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IDM T3
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IDM T3 Contents
Introduction Peripherals - LSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Peripherals - Hub Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
IDM Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Peripherals - Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Peripherals - Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Where to Go for Further Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IDM T1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IDM T2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ReplayPlus
IDM T3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IDM T4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ReplayPlus Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
IDM T5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installing ReplayPlus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
LSU (Local Storage Unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
IDM Installation Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The Access Database and File Storage . . . . . . . . 23
IDM Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 About the Access Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
ReplayPlus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Folder Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Changing to a Different Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
ReplayPlus Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Accessing the Demo Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Configuring Ethernet Communications . . . . . . . 24
Installing TCP/IP for Network Communications . . . . . . . . 24
Installation Installing TCP/IP for Dial-Up or Direct Connect
Asynchronous Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
User Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installing Direct Connect Communications - Windows95/98
System Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Input / Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installing Direct Connect Communications - Windows NT
Power Supply and Earthing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Analog Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Making a Network Connection to the IDM . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Event / Digital Inputs (Standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Configuring ReplayPlus for Network Communications . . . 26
Alarm Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Configuring ReplayPlus for Dial-Up or Direct
Ethernet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Serial Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adding a New Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Clock Synchronisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Creating a New Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using an External PPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Creating a New Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using NGTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Ethernet Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
LCD/Keypad Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Modem Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Direct Connection (RS232) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Display Alarms? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Configuring an IDM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Manual Trigger? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Adding a DAU, LSU or PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Test Relays? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setting the Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Satellite Info? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Adding a Time Source to a DAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Show Baud Rates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Adding and Configuring a Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Version Numbers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Adding a Remote ReplayPlus Dial-Up PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Disable Triggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Adding and Configuring a Local Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Examine IDs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
IDM Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
LEDs - Normal Run Time Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 IDM Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
IDM DAU LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Global Settings - Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
OK / GPS / PPS LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Global Settings - Output Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Alarm LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Global Settings - DFR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
AL1 - AL6 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Global Settings - TSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Connecting Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Global Settings - CSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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DAU Configuration - TSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Step 4 - Zero Offset Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
DAU Configuration - CSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Step 5 - Full Scale Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Configure Analog Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Step 6 - Finish Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Configure Event Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Appendix H - IDM Configuration CD-ROM . . . . . 68
Configure Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Report DAU and Report Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Copy from CD / Read-Only Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Configure Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Replacing Installed Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Sending Configuration to the DAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Generating IDM Default Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Sending IDM Default Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Communications Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 About IDM Calibration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Retrieving IDM Directory and Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Sending Calibration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Retrieving Sequence of Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Appendix I - IDM DAU Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Record Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Record Viewer Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Files Required for DAU Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Typical Record Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 DAU Recovery Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Analog Channel Label Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Boot Loader Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Graphics Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Appendix J - Upgrading LSU Code . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Advanced Features - Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 LSU Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Advanced Features - Display Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Advanced Features - Calculated Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Advanced Features - Combination Channels . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Advanced Features - Distance To Fault Calculation . . . . . 46
Advanced Features - Sequence Components . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Advanced Features - Microsoft Excel Export . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Appendices
Appendix A - Sample IDM T3 DAU Configuration
Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Appendix B - DSP Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Calculated Quantities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Appendix C - DFR Record lengths and Sensor OP
Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
DFR Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Appendix D - About IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
In Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Appendix E - Conversion to External CTs . . . . . . 55
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Default VT and CT Configurations - VT/CT Board and
Analog Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Internal VT to External CT Conversion - VT/CT Board . . 58
Internal CT to External CT Conversion - VT/CT Board . . 59
Internal VT or CT to External CT Conversion - Analog Board
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Appendix F - CT Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
CT Rack Input / Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
CT Rack User Connection Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4 Channel IDM DC Isolation Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Appendix G - Generic IDM Calibration Procedure 65
Step 1 - Equipment Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Step 2 - Initial Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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IDM Overview
Introduction
About this Manual Introduction
This manual assumes no previous knowledge of operation of The IDM is an advanced multifunction distributed data
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this type of test equipment. Although details are given on the acquisition system designed to address the data recording
manner in which the IDM should be used, reference should also requirements of a modern transmission or distribution power
be made to the Help menu within ReplayPlus software for substation. The product, when coupled with the Hathaway
further instructions. ReplayPlus software package, provides a powerful platform for
the acquisition, analysis and reporting of data from power
Introduction (This Section) system substations.
First time users of the IDM should read this section which
ReplayPlus
describes the capabilities of the system and the operational The IDM Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) has five standard
overview to understand how the IDM functions. formats:
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them the functions of the IDM T3
ReplayPlus # A 6U rack mounting model, the IDM T3
Describes how to configure IDM parameters using the # A portable model, the IDM T4, which is based on the
Hathaway ReplayPlus software package. 3U IDM T1
# A 6U rack mounting model, the IDM T5
Note:
Some ReplayPlus and IDMCal software screens and
dialog boxes shown in this manual may have updated IDM T1
due to continuous product enhancement.
Hathaway
15 Wildflower Way, Belfast, BT12 6TA, Northern Ireland
Hathaway
8228 Park Meadows Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80124, USA
The IDM T1
Telephone: +1 303 799 8200
Fax: +1 303 799 8880 The IDM T1 is equipped with 10 analog channels and 16 or 32
Internet: www.hathawaycorp.com event channels, in a 3U 19 rack mountable enclosure that is
312mm deep.
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IDM T2 IDM T4
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Installation
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The IDM T2 The IDM T4
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The IDM T2 is a powerful, cost effective upgrade that extends The IDM T4 is an IDM T1 enclosed in a carrying case for
the life of existing DFRs providing all the functions of the IDM, portable use. Access to the 10 analog and 16 event channels is
including GPS time synchronization, higher scan rates and via 4mm safety connectors accessible at the rear of the case.
software sensors. The upgrade retains the signal conditioning of External VT boxes and CT clamps are used for monitoring
the original DFR allowing an upgrade to be performed without feeder circuits. These isolated signals are then fed to the 10
requiring any modification to protection wiring. analog channels of the IDM.
IDM T3 IDM T5
The IDM T3 is equipped with 16 analog channels and 32 event The IDM T5 is equipped with two IDM T3s in a 6U 19 rack
channels, in a 6U 19 rack mountable enclosure that is 326mm mountable enclosure that is 326mm deep. Each has 16 analog
deep. and 32 event channels independent of each other.
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The IDM is equipped with fully internal signal conditioning
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making it a very compact unit and suitable for mounting in the
relay panel of the feeder or item of equipment being monitored.
They can be equipped with an optional internal GPS decoder or
synchronized by an external time source (e.g. IRIG B).
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configuration and the supply voltage for each recorder. Sample
forms for each recorder type are included in Appendix A.
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following functions in an IDM installation:
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modem, a minimum 20Gbyte hard drive and a network interface
card equipped with a 10 base T and AUI port. It runs the
multi-tasking Linux operating system.
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IDM Installation Configurations
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In those installations where more than one IDM DAU is
installed at a given location then they communicate with LAN/WAN
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has a maximum range of 100m (300 feet) under normal
conditions however care should be taken in substation 10Base-T or 10Base-FL network
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over 1 kilometre while using multi-mode fibre.
Networked IDM Installation with Connection to a WAN
This figure
shows a single DAU
DAU The above figure shows a networked IDM installation with a
installation with
connection to a Wide Area Network where data can be
modem
automatically transferred to a remote PC on the network.
communications and
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local printer.
Modem Printer
HUB
Modem
PC
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IDM Functions
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DFR Fault Recording Function
High speed recording, monitoring the transient response of the
power system and equipment during and just after a system fault
or transient disturbance.
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Continuous Slow Scan Function
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Fault Recording Function
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TSS Triggered Slow Scan Function
Slow speed recording monitoring specified calculated power
quantities for up to 30 minutes before, during and after a
transient fault or disturbance at scan rates up to once per cycle.
Calculated quantities available include rms voltage and current,
real and reactive power, sequence components and frequency.
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ReplayPlus Overview
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Introduction Its layout has a Tree View on the left showing a Device List of
the products supported on the first level and listing the locations
The Replay Plus program is an application that provides
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or Substations where equipment is installed at the second level.
configuration, communication, data analysis and management
Double-clicking on a first level folder icon opens the second
for a range of Hathaway Products. When used with the IDM it
level where it is available.
provides the following functions.
The pane on the right contains a List View with four different
# Communications via direct connection, modem, or
display options Records, Devices, Breakers and Queries which
twisted pair or fibre-optic Ethernet network
are selected by clicking on the appropriate tab at the bottom of
# Local or remote configuration of IDM DAUs
ReplayPlus
the List View pane.
# Data retrieval from IDMs
# Data analysis, presentation and management
Display Options
A user interface similar to Windows Explorer is used to display
lists of records and installed devices and a drag and drop
Their functions are as follows:
interface is used for IDM configuration. All device
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configuration information, lists of records and record summary
results are stored in a Microsoft Access 97 database to provide OPTION FUNCTION
open access to the data however Microsoft Access is not
A list of records available in the
required to run ReplayPlus. Records
selected Station
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User Connections
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System Layout It is very important to connect an earth to the main earth stud.
This earth stud should be connected to the system substation
A dimensioned picture of the 6U rack mounting IDM T3 DAU
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earth.
is shown below. It is an easy device to mount. All analog, event
and alarm signal conditioning is internal to the chassis. All input
An on / off toggle switch is provided on the rear panel to switch
signal connections to the device are via screw terminal blocks
the power to the DAU.
on the rear panel. The IDM is small enough to mount directly
into the protection panel of the equipment being monitored.
Analog Inputs
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Each DAU has 16 analog
inputs connected to #1TB1,
#1TB2, #1TB3 and #1TB4.
Channels 1 to 16 are AC
coupled via interposing
transformers mounted inside
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the 6U chassis.
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This arrangement makes it easy to
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change a complete DAU without
having to disconnect a large number of
wires.
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station battery.
ReplayPlus
input, when rated voltage is applied is
approximately 1mA.
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and common can be either plus and
All analog channels are calibrated in the factory and there is no minus or minus and plus respectively.
need for site adjustments. The DAU configuration sheet
provided at the back of this manual will list the calibration Each group of eight digital inputs is isolated from each other
details of each analog channel. and from earth.
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The 10Base-FL connection is via the two ST fibre connectors
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RS232 (1) RS232 (2)
and is used for longer range communication over fibre optic
cables. Pin 1 Pin 1
The white coloured connector is for transmit and the grey colour Pin 2 RXD Pin 2 RXD
for receive. Pin 3 TXD Pin 3 TXD
The connectors are suitable for 62.5/125 multi-mode micron Pin 4 DTR Pin 4 DTR
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fibre cable. The wavelength used is 1300nm.
Pin 5 GND Pin 5 GND
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follows: Pin 9 Pin 9
# vx080201_x-y-z.bin - For RJ45 twisted pair A modem, PC or printer can be connected to the serial ports via
ethernet only standard serial cables.
# vxAUI080201_x-y-z.bin - For fibre optic ethernet
only Port (2) can be configured as an RS485 output via internal link
selection and the RS485 D-type connector on the rear panel.
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Unless otherwise stated, the shipping default firmware is of the
vx type, which will only support RJ45 twisted pair networking. When a DAU is equipped with an internal GPS time decoder or
IRIGB time decoder theses devices use the COM 2 port to
If fibre optic network cabling is being used the vxAUI firmware interface to the processor and it is no longer available for
needs to be uploaded to the DAU. external use. Inside the front panel two jumpers, J3 and J4,
select whether the ports is available for external use or is
Firmware is updated using IDMCal software. Refer to configured for use by an internal time decoder. For both
Appendix I, IDM DAU Recovery, for more information on jumpers position A is selected for external use and position B is
updating firmware. selected for an internal time decoder.
As the network will not be active if the wrong firmware is The pin out for the RS485 connection is given in the following
installed, the uploading will have to be executed through direct table:
connect or XModem.
Pin 1
The firmware is referred to as Application within IDMCal.
Pin 2 A
Pin 3 B
Serial Ports
The DAU has two serial ports, RS232 (1) and RS232 (2). Port Pin 4
(1) is accessible on the front panel as well as each rear panel. Pin 5
The pin out for the RS232 (1) and (2) is given in the following Pin 6
table:
Pin 7
Pin 8
Pin 9 GND
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Clock Synchronisation The pin out for #1TB6 is given in the following table. The
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connections are via a screw terminal adapter block that plugs
Each IDM DAU has an internal free running clock for time
into #1TB6.
stamping recorded data. This clock can be synchronized to an
external source via a 1 pulse per second (1pps) applied on one
of three inputs: Pin 1 A (loop in)
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Pin 3 B (loop in)
# Pins 1 and 3 of #1TB6 (RS485 multidrop)
Pin 4 B (loop out)
Master DAUs can be equipped with an internal GPS or IRIG-B Pin 5 External Time Stamp
time decoder. The ANTENNA BNC socket is provided for the
connection of the GPS, or the 1PPS BNC for IRIG-B 003, DC Pin 6 External Time Stamp
level, no carrier, BCD/SB data format signal.
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Note: Using an External PPS
The DAU can be equipped with either a GPS decoder An external pulse, 0Vdc and rising to 8Vdc, may be connected
or an IRIG B decoder. to the 1PPS BNC connector on the rear of the DAU. (BNC
centre = 8Vdc pulse, BNC outer = 0Vdc).
Where multiple DAUs are installed at one site, one DAU (the
The pulse must be greater than a minimum of 10:s wide. The
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Time Master) can be used to synchronize other DAUs (time
pulse must not exceed 20Vdc.
slaves) using a 1pps (one pulse per second) signal. In this way
all DAUs are synchronized to the same time, +/- 10:s, even if
The second is marked as the rising edge of this pulse.
there is no accurate external time source.
The following figure shows how DAUs are interconnected for Note:
1pps synchronisation via RS485. If an external pps is to be used then jumper J2 on
the Analog board must be set to the A position.
Note:
For DAUs with clock synchronisation using RS485 For DAUs using IRIG-B via the 1PPS BNC connector
multidrop, the last Slave in the chain has jumper J1a ensure jumper J2 on the Analog board is set to
on the Analog board inserted for correct RS485 position B.
termination.
6
EXT
EXT
EXT
EXT
T/S
T/S
T/S
T/S
5
5
IN OUT IN OUT
IN OUT IN OUT
IN OUT IN OUT
IN OUT IN OUT
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
RS485 Twisted
Pair Cable
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The DAU to which this pulse is connected will be the Time If a pulse per second is available, this should be connected to
Introduction
Master DAU. the DAU, in addition to the NTGS serial time. The Telefault
GPS manufactured by Hathaway provides a pulse per second
This Time Master DAU may now be used to provide time output and this pulse (or equivalent) may be connected to a
synchronisation to other DAUs, using the RS485 pps connection DAU as detailed in the table below.
described previously.
DAU PPS
DESCRIPTION
BNC
Installation
Using NGTS
NGTS is the definition for a serial time code format and a Inner Pulse signal
device providing this serial time code data format may be Outer Pulse signal grnd.
connected to a serial port of an IDM DAU.
ReplayPlus
of the DAU in ReplayPlus must be made to match the
DAU COM
DESCRIPTION physical installation.
PORT
Appendices
If the NGTS device is a Telefault GPS from Hathaway, then
connection to COM1 on the Telefault GPS is made via
Hathaway cable 16-2017 and its details are shown below.
RED
TX_D 3 2 RX_D
Telefault DAU RS232
COM1 BLUE Serial Port
GRND 5 5 GRND
Screen
P1 P2
9-way D Type 9-way D Type
Connector, Female Connector, Female
Note:
If using DAU COM2, jumpers J3 and J4 on the CPU
board must be in position A and J8 must be in
position B. Additionally on the Analog board, J2 must
be in position A.
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LCD/Keypad Operation
Introduction
Normal Operation At this stage pressing the <Reset> key will clear any
LEDs/Relays associated with an alarm.
The LCD displays the following during run time operation:
Installation
Line 1
This displays the time and date <hh><mm><ss> Manual Trigger?
<dd><mm><yy> To initiate a manual trigger use the key sequence:
The display is updated every second.
An underscore will appear between the time and date to indicate <Enter> <down arrow> <Enter>
that time synchronisation cannot be guaranteed.
ReplayPlus
After a manual trigger has been sent the DAU will return to run
Line 2 time mode.
This displays the DAU name.
To view the IP address of the DAU, from the keypad use key
sequence:
Test Relays?
To test the two status relays use the key sequence:
<left arrow> <up arrow> <right arrow> <down arrow>
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<Enter> <down arrow> <down arrow> <Enter>
Then press <down arrow> again to toggle between the DAU
name and the IP address.
Then <up arrow> or <down arrow> to select which relay.
Note - Exiting Menu Options: Then <Enter> <up arrow> Relay closed, <down arrow>
All the following menu options can be accessed from Relay open, <Enter> pulse.
the normal run time display.
Pressing <esc> at any time whilst in the menu option
will return the DAU to the run time display. Satellite Info?
To examine the satellite information use the key sequence:
If the master DAU is configured for and locked to the GPS, then
<Enter> <Enter>
the number of satellites and length of time locked will be
displayed.
The LCD will then display the following:
If the master DAU is configured for but not locked to the GPS
Line 1
then the time satellite lock has been lost will be displayed.
Displays the alarm time and date <hh><mm><ss>
<dd><mm><yy>
If the master DAU does not receive the GPS time string then a
error message to this effect will be displayed.
Line 2
Displays the alarm message.
A Slave DAU displays the time elapsed in minutes since the last
hourly time synchronisation packet was received from the
From the keypad use <left arrow> and/or <right arrow> to
master DAU.
scroll along the alarm text.
Use <up arrow> <down arrow> to go through the available
alarms.
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# TP - Indicates the firmware is twisted pair and will
Introduction
Note:
use the RJ45 Ethernet connection
On power up/reset the master DAU sends a series of
time packets every minute for the first five minutes
# AUI - Indicates the firmware will operate over the
fibre optic Ethernet connection
and then every hour to the slave DAUs.
Installation
To disable the triggers use the key sequence:
The antenna status will be reported as passed, open or short.
These antenna status messages are self explanatory, and the <Enter> <up arrow> <up arrow> <up arrow> <Enter>
antenna status option is included to facilitate diagnosis of
potential cable/antenna problems: The LCD will then display the following:
Esc to confirm
Enter to cancel
# passed - Antenna correctly detected
ReplayPlus
# OPEN - Open circuit in cable from GPS module to
Use <Enter> to cancel disabling triggers.
antenna
Use <Esc> to display the following:
# SHORT - Short circuit in cable from GPS module to
DISABLED 60min
antenna
Esc to re-enable
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Use <down arrow> to decrease disable time in 30min steps.
module (which is observed as a short flash of the GPS LED on
the keypad). Use <enter> to default to 60min disabling.
Use <Esc> to re-enable triggers.
Upon receipt of a GPS time packet, the antenna status displayed
on the LCD of the DAU may be refreshed by pressing <Enter>
Examine IDs?
Note: To examine the DAU node and network ID use the key
The Antenna Status option is not available for Slave sequence:
DAUs or Master DAUs without GPS.
<Enter> <up arrow> <up arrow> <up arrow> <up
arrow> <Enter>
Show Baud Rates? This displays the current DAU node within the specified
To view the baud rate settings for the DAU COM1 and COM2 network.
ports use the key sequence:
Version Numbers?
To view the current version of DAU firmware and DSP Cyclic
Redundancy Checksum use the key sequence:
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LEDs - Normal Run Time Mode
Introduction
IDM DAU LEDs
Installation
OK AL 1 AL 3 AL 5 GPS
Alarm AL 2 AL 4 AL 6 PPS
ReplayPlus
OK / GPS / PPS LEDs
The green LED marked OK should flash constantly indicating
that the systems is healthy.
Appendices
indicate pulse per second.
Alarm LED
The red Alarm LED flashes to indicate an operational change
has taken place. This could be due to one of the following
example conditions:
Caution!
If any of the AL1 - AL6 LEDs are lit this indicates an
error and should be reported. Refer to Appendix I,
IDM DAU Recovery, for more information.
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Connecting Peripherals
Introduction
Peripheral Types
It is possible to connect peripheral devices to the RS232 port of
Installation
any DAU and gain access to any other device via the Ethernet
LAN. There are five types of peripheral device:
ReplayPlus
# Local PC
Appendices
Transmission Substation
(#1TB5)
(#1TB7)
Antenna
User Current Inputs (#1TB2, TB4)
Analogs
20 or 100A (Fibre / BNC /
RS485 - #1TB6)
User DC Inputs IDM T3 1PPS
1 - 10V, 10 - 40V, (#1TB1, TB3)
Analogs
40 - 120V,
120 - 240V
Power Input
Laptop PC RJ45
(At Site)
IDM T3 Installation
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Peripherals - LSU Peripherals - Hub Shelf
Introduction
A rear view picture of the LSU is shown below. A rear view picture of the Hub shelf is shown below. It is used
for Ethernet connections to a DAUs and LSUs.
Installation
The 1pps Converter board converts 1pps RS485, TTL or fibre
inputs to up to eight fibre 1pps outputs. It also provides
regulated DC power to the hub and integral modem (if fitted).
LSU Rear
ReplayPlus
The LSU is equipped with the following:
Appendices
# COM2 (dongle)
Hub Shelf Rear
Note:
Fibre type is 62.5/125:m multimode.
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JP2 must be in position JP2:1-2, unless there are
Introduction
multiple boards comprising a RS485 chain. In this
case, boards in the chain must have JP2:2-3 selected
(no RS485 termination) and the last board in the chain
must have JP2:1-2 (to terminate the RS485 chain).
Installation
pps signal, or JP1:2-3 to select both the fibre and
BNC inputs as the source of the pps signal.
Note:
If JP1:2-3 is selected (source of pps input is
fibre or BNC) then only a single source of pps
must be connected to the board, either the
ReplayPlus
fibre or the BNC, but not both.
Additionally, with JP1:2-3 selected, the
RS485 will function as an output and echo
the received pps pulse on the RS485.
Appendices
Peripherals - Modem
For a single DAU installation, a modem can be
connected to any IDM serial port to allow remote
1pps Converter Board Jumper Positions access to that particular DAU.
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YELLOW
20 1
ORANGE
2 2
RED
3 3
GREEN DAU RS232
Printer 8 4
Serial Port
BLACK
7 5
Installation
WHITE
5 7
BLUE
4 8
P1 P2
25-way D Type 9-way D Type
Connector, Male Connector, Female
ReplayPlus
Peripherals - Local PC
A PC running Hathaway ReplayPlus software can be directly
connected to a serial port for local configuration and analysis of
data. Hathaway cable 16-1949 is used for this connection and its
details are shown below.
Appendices
WHITE
1 7
YELLOW
4 8
RED
2 3
ORANGE
3 2
DAU RS232 BLACK
5 5 Computer
Serial Port
7 6
BLUE
8 1
6 9
GREEN
9 4
Screen Screen
P1 P2
9-way D Type 9-way D Type
Connector, Female Connector, Female
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ReplayPlus Installation
Introduction
Installing ReplayPlus 7. Continue with the installation by following the instructions
as prompted by the Hathaway Installation Wizard.
The ReplayPlus software is supplied on a CD-ROM or on 3.5
Installation
diskettes. To install the software, do the following:
Note:
1. Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive / place Disk 1 in For ReplayPlus to communicate with the IDM, the
the diskette drive. following operating system services are required;
when using Windows 95/98, Dial-up Networking with
Note: TCP/IP must be installed; when using Windows NT
4.0, Remote Access Services (RAS) must be installed
ReplayPlus
If your ReplayPlus CD-ROM has autorun enabled,
ReplayPlus will automatically begin to install. If not (consult your IT professional or Windows help for
more assistance).
follow steps 2 and 3.
Appendices
# Windows 9X/ME/NT 4.0
3. Type D:\setup (Use your CD-ROM / diskette drive # Pentium 90MHz or better PC, 32Mb RAM, 1Gb hard
letter ID as appropriate). Click OK. drive
# An available serial port and modem for dial-up
4. The Hathaway Install Wizard will take you through the communications
installation. # A network connection for Ethernet communications
# Microsoft Access 97/2000 for analysis when using
5. Follow the instructions as prompted by the software. When custom queries and reports
the Database options screen appears, read the following
caution before proceeding:
Caution!
For reinstalls or upgrades, do NOT check Install New
Database. Only check Install New Database when you
no longer need any part of the previous database or if
you are installing the ReplayPlus software for the first
time. If you check Install New Database this version
of the software overwrites all database files. Before
installing a new database be sure to archive all
database files you may want to preserve.
Database Options
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The Access Database and File
Introduction
Storage
Installation
About the Access Database It is also possible to change to a different database while
ReplayPlus is open. To do this:
ReplayPlus uses a Microsoft Access database to store
information about IDM DAUs. The database is located in the
1. Click on Edit and then Settings on the toolbar.
folder specified during the installation of ReplayPlus, by default
this is C:\ReplayPlus. The default name of this database is
2. This will open a dialog called Replay Settings.
Replayplus.mdb. If you use multiple databases they require
Open the Directories folder.
different names or should be placed in different folders.
ReplayPlus
In the System Databases field click on Browse in the
Master Database field and locate the required database.
Appendices
that directory should also be used for your working folder. For
Note:
example, if you choose to place a database called IDM.mdb in a
During installation ReplayPlus creates a file called
directory C:\hathaway then your working directory should also
ReplayPlus.new. This is a default database and can
be C:\hathaway.
be used should you need to install a clean database.
To do this save your original database under a unique
name and rename the ReplayPlus.new file with the
extension .mdb.
Master Database Path
IDM (Device)
Accessing the Demo Database
...... record files (.dat) 1. Install the ReplayPlus software and follow the instructions.
...... record files (.dat)
...... record files (.dat) 2. Select the Custom installation. Check the Demo files
...... record files (.dat) and Extras options to install the demo files in a ..\demo
folder inside the folder selected for the ReplayPlus
installation.
ReplayPlus Hierarchical Folder Structure
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Configuring Ethernet
Introduction
Communications
Installation
Installing TCP/IP for Network 5. If this PC is to be used with an IDM on a different network
segment then select the Gateway tab and enter the default
Communications gateway for the PC network segment.
To communicate with an IDM using Ethernet the PC must be
equipped with an Ethernet network adapter, either ISA, PCI or
PCMCIA.
Installing TCP/IP for Dial-Up or
ReplayPlus
The IDM Ethernet communications uses the TCP/IP protocol Direct Connect Asynchronous
and so the following network components are required: -
Communications
Dial-up or direct connect asynchronous communications uses a
# A network adapter driver
serial implementation of TCP/IP known as PPP. For PPP
# TCP/IP protocol on the network driver to be used
communications the operating system requires:
Appendices
# A dial-up adapter driver
Neighborhood and select Properties to show the # TCP/IP protocol on the dial-up adapter
Network dialog.
These can be installed, as above from Network Neighborhood
2. If not already properties.
installed choose
Add... to add the
Caution!
driver for the
Do NOT adjust TCP/IP-> Dial-up Adapter
network adapter to
be used and install Properties as the ReplayPlus software will
the Microsoft automatically make any adjustments required.
TCP/IP protocol.
3. Next select
Installing Direct Connect
TCP/IP ->
Network Communications - Windows95/98
Adapter and To communicate directly with the IDM through the COM1 port
Network Dialog click Properties a Null modem driver must be installed on the PC. This type of
to display the communications also uses PPP.
TCP/IP Properties
dialog. 1. Place the ReplayPlus CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
(Click on Cancel if ReplayPlus automatically begins to
4. Enter the IP address install).
and subnet mask to
be used to 2. From the Windows Control Panel double-click on
communicate with
Modems
the IDM.
3. Select Add
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6. Click on Have Disk..., then Browse... 14. From the Direct
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Connection
7. From the Open dialog select Properties select a
D:\ReplayPlus\DirectConnect\mdmcbx4.inf (use baud rate of
your CD-ROM drive letter ID as appropriate). 38400 and
enable the Only
8. Click OK connect at
this speed
Installation
9. Click on OK check box .
in the Install
From Disk 15. Click OK
dialog.
Setting Direct Connection
Properties
Selecting .inf File
ReplayPlus
Note:
10. In the Install New Modem dialog select Virginia Tech
Further DAU com port configuration is required within
from the Manufacturers lis and select Direct
ReplayPlus. Refer to Adding and Configuring a Modem
Connection from the Models list.
later in this section for more information.
Appendices
Installing Direct Connect
Communications - Windows NT
Windows NT has its own null modem driver. To install this:
Modems Properties
Installing Null Modem Driver -
Windows NT
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Note:
Introduction
Windows NT will not support two modems at once. As
direct connect uses a modem driver it may be
necessary to temporarily uninstall any existing
modems setup on your PC.
Installation
Making a Network Connection to
the IDM
Use a standard UTP network cable to connect to the IDM if the Enabling TCP/IP
connection is made using a hub. While it is always
recommended to connect to the IDM using a hub it is possible to
connect a PC directly to the IDM using a crossover UTP
ReplayPlus
network cable. Configuring ReplayPlus for Dial-Up or
Since the IDM is equipped with a fibre and twisted pair network Direct Communications
port and the auto-detect defaults to the fibre port it is not 1. From the Comms menu in ReplayPlus select Configure
possible to walk up and plug in with a crossover cable. The Comms
network connection must be established as the DAU is powered
up. 2. Enable the TCP/IP (Local Ethernet) check box.
Appendices
It is possible to Ping a DAU to verify that a network connection 3. Enable the TCP/IP (PPP) check box for the com port to
is established by typing Ping <IP Address> from a DOS be used.
window. A valid connection is indicated by a response of the
form: 4. Select the modem to be used from the drop-down list.
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Adding a New Installation
Introduction
Creating a New Station
To enter configuration information for a new installation the
first step is to create an entry for the new location or Station. To
Installation
do this:
1. Right-click on
the IDM folder
in the Device
List on the left
and select Add
ReplayPlus
New Station Ethernet Communication Details
Appendices
Click on the new station to select it and you are now ready
the PC Com port to which the modem will be attached.
to take the next step and create a new device.
Ethernet Communications
When selecting Ethernet communications we must specify the
Method as Ethernet, the IDM Name and the IP Address. If the
installation is not going to be directly connected to a network
then use the default IP Address. Otherwise consult your network
administrator for details of appropriate IP Addresses.
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Configuring an IDM 2. When a DAU is inserted the following dialog box is used to
Introduction
confirm the DAU IP Address and to assign a DAU name.
Having made an entry in the Devices tab for a new IDM we
now need to enter all the configuration information.
The IP Address should be
the same as the IP address
1. Right click on the entry in the List View and select
specified in the Device
Configure IDM.
Details dialog and the IP
Address on the DAU
Installation
Configuration sheet
supplied with the
DAU Details
equipment.
ReplayPlus
Details of the LSU IP
Address is included on the
DAU Configuration sheet.
Configure IDM
Appendices
2. The IDM Configuration dialog will be displayed. LSU Details
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3. In the Gateway side of the table enter the IP Address of the 2. Click OK then select
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Gateway to be used. the type of time source
from the following
To communicate with dialog.
Add a New Time Source
a PC with IP Address Name
193.1.2.131 the entry
in the routing table 3. Select Encore for an
should be 193.1.2.0 internal GPS decoder.
Installation
since this is the Select NGTS to
Network Address of synchronize to an
this Class C IP external GPS clock
Setting the Default Gateway Configure the Time Source
Address. using the NGTS
protocol.
To communicate with a PC with IP Address 145.222.9.66 the
entry in the routing table should be 145.222.0.0 since this is the Select IRIG-B to use an external TTL IRIG-B signal.
ReplayPlus
Network Address of this Class B IP Address. (Details of the
Default Gateway can be obtained from your network 4. We now need to configure the serial port for the time
administrator). source being used. Whatever time source has been attached
to a COM port of a DAU, the configuration of the serial
port must match that of the time code device.
Adding a Time Source to a DAU The black line between the DAU icon and the time source
If the DAU being configured is the only one in the installation icon represents the serial port, where the upper line
Appendices
or if it is to be a Time Master in a multiple DAU installation represents COM1 of the DAU and the lower line represents
then it can derive time from its own free-running internal clock DAU COM2.
or it can be synchronized to an external time source. The
following time synchronization options are available: Right-click on the
required serial port
# Internal GPS decoder and select
# Internal IRIG-B decoder Configure Port.
# External Serial NGTS time string
All of these options use the COM2 serial port to transfer time
synchronization information to the DAU microprocessor.
Configure Time Source Port
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Configuring a DAU as a Time Slave 2. Add a Modem name
Introduction
If the DAU is to be synchronized by another DAU in the and DAU phone
installation then it is configured as a time slave by right-clicking number to the dialog
on the DAU and un-checking the Set As Time Master option box as shown.
in the menu.
Installation
3. To configure the modem right-click on the modem
and select Configure Modem.
ReplayPlus
Setting DAU as a Time Slave
Appendices
As Time Master option.
Modem Type
2. Right-click on the
DAU icon
5. We now need to configure the serial port for the modem
again and from the
being used.
menu select
Configure DAU -
Right-click on the
> and from the sub
required serial port and
menu check the
select Configure Port.
Use External PPS Use External
PPS option.
Adding a Modem
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5. Enter replay in the User Name text box and hathaway in
Note:
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the Password text box type (both lowercase). Click on
All baud rates within Windows must match the baud
Save
rate of the com port on the DAU. Windows settings
for both mode and appropriate com port should be
set as above.
Adding and Configuring a Local
Printer
Installation
Adding a Remote ReplayPlus Dial-Up If a printer is to be used for local printing of SER and DFR
records then it needs to be added to a DAU and configured.
PC
If the DAU is to be configured to poll or automatically transfer 1. Add a printer by
new fault records via its modem to a remote ReplayPlus PC this right-clicking on the
too must be added to the configuration. required serial port
and selecting Add
ReplayPlus
1. Right click on the extreme right of the IDM Configuration Printer.
dialog as shown below and select Add Replay
Adding a Printer
Appendices
for the printer.
Printer Name
Adding a Replay Plus PC
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6. The Baud Rate will
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default to 9600.
This should be set to
correspond with the
baud rate of the
printer being used.
Printer Port Settings
Installation
(Refer to your printers documentation for more information).
ReplayPlus
Right-click in the
bottom portion of the 10. Use the drop-down lists to specify the type of SER text
IDM Configuration string to be printed.
dialog and from the
menu select Set ->
Output
Appendices
Destinations.
Select SER
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Note:
Introduction
Hathaway cable 16-1943 is used to connect a dot
matrix printer directly to the DAU serial port. Refer to
Installation, Connecting Peripherals, for more details.
Installation
ReplayPlus
Appendices
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IDM Configuration
Introduction
IDM Configuration Overview Global Settings - Output
The next part of the configuration involves entering some
Destinations
Installation
configuration information that is common to the complete
To specify output destinations global settings:
installation and to all the functions within the IDM.
1. Right-click in the bottom portion of the IDM Configuration
dialog and from the menu select Set ->Output
Destinations
Global Settings - Environment
To specify environment global settings: 2. Use the drop-
ReplayPlus
down lists
1. Right-click in numbered 1-4 to
the bottom specify the
portion of the storage devices
IDM
Configuration Set Output Destinations
dialog and from
Appendices
the menu select ReplayPlus PCs or LSUs can be used as destinations where the
Set -> IDM can automatically transfer records.
Environment
Note:
Global Settings Menu
If records are to be transferred to the remote Master
Station then the modem to be used must also be
2. This dialog is specified in the right-hand drop-down list.
used to specify
the time zone in
which the
Global Settings - DFR
equipment is to
To specify DFR global settings:
be used and the
nominal power 1. Right-click in the bottom portion of the IDM Configuration
system line dialog and from the menu select Set -> DFR
frequency.
Note:
If the IDM is a time slave being synchronised by a
time master and the time master IDM uses IRIG-B,
then the time zone for the time slave must be set to
Greenwich Mean Time.
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Note: Global Settings - CSS
Introduction
For more information on setting record lengths and To specify CSS global settings:
OP limits refer to Appendix C.
1. Right-click in the bottom portion of the IDM Configuration
dialog and from the menu select Set -> CSS
3. To enable autocomms of DFR records to a given
destination enable the Send to check box. To select which
2. This dialog is used
portion of a record is sent to a selected output destination
Installation
to enable the CSS
click on the Settings button.
function and select
the LSU as the
4. Records can be
output destination.
transferred at
effective sample
rates of 128, 64 or
Set Global CSS Settings
32 samples per
ReplayPlus
cycle.
Appendices
DAU icon and
the pre-trigger and post-trigger data using the slide
from the menu
controls. To transfer the complete record enable the Full
select Configure
Record check box.
DAU -> DFR
2. Using this
dialog the TSS
function is
enabled or
disabled and the
sample rate can
be selected
between 10Hz
or 12 Hz and
50Hz or 60 Hz.
DAU DFR Configuration
Set Global TSS Settings
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Note: DAU Configuration - CSS
Introduction
When retrieving DFR records with ReplayPlus, either About CSS
manually or using the polling software, then the The CSS Continuous Slow Scan function, like the TSS function,
configuration for output destination 1 will be used to records up to nine channels of data calculated by the DSP.
select which event and analog channels are to be However in the CSS function, instead of being triggered, the
included in the record. records are continuously stored creating a history of 15 days
worth of data on the LSU. Required sections of this data can be
retrieved remotely using the ReplayPlus Master Station.
Installation
DAU Configuration - TSS To configure this option:
About TSS 1. Right-click on the DAU icon and from the menu
The TSS Triggered Slow Scan function, when enabled, is select Configure DAU -> CSS
triggered by the same sensors that trigger the DFR function and
it records up to nine channels of data selected from the list of
2. Use the nine
ReplayPlus
100 quantities calculated each cycle by the DSP. Records are
combo boxes to
created at scan rates of 10 Hz and 50 Hz on systems with a line
select which
frequency of 50Hz and scan rates of 12 Hz and 60 Hz on
signals are to be
systems with a line frequency of 60Hz. Records of up to 10
recorded in each
minutes in length can be created with the pre-trigger and post-
of the nine
trigger times being fully configurable.
channels.
Appendices
To select this option:
Caution!
Be sure to make the correct selection here as all data
entered later will be lost if you have to change this
field.
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3. To enter details for one of the analog channels double-click
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on an entry in the List View.
Installation
Event Channel Configuration
ReplayPlus
Analog Channel Configuration
Each event channel can be configured with changes to the
following fields:
Each analog channel can be configured with changes to the # The channel Label.
following fields: # Select the Normal State for the event input.
Appendices
# The channel Label. # Select the edges on which transitions should cause a
# The channel full scale (the FSD field) cannot be trigger; Low, High (or both).
changed -it is part of the calibration data stored in # Select a Debounce time in the range 0 - 10 ms. A
flash memory in the DAU and is the full scale of the trigger condition will only occur when an event input
analog input. remains in a triggered state for a period longer than
# The secondary Nominal value of the analog channel the de-bounce time.
(e.g. 1A or 63.5V).
# The primary (transformer) TX Ratio (e.g. 2000:5)
# The Channel Type field defines the channel type and Configure Circuits
is normally set AC volts or AC current.
About Circuits
# The Units field is the units used to calibrate the To permit the DSP processor to calculate three phase quantities
analog input, normally V or A. such as real and reactive power and sequence components it
must be configured with the definitions of the three phase
voltage and current inputs for each circuit being monitored.
Configure Event Channels
To configure the event channels: To configure the circuits:
1. Right click on the DAU icon and select Configure 1. Right click on the DAU icon and select Configure
DAU -> Inputs -> Events DAU -> Inputs -> Circuits
Caution!
Be sure to make the correct selection here as all data
entered later will be lost if you have to change this
field. Enter Circuit Settings
2. Type a circuit name for each circuit and select the analog
3. To enter details for one of the event channels double-click
channels that record the three phase voltage and current
on an entry in the List View.
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In many cases the voltage signals will be shared between To configure the sensors:
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multiple circuits. The neutral current and voltage channels
In and Vn are not currently used but are included for future 1. Right click on the DAU icon and select Configure
expansion.
DAU -> Inputs -> Sensors
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Report DAU and Report
Calculations
Having completed the IDM configuration we must now retrieve
the DAU calibration information so that it can be merged with
the configuration data. This permits the ReplayPlus software to
DAU Sensor Channels List
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derive the scaling of the calculated quantities generated by the
DSP processor on the DAU at run time and include it as part of The DAU Sensor Channels dialog contains a summary list
the configuration. of the 32 sensors available in each DAU. The list contains
the Sensor No, the calculated quantity that the sensor will
To retrieve the DAU calibration information: operate on, the sensor Type, the threshold settings and the
OP Limit time.
1. Right-click on the DAU icon and select Report
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DAU; ReplayPlus now retrieves and displays the calibration 2. To edit sensor settings
information for the DAU analog channels. double-click on a sensor
number to open the Sensor
2. Click Save to add this to the configuration. To display the Configuration dialog.
scaling for the DSP calculated quantities right-click on the
DAU icon and select Report Calculation.
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4. Now click on Configure and set the threshold. Sending Configuration to the DAU
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Having completed the configuration the new data must be sent
to the DAU. To send the configuration click on Save and
Send. This creates a binary configuration file and sends it to
the DAU using the communication information specified in the
Device Details dialog.
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Set Sensor Threshold Configuration
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of the channel full scale, or as a percentage of nominal.
When setting trigger levels as a percentage of nominal a
value of 120% will trigger at 20% above nominal and a
setting of 80% will trigger at 20% below nominal.
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set for the analog channel on the Analog Channel
Configuration dialog.
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Communications
Introduction
Communications Overview Retrieving IDM Directory and
To access all IDM communications options:
Records
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To retrieve the IDM directory and records:
1. Select the Devices tab
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in the right
hand List
View pane 3. Use the From drop-down list to
of the select whether the directory
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Explorer. or the LSU.
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Selecting Communication Options Get IDM or CSS directory is required.
Directory
Reset DAU Reset the remote IDM 6. For DFR and TSS records when the directory has been
displayed highlight the records to be retrieved and click on
Load a DFR, TSS, or CSS directory
Retrieve Now
from the IDM or LSU and
Load Directory
optionally select and retrieve
CSS Directory
record files
When a CSS Directory has been retrieved it contains a list of
Synchronise the IDM real time segments of CSS data stored in the LSU hard drive.
Set Clock
clock to the ReplayPlus PC clock
To retrieve CSS data:
Remote Manual
Trigger the remote IDM
Trigger 1. Select the required
data segment from
Retrieve Sequence of Event Data
Get SER the List View
from the remote IDM
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3. Use the Duration box to specify the length of data segment
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required. The maximum length of a data record that can be
retrieved is 90 minutes.
Note:
The CSS data record to be retrieved must be
contained within one CSS data segment.
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Retrieving Sequence of Event Data
Sequence of Event data is available in three different categories;
Events, Sensors and Warnings
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1. Select the Devices tab
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3. When SER data is retrieved from the DAU it is stored in an
SER log on the Replay Plus database and this data can be
viewed by right-clicking on the device name and selecting
View SER Log -> Events/Sensors/Warnings
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Record Viewer
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Record Viewer Overview Typical Record Viewer
To access all record options: A typical record viewer window is shown on the following
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page.
1. Select the Records tab
Channel labels and signal values for the two cursor positions are
displayed in the left hand pane with the wave forms displayed in
2. Select a Station in the left hand Device List pane. A list of
the right hand pane. The red Measurement Cursor is positioned
all records in the selected Station will be displayed in the
by a left click and the blue Reference cursor is positioned using
right hand List View pane. Records can be sorted by IDM
Shift left click.
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name, DAU name and date by clicking on the buttons at the
top of each column in the List View pane. Click a second These options can be reversed by clicking on
time to toggle between an ascending sort and a descending
sort. Analog channels are auto-scaled for optimum viewing and
configuration options permit only active channels (i.e. analog
3. Right-click channels with a valid signal or event channels with changes of
on the state) to be displayed.
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record name
in the List By default, instantaneous values are displayed at the cursor
View pane position.
of the However, clicking displays rms values for ac signals.
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Explorer. To display active channels only check the Show only active
channels box in the File -> Preferences menu. Use the Max.
Selecting Record Options Percentage full scale for noise setting in the File ->
Preferences menu to set the signal level below which the viewer
will set analog channels as inactive.
The following record options are provided.
The Trace, Select Analogs menu or the button can be used
to over-ride the inactive channel setting or select individual
OPTION DESCRIPTION traces for display.
Displays additional information
View Header
about the record Toolbar buttons and can be used to expand and
Editing and display of user notes compress the time axis and the button displays the full time
Edit Annotation axis.
describing aspects of the record
Add brief notes to the Info field in Clicking on analog channel labels to select a single or multiple
Edit Info
the List View pane
channels permits the and buttons to be used to increase
Copy the record file to a or decrease the amplitude scaling of the channels.
Export Record
destination directory
The vertical position of analog channels can be changed by
Permanently delete the selected clicking and dragging the analog channel label. A snap feature
Delete
record(s) from ReplayPlus automatically aligns the overlayed traces about their horizontal
Opens the record in the Viewer or axis.
Open Record opens a new record in a new
window if viewer is already open The and buttons can be used to undo and redo changes
to the display configuration.
Overlays a new record in the
Add Record
current Viewer window
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Typical Record Viewer Window
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Advanced Features - Sources
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Equalize Uses the same trace scaling for all
Graticule Limits selected channels The Record Viewer contains a number of advanced features for
the analysis of fault records including Fault Location,
Trace Settings Opens the Trace Settings menu Symmetrical Component analysis and the calculation of real and
Horizontal Enables horizontal cursors for reactive power flow. For these functions to work correctly we
Cursors signal measurement need to specify the channels that contain the three phase voltage
and current signals for each of the circuits being monitored.
Only display the signal within the
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Clip to Graticule
graticule area To specify the channels:
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Cancel Close this menu
Graphics Configuration
Right click on the right hand graphics pane to display the
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Graphics Configuration menu.
Select Graphics Configuration to display the Graphics 2. Sources can be created for up to four circuits or lines in any
Configuration menu. one record and each set of sources is enabled by entering a
name in the Line Name text box.
This dialogue
can be used to 3. Use the drop-down lists in the Select Channels field to
change the select the channels that contain the three phase voltage and
graphics current signals for each circuit or line. The neutral current
background definition In is only required for the fault location function.
colour, display
time values as 4. The Load Sources and Save As options can be used to save
absolute time and retrieve Sources definitions from files on disk however
and adjust the it is more convenient to use Display Configurations as a
font and mechanism to save and retrieve Sources information (see
resolution of Display Configurations section).
the cursor
values Sources are also used by the viewer to ensure that the same
displayed scaling factors are applied for each three phase group of
Graphics Configuration
voltages and currents to simplify the analysis of records.
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2. Select up to 12
Note:
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waveforms for
If the Distance To Fault function is to be used then
display. Available
additional data must be entered in the Line Data
waveforms include
dialog.
rms voltage and
current, phase angles,
real and reactive
Advanced Features - Display power and frequency.
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Configurations
Having configured the presentation of a record in the viewer it
is possible to save the display configuration for later use, in a
number of different ways.
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with Record to save the current display Select Calculation
configuration with the record file so that it is Channels
automatically re-used when the file is opened at a
later date
# Use the File -> Graphics Configurations -> Save
Advanced Features - Combination
Named Configuration or the toolbar button to
Channels
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save the configuration to a user named file.
The Calculated Waveforms option is used to combine recorded
# Use the and toolbar buttons to save
signals to produce a new signal.
the configuration where it can be recalled using the
and buttons. To access this option:
# Use the File -> Graphics Configurations -> Save
Recorder Default option to save the current display 1. From the Tools menu in the Record Viewer select Select
configuration as the default for the current record Comb. Channels
type, DFR, TSS, CSS from the current recorder. This
option ensures that all new records or each type from This example
shows how three
each recorder can be pre-assigned a default display
phase currents are
configuration.
combined to
produce a
Sources definitions are also stored with display configurations
calculated neutral
so that they can be automatically assigned to records with the
current.
display configuration.
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Advanced Features - Distance To
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Fault Calculation
The ReplayPlus software includes a fault location function that
can be used to perform impedance based fault location using
recorded voltage and current waveforms from fault records. To
use the Distance to Fault package the fault record must contain
three phase to ground voltage signals and three phase current
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signals. A neutral current is also required for fault location
however if this has not been recorded it can be calculated by
adding the three phase currents using the Calculated Channels
function described previously.
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1. Before the Distance to Fault function can be used Sources
information must be entered for the faulted circuits. (See
Sources described previously). Distance to Fault Calculation
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data required includes the positive sequence and zero values box should be left unchecked.
sequence line impedance, the line length and the VT and
CT ratios.
Note:
The phasing of the recorded neutral current must be
such that for a phase to ground fault, the fault
current flowing in the faulted phase is in phase with
the recorded neutral circuit. If required, the
Calculated Waveforms function can be used to invert
the phase of the neutral current by multiplying it by
-1.
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Advanced Features - Sequence Advanced Features - Microsoft
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Components Excel Export
To access this option: From the File menu in the Record Viewer select Export Data
to export portions of the fault record to an Microsoft Excel 97
1. From the Tools menu in the Record Viewer select spreadsheet. Data is exported from the selected analog channels
Sequence Components from the section between the two cursor positions to a
spreadsheet automatically opened in Excel.
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2. Select which
circuit(s) are to be
used and then
enable the analysis
of voltage, current
and sequence
components as
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required.
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Enabling Sequence
Components
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Appendix A - Sample IDM T3
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DAU Configuration Form
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IDM Configuration Form (T3)
Customer: - DAU IP Address
Gateway
LSU IP Address
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Station Name: - 10 baseT only
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BNC
Ground TB 2, 17
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Terminal Event Channel Name
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Earth TB 5, 10
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Event Ch. 17 TB 5, 21 fitted 48/125V 250V
Event Ch. 18 TB 5, 22
Event Ch. 19 TB 5, 23
Event Ch. 20 TB 5, 24
Event Ch. 21 TB 5, 25
Event Ch. 22 TB 5, 26
Event Ch. 23 TB 5, 27
Event Ch. 24 TB 5, 28
Common TB 5, 29
Earth TB 5, 30
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Event Ch. 25 TB 5, 31 fitted 48/125V 250V
Event Ch. 26 TB 5, 32
Event Ch. 27 TB 5, 33
Event Ch. 28 TB 5, 34
Event Ch. 29 TB 5, 35
Event Ch. 30 TB 5, 36
Event Ch. 31 TB 5, 37
Event Ch. 32 TB 5, 38
Common TB 5, 39
Earth TB 5, 40
Alarm Outputs
Recorder Failure TB 7, 1 (normally closed contact)
TB 7, 2
Recorder Triggered TB 7, 3 (normally open contact)
TB 7, 4
Earth TB 7, 6
Supply Voltage
Positive supply voltage L + TB 6, 1 (or ac supply live )
Negative supply voltage N - TB 6, 2 (or ac supply neutral )
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Appendix B - DSP Calculations
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Calculated Quantities
The following quantities are calculated every cycle by the DSP
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processor in the IDM:
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
~ RMS
^ Phase Angle
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Pn, where n = A,
Single Phase Real Power (*3)
B or C
Qn, where n = A,
Single Phase Reactive Power (*3)
B or C
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Q3 Three Phase Reactive Power
Sn, where n = A,
Single Phase Apparent Power (*3)
B or C
PF Power Factor
Frq Frequency
Hm nth, where
nth is harmonic Harmonic
number
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Appendix C - DFR Record
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lengths and Sensor OP Limits
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DFR Records However, should a sensor remain permanently in the triggered
state the sensor is automatically disabled after its OP Limit time
A DFR record can be divided into three parts:
at which point the DFR function moves straight from the fault
state to the directory entry state without passing through the
# Pre-fault section
post fault state.
# Fault section
# Post-fault section
While the DFR is in the post-fault state, if a new sensor
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operation occurs, it will return to the fault state and remain in
The DFR function records continuously and in the absence of
this state until all sensors return to the non-triggered state or
any sensor operations remains in the pre-fault state, filling the
reach their OP Limit time.
pre-trigger circular buffer. The DFR function can be triggered
either by the operation of one of it's own sensors or by the
receipt of a cross-trigger message from another DAU.
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When triggered the DAU now moves to the fault state where it
begins to fill the post-trigger buffer and remains here while any
of the sensors are in the active state. When all sensors return to
the non-triggered state the DFR function then moves to the
post-fault state where it continues to record for the duration of
the post-fault configuration setting storing data in the
post-trigger buffer. When complete, the DFR function moves
briefly to the directory entry state where it makes an entry in the
DFR directory then returns to the pre-fault state where it begins
to fill the pre-fault buffer for a new record.
new
record
OP Limit
new sensor time out
trigger
new sensor
trigger
sensor trigger
Pre-Fault Fault Post-Fault Directory
State State State end of Entry State
record
all sensors
de-trigger
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Appendix D - About IP
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Addresses
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Introduction PC PC
IP addresses are used to uniquely
identify devices connected to a TCP/IP
network and they consist of four bytes
194.1.1.x
normally written as four decimal
numbers separated by a period (e.g. Default
Gateway
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194.9.165.22). There are three
different classes of IP address, Class
LAN/WAN
A, Class B and Class C and each
address is divided into two parts, the
Default
Net ID and the Host ID. The Net ID Gateway
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identifies a device or host connected to
Default Default
that network segment. Gateway Gateway
HUB
Network ID Host ID
All network traffic from one network segment to another will
Class C
11 0
pass through the default gateway.
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Some typical network topologies are shown on the previous
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page.
In Summary
# All devices on the same network segment must have
unique IP Addresses
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# The NetID of the IP Addresses of all devices on one
network segment must be identical
# An incorrect subnet mask may result in devices being
unable to communicate on the network
# A default gateway must be added to the configuration
to communicate with devices on a different network
segment
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Note:
If in doubt contact your network administrator for
details of the correct IP Address, subnet mask and
default gateway.
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Appendix E - Conversion to
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External CTs
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Introduction
This appendix explains how to convert an IDM DAU for use
with external CTs. Reference should be made to the diagram
below to understand this procedure.
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VT/CT Board Analog Board
INTERNAL VT 80V
a
130V
b
VT Inputs 260V
c
TB2 and TB4 c b a
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d
J1,3,5 15 J3 - J18
a = 100A
INTERNAL CT b = voltage
c = 20A
P1 Int - P8 Int
CT Inputs
TB2 and TB4 P1 - P8
External
J2,4,6 16
CT Inputs
TB1 and TB3
Wiring to External CT P1 Ext - P8 Ext
The VT/CT and Analog boards are unscrewed from the rear of
the chassis and slide out from the front to allow for
re-configuration.
Caution!
Before removing any boards, power down the DAU via
the ON/OFF switch on the rear of the chassis.
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VT/CT Board Channel Jumpers
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VT/CT Board Channel Jumpers
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Analog Board Channel Jumpers
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Default VT and CT Configurations - External CT (FSD = 100A)
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VT/CT Board and Analog Board CHANNEL
EXTERNAL CT
CHANNEL 2-WAY
INTERNAL CT
CHANNEL JUMPER
For typical default VT and CT configurations on the IDM T3/T5 NUMBER SOCKET TO VT/CT SETTINGS ON
VT/CT board and IDM T3/T5 Analog board refer to the tables BOARD ANALOG BOARD
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INTERNAL VT INTERNAL VT 3 (11) P3 to plug P3 J17 (J13) A
CHANNEL CHANNEL JUMPER CHANNEL JUMPER
NUMBER SETTINGS ON VT/CT SETTINGS ON 4 (12) P4 to plug P4 J9 (J5) A
BOARD ANALOG BOARD
5 (13) P5 to plug P5 J16 (J12) A
1 (9) J1 A and D J18 (J14) B
6 (14) P6 to plug P6 J8 (J4) A
2 (10) J3 A and D J10 (J6) B
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7 (15) P7 to plug P7 J15 (J11) A
3 (11) J5 A and D J17 (J13) B
8 (16) P8 to plug P8 J7 (J3) A
4 (12) J7 A and D J9 (J5) B
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7 (15) J13 A and D J15 (J11) B
For internal VT to external CT conversion on the IDM T3/T5
8 (16) J15 A and D J7 (J3) B VT/CT board refer to the table below.
4 (12) J7 A, or B, or C and D
5 (13) J9 A, or B, or C and D
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Internal VT or CT to External CT
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CHANNEL FOR EXTERNAL CT
FOR EXTERNAL CT
NUMBER CHANNEL INSERT
CHANNEL INSERT
CONNECTOR
Conversion - Analog Board
CARD 1 JUMPERS
(CARD 2) LABELLED For internal VT or CT conversion to external CT conversion on
the IDM T3/T5 Analog board refer to the table below.
1 (9) J2 A and B P1 to plug P1
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3 (11) J6 A and B P3 to plug P3
a 20A CT channel to a VT channel (e.g, for channel 1
4 (12) J8 A and B P4 to plug P4 remove J18 C and insert in J18 B, etc). Refer to the
table below to convert between CT ranges also.
5 (13) J10 A and B P5 to plug P5
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NUMBER REMOVE INSERT INSERT
8 (16) J16 A and B P8 to plug P8 JUMPER FROM JUMPER IN JUMPER IN
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For internal CT to external CT conversion on the IDM T3/T5 4 J9 B J9 C J9 A
VT/CT board refer to the table below.
5 J16 B J16 C J16 A
Note: 6 J8 B J8 C J8 A
Before removing the internal CT connector, ensure the 7 J15 B J15 C J15 A
connector is labelled appropriately as per its channel
number for reverting back to internal CT (e.g, P1 int). 8 J7 B J7 C J7 A
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Appendix F - CT Rack
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Introduction The DC Isolation board in the CT Rack provides input for DC
signals from 1 - 240V with appropriate isolation provided by the
The CT Rack is an optional accessory for IDM T3/T5 systems.
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on-board amplifiers. The signals are then taken to the DAU via
It is equipped with:
appropriate cabling.
# 16 CT channels
# 4 isolated DC channels
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Transmission Substation
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24 - 220Vdc
(#1/#2TB5)
(#1/#2TB7)
DC Outputs
40 - 120V, (Fibre / BNC /
120 - 240V Power I/P RS485 - #1TB6)
1PPS
(#2)
Power Input
Laptop PC RJ45
(At Site)
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The block diagram below shows the CT Rack operation.
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Conditioned Conditioned
CT Outputs CT Outputs
(CT9 - CT16) to IDM (CT1 - CT8) to IDM
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TB4 TB6 TB5 TB3 TB2 TB1
CT CT CT CT CT CT CT CT
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9
CT CT CT CT CT CT CT CT
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
CT Array
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Power
Supply
P2
DC Isolator P1
Board
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P2
CT Rack
CT Rack Operation
All user connections are at the rear of the CT Rack. Connections Power input must be connected to a suitable source, 85-264Vac
consist of terminal blocks TB2 and TB3 for user current input. (110 - 375Vdc).
User DC channel input is on TB1. Two part terminal strips for
CT output are on TB5 and TB6 and DC channel output is on
TB4.
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CT Rack User Connection Details
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CT Rack User DC Inputs
TERMINAL TERMINAL
BLOCK
PIN FIELD INPUT VIA OUTPUT TO IDM BLOCK
PIN
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TB1 2 DC1 Input () U101 DC1 Output () TB4 2
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TB1 7 DC4 Input (+) U104 DC4 Output (+) TB4 7
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TB1 11 Chassis Earth N/C TB4 11
N/C TB4 12
N/C TB4 13
N/C TB4 14
N/C TB4 15
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TERMINAL TERMINAL
BLOCK
PIN FIELD INPUT VIA OUTPUT TO IDM BLOCK
PIN
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TB2 17 Chassis Earth
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TB3 1 CT9 Input CT9 CT9 Output TB6 1
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TB3 6 CT11 Input CT11 CT11 Output TB6 6
4 Channel IDM DC Isolation Board Each of the four identical independent channels has the
capability to accept inputs in the range 0V to 480Vdc. This is
The DC Isolation board is mounted behind the front panel of the
achieved by pre-selecting a particular range for each channel, set
CT Rack. The front panel of the CT Rack is hinged on the left
by placing a link in one of four possible positions for jumper
side and swings open to facilitate easy access to the board.
J101 to J104.
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4 Channel IDM DC Isolation Board showing Jumper Positions (J101 Expanded)
The AD210 isolation amplifiers require a DC supply of +12Vdc. Input and output connection details are given below.
This must be connected to P2.
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Appendix G - Generic IDM
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Calibration Procedure
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Step 1 - Equipment Checklist
The following equipment is required for IDM calibration:
# 4-digit DVM
# AC injection test set
# PC running IDMCal software, version 2.12 or better
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Caution!
Dangerous voltages may be present during testing.
Anti-static procedures must be followed.
IDMCal Startup Screen
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Step 2 - Initial Tests Each analog channel can be assigned a Group Number (1 - 17),
To calibrate an IDM VT/CT board, the following information is where analog channels of the same FSD and units may be
required: assigned the same Group Number. All channels given the same
Group Number will contain the same FSD and Unit information
# Number of Voltage channels and their analog channel automatically.
numbers
# Selected Voltage range(s) Example DAU configuration as follows:
# Number of Current channels and their analog channel
numbers # Five 80V voltage channels (1 - 5)
# Selected Current range(s) # Six 20A current channels (6 - 11)
# Five 100A current channels (12 -16)
The IDM is calibrated to the customers requirement with the
CPU board, Analog board, Event board and VT/CT board 1 and Select Group Number 1, Channel 1, type in the channel full
2 in place. All jumpers on the VT/CT and Analog boards will scale FSD and its units, i.e, 80 and V respectively. Now all
have been configured as per customer requirements. channels 1 - 17 in Group Number 1 contain this same
information.
Step 3 - Calibration Configuration For the 20A current channels 6 - 11, go to the analog channel
numbers 6 , 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and change the corresponding Group
Run the IDMCal program. Click on Calibrate a DAU from
Number to 2. Now go to channel 6 and enter the FSD value as
the startup screen. The Select Groups, then FSDs and Units
20 and the Units value as A. Channels 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 are
dialog allows the analog channel configuration of the DAU to
automatically updated with this information as they are in the
be set.
same Group (2).
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The first IDMCal calibration process carries out this test first for
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all the selected channels in a Group.
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Step 5 - Full Scale Calibration
Once a Group has been calibrated for Zero Offset, FSD
calibration is now required. Connect the channels in the Group
as required to the relevant injection source and set the injection
Example Analog Channel Configuration
levels as required (recommended 80% of FSD) for the
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configured input range.
Unavailable analog channels do not need to be configured. Any
unused channels can be removed by deleting the group number
With the injection source On, measure using a 4-digit DVM
given to these channels.
(capable of Real RMS measurement for AC channels) the
injected level and type this DVM reading exactly into the FSD
Note: text box on the dialog. Ensure the correct RMS / DC selection is
The Group Number allocation is free form. Assign a made and click on Next. Repeat this process for all channels
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different group number to each group of similar and groups required.
analog channels. However the Wizard calibrates
Groups of channels in ascending Group Numbers and
not analog channel numbers.
Step 6 - Finish Calibration
Once all Groups have been calibrated the Finish option is
Click on Save to save this configuration to disk. displayed. Click on Finish and IDMCal will retrieve from the
IDM the current calibration values. These values are displayed
Next the DAU can be calibrated either by Calibrate Some in table form with a Zero Offset value and a FSD value listed for
Groups which allows selected group or groups to be calibrated each of the possible seventeen channels. Only the channels
or Calibrate All Groups which calibrates all groups. calibrated need to be checked.
An accurate AC Voltage and Current source will be required to Please note the calibration values in the table below:
calibrate the DAU. If an accurate three phase AC test set is not
available it is possible to use a single phase test set and connect ZERO
CALIBRATED
all channels in a Group together to the same source, with voltage CHANNEL
ZERO
OFFSET CALIBRATED FSD VALUE
NUMBER LIMIT BIT FSD VALUE LIMIT %
channels connected in parallel and currents connected in series. OFFSET
LEVELS
A 4-digit DVM should be used to measure the volts and amps 1 100 20
injected to provide accurate calibration. Also the injected signals 2 100 20
should be in the region of 80% of the configured FSD where
possible. Polarity of all connections should be checked. 3 100 20
4 100 20
5 100 20
Step 4 - Zero Offset Calibration
Once the calibration profile has been setup for the DAU then all 6 100 20
channels to be calibrated must have their input terminals shorted
7 100 20
together to allow the Zero Offset calibration process to be
completed. 8 100 20
9 100 20
10 100 20
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11 100 20
12 100 20
13 100 20
14 100 20
15 100 20
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storage area which should in turn be backed-up to a remote
archive.
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Appendix H - IDM
Introduction
Configuration CD-ROM
Installation
Introduction
Dispatched with every IDM order is a CD-ROM labelled IDM
Configuration Database. This CD holds calibration files and
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the original factory installed configuration used during testing of
the units.
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A typical Configuration CD will have the following contents.
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box.
3. Click on Apply
The read-only
attribute has been
removed. ReplayPlus
will now successfully
operate with this
database file.
IDM Configuration CD Contents
ReplayPlus.mdb Properties
The six digit number, 000123 in this example, is the internal Job
Number used by Hathaway during the manufacture of the IDM Replacing Installed Database
units. The database file on the Configuration CD may be used to
replace the database installed by ReplayPlus.
This database may be copied from the Configuration CD to the 2. Start ReplayPlus. From the Edit menu select Settings
hard drive of a PC which is to run ReplayPlus.
3. Click on Browse beside the Master Database field.
Note:
The database file copied from a CD will have a read-
only attribute.
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Generating IDM Default
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Configurations
With ReplayPlus setup to use the default database from the
Configuration CD, it is possible to generate default
configurations for IDM DAUs.
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DAUs.
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locate the required database file.
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Database for 000123 Containing Two IDM
DAUs
To create a default configuration
Selecting the Master Database 1. In the List View on the right select the Devices tab
at the bottom.
5. Highlight the selected database file (the database file copied
from the Configuration CD) and click on Open 2. Right-click on the relevant DAU in the List View and select
Configure IDM
6. Click the Browse button beside the Device Records
field and specify the folder into which records are to be 3. Select Config as
stored.
Listing (No SERs)
from the View menu.
7. Click on OK and
This will show the
ReplayPlus is ready to configuration of the
operate with this DAU as a text file in
database. WordPad.
Creating a Default
Configuration
6. Close WordPad.
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Sending IDM Default These files are not needed or used by the DAU or by ReplayPlus
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and are provided to allow viewing of a DAUs original
Configurations calibration.
Should it become necessary, the IDMCal program may be used
to send a default configuration file back to the IDM DAU. To do # The cbn file (calibration binary file) is the actual
this: calibration of the DAU
1. Create a default configuration file for the DAU as outlined A copy of this file is stored in non-volatile flash memory of the
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previously DAU and serves as its calibration in lieu of potentiometers, etc.
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1. Identify the serial number of the DAU. Identify the required
4. Click OK
cbn file on the Configuration CD and copy this file from
the CD to a temporary folder on a PC running IDMCal.
5. Click on Send
Configuration
2. Run IDMCal software.
from the IDMCal
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startup screen.
3. Select Set DAU Address/Comport from the Comms
menu specify and specify the appropriate information to
6. On the dialog
communicate with the DAU.
shown, click on
Browse.. to
Selecting Communication 4. Click on View/Send Calibration Consts. from the
Information locate the
IDMCal startup screen.
required .cfg file.
5. On the dialog
7. Click on Send
shown, locate
to send the
the required
configuration file
cbn file and
to the DAU.
highlight this
cbn file by
8. Close IDMCal. clicking on it.
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7. Click the Send to DAU button to send the cbn file to the
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DAU.
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10. Right-click on the relevant DAU in the List View and select
Configure IDM
ReplayPlus
Report DAU
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DAU Calibration Details
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Appendix I - IDM DAU
Introduction
Recovery
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Introduction AL6 On
ReplayPlus
The types of faults are as follows:
AL4 On
This pattern means corrupts checksums.
OK AL 1 AL 3 AL 5 GPS
Alarm AL 2 AL 4 AL 6 PPS Note:
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Normally, corrupt checksums will be shown with one
of the others, but it is possible for any combination of
these red LEDs to be shown.
Configuration File
This pattern means corrupt DSP/FPGA. To generate a configuration file, run ReplayPlus.
AL5 On 1. In the List View on the right select the Devices tab
at the bottom.
OK AL 1 AL 3 AL 5 GPS
2. Right-click on the
Alarm AL 2 AL 4 AL 6 PPS
relevant DAU in the
List View and select
Configure IDM
3. Select Config as
This pattern means corrupt configuration.
Listing (No SERs)
from the View menu.
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This will show the configuration of the DAU as a text file 3. Select
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in WordPad. Communications
Method to
4. Using Windows Explorer, locate the file XMODEM
RAWCONFIG01.cfg (normally located in the same (serial) and the
folder as the ReplayPlus application and approximately 46k Port to the COM
in size) and copy it to a temporary folder. This is the binary port on the PC
configuration file that can be sent to a DAU. that is connected
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to the DAU. The
5. Close ReplayPlus. Baud rate shall
Selecting Communications
Method be set to 38400.
DSP/FPGA File
This file is available on the ReplayPlus CD or from Hathaway.
4. Click on OK
A typical file name, where 319 represents the FPGA version
ReplayPlus
and 1006 represents the DSP version, would be as follows: To Send DSP/FPGA
5. Click on Send DSP/FPGA from the IDMCal startup
# 319d1006_59c7.dat d - All 10 channel T1 DAUs screen.
# 319h1006_c40b.dat h - All 16 channel T2/T3/T5
DAUs 6. On the dialog
# 319x1016_f0f0.dat x - 16 channel T2 DAUs that shown click on
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use Line Sync Browse.. and
locate the
required
Note:
DSP/FPGA file.
It is critical for correct operation of the DAU that the
correct file DSP/FPGA file is selected. Sending DSP/FPGA File
Application File 7. When the correct file has been selected, click on Send. As
This file is available on the ReplayPlus CD or from Hathaway. the file is being transferred, the LEDs on the DAU will
flash.
A typical file name, where x, y and z are the application version
numbers, would be as follows: 8. When the file has been completely transferred, reset the
DAU manually using <Reset> on the keypad. The DAU
# vx080201_x-y-z.bin - For RJ45 twisted pair will attempt to run, and if there are still corruption errors
ethernet only detected, the DAU will illuminate appropriate LEDs as
# vxAUI080201_x-y-z.bin - For fibre optic ethernet described previously.
only
To Send Configuration
9. Click on Send Configuration from the IDMCal startup
DAU Recovery Procedure screen.
1. Connect the DAU to a PC running IDMCal using the
correct serial cable (Hathaway cable 16-1949). Refer to 10. On the dialog
Chapter 2, Connecting Peripherals, for more information on shown click on
this cable. Connect this cable between the pc COM port Browse.. and
and COM1 on the DAU. locate the
required
2. Run IDMCal. Select Set DAU Address/Comport from configuration
the Comms menu. file.
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11. When the correct file has been selected, click on Send. As 3. The red LEDs AL1 - AL6, the red Alarm LED and the
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the file is being transferred, the LEDs on the DAU will green OK LED are illuminated and the Boot Loader is
flash. active.
12. When the file has been completely transferred, reset the
Note:
DAU manually using <Reset> on the keypad. The DAU
On IDM T1 and T4 DAUs the Reset button is on the
will attempt to run, and if there are still corruption errors
left and the Boot Loader button is on the right.
detected, the DAU will illuminate appropriate LEDs as
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On IDM T2, T3 and T5 DAUs the Reset button is on
described previously.
the bottom and the Boot Loader button on the top.
To Send Application
13. Click Send Application from the IDMCal startup Boot Loader mode communicates through the front panel
screen. RS232 port at 38400 baud. The The red LEDs AL1 - AL6, the
red Alarm LED and the green OK LEDs flash when data is
14. On the dialog being transferred.
ReplayPlus
shown click on
Browse.. and The Boot Loader must be restarted to download each new data
locate the file.
required
configuration
Sending Application File file.
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15. When the correct file has been selected, click on Send. As
the file is being transferred, the LEDs on the DAU will
flash.
16. When the file has been completely transferred, reset the
DAU manually using <Reset> on the keypad. The DAU
will attempt to run, and if there are still corruption errors
detected, the DAU will illuminate appropriate LEDs as
described previously.
If required, the IDM DAU may be put into Boot Loader mode
manually. On the IDM CPU board there are two small push
button switches which should be operated as described below to
force the IDM DAU into Boot Loader mode:
2. Release the Reset button first then the Boot Loader button
two seconds later.
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Appendix J - Upgrading LSU
Introduction
Code
Installation
LSU Upgrade Procedure
If an upgrade of the Local Storage Unit code is necessary:
ReplayPlus
Caution!
The LSU should not be powered down at any time
during or after this process.
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the dongle button
until the dongle
LED stops
flashing and the
disk drive begins
to run.
3. The upgrade will automatically take place and the LSU will
resume normal operations. This exercise takes
approximately 20 minutes.
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