a message window will appear indicating information about your discovered DDFR(s) DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

37 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS Click OK. Check out your DDFRs to ensure that none of them contain the original, factory-installed, IP Address. You can now go ahead and configure the new DDFR for the relays to which it will be connected. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-31

38 SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Using the Discover DDFR Button The Discover DDFR button allows you to automatically search out and add already configured DDFRs to the DDFR Site List (Online window). A message box will appear which indicates how many new DDFRs were found and how many were added to the system. Note The Discover feature may not work in network configurations where firewalls and/or routers are between the DDFR Setup and the DDFRs. The Discover feature broadcasts a UDP enquiry packet to which the DDFRs respond. If both Internal Ethernet Port and External Ethernet Port of your DDFR unit are connected to the same switch/hub and are given the IP addresses in the subnet, DDFR Setup can discover both IP addresses, however, it only adds the DDFR by the IP address of the Internal Port. To use the Discover feature, the procedure is as follows: Once all the new DDFRs have been set up, and are connected to the appropriate Ethernet network, Open the main EnerVista DDFR Setup screen DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

39 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS Press the DDFR Setup button at the top left of the EnerVista DDFR Setup screen. The DDFR Setup window will appear as shown: Note that in the above DDFR Setup window there are no DDFRs listed under the DDFR menu heading. Press the Discover DDFR button at the top left of the DDFR Setup window. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-33

40 SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED In this example, three existing (but unlisted - "undiscovered") DDFRs appear in the DDFR Setup window, listed under the DDFR menu heading: FIGURE 1 9: "Discovering" new DDFRs If necessary, make adjustments to the DDFR Names and Descriptions. If any of the Ethernet communication parameters are the default parameters (shipped with each new DDFR unit) these must be changed to parameters supplied by your IT Department. Other changes may be made to existing Ethernet parameters if you need to revise these parameters. For each DDFR, press the Read Order Code button to automatically insert the appropriate DDFR Order Code and Version number. Note If you have already assigned a (meaningful) name to the DDFR and you press the Read Order Code button, the name will be changed automatically to the latest name assigned. When finished, press OK. The DDFR Setup window disappears leaving the main EnerVista DDFR Setup screen. The "discovered" DDFRs have been added to the DDFR Site List (Online window) on the left side of the main EnerVista DDFR Setup Screen, as shown: 1-34 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

41 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS Expanding the DDFRs shows the configuration parameters: The newly set-up DDFRs are now ready to have their relay settings configured. Note For information on configuring DDFR relay settings, please refer to Chapter 3 of this manual. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-35

42 SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Setting up Archiver Communication Before communication to the DDFR Archiver can be set up, you first have to set up DDFRPC Remote Access in your DDFR Archiver installation. Please refer to section : Set up Remote Access from DDFR Setup on how to set up DDFRPC Remote Access in the DDFR Archiver system. If the DDFR Remote Access is not properly set up in your DDFR Archiver system, you can t set up communication to the DDFR Archiver in DDFR Setup. Click on the the DDFR Setup button to show the DDFR Setup window:. Click on the DDFR Archivers tree item. Click on the Add button. Fill in the Archiver s IP Address. Press the Read Order Code button. The Archiver will be assigned a name by the system DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

43 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS Assign the Archiver a new name, if desired. When complete, press the OK button to save the setup. Note If you do not have easy access to your Archiver (PC) IP Address, you can get it as follows: On the main Windows screen, select Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. On the black Command Prompt (screen), type ipconfig. A block of text will appear. Note down the IP Address shown; this is the IP Address of the Archiver located on this particular computer Using the IP address reset button In the DDFR 3.0 unit, a push button is added in the external port card for the purpose of resetting the internal port IP address to the factory default IP address configuration / / If you somehow forget the IP address for the internal port, you can use following procedure: Use a pin to push this button for around 5 seconds. Wait 5 minutes. Have your DDFR Setup PC connected to the network to which the DDFR unit s internal port is connected. Click the DDFR Setup button to launch the DDFR Setup window. Click the Discover DDFRs button to start the DDFR discovery. Please follow the instructions in section 1.4.2: Making the Initial Setup Connection and 1.4.3: Using the EnerVista DDFR Communication Setup Screens to configure the IP address for the DDFR internal port, which has been set to the factory default IP address. If you forget the IP address configuration for only the internal port, you should use this IP reset button. Otherwise, please do not use it. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-37

44 SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED IP Address configuration You can configure IP addresses for both the internal port and the external port. Click Configure IP under Maintenance in DDFR tree. If your DDFR unit is currently locked, DDFR Setup will ask you to unlock the DDFR first. The IP configuration window pops up so that you can configure the IP addresses for both the internal and external ports. If you decide not to use the external port (please refer to section 1.4.3: Using the EnerVista DDFR Communication Setup Screens), please do not select the Use External port connection check box. In such a case, the external port of the DDFR unit would not be used. However, if you decide to use the external port, please make sure that you have the network cable plugged into the external port and connected to the switch/hub. When both the external and internal ports are used, you cannot configure both IP addresses in the same subnet. The purpose of introducing the export port in DDFR 3.0 unit was to separate the network of IEDs from the rest of the enterprise network, and to provide protection for the IEDs. Access to the IED network from the rest of the enterprise network is restricted or prohibited. The DDFR unit can have its internal port connected to the IED network, and its external port connected to the rest of the enterprise network. In this situation, the IP address for the external port should not be in the same subnet as the IP address for the internal port. The IP Configuration window enforces this rule DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

45 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-39

46 SETTING UP RELAY-TO-DDFR COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 1.5 Setting up Relay-to-DDFR Communication Attaching Field Devices (Relays) to the DDFR Devices communicate with the DDFR via Ethernet only. Depending on the types and number of devices (sometimes known as "assets" - see below) installed in your facility, you may have to use a converter - GE Multilin s MultiNet converter, for example - to convert to Ethernet from a variety of other communication types. Once all communication types have been converted to Ethernet this way, at least one MultiLink (Ethernet) switch will be necessary to allow you to 1. connect the computer via Ethernet to the DDFRs for configuration and/or data collection purposes, and 2. assemble all Ethernet relay outputs, from original Ethernet or converted sources, to communicate to each DDFR via the single Ethernet cable connected to the Internal Ethernet Port (with IP address reset button) of that DDFR Attaching Ethernet-based Relays FIGURE 1 10: Typical Ethernet-based DDFR-to-Relay Communications 1-40 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

47 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED SETTING UP RELAY-TO-DDFR COMMUNICATION Attaching RS485-based Relays FIGURE 1 11: Typical RS485-based DDFR-to-Relay Communications DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-41

48 SETTING UP RELAY-TO-DDFR COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED Attaching RS232-based Relays FIGURE 1 12: Typical RS232-based DDFR-to-Relay Communications Attaching Multiple Relay Communication Types to the DDFR FIGURE 1 13: Typical DDFR-to-Relay Mixed Communications 1-42 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

49 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin Distributed Digital Fault Recorder Chapter 2: Product Description Product Description 2.1 Overview Benefits of Distributed vs Centralized Digital Fault Recording Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the substation wiring method, data collection, and communication architecture for a centralized Digital Fault Recorder versus that of a Distributed Digital Fault Recorder. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2-1

50 OVERVIEW CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Centralized DFR System In the centralized DFR system, every station connection point is duplicated and connected via separate wiring, to the DFR for measurement. All information from each asset is directly recorded on the DFR, requiring appropriate duplicate wiring from the asset in question, to both the relay and the digital fault recorder for each measurement taken. The internal recording systems integral to GE Multilin relays, are not used. FIGURE 2 1: Centralized Digital Fault RecorderSystem Distributed DFR System (DDFR) In the distributed DFR (DDFR) the data recording facilities already built into the GE Multilin protection relays, record all information. This data is retrieved by the station DDFR(s) and stored and processed for analysis. No duplicate station wiring is required; data from the GE Multilin relays is routed to the DDFR(s) by simple network wiring (usually already installed) and from the DDFR(s) to the computer-based analysis system (the DDFR Archiver) via an Ethernet connection. 2-2 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

51 CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW FIGURE 2 2: Distributed Digital Fault Recorder System (DDFR) Features of the GE Multilin DDFR System The GE Multilin DDFR system collects events, oscillography and data logger files from the data recording facilities built into your already installed UR, SR, and F650 relays (see chapter 5), and stores them for later viewing in the PC-based DDFR Archiver. The DDFR thus affords you the opportunity to make full use of the disturbance data collection facility designed into your relays. Such data is automatically sent to the DDFR upon preset triggering of events monitored by each of your relays. Note DDFR system collects only UR data loggers that have been configured for trigger mode The Distributed Digital Fault Recorder (DDFR) Records, archives, and provides analysis of power system disturbance data recorded in protective relaying devices distributed across the substation. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2-3

52 OVERVIEW CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Provides enterprise-wide recording and archiving along with all of the disturbance analysis tools needed for you to analyze the causes of power system problems. Provides all the data recording functionality of a centralized Digital Fault Recorder with respect to the number of digital data points and analog channels monitored, the sample rate of data recordings, and the length of records recorded. Provides a method for archiving the data stored locally in the DDFR hardware, to a PC-based Archiver (see below) providing permanent data storage and hence system-wide disturbance analysis at your convenience. Provides two Ethernet communication ports for connecting the DDFR to your IED network via its Internal Ethernet Port, and to your normal enterprise network by its External Ethernet Port. DDFR setting requests can be accepted by the DDFR only through its Internal Ethernet Port connection. All setting requests sent to the External Ethernet Port are simply rejected by the DDFR. Only data-read requests can be granted by the DDFR through the External Ethernet Port connection The DDFR Archiver The Archiver is used to automatically archive in a central (usually remote) location, the data collected in DDFRs distributed throughout the power system,. This tool provides you with a single convenient location from which to analyze power system events gathered from DDFRs connected to GE Multilin protection relays. 2-4 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

53 CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION GE MULTILIN RELAY FIRMWARE SUPPORT 2.2 GE Multilin Relay Firmware Support DDFR-Supported Relay Firmware Versions Relay Series Relay Firmware Level(s) Supported SR 750/ x - 7.2x x - 5.0x x - 5.1x x - 4.0x UR B30 2.6x - 5.6x B90 3.0x - 4.6x C30 2.6x - 5.6x C60 2.6x - 5.6x C70 5.2x - 5.6x D30 3.0x - 5.6x D60 2.6x - 5.6x F35 2.6x - 5.6x F60 2.6x - 5.6x G30 4.4x - 5.6x G x - 5.6x L30 5.6x L60 2.6x - 5.6x L90 2.6x - 5.6x M60 2.6x - 5.6x N60 3.4x - 5.6x T35 2.8x - 5.6x T60 2.6x - 5.6x 650 F DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2-5

54 SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2.3 Specifications The DDFR is a stand-alone data management device suitable for substation environments, which records all station disturbances without the need for any additional hardware or software products. Note Specfications are subject to change without notice Hardware Specifications DDFR UNIT: Enclosure:...Metal cased enclosure Mounting:...19 inch rack mountable Operating System:...Windows Embedded XP operating system and all other required software applications Operating temperature: C to +70 C Power supply:...110vdc to 250 VDC and 120VAC to 230VAC Optional Redundant Power Supply:...As above Hard Drive Type:...DOM (Disk On Module), and Flash hard-drive Hard Drive Capacity:...Total of 10 Gigabytes storage (minimum) Cooling:...Convection fanless Ethernet Ports:...2 rear 100Mbit copper Ethernet ports Indicators:...Single front LED (green) indicating power to DDFR Standards:...Conformance to all standard IEEE and IEC specifications for substation devices. IP Address Reset Button:...1 sunken IP Address reset button RELAY SUPPORT UR family of relays:...b30, C30, C60, C70, D30, D60, F35, F60, G30, G60, L30, L60, L90, M60, T35, T60 (including the B90 and N60) SR family of relays:...sr469, SR489, SR745, SR750, SR series:...f650 ETHERNET PORT 10/100Base-TX media type:...rj45 connector Typical distance: metres SNTP clock synchronization POWER SUPPLY Nominal DC voltage: to 250 VDC Minimum DC voltage:...88 VDC Maximum DC voltage: VDC Nominal AC voltage: to 230 VAC Minimum AC voltage:...88 VAC Maximum AC voltage: VAC Voltage withstand:...continuous at 275 V to neutral 1 minute/hour at 420 V to neutral Voltage Loss Holdup:...85 ms at 125 VDC 300 ms at 220 VDC Power consumption:...30 W 2-6 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

55 CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS Test Specifications PRODUCTION TESTS Dielectric Strength: VDC ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY IMMUNITY Power supply and outputs: kv common mode 1.0 kv differential mode Communication ports: kv common mode Electrostatic Discharge:...IEC IEC Metallic parts:...6 kv Contact discharge Plastic parts:...8 kv Air discharge Radiated Radio Frequency:...IEC , ANSI C Envelop port:...10 V/m 35 V/m Fast Transient:...IEC ANSI C Power supply and outputs:...4 kv, 2.5 khz Communication ports:...2 kv, 5 khz Surge Immunity:...IEC IEC Line to line:...0.5, 1.0 kv Line to Earth:...0.5, 1.0, 2.0 kv Conducted Immunity:...IEC IEC Severity level:...10 Vemf Severity level:...10 Vemf Power Frequency Magnetic Field:...IEC second: A/m 1 minute:...30 A/m Pulse Magnetic Field:...IEC (1000 A/m) Power Supply:...IEC Variations and Interruption:...IEC ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY EMISSIVITY Conducted Emissions:...IEC Radiated Emissions:...IEC SAFETY AC Test:...IEC Circuit to circuit: kv, 50 Hz, 1 minute Circuit to ground: kv, 50 Hz, 1 minute Impulse Test:...IEC Isolation Resistance:...IEC TEMPERATURE Cold:...IEC Test Ad: ºC, 16 hours Dry Heat:...IEC Test Bd:...+75ºC, 16 hours Damp Heat Cyclic:...IEC Test Db:...95% r.h., 25º to 55º, 6 cycles MECHANICS Vibrations:...IEC DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2-7

56 SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Envelope:...Class 2 Shock and Bump:...IEC Envelope:...Class 1 Seismic:...IEC Envelope:...Class Environmental Specifications OPERATING TEMPERATURE Cold: degc Dry heat:...70 degc OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Humidity (non-condensing):...95% Altitude: metres IP rating:...32 (front) Approvals and Certification CERTIFICATION CE LVD 2006/95/EC CE EMC 2004/108/EC EMC TESTS Electrostatic Discharge - Air and Direct EN/IEC :1997 / EN/IEC :1995 8KV air and 6KV Contact Electrical Fast Transient / Burst Immunity-Capacitive Clamp EN/IEC :2002 / EN/IEC :2004 2KV, 5Khz (4KV 2.5Khz IEEE ESD IEEE C :2001 8KV Surge Immunity EN/IEC :2002 /EN/IEC :2005 1KV diff, 2KV com IEC & IEEE Damped Oscillatory Burst 1Mhz IEEE C :2002 & EN/IEC :2005 Voltage Dip; 2. Voltage Interruption; EN/IEC :2004 RF Immunity MHz & Mhz. Conducted RF Immunity 150Khz -80 MHz Power Frequency Magnetic Field Immunity EN/IEC :2005 & ETP 5.2 EN/IEC :2001 / EN/IEC :1996 EN/IECIEC : KV 1Mhz Com and Diff(communication: 1KV) 30, 60 % reduction & 100% red 10V/m Pulse Magnetic Field immunity EN/IEC : A/m Conducted Emissions EN :2001) CISPR22 Radiated Emissions EN :2001) CISPR22 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS EN/IEC :2000 & ETP EN/IEC :2000 & ETP Vrms Am 80% mod 30A/m continuous 300A/m short duration Class A Class A Relative Humidity Cyclic EN/IEC : % RH, 6days Cold Temperature EN/IEC :1990, 1993am -20 deg C (cold start up) 2-8 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

57 CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS Dry Heat Temperature EN/IEC :1994,1993am, +70deg C (hot start up) 1994am MECHANICAL TESTS Shock; 2. Bump; EN/IEC :1996 Class 1 FUNCTIONAL TESTS Voltage Effects - Over Voltage ETP910 Sec % Voltage Effects - Under Voltage ETP910 Sec % SAFETY TESTS EN : ) Dielectric 2000VAC 2) Impulse 5KV 3) Insulation Resistance 500VDC Ingress of Solid Objects; 2. Ingress of Water; (IP) IEC Not conducted DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2-9

58 SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2-10 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

59 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin Distributed Digital Fault Recorder Chapter 3: DDFR Configuration DDFR Configuration 3.1 Configuration Options Configuration - An Explanation Having set up your DDFR(s) for Ethernet communication, the next stage is to configure the settings of the DDFR(s) - that is, set up an environment that will allow each DDFR to communicate with all the relays ("devices") connected to it. In order to do this, the EnerVista DDFR Setup Software lets you create what are known as Settings Files. You can create and configure your Settings Files offline (see 3.3.2: Using Settings Files), but because the DDFR Setup has password protection that limits individual access to the DDFR units, you must set up your password before you attempt to go online to configure the individual DDFRs on your system. By default, the security functionality in the DDFR Setup is set to OFF Password Accessibility Groups The DDFR system operates with several default password accessibility groups. Individuals added to these groups are automatically given the rights associated with that group. Administrators have full rights to make changes or send commands to the DDFR. Those with Administrator rights also have access to change the security rights of any accessibility group or user on the DDFR. Users have rights applied to them, selected according to their requirements, by the Administrator. The available rights are as follows: Data Entry Actual Values DDFR Lock DDFR Setup DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3-1

60 CONFIGURATION OPTIONS CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION Watchdogs SyncClock Clear Data Firmware Update Admin Setting Up Your Password The default password for the Administrator in DDFR Setup, is "DDFR". For any new user created, the default password is "password". To change this, From the main menu, select Security > Change Password Follow the instructions on the screen DDFR Configuration Techniques Single DDFR Unit You can configure the (relay) settings for a single DDFR unit using either a direct connection - connected via an Ethernet cable to the configuring computer on the bench or desktop, or an indirect connection - the DDFR connected to an existing system, and the configuring computer connected to this system via a (GE MultiLink) switch. The latter is the more convenient approach. In both cases, the DDFR must be connected to the network via its Internal Ethernet Port, through which the setting requests must be granted regardless of DDFR Setup security settings. 3-2 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

61 CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION OPTIONS Multiple DDFR Units You can configure the (relay) settings for each DDFR directly, as discussed above, then connect all the units to the existing system, or you can connect all the units to the existing system and configure the settings of each of them "indirectly" with the configuring computer connected to this system via a (GE MultiLink) switch. Again, the latter is the more convenient approach. Note You cannot connect multiple DDFR units, each having the factory default IP Address to the network. You must configure each such DDFR unit with its own unique IP Address, one at a time. Please refer to section 1.4: Setting up Computer-to-DDFR Ethernet Communications "Fresh" and "Preset" Configuring In both of the above configuration situations, you can transfer configuration parameters to each of the DDFRs using either, new "fresh" individual parameters; parameters that you can transfer immediately - parameter by parameter - to each DDFR unit, or complete "preset" configuration parameter files - Settings Files - for each unit, already set up and saved in the configuring computer. This creation of complete sets of "preset" configuration parameters (Settings Files) can be done while the computer and DDFR unit are connected to the system (ie: online) - that is, parameters are transferred to each DDFR unit immediately, saving these parameters on the computer in the process - or with the DDFR units disconnected (ie: offline) - that is, saved on the computer then transferred to the respective DDFRs at a later, more convenient, time. Figure 3-2 below shows how "Device Setup" (another way of referring to DDFR Configuration) can be accessed from either the Online or Offline window Reconfiguration To reconfigure the parameters of any of the DDFR units in your system, generally it s a simple job to reconfigure the units online using the above "fresh" or "preset" techniques. For details, see section 3.3: Configuring DDFR Settings Files. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3-3

62 USING ENERVISTA DDFR SETUP SOFTWARE CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION 3.2 Using EnerVista DDFR Setup Software The EnerVista DDFR Menu Bar The DDFR Setup menu bar layout is similar to that used by all EnerVista Setup applications. FIGURE 3 1: DDFR Setup Menu Bar Enervista DDFR Online and Offline Window Structures tin DDFR Online Window DDFR Offline Window FIGURE 3 2: DDFR Online and Offline Windows 3-4 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

63 CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION USING ENERVISTA DDFR SETUP SOFTWARE The EnerVista DDFR Online Window (Site List) The DDFR Online Window, is shown below: The Online Window has been expanded to show the menu for one particular DDFR device, called "Substation 1." Immediately below, we describe the DDFR Online window menu components. Below this, we describe the DDFR Archivers Online Window menu The DDFR Online Window Menu ) FIGURE 3 3: The DDFR Online Window (Site List) - Unexpanded The EnerVista Setup Program Site List, lists all the DDFR s to which you can communicate directly for settings configuration and data interrogation. The DDFRs listed in this window are arranged in a menu tree format each of which can be expanded to display the menu categories and items available for that DDFR. There are 5 main menu header categories in the Online window: Device Definition, Settings, Commands, Actual Values, and Maintenance. The Device Definition menu displays information about the hardware and firmware installed on that DDFR DDFR ID: Factory preset ID for the DDFR unit - not changeable. Order Code: The Order Code that was automatically inserted when you pressed the Read Order Code button while setting up the DDFR Firmware Revision (Version) Level: As above IP Address: The IP Address of the DDFR Description: Your description of the DDFR for easy identification of the unit. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3-5

64 USING ENERVISTA DDFR SETUP SOFTWARE CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION. FIGURE 3 4: The Device Definition Menu The Settings menu contains all the menu items and settings required for setting up the DDFR to retrieve records from the protection relays in the station, and for setting up appropriate watchdogs in the DDFR. In DDFR 3.0, settings requests can only be granted if sent through the connection from DDFR Setup to the DDFR s internal port. DDFR Lock: Click to access the DDFR Lock/Unlock dialog on the right-hand section of the main window. Before DDFR settings can be changed, the DDFR Lock/Unlock status has to be set to Unlock. Once you have changed any DDFR settings, the Lock/ Unlock status should be reset to Lock. Before closing the EnerVista DDFR Setup application, make sure the DDFR status is Lock. If any of the DDFR units are not locked, DDFR Setup application will inform you of this and will ask you to lock the DDFR Unit before exiting from DDFR Setup application. Lock the equipment before powering it off, in order to prevent damage. In case of accidental power-off situations, the use of a UPS power supply is essential. Device Setup: Click to configure new relays or change the configuration of existing relays, attached to this DDFR. This dialog appears in a separate dialog box. Watchdogs: Click to view the DDFR DriveSpace Watchdog configuration (fixed) and view/configure your External Watchdogs. 3-6 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

65 CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION USING ENERVISTA DDFR SETUP SOFTWARE FIGURE 3 5: The Settings Menu Modbus Poll Rate: If the DDFR unit is version 3.00, the modbus poll rate item is presented in Settings. Click to view and configure the modbus poll rates for event/waveform and data logger. The valid modbus poll rate is between 1 second and 3600 seconds (1 hour). The Commands menu contains: Synchronize Clock: Click to synchonize the DDFR real-time clock with that of the computer. Clear Data: Click to clear event/waveform/datalog already collected in DDFR unit. Reset DDFR: Click to force a DDFR system reboot. In DDFR 3.0, commands can be granted only through the connection from DDFR Setup to the DDFR s internal port. Note Before clicking on Clear Data, make sure you have archived the information contained in the DDFR, using the DDFR Archiver, as all the event/waveform/datalog will be deleted. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3-7

66 USING ENERVISTA DDFR SETUP SOFTWARE CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION FIGURE 3 6: The Commands Menu. The Actual Values menu contains all the menu items and appropriate fields required for allowing you to select which records and information to view for interrogating data Events: Click to view the DDFR Event viewer in a separate window. Most recent 300 to 500 events per device, depending on number of devices configured in the DDFR unit. Waveforms: Click to view a listing of Waveforms in the right hand section of the main window. Click on any Waveform to see a COMTRADE view of that Waveform. Most recent 10 to 50 waveforms per device, depending on number of devices configured in the DDFR unit. DataLogger: Click to view a listing of DataLogs in the right hand section of the main window. Click on any DataLog to see a COMTRADE view of that DataLog. Most recent 10 to 50 DataLogs per device, depending on number of devices configured in the DDFR unit, FIGURE 3 7: The Actual Values Menu The Maintenance menu contains a method for updating the firmware on the DDFR and for changing the IP Address configuration. In DDFR 3.0, maintenance requests can be granted only through the connection from DDFR Setup to the DDFR s internal port. 3-8 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

67 CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION USING ENERVISTA DDFR SETUP SOFTWARE Configure IP: Click to change the IP address of the DDFR. Update Firmware: Click for a dialog that allows you to access the file containing the new DDFR firmware version that you previously downloaded. FIGURE 3 8: The Maintenance Menu The DDFR Archivers Online Window Menu Before this section of the DDFR Online window can be used, the Archiver has to be set up. This is described in 1.4.6: Setting up Archiver Communication. Once Archiver communication has been set up, and the Archiver itself is online, when the DDFR Archivers menu is expanded as shown, the Device Definition is displayed in much the same way as the DDFR itself. From this Online Window, you can access the Archiver and view Events, Waveforms and DataLogger information, archived in the Archiver. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3-9

68 USING ENERVISTA DDFR SETUP SOFTWARE CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION Click on Events. This Data Selection dialog box appears when each of the above three Actual Values items is clicked. This allows you to be quite specific regarding the data that appears on your screen. Click the top (From) button. A calendar appears as shown below. Select a From date. Similarly, select a To date. The default date is today. Note Selecting Events, brings up the Archiver Sequence of Events screen in a separate window (see section 5 : Retrieving and Viewing DDFR Archiver Data), whereas when Waveforms and Data Logger are selected, a list is displayed on the right hand window of the main DDFR screen DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

69 CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION CONFIGURING DDFR SETTINGS FILES 3.3 Configuring DDFR Settings Files What is a Settings File? The DDFR Settings File - identified by its.dfr suffix - contains information on all the relays associated with that particular DDFR. When a Settings File is accessed by clicking on the Device Setup line in either the Online or Offline window (see figure 3-2), it is found to contain the following information: FIGURE 3 9: Contents of a Typical DDFR Settings File This screen - essentially the contents of a single Settings File - provides information on two relays - named 489_01 and F60_04 - that are associated with one specific DDFR. The Settings File name itself (see the screen header) is dfr1.dfr, which is the name assigned to it by the person who created it. Other relays can easily be added to this screen (ie: this Settings File) as shown in section 3.3.3: Creating a New Settings File below. What all these relays have in common, as stated above, is that they communicate with this single DDFR, and are thus defined in this single Settings File which is dedicated exclusively to that DDFR Using Settings Files As indicated above, a DDFR Settings File is sent to a particular DDFR to configure the relationship between that DDFR and the relays connected to it. A Settings File can also be retrieved from a DDFR if it has been changed online (see below), in order to ensure that that the two files are consistent (ie: contain exactly the same information) in both the DDFR and the controlling computer. These features follow the paradigm used by all EnerVista Setup applications. Each Settings File is always, therefore, associated with a specific DDFR and all its associated relays, and this association is used when transferring the setup parameters to and from that DDFR. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3-11

70 CONFIGURING DDFR SETTINGS FILES CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION DDFRs are usually organized and grouped by relay-side communication interfaces (eg: Ethernet, RS485, etc.) and each DDFR may communicate with a maximum of 50 relays selected from the SR, UR or F650 product series. The DDFR Setup interface supports two ways of handling changes to DDFR-relay settings: In on-line mode (see below), directly modifying and saving each DDFR-relay setting on the computer and transferring these individual settings directly to the communicating DDFR. In off-line mode (see below) - DDFR disconnected - creating or editing complete Settings Files on the computer, for later transfer to communicating DDFRs. These modes are, of course, simply another way of referring to the "fresh" and "preset" configuration techniques discussed in section : "Fresh" and "Preset" Configuring Creating a New Settings File The DDFR Setup allows you to create new Settings Files independent of a connected DDFR device; in other words, in "off-line" or "preset" mode. These can be transferred to the DDFR at a later time. The following procedure illustrates how to create new Settings Files. In the DDFR Offline Window, right click on Files. Select the New Settings File item. The DDFR Setup displays the following box, allowing the configuration of the Settings File for the correct firmware version. It is important to define the correct firmware version to ensure that settings not available in a particular version are not transferred into the relay. Select the Order Code and Firmware Version for the new Settings File. For future reference, enter some useful information in the Description box to help you identify the DDFR unit and the purpose of the file. To select a file name and path for the new file, click the button to the right of the Path box DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

71 CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION CONFIGURING DDFR SETTINGS FILES Select (or create) the folder name and path where you want to store the file, or select any displayed file name if you simply want to update an existing file. All DDFR settings files should have the extension.dfr (for example, as shown above, dfr1.dfr ). Select the appropriate DDFR unit (already named) and associate this new file with that unit. Click OK to complete the process. Once this step is completed, the new file, with a complete path, will be added to the DDFR Setup environment. To continue to transfer a Settings File to the DDFR, see section 3.3.7: Adding Settings Files to the EnerVista DDFR Environment, below Adding Relays to a DDFR Settings File Each DDFR unit can accommodate up to 50 relays of various types, so the ability to add or associate relays to DDFRs on demand is important. These new relays may have just been installed in the plant environment, or they could be existing relays - possibly even connected to the plant communication network - that, it has been decided, will be associated with the respective DDFRs gradually, over a period of time, so that plant personnel can gain more experience with the DDFRs as well as the data being collected by the DDFR units, before maximizing DDFR usage. The procedure for adding relays to the Settings File of each DDFR, is quite similar for each relay, no matter which type of relay is is being added. Settings Files can be updated with a number of additional relay configurations and these updated.dfr files saved in the computer for future transfer to the respective DDFRs. In the Offline window, expand the menu for a desired DDFR unit. Double-click on the Device Setup menu item. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3-13

72 CONFIGURING DDFR SETTINGS FILES CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION Click on Add Device. Give the new relay ("device") an appropiate name. Fill in the rest of the configuration parameters. Note Only when you fill in the communications information and the Device Type in online mode, will the system contact the relay in question and automatically transfer the Order Code and Version. Click OK when complete Upgrading Settings Files to a New DDFR Firmware Revision After the firmware for a DDFR has been upgraded, it is necessary to upgrade the revision code contained in its associated Settings File. This is illustrated in the following procedure: In the Offline Window, expand the Files menu if necessary. Highlight the.dfr (Settings) file whose DDFR firmware version you want to revise. Right-click on this file name and select Edit Settings File Properties, or From the main window menu bar, select the File > Properties menu item DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

73 CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION CONFIGURING DDFR SETTINGS FILES. Click the tab on the (firmware) Version drop-down menu to view the list of Version Numbers. Select the desired firmware Version Number. When complete, click OK to convert the Settings File to the desired DDFR firmware revision. To continue to transfer a Settings File to the DDFR, see section 3.3.8: Transferring a Settings File to a DDFR Unit, below Transferring and Saving Settings Files DDFR Settings which have been directly input (online) to a DDFR unit must first be saved to a file on the local computer before you can perform any settings changes, including DDFR firmware upgrades. Use the following procedure to transfer and save Settings Files from a DDFR unit to a local computer. Create a new empty Settings File for the desired DDFR unit, using the procedure in section 3.3.3: Creating a New Settings File. Associate this Settings File with the desired DDFR unit. Once this new Settings File (.DFR) shows on the File List (Offline Window), expand its menu fully. Select the Update file from DDFR menu item to obtain the new Settings File information from the DDFR. The empty (.DFR) file will be filled with the Settings File information from the desired (associated) DDFR unit. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3-15

74 CONFIGURING DDFR SETTINGS FILES CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION Adding Settings Files to the EnerVista DDFR Environment The DDFR Setup provides the capability to review and manage a large group of Settings Files created online or offline (see section 3.2.2: Enervista DDFR Online and Offline Window Structures) Use the following procedure to add a new or existing file to the list in the Offline Window. In the Offline Window, right-click on Files and select the Add Existing Setting File item as shown: The Open dialog box will appear, prompting you to select a previously saved (but not yet listed) Settings File. As for any other MS Windows application, Browse for the file to be added. Click Open. The new file and complete path will be added to the list in the Offline Window Transferring a Settings File to a DDFR Unit An error message will occur when attempting to transfer a Settings File with a revision number that does not match the DDFR firmware. If the firmware has been upgraded since saving the Settings File, see section 3.3.5: Upgrading Settings Files to a New DDFR Firmware Revision - for instructions on changing the revision number of a Settings File. The following procedure illustrates how to load settings to a DDFR unit from a file created offline (see section ) Before loading a Settings File, it must first be added to the DDFR Setup environment as described above in section 3.3.7: Adding Settings Files to the EnerVista DDFR Environment DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

75 CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION CONFIGURING DDFR SETTINGS FILES In the Offline Window, highlight the Settings File that you want to transfer. Select the File > Properties main menu item and verify that this file is fully compatible with the hardware and firmware version of the target DDFR. If the versions are not identical, see section 3.3.5: Upgrading Settings Files to a New DDFR Firmware Revision - for details on changing the Settings File Version. Fully expand the Settings File. Click on the Send file to DDFR menu item. If there are no incompatibilities between the target device and the settings file, the data will be transferred to the DDFR Printing Settings and Actual Values The DDFR Setup allows you to print partial or complete lists of settings and actual values. Use the following procedure to print a list of settings: Select a previously saved Settings File (.DFR) in the Files (Offline) window. From the main window menu, select the File > Print Settings menu item. The Print dialog box will appear. Select your print settings as you would normally do. Click OK. To preview your DDFR settings before printing them, DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3-17

76 CONFIGURING DDFR SETTINGS FILES CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION From the main window, select the File > Print Preview Settings menu item. The printable sheet containing the content of the Settings File for that DDFR will appear in the Device View window on the right hand side of the main screen, as shown Select Print, Zoom or Close from the menu buttons at the top of this window. Settings lists can be printed in the same manner by right clicking on the desired file (in the file list) or device (in the device list) and selecting the Print Device (DDFR) Information or Print Settings File options DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

77 CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION CONFIGURING THE DDFR WATCHDOGS 3.4 Configuring the DDFR WatchDogs Note A Watchdog is essentially a "health monitor" for the DDFR. For a full explanation, see below. FIGURE 3 10: DDFR WatchDogs Screen The DDFR WatchDogs Screen (figure 3-10) can be accessed using the Settings > WatchDogs menu option in the Online Device Tree, as shown in Figure FIGURE 3 11: Online Device Tree Showing Settings > Watchdog Option Watchdog information can also be accessed from the Settings Files in the Offline menu. As with all Settings Files information, WatchDog information can be created off-line in the Settings File and transferred - using the Send File to DDFR command - to the DDFR in DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3-19

78 CONFIGURING THE DDFR WATCHDOGS CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION question. Similarly, WatchDog information can be directly transferred to the DDFR and transferred to the appropriate Settings File - using the Update File from DDFR command, as shown below Types of WatchDog The DDFR contains three different types of WatchDog, or "health monitor": Internal (DDFR) WatchDog Takes corrective action to ensure that the DDFR application is continually running. If the DDFR application is NOT running for some reason, the Internal Watchdog will attempt to fix the situation, by, for example, restarting the application. The Internal Watchdog is not a configurable WatchDog. DriveSpace WatchDog Active when the DDFR s used storage space is nearing maximum capacity. Once the used storage space meets a certain threshold, automated maintenance occurs and the oldest records deleted. External WatchDog Notifies a UR relay that the DDFR is running. For UR relays, the External Watchdog causes an action to be performed to notify management of a "DDFR-not-running" situation. In the UR relay, the Internal Watchdog, discussed above, thus complements the External Watchdog by initially trying to correct the problem. Only the frequency of sending "heartbeat" signals is configurable. Note This External WatchDog is discussed in detail in section 4.2.2: The DDFR External WatchDog The DDFR Internal WatchDog The DDFR Internal WatchDog ensures that the DDFR application is continually running. If the application stops for any reason, the Internal Watchdog causes it to reset. Using the above "health monitor" idea, the Internal Watchdog is roughly equivalent to trying to cure the problem with self-medication DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

79 CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION CONFIGURING THE DDFR WATCHDOGS The DriveSpace WatchDog The DDFR has a DriveSpace WatchDog that alerts you that internal storage space in the DDFR is reaching capacity. When the storage space in DDFR reaches a certain preset level (defaulted to 75% of record storage capacity), the DDFR sends an alert to protection relays connected to the network. The level of filled storage space required to trigger the sending of the message is not configurable. The message is sent to the protection relays through a Modbus Force Coil command and the relays receiving this command are selectable by you. At this point, the DDFR automatically begins erasing the oldest stored records. The DDFR continues the process of erasing the oldest data in the DDFR until the amount of available record storage space for saving data reaches a preset level (defaulted to 70%). Information is not deleted as part of this removal process, that has not previously been archived to the central archiving system. The Archiver is discussed in chapter 5 of this manual. During the data erasing process, the DDFR checks the date of the oldest Waveform Fault record, the date of the oldest Data Logger record (UR relays only), and the date of the oldest Event on the Merged Events record. The DDFR then erases the oldest piece of information from among these pieces of stored data. The DDFR also allows you to manually erase all the data stored on a DDFR. This command is sent to the DDFR from the EnerVista DDFR Setup program. Use the Commands > Clear Data command to do this, DriveSpace WatchDog Alarms Figure 3-12 shows the alarm settings related to the DriveSpace WatchDog. Note These settings are non-configurable (ie: fixed).. FIGURE 3 12: DDFR DriveSpace WatchDog Alarm Settings (fixed) 1. Send DriveSpace WatchDog when 'Used Space' capacity of Local Disk exceeds 75 % When the DDFR s used storage space exceeds this level, a Virtual Input command will be sent to a UR device (defined in the WatchDog External tab). The Virtual Input can be monitored via SCADA or a HMI and trigger an appropriate alarm. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3-21

80 CONFIGURING THE DDFR WATCHDOGS CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION 2. Perform automated maintenance when 'Used Space' capacity of Local Disk exceeds 80% When the DDFR s used storage space exceeds this level, the automated maintenance starts deleting the oldest records. 3. Automated maintenance occurs until 'Used Space' capacity of Local Disk drops below 70% This setting indicates the level of used storage space that the DDFR will recover to before the automated maintenance stops Adding a DriveSpace WatchDog A DriveSpace WatchDog must be configured in both the DDFR and the (UR) relay intended as the receiver of the WatchDog. The following will show the configuration of a DriveSpace WatchDog within the DDFR. Press the Insert key on your keyboard. Each time you press this key, you will add a line to the External section of the WatchDog window, as shown in the figure below. Each time you add a line, select a device (UR relay) by clicking on the Device pull-down list located in the cell on that line, and selecting the appropriate relay. FIGURE 3 13: Selecting a Device (relay) Similarly, select the Virtual Input to be used on the device (relay) by clicking on the Virtual Input pull-down list as shown in the figure below DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

81 CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION CONFIGURING THE DDFR WATCHDOGS Note Note that because Virtual Inputs are used only on GE UR Series relays only, non-ur relays are NOT listed in the Device column.. FIGURE 3 14: List of Virtual Inputs on Receiving Device (relay) Similarly, select the Type of WatchDog to be used (External or DriveSpace) on the device (relay) selected, by clicking on the Type pull-down list as shown in the figure below. FIGURE 3 15: List of Types of WatchDog Note The same Virtual Input on a UR device cannot be used as both an External WatchDog and a DriveSpace WatchDog. Note A maximum of three DriveSpace WatchDogs can be configured. Select the frequency of sending out each WatchDog (10, 30 or 60 minutes), on the Send External WatchDog... dropdown. When Setup is complete, click on Save to save the settings. Open the Settings menu and click on DDFR Lock. Lock the DDFR. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3-23

82 CONFIGURING THE MODBUS POLL RATE CHAPTER 3: DDFR CONFIGURATION 3.5 Configuring the Modbus Poll Rate You can configure the modbus poll rate at which DDFR unit polls waveform and data loggers from IED devices. The valid modbus poll rate rage is between 1 second and 3600 seconds. After entering the poll rate values, please click the Save button to write the new poll rate values to the DDFR unit. Click the Restore button to restore the poll rate values back to the values before any changes you make during the session. However, if you configure a high value waveform poll rate, such as 3600 seconds, and some of your IED devices are generating waveforms very frequently, the waveform buffer in the IED devices could get overwritten before DDFR can poll them. In this case, there would be waveforms generated by the IED devices not being polled and saved in DDFR unit. The same case can be true for events. If a high poll rate is configured and some of your IED devices are generating events very frequently, the event buffer in the IED devices could get overwritten before the DDFR can poll them. In this case, there would be events generated by the IED devices not being polled and saved in DDFR unit. Please use extreme caution when configuring the Modbus poll rates. You should configure the modbus poll rates so that the DDFR data polling would not overloading your network traffic, yet at the same time, there is no missed events/waveforms/data loggers due to buffer overwritten in IED devices DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

83 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin Distributed Digital Fault Recorder Chapter 4: The DDFR and Relay Information The DDFR and Relay Information 4.1 Relay Information Actual Values Records in the DDFR Setup Program The records captured by the DDFR can be viewed in two different ways. The first is through the Actual Values menu item in the DDFR Setup program (see chapter 3 of this manual) and the second is through the DDFR Archiver. Chapter 5 discusses Archived Values, which consist of ALL the event values transferred from the DDFRs to the Archiver during a given long-term time period. The Actual Values of any DDFR unit, viewable in the DDFR Setup Program are a segment of the latest Event, Waveform and Data Logger values retrieved by each of the installed DDFRs. Actual Values could therefore be considered a "snapshot" of some of the event values contained within the DDFR, or a "subset" of ALL the event values contained in the DDFR Archiver. Actual Values windows (Events, Waveforms, Data Logger) are, of course, available for display. These windows can be locked, arranged, and resized at will: FIGURE 4 1: DDFR Actual Values List DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4-1

84 RELAY INFORMATION CHAPTER 4: THE DDFR AND RELAY INFORMATION Viewing Event Records Double-Click on the Actual Values > Events tree item. The Event record stored in the DDFR appears, and is displayed in the Main window. FIGURE 4 2: Event Viewer Viewing Waveform Records Double-Click on the Actual Values > Waveforms tree item A view appears in the Main window that lists the latest Waveforms (see section : The DDFR Online Window Menu) stored in the DDFR. These Waveforms are itemized by name, and the date and time on which they occurred. You can scroll through the list of Waveforms if they cannot all fit on a single screen. Click on a particular Waveform to open a window that presents the COMTRADE viewer for that Waveform. 4-2 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

85 CHAPTER 4: THE DDFR AND RELAY INFORMATION RELAY INFORMATION FIGURE 4 3: Waveform File in COMTRADE Viewer The Toolbar, located on the left, near the top of the window, contains the following buttons: Open File Save As Print DDFR Setup Preferences Play Stop Viewing Data Logger Records (UR Relays Only) Note DataLogger Records are in all respects the same as Waveform Records, the only difference being that DataLogger Records are retrieved from relays can be significantly longer than Waveform Records. Double-Click the Actual Values > Data Logger tree item. A view appears in the Main window, that lists all the Data Logger records stored in the DDFR. The logged data are itemized by the device, and date and time on which the event occurred. You can scroll through the list of Data Logger events if they cannot all fit on a single screen. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4-3

86 RELAY INFORMATION CHAPTER 4: THE DDFR AND RELAY INFORMATION Click on one of the Data Logger records listed here to open the file in a COMTRADE viewer. FIGURE 4 4: Waveform/Data Logger File Browser Window View Archiver Actual Values For information on how to use DDFR Setup to view events, waveforms, and dataloggers archived in any archiver system, please refer to section : The DDFR Archivers Online Window Menu. 4-4 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

87 CHAPTER 4: THE DDFR AND RELAY INFORMATION CONFIGURING THE EXTERNAL WATCHDOG 4.2 Configuring the External WatchDog Note A Watchdog is essentially a "health monitor" for the DDFR. For a full explanation, see below. The DDFR WatchDog settings, including those of the External Watchdog, can be found by clicking the Settings > WatchDogs menu option in the Online Menu Device Tree, as shown in Figure 4-5. Note Please note that the External Watchdog is usable only on UR relays. FIGURE 4 5: Online Menu Device Tree Showing Settings > WatchDog Option WatchDog information can also be accessed from the Settings Files in the Offline Menu (Figure 4.6). As with all Settings Files information, WatchDog information can be created off-line in the Settings File and transferred - using the Send File to DDFR command - to the DDFR in question. Similarly, WatchDog information can be directly transferred to the DDFR and transferred to the appropriate Settings File - using the Update File from DDFR command, as shown below. FIGURE 4 6: Offline Menu (Settings Files) Tree Showing Watchdog Option DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4-5

88 CONFIGURING THE EXTERNAL WATCHDOG CHAPTER 4: THE DDFR AND RELAY INFORMATION Types of WatchDog As indicated in Chapter 3, The DDFR contains three different types of WatchDog, or "health monitor": Internal (DDFR) WatchDog Takes corrective action to ensure that the DDFR application is continually running. If the DDFR application is NOT running for some reason, the Internal Watchdog will attempt to fix the situation, by, for example, restarting the application. The Internal Watchdog is not a configurable WatchDog. DriveSpace WatchDog Active when the DDFR s used storage space is nearing maximum capacity. Once the used storage space meets a certain threshold, automated maintenance occurs and the oldest records deleted. Note The DriveSpace WatchDog is discussed in detail in section 3.4.3: The DriveSpace WatchDog. External WatchDog Notifies a UR relay that the DDFR is running. For UR relays, the External Watchdog causes an action to be performed to notify management of a "DDFR-not-running" situation. In the UR relay, the Internal Watchdog, discussed above, thus complements the External Watchdog by initially trying to correct the problem The DDFR External WatchDog The DDFR External WatchDog indicates that the DDFR is capable of communicating with UR protection relays located in the station. This External WatchDog operates by regularly sending a Modbus Force Coil command to a number of user-selected protection relays connected on the network to the DDFR in question. In this respect the principle is similar to that of a heart monitoring machine in a hospital; the Modbus Force Coil commands are the heartbeat pulses. For this reason, we use (see below) the term "heartbeat" to describe the operation of this Watchdog. The Force Coil command can send the ON state command and is selectable by you. The Virtual Input within each relay is also selectable by you. Appropriate logic within the individual protection (UR) relays detects a loss of communications, and must be set by you within the UR relay, using FlexLogic (see section : FlexLogic) The External WatchDog Heartbeat As explained above, the External WatchDog allows a number of user-selected UR relays to monitor the DDFR to ensure it is running, by sending a regular signal (the "heartbeat") to the receiving relay at regular intervals as set up in the External WatchDog setup page (see below). If the DDFR fails to signal the relay - that is, if the heartbeat stops - the relay will generate an alarm which is sent to SCADA. This alarm requires settings to be configured in the relay. 4-6 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

89 CHAPTER 4: THE DDFR AND RELAY INFORMATION CONFIGURING THE EXTERNAL WATCHDOG The reason more than one UR relay should be used to monitor the "heartbeat" is purely for redundancy purposes. One relay failing to receive the heartbeat signal may indicate a relay problem, two or three relays failing to receive the heartbeat signal is more likely to indicate a DDFR problem. The timing of the External WatchDog heartbeat can be set to 10, 30 or 60-minute intervals (see below) Adding an External WatchDog An External WatchDog must be configured in both the DDFR and the relay(s) intended as the receiver(s) of the WatchDog heartbeat. The following will show the configuration of an External WatchDog within the DDFR. Press the Insert key on your KEYBOARD Each time you press this key, you will add a line to the External section of the WatchDog window, as shown in FIGURE 3 13:: Selecting a Device (relay). Each time you add a line, select a UR relay by clicking on the Device pull-down list located in the cell on that line, and selecting the appropriate device. FIGURE 4 7: Selecting a Device (relay) Similarly, select the Virtual Input to be used on the UR relay by clicking on the Virtual Input pull-down list as shown in FIGURE 3 14:: List of Virtual Inputs on Receiving Device (relay).. FIGURE 4 8: List of Virtual Inputs on Receiving Device (relay) Note Note that because Virtual Inputs are used only on GE UR Series relays only, non-ur relays are NOT listed in the Device column. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4-7

90 CONFIGURING THE EXTERNAL WATCHDOG CHAPTER 4: THE DDFR AND RELAY INFORMATION Similarly, select the Type of WatchDog to be used (External or DriveSpace) on the device selected, by clicking on the Type pulldown list as shown in FIGURE 3 15:: List of Types of WatchDog. FIGURE 4 9: List of Types of WatchDog Note The same Virtual Input on a UR device cannot be used as both an External WatchDog and a DriveSpace WatchDog. Note A maximum of three External WatchDogs can be configured. Select the frequency of sending out each WatchDog (10, 30 or 60 minutes), on the Send External WatchDog... dropdown. When setup is complete, click on Save to save the settings Configuring UR Relays for DDFR WatchDogs Virtual Input (VI) Commands The DDFR sends a Virtual Input (VI) command to a relay as the method to transfer a WatchDog signal. The relay itself must be configured through UR PC Setup to receive the VI command. The settings required are shown in FIGURE 3 14:: List of Virtual Inputs on Receiving Device (relay). FIGURE 4 10: Configured Virtual Input Settings 4-8 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

91 CHAPTER 4: THE DDFR AND RELAY INFORMATION CONFIGURING THE EXTERNAL WATCHDOG The above settings screen shows a UR device configured to receive an External WatchDog at VI 8 and a DriveSpace Watchdog at VI 9. The Function setting must be enabled and the Type setting is set to Self-Reset. The Virtual Input Name is changed to reflect the type of WatchDog being received. The Events for VI 9 are enabled so that the DriveSpace event can be captured in the UR s Event Record. The Events for VI 8 are disabled because the External WatchDog command is sent by the DDFR at a continuous interval with each command creating an entry in the UR s Event Record FlexLogic To complete the WatchDog logic, a FlexLogic equation needs to be created. An example of the FlexLogic is shown in the figure below. If the DDFR is configured to send an External Watchdog every 10 minutes, then the timer is set for 20 minutes. When the timer completes its countdown, logic should be triggered to indicate that the DDFR requires attention; in this example it s Virtual Output 11. This timer circuit will also restart the countdown each time the Virtual Input command is received (VI 8). FIGURE 4 11: FlexLogic equation (designed using Viewpoint Engineer 2.20) In the above example, when the UR relay fails to receive the External WatchDog from the DDFR, Virtual Output #11 will go high which will then turn ON User Programmable LED #1. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4-9

92 CONFIGURING THE EXTERNAL WATCHDOG CHAPTER 4: THE DDFR AND RELAY INFORMATION 4-10 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

93 GE Consumer & Industrial Multilin Distributed Digital Fault Recorder Chapter 5: Retrieving and Viewing DDFR Archiver Data Retrieving and Viewing DDFR Archiver Data 5.1 The DDFR Setup Archiver Description General Description The DDFR Setup is a software application housed on the host computer (or more than one host computer) to automatically archive event and alarm data collected by DDFRs distributed throughout the power system, into a central network location. The Archiver uses this information to display a list of events and alarms as they occurred in your system and automatically writes this critical information to a database file. This tool - which is generally used off-site in a central remote location - provides you with a single base (your computer) from which to view and analyze power system events that have occurred anywhere a DDFR is located and is connected to GE Multilin protection relays - the primary data collection units. The DDFR Archiver is designed to allow you to monitor multiple DDFR s connected to a Local Area Network (LAN). The DDFR Archiver collects Events, Waveforms and Datalogger files (the latter from UR relays only) from multiple DDFRs and stores the information on the Archiver system s fixed hard disk(s) for later viewing and analysis. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5-1

94 THE DDFR SETUP CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA Note While the Archiver can be based in a local (on-site) computer, it is usually based in a remote (off-site) location in order to fully centralize the gathering of data from DDFR units in all the separate physical locations (see figure 5.1). FIGURE 5 1: Remote Archiver Location Refer to Chapter 3 for the procedure for configuring the DDFRs. All DDFRs must be configured with a valid IP address in order for the DDFR Archiver to monitor them. Note The DDFR Setup accesses DDFRs using HTTP Protocol through port 80. If the host computer has either an XP s Windows Firewall or a 3rd party Firewall installed, make the appropriate changes to the firewall s exception settings to allow the Archiver to communicate with the DDFRs Archiver Features Because the Archiver is closely associated with the DDFR units themselves, many of the Archiver s features are the same as, or similar to, the features of these DDFR units. Continual monitoring of the status of communications between the host computer and the DDFRs for which it is configured to archive data. 5-2 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

95 CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA THE DDFR SETUP An internal run-time Event Log created by the Archiver, that records all the operations performed by the Archiver. Documented in this Event Log is: Communication failures between the Archiver and the DDFRs. Communication re-connects between the Archiver and the DDFRs. Date and Time of each instance of data archiving from each of the DDFRs. Once the Archiver has archived data from a DDFR to its storage location, the original data on the DDFR is not deleted. The function of cleansing the data on the DDFR is undertaken by the DDFR s automatic record clearing function DDFR Archiver Installation The DDFR Archiver can be installed only on a computer running one of the following systems: Windows XP Professional. Windows 2003 Server. Windows 2000 Server. Windows 2000 Professional Set up Remote Access from DDFR Setup After the DDFR Archiver 3.0 installed, you can setup the remove access support for DDFRPC. With the DDFRPC Remote Access setup, you can use your DDFRPC to access the events, waveforms and data loggers collected in the DDFRArchiver system. To set up the DDFR Remove Access, proceed as follows: Click the menu item Setup DDFRPC Remote Access from the File menu. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5-3

96 THE DDFR SETUP CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA The DDFRPC Remote Access wizard window will pop up. The first step is to install Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS). To do this, please follow the steps specified in the Wizard window. After IIS installation, click the Next button to proceed. If IIS has already been installed in your system, the Install IIS wizard window will not be displayed. 5-4 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

97 CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA THE DDFR SETUP The Install DDFR Archiver Web Application window is presented after IIS is installed. Click the Install Archiver Web Components button to install the Archiver web application, which provides remote access for DDFR PC. After the DDFR Archiver web application is successfully installed, click the Finish button to close the wizard window. You can remove DDFRPC Remote Access after it has been successfully set up. If DDFRPC Remote Access is removed, you can not set up the communication from DDFR PC to the DDFR Archiver system. Please refer to section 1.4.6: Setting up Archiver Communication. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5-5

98 THE DDFR SETUP CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA To remove the DDFRPC remote access functionality, click the Remove DDFRPC Remote Access menu item in the File menu. DDFR Archiver will ask you whether you are sure you want to remove DDFRPC Remote Access. Click the Yes button to remove, or click the No button to abort Archiver Directory and File Structure The DDFR Setup stores the retrieved files in a defined directory structure that branches out from a Root Folder, which you can configure. The Root Folder is defaulted to: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\GE Power Management\DDFRArchiver\Data\<DDFR folders> Below the Root Folder, a separate folder is created for each DDFR. Each folder name uses the exact name of a DDFR. Within each DDFR folder there are three folders: 1. <DDFR name>\waveforms: Contains the CFG, DAT and HDR files created for each oscillography record generated by any relay. The Waveforms files use the following naming convention: <Relay name>-yyyymmdd-hhmmsssss-osc.cfg <Relay name>-yyyymmdd-hhmmsssss-osc.hdr <Relay name>-yyyymmdd-hhmmsssss-osc (DAT file) 2. <DDFR name>\dataloggers: Contains the CFG and DAT files created for each DataLogger record generated by a UR relay. 5-6 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

99 CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA THE DDFR SETUP The Dataloggers files use the following naming convention: <Relay name>-yyyymmdd-hhmmss-dlr.cfg <Relay name>-yyyymmdd-hhmmss-dlr (DAT file) 3. <DDFR name>\events: Contains the CSV files that hold the backed-up events from the SQL database. The Events (CSV) files use the following naming convention: Event-yyyy-mm-ddThh-mm-ss.csv Events retrieved from the DDFRs are inserted into a local SQL database. The events are also appended to a CSV file in the above Events folder. Location of the DDFR Setup s Event SQL database: C:\MSSQL7\Data\EVENTLOGGERSQL.MDF DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5-7

100 CONFIGURING THE DDFR ARCHIVER CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA 5.2 Configuring the DDFR Archiver General Configuring the DDFR Setup can be done using one of two methods, as shown below. To begin, Open the DDFR Archiver. FIGURE 5 2: DDFR Archiver Main Screen Showing Tools Menu (top) Select Tools > DDFR Setup from the main menu on the DDFR Archiver Main Screen (as shown above) to open the DDFR Setup screen where information about the DDFRs is entered. ) FIGURE 5 3: DDFR Setup Screen 5-8 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

101 CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA CONFIGURING THE DDFR ARCHIVER Archiver Configuration Method 1 If all the DDFRs are within the local network, Press the Discover DDFR button to have the DDFR Setup attempt to locate all the DDFRs on the network. Any DDFRs discovered that are not already known to the DDFR Setup are added to the environment. Note The Discover DDFR button allows you to automatically search out and add configured DDFRs to the DDFR Setup Setup. A message box will appear which will indicate how many DDFRs were found and how many DDFRs were added to the archiving system Setup. The Discover DDFR feature may not work in network configurations where firewalls and/or routers are between the DDFR Setup and the DDFRs. The Discover DDFR feature uses UDP Transport and broadcasts a UDP packet to which the DDFRs respond Archiver Configuration Method 2 If there are DDFRs outside the local network and the IP addresses are known, you can manually enter the DDFR information by selecting Add DDFR and manually entering the DDFR information. Once you have entered all the DDFRs into the environment, press OK to confirm the changes and start monitoring the newly added DDFRs. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5-9

102 CONFIGURING THE DDFR ARCHIVER CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA Using the DDFR Archiver Preferences Screen The Preferences screen allows you to customize the DDFR Setup. FIGURE 5 4: Preferences Screen In DDFR Archiver 3.0, you can specify how many events you want to keep in Archiver event database. There is an event data backup routine in Archiver 3.0 that allows you to backup events into CSV files according to maximum number of events kept in the event database Archiver Record Storage This field sets the directory path where all the information retrieved from the DDFRs is stored. The DDFR Setup creates a separate folder for each of the configured DDFRs, as detailed in section 5.1.3: Archiver Directory and File Structure. Within each DDFR folder there will be folders for Waveform records, Data Logger records and backup files for the Event records. Note The DDFR Setup must be restarted in order for any changes to take effect Maximum Retrieval Days When the DDFR Setup establishes communications with the DDFR, the Archiver will request data from the past 60 days (the default setting) from the DDFR. An upper limit of 60 days is set so that the Archiver system is not overloaded with data that may be considered outdated DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

103 CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA CONFIGURING THE DDFR ARCHIVER Note The "re-requesting" of information from existing DDFRs may result in duplicate entries in the event database Delete ALL Waveform and DataLogger files from the Archiver s Root Folder Select this checkbox to clear the contents of the path specified for DDFR Record Storage. Note The DDFR Setup must be restarted in order for this change to take effect Delete ALL Events from the Archiver s Event Database Select this checkbox to clear all the events from the DDFR Archiver system s SQL Database. Note The DDFR Setup must be restarted in order for any changes to take effect. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5-11

104 VIEWING DATA IN THE DDFR ARCHIVER CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA 5.3 Viewing Data in the DDFR Archiver Archiver Records - General As shown above, you can set the location for accessing the data stored on your computer by the DDFR Archiver. Once this location is defined and becomes your own default location, the DDFR Archiver will create its own file structure as explained in section 5.1.3: Archiver Directory and File Structure. The DDFR Archiver Main Menu displays three types of Archiver Record: Events, Waveforms, Data Logger (the latter for UR relays only). These can also be accessed by clicking on Tools in the menu at the top of this screen FIGURE 5 5: DDFR Archiver Main Menu Archiver Events Records The Event Records retrieved from the relays include all of the following information attached to each event: Created Time: Timestamp showing when the Event was recorded in the protection relay Event Type: Field that indicates the reason the event was recorded. The different Event Types available are as follows: Alarm System Source Name: Name of relay in which the Event was recorded Display Name: Name of DDFR to which Event was transferred from relay Source Type - Type of relay in which the Event was recorded (e.g. UR) 5-12 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

105 CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA VIEWING DATA IN THE DDFR ARCHIVER Event This field includes the ID tag that was programmed into the relay (i.e. If you renamed "Contact Input 1" to Breaker 52A, the Event field should show "Breaker 52A".) Event Code: Acknowledge: The Event Records retrieved from each relay are merged into a single Stationwide Events Record, and is stored in the DDFR in SQL format.. All Event information listed is stored in the appropriate fields of this Stationwide Events Record. Click on Events The Events Screen appears, containing a default Event Data Display Window as shown in figure 5-6 below: Menu Bar Toolbar Status Bar FIGURE 5 6: Event Viewer Main Screen with Default "Sequence Of Events" Display Window In this case, the default Event Data Display Window is the Sequence Of Events window, as the Window Header and the Status Bar show (every type of Event). There are several helpful navigational and operational aids in the main window: Menu Bar Access these pull-down items with the mouse. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5-13

106 VIEWING DATA IN THE DDFR ARCHIVER CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA Toolbar Click these control buttons to activate the most-often-used commands. Sequence of Events Device Events Alarms System Waveform Unacknowledged Alarms Viewer Configuration Refresh About Status Bar The status bar is located at the bottom of the main window and provides messages about Event/Alarm Viewer's current status, such as the presence of unacknowledged alarms. To sort the event data, click on one of the column headings (such as CreatedTime, EventType, SourceName, etc.) to sort accordingly. Click the View option on the Menu Bar The View option gives you a choice of presentation modes, allowing you to choose whatever types of events are relevant to your situation. For example choosing Sequence Of Events brings up a Display Window (shown in figure 5-6, above) that consists of ALL the events captured by the DDFRs: Device Events, Device Alarms System Events and Waveform Events. The Display Window that comes up initially when you click on Events - that is the default Data Display Window - can be changed to any of the Display windows offered. To change the default Display Window, 5-14 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

107 CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA VIEWING DATA IN THE DDFR ARCHIVER Select File > Configure from the Events Screen main menu. FIGURE 5 7: Configuring the Data Display Default Window From the Available Windows section, select the Window that you want to bring up when you open the Archiver Events Screen. Press OK. The Display Window you selected will now appear automatically when you open the Archiver Events Screen Archiver Waveforms Records Waveform Records retrieved from the protection relays are stored in the DDFR in COMTRADE-1999 standard format. All files required to comply with the COMTRADE-1999 format, including.cfg,.hdr, and.dat are stored with all appropriate fields populated. On the DDFR Archiver Main Screen, click the Waveform menu item. FIGURE 5 8: Archiver Waveform Menu DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5-15

108 VIEWING DATA IN THE DDFR ARCHIVER CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA Waveform File Access Click on View A Windows Open dialog box appears. Note that the path shown on the right side of the dialog box is the default path discussed in section 5.1.3: Archiver Directory and File Structure. In the Data folder, open the folder of the DDFR whose data you wish to view. Clicking on one of the DDFRs shows the folders containing the Events and Waveforms captured by that that DDFR. Choose Waveforms. This screen lists all the Waveform events that were recorded and archived by that DDFR to the Archiver. The Waveforms shown are itemized both by the relays which recorded them and by the date and time on which each Waveform event occurred in that relay DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

109 CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA VIEWING DATA IN THE DDFR ARCHIVER Note For Waveform file naming conventions see section 5.1.3: Archiver Directory and File Structure. Choose a Waveform file and double-click on it. The file opens in a COMTRADE viewer as shown in the figure below. FIGURE 5 9: Archived Waveform Event COMTRADE File The Toolbar, located on the left, near the top of the window, contains the following buttons: Open File Preferences Graph Data Phasor Harmonics Play Stop Zoom Out Waveform Merge Note For details on Waveform Merging on the DDFR, refer to section : Waveform Merge, below. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5-17

110 VIEWING DATA IN THE DDFR ARCHIVER CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA On the Archiver Waveform menu, click on Merge. Click Add button to add waveform files to be merged. Select the COMTRADE files you wish to merge or combine by clicking on the browse (...) buttons on the right side of the selection boxes. Note Archiver can merge up to 5 files during any single merge process. Select the destination COMTRADE file by clicking on the browse (...) button on the right side of the selection box. Select the format (ASCII or Binary) of the COMTRADE data file. Press Next DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

111 CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA VIEWING DATA IN THE DDFR ARCHIVER Waveform Resample Continue the process, pressing Next each time, until the merge process is complete. On the Archiver Waveform Menu, click on Resample Viewing Retrieved Waveform Files Follow a procedure similar to Merge above. The Waveform Viewer feature within the DDFR Archiver provides a visual display of power systems data and relay operation data captured during a specific triggered event. Previously captured and saved Waveform files (Oscillography/COMTRADE,.CFG) can be retrieved and viewed as follows: From the main DDFR Archiver Screen, select Waveforms. The following screen displays: Click View to open the Waveform records as shown in section : Viewing Retrieved Waveform Files. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5-19

112 VIEWING DATA IN THE DDFR ARCHIVER CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA Waveform records are stored in folders on the local drive categorized first by the DDFR name. A folder is created for each DDFR. Waveform file names are based on the Device Name, followed by the date, then followed by the time of the capture. The Waveform Viewer feature provides a visual display of power systems data and relay operation data captured during a specific triggered event. The Waveform Viewer can display oscillography, phasors, harmonics and actual values retrieved from a Waveform file. Figure 5-10 shows a typical Waveform Capture. Toolbar FIGURE 5 10: Typical Waveform Capture Waveform Cursor Times Three cursor lines are shown on the display. The RED cursor line is fixed at the trigger time. Use the mouse to select either the Time1 (GREEN) or Time2 (BLUE) cursor lines to move the cursor line to a new location. These two cursor lines can also be adjusted using the scroll bar at the top of the screen. The position of the two adjustable cursors is given as a unit of time. The cursor times can be represented in one of three formats: Start Time - The cursor time is the elapsed time from the start time of the Waveform file. Trigger Time - The cursor time is the elapsed time from the trigger time of the Waveform file. Actual Time - The cursor time is the actual time DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

113 CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA VIEWING DATA IN THE DDFR ARCHIVER Viewing Phasors To Open the Phasors window: Click on the Phasors button in the Toolbar near the top of the Waveform window. A new window will open displaying a Phasor Diagram as seen in Figure Preferences Button FIGURE 5 11: Viewing Phasors DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5-21

114 VIEWING DATA IN THE DDFR ARCHIVER CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA The Phasor Diagram indicates the rotation, magnitude and angle with respect to a selected reference component chosen in the COMTRADE Preferences window, shown in the figure below. You can access this Preferences window by clicking the Preferences button indicated in the figure above. FIGURE 5 12: COMTRADE Preferences Window You can view the Phasor Diagram simultaneously with the Oscillography waveforms and resized it to customize your view. By either dragging the cursor or pressing Play, the Phasor diagram will update the position of the cursor based on the playback rate. The following options are available within the Phasor window: Select between cursor positions. This is done by clicking on the cursor tabs: FIGURE 5 13: Waveform Cursor Positions The Phasor window contains three selections that can be used to adjust the display: FIGURE 5 14: Waveform Phasor Magnitude View Buttons 1. Peak vs. RMS: Select between peak and RMS phasor magnitudes. 2. Primary vs. Secondary: Select between the primary or secondary phase voltages DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

115 CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA VIEWING DATA IN THE DDFR ARCHIVER 3. Scaled vs. Fixed: Select between scaled phasors or fixed magnitude phasors. Fixed magnitude phasors will ignore the magnitude value and will only show the angles. The actual values for the phasor quantities such as amplitude and phase angle, are displayed above the phasor diagram as shown below.: FIGURE 5 15: Waveform Phasor Actual Values The Preferences Button displays the Preferences screen that can be used to change the values displayed on the phasor diagram and to configure the number and colors of phasors Viewing Harmonics The harmonic spectrum may be viewed for the file by selecting the harmonic button located within the Waveform viewer toolbar. The harmonic diagram is viewed simultaneously with the Oscillography waveforms as in Figure The harmonic window can be resized (as shown) to customize viewing. FIGURE 5 16: Waveform Harmonics View By either dragging or Playing Cursor 1 in the Waveform window, the Harmonic diagram will update to the corresponding position of the cursor. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5-23

116 VIEWING DATA IN THE DDFR ARCHIVER CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA The following options are available within the Harmonics viewing window: Select between cursor positions. This is done by clicking on the tabs cursor tabs as seen in Figure 4-12: FIGURE 5 17: Waveform Cursor Positions A table listing the calculated percentage of THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) for each phase is presented as shown in Figure 5-21: FIGURE 5 18: Listing of Percentage THD Found in Waveform File The Preferences button will display the COMTRADE Preferences screen (discussed above) that can be used to change the values that are displayed on the harmonic diagram and to configure the color of the harmonics Archiver Data Logger Records Note Data Logger Records are essentially the same as Waveform Records, the only difference being that the frequency of capturing the Data Logger Records is far lower than that of the Waveform Records. Note Note that Data Logger Records are available for UR relays only DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

117 CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA VIEWING DATA IN THE DDFR ARCHIVER On the DDFR Archiver Main Screen, click the Data Logger menu item. A Windows Open dialog box appears. Note that the path shown on the right window of the dialog box is the default path discussed in section 5.1.3: Archiver Directory and File Structure. In the Data folder, open the folder of the DDFR whose data you wish to view. Clicking on one of the DDFRs shows the folders containing the Events and Waveforms captured by that that DDFR. Choose Waveforms. DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5-25

118 VIEWING DATA IN THE DDFR ARCHIVER CHAPTER 5: RETRIEVING AND VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DATA This screen lists all the Events that were recorded and archived by that DDFR to the Archiver. The Events are itemized both by the UR relays which recorded them and by the date and time on which each Event occurred in that relay. Note For Datalogger file naming conventions see section 5.1.3: Archiver Directory and File Structure. Click on one of the Data Logger records listed, to open the file in a COMTRADE viewer. FIGURE 5 19: Archived Data Logger Waveform COMTRADE File The Data Logger Records retrieved from the protection relays are stored in the DDFR in COMTRADE-2002 standard format. All files required to comply to the COMTRADE-2002 format (including.cfg,.hdr, and.dat) are stored with all appropriate fields populated. When the protection relay that initially recorded the Data Logger record does not record these records as COMTRADE in its native format, the record is converted to a COMTRADE file and stored in the DDFR Viewing the Retrieved Data Logger Files The Data Logger files are viewed in the Waveform viewer. For an in-depth explanation of the tool, please refer to the Waveform Viewer section, section : Viewing Retrieved Waveform Files) Storage of Data Logger Records The Data Logger Records are stored in folders on the local drive categorized first by the DDFR name. A folder is created for each DDFR. Three folders are created within each DDFR folder to store the Oscillography Records, the Data Logger Records and the backup of the Event Records DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL