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3.2.6 Firewalls...................................................................................................................... 26
4.4 Maximum Number of the Participants within the Modbus RTU subnet .............................. 32
7 Virtualization ................................................................................................................................ 43
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History Database
Powermanager History Database Server manages historical data collected from subsystems and
user activities. The Server uses Microsoft SQL to store, manage and maintain the historic data of
the system. The Powermanager Database Service runs on the Powermanager Server and connects
to a Microsoft SQL Server hosting the History Database (HDB).
o User and system activities, e.g., user log-in and log-outs, access to applications,
monitored client connections, system restarts etc.
o Events, such as alarms and faults and their guided procedure steps.
Databases setup
To reduce the load on the main server, Microsoft SQL Server can be installed on a separate machine
or in a virtual environment. Powermanager can also use existing customer-provided Microsoft SQL
infrastructure.
Microsoft SQL Express is included on the product installation. If the system requirements exceed
the capacity of Microsoft SQL Express, Microsoft SQL Server regular editions can be used,
extending storage capacity, and increasing the performances of the history database operations.
Procuring and installing Microsoft SQL Server regular editions is not part of the Powermanager
offering. The software licensing, administration, and maintenance of Microsoft SQL Server regular
editions is the responsibility of the customer.
Installed Client
In this configuration, UI components used for Event Management are locked in place and cannot
be moved or covered by other applications; this ensures that critical events are never missed or
hidden. Additionally, they can be monitored from the outside by the computer monitoring
hardware (Comark cards).
Installed Clients can optionally be configured to run in Closed mode where only Powermanager
and other specifically identified applications can run. In Closed mode, the workstation is dedicated
to running Powermanager, with access to the Start menu or other operating system and customer
applications available only to administrative users.
The distributed system configuration allows interconnecting several systems that run
independently, either on one or several physical machines. The interconnection of the projects
allows transparent engineering and operation through them seeing them as one only system. The
distributed system configurations extend even further the support of very large systems, increase
robustness eliminating single point of failures and allow geographical or discipline segregation.
Virtualization
Virtualization has become a widely preferred and suggested environment for IT infrastructure by
IT administrators:
Server (Hardware) virtualization is a proven software technology that makes it possible to run
multiple operating systems on the same server at the same time, sharing the available hardware
resources. It simulates the available hardware and deludes every operating system running on top
of it to assume that it is the unique holder of the resource. The details of the physical environment
• Powermanager Server
• Powermanager Client
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Microsoft IIS Server
2.1.1 Devices
Using the Powermanager you can integrate the Power devices, Power Quality devices, Circuit
Breakers, Logical Devices, and any Modbus TCP enabled measuring devices into the management
station.
You can integrate the following devices using Powermanager through the Modbus TCP protocol.
The following device types are supported for integration:
1. Power Devices:
• PAC1200 - The PAC1200 multi-channel current-measuring system supplements the
product range of the power monitoring system. It provides a low-cost solution for the
transparent representation of energy consumption and also enables the resulting costs to
be displayed.
• PAC1600 - The PAC1600 is a family of E-counters for measuring consumption values in
three-phase systems. This unit registers exported or imported energy and it stores active
and reactive energy. It is a measuring device for measuring the basic electrical variables in
low voltage power distribution.
• PAC2200 - The PAC2200 is a power monitoring device for displaying all the relevant line
parameters. It collects all the basic measured variables and the extended measured
variables (for example, THD). Limit values are available for line monitoring. It performs
single-phase, two-phase, or three-phase measurement and can be used in two-wire, three-
wire, or four-wire TN, TT, and IT systems.
• PAC2200CLP - The PAC2200CLP (Certified Load Profile) is a power monitoring device for
measuring, monitoring, calculating, displaying, and archiving all the relevant line
2. Powercenter devices
• POC1000 - POC1000 data transceivers collect the data for communication and
measurement capable 5SL6 COM miniature circuit breakers, 5SV6 COM AFDD/MCB, 3NA
COM Fuse, 5ST3 COM auxiliary switches and fault signal contacts. They communicate
wirelessly within a power distribution board or distribution board, each with up to 24
circuit protection devices. The data is accessed via Bluetooth with mobile devices on-site
or transmitted to higher-level systems through Modbus TCP.
4. Breakers
• 3VA2_ETU8/ETU5 - Connect the 3VA molded-case circuit breakers to Powermanager via
COM800 gateway. The 3VA series is designed for use in applications with higher technical
requirements and a rated current of up to 630 A. In addition to an increased switching
capacity of up to 150 kA, these MCCBs come with an electronic trip unit (ETU), and an
integration capability for metering and communication functions.
• 3WL - 3WL are air circuit breakers. They can transfer important information to the
software to carry out diagnostics management, fault management, maintenance
management, and cost center management. Connect the 3WL air circuit breakers to
Powermanager via the gateway functionality of the PAC4200. You can use any other
gateway to establish the connection. The circuit breaker status is displayed in
Powermanager and the measured values and can be switched with the appropriate
authorization.
• 3WA - The 3WA circuit breaker is the new generation of air circuit breakers in the Siemens
AG portfolio. It is based on the proven and robust design of its predecessor 3WL. 3WA
supports Modbus TCP module COM190 for connecting to higher-level management
systems. The technical data of the 3WA circuit breaker mechanics and the portfolio have
been extended as compared with 3WL, and the electronic components have been
completely redeveloped.
• 3WL10 - The air circuit breaker is an integral part of an economically efficient power
distribution system that is designed to protect personnel and material assets. The 3WL10
air circuit breaker is an IEC circuit breaker (3WL1) with frame size 0 (3WL10) and is an
addition to the existing 3WL1 IEC portfolio.
• 3VA27 - The 3VA27 molded case circuit breaker is a current-limiting circuit breaker with
IEC certification and is an addition to the existing 3VA IEC portfolio. Current-limiting
molded case circuit breakers are defined as: Circuit breaker that, within a specified range
of current, prevents the let-through current from reaching the prospective peak value and
which limits the let-through energy (I2t) to a value less than the let-through energy of a
half-cycle wave of the symmetrical prospective current.
5. Logical Devices
• Average Value - The average value device is a logical device, which enables the user to
calculate the average value of measurement point over a specific time period.
• Calculation Value - A calculation value device is a logical device, which allows the user to
create and evaluate arithmetic or Boolean expressions. Variables are assigned to
2.1.2 Reports
Powermanager offers a wide range of reports that help in analyzing parameters, such as energy,
power demand, and cost centers. These reports are generated from values that are polled from
the devices or values derived from them. These reports can be used to analyze, plan, and forecast.
You can configure, schedule, and route a report to an email list or a folder.
The main function of the Powermanager reports application is to create, view, and configure
reports, using the report templates.
• Absolute Energy - This report gives an overview of the absolute energy consumption of
the data points for the selected time intervals. It shows the data point which has the most
influence on the total energy consumption.
• Cost Center Report - This report calculates the total energy consumption and costs for
different mediums associated with each cost center. The report can be used for internal
cost allocation.
• Delimitation Report - This report allows you to delimitate third-party current quantities
with PAC2200CLP devices in adherence to German EEG-Umlage.
• Energy Analysis Report - This report analyzes the energy consumption and the
corresponding power demand value for a time period of one or two years. It gives an
overview of the power demand curves for the year and each month.
• Load Duration Report - This report displays the power demand values and the duration of
each power demand value used in the selected time period.
2.1.3 Graphics
Powermanager graphics are built using smart objects that know how they are used and how to
represent themselves graphically. The use of smart objects allows users to create graphics by
simply dragging-and-dropping objects onto a page, without manually binding an object to
graphical symbols. Any system object can be commanded via Graphics with one click.
Standardized graphic libraries increasing the engineering efficiency and provide a distinctive
design. Library elements can be customized to the particular project.
2.1.9 Archiving
• Long Term Storage and Archiving
The History Database supports four standard archive groups, related to the record types
for events, value changes, activity, and trends. All system objects store their data in the
specific archive group depending on the type of record. Data of the standard archive
groups are stored in “ring buffer” tables, meaning that, after a configurable retention time,
the overflow data is deleted to allow space for the new data.
For Long Term Storage, the basic capability of the historic database infrastructure is
extended.
On top of the ring buffer tables, it is possible to configure multiple on-line stores. An on-
line store is a set of data-slices of configurable size or duration. Data is stored in a slice for
as long as the size or duration limits are met, then passing to the subsequent slice. When
the maximum number of configured slices is reached, the data of the oldest slice is
archived off-line. Offline archives can be remounted on demand when old data needs to
be available online for access from a Powermanager application.
This mechanism allows maintaining extensive amounts of historic data online and
providing support for on-line data archiving and on-demand re-mounting. Moreover,
besides the standard archiving groups, Long Term Storage allows to define custom archive
groups.
A custom archive group allows assigning a specific subset of system objects and record
types to a specific store.
This feature is particularly useful when events, value changes, activity, or trend
information for a part of the system require different retention times or simply need to be
segregated due to, for example, the nature of data, special regulations, specific discipline
demands or different on-line persistence needs.
PAC1200 -
Controller Energy Values Active Energy Import Tariff 1
PAC1200 -
Sensors Energy Values Active Energy Import
3VA2_ ETU8 Power Interval Cumulated Active Power Current Period Imported
Energy Values Active Energy Import Tariff 1
5SV6_COM
AFDD/MCB Energy Values Active Energy Import
Estimate the Database Size for HDB to Determine the SQL Server Edition
The amount of recorded historical data and the storage of the data to the HDB is highly specific to
the number of devices and the device types created.
The Poll Groups workspace allows you to create new poll groups, modify poll intervals of existing
poll groups, and delete poll groups.
2.1.13 Trends
The trends feature in Powermanager allows you to record data samples at regular time intervals
Some examples of uses of this feature include the following:
The benefit of such functionality is that any type of configuration changes can be done online
without the need to start external tools and, finally, the updated configuration can be downloaded
to the online system. This method significantly reduces engineering time as well as the system
downtimes (while waiting for the new configuration to apply).
In addition, Powermanager libraries can be extended at any time on site, to cover project or
domain specific applications.
The library concept contributes to system openness, as it makes it possible to full integrate
subsystems communicating via standard protocols.
The Summary bar is the anchor for Powermanager event management. It highlights current
conditions with a clear indication of current event priorities and allows the user to quickly
open the Event List. Depending on the client profile in use, the Summary bar can be docked
on the desktop or freely opened and closed as needed. In some configurations, the one or
two most important alarms are also displayed in an Event Detail bar underneath the
Summary bar.
The Event List application provides a complete and easily filtered list of events under control
of the management station. When expanded, the Event List provides a clear indication of
each event source, severity, and current status, as well as custom messages and suggested
steps through the use of text, color, and icon representations. Events can be acknowledged,
silenced, and reset from the Event List.
To handle an event Powermanager offers the following alarm-handling options:
• Fast Treatment
From the Event List or Event bar, operators can quickly select an event and perform
all the commands (for example, Acknowledge, Reset, Close, or Suspend) from the
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Event Detail bar and Event List, without following any advanced guided procedure
(such as, viewing live and recorded video streams or a map of the alarmed area, and
so on). A brief description of the next action to take (which command to select) is
also contained in the event descriptor (the event descriptor is visible when the Event
List is expanded).
When event handling is in progress, the user can send the available commands to
the source object causing the event or even suspend event handling.
• Investigative Treatment
From Event List or the Event bar, operators can quickly open System Manager with
a focus on the source of the event, and all information (live and recorded video
streams, recent history, schedules, and so on.) related to the event source.
Operating procedures consist of a sequence of steps or actions, which the operator must, or
is suggested to perform with Assisted Treatment. The system provides instructions and
operating tools on each step of a procedure. With appropriate permissions, a user can
create, view, edit, or delete operating procedures.
From Event List or the Event bar, operators can quickly open Assisted Treatment to guide
the operator through pre-configured operating procedures. Each operating procedure is
composed of steps - some of which may be mandatory - for the user to complete (for
example, view the graphic of the object in alarm, view live and recorded video streams, or
complete an event handling form) while other can be configured to be executed
automatically by the system (for example, sending emails to recipients or printing the even
information).
Small or Medium-Sized
Hardware Type Client Large-Sized Server
Server
Category Name CL MS LS
Core i5 or
Core i7 or equivalent
equivalent
Processor >= 3.2GHz
>= 3.0 GHz
4 cores per running system
2 cores
NOTE:
Typically, customer installations are very vital over the whole lifecycle of the
product. We recommend providing reserve for the future and considering a
higher hardware category than mentioned.
1
The disk space required may vary depending on project size and requirements related to the setup of data storage and
backup strategy. The given figure for the minimum disk space is just an average recommendation.
NOTE:
UL/ULC Compliance
For UL/ULC compliance, all computers in the system (Server and Clients) must be
UL864 listed (Comark computer).
Small or Medium-
VM Type Client Large-Sized Server
Sized Server
Category Name CL MS LS
2 vCPUs assigned to
4 vCPUs assigned to the VM
the VM /
Processor >= 3.2 GHz
>= 3.0 GHz
NOTE:
UL/ULC Compliance
For UL/ULC compliance, the use of virtual machines is limited to VMWare VSphere
and all computers in the system (Server and Clients) must be UL/ULC listed
(Comark computers).
2
The disk space required may vary depending on project size and requirements related to the setup of data storage and
backup strategy. The given figure for the minimum disk space is just an average recommendation.
NOTE:
Ensure you have a read/write speed to storage of >=150 Mbps
NOTE:
In case you cannot provide this processor speed or dedicated vCPUs are not
available during runtime due to overprovisioning, degraded performance can be
expected
NOTE:
In case multiple virtualized clients share the same network resources, application
specific limitations might apply, example: It is not possible to transport a large
amount of video streams over a single network connection…
NOTE:
The numbers given in the above table have direct impact on the HDB size. So, you
must use the HDB calculator to get the best settings for every individual
installation. Use this link for HDB calculator.
This section identifies Powermanager software compatibility with external software relating to its
operation.
NOTE:
Not Supported Microsoft Windows OS:
32-bit operating systems
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
UL/ULC Deployments
Supported virtualization software is limited to VMWare VSphere for UL/ULC deployments.
3.2.6 Firewalls
Powermanager Server and Installed Clients are compatible with the following firewalls:
• Windows Defender Firewall
• Norton™ Security (©1995-2015 Symantec Corporation)
• Comodo Firewall (© 2015. Comodo Group, Inc.)
• Kaspersky TOTAL Security (© 1997-2017Kaspersky Lab)
• Bitdefender® Total Security (Copyright © 1997-2017 Bitdefender)
• McAfee End Point Security (© 2017 McAfee, Inc.)
• ZoneAlarm (ZoneAlarm® 2015 Extreme Security)
• Dell SonicWALL security (© 2015 SonicWALL L.L.C.)
• Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (©2015 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.)
• Cisco PIX Firewall Software
• PDF-XChange Viewer
• Adobe Reader (Copyright © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated)
• Foxit Reader (© 2015 Foxit Software Incorporated)
• CoolPDF (© Copyright 2000-2015 CoolPDF Software, Inc.)
Maximum number of active Web service 10 (if IIS runs on Windows 7/10)
sessions 100 (if IIS runs on Windows Server 2012
R2/2016/2019)
Maximum number of drivers per Server. See Local: 20 (in a Server)
note below Total: 100
Minimum network throughput for Windows Minimum 512 kbps up/6 Mbps down
App Client using VPN (ADSL)
Maximum Latency: 100 ms
Alarm load Powermanager has been tested for the
(rate of new alarms) alarm loads defined below. Do not
exceed:
Constant load of 1 alarm per second on
average
10 alarms per second on average over a
period of 20 minutes
50 alarms per second over a period of 20
seconds (alarm burst)
(The test was measured with one alarm
burst per hour).
"Alarm per second” indicates the of a
new event/fault/alarm and includes the
handling cycle until it is closed later. If
Operating Procedures (OPS) are used
during event handling, the maximum
load is reduced depending on the
complexity of the OPS.
Maximum number of Activity logs per day 1,000,000
NOTE:
• With a distributed setup the systems can be scaled to support up to 1000+
devices.
• Consider each PAC1200/PAC4200/SEM3 device as equivalent to 10 'regular'
devices for estimations/calculations.
• Consider enabling Driver Smoothing and Time-Based Smoothing for better
results.
3.8.3 SORIS
SORIS Connectivity Limits
Maximum
4.1 General
Device Minimum supported firmware version
PAC1200 V1.48
PAC1600 V1.0.0
PAC2200 V3.0.11
PAC2200CLP V3.2.0
PAC3100 V1.2.1
PAC3120 V3.1.0
PAC3200 V2.1
PAC3200T V3.0.11
PAC3220 V3.1.0
PAC4200 V1.5
SEM3 V1.0.4.AF
PAC5100/5200 V01.00
3WL10 V3.23.10
3VA27 V3.23.10
3WA V1.0.0
COM060 V2.0
COM100/800 V2.0
p855 V2.00
p850 V2.00
NOTE: We always recommend using the latest firmware version.
Note: If any COM800/COM100 module is in active connection with Powermanager, then the
firmware upgrade of the same would not be possible unless this communication is
disconnected. Please stop the active communication connection from Powermanager to the
COM800/COM100 module before proceeding with the firmware upgrade.
For setup you should use the newest version of powerconfig tool found at
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/63452759
This allows large enterprises and small businesses alike to use Powermanager in their existing IT
environment to manage a building’s infrastructure. The support of remote services such as
history databases, Web Server, Windows App offer a broad variability of deployments to meet
project requirements.
• Management System Server: Monitors and commands the field networks, executes
automatic actions, and interacts with users via clients.
• Database Server: Manages the Historical data collected by powermanager
• Web Server: provides connectivity via the web
• Installed Clients: Provide user access to powermanager functionalities, connecting
directly to the Management System Server
• Windows App: Provide user access to powermanager functionalities via Web Server.
The administrative operations required to activate a project with all necessary information are
also supported.
The System Management Console is a stand-alone tool that initializes a new project, restores
a project, and configures system-wide settings such as history database, system users and web
server parameters.
The powermanager project contains all engineering and operation information created for a
system. Field system information is described by powermanager objects inside the project.
Objects can be created manually, imported through data exchange files, or uploaded through a
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selective auto-discovery mechanism depending on the type of system being connected.
A unique, extensible object modeling approach allows powermanager to normalize information
brought in through any interface and to provide the same look, feel, and operation through a
common set of applications regardless of the source of the data.
6.4 Database
The Powermanager Database Service runs on the Powermanager Server and connects to a
Microsoft SQL Server hosting the History Database (HDB).
HDB is used to log a wide range of records including:
• User and system activities: for example, user login and logouts, access to applications,
monitored client connections, system restarts, etc.
• Events, such as alarms, faults, and their guided procedure steps.
• Field network activity such as, change of states, change of values, commands
• Trends and time series.
➜ For details about the range of logged user activities and system events, see the Reports
section of the Powermanager Help.
UL/ULC Deployments
Supported virtualization software in UL/ULC deployments is limited to VMware
VSphere.