Vizimax Synchroteq Plus

OPERATION GUIDE
STP030000
2020-08-31
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES........................................................................................................................................ 6
LIST OF FIGURES...................................................................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 10
ABOUT VIZIMAX SYNCHROTEQ PLUS ............................................................................................................................. 11
VIZIMAX TOOL SUITE FOR SYNCHROTEQ CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................. 12
ABOUT THE DOCUMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 13
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 15
CUSTOMER SUPPORT .................................................................................................................................................... 16
CHAPTER 2 SYNCHROTEQ PLUS FRONT PANEL OPERATION ........................................................... 17
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................... 18
ABOUT THE SYNCHROTEQ PLUS FRONT PANEL ................................................................................................................... 18
LCD DISPLAY .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
LOCK THE FRONT PANEL ................................................................................................................................................. 22
LOCAL OR REMOTE OPERATION MODE .............................................................................................................................. 23
IN/OUT OF SERVICE ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
C/B CONTROL BUTTONS AND LEDS ................................................................................................................................. 29
ALARM LEDS .............................................................................................................................................................. 31
RESET FRONT PANEL ALARM LEDS ................................................................................................................................... 33
TEST FRONT PANEL LEDS ............................................................................................................................................... 33
SIGNALIZATION RELAYS AND ALARMS ............................................................................................................................... 34
CHAPTER 3 SYNCHROTEQ PLUS WEB INTERFACE OPERATION........................................................ 38
WEB INTERFACE BROWSERS ........................................................................................................................................... 40
FACTORY DEFAULT USER CREDENTIALS .............................................................................................................................. 40
LOG IN TO THE SYNCHROTEQ PLUS INTERFACE ................................................................................................................... 42
SYNCHROTEQ PLUS WEB INTERFACE TOP MENU ................................................................................................................. 44
ALARM BANNER .......................................................................................................................................................... 44
DASHBOARD INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................... 45
DETAILS INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................. 52
EVENTS LOG ................................................................................................................................................................ 70
SNAPSHOT LOG ............................................................................................................................................................ 85
SYSTEM PAGE .............................................................................................................................................................. 86

CHAPTER 4 OPERATE SYNCHROTEQ FROM THE VIZIMAX COMMISSIONING TOOL (VCT) ............... 89
MANAGING SYSTEM DATA ............................................................................................................................................. 93
CHAPTER 5 OPERATE VIZIMAX EVENT ANALYZER ........................................................................ 100
ACCESSING VIZIMAX EVENT ANALYZER ........................................................................................................................... 101
FUNCTIONS OFFERED BY VIZIMAX EVENT ANALYZER .......................................................................................................... 102

VIEW THE CONFIGURATION FILE ASSOCIATED WITH THE WAVEFORM ..................................................................................... 121
PRINT A WAVEFORM ................................................................................................................................................... 121
VIEW WAVEFORMS’ RAW DATA AND XLS EXPORT ............................................................................................................. 121
EXPORT GRAPHICS OR DATA ......................................................................................................................................... 122
SAVE A WAVEFORM FILE .............................................................................................................................................. 122
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................. 123
SYNCHROTEQ PLUS USB PORT OPERATION ..................................................................................................................... 124
DIGITAL CERTIFICATE (SSL OR TLS CERTIFICATE) .............................................................................................................. 133
FIRMWARE UPDATE .................................................................................................................................................... 137
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................................... 140
GLOSSARY AND SYMBOL CONVENTIONS ............................................................................................ 147

LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1 REVISION HISTORY ......................................................................................................................................... 13
TABLE 2 RELATED DOCUMENTS .................................................................................................................................... 14
TABLE 3 CONTACT INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................. 16
TABLE 4 SELF-CHECK LED STATES ................................................................................................................................. 18
TABLE 5 LIST OF INFORMATION DISPLAYED ON THE LCD .................................................................................................... 20
TABLE 6 LOCAL/REMOTE STATE STATUS LEDS................................................................................................................. 24
TABLE 7 SERVICE STATE STATUS LEDS............................................................................................................................ 28
TABLE 8 LED STATES FOR THE AUXILIARY CONTACTS CONFIGURATIONS ................................................................................. 30
TABLE 9 ALARM MATRIX DESCRIPTION FOR THE SIGNALIZATION RELAYS ................................................................................ 35
TABLE 10 ALARM MATRIX DESCRIPTION FOR THE RELAYS OUTPUTS FOR POWER TRANSFORMER APPLICATION ................................. 37
TABLE 11 WEB INTERFACE BROWSER COMPATIBILITY .......................................................................................................... 40
TABLE 12 DEFAULT SYNCHROTEQ USERS.......................................................................................................................... 40
TABLE 13 DEFAULT USER PERMISSIONS (SYNCHROTEQ WEB INTERFACE) ................................................................................ 41
TABLE 14 SENSOR ALARMS ............................................................................................................................................ 54
TABLE 15 ALARMS FOR POWER TRANSFORMER APPLICATIONS .............................................................................................. 55
TABLE 16 CALCULATED VALUES - OPENING VARIABLES ....................................................................................................... 67
TABLE 17 CALCULATED VALUES - CLOSING VARIABLES ........................................................................................................ 69
TABLE 18 EVENT TYPE DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................ 71
TABLE 19 C/B TIMING MEASUREMENTS........................................................................................................................... 82
TABLE 20 DEFAULT USER PERMISSIONS (FROM VCT).......................................................................................................... 91
TABLE 21 USB COMMAND FOR THE CONSOLE PORT ......................................................................................................... 125

LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1 SYNCHROTEQ PLUS FRONT PANEL ..................................................................................................................... 18
FIGURE 2 FRONT PANEL LOCKABLE SWITCH ....................................................................................................................... 22
FIGURE 3 LOCAL/REMOTE MODE OF THE SYNCHROTEQ PLUS ............................................................................................... 23

FIGURE 4 LOCAL/REMOTE BUTTON AND LED ................................................................................................................... 24
FIGURE 5 IN SERVICE/OUT OF SERVICE BUTTON AND LED ................................................................................................... 25
FIGURE 6 FRONT PANEL CLOSE AND OPEN BUTTONS ....................................................................................................... 29
FIGURE 7 SYNCHROTEQ PLUS ANALOG INPUTS .................................................................................................................. 31
FIGURE 8 ACCESSING THE SYNCHROTEQ PLUS USING THE IP ADDRESS ................................................................................... 42
FIGURE 9 LOGIN WEB PAGE ........................................................................................................................................... 42
FIGURE 10 DASHBOARD ....................................................................................................................................... 43
FIGURE 11 MENU BAR AND LANGUAGE DISPLAY OF THE WEB INTERFACE ........................................................................ 44
FIGURE 12 ALARM BANNER ................................................................................................................................... 44
FIGURE 13 WEB INTERFACE DASHBOARD ................................................................................................................. 45
FIGURE 14 SITE PANEL.......................................................................................................................................... 46
FIGURE 15 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL ........................................................................................................................ 47
FIGURE 16 PRESSURE MEASUREMENT WHEN USING PHASE A ONLY ............................................................................... 48
FIGURE 17 LOAD PANEL ........................................................................................................................................ 49
FIGURE 18 DIGITAL INPUTS PANEL OF THE WEB INTERFACE .......................................................................................... 51
FIGURE 19 DETAILS: ALARM PANEL ......................................................................................................................... 52
FIGURE 20 SENSOR ALARMS .................................................................................................................................. 53
FIGURE 21 LOAD CURRENT WITHOUT LOAD VOLTAGE SOURCE VOLTAGE AND LOAD VOLTAGE DISCREPANCY ................... 55
FIGURE 22 CIRCUIT BREAKER ALARMS ..................................................................................................................... 57
FIGURE 23 OPERATION LIMIT ALARMS..................................................................................................................... 58
FIGURE 24 INRUSH CURRENT DETECTION.................................................................................................................. 59
FIGURE 25 MINOR AND SEVERE OVERFLOW LIMITS .................................................................................................... 60
FIGURE 26 ELECTRICAL OPERATING TIME DETECTION .................................................................................................. 61
FIGURE 27 NORMAL, MINOR DEVIATION AND SEVERE OVERFLOW ALARMS DURING CLOSING .............................................. 61
FIGURE 28 OPERATION LIMIT ALARM DETECTED FROM THE 52A AUXILIARY CONTACTS ...................................................... 62
FIGURE 29 OPERATION LIMIT (OPEN) .................................................................................................................... 63
FIGURE 30 SYNCHRO ALARMS ................................................................................................................................ 64
FIGURE 31 SELF CHECK ALARMS ............................................................................................................................. 65
FIGURE 32 CALCULATED VALUES – OPENING PAGE .................................................................................................... 66
FIGURE 33 CALCULATED VALUES – CLOSING PAGE ..................................................................................................... 68

FIGURE 34 EVENTS LOG OF THE WEB INTERFACE ........................................................................................................ 70

FIGURE 35 EVENT LOG NAVIGATION CONTROL BAR..................................................................................................... 74
FIGURE 36 “GO TO” SEARCH TOOL FOR EVENT/SNAPSHOT LISTS ................................................................................... 74
FIGURE 37 DATE FILTER ICON................................................................................................................................. 75
FIGURE 38 DATE FILTER CRITERIA............................................................................................................................ 75
FIGURE 39 TYPE FILTER ICON ................................................................................................................................. 76
FIGURE 40 TYPE FILTER CRITERIA ............................................................................................................................ 76
FIGURE 41 ALARMS FILTER ICON............................................................................................................................. 77
FIGURE 42 ALARMS FILTER CRITERIA........................................................................................................................ 77
FIGURE 43 FILES RECORDED WITH AN EVENT ............................................................................................................. 78
FIGURE 44 ACCESS TO CONFIGURATION FILE ASSOCIATED TO AN EVENT .......................................................................... 79
FIGURE 45 EVENT DETAILS WEB PAGE ...................................................................................................................... 80

FIGURE 46 EVENT DETAILS: MEASURED VALUES PAGE ................................................................................................ 81
FIGURE 47 MEASURED RFC VALUES PAGE................................................................................................................ 83
FIGURE 48 ACCESS A WAVEFORM ASSOCIATED TO AN EVENT ........................................................................................ 84
FIGURE 49 SNAPSHOT LOG .................................................................................................................................... 85

FIGURE 50 SYSTEM PAGE ...................................................................................................................................... 86
FIGURE 51 CONFIGURATION FILE UPLOAD FROM THE WEB INTERFACE ............................................................................ 87
FIGURE 52 SYSTEM STATUS PANEL ......................................................................................................................... 88
FIGURE 53 VCT HOME PAGE ................................................................................................................................. 92
FIGURE 54 DOWNLOADED FILES IN THE DEFAULT FOLDER ............................................................................................ 96
FIGURE 55 OPENING WAVEFORM FILE ..................................................................................................................... 97
FIGURE 56 “STPEVT” FILE EXPANDED .................................................................................................................... 98
FIGURE 57 OPENING HTML PAGES .......................................................................................................................... 99
FIGURE 58 EVENT ANALYZER MAIN WINDOW.......................................................................................................... 102
FIGURE 59 CHANNELS DISPLAY CONTROL BOX ......................................................................................................... 103
FIGURE 60 HIGHLIGHTING A DIGITAL TRACE ............................................................................................................ 106
FIGURE 61 SYNCHRONIZATION ON ‘ZERO CROSSING’ FALLING EDGE ............................................................................. 106
FIGURE 62 SETTING WAVEFORM DISPLAY PROPERTIES............................................................................................... 107
FIGURE 63 ZOOM IN A ZONE................................................................................................................................ 108
FIGURE 64 ZOOM OUT A ZONE ............................................................................................................................. 108
FIGURE 65 PAN HORIZONTALLY AND VERTICALLY ..................................................................................................... 109
FIGURE 66 QUICK ACCESS TO PHASES .................................................................................................................... 109
FIGURE 67 CURSORS CONTROL............................................................................................................................. 110
FIGURE 68 C/B TIMING INFORMATION SUPERIMPOSED ON THE WAVEFORMS ................................................................ 111

FIGURE 69 EXAMPLE OF TIME BARS ....................................................................................................................... 112
FIGURE 70 CLOSING OPERATION LIMITS ................................................................................................................. 114

FIGURE 71 CLOSE OPERATION MONITORING USING THE MECHANICAL CLOSING TARGET ................................................... 116
FIGURE 72 OPENING OPERATION LIMITS ................................................................................................................ 117
FIGURE 73 C/B RE IGNITION ................................................................................................................................ 118
FIGURE 74 MEASURED AND CALCULATED VALUES FOR A CLOSE OPERATION................................................................. 120
FIGURE 75 MEASURED AND CALCULATED VALUES FOR AN OPEN OPERATION................................................................ 120
FIGURE 76 ACCESS TO THE CONFIGURATION FILE ASSOCIATED WITH THE WAVEFORM ...................................................... 121
FIGURE 77 EXPORT RAW DATA ............................................................................................................................. 121
FIGURE 78 EXPORTING A WAVEFORM.................................................................................................................... 122
FIGURE 79 SAVE THE WAVEFORM FILE IN ANOTHER DIRECTORY WITH THE SAME NAME AS THE EVENT ................................. 122
FIGURE 80 HELP COMMAND ................................................................................................................................ 126
FIGURE 81 SHOWIPCFG COMMAND ....................................................................................................................... 127
FIGURE 82 SETFRONTIP COMMAND ....................................................................................................................... 127
FIGURE 83 BACKING UP THE SYNCHROTEQ SYSTEM .................................................................................................. 128

FIGURE 84 SYNCHROTEQ BACKUP FILE ................................................................................................................... 128
FIGURE 85 RESTORING THE SYNCHROTEQ SYSTEM ................................................................................................... 129
FIGURE 86 LOADING A CONFIGURATION FILE FROM THE SD CARD................................................................................ 130
FIGURE 87 LOADING A CONFIGURATION FILE FROM AN SD CARD ................................................................................ 131

FIGURE 88 HARDWARE AND FIRMWARE INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 132
FIGURE 89 LOADING A CUSTOM CERTIFICATE FILE FROM THE SD CARD ......................................................................... 134
FIGURE 90 REMOVING ALL CERTIFICATES AND GENERATE DEFAULT CERTIFICATE ............................................................. 135
FIGURE 91 UPDATING THE SYNCHROTEQ FIRMWARE................................................................................................ 137

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
ABOUT VIZIMAX SYNCHROTEQ PLUS ............................................................................................................................. 11

VIZIMAX TOOL SUITE FOR SYNCHROTEQ CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................. 12
ABOUT THE DOCUMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Revision history .................................................................................................................................................. 13
Related documents............................................................................................................................................. 14
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 15
CUSTOMER SUPPORT .................................................................................................................................................... 16
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ABOUT VIZIMAX SYNCHROTEQ PLUS
The SynchroTeq Plus is a controlled switching device (CSD) platform for high voltage circuit
breakers (C/Bs).
Using patented technique, the SynchroTeq Plus unit automatically adjusts C/B operations
according to the supply voltage, ambient temperature, pressure of the drive mechanism and so
on. In addition, the unit intelligently adjusts the next operation based on calculations from
previous C/B timing performance.
The major benefits of installing a SynchroTeq Plus controller are as follows:
SynchroTeq Plus’s configurable C/B control capabilities effectively mitigate

disturbances, providing utilities, independent power producers (IPPs) and industrial
customers with better waveforms and more reliable transmission networks.
The SynchroTeq Plus can be used with new or existing HV equipment, allowing you
to make the most of your previous investments.
Integration is a breeze because SynchroTeq Plus is a manufacturer-agnostic solution,
compatible with any brand of C/B.
Complies with usual substation protocols for SCADA systems by using the optional
SynchroTeq communication module (RWK000016).
Eliminates the need for pre-insertion resistors, which are a major cause of C/B
failure.
SynchroTeq Plus’s modular and expandable platform can be sized to fit any C/B
switching application, with dedicated hardware modules and custom configuration
to serve shunt capacitor banks, shunt reactors, power transformers (3-phase and
single phase) and compensated or uncompensated transmission lines, among
others.
SynchroTeq Plus’s residual flux management modules produce seamless power
transformer energization, drastically reducing the possibility of inrush current.
Starting firmware version 1.14 and up, SynchroTeq Plus supports native IEC 61850 MMS Server
protocol for substation automation and SCADA system interfacing.
The SynchroTeq Plus can be controlled locally or remotely. The unit includes a graphical web
operating interface and the Vizimax Tool Suite provides configuration and data analysis
software tools designed for the MS Windows environment.

VIZIMAX TOOL SUITE FOR SYNCHROTEQ CONFIGURATION

The Vizimax Tool Suite is a user interface for configuring and operating the SynchroTeq product
family. This multi-language software is composed of the following components:
PC based configuration tool software for operation parameters (VCT);

VIZIMAX Event Analyzer waveform viewer, which displays the waveform captured by
SynchroTeq (COMTRADE format) for operation and functional analysis;
USB port driver for the SynchroTeq product family;
Web based local and online help site including documentation in PDF format
The Vizimax Commissioning Tool (VCT) is used to customize the operation of the SynchroTeq
Plus and its Web interface using system and application configuration files. It supports both
offline and online modes of operation and provides features to exchange these configuration
files with the SynchroTeq unit. Typically, the configuration files are designed and managed
offline on a maintenance PC and are uploaded to the SynchroTeq Plus as part of the system
commissioning.
The VIZIMAX Event Analyzer is a COMTRADE compatible enhanced waveform viewer that
displays the waveforms and the C/B operation simultaneously.
Please use the following link https://help.vizimax.com to access the Vizimax help site where you
will find all appropriate information and documentation to use Vizimax Commissioning Tool
(VCT) and to configure SynchroTeq Plus unit.
To download VIZIMAX software and documentation, please register to the VIZIMAX web site
https://www.VIZIMAX.com/ and then download the appropriate information and tools.

ABOUT THE DOCUMENT
The SynchroTeq Plus Operation Guide provides users with information to monitor and operate
the SynchroTeq Plus system, directly or remotely.
REVISION HISTORY
This document has the following revision history and is applicable to the following SynchroTeq
firmware versions:
TABLE 1 REVISION HISTORY
Doc. Software
Date Author Comments
version version
V1.0 2012-03-02 C.Archambault Initial release
V1.1 2012-04-12 A. IJDIR Based on VPT version:

- Review and complete “SynchroTeq Plus initial
setup”
- Review and complete “Detailed system status”
- General review: update hyperlinks, tables,
figures and titles.
-Add “RDDS Calculation” Appendix
V1.2 2012-06-14 A. IJDIR Update “SynchroTeq Plus initial setup”: three new
USB console commands: loadcfg, savecfg,
setfrontip.
Inserted “SynchroTeq Plus Event Analyzer” set of
topics.
V1.3 2012-08-28 CJG Proofreading and corrections; Deleted RDDS
Calculation (already in Config guide); Additional
review by Pierre Taillefer.
V1.3.2 2012-09-10 CJG Transcribed entire guide into FM format. Revised
text to create procedures. Deleted configuration
upload procedures, which have been added to the
SynchroTeq Plus Configuration Guide, V1.2.3.
V1.3.3 2013-04-10 C. Archambault Added information about front panel LED status,
bypass module, LCD display module, DI
Operations, random and external operation
description for the web interface and new
troubleshooting icons for the event analyzer.
V1.3.4 2013-04-15 C. Archambault Added alarm matrix description.

Software
Doc. version Author Comments
version
2015-04-07 C. Archambault Added alarm matrix description.
2015-09-29 M. Bakhos 1.5 and up Two error references to be corrected on pages 3.16 and 3.20
2016-08-31 G. Leur 1.7 and up Update template and update web interface pictures
2016-12-12 C.Bussiere 1.8 and up Full document review

Add Archive and Open-close on line commands
Update R9 sensor relay information
2017-05-26 C.Bussiere 1.9 and up Add C/B electrical wear monitoring (i2t)
Add digital certificate section
2018-01-22 C.Bussiere 1.11 and up Update sampling rate
Add electrical and mechanical wear alarms
2018-05-31 C.Bussiere 1.12 and up
Add Adaptive Control Alarm
Add reference to the Vizimax Tool Suite and access to the
2019-11-11 C.Bussiere 1.13 and up Vizimax help site, and remove Vizimax Commissioning Tool
(VCT) section
Add reference to IEC 61850 MMS server
2020-08-31 C.Bussière 1.14 and up Add note about SD card and update firmware procedures
Update Measured values section (event details)
RELATED DOCUMENTS
For further details on the SynchroTeq Plus product, refer to the following manuals:
TABLE 2 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Document number Document name

https://help.vizimax.com SynchroTeq Plus Configuration
STP030000-IG SynchroTeq Plus Installation Guide
STP030000-CP SynchroTeq Plus Commissioning Procedure
STP030400-IG VIZIMAX Bushings Sensor Installation Guide (STP030400)
STP030302-UG Optional Bypass Module (STP030302) User Guide
STP030304-UG Optional floating SPSBO module (STP030304) User Guide
RWC0Y000X-SP IRIG-B optional module datasheet
RWS055000-UG Vizimax Unified Communication Services : User guide
RWK000016-UG SynchroTeq Communication Module (RWK000016) User Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To ensure the safety of personnel and products, and to prevent the risk of accident, follow the
cautions and warnings written on product labels, in the manuals and on the VIZIMAX product
housing. Mishandling of the VIZIMAX products may lead to personal, equipment or property
damage, network failure, loss of data, electrical shock, serious injury or even death.
To prevent such events from occurring, please strictly follow the safety precautions where
applicable:
Risk of electrical shock:
- Make sure that VIZIMAX products are managed by qualified personnel who have
been properly trained to install, configure and troubleshoot them.
- Turn the equipment off and disconnect all sources of power before installing or
performing maintenance on the equipment.
- Ground the equipment adequately. Failure to ground the equipment could lead
to fatal electrical shock.
- Install VIZIMAX equipment in accordance with local regulations and practices, and
use double pole cartridge type fuse holders where applicable.
Risk of fire:
- Properly connect and secure removable cables and connectors. Loose
connections can overheat and catch fire.
- Do not use VIZIMAX products in areas where explosives are stored without taking
appropriate measures as defined by the standards and regulations in effect,
obtained from the proper local authorities.
Caution, risk of danger:
- Unless contraindicated by local regulations, always configure and operate this
product within the technical specifications and operating criteria recommended
by VIZIMAX.
- Do not expose this product to environmental factors that exceed the
recommended levels.
- Use accepted external emergency devices, including emergency stop, emergency
signaling, interlock and safety circuitry.
- Do not expose the product to liquids, flammable materials, and metal objects
which could damage the interior.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified in this manual, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Cleaning recommendations:
The VIZIMAX products should be cleaned with a damp cloth only.
- Unit should never be cleaned or rear panel controls accessed while on line.
- If a thorough cleaning is required, power should be removed.
- Do not use air compressed flow to clean inside of the product enclosure.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT
To obtain technical support or for additional information on our products, or information on

the installation, operation or maintenance of VIZIMAX systems, please send a request using the
information provided below.
TABLE 3 CONTACT INFORMATION
Communicate by: Details

Web https://www.vizimax.com/support
Email (support) st.support@vizimax.com
Vizimax Inc.
2284 Rue de la Province
Mail Longueuil, Québec
Canada J4G 1G1
Telephone 450-679-0003
Fax 450-679-9051
Certain charges and conditions may apply depending on the nature of the services requested.

CHAPTER 2 SYNCHROTEQ PLUS FRONT PANEL OPERATION
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................... 18
ABOUT THE SYNCHROTEQ PLUS FRONT PANEL ................................................................................................................... 18
Power LED .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Self-check LED .................................................................................................................................................... 18
USB and Ethernet service ports .......................................................................................................................... 19
SD card interface ................................................................................................................................................ 19
LCD DISPLAY .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Operate the LCD ................................................................................................................................................. 20
LOCK THE FRONT PANEL ................................................................................................................................................. 22
LOCAL OR REMOTE OPERATION MODE .............................................................................................................................. 23
Change the operating mode............................................................................................................................... 24
Local/Remote state status LEDs ......................................................................................................................... 24
IN/OUT OF SERVICE ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
In service behavior ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Out of service behavior ...................................................................................................................................... 27
Service state status LEDs .................................................................................................................................... 28
C/B CONTROL BUTTONS AND LEDS ................................................................................................................................. 29
Manually open or close the C/B ......................................................................................................................... 29
C/B control LED States........................................................................................................................................ 30
ALARM LEDS .............................................................................................................................................................. 31
Sensor Alarm LED ............................................................................................................................................... 31
Circuit breaker alarm LED................................................................................................................................... 32
Synchro alarm LED ............................................................................................................................................. 32
Operation alarm LED .......................................................................................................................................... 32
Bypass alarm LEDs and Bypass button ............................................................................................................... 32
L1 LED and button .............................................................................................................................................. 32
RESET FRONT PANEL ALARM LEDS ................................................................................................................................... 33
TEST FRONT PANEL LEDS ............................................................................................................................................... 33
SIGNALIZATION RELAYS AND ALARMS ............................................................................................................................... 34
Alarm matrix description.................................................................................................................................... 34
Alarm matrix description for power transformer application ............................................................................ 37

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
ABOUT THE SYNCHROTEQ PLUS FRONT PANEL
The SynchroTeq Plus can be operated locally from its front panel (Figure 1) for maintenance and
troubleshooting purposes.
FIGURE 1 SYNCHROTEQ PLUS FRONT PANEL
POWER LED
The green Power LED confirms that the main controller is powered and the system
power supply is fully operational. If this LED is off, verify the system dc power supply or the
fuses.
SELF-CHECK LED
The Self Check LED displays the operational status of the SynchroTeq Plus unit.
Table 4 describes the Self Check LED states.

TABLE 4 SELF-CHECK LED STATES
LED state Description

System or software is not running. When powering up the system, the LED will
Off stay off for approximately four seconds.
The main controller software is starting. This LED is ON for approximately 40
Amber seconds at power-up.
The software has been started but the self-check function has detected a fatal
hardware problem. When a fatal failure is detected, SynchroTeq Plus remains Out
Red of Service.
Connect to the Web interface to identify the cause of the failure.
Green The system is ready to operate. System startup takes approximately 60 seconds.

USB AND ETHERNET SERVICE PORTS
The USB and Ethernet ports on the front panel are used to operate, configure and maintain the
controlled switching system.
The Vizimax Tool Suite includes a USB driver to support communications with the SynchroTeq
Plus unit from any computer running Windows.
The Ethernet service port is assigned by default at IP address 192.168.1.2.
SD CARD INTERFACE
The SD card interface on the front panel is used to:
Update the SynchroTeq Plus firmware

Back up – Restore the SynchroTeq Plus system
Load – Save configuration and digital certificate files to the SynchroTeq Plus.
- For proper operation of SynchroTeq Plus unit, never leave the SD card in the SD card slot when unused. Leaving
an SD card in the slot would prevent the SynchroTeq unit to boot correctly.
- SD card maximum memory size is 32GB, and must be initially formatted FAT32 by using the windows system
'format' command

LCD DISPLAY
The SynchroTeq Plus is supplied with an LCD display that provides information on the current
status of the unit and some application parameters. Displayed information is refreshed every
second.
L1 button allows scrolling the lines and menus on the LCD display.
OPERATE THE LCD
1. To proceed to the next item in the list at the current level, press L1 for less than one
second.
2. To change the level of the menus, press L1 for at least two seconds.
3. There are two levels of menu. At the first level, the item displayed in the first line will be
selected.
4. Descriptions of the parameter labels are described in Table 5
5. If the parameter “names” is in italic in the table, the label is configurable in the
application configuration file.
The phase labels are configurable in the application configuration file, parameter System: Label. LCD
display has a limited number of supported characters. Refer to the STP030000-DS-018 document support
for detail of supported characters set.
TABLE 5 LIST OF INFORMATION DISPLAYED ON THE LCD
Second level: Parameters

First level: Application
Menu name Default
configuration Description
name
file
Electrical closing target angle of each pole of the C/B, as
determined by one of the following application:
• For a completely discharged capacitor bank or a shunt
reactor application, the angle is set by the application
configuration file.
Cls Angle A/B/C
• For an unloaded power transformer, the angle is
calculated based on the residual flux resulting from the
last transformer de-energizing.
• For a fast switched capacitor bank application, the angle
Application is calculated based on the actual residual charge.
Opn Angle Electrical opening target angle of each pole of the C/B, set
A/B/C by the application configuration.
Application input of each pole of the C/B, for example:

Residual Flux System: • Residual flux for an unloaded power transformer.
A/B/C Application:Label • Actual residual charge for a fast switched capacitor bank
application.

Second level: Parameters

First level: Application
Menu name Default
configuration Description
name
file
Firmware Version of the SynchroTeq Plus firmware.
Elapsed time, in hours, since last C/B operation, used for
Inactivity
idle time compensation.
Number of Sensors alarms. For more details on which
Sensors
alarms are active, consult the web interface.
System Number of Circuit Breaker alarms. For more details on
CB
which alarms are active, consult the web interface.
Number of Synchro alarms. For more details on which
Synchro
alarms are active, consult the web interface.
Number of Operation Limit alarms. For more details on
Opt Limit
which alarms are active, consult the web interface.
Input:VS: Mean value of the source voltage from the three potential
VS transformer inputs.
Misc:Label
Input:A: Mean value of the C/B current from the three current
I transformer (CT) inputs.
Misc:Label
Input:Freq: Network frequency, in Hz, value computed from Phase A
Freq voltage input.
Misc:Label
It’s the mean value of the transformer voltage from high
voltage bushing sensors or conventional PTs. These
RFC:Input:VL:
VL measurements are made for power transformer
Misc:Label applications only and require one of the residual flux
management options.
C/B dc control voltage measured by the CBVol input. This
Input:CBVol:
CB Vol measurement is used for the C/B operating time
Misc:Label compensation.
Global compensation sensor measurement (GlobalComp).
Input:GlobalComp This input is used for overall compensation of the
Sensors Ambient T operating time of the three C/B poles (ambient
: Misc:Label
temperature or pneumatic/hydraulic pressure).
Phase compensation sensor measurements, which can
apply to hydraulic or pneumatic pressure, SF6 pressure,
Input:MiscComp: and so on. If the UsePhsA parameter is enabled for
Pressure A/B/C
Misc:Label input:PhaseComp:PhsB or PhsC, only the phase A
measurement for the compensation sensor will be
displayed.
Int Temp SynchroTeq Plus enclosure internal temperature (°C).
The measurement from the User1 general purpose analog
Input:User1:
User1 input (C/B internal enclosure temperature, tap changer
Misc:Label
position, and so on).
Transformer high voltage bushings temperature or UserF1
analog inputs. When used, the transformer bushing
Bushing Temp RFC:UserF1: sensors also measure the bushing temperature. The 4 to
A/B/C Misc:Label 20 mA UserF1 analog inputs can be used for another
measurement such as the insulating gas pressure.

LOCK THE FRONT PANEL
To prevent unwanted operations, a lockable toggle switch is used to lock the front panel.
FIGURE 2 FRONT PANEL LOCKABLE SWITCH
NOTE: The padlock can be installed ONLY when the toggle switch is in ‘locked’ mode (lower
position).
Locked Mode : ‘Normal operation’.
State: ‘Remote / In service / Locked’.
Front panel commands are blocked excepted the test button and the display control
button (L1 display).
Unlocked Mode : Maintenance or commissioning operation.
State: ‘Local / In or Out of service / Unlocked’.
- In ‘unlocked’ mode, front panel controls can be activated.
- By switching in ‘Local’ mode, user can execute commands from front panel and
set the equipment in a defined state to perform measurement for instance.
- User can switch anytime in ‘locked’ mode and place the padlock to secure the
system configuration, to avoid any unwanted system change induced by a
remote command.
Should the power be turned off and back on, the unit will return to the same state it was before
the power-off.
The Lock/Unlock state is signaled locally by the corresponding status LED.
Solid green The front panel operations of the SynchroTeq Plus are locked.
Solid red The front panel operations of the SynchroTeq Plus are unlocked.
Fast flashing green Local Close or Open command is requested by the front panel but is
not permitted since the SynchroTeq Plus is in locked mode.

LOCAL OR REMOTE OPERATION MODE
The Local or Remote setting determines how the SynchroTeq Plus is controlled.
Local mode allows the unit to be controlled from its front panel only.
Commands from the digital inputs and the remote communication are disabled.
Remote mode blocks the operation from the front panel and allows commands from
the digital inputs and remote communication.
However, if the parameter Human-Machine Interface: Front Panel: Exclusive Local
Mode in the application configuration file is disabled, remote mode will allow the
operation from the front panel, the digital inputs and remote communication.
The Local/Remote operating mode is signaled to external devices by the R7 relay output.
The Local/Remote status is also displayed in the configuration tool (VCT) in connected mode,
and in the SynchroTeq web interface (dashboard panel).
FIGURE 3 LOCAL/REMOTE MODE OF THE SYNCHROTEQ PLUS

CHANGE THE OPERATING MODE
To change the operating mode:
1. Unlock the front panel using the toggle switch.

2. Press the Local/Remote button (Figure 4) to alternate between the two operating
modes.
FIGURE 4 LOCAL/REMOTE BUTTON AND LED
LOCAL/REMOTE STATE STATUS LEDS
The Local/Remote state is signaled locally by the corresponding status LED.

TABLE 6 LOCAL/REMOTE STATE STATUS LEDS

Solid red The SynchroTeq Plus is operating in local mode.
Solid green The SynchroTeq Plus is operating in remote mode.
Close and open commands on the front panel are not permitted since the
SynchroTeq Plus is in remote mode.
Fast flashing green
(The parameter Human-Machine Interface: Front Panel: Exclusive Local
Mode is enabled.)
The front panel Open-Close command buttons are not enabled in the
configuration file (unit is unlocked, in local mode and in service).
Fast flashing red (Human-Machine Interface: Front Panel: Authorize Closing Command from
front panel and Human-Machine Interface: Front Panel: Authorize Opening
Command from front panel are disabled)

IN/OUT OF SERVICE
The In/Out of Service button is used to enable/disable SynchroTeq Plus control of the C/B.
FIGURE 5 IN SERVICE/OUT OF SERVICE BUTTON AND LED
IN SERVICE BEHAVIOR
When In Service, SynchroTeq Plus can process the OPEN/CLOSE commands and perform
controlled switching of to the C/B. The OPEN/CLOSE commands are either issued from its front
panel (Local mode) or received from the external sources (Remote mode: digital inputs or
communication link).
When In Service, the SynchroTeq Plus executes the following tasks in a continuous loop:
Monitor the C/B interface (coil supervision, C/B status and alarms);
Acquire and compute ac measurements (voltage, current, frequency, zero crossing)
from the source PTs and CTs;
Measure the analog compensation signals (temperature, pressure, coil voltage);
Calculate the predicted C/B operating time based on the compensation
measurements, the idle time and the operation past history (adaptive control);
Monitor and process digital input commands;
Monitor and process communications with the external devices using the serial, USB
and LAN connections;
Perform self-diagnostics in order to detect internal faults;
Manage the front panel;
Signal the alarms and operating conditions on the relay outputs.
When In Service, a Local or Remote Open/Close command will trigger SynchroTeq Plus to
execute the following tasks:
Verify the validity of the control command: the SynchroTeq Plug will accept an OPEN
command only if the C/B is closed, and a CLOSE command only if the C/B is open;
Capture and store waveforms, including a 250 ms pre trigger and a one second post
trigger (configurable);
Synchronize with the phase A current or voltage zero-crossing and activate the coil
control output signals;
Monitor the coil control output signals for alarms (sequence and coil overcurrent);
Measure the C/B operation timing from the 52a contacts and the load current;
Signal the presence of alarms.

For power transformer applications, SynchroTeq Plus performs the following additional tasks:
Acquire and monitor the voltage on the transformer using high voltage bushing
sensors or PTs. The voltage measurement is used for transformer residual flux
calculations and is independent of the C/B position since the transformer de-
energizing can be caused by power outage of the source.
Capture and store waveforms, including a 250 ms pre trigger and one second post
trigger (configurable) when the transformer is de-energized.
Calculate the residual flux when the transformer de-energizes. Note that due to the
presence of C/B grading capacitors, up to 20% of the nominal voltage can still be
present on the transformer when the C/B is open.
Calculate residual flux changes in the event of asymmetrical voltage disturbances
when the power transformer is de-energized.
For a fast switched capacitor bank and uncompensated line with residual charges applications,
the SynchroTeq Plus performs the following additional tasks:
Calculate the actual residual charges that stay trapped inside each capacitor bank.
For compensated line application, SynchroTeq Plus performs the following additional tasks:
Acquire and monitor the voltage on the line side for dynamic reclosing angle
calculation.
Capture and store waveforms, including a 250 ms pre trigger and one second post
trigger (configurable parameters) when one or several phases are tripped, for
Prony’s algorithm calculation.

OUT OF SERVICE BEHAVIOR
When the SynchroTeq Plus is Out of Service, the SynchroTeq Plus will not respond to any OPEN
or CLOSE command from the local front panel or the external sources. This mode is used to
block the operation of the C/B for maintenance purposes.
To prevent unwanted operations when downloading a new configuration, you must set the
SynchroTeq Plus to Out of Service.
When Out of Service mode, SynchroTeq Plus continues to perform monitoring functions and calculations,
including residual flux calculations.
The following actions or conditions place SynchroTeq Plus in Out of Service:
A user presses the In Service/Out of Service button on the front panel. (You must
first unlock the front panel using the toggle switch and set the SynchroTeq Plus
operating mode to Local.)
If the OutSVC digital input is activated and the SynchroTeq Plus in Remote mode, the
SynchroTeq Plus will be forced Out of Service. The SynchroTeq Plus will
automatically return to its previous state when the input is deactivated unless the
operating mode has been changed.
A remote command from one of the communication links using the Vizimax
Commissioning Tool (VCT) or a SCADA system.
A major fault affecting the controlled switching of the C/B occurs, including:
Invalid SynchroTeq Plus configuration.

Invalid C/B compensation factors if Force Out SVC is enabled for parameter
Alarm:Action in the application configuration file.
Analog input out of range (for example, C/B voltage, pressure, ambient
temperature).
C/B coil supervision problem.
The SynchroTeq Plus cannot be reset to In Service mode from the front panel if one of the
following conditions exists:
The front panel is locked or the SynchroTeq Plus is not in Local mode.
A major fault is present and has not been cleared or corrected.
For remote operations, the SynchroTeq Plus will not return to In Service mode if one of the
following conditions exists:
The SynchroTeq Plus is in Local operating mode.

The OutSVC digital input is active.

SERVICE STATE STATUS LEDS
The Service state is signaled locally by the corresponding status LED (Table 7)
TABLE 7 SERVICE STATE STATUS LEDS

Solid green In Service: SynchroTeq Plus can process the OPEN or CLOSE commands from
external devices and perform controlled switching of the C/B.
Solid red Out of Service: SynchroTeq Plus is monitoring the application but cannot send
switching commands to the C/B.
Flashing green Busy: SynchroTeq Plus is calculating the residual flux. This state occurs only for
high voltage transformer applications.
Fast flashing red Command not permitted: Close and open commands on the front panel are
not permitted since the SynchroTeq Plus is Out of service.
Blocked: For power transformer applications only: The C/B is locked open
because the residual flux is unknown on the three phases (Synchro Alarm).
Residual flux errors may occur if a wrong calculation is made or if the
Alternating red/green SynchroTeq Plus has been powered up when the transformer is de-energized.
To close the C/B in these circumstances, reset flux to 0 by pressing the Alarm
reset button on the front panel or set a residual flux value, please refer to
SynchroTeq Plus Configuration help site

C/B CONTROL BUTTONS AND LEDS
A local command will initiate controlled switching, unless the synchronization signal is lost from
phase A (Synchro alarm).
FIGURE 6 FRONT PANEL CLOSE AND OPEN BUTTONS
MANUALLY OPEN OR CLOSE THE C/B
The front panel must be enabled in the application configuration file to operate the C/B using
the unit.
{Human-Machine Interface: Front Panel: Authorize Closing Command from front panel and
Human-Machine Interface: Front Panel: Authorize Opening Command from front panel}
To manually open or close the C/B:
1. Unlock the unit using the front panel switch.
2. Change the operating mode to Local.
3. Place the SynchroTeq Plus In Service. Please refer to section In/out of service
4. Do one of the following, with reference to 0
a. To close the C/B, press and hold the red CLOSE button for at least three seconds.
b. To open the C/B, press and hold the green OPEN button for at least three
seconds.
The target C/B status LED flashes for three seconds as the button is pressed, and then turns
solid. For details, see C/B control LED states.

C/B CONTROL LED STATES
The digital input configuration in the application configuration file determines how the C/B position based
on the 52a and 52b contacts for one or all phases, refer to parameters: Controlled Switching Commands /
CB position / Use52aOnly and UsePhsAOnly.
Table 8 shows how to interpret the LED states depending on the configurations:
TABLE 8 LED STATES FOR THE AUXILIARY CONTACTS CONFIGURATIONS
CLOSED OPEN LED C/B Use 52a Only Use 52a and 52b
LED position
UsePhsAOnly enabled: 52a UsePhsAOnly enabled: 52a contact is
contact is closed for phase A. closed and 52b contact is opened for
phase A.
Solid red OFF Closed
UsePhsAOnly disabled: 52a UsePhsAOnly disabled: 52a contact
contact is closed for all is closed and 52b contact is opened
phases. for all phases.
UsePhsAOnly enabled: 52a UsePhsAOnly enabled: 52a contact is

contact is opened for Phase opened and 52b contact is closed for
A. Phase A.
OFF Solid green Open UsePhsAOnly disabled: 52a contact
UsePhsAOnly disabled: 52a is opened and 52b contact is closed
contact is opened for all for all phases.
phases
UsePhsAOnly enabled: Not UsePhsAOnly enabled: 52a and 52b
applicable. contacts are opened for Phase A
OFF OFF Intermediate UsePhsAOnly disabled: At UsePhsAOnly disabled: 52a and 52b
least one of the phases is contacts are opened for all phases or
opened and at least one of at least two phases are in different
the phases is closed. position.
UsePhsAOnly enabled: UsePhsAOnly enabled: Invalid C/B
Not applicable. position; 52a and 52b contacts are
closed for Phase A.
Solid red Solid green Discrepancy
UsePhsAOnly disabled: UsePhsAOnly disabled: Invalid C/B
Not applicable. position; 52a and 52b contacts are
closed for at least one phase.
Flashing Open OPEN command initiated from the front panel
Solid red
green initiated
Fast flashing OPEN command denied from the front panel. To know the blocking
Solid red Open denied
green condition, refer to Lock/Unlock, remote and Service state status LEDs.
Flashing Close CLOSE command initiated from the front panel.
Solid green
red initiated
Fast CLOSE command denied from the front panel. To know the blocking
Solid green Close denied
flashing red condition, refer to Lock/Unlock, remote and Service state status LEDs.

ALARM LEDS
SENSOR ALARM LED
SynchroTeq Plus is equipped with a number of different sensors and analog inputs for C/B
monitoring and operating time calculations (Figure 7). The sensors and analog inputs include:
SynchroTeq Plus internal temperature measurement sensor.

C/B coil voltage, used for C/B undervoltage/overvoltage lockout and operating time
compensation.
Global compensation sensor, used for C/B operating time compensation.
(Temperature or hydraulic/pneumatic pressure: common factor that affects all the
C/B poles).
Phase compensation sensors, typically used for C/B individual pole compensation
(drive mechanism pressure).
User1 general purpose sensor, used for C/B monitoring.
For power transformer applications, additional sensors are added on the system:
VIZIMAX HV bushing sensors are used to measure the transformer voltage and the
bushing temperature. Please refer to option STP 030101 function boards.
UserF1 analog sensors measure user-specific output or transformer voltage (VL)
from a PT. Please refer to option STP 030103 function board.
FIGURE 7 SYNCHROTEQ PLUS ANALOG INPUTS

The Sensors alarm LED is used to signal an alarm on one of these sensors or analog inputs. A
programmable timer is associated with each alarm condition in order to prevent alarm
chattering, but the LED will remain ON until the alarm condition is removed. Some of the alarm
conditions may cause the SynchroTeq Plus to go Out of Service. For more details about sensors
alarms, please refer to Sensors Alarms page 53.
CIRCUIT BREAKER ALARM LED
The Circuit Breaker alarm LED is activated when a problem is detected in the C/B interface. For
more details, please refer to Circuit Breaker alarms page 56.
SYNCHRO ALARM LED
The Synchro alarm LED is turned ON to indicate a problem with the execution of controlled
switching commands. For more details, please refer to Synchro alarms page 64.
OPERATION ALARM LED
The Operation alarm LED is turned ON to indicate an unsuccessful controlled operation of the
C/B. For more details, please refer to Operation Limit alarms page 58.
When an Operation alarm occurs, use the Vizimax Event Analyzer to examine the waveform
capture associated with the C/B operation. Please refer to Operate Vizimax Event Analyzer on
page 100.
BYPASS ALARM LEDS AND BYPASS BUTTON
Bypass button and LED are reserved for the bypass unit option, please refer to SynchroTeq Plus
bypass module User Guide (STP030302-UG) for more information.
L1 LED AND BUTTON
L1 LED and button are reserved for the front panel display. Please refer to ‘LCD Display’ page 20
(AL1 alarm LED is reserved for future development).

RESET FRONT PANEL ALARM LEDS
To refresh front panel LEDs, click the Alarm Reset button.

The LEDs for alarm conditions that have been cleared will go OFF. If an alarm condition is still
present when the button is pressed, the corresponding alarm LED will remain ON.
TEST FRONT PANEL LEDS
To test the front panel LEDs, click the Test button.

All the front panel LEDs will turn ON. Some LEDs alternate colors.
LEDs that go off or flashing during the test indicate a failure of the LED itself.

SIGNALIZATION RELAYS AND ALARMS
SynchroTeq Plus is equipped with a full set of components and services to monitor system
sensors, inputs and statuses in order to display and signal alarm conditions.
The SynchroTeq Plus front panel displays alarms and system statuses with dedicated LEDs
Please refer to ‘About the SynchroTeq Plus front panel’ (page 18) for more details.
The SynchroTeq Plus web interface displays alarms banner and panel.
Please refer to ‘Display the alarms panel’ (page 53) for more details.
The SynchroTeq Plus rear panel provides a set of 11 signalization relays (connectors A-B-
C) to signal alarm and status conditions to external devices.
Please refer to the SynchroTeq Plus Installation Guide (STP030000-IG) for more details.
The matrix below provides relationship between signalization relay outputs and
associated alarm or status conditions.
ALARM MATRIX DESCRIPTION
Each relay signaling outputs on the SynchroTeq Plus are used for a specific system conditions.
The R10 and R11 relays are form C (NO and NC) while the other relays are form A (NO):
The R11 relay is used to indicate the SynchroTeq Plus health (the R11NC contact is
closed when the unit is not operative).
The R10 relay is used to indicate that the unit is out of service (R10NO is then
closed): in this mode, the unit cannot send commands to the C/B.
Relays R1 to R9 contacts are used to indicate alarm conditions.

The matrix below provides relationship between signalization relay outputs and associated
alarm or status conditions.
TABLE 9 ALARM MATRIX DESCRIPTION FOR THE SIGNALIZATION RELAYS
Controlled opening
Failure + Bypass**
Controlled closing
SynchroTeq Plus
Grouped Alarms
interface alarms
Sensor alarms *
Circuit breaker
Out of Service
C/B opening
Local mode
C/B closing
Reserved
problem
problem
alarm
alarm
Relays
Configuration
R11 R10
Alarm description R9 R8 R7 R6 R5 R4 R3 R2 R1
NC NO
Power Supply failure or √
unit not powered
SynchroTeq Plus
restarting and not ready √
to operate
SynchroTeq Plus fatal √
failure
SynchroTeq Plus invalid or √ √
lost configuration
Invalid circuit breaker √ √
compensation factors
SynchroTeq Plus Out of √ √
Service by front panel
SynchroTeq Plus Out of
Service by Remote or √ √
digital input
Local mode activated
from the SynchroTeq Plus √
front panel
SynchroTeq Plus internal
enclosure temperature √
out of range
Circuit breaker
compensation input out √ *** √ √
of range
Frequency out of range √
C/B timing out of range, at √
opening (Re-ignition)
C/B timing out of range, at √
closing
Excessive inrush current √
when closing

Controlled opening
Failure + Bypass**
Controlled closing
SynchroTeq Plus
Grouped Alarms
interface alarms
Sensor alarms *
Circuit breaker
Out of Service
C/B opening
Local mode
C/B closing
Reserved
problem
problem
alarm
alarm
Relays
Configuration
R11 R10
NC NO
Excessive C/B opening √
time correction (Kadp)
Excessive C/B closing time √
correction (Kadp)
Loss of the phase A zero √ √
crossing reference voltage
Loss of the phase A zero √ √
crossing reference current
CLOSE command voltage √ √
on coil undetected
OPEN command voltage √ √
on coil undetected
Close coil continuity √ √ √
problem
Open coil continuity √ √ √
problem
Electrical Wear Alarm √
Mechanical Wear Alarm √
Local F2 bypass request √
Notes: * R9 Sensor alarm output is activated when at least one of the following sensor alarm occurs: Internal
SynchroTeq Plus temperature, CBVol, Global Comp (sensor defect or measurement), Phase Comp (sensor
defect or measurement), User1 (sensor defect or measurement), Frequency, Transformer bushing sensor
(VL), Transformer VL-I discrepancy and Transformer VS-VL discrepancy. Alarm for each sensor has to be
enabled in the application configuration file.
** R11 relay output will be activated only for SynchroTeq Plus failure (column R11) if the ‘R11-signaling’
parameter is set to ‘Defect Only’.
When a Bypass module is used, the ‘R11-signaling’ parameter must be set to ‘All Conditions’. In this case,
R11 relay output will be activated for SynchroTeq Plus failure (column R11) and for ‘grouped alarms’
(column R1) that could affect Bypass behaviour.
*** The action Force Out of SVC has to be configured for a sensor in the application configuration file

ALARM MATRIX DESCRIPTION FOR POWER TRANSFORMER APPLICATION
For power transformer application, additional alarms and statuses are reflected on the
signalization relay outputs:
TABLE 10 ALARM MATRIX DESCRIPTION FOR THE RELAYS OUTPUTS FOR POWER TRANSFORMER APPLICATION
Controlled opening
Failure + Bypass**
Controlled closing
SynchroTeq Plus
Grouped Alarms
interface alarms
Sensor alarms *
Circuit breaker
Out of Service
C/B opening
Local mode
C/B closing
Reserved
problem
problem
alarm
alarm
Relays
Configuration
R11 R10
NC NO
Bushing sensor, voltage √
current loop out of range
User sensor, input current √
loop out of range
Voltage discrepancy √
between PTs
Current flowing without √
detection of load voltage
Unknown residual flux √ √ √
after opening ***
Residual flux calculation √ √ √
error
Notes: * R9 Sensor alarm output is activated when at least one of the following sensor alarm occurs: Internal
SynchroTeq Plus temperature, CBVol, Global Comp (sensor defect or measurement), Phase Comp (sensor
defect or measurement), User1 (sensor defect or measurement), Frequency, Transformer bushing sensor
(VL), Transformer VL-I discrepancy and Transformer VS-VL discrepancy. Alarm for each sensor has to be
enabled in the application configuration file.
** R11 relay output will be activated only for SynchroTeq Plus failure (column R11) if the ‘R11-signaling’
parameter is set to ‘Defect Only’.
When a Bypass module is used, the ‘R11-signaling’ parameter must be set to ‘All Conditions’. In this case,
R11 relay output will be activated for SynchroTeq Plus failure (column R11) and for ‘grouped alarms’
(column R1) that could affect Bypass behaviour.
*** If Alarm/RFC/Unknown-flux-Alarm and Alarm/RFC/Calculation-Error-Alarm parameters are enabled
in the power transformer application configuration file

Operation Guide 2020-08-31
CHAPTER 3 SYNCHROTEQ PLUS WEB INTERFACE OPERATION
WEB INTERFACE BROWSERS.......................................................................................................................................................40

FACTORY DEFAULT USER CREDENTIALS .........................................................................................................................................40
LOG IN TO THE SYNCHROTEQ PLUS INTERFACE ..............................................................................................................................42
SYNCHROTEQ PLUS WEB INTERFACE TOP MENU ............................................................................................................................44
ALARM BANNER ......................................................................................................................................................................44
DASHBOARD INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................................................45
Installation identification: Site.......................................................................................................................................46
Circuit breaker panel .....................................................................................................................................................47
Load measurement panel ..............................................................................................................................................49
Digital inputs .................................................................................................................................................................51
DETAILS INFORMATION.............................................................................................................................................................52
Display the alarms panel ...............................................................................................................................................53
Sensor Alarms ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Sensor alarms for power transformers ............................................................................................................................................... 55
Circuit Breaker alarms .......................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Operation Limit alarms......................................................................................................................................................................... 58
OPERATION LIMIT DETECTION FOR CLOSING OPERATIONS ..................................................................................................60
ELECTRICAL CLOSING MOMENT DETECTION .....................................................................................................................61
MECHANICAL CLOSING MOMENT DETECTION ..................................................................................................................62
OPERATION LIMIT DETECTION FOR OPENING OPERATIONS..................................................................................................63
Synchro alarms...................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Self check alarms .................................................................................................................................................................................. 65
Calculated Values-Opening page...................................................................................................................................66
Calculated Values-Closing page.....................................................................................................................................68
EVENTS LOG ...........................................................................................................................................................................70
To display events ...........................................................................................................................................................70
Event Type description...................................................................................................................................................71
Events log navigation and search ..................................................................................................................................74
Event log navigation ............................................................................................................................................................................. 74
Search for a specific event by number or time .................................................................................................................................. 74
Filtering events by date range ............................................................................................................................................................. 75
Filtering Events by type ........................................................................................................................................................................ 76
Filtering for specific alarms .................................................................................................................................................................. 77
Files recorded with an Event..........................................................................................................................................78
Accessing configuration file associated to an event .......................................................................................................................... 79
Accessing details file associated to an event ...................................................................................................................................... 80

MEASURED VALUES: C/B TIMING MEASUREMENT ...........................................................................................................81

MEASURED RFC VALUES ............................................................................................................................................83
Accessing recorded waveforms associated to an event .................................................................................................................... 84
SNAPSHOT LOG .......................................................................................................................................................................85
snapshot recording ........................................................................................................................................................85

Accessing recorded snapshot ........................................................................................................................................85
SYSTEM PAGE .........................................................................................................................................................................86
Uploading a configuration file to SynchroTeq ...............................................................................................................87
Viewing the System status.............................................................................................................................................88

WEB INTERFACE BROWSERS
You can access the SynchroTeq Web interface from a computer equipped with a browser such as
Google Chrome, Firefox, or Explorer.
Table 11 presents the compatibility of various versions of popular browsers with the SynchroTeq Plus
Web interface.
TABLE 11 WEB INTERFACE BROWSER COMPATIBILITY
Compatibility
Browser Version
√ = Supported
11 recommended
Internet Explorer
9 or higher √
Google Chrome 54 or higher recommended
50 or higher recommended
Mozilla FireFox
39 or higher √
Apple Safari 6.1 or higher recommended
FACTORY DEFAULT USER CREDENTIALS
The SynchroTeq WEB interface and VCT access is secured and restricted to authorized users. The
following table lists the four default users supported by SynchroTeq.
TABLE 12 DEFAULT SYNCHROTEQ USERS
User Group User Name Factory default

Password
Administrator admin @1Admin
Maintenance maint @1Maint
Operation oper @1Oper
Viewer view @1View
User groups and User names cannot be changed, deleted or added.
User Password can be changed once logged in to the SynchroTeq through the Vizimax Commissioning
Tool (VCT).

Vizimax products meet NERC-CIP cyber security requirements. User password shall have:
Minimum of 8 characters
At least 1 alphabetic character
At least 1 numeric character
At least 1 special character (such as: #, $, @, & etc.)
It is recommended to change user group passwords as soon as the equipment is installed. As the factory default
passwords have less than 8 characters, they cannot be re-used as valid passwords, excepted after a reset user
command ‘resetuserdb’ or a factory return command ‘factory’.
The following table lists the functions that the various users can perform once logged on the web
interface.
TABLE 13 DEFAULT USER PERMISSIONS (SYNCHROTEQ WEB INTERFACE)
Administrator Maintenance Operation Viewer

View data √ √ √ √
View configuration settings √ √ √ √
Execute commands* √ √ √
Upload Configuration file
√ √
and custom certificate
Download data file √ √ √ √
Audit Log √
*Commands available from the web interface are: Take Snapshot, Upload configuration files and security
certificates, Download data files (event, details, waveform).

LOG IN TO THE SYNCHROTEQ PLUS INTERFACE
To access the SynchroTeq Plus Web interface:

1. Open a browser.
2. In the browser’s address space, enter the IP for the SynchroTeq Plus (Figure 1).
The uniform resource locator (URL) of the SynchroTeq Plus is derived from the system configuration
file and its connection to the LAN infrastructure.
FIGURE 8 ACCESSING THE SYNCHROTEQ PLUS USING THE IP ADDRESS
SynchroTeq Plus maintains SSL security certificates, which means that access is through hypertext
transfer protocol secure (https). A security warning could appears.
3. Choose the Continue to this website option.
4. Enter your User Name and Password. Please refer to factory default user credentials.
FIGURE 9 LOGIN WEB PAGE
5. Press Login.
The Dashboard appears (Figure 10). This page displays current status data for the installation.
If the web interface logging fail at the first attempt from your computer, it could be necessary to change your
computer network adapter settings. Please refer to the troubleshooting section page 142 for more details

FIGURE 10 DASHBOARD
TIP: Measurements displayed in red italic indicate an alarm. The appearance of the
Events page labels, units and decimals are determined by your application
configuration. Please refer to SynchroTeq Plus Configuration help site for
details.

SYNCHROTEQ PLUS WEB INTERFACE TOP MENU
When accessing the SynchroTeq Plus secured Web interface, the top menu allows browsing the
following pages:
Dashboard: This page displays the current status of the SynchroTeq unit, the circuit
breaker and the load (see Dashboard information).
Details: This provides an access to the details of the current status, including the alarms
and the C/B operating time predictions (see Details ).
Events: Summary list of the most recent 2000 events recorded by the SynchroTeq, with
the most recent event at the top (seeEvents).
Snapshot: List of the most recent waveform capture events manually triggered by the
user, with the most recent event at the top.
System: System page, used to manage the SynchroTeq configuration files and provides
hardware and firmware information, as well as download ‘audit Journal’. For more details,
please refer to Managing System Data.
The currently displayed page (Dashboard in Figure 11) is highlighted.
FIGURE 11 MENU BAR AND LANGUAGE DISPLAY OF THE WEB INTERFACE
The following functions are accessed using the controls located in the upper right of the screen:
Language display: The dropdown menu at the top right is used to select the language of the website
(menu and labels only). Available languages are English and French.
Refresh: Refreshes the current page at a default setting of 10 seconds, for example to verify the
occurrence of new events or update the current status. In the dropdown menu beside Refresh, select
a rate to automatically refresh the current page.
TIP: VIZIMAX recommends that you select the highest refresh rate allowed by the
communication channel when connected to a SynchroTeq Plus.
Logout: Closes the current session.
ALARM BANNER
The alarm banner is displayed on the top of each page, below the top menu.
Click on Details to access the detailed alarm page (see Display the alarms panel).
FIGURE 12 ALARM BANNER

DASHBOARD INFORMATION
This dashboard displays:
Installation identification to ensure you are referring to the desired SynchroTeq unit.
Circuit breaker operating conditions and accumulated electrical wear values
Circuit breaker A/C load measurements
Status of the programmable digital inputs
Alarm summary banner
FIGURE 13 WEB INTERFACE DASHBOARD

INSTALLATION IDENTIFICATION: S ITE
The Site pane appears (Figure 14). This data is described in detail below.
FIGURE 14 SITE PANEL
Site: Site identification as defined by the ‘SiteName’ system parameter. It can be the name of the
substation, the bay or any other user defined name.
Date & Time: Current date and time according to the time zone at the SynchroTeq location (YYYY-
MM-DD 24h:min:sec).
Location: Location of the equipment as defined by the ‘SiteLocation’ system parameter. It can be the
control room name, switchyard location, the bay location or any other user defined name.
Unit Status:
In Service: SynchroTeq can process the OPEN or CLOSE commands from external devices
and perform controlled switching of the C/B.
Out of Service: SynchroTeq is monitoring the application but cannot send any switching
command to the C/B.
Busy: SynchroTeq is calculating the residual flux.
Internal Temp: SynchroTeq enclosure internal temperature (°C). There is a 10 to 20 °C difference

between the ambient and internal temperature when sufficient convection cooling is provided to the
SynchroTeq unit.

CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL
The circuit breaker panel appears on the left bottom of the DASHBOARD display (Figure 15).
FIGURE 15 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL
Circuit Breaker: Circuit breaker identification as defined by the ‘CircuitBreaker’ system parameter. It
can be the name of the circuit breaker, its function, its inventory number or any meaningful
designation to the user.
Operations: The number of C/B OPENING and CLOSING operations:
Controlled Switching: Controlled operations conducted by SynchroTeq when it is properly

synchronized on the phase A voltage or current.
Random Switching: Uncontrolled operations conducted by SynchroTeq in the absence of a
valid synchronization signal or when one of the timing compensation analog input is in
error (temperature or C/B control voltage).
External Switching: Operation initiated by devices other than the SynchroTeq Plus, if in
the configuration, the monitoring of C/B contact is enabled or if a digital input is
configured as an external trip detection.
When Mechanical wear function is enabled, the wear percentage appears below the operation
counters.

C/B Position: The global C/B status according to the 52a position contacts of each pole:
Open: None of the 52a contacts are active (Open = /52a_A & /52a_B & /52a_C)
Close: All of the 52a contacts are active (Close = 52a_A & 52a_B & 52a_C)
Intermediate: The C/B is neither in the CLOSE or OPEN position.
The position of each pole is also indicated by green and red squares:
: Pole is opened (52a contact inactive)
: Pole is closed (52a contact active)
Last Operation: Date and time of the last C/B operation (YYYY-MM-DD 24h:min:sec).
CBVol: C/B dc control voltage measured by the VCB input. This measurement is used for the C/B
operating time compensation. The CBVol label is programmable.
Ambient T: C/B ambient temperature measured from the T° input (GlobalComp). This input can be
connected to a 4-20mA temperature sensor. This measurement is used for the operating time
compensation of the C/B poles.
Inactivity*: Elapsed time, in hours, since last C/B operation, including external operations. This value
is used for idle time compensation.
Electrical Wear: When electrical wear function is enabled, the cumulated CB electrical wear (i 2t)
values for each phase (for all opening, closing and total switching operations) are displayed in this
table.
Please note that when electrical or mechanical wear alarms are enabled, wear percentage can be
displayed in orange (warning threshold exceeded) or in red (alarm threshold exceeded).
When alarm threshold is exceeded, an alarm is generated.
* External switching, Last operation and Inactivity parameters are counted / updated only if the monitoring of
the C/B position contacts (52a) is enabled or if a digital input is configured as ‘external trip’ detection.
Pressure: Phase compensation sensor measurements, which can apply to hydraulic or pneumatic
pressure, SF6 pressure, and so on. Note that the phase labels are configurable System/Label). If the
PhaseCompA measurement is used for all three phases, only the PhaseCompA measurement will be
displayed (Figure 16).
FIGURE 16 PRESSURE MEASUREMENT WHEN USING PHASE A ONLY

LOAD MEASUREMENT PANEL
The Load panel appears on the right top of the DASHBOARD display (Figure 17).
FIGURE 17 LOAD PANEL
Load: Load identification as defined by the ‘load’ system parameter.

Application: Name of the active application configuration file: (Empty config (0) at initialization, or
default (1), or Alternate (2) when the alternate file is active (CB and a half application).
FREQ: Network frequency value computed from VS Phase A voltage input (voltage synchronization
input). The label is programmable.
SYNC. SOURCE: Name of the active synchronization signal (VSA (default), VLA or AU1 generally used
in the ‘CB and a half’ application).
RESIDUAL FLUX STATUS (RFC): Status of the residual flux calculation (RFC) for a power transformer
application:
Disabled: RFC is not enabled. In this case, the closing of the C/B is done at a fixed electrical
target angle determined by the configuration parameters.
None: there is no residual flux in the power transformer since it is energized. Note that
this status does not depend on the C/B position, but rather on the presence of voltage
higher than a threshold.
Calculating: SynchroTeq is calculating the residual flux on each phase of the transformer.
This occurs when the transformer is de-energized.
Error: SynchroTeq can’t calculate the residual flux for any of the three phases since the
transformer voltage did not stabilize within the required time. SynchroTeq will close the
C/B using the delayed control strategy at fixed angle (one phase closed at peak voltage
followed by the simultaneous closing of the two other phases).

Ready: The residual flux (RF) of at least one phase has been calculated and the values are
displayed in the load panel.
Unknown: the residual flux is unknown by SynchroTeq. This happens on the first power up
of the unit or when it is restarted and the parameter ‘SaveAndRestoreRFC’ is not checked.
The next measurements display may vary depending of the application (SynchroTeq hardware
configuration and configuration file template used).
Closing Angle: Electrical closing target angle of each pole of the C/B, as set by the application
configuration (for capacitor banks or inductors) or calculated based on the residual flux resulting
from the last transformer de-energization.
Opening Angle: Electrical opening target angle of each pole of the C/B, set by the application
configuration.
VS: Source voltage from the potential transformer input connected to phase A. The source voltage is
not switched by the C/B. VS measurement can be done on the primary or the secondary of the power
transformer.
I: C/B current from the current transformer (CT) inputs. The current can be measured on any side of
the C/B.
VL: Transformer voltage measurement from conventional PTs. These measurements are made for
power transformer applications only,
Residual Flux: calculated residual flux resulting from a transformer de-energization.
The display color of the residual flux also provides extra information:
Dark blue measurement indicates a normal value. When the power transformer is
energized, the residual flux is set to 0.
Red italic 0.0000 indicates that the residual flux is unknown (SynchroTeq was de-
energized when the transformer was energized, then SynchroTeq was re-energized while
the transformer was de-energized) or there is a calculation error.
Blue italic values: The residual flux is calculated and displayed but not used for the
dynamic C/B closing target angle calculation.

DIGITAL INPUTS
The Digital inputs panel located at the bottom right of the Dashboard (Figure 18) displays the status
of the SynchroTeq programmable digital inputs.
The label and input functions are programmable so that the display presentation may vary according
to the application.
Digital input display could be:
Green: the digital input is not activated (see note*).

Red: The digital input is activated (see note*).
*: If the ‘Invert’ parameter is activated, logical digital input states will be inverted.
FIGURE 18 DIGITAL INPUTS PANEL OF THE WEB INTERFACE
Each input can be individually assigned as follows:

- Service Control (default for DI0)
- None (default for DI1, DI2, DI3)
- External Trip
- Alternate Close
- Alternate Open
- Degraded Mode
- Forces application select (CB and a half application)
- Automatic application select (CB and a half application)
Please refer to the SynchroTeq Plus Configuration help site, for more details.

DETAILS INFORMATION
The Details panel provides information on:
Alarms: This page provides alarms details related to the external and internal sensors and
abnormal conditions related to AC measurements.
Predicted opening time calculation details: This page covers the details of the opening
time calculation performed by SynchroTeq. It describes the influence of the C/B ambient
temperature, the dc control voltage, the idle time and the adaptive control.
Predicted closing time calculation details: This page covers the details of the closing time
calculation performed by SynchroTeq. It describes the influence of the C/B ambient
temperature, the dc control voltage, the idle time and the adaptive control.
FIGURE 19 DETAILS: ALARM PANEL
The alarm matrix shown page 34 details the relationship between each alarm and the associated signalization
relay output.

DISPLAY THE ALARMS PANEL
The Alarms panel (Figure 19) provides a detailed overview of all Sensors, C/B, Operation Limits,
Synchro and Self check alarms. Label and presentation may differ depending on the configuration.
The color of each indicator button indicates the alarm status:
Green: No alarm
Red: Alarm activated
Yellow: Warning condition detected.
The alarms are displayed in 5 different groups:
Sensors: Alarms related to the external and internal sensors and abnormal conditions
related to AC measurements.
Circuit Breaker: Alarms related to the circuit breaker interface (Programmable digital
inputs).
Operation limits: Alarms related to the C/B operation parameters.
Synchro: Alarms related to the C/B synchronization and residual flux status.
Self-Check: SynchroTeq hardware or configuration alarms detected by the self-check
feature.
SENSOR ALARMS
FIGURE 20 SENSOR ALARMS
Table 14 describes the various Sensor alarms.

TABLE 14 SENSOR ALARMS
Alarms Description Associated Causes

page label configuration SynchroTeq
parameters Plus to go out
of service
SynchroTeq Plus internal temperature sensor is out of the
Internal
configured operating range. SynchroTeq Plus enclosure Alarm:SynchroTeq
temperature No
does not have sufficient natural convection cooling or the InternalTempAlarm
measurement
temperature inside the enclosure is too high.
Alarm:Measurement
CBVol The C/B dc coil voltage measured by the CBVol input is out
andSensors:CBVol: Yes
measurement of the configured operating range.
Alarm
The Global Compensation sensor (GlobalComp) is
defective or disconnected (sensor current under 3.5 mA or Alarm:Measurement
Ambient T
over 20.5 mA). This input is often configured for ambient andSensors:GlobalCo Yes
sensor defect
temperature or C/B drive pressure measurement for C/B mp: SensorAlarm
operating time compensation.
Alarm:Measurement
Ambient T The Global Compensation sensor (GlobalComp) is out of
andSensors:GlobalCo Yes
measurement the configured C/B operating range.
mp: Alarm
The User1 general purpose sensor is defective or Alarm:Measurement
User1 sensor
disconnected (sensor current under 3.5 mA or over 20.5 andSensors:AU1: No
defect
mA). SensorAlarm
Alarm:Measurement
User1 The User1 general purpose sensor (T°, PSI, ATM, and so
andSensors:AU1: No
measurement on) is out of the configured operating range.
Alarm
Freq The network frequency computed on phase A voltage Alarm:Measurement
No
measurement input is out of the configured operating range andSensors:Frequency
One of the Phase Compensation sensors (A, B or C) is Alarm:Measurement
defective or disconnected (sensor current under 3.5 mA or andSensors:PhaseCo
Pressure
over 20.5 mA). These sensors are often used for insulating mpA-B-C: Yes
sensor defect
gas pressure/density or pneumatic pressure SensorAlarm
measurement.
Alarm:Measurement
Pressure One of the Phase Compensation sensors is out of the andSensors:
Yes
measurement configured operating range. PhaseCompA-B-C:
Alarm

SENSOR ALARMS FOR POWER TRANSFORMERS

Table 15 describes alarms for power transformer applications.
TABLE 15 ALARMS FOR POWER TRANSFORMER APPLICATIONS
Alarms page label Description Associated configuration

parameters
One of the bushing temperature sensors or general Alarm:Measurement and
Bushing Temp sensor purpose analog inputs (UserF1_A, B or C) is defective or Sensors:UserF1-A-B-C: SensorAlarm
defect disconnected (sensor current under 3.5 mA or over 20.5
mA).
One of the bushing temperature sensors or general Alarm:Measurement and Sensors:

Bushing Temp purpose analog inputs is out of the configured UserF1-A-B-C: Alarm
measurement operating range.
One of the bushing voltage sensors is defective or

Transformer bushing Alarm:Measurement andSensors: VL
disconnected (sensor current under 3.5 mA or over 20.5
sensor (VL) measurement : Sensor failure A-B-C
mA).
The C/B is closed and current is flowing into the

Transformer VL – I Alarm:Measurement andSensors: VL
transformer (measured by the CT) but no voltage is
discrepancy measurement : A_without_VL
detected by the bushing sensor/PT on the
corresponding phase. Please refer to Figure 21
Defective VL transformer voltage input: the C/B is
Transformer VS – VL Alarm:Measurement andSensors: VL
closed, but the transformer voltage does not match the
discrepancy measurement : VL_VS_Diff
Vs source voltage. Please refer to Figure 21
Current flowing Power Power

Closed circuit
CT transformer transformer
breaker CT
Source Source
(Line/ (Line/
busbar) busbar)
PT or PT or
PT bushing No voltage PT bushing Transformer
sensor detected! sensor voltage not
matching!
Open/ Open/
Vs 52a/b I VL Vs 52a/b I VL
Close Close
FIGURE 21 LOAD CURRENT WITHOUT LOAD VOLTAGE SOURCE VOLTAGE AND LOAD VOLTAGE DISCREPANCY

CIRCUIT BREAKER ALARMS

This pane describes the alarms linked to the programmable digital inputs, the C/B coils and Circuit-
breaker wear alarms.
C/B Wear Alarms
This section appears only if a C/B wear alarm is enabled.
- Electrical wear monitoring
For each phase, SynchroTeq Plus measures the electrical wear of the circuit breaker at each
operation (i²t), including protection and local switching operations. The i 2t value for each
phase is reported in the switching operation event. The accumulated electrical wear for each
phase is also computed and stored in the unit and displayed by the web interface or the
configurator tool in remote mode.
An electrical wear alarm function can be enabled, including a warning threshold.
When the i²t totalizer (sum of all closing and opening operations for each phase) reaches the
warning or the alarm threshold, SynchroTeq web interface indicators turns orange (warning)
or red (alarm). A C/B alarm is generated when the alarm threshold is reached.
- Mechanical wear monitoring
SynchroTeq Plus computed and stored all the switching operations (closing + opening,
controlled + random + external). The accumulated values are displayed by the web interface
or the configurator tool in remote mode.
A mechanical wear alarm function can be enabled, including a warning threshold.
When the mechanical accumulated values reach the warning or the alarm threshold,
SynchroTeq web interface indicators turns orange (warning) or red (alarm). A C/B alarm is
generated when the alarm threshold is reached.

Digital Inputs and Coils Alarms

This pane describes the alarms linked to the programmable digital inputs. Display may differ
depending of the digital input configuration.
FIGURE 22 CIRCUIT BREAKER ALARMS
C/B alarm indicator may be activated under any of the conditions listed below (please refer t o
SynchoTeq Plus Configuration guide):
Excessive C/B coil current was detected during the last operation. This occurs when the current
in one of the coils exceeds 45 A peak during the open or close output activation. This alarm may
indicate a defective SynchroTeq Plus coil driver output or a short circuit in a cable or a coil.
{Alarm:Circuit-Breaker:CoilsSupervision.CoilOverCurr.Enabled}
Coil sequence problem, closing: A coil sequencing error was detected during the last close
operation. When operating the C/B, SynchroTeq Plus monitors the voltage at each OPEN and
CLOSE coil driver output. A “Coil sequence” alarm occurs if the voltages do not correspond to
the expected drive voltage level (125 V dc for example). A sequence error may indicate cable
problems with the C/B coils.
{Alarm:Circuit-Breaker:CoilsSupervision:CoilSequence.PhsA/B/C.Enabled, and
Alarm:Circuit-Breaker:CoilsSupervision:CoilSequence.OperSpecific}
Coil sequence problem, opening: A coil sequencing error was detected during the last opening
operation. When operating the C/B, SynchroTeq Plus monitors the voltage at each OPEN and
CLOSE coil driver output. A “Coil sequence” alarm occurs if the voltages do not correspond to
the expected drive voltage level (125 V dc for example). A sequence error may indicate cable
problems with the C/B coils.
{Alarm:Circuit-Breaker:CoilsSupervision:CoilSequence.PhsA/B/C.Enabled, and
Alarm:Circuit-Breaker:CoilsSupervision:CoilSequence.OperSpecific}
Coil supervision error: An error is detected on the C/B coil supervision, indicating that a C/B coil
is probably disconnected or out of service. In this case, the SynchroTeq Plus will automatically
switch itself out of service since control of the C/B is not possible.
{Alarm:Circuit-Breaker:CoilsSupervision:CoilSupersion/Closing/Opening}
A digital input - DI is active. The DI0 to DI3 are programmed with an action and a function in
the application configuration file. The DI labels are also configurable. For more details, please
refer to SynchroTeq Plus Configuration help site. {DigitalInputs:DI0 to DI3}

OPERATION LIMIT ALARMS

This Operation Limit pane (Figure 23) displays operation limit alarms that may occur during switching
operation of the C/B.
FIGURE 23 OPERATION LIMIT ALARMS
C/B switching operations are monitored using a combination of the following information:
Excessive inrush current on one of the phases has been detected during the last CLOSE
operation (Figure 24). It indicates that the C/B has been closed too soon or too late. This
timing problem detection is useful for capacitor bank and power transformer applications.
Two inrush current thresholds can be defined (low and normal), and one of the
programmable digital input can be configured to select the desired threshold.
Random operation, closing: The last C/B closing operation was not controlled correctly.
The Vs reference voltage was lost, resulting in an unsynchronized closing or
uncompensated closing operation was done because the dc control voltage or the C/B
ambient temperature was out of range or invalid.
Random operation, opening: The last C/B opening operation was not controlled correctly.
The Vs reference voltage was lost, resulting in an unsynchronized opening or
uncompensated opening operation was done because the dc control voltage or the C/B
ambient temperature was out of range or invalid.
Operation limit exceeded, closing: During the last closing operation, the C/B timing was
out of the targeted operation window in one of the phases. The C/B closing moment
resulting from a command can be measured using the load current (electrical detection)
or the 52a C/B position contact (mechanical detection). Please refer to ‘Operation limit
detection for closing operations’ for more details.
Operation limit exceeded, opening: During the last opening operation, the C/B timing was
out of range on one of the phases, indicating a C/B restrike or re-ignition. Please refer to
‘Operation limit detection for opening operations’ for more details.
Excessive timing correction, closing or opening: This alarm (adaptive control) indicates
that the circuit breaker timing has deviated excessively compared to the last timing tests
(Kadp factor outside alarm limits). This may indicate inadequate
temperature/voltage/pressure timing compensation or excessive wear on the circuit
breaker.

Operation Alarm limits:
FIGURE 24 INRUSH CURRENT DETECTION
When an Operation limit alarm occurs, an event and the associated waveform are automatically
recorded. Vizimax Event Analyzer allows to analyse these information (refer to ‘Accessing Vizimax
Event ’)
Warning: To avoid system unstability, adaptive control correction factor is not

computed when an operation limit alarm occurs during the previous switching
operation.
In this situation, Kadp (next) will be equal to Kadp (prior).

Operation limit detection for closing operations

Each time the C/B closes, SynchroTeq Plus has the capability to verify if it has operated as expected
and otherwise generate an “operation limit” alarm. This timing alarm is detected using ‘Overflow
limits’ defining 3 operation zones (Figure 25):
The ‘expected’ zone (green), defined by the Overflow.Minor limits is the normal and
expected zone in which the closing of the C/B should occur.
The minor deviation zones (yellow), defined between the Overflow.Minor and
Overflow.Severe limits. An “operation limit” alarm will be notified if the closing of the C/B
occurs from 1 to 10 consecutive times within these zones (Overflow.Minor.Consecutive
parameter).
The severe deviation zones (red), defined outside of the Overflow.Severe limits. An
“operation limit” alarm will be notified on the first occurrence of C/B closing in these red
zones.
FIGURE 25 MINOR AND SEVERE OVERFLOW LIMITS

Electrical closing moment detection

The electrical closing moment is detected from the load current. When it exceeds the detection
threshold limit, the circuit breaker is considered as being closed. Conduction is established by an
electrical arc rather than metallic conduction if a pre arcing time is defined. The extremity of the
“Electrical operating time” bar indicates the load current detection moment (see Figure 26).
FIGURE 26 ELECTRICAL OPERATING TIME DETECTION
Figure 27 illustrates various closing operation with different current detection moments.
Successful Closing Minor Overflow Severe Overflow

FIGURE 27 NORMAL, MINOR DEVIATION AND SEVERE OVERFLOW ALARMS DURING CLOSING

Mechanical closing moment detection

In this case, the 52a auxiliary contact is used to calculate the moment at which the C/B is making the
contacts and establish metallic conduction. This is called the “corrected mechanical operating time”
and it must match the predicted operating time within the overflow limits. This concept is illustrated
in Figure 28. In this case, the alarm zone is centered on the predicted operating time rather than the
electrical target angle.
FIGURE 28 OPERATION LIMIT ALARM DETECTED FROM THE 52A AUXILIARY CONTACTS

Operation limit detection for opening operations

For C/B opening operations, operation limit alarm detection is determined by verifying that there is
no load current flowing after the targeted opening angle, which is indicated by a vertical dotted line
in the event analyzer. Figure 29 shows an example of a C/B re-ignition in a shunt reactor application.
In this case, the opening target point is at the peak of the voltage, but the load current continues
flowing for half a cycle.
FIGURE 29 OPERATION LIMIT (OPEN)

SYNCHRO ALARMS
The Synchro alarm pane (Figure 30) displays alarms activated when there is a problem with the
controlled switching synchronization or when there is a problem with the residual flux calculation
FIGURE 30 SYNCHRO ALARMS
Phase A synchronization loss: Phase A voltage synchronization signal from the PT is lost and
therefore, controlled switching of the C/B is not possible. In this case and if the option is
enabled, the SynchroTeq Plus will operate the C/B in uncontrolled mode when an OPEN or
CLOSE command is received (random switching). The loss of synchronization alarm occurs if
there is a power outage, a blown PT fuse or a cable problem.
Residual flux calculation error on all the phases (power transformer applications only). This
occurs when the transformer voltage does not settle within one second after the transformer is
de-energized. It may be caused by power swings on the HV side of the transformer.
{Alarm:RFC.Calculation.Error}
Residual flux unknown: Residual flux is unknown in all phases (power transformer application
only). This occurs if the SynchroTeq Plus is powered while the transformer de energized. For
some applications, this situation is critical and may involve special network operating
commands {Alarm:RFC.Unknown.Flux}
In the latter two cases, a configuration parameter { Alarm:RFC.Calculation.Error-Action} or {

Alarm:RFC.Unknown.Flux-Action} can block the C/B in the OPEN position. This is used for special
network operating commands that minimize the impacts of possible inrush current. However, the
SynchroTeq Plus can ignore these errors and energize the transformer using the delayed closing
strategy: this strategy closes one phase first at peak maximum voltage and the other phases
simultaneously from 1 up to 11 half cycles later.

SELF CHECK ALARMS

The Self check indicator (Figure 31) is activated in the event of a major fault, including:
Hardware failure: Any hardware failure will inhibit the operation of the SynchroTeq Plus.
Invalid App. configuration: An incorrect (not present or invalid) application configuration
will inhibit the operation of the SynchroTeq Plus. This alarm may occur at the initial
configuration stage, but should not occur after the system is in service.
Invalid Alt. App. configuration: An incorrect (not present or invalid) Alternate application
configuration will inhibit the operation of the SynchroTeq Plus. This alarm may occur only
in ‘CB and a half’ application where alternate application file are required.
FIGURE 31 SELF CHECK ALARMS

CALCULATED VALUES-OPENING PAGE
The Calculated Value Opening page provides the detailed calculations of the C/B predicted opening
time, based on the C/B timing at commissioning and the compensation timing factors from the
ambient temperature, control voltage, pressure and adaptive control.
To display the Calculated Values–Opening page:
1. Log in to the SynchroTeq Plus web interface. The dashboard page is displayed.
2. Click on Details.
3. On the navigation menu on the left, select Calculated Values Opening.
The Calculated Values - Opening page (Figure 32) is divided into seven columns:
Description: Description of the variable involved in the calculation.
Param.: Variable name. The detailed calculation sequence can be read vertically,
from top to down.
Global: Values that are not phase dependent.
A/B/C: Values for phase A, B or C, respectively.
Un.: Units of the variable.
FIGURE 32 CALCULATED VALUES – OPENING PAGE

Table 16 provides details on the variables.

TABLE 16 CALCULATED VALUES - OPENING VARIABLES
Variable Description
Mechanical opening time of the C/B main contacts for phases A, B and C as measured during
Ref OpnTm commissioning.
Tmo1 A/B/C These values are not calculated; they are parameters for the SynchroTeq Plus configuration.
They are shown because they are the starting points for all calculations.
Global opening time compensation multiplier, typically based on the difference between
current ambient temperature and temperature at commissioning. A value of 1.00015 means
FCOT
that if it was operated now, the C/B would be slower by 0.015% compared to the initial
commissioning time due to the actual C/B temperature.
Global C/B dc voltage opening compensation multiplier, based on the difference between the
current C/B coil voltage and C/B voltage at commissioning. A value of 0.9998 means that if it
FCOV
was operated now, the C/B would be faster by 0.02% compared to the initial commissioning
time due to the actual C/B control voltage.
Phase-by-phase opening compensation multiplier for phases A, B and C, normally based on
FCOP A/B/C the difference between actual hydraulic, pneumatic or isolation pressure inputs and values at
commissioning. A value of 1.0000 means that no correction will be applied to operating time.
Sensor compensated mechanical opening operating time for phases A, B and C:
Tmo2 A/B/C = Tmo1 A/B/C x FCOT x FCOV x FCOP A/B/C.
Tmo2 A/B/C
Also, these values are used as a function of the external sensors measurement to calculate the
predicted mechanical opening operating time.
Tidle Global inactivity period, based on the elapsed time since the last operation of the C/B.
Global opening inactivity period compensation multiplier, based on the idle time
Kito
compensation algorithm (value interpolated, based on Tidle in the idle time parameter table).
Kadpo A/B/C Adaptive control opening compensation multiplier, based on the adaptive control algorithm.
Predicted compensated mechanical opening time for phases A, B and C:
Tmo3 A/B/C
Tmo3 A/B/C = Tmo2 A/B/C x Kito x Kadpo A/B/C.
Load de-energization electrical target angle.
TgtAng For more details about this parameter
TvO A/B/C ControlledSwitchingCommand:Opening:ApplicationTargetAngle:PhsA/B/C, refer to
Predicted time, in power network cycles, from the first zero crossing (ZX) is detected to the
No
last ZX based on what targeted opening angles will be referred.
Predicted time, in ms, from the first zero crossing (ZX) is detected to the last ZX based on what
To
targeted opening angles will be referred.
Synchronization delay from zero crossing (ZX; synchronization “tick”) to the open power
Ty A/B/C
output activation for each C/B coil.

CALCULATED VALUES-CLOSING PAGE
The Calculated Value Closing page provides the detailed calculations of the C/B predicted closing
time, based on the C/B timing at commissioning and the compensation timing factors from the
ambient temperature, control voltage, pressure and adaptive control.
To display the Calculated Values–Closing page:
1. Log in to the SynchroTeq Plus web interface. The dashboard page is displayed.
2. Click on Details.
3. On the navigation menu on the left, select Calculated Values Closing.
The Calculated Values - Closing page (Figure 33) is divided into seven columns:
Description: Description of the variable involved in the calculation.
Param.: Variable name. The detailed calculation sequence can be read vertically,
from top to down.
Global: Values that are not phase dependent.
A/B/C: Values for phase A, B or C, respectively.
Un.: Units of the variable.
FIGURE 33 CALCULATED VALUES – CLOSING PAGE

Table 17 provides details on the variables.

TABLE 17 CALCULATED VALUES - CLOSING VARIABLES
Variable Description
Mechanical closing time of the C/B main contacts for phases A, B and C as measured during
Ref ClsTm commissioning.
Tmf1 A/B/C These values are not calculated; they are parameters for the SynchroTeq Plus configuration.
They are shown because they are the starting points for all calculations.
Global closing time compensation multiplier (in most cases ambient temperature), comparing
current temperature with temperature when the commissioning was done. A value of
FCFT
1.00015 means that if it was operated now, the C/B would be slower by 0.015% compared to
the initial commissioning time due to the actual C/B temperature.
Global C/B dc voltage closing compensation multiplier, based on the difference between
current C/B coil voltage and voltage at commissioning. A value of 0.9998 means that if it was
FCFV
operated now, the C/B would be faster by 0.02% compared to the initial commissioning time
due to the actual C/B control voltage.
Phase-by-phase closing compensation multiplier for phases A, B and C, normally based on the
difference between actual hydraulic, pneumatic or isolation gas pressure inputs and when the
FCFP A/B/C
commissioning was done. A value of 1.0000 means that no correction will be applied to
operating time.
Sensor compensated mechanical closing operating time for phases A, B and C:
Tmf2 A/B/C = Tmf1 A/B/C x FCFT x FCFV x FCFP A/B/C.
Tmf2 A/B/C
Also, these values are used as a function of the external sensors measurement to calculate
the predicted mechanical closing time.
Tidle Global inactivity period, time since the last operation of the C/B.
Global closing inactivity period compensation multiplier, based on the idle time compensation
Kitf
algorithm (value interpolated, based on Tidle in the idle time parameter table).
Kadpf A/B/C Adaptive control closing compensation multiplier, based on the adaptive control algorithm.
Predicted compensated mechanical closing time for phases A, B and C:
Tmf3 A/B/C
Tmf3 A/B/C = Tmf2 A/B/C x Kitf x Kadpf A/B/C.
ValDyn Residual flux calculation buffer identifier (for Vizimax internal use only).
Phase residual
Value of the residual flux before closing the C/B.
flux before closing
Load energization target angles.
TgtAng For more details about this parameter
TvF A/B/C ControlledSwitchingCommand:Closing:ApplicationTargetAngle:PhsA/B/C,, refer to
Predicted time, in power network cycles, from the first zero crossing (ZX) is detected to the
Nf
last ZX based on what targeted closing angles will be referred.
Predicted time, in ms, from the first zero crossing (ZX) is detected to the last ZX based on
Tf
what targeted closing angles will be referred.
Synchronization delay from zero crossing (ZX; synchronization “tick”) to the close power
Tx A/B/C
output activation for each C/B coil.

EVENTS LOG
An event is a recording of an action performed on the SynchroTeq unit, a command on the circuit
breaker or any alarm or status change occurring in the system. SynchroTeq Plus can store up to 2000
events. The events are presented in the event log, which also provides tool for searching and filtering
the information.
TO DISPLAY EVENTS
1. Log in to the SynchroTeq Plus Web interface. The dashboard appears.

2. On the top menu, Click on Events to display the event log.
The Events log (Figure 34) displays all SynchroTeq Plus events, starting from the most recent event.
When the log is full, the oldest event is erased in order to store the newest.
Each event presented in the list has been assigned an index number (No.), from 1 to 99 999 999. The
number returns to 1 on index overflow. The Date column provides a time stamp of the event
according to the time zone of the SynchroTeq Plus site. The event TYPE is provided for filtering as
well as the Description. The Alarms column displays the alarm icons associated to an event (the
alarm pictograms are describes in the alarm banner at the top of the page).
The Details of an event, the active application configuration file at the moment of the event and the
associated waveform are accessed by clicking on the corresponding icon in the 3 last columns.
FIGURE 34 EVENTS LOG OF THE WEB INTERFACE

EVENT TYPE DESCRIPTION
Table 18 provides detailed information for each type of event that may occurs with the SynchroTeq
Plus.
TABLE 18 EVENT TYPE DESCRIPTION
Event type Description
Cold restart: The SynchroTeq Plus restarted following a power failure.

Warm restart: The SynchroTeq Plus restarted with a RESET when there has not been a power failure.
Watchdog restart: The SynchroTeq Plus restarted due to an internal software error. Please report this
Restart error to Vizimax customer support.
Factory reset: the SynchroTeq Plus automatically restarted after “back to factory” operation.
Restart triggered by FS corruption: SynchroTeq Plus restarted after detecting a fatal storage (FS)
memory error. Please contact Vizimax customer support.
In service by system: The previous mode automatically restored after the system restarted.
In service by front panel: SynchroTeq Plus placed in service manually through the front panel.
In Service In service by VCT: SynchroTeq Plus placed in service using the VCT.
In service by digital input: SynchroTeq Plus placed in service through the OutSVC dedicated digital
input.
In service by remote: SynchroTeq Plus placed in service from a communication protocol command.
Out of service by system: SynchroTeq Plus automatically placed out of service by the system due to a
compensation sensor error or a hardware failure or a C/B coil circuit problem.
Out of service by front panel: SynchroTeq Plus placed in service manually through the front panel.
Out of Out of service by VCT: SynchroTeq Plus placed out of service using the VCT.
Service Out of service by digital input: SynchroTeq Plus placed in service through the OutSVC dedicated digital
input.
Out of service by remote: SynchroTeq Plus placed out of service from a communication protocol
command.
An OPEN command has been sent from the SynchroTeq Plus to C/B coils. The 52a/52b contacts
determine the status of the C/B. OPEN types are as follows:
Open Controlled open: controlled switching operation.
Random open: unsynchronized or uncompensated switching operation.
External Trip: Open operation initiated by devices other than the SynchroTeq Plus.
A CLOSE command has been sent from the SynchroTeq Plus to C/B coils. The 52a/52b contacts
determine the status of the C/B. CLOSE types are as follows:
Close Controlled close: controlled closing operation.
Random close: unsynchronized or uncompensated closing operation.
External Close: Close operation initiated by devices other than the SynchroTeq Plus.


OPEN or CLOSE command rejected due to one of the following:
Unit is not In Service when the command was requested.
Unit in local mode and the command source is not the front panel (digital input or communication
Open failed channel).
Position reached: already in open or closed position.
Or Too many consecutive operations: command received during the execution of another command.
Close failed Timeout waiting for command results: an internal error has occurred. Please contact Vizimax Support.
Random operation not allowed: the command has been rejected because the synchronization source is
not present and random commands are not authorized.
Residual flux is unknown: command rejected because closing with unknown residual flux is not
authorized. The user must refer to a special operating command of the installation.
Operation
error Reserved for future use.
Indicates a problem with the SynchroTeq Plus hardware. This alarm is also logged when there is a
communication loss between the three system processors. Contact Vizimax Support if one of the
following errors occurs:
Comm. error with sequencing card (SPSEQ)
Sequencing card not detected (SPSEQ)
HW error Comm. error with acquisition card (SPACQ)
Acquisition card not detected (SPACQ)
FLUX card not detected (SPFLUX: Additional voltage measurements module)
RTC Failure: Real Time Clock failure on controller (SPCONT)
File system corruption detected, restarting: Storage memory failure on controller
File system corrupted, runtime data lost: storage memory failure on controller
Input error One of the alarms on the Display the alarms pa has occurred.
Input OK An “Input error” alarm has been cleared.
App configuration is not present or invalid:
There is no valid configuration file loaded in SynchroTeq, or there is an invalid configuration at start-up
due to the firmware update.
To solve the problem, correct the application configuration file and reload it in the unit.
Alt. App. configuration file not present or invalid:
SynchroTeq attempt to activate the alternate application configuration file but is has not been
previously uploaded or it is invalid due to a firmware update.
To solve the problem, correct the application configuration file and reload it in the unit.
Sys configuration is invalid:
Error
Loaded System configuration is invalid. Correct the error in the file and reload the file.
Cannot go In Service, compensation sensor alarm present: An attempt to put the system In Service
failed because there is still a compensation sensor error (dc coil voltage, global/ambient temperature or
phase/pressure)
Clock lost: The time value was lost due to a prolonged power outage.
Please contact the Vizimax Support if one of the following events occurs:
• Timeout for acquisition after cmd
• Timeout starting acquisition for cmd
• Timeout waiting for man. measures


App. configuration changed from xx:
A new application configuration was uploaded to SynchroTeq from a network connection (VCT, VUCS
software or web interface) or from the console.
Alt App. configuration changed from xx:
Param A new Alternate application configuration was uploaded to SynchroTeq from a network connection
(VCT, VUCS software or web interface) or from the console.
changed
App. configuration activated:
The default application configuration file stored in SynchroTeq is now active. It should be noted that
this message will appears each time the system is started and each time the configuration is changed.
Alt App. configuration activated:
The Alternate application configuration file stored in SynchroTeq is now active.
Snapshot A user has taken a snapshot, using the web interface.
RFC Generated on every action that handles the residual flux (transformer energized/de-energized, residual
flux reset and disturbance detection).
Other All other events (reset the alarms, reset counters, set inactivity time and change mode).

EVENTS LOG NAVIGATION AND SEARCH
EVENT LOG NAVIGATION

Figure 35 illustrates the event log navigation controls:
Select 10, 20 or 30 to control the number of rows displayed.

To scroll events page by page, click the right and left arrows.
To go to the end of the list, click the end of list icon:
FIGURE 35 EVENT LOG NAVIGATION CONTROL BAR
SEARCH FOR A SPECIFIC EVENT BY NUMBER OR TIME

To search for a specific event by number or time:
1. From the Events list, click the button to display the ‘GO TO’ dialog box (Figure 36).
FIGURE 36 “GO TO” SEARCH TOOL FOR EVENT/SNAPSHOT LISTS
2. If you know the number of the event, enter the number.

3. If you don’t know the number but you still remember approximately the time when the event
was generated, select Date and enter a date and time.
4. If you previously filtered the Events list and want to search the entire list, select Clear Filters.
5. Press Go.
6. The Web interface lists events starting from the number or date that you specified.

FILTERING EVENTS BY DATE RANGE

To view only events generated over a specific time range:
1. Click the Date column filter button (Figure 37).
FIGURE 37 DATE FILTER ICON
The Date Filter window appears (Figure 38).

2. Enter desired time range and press Ok.
FIGURE 38 DATE FILTER CRITERIA
The Events list displays events for the selected time range.
To cancel the date filter, click on the X symbol on the Date column heading. The date filter will remain
active until canceled.

FILTERING EVENTS BY TYPE

To apply a type filter on the events list:
1. Click the Type column filter button (Figure 39).
FIGURE 39 TYPE FILTER ICON
The Type Filter window appears (Figure 40).

2. Select one or several Type and click OK.
TIP: You can choose more than one event type filter. For example, if you select both
Open and Input error, the application will list all OPEN and Input error events.
FIGURE 40 TYPE FILTER CRITERIA
The Events list is filtered to display only the types you selected.
To cancel the date filter, click on the X symbol on the Date column heading. The date filter will remain
active until canceled.

FILTERING FOR SPECIFIC ALARMS

To search for events with a specific alarm:
1. On the Event log, click the Alarms column filter button (Figure 41).
FIGURE 41 ALARMS FILTER ICON
2. The Alarms Filter page appears (Figure 42).
FIGURE 42 ALARMS FILTER CRITERIA
3. Select one or more alarms and press Ok.

FILES RECORDED WITH AN EVENT
For each recorded event, SynchroTeq Plus also stores up to 3 specific files to provide detailed
information on the system status at the time of the event. These files can be accessed on line through
the SynchroTeq web interface or by the ‘Vizimax Unified Communication services’ software
(RWS055000).
The recorded files are identified in the 3 last columns of the web event page (Figure 43).
Config: Application configuration file at the time of the event.

Details: Detailed system status, alarm status, expected and measured switching values
including i2t wear value (and residual flux value if any) at the time of the event.
Waveform: Waveform recorded for all C/B closing and opening operation.
FIGURE 43 FILES RECORDED WITH AN EVENT
Please refer to the next sections below to access each of these recorded files.

ACCESSING CONFIGURATION FILE ASSOCIATED TO AN EVENT

To display the active configuration for an event:
1) Click on the pictogram (step 1 Figure 44)
2) Click on the downloaded event file name (step 2 Figure 44)
The Vizimax Commissioning Tool (VCT) will open and the application configuration file will be
available.
FIGURE 44 ACCESS TO CONFIGURATION FILE ASSOCIATED TO AN EVENT
For more details, please refer to the SynchroTeq Plus Configuration help site.

ACCESSING DETAILS FILE ASSOCIATED TO AN EVENT

To display detailed SynchroTeq Plus status at the time of an event occurred:
1. From the Events log, click the Details column pictogram: .
2. The SynchroTeq interface opens a new web page showing the Unit Status at the occurrence of
the event.
FIGURE 45 EVENT DETAILS WEB PAGE
Unit Status: This page shows the system status at the occurrence of the event, providing
similar information as the web dashboard (refer to page 45).
Alarms: This page provides alarms status at the occurrence of the event, providing similar
information as the web alarms page (refer to page 53).
Calculated values opening: This page provides similar information as the details web page
(refer to page 66).
Calculated values closing: This page provides similar information as the details web page
(refer to page 68)

Measured values: This page provides information on the C/B timing measurement done
each time the circuit breaker is operated. This page is only provided if the event is a result
of a C/B operation (refer to page 81).
Measured RFC values: This page is applicable for power transformer applications only and
it provides information on the residual flux magnitude resulting from transformer de-
energization (refer to page 83).
Measured Values: C/B timing measurement

This page provides information about the C/B timing measurement done each time the circuit
breaker is operated. These measured and calculated values are used for the adaptive control
algorithm.
This page is only provided if the event is a result of a C/B operation (Figure 46). The presentation of
the page varies according to the C/B operation type (opening or closing).
FIGURE 46 EVENT DETAILS: MEASURED VALUES PAGE
Please refer to section ‘Adaptive Control detailed description’ in the configuration help site for more
details on the adaptive parameters and calculations.
Table 19 provides details on the Measured Values page parameters.

TABLE 19 C/B TIMING MEASUREMENTS
Measured Description
values
TRef Delay from the SynchroTeq detection of a command at the Open/Close digital input up to the
voltage/current zero crossing edge of the synchronization signal.
TFin 3 Phase operation duration from command to completion (including SynchroTeq C/B coils
output command completion).
TPh A/B/C Synchronization delay from zero crossing (I or V) to C/B coil command.
This is an electrical measurement and should be approximately equal to either the Tx values
(for closing) or the Ty values (for opening).
Tom A/B/C Mechanical operating time: The measured delay from the beginning of the C/B coil command
up to the 52a C/B position contact change.
TM A/B/C Corrected mechanical of C/B operating time.
Calculated TM = Tom x ContactTimingslope + ContactTimingOffset
Toe A/B/C Electrical operating time (from current detection): The measured delay from the beginning of
the C/B coil command up to the moment the current is interrupted (opening) or detected
(closing).
Tmeas A/B/C Circuit breaker measured operating time, based either on the mechanical or electrical
operating time: the Tmeas values are equal to either the TM or the Toe depending on the
measurement mode that has been selected (Timing measurement using 52a or not).
Tmf3 or Tmo3 Predicted circuit breaker closing time or opening time calculated by SynchroTeq at the
A/B/C moment of C/B operation. The predicted operating time is always compared to the measured
operating time in order to determine if the C/B is operating properly (see Ratio).
Ratio A/B/C Measured/Predicted operating time comparison: A ratio value equal to :
• = 1.000 indicates that the C/B has operated exactly like expected,
• > 1.000 indicates that the C/B was slower than expected,
• <1.000 indicates that the C/B was faster than expected,
Opening operation: Ratio A/B/C = Tmeas A/B/C / Tmo3 A/B/C;
Closing operation: Ratio A/B/C = Tmeas A/B/C / Tmf3 A/B/C.
Kadp A/B/C Adaptive control correction factor, BEFORE the operation and based on the past history of the
(prior) circuit breaker.
AdapFact Kac Adaptive control feedback correction factor (value between 0 and1).
This parameter indicates the programmed amount of correction applicable to the next C/B
operating time calculation. The higher is the value, the larger will be the predicted operating
time correction when the C/B will be operated again.
Kadp A/B/C Adaptive control correction factor, AFTER the operation and applicable to the next C/B
(next) operation.
I2t CB Electrical wear computed values for each phase, for this switching operation.
A/B/C (Values are set to 0 when i2t monitoring is disabled)

Measured RFC values

This page is only applicable to “Power Transformer De-energized” event type (Figure 47).
It shows the measured residual flux (in PU) in the power transformer core resulting from its de-
energization. It should be noted that the transformer de-energization is not necessarily related to the
C/B opening since it also occurs if there is a loss of voltage on the upstream side of the C/B
(unswitched side). For “Power Transformer Energized” event type, the residual flux is always equal to
0.
FIGURE 47 MEASURED RFC VALUES PAGE

ACCESSING RECORDED WAVEFORMS ASSOCIATED TO AN EVENT

An AC measurement waveform is automatically recorded in the following situations:
SynchroTeq Plus detects an OPEN or CLOSE event

SynchroTeq Plus detects an energized or de-energized transformer event
User presses the snapshot icon: on the Web interface.
Waveforms are used to ease the system problems identification and should be analyzed each time
there is an operation limit alarm associated with a C/B operation (alarm root cause). Every waveform
includes the load current, the source voltage and the digital I/O signals connected to the
C/B.Waveforms recorded from the de-energization of a power transformer (RFC type) also include
the residual flux calculations.
Each waveform recording has 1250 ms duration (configurable) and can be opened with the Vizimax
Event Analyzer.
To display a recorded waveform associated with an event (Figure 48):
1. Click on the Waveform pictogram associated with the selected event (step 1).
2. Click on the downloaded waveform file name (step 2)
The Vizimax Event Analyzer opens and displays the recorded waveform.
FIGURE 48 ACCESS A WAVEFORM ASSOCIATED TO AN EVENT
Please refer to ‘Accessing Vizimax Event ’ for more details.

SNAPSHOT LOG
A Snapshot is a record of a waveform including the AC load power signals and the C/B digital signals
triggered by the user to analyse the status of the system in a pre-determined situation. Each
snapshot recording has a duration of 1250 ms (configurable).
SNAPSHOT RECORDING
To record a snapshot:
Using the Snapshot pictogram from the web interface (Figure 49)
The log can be access by selecting the SNAPSHOT menu on the top menu navigation bar of the main
web interface (Figure 49).
FIGURE 49 SNAPSHOT LOG
ACCESSING RECORDED SNAPSHOT
Accessing snapshot information is similar to accessing Event log. Please refer to ‘Events log’ page 70
for more details.

SYSTEM PAGE
The System page is used to manage the SynchroTeq hardware and firmware. To access the system
page:
1. Log in to SynchroTeq web interface
2. On the top menu, click on the System tab. The System page appears (Figure 50).
FIGURE 50 SYSTEM PAGE
This System page has 3 panels:
Target file management, used to upload configuration files (application or system) and
custom certificate from your computer to the SynchroTeq unit
System status, displays the SynchroTeq Hardware and firmware configuration
Message List, to select to display the system status or the Audit Journal.

UPLOADING A CONFIGURATION FILE TO SYNCHROTEQ
The Target file management pane allows the upload of a System or an Application Configuration file,
or a custom digital certificate stored in your computer to the SynchroTeq unit.
To upload custom certificate, please refer to section ‘Uploading custom certificate by the web
interface’, page 136.
For the configuration files, the upload procedure is as follows (Figure 51):
1- Build the Application or System configuration file using the Vizimax Commissioning Tool (VCT)
and store it on a local drive of the computer to be used for the upload (local hard drive or
memory USB key).
2- Set the unit Out of Service using the pushbutton located on the front panel or using the VCT in
“Connected mode”.
3- Select the type of the Configuration File to be uploaded: System or application or Alternate
application (step a) in Figure 51.
4- Click the Select a file... button (step b) in Figure 51 and a file selection window appears. Select
the appropriate *.stpcfg configuration file and press Open.
5- Click the UPLOAD button to start the file upload (step c). This will take few seconds depending
on the network communication performance.
6- Verify the Upload result (step d). The upload is successful if there is no error. Any warning or
error will display the warning or error message.
FIGURE 51 CONFIGURATION FILE UPLOAD FROM THE WEB INTERFACE

VIEWING THE SYSTEM STATUS
The system hardware and firmware configurations are displayed in the System Status pane (Figure
52). This provides information about:
Firmware Version: The SynchroTeq firmware version.
Model number: VIZIMAX model number
System Smart Code: The ordering code for your SynchroTeq Plus product.
Enclosure mechanical revision (Case Revision)
Enclosure Assembly type (Case Assembly)
For each board installed in the SynchroTeq Plus the following information is provided:
Board Type.
Board Serial number.
Board Revision.
Board Assembly number.
Boot Version of the CPU on the board.
FIGURE 52 SYSTEM STATUS PANEL

CHAPTER 4 OPERATE SYNCHROTEQ FROM THE VIZIMAX

COMMISSIONING TOOL (VCT)
System requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 90
Installing the VIZIMAX Tool Suite ....................................................................................................................... 90
VCT user credentials ........................................................................................................................................... 91
Starting VIZIMAX Commissioning tool ............................................................................................................... 92
MANAGING SYSTEM DATA ............................................................................................................................................. 93
Working ‘Online’ and download......................................................................................................................... 93
Accessing by SynchroTeq web interface ................................................................................................................................ 93
Accessing by Vizimax Commissioning Tool (VCT) .................................................................................................................. 94
Accessing by the ‘Vizimax Unified Communication Services’ software ............................................................................... 95
Working ‘offline’ with the downloaded files ...................................................................................................... 96
Opening the configuration file (*.stpcfg) ............................................................................................................................... 96
Opening the waveform file (*.stpevt) .................................................................................................................................... 97
Expanding waveform file......................................................................................................................................................... 98
Opening details html file (*.xml) ............................................................................................................................................ 99

The Vizimax Commissioning tool is a component of the Vizimax Tool Suite, which is available for
download from the Vizimax web site at www.vizimax.com.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The VIZIMAX Tool Suite can be installed on any computer with the following specifications:
Specification Required value

Computer type Pentium IV or higher
RAM 1 GB or more
Minimum screen resolution 1024 X 768
Ports Ethernet and USB

Operating system Windows 7 with SP 1 or more.
The installation also requires Windows Installer (WI), Net Framework. If these prerequisites are missing,
the installation wizard will install them.
INSTALLING THE VIZIMAX TOOL SUITE
Installation of the Vizimax Tool Suite may require administrator login. Please contact your IT
administrator if necessary.
To install the VIZIMAX Tool Suite:
1. Copy the VIZIMAX Tool Suite Setup.exe installation file to a temporary directory.
2. Execute the VIZIMAX Tool Suite Setup.exe file.

3. If some MS Windows prerequisites essential for the operation of the VIZIMAX Tool Suite
are not already installed on your computer, the Prerequisites Wizard starts for their
installation.
4. Answer to all requested information to proceed and complete VCT installation.
5. Once installation is completed, the VCT shortcut logo can be pin in your program task

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VCT USER CREDENTIALS
User groups, user names and default passwords are the same as defined in the web interface
section (page 40).
The following table lists the functions that the various users can perform once logged on the
SynchroTeq through the VCT.
TABLE 20 DEFAULT USER PERMISSIONS (FROM VCT)
Administrator Maintenance Operation Viewer

View data X X X X
View configuration settings X X X X
Execute commands* X X X
Edit and Upload
Configuration file X X
Export data file X X X X
* Available commands from the VCT may vary depending on user login

STARTING VIZIMAX COMMISSIONING TOOL
Open VIZIMAX Commissioning Tool from the Windows task bar by clicking on the VCT logo
Or by using the Start menu>All Programs > VIZIMAX Tool Suite > Commissioning Tool.
The Vizimax Commissioning Tool home page appears.
FIGURE 53 VCT HOME PAGE
Please refer to the VCT Online Help site to discover and learn about VCT commands and
functions.
The VIZIMAX help site is supplied locally when installing your VCT, but it can also be accessed
on the web with the following link: https://help.vizimax.com

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MANAGING SYSTEM DATA
SynchroTeq Plus can store up to 2000 events, snapshots or alarms including associated details
and waveforms files, in its internal memory.
These data can be accessed ‘on line’ once connected to the unit, or ‘off line’ after having
downloaded the files on a local server or workstation.
WORKING ‘ONLINE’ AND DOWNLOAD
‘On line’ data access can be done through several tools:
ACCESSING BY SYNCHROTEQ WEB INTERFACE

Once connected to the unit by the web interface, the following files can be displayed and
downloaded.
Display and download of the application configuration file (*.stpcfg format) at the
moment of an event, snapshot or alarm.
Display of the ‘details’ file (*.html format) at the moment of an event, snapshot or
alarm. This file cannot be directly downloaded from the web interface.
Display and download of the waveform file (*.stpevt format, compatible
COMTRADE) at the moment of an event, snapshot or alarm.
The compressed file (*.stpevt) includes the COMTRADE format files, the configuration file
(*.stpcfg) and the ‘details’ file (*.html). Please refer to page 97 for more details.
Depending of the web browser, files are either downloaded in the ‘download’ folder or in
another folder of your choice.
By default, downloaded file name are with the following format:
00000000258_20160118_120202_close.extension
00000000258 = Event number
20160118 = Date of Event (2016, January 18 th)
120202 = Hour of Event (12h 02m 02s)
close = Type of Event

ACCESSING BY VIZIMAX COMMISSIONING TOOL (VCT)

Once connected to the unit by the VCT, the following files can be displayed and downloaded.
Display and download of the ‘details’ file (*.html format) at the moment of an event,
snapshot or alarm.
Display and download of the waveform file (*.stpevt format, compatible
COMTRADE) at the moment of an event, snapshot or alarm.
In the Event Journal, select an event and press the ‘Archive’ button to download this event in
the default folder:
C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Vizimax\Common Data\xxxx-xxxxx-x.
where xxxx-xxxxx-x is the SynchroTeq serial number:

00000000258_20160118_120202_close.extension
120202 = Hour of Event (12h 02m 02s)

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ACCESSING BY THE ‘VIZIMAX UNIFIED COMMUNICATION SERVICES’ SOFTWARE

This optional communication tool (RWS055000) allows remote connection to SynchroTeq units.
Once connected to the unit, the following files can be displayed.
Display of the ‘details’ file (*.html format) at the moment of an event, snapshot or
alarm.
Display of the waveform file (*.stpevt format, compatible COMTRADE) at the
moment of an event, snapshot or alarm.
The application configuration file (*.stpcfg format) at the moment of an event, snapshot or
alarm cannot be directly displayed from the ‘Vizimax Unified Communication Services’
software.
Once connected to a unit, the ‘Vizimax Unified Communication Services’ software automatically
downloads all the event files (including associated files) in the default folder:
C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Vizimax\Unified Communication Services Data\xxxx-xxxxx-x.
where xxxx-xxxxx-x is the SynchroTeq serial number:

00000000258_20160118_120202_close.extension
120202 = Hour of Event (12h 02m 02s)

WORKING ‘OFFLINE’ WITH THE DOWNLOADED FILES
Once the files have been downloaded on your server or workstation (Figure 54), display and
analysis can be done with the following tools:
FIGURE 54 DOWNLOADED FILES IN THE DEFAULT FOLDER
OPENING THE CONFIGURATION FILE (*.STPCFG )

By double clicking of the *.stpcfg file, the VCT opens and displays the application configuration
file.
Access to configuration file can also be done using the icon available in the ‘Vizimax Event
Analyzer’ (refer to Figure 55).

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OPENING THE WAVEFORM FILE (*.STPEVT)

By double clicking of the *.stpevt file, the ‘Vizimax Event Analyzer’ opens and displays the
waveform file.
FIGURE 55 OPENING WAVEFORM FILE
SynchroTeq waveforms are compressed files that include:
The waveform data and definition as required by the industry standard COMTRADE
format.
The detailed status of the event as displayed on the web interface.
The SynchroTeq Plus application configuration at the moment of the event.
The C/B operation data superimposed on the event analyzer display.
Refer to page 101 for more details on how to operate the Vizimax Event Analyzer.

EXPANDING WAVEFORM FILE

The *.stpevt file is a compressed file that contains several data files (*.cfg, *.dat, *.inf, *.stpcfg
and *.xml). By expanding the *.stpevt file, each of the individual data file can be accessed as
shown on Figure 56.
FIGURE 56 “STPEVT” FILE EXPANDED
The five files are described below:

File.cfg and file.dat: COMTRADE configuration file and data file. If, for any reason, you prefer
not to use the Vizimax Event Analyzer, you can use these two files with any off-the-shelf
COMTRADE Viewer application program to view the signal waveforms. The only drawback to
this is that you won’t be able to use the Vizimax Event Analyzer features.
File.inf: Supplementary information related to the operating time measurements (Vizimax
proprietary format for use with the Vizimax Event Analyzer).
File.stpcfg: Active SynchroTeq application configuration files at the event occurrence. This file
can be opened using the VCT.
File.xml: Detailed event status in XML file. This file can be used to view detailed system status
at the moment the event occurs.

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OPENING DETAILS HTML FILE (*.XML)

To open the *.xml (web base format) file, it is necessary to copy the formatting and style page
files (*.xsl files) in the same folder as the *.xml file.
These *.xsl files (one for each html page) are available in the following folder:
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Vizimax\Common Data\Stylesheets\en.
FIGURE 57 OPENING HTML PAGES
Then, by double click on the *.xml file, the ‘Event details’ html pages open exactly as in the web
interface.
Note: If it does not work, click right on the .xml file and select open with any XML editor.

CHAPTER 5 OPERATE VIZIMAX EVENT ANALYZER
ACCESSING VIZIMAX EVENT ANALYZER ........................................................................................................................... 101

Installing Vizimax Event Analyzer..................................................................................................................... 101
Opening a waveform with Vizimax Event Analyzer .......................................................................................... 101
FUNCTIONS OFFERED BY VIZIMAX EVENT ANALYZER .......................................................................................................... 102
Select signals to be displayed ........................................................................................................................... 103
Analog signals......................................................................................................................................................................... 104
Digital signals.......................................................................................................................................................................... 105
Set the analog waveform display color ............................................................................................................ 107
Zoom and scroll the analog waveforms ........................................................................................................... 108
Quick access to phases ..................................................................................................................................... 109
Measuring waveforms amplitude and timing .................................................................................................. 110
Use time bars, alarm thresholds and limits to analyze a waveform ................................................................ 111
Time Bars.......................................................................................................................................................... 112
Synchronization delay ........................................................................................................................................................... 112
Predicted operating time ...................................................................................................................................................... 112
Mechanical operating time ................................................................................................................................................... 112
Corrected mechanical operating time.................................................................................................................................. 113
Electrical operating time ....................................................................................................................................................... 113
Network reference................................................................................................................................................................. 113
Target angle............................................................................................................................................................................ 113
Prestrike delay ....................................................................................................................................................................... 113
Arcing time ............................................................................................................................................................................. 113
Interpreting time bars and limits for CLOSING operations ............................................................................... 114
Interpreting time bars and limits for OPENING operations .............................................................................. 117
Display the time bars as a table ....................................................................................................................... 119
VIEW THE CONFIGURATION FILE ASSOCIATED WITH THE WAVEFORM ..................................................................................... 121
PRINT A WAVEFORM ................................................................................................................................................... 121
VIEW WAVEFORMS’ RAW DATA AND XLS EXPORT ............................................................................................................. 121
EXPORT GRAPHICS OR DATA ......................................................................................................................................... 122
SAVE A WAVEFORM FILE .............................................................................................................................................. 122

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ACCESSING VIZIMAX EVENT ANALYZER
The Vizimax Event Analyzer is a component of the Vizimax Tool Suite.
This is a powerful analysis tool that displays analog and digital signals as well as providing
additional information on the C/B configuration.
INSTALLING V IZIMAX EVENT ANALYZER
The Vizimax Event Analyzer is automatically installed when installing the Vizimax
Commissioning Tool (VCT). Refer to page 90 for more details.
OPENING A WAVEFORM WITH VIZIMAX EVENT ANALYZER
A waveform file with the extension *.stpevt can be directly opens and displays in the Vizimax
Event Analyzer by double clicking on the *.stpevt file.
It is also possible to use the Windows task bar: click Start>Programs>Vizimax Tool
Suite>Vizimax Event Analyzer. The Event Analyzer application opens. Then using the windows
menu, click File>Open and browse to select the *.stpevt file.

FUNCTIONS OFFERED BY VIZIMAX EVENT ANALYZER
The Vizimax Event Analyzer main window is divided into five sections:
FIGURE 58 EVENT ANALYZER MAIN WINDOW
The menu bar provides access to sub-menu generic functions.

The Tool function bar provides direct access to different tool functions.
The Signals display control is used to select and control signals to be displayed.
The Waveform display area is used to view and analyze selected signals.
The Amplitude and time measurement area which displays the measured values at
the red cursor position (signals amplitude and time difference vs the green cursor).
Note on graphic precision and resolution: SynchroTeq Plus uses dedicated electronic circuits to
acquire voltage, current and digital curves. The sampling rate is 167 samples/cycle for the
SynchroTeq Plus product. Data is always interpolated on the curves to have smooth display and
this could introduce slight delays that you may notice when comparing the curves with the
measured and calculated data or the time bars. The curves should be used to view general
operation results but must not be used to make precise measurements. When precise
measurements are required, please use the table time bar (refer to “Display the time bars as a
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SELECT SIGNALS TO BE DISPLAYED
The ‘channel display control’ box located on the left top side of the screen (Figure 59) allows to
select the signals (analog and digital) to be displayed.
In the following sections, please note that analog and digital channels displayed may differ depending on
the application and on the system configuration.
FIGURE 59 CHANNELS DISPLAY CONTROL BOX
It should be noted that phase labels are programmable (using the Vizimax Commissioning Tool
(VCT)). Phase designation “A, B, C” is the default label but it can be configured to “R, Y, B”, “0, 4,
8” etc.
To select all analog and digital channels for display, select Channels All and to clear the display
select Channels None.
Click on the Analogs button to hide/unhide the selected analog signals and Digitals to
hide/unhide the selected digital signals.
Each signal can be individually selected, but right-clicking in the ‘channel display control area’
(as shown on Figure 59) allows to select/unselect all the signals associated with each phase:
Show Phase X channels only: Displays only the signals from this phase. The two (2)
other phases signals are hidden.
Hide Phase X channels: Hide the signals of this phase. The other phase signals are
still displayed if they were previously visible.

ANALOG SIGNALS
IA, IB, IC are the phase A, B or C load current measurements (measured on either
side of the C/B).
VS (or VSA, VSB, VSC) are the phase A, B or C source voltage measurements
measured on the unswitched side of the circuit breaker (source on the upstream
side of the C/B).
VLA, VLB, VLC are the phase A, B or C load voltage measurements measured on the
downstream side of the C/B (switched side).
FA, FB, FC are phase A, B or C calculated residual flux values. They are only available
for Power Transformer de-energized RFC type events in power transformer
applications.

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DIGITAL SIGNALS
Open Out A, Open Out B, Open Out C: SynchroTeq output commands to the C/B
OPEN coils of phases A, B and C.
Close Out A, Close Out B, Close Out C: SynchroTeq output commands to the C/B
CLOSE coils of phases A, B and C.
52a A, 52a B, 52a C: SynchroTeq inputs of C/B 52a position contacts of phase A, B
and C. The 52a contact mirrors the position of the C/B main contact (52a is ON when
the C/B is closed).
Open, Close: SynchroTeq OPEN and CLOSE digital input commands. When both
OPEN and CLOSE signals are activated at the same time, means the command is
received from a communication link or the front or rear SynchroTeq panel.
ZX VS: Zero crossing of the source voltage from phase A (unswitched side of the C/B,
VSA), which is the synchronization reference of the system.
ZX IA: Zero crossing of the current from phase A (IA), which can be used as a
synchronization source for C/B OPEN commands in shunt reactor and capacitor bank
applications.
ZX VA: Zero crossing of the voltage from phase A (unswitched side of the C/B, VSA),
which is the synchronization reference of the system (when VS is not used).
Note: Sync and Cmd signals are reserved for Vizimax internal use.

To highlight a digital trace, click on the corresponding signal name in the channel display control
box (Figure 60).
FIGURE 60 HIGHLIGHTING A DIGITAL TRACE
As shown in Figure 61, the rising edge of the ZX VS, ZX VA or ZX IA zero crossing signals
corresponds to the falling edge of the source synchronization waveform. The SynchroTeq Plus
operates faster when the synchronization source on the falling edge is selected.
FIGURE 61 SYNCHRONIZATION ON ‘ZERO CROSSING’ FALLING EDGE

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SET THE ANALOG WAVEFORM DISPLAY COLOR
To set the display properties of an analog waveform (line style, width and color), right-click the
corresponding analog signal name in the ‘channel display control’ area.
The Event Analyzer remembers the selection settings and applies them for subsequent files.
FIGURE 62 SETTING WAVEFORM DISPLAY PROPERTIES

ZOOM AND SCROLL THE ANALOG WAVEFORMS
When opening a waveform file, the phase A analog waveform is automatically displayed using a
+-2PU vertical scale and full recording time on the horizontal scale.
Note: The digital traces cannot be zoomed vertically.
To zoom the analog channels:
Click the ‘Zoom-in’ icon to zoom the waveform by 20% (time and amplitude).
Or drag (left click and hold) the desired zone to zoom from its upper left corner to
the lower right corner (as shown on Figure 63).
FIGURE 63 ZOOM IN A ZONE
Click the ‘Zoom Reset’ icon to restore the default view settings.
Click the ‘Zoom Out’ icon to zoom out by 20%.
Or drag (left click and hold) anywhere in the desired zone from bottom right to left
up to zoom out (as shown on Figure 64).
FIGURE 64 ZOOM OUT A ZONE

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To pan a zoomed window:
Click ‘Scroll left’ icon to pan the waveform earlier in time.

Click ‘Scroll right’ icon to pan the waveform later in time.
To pan the waveforms both horizontally and vertically, right click and move the waveforms ().
FIGURE 65 PAN HORIZONTALLY AND VERTICALLY
QUICK ACCESS TO PHASES
On the tool bar, select one of the following icons:
FIGURE 66 QUICK ACCESS TO PHASES
Quick zoom access to the waveform’s zone of interest where the C/B operation
occurred.
Displays only the analog waveforms, time bars and target zone associated to the phase
indicated on the left of the icon.
When switching the display from phase A, B or C using this icon , the zoom stays on the
same level as the previous one to allow quick comparison of the phases.

MEASURING WAVEFORMS AMPLITUDE AND TIMING
The Event Analyzer provides two vertical cursors to measure amplitude (red ‘value cursor’) and
timing information (green ‘timing reference cursor’) on the displayed waveforms.
Use the red and green cursors icons in the toolbar to hide / unhide and position the
cursors in the center of the display area (Figure 67). A unique vertical blue line appears when
the 2 cursors are superimposed. Each cursor can be move by dragging them in the display area.
The amplitude and time measurement area (bottom left area of the event Analyzer) indicates
the value of the displayed analog waveforms corresponding to the red cursor position and the
timing difference between the 2 cursors.
Time (ms): Relative time of the red cursor position from the beginning of the record.
Sample: Analog sample number in the buffer corresponding to the position of the
red cursor (0 = beginning of the record, nnnn = end of the record: see note)
Green Cursor Time Diff: Time difference between the red and green cursors.
The number of samples depends of the event recording time (default is 1250ms) and of the nominal
frequency as the sampling rate is 167 samples / cycle.
Amplitude measured values of the selected analog waveforms at the red value cursor position:
PU: Per units.

Eng: Instantaneous engineering values at the primary side of the measuring
equipment (A or kA, kV).
FIGURE 67 CURSORS CONTROL

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USE TIME BARS, ALARM THRESHOLDS AND LIMITS TO ANALYZE A WAVEFORM
A unique feature of the Vizimax Event Analyzer compared to the other COMTRADE file viewers
is its ability to superimpose the C/B timing information on the display (see Figure 68).
The time bars icon associated with each phase provide information on the C/B
operating time. These values are computed or measured by SynchroTeq unit.
The targeted C/B operating zone associated with each phase is represented by
vertical green dashed lines (limits of targeted operating zone) and red dashed lines
(severe alarm zone limits).
The threshold limits icon displays the current detection threshold (detection)
and the inrush current threshold limits (normal and degraded), represented the
horizontal dashed lines. These limits are defined in the configuration file and are the
same for all phases.
Figure 68 Illustrates the C/B timing information superimposed on the waveforms.
FIGURE 68 C/B TIMING INFORMATION SUPERIMPOSED ON THE WAVEFORMS

TIME BARS
The time bars provide information about the operation (expected and measured) of the C/B.
FIGURE 69 EXAMPLE OF TIME BARS
Depending on the type of C/B operation, the following time bars are displayed:
SYNCHRONIZATION DELAY
When a close command is received, SynchroTeq Plus imposes a small delay, based on the Phase
A synchronization signal before issuing commands to the C/B coils. This delay allows to
synchronize the mechanical operation of the C/B so that electrical current flow/interruption
occurs at the expected target point on the wave, depending of the type of load.
PREDICTED OPERATING TIME

SynchroTeq Plus calculates the C/B predicted mechanical operating time, which is, the instant
that the main contacts open (Tmo3) or close (Tmf3). The predicted C/B operating time is based
on the following information:
Sensor measurements (ambient temperature and so on);

C/B coils dc operating voltage;
C/B idle time (since last operation);
C/B past operation history (adaptive control);
C/B manufacturer performance data over ambient temperature, coils dc operating
voltage, and so on.
MECHANICAL OPERATING TIME

The mechanical operating time is the elapsed time from the coil command up to the detection
of the 52a contact change (Tom), which reflects the status of the C/B main contacts. For most
of the C/Bs, there is a delay between the 52a contact and the main C/B chamber status that
must be corrected using the Adaptive control parameters. For more information, please refer to
Configuration help site.

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CORRECTED MECHANICAL OPERATING TIME

This is the elapsed time from the coil command up to the completion of the main contacts
operation (TM). It is calculated using the corrected value of the 52a contact change based on
the adaptive control parameters. They compensate for the delay between the 52a contact and
the main C/B chamber status. For more information, please refer to Configuration help site.
ELECTRICAL OPERATING TIME

The elapsed time from the coil command up to the onset or disappearance of the current (Toe).
The current flow is detected using the current detection threshold.
NETWORK REFERENCE
This is the phase A zero crossing reference signal from which the target angle is established.
The ‘start’ of the reference signal can be defined on the rising or falling edge of the Phase A
voltage or current (OPEN only). As said earlier in this manual, The SynchroTeq Plus operates
faster when the synchronization source on the falling edge is selected.
TARGET ANGLE
This is the electrical target point on the waveform for opening or closing. The target point is
always relative to Phase A. For example, a target angle of 120° on phase B corresponds to the
zero crossing of phase B (120° after phase A).
PRESTRIKE DELAY
Time of arc conduction occurs before the complete mechanical closure of the C/B (main
contacts connect). The prestrike arcing is related to the rate of decrease of dielectric strength
(RDDS), the operating voltage and frequency.
ARCING TIME
Time of arc conduction occurs when the C/B contacts separate. The arcing is related to the rate
of increase of dielectric strength (RDDS) of the C/B, the operating voltage and frequency.

INTERPRETING TIME BARS AND LIMITS FOR CLOSING OPERATIONS
Figure 70 illustrates the time bars and limits for a C/B CLOSING operation.
Step 1: the C/B main contacts are fully separated (maximum distance), offering the maximum
dielectric strength between the contacts.
Step 2: A CLOSE command is executed, the C/B coils are activated, and the mobile contact
starts moving toward the C/B fixed contact.
Step 3: When the C/B contacts are close to each other, the C/B will start conducting before the
contacts are engaged mechanically: this is the prestrike and the current is arcing. The prestrike
occurs when the voltage across the C/B contacts is higher than the dielectric strength (RDDS) of
the C/B. Generally, the prestrike duration is very low or non-existent when the electrical target
point is close to zero crossing and highest when closing the C/B at peak voltage (shunt
inductors).
Step 4: The arc is extinguished when mechanical closure of the contacts occurs and the current
flows by metallic conduction.
FIGURE 70 CLOSING OPERATION LIMITS

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For each C/B closing operation, SynchroTeq Plus monitors if the C/B operates as expected and
can generate an alarm signal if necessary.
The operation limits can be centered either:
On the electrical target angle (angle at which conduction starts) for applications
where current starts immediately (capacitor bank, shunt reactors and transmission
lines)
Or on the predicted operating time (where the main contacts are supposed to
mate). This is used for power transformers applications where no current should
starts flowing upon complete C/B closing.
Two operation limits are set, defining 3 zones:
The expected operating zone (Green arrow): defined inside the vertical green
dashed lines. The C/B closing operation should occur in this zone.
The Minor alarm zone (Yellow arrows): when the closing occurs outside the vertical
green dashed lines but inside the severe alarm zone (vertical red dashed lines). An
operation limit alarm is triggered only when several successive operations occur in
this zone (refer to the configuration parameter ‘Overflow.Minor.Consecutive’).
The Severe alarm zone (Red arrows): when the closing occurs outside the severe
zone (vertical red dashed lines). An operation limit alarm is triggered at the first
occurrence in this zone.
To monitor the closing moment of the C/B, SynchroTeq Plus can be configured to use one of
these methods:
1. Current flow detection: the current amplitude exceeds current detection threshold
(electrical operating time bar). This method is used for capacitor bank, shunt reactors
and transmission line applications since current flows almost immediately. In this case,
the target zone is centered on the electrical target angle. In Figure 70, a small error is
induced by the current detection threshold: the current starts flowing almost in the
center of the target zone (vertical green dashed lines), but its amplitude crosses the
current detection threshold later at the vertical red cursor.
2. 52a contacts change: the 52a contact closes when the C/B main contacts are touching
each other (“mechanical operating time” bar). Since there is a small delay between the
52a contact change and the main C/B closure, the “Corrected mechanical operating
time” bar is used as the reference. When this detection method is used, the target zone
is centered on the predicted operating time rather than on the target angle (see Figure
71).

FIGURE 71 CLOSE OPERATION MONITORING USING THE MECHANICAL CLOSING TARGET

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INTERPRETING TIME BARS AND LIMITS FOR OPENING OPERATIONS
Figure 72 illustrates the time bars and limits for a C/B OPENING operation.
Step 1: the C/B main contacts are fully engaged, establishing metallic current conduction.
Step 2: an OPEN command is received, the C/B coils are activated after the synchronization
delay, and the mobile contacts start to separate. When there is a contact separation the
current will continue flowing by arcing, since in most of the cases, the dielectric strength (RDDS)
of the C/B will not be sufficient to interrupt the arcing. Note that when the current is extremely
low (for example, the magnetization current of a power transformer), the current can be
interrupted at the moment of contact separation. In the other cases, SynchroTeq is used to
control the arcing time of the C/B, minimizing the energy dissipated in the C/B.
Step 3: The current will continue flowing in the C/B by arcing until it is extinguished by the zero
crossing of the current.
Step 4: At the time of zero crossing of the current, if the contacts are mechanically separated
enough, the dielectric strength (RDDS) of the C/B will be sufficient to maintain current
interruption. Therefore, there will be no current after the target point.
FIGURE 72 OPENING OPERATION LIMITS

At the time of zero crossing of the current, if the C/B dielectric strength (RDDS) is not sufficient
to avoid re-strike or re-ignition, the current will flow in the C/B for another half cycle inducing a
very high energy dissipation in the C/B (Figure 73).
FIGURE 73 C/B RE IGNITION
To monitor the opening moment of the C/B, SynchroTeq Plus can be configured to use one of
these methods:
1. Current flow detection: the current amplitude is lower than the current detection
threshold (Electrical operating time bar). This is used for the operation limit alarm.
2. 52a contacts change: the 52a contact opens as the C/B main contacts are separating
(“mechanical operating time” bar). Therefore, there is a delay between the 52a contact
change and the main C/B OPEN state, and the “Corrected mechanical operating ti me”
bar is used as the reference. This adaptive control compensation is used to correct the
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DISPLAY THE TIME BARS AS A TABLE
To display time bars as a table for further analysis, select in the menu bar: View/Show
Measured & Calculated Values.
The information displayed varies according to the operation type.
Closing Opening Description Units
ValFreq Half cycle period. µs
Frequency = 1/Period,
e.g.: for a half cycle of 8333, the frequency is 1/(8333 µs*2)=60.0Hz
Tf To Network reference is the elapsed time between the Phase A signal’s zero ms
crossing for C/B command synchronization to the zero crossing for the
target angle.
The phase A reference signal is the voltage or the current (opening only).
TSync Start time of the Synchronization delay ms
TgtAng A/B/C Electrical target angle for load Energization or De-energization in °
reference to the phase A zero crossing (voltage or current depending of
configuration).
TxA/B/C TyA/B/C Synchronization delay from zero crossing of the reference signal to the ms
emission of commands to the C/B coils.
TomA/B/C Measured mechanical operating time from C/B 52a contacts (measured ms
delay between coil command and the mechanical operation of the C/B
52a contacts).
ToeA/B/C Measured electrical operating time from current detection; that is, the ms
time lapse from a coil command until detection of current
flow/interruption using the current detection threshold.
TomcA/B/C The corrected mechanical operating time is the elapsed time from the coil ms
(TM) command up to the operation of the main contacts. It is calculated using
the corrected value of the 52a contact change based on the Adaptive
control parameters. They compensate for the delay between the 52a
contact and the main C/B chamber status.
(Refer to the Configuration help site)
Tmf3A/B/C Tmo3A/B/C Predicted mechanical operating time for phases A, B and C based on ms
commissioning information, operating conditions and C/B manufacturer
data.

FIGURE 74 MEASURED AND CALCULATED VALUES FOR A CLOSE OPERATION
FIGURE 75 MEASURED AND CALCULATED VALUES FOR AN OPEN OPERATION

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VIEW THE CONFIGURATION FILE ASSOCIATED WITH THE WAVEFORM
To view the application configuration file associated with a waveform, click on the configuration
icon on the toolbar. This will automatically start the Vizimax Commissioning Tool (VCT) (if
already installed on your computer).
FIGURE 76 ACCESS TO THE CONFIGURATION FILE ASSOCIATED WITH THE WAVEFORM
PRINT A WAVEFORM
To print a waveform, select File>Print from the menu or click the Print icon on the toolbar.
VIEW WAVEFORMS’ RAW DATA AND XLS EXPORT
To display the waveforms’ raw data, select File>Show samples. The first column gives the time
stamp (from 0 up to 3000ms) and then there is one column for each analog and digital signal.
To export the file in MS Excel format, select File>Save as (Figure 77).
FIGURE 77 EXPORT RAW DATA

EXPORT GRAPHICS OR DATA
Use the Export Dialog (Figure 78) to Preview, Copy, Save or Send (email) graphics or raw
samples (Data). The display area is available in standard image file formats: BMP, JPEG,
Metafile (EMF), PCX or PDF.
FIGURE 78 EXPORTING A WAVEFORM
SAVE A WAVEFORM FILE
When opening a waveform directly from the web interface, it is possible to locally save this
waveform (and all the associated files included in the *.stpevt file) by clicking File -> Save To....
This will save the file with the same name as opened in the last directory.
FIGURE 79 SAVE THE WAVEFORM FILE IN ANOTHER DIRECTORY WITH THE SAME NAME AS THE EVENT

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CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
SYNCHROTEQ PLUS USB PORT OPERATION ..................................................................................................................... 124

Accessing the console port ............................................................................................................................... 124
USB console port commands ............................................................................................................................ 125
Help: Console commands list ................................................................................................................................................ 126
Factory: Return settings to factory default .......................................................................................................................... 126
Resetsyscfg: Resetting the system configuration file.......................................................................................................... 126
Resetuserdb: Resetting the passwords to default values ................................................................................................... 127
Showipcfg: Viewing the Ethernet ports settings ................................................................................................................. 127
Setfrontip: Assigning a temporary IP address to port 1 ...................................................................................................... 127
Sysbackup: Backup the SynchroTeq system memory ......................................................................................................... 128
Sysrestore: Restore a SynchroTeq system ........................................................................................................................... 129
Fwupdate: Firmware update ................................................................................................................................................ 129
Loadcfg: Loading a configuration file from a memory card................................................................................................ 130
Savecfg: Saving a configuration file to a memory card. ...................................................................................................... 131
Loadcert: Loading a Custom Certificate file from a memory card. .................................................................................... 131
Removecerts: Remove all Certificates (and generate default certificate)......................................................................... 131
Reset: Resetting the system .................................................................................................................................................. 131
Hwinfo: Viewing the hardware and firmware info.............................................................................................................. 132
DIGITAL CERTIFICATE (SSL OR TLS CERTIFICATE) .............................................................................................................. 133
Uploading custom certificate using the USB console port command .............................................................. 134
Removing certificate and generating default certificate using the USB console port command ..................... 135
Uploading custom certificate by the web interface ......................................................................................... 136
FIRMWARE UPDATE .................................................................................................................................................... 137
Firmware update using the USB console port command ................................................................................. 137
Firmware update using the Vizimax Commissioning Tool (VCT) ‘on line’ ........................................................ 138
Firmware update from the SynchroTeq Plus front panel ................................................................................. 139
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................................... 140
SynchroTeq does not power ON or switched OFF ............................................................................................ 140
SynchroTeq Alarm indicator is turned ON ........................................................................................................ 140
SynchroTeq does not want to go ‘IN Service’ ................................................................................................... 141
SynchroTeq does not execute the Open and Close commands ........................................................................ 141
Impossible to access to SynchroTeq unit in remote mode................................................................................ 141
Computer network adapter settings compatibility test for MS Windows 7 ..................................................... 142
Ping command ....................................................................................................................................................................... 142
Change Adapter Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 144

SYNCHROTEQ PLUS USB PORT OPERATION
The SynchroTeq Plus includes a USB console port for the execution of basic maintenance
commands such as rebooting the system, and backing up or restoring configuration.
ACCESSING THE CONSOLE PORT
You will need a PC equipped with a terminal console such as Procomm Plus or PuTTY for this
operation.
To access the console port:
1. Install the Vizimax Tool Suite (Please refer to SynchroTeq Plus Configuration help site).
2. Connect the USB port on the front panel of the SynchroTeq Plus to a PC.
You will need an A-to-B USB 2.0 cable.
3. Configure the terminal console to establish the serial communication using the COM
corresponding to the USB port connected to the SynchroTeq Plus (Baud rate =115200,
Data bits =8, Stop bit =1, No parity and XON-XOFF).
TIP: To determine which COM port corresponds to the USB port, start the Windows
Hardware Device Manager and expand the Ports (COM & LPT) item. Then verify
the allocation of the “Vizimax USB Driver” port (COM5 in the example below).
4. Once connected, type one of the USB console port commands and press Enter to
execute it.
To execute all the USB console port commands, the SynchroTeq Plus unit must set ‘Out of Service’,
‘Unlocked’ and in ‘Local mode’

USB CONSOLE PORT COMMANDS
The USB commands for the console port are listed below.
TABLE 21 USB COMMAND FOR THE CONSOLE PORT
Command description
Help Show the available commands.
factory Return to factory default: erase the application and system configurations, the event
files and waveform captures. Return to default user credentials
resetsyscfg Reset system configuration to default parameters
resetuserdb Reset all user and passwords to default
showipcfg Show assigned IP address
sysbackup Complete system backup (except firmware) to SD card.
sysrestore Complete system restore (except firmware) from SD card.
fwupdate Update firmware using a SD card.
loadcfg Load an application or system configuration file into the SynchroTeq Plus from an SD
card
savecfg Save an application or system configuration file from the SynchroTeq Plus to an SD card.
loadcert Load custom security certificate file from SD card
removecerts Remove all certificates (generate default certificate)
setfrontip Temporarily set the front Ethernet port settings (IP address, subnet mask and default
gateway)
reset Reset the system
Hwinfo List hardware information
To execute all the USB console port commands, the SynchroTeq Plus unit must set ‘Out of Service’,
‘Unlocked’ and in ‘Local mode’

HELP: CONSOLE COMMANDS LIST

Once connected on the console port, you can type Enter at all times to verify the connection:
the console will prompt “>”. To view the command list, type help and Enter. The list of available
commands will be prompted (Figure 80).
FIGURE 80 HELP COMMAND
FACTORY: RETURN SETTINGS TO FACTORY DEFAULT

Use the factory command to:
erase the application and system configurations files and apply the default
configuration files,
erase the event files and waveform captures,
return the passwords to default user credentials.
Please take note that this command will default the Ethernet service port to its default IP
address (192.168.1.2).
RESETSYSCFG : RESETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION FILE

Use the resetsyscfg command to erase the system configurations file and apply the default
settings.
Please take note that this command will default the Ethernet service port to its default IP
address (192.168.1.2).

RESETUSERDB: RESETTING THE PASSWORDS TO DEFAULT VALUES

Due to security reasons, the user’s passwords cannot be recovered from the unit. Use the
resetuserdb command to return the passwords to default user credentials. Each user will then
need to enter its password using the Vizimax Commissioning Tool (VCT) online command.
SHOWIPCFG: VIEWING THE ETHERNET PORTS SETTINGS

The showipcfg command can be used to verify the Ethernet ports settings. It is recommended
to put a sticker on the unit to show the configured IP addresses.
FIGURE 81 SHOWIPCFG COMMAND
SETFRONTIP: ASSIGNING A TEMPORARY IP ADDRESS TO PORT 1

The setfrontip command is used to temporarily configure the Eth-1 Ethernet service port (IP
address, subnet mask and default gateway address). The settings are valid until the unit is
restarted, in which case the System configuration file settings will be used.
FIGURE 82 SETFRONTIP COMMAND

SYSBACKUP: BACKUP THE SYNCHROTEQ SYSTEM MEMORY

A memory backup, followed by a memory restore operation, can be used during servicing
operation to replace the SynchroTeq hardware with another unit without any loss of
information. A system backup saves the following data:
All the events in the “Events list,” including the corresponding configuration files for
each event, the detailed information and any waveforms.
All the snapshots.
The current status of the SynchroTeq (configuration files, preferences).
A system backup doesn’t save the current SynchroTeq firmware
To perform a system Backup:

1. Insert the SD card into the SynchroTeq SD slot in the front panel.
2. Connect your computer to the USB console port (see “Accessing the console port”).
3. Set the SynchroTeq Plus unit ‘Out of Service’, ‘Unlocked’ and in ‘Local mode’.
4. Type sysbackup and press Enter (Figure 83).
5. Enter the archive password and press Enter: the password will not be echoed.
6. Re-enter the archive password and press Enter: the password will not be echoed.
FIGURE 83 BACKING UP THE SYNCHROTEQ SYSTEM
7. Wait while the backup proceeds. The SynchroTeq LEDs on the front panel will shuffle
sequentially for a couple of seconds during the backup.
8. To ensure that the backup was successfully performed, verify that the SD card includes a
file with the extension *backup.sta (Figure 84).
FIGURE 84 SYNCHROTEQ BACKUP FILE

SYSRESTORE: RESTORE A SYNCHROTEQ SYSTEM

You may need to perform a restore operation after the replacement of a defective SynchroTeq
unit with a spare unit. During the Restore process, the following information is loaded into the
SynchroTeq memory:
“Events list”, including the corresponding configuration files for each event, the
detailed information and the waveforms (if any).
All the snapshots.
The SynchroTeq status (configuration files, preferences) at the moment the backup
was performed.
A system restore doesn’t restore the SynchroTeq firmware.
To perform a system Restore:

1. Copy the SynchroTeq backup file (*backup.sta) into a SD card and insert it into the
SynchroTeq SD slot on the front panel.
4. Type sysrestore and press Enter (Figure 84).
5. Enter the archive password and press Enter: the password will not be echoed.
6. Re-enter the archive password and press Enter: the password will not be echoed.
FIGURE 85 RESTORING THE SYNCHROTEQ SYSTEM
7. Wait about one minute while the restore proceeds. The SynchroTeq LEDs on the front
panel will shuffle sequentially for a couple of seconds during the restore.
FWUPDATE: FIRMWARE UPDATE

Please refer to the dedicated firmware update section page 137.

LOADCFG: LOADING A CONFIGURATION FILE FROM A MEMORY CARD .

Use the loadcfg command to load a System or an Application configuration file from a SD card
as follows:
1. Copy the configuration file (*.stpcfg) into a memory SD card and insert it into the
SynchroTeq SD slot on the front panel.
4. Type loadcfg and press Enter (Figure 86).
5. Select the application file to load: APP for the Application configuration file or SYS for
the System configuration file. Press Enter.
6. Enter the file name to be loaded without the extension and press Enter.
FIGURE 86 LOADING A CONFIGURATION FILE FROM THE SD CARD
7. The loading will take few seconds, after which “Completed” or “Error” will be prompted.

SAVECFG: SAVING A CONFIGURATION FILE TO A MEMORY CARD .

Use the savecfg command to save the SynchroTeq System or Application configuration file into
a memory SD card as follows:
1. Insert the SD card into the SynchroTeq SD slot in the front panel.
4. Type savecfg and press Enter (Figure 87).
5. Select the application file to save: APP for the Application configuration file or SYS for
the System configuration file. Press Enter.
6. Enter the file name to be loaded without the extension and press Enter.
FIGURE 87 LOADING A CONFIGURATION FILE FROM AN SD CARD
7. The configuration file saving will take few seconds, after which “Completed” or “Error”
will be prompted.
LOADCERT: LOADING A CUSTOM CERTIFICATE FILE FROM A MEMORY CARD .

Please refer to the dedicated digital certificate section page 134.
REMOVECERTS: REMOVE ALL CERTIFICATES (AND GENERATE DEFAULT CERTIFICATE ).

Please refer to the dedicated digital certificate section page 135.
RESET: RESETTING THE SYSTEM

Use the reset command to reboot the SynchroTeq system. This may be required if you are
experiencing access problem.
3. Type ‘reset’ and press Enter.

HWINFO: VIEWING THE HARDWARE AND FIRMWARE INFO

To view the firmware version and hardware related information, use the hwinfo command.
This command provides information about:
Model number: VIZIMAX product model number

Firmware Version: The SynchroTeq Plus firmware version.
System Smart Code: The ordering code for your SynchroTeq Plus product.
Case Revision: Enclosure mechanical revision
Case Assembly: Enclosure Assembly type
For each board installed in the SynchroTeq Plus the following information is
provided:
Board Type.
Board Serial: Serial number of the board.
Board Revision: Revision number of the board.
Board Assembly: Assembly number of the board.
Boot Version: Boot version of the CPU on the board.
This command shows the same information as the System status page on the Web interface.
FIGURE 88 HARDWARE AND FIRMWARE INFORMATION

DIGITAL CERTIFICATE (SSL OR TLS CERTIFICATE)
Digital certificates are used to verify the identity of the web sites we are connecting to. Digital
certificates are required to establish a secured https connection (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
Secure) over the internet network by encrypting the data. HTTPS pages generally use the SSL
(Secure Socket Layer) or TLS protocol to encrypt data using an asymmetrical system with a
‘public key’ and a ‘private key’. Anything encrypted with the public key can only be decrypted
by the private key and vice-versa. The private key remains securely installed in the web site
owner (in our specific case, in the SynchroTeq unit), and the public key is provided to everybody
that needs to communicate with the SynchroTeq unit. Only the private key owner can prove to
be the owner (valid user) of the digital certificate.
All SynchroTeq units are initially delivered with a Self-Signed certificate, allowing https
connections with an untrusted authority since unknown from the browser (red padlock).
Vizimax provides dedicated commands to upload custom certificate in the SynchroTeq unit. To
obtain a full https trusted connection (green padlock), certificate issuer authority must be
recognized and trusted by your web browser. (Please refer to your IT manager to setup full
https connection).
SynchroTeq unit requires PKCS#12 file certificate format (extension .p12 or .pfx) containing both the
private and public keys.
Custom certificate can be loaded in the SynchroTeq unit either by:

The console port ‘loadcert’ command (refer to page 134).
The web interface ‘target file management’ panel (refer to page 136)
Default (self-signed) certificate can only be generated and loaded in the SynchroTeq unit by:
The console port ‘removecerts’ command (refer to page 135).

UPLOADING CUSTOM CERTIFICATE USING THE USB CONSOLE PORT COMMAND
Use the loadcert command to load a custom certificate file from a SD card as follows:
1. Copy the custom certificate file (*.p12 or *.pfx) into a memory SD card and insert it into
the SynchroTeq SD slot on the front panel.
4. Type loadcert and press Enter (Figure 89).
5. Enter the full file name to be loaded with the extension and press Enter.
6. Enter the passphrase (created at the certificate issuing) and press Enter.
FIGURE 89 LOADING A CUSTOM CERTIFICATE FILE FROM THE SD CARD
7. The loading will take few seconds, after which “Completed” or “Error” will be prompted.
In case of ‘Error’, first check that you are using the correct passphrase and then execute a ‘removecerts’
command and restart the ‘loadcert’ procedure from step 1.

REMOVING CERTIFICATE AND GENERATING DEFAULT CERTIFICATE USING THE USB CONSOLE
PORT COMMAND
Use the removecerts command to remove all certificates from the SynchroTeq unit and to
generate a default (self-signed) certificate as follows:
3. Type removecerts and press Enter (Figure 90).
FIGURE 90 REMOVING ALL CERTIFICATES AND GENERATE DEFAULT CERTIFICATE
4. The operation will take few seconds, after which “Completed” or “Error” will be
prompted.
Generating and loading a default (self-signed) certificate in the SynchroTeq Unit is only available with this
‘removecerts’ console port command. Web interface load certificate command does not allow generating
and loading a default (self-signed) certificate in the unit.

UPLOADING CUSTOM CERTIFICATE BY THE WEB INTERFACE
Procedure for setting a custom certificate may vary depending of your default web browser.
Contact your IT administrator to properly install your root and intermediate certification
authorities’ certificates in your workstation or server certificate store (please note that Firefox
web browser use its own private store instead of the ‘Windows store certificate’).
1. Open your web browser and connect your computer to the SynchroTeq unit (refer to
section’Web interface browsers’ page 40).
Only administrator and maintenance user groups can upload configuration and certificate files.
2. Select the System panel, Target file management menu, and select Security
Certificate (step A).
3. On your computer, browse the certificate you want to upload to SynchroTeq (step B),
enter the passphrase associated with the security certificate (step C) and select the
UPLOAD command (step D).
4. The certificate upload result will be displayed either by “Successful” or “Failed”. An
Upload failure can occur if the certificate or the passphrase is invalid.
In case of ‘Failed’, first check that you are using the correct passphrase and that all your certificate
parameters are valid. Then clear the web browser data cache, and restart the ‘load certificate’ procedure
from step 1.
You can verify that the correct certificate is loaded in the SynchroTeq unit by using the
web browser tool commands (contact your IT administrator if needed).

FIRMWARE UPDATE
Vizimax regularly publishes SynchroTeq firmware update in order to implement new features
and enhance the product robustness.
The firmware files are available from the VIZIMAX web support page
(http://www.vizimax.com/support/). Customers are invited to register to the WEB site in order
to have news about the product upgrades.
A firmware update does not affect the configurations files or the logs.
There are three ways to perform a firmware update:
Firmware update using the USB console port command

Firmware update using the Vizimax Commissioning Tool (VCT) ‘on line’
Firmware update from the SynchroTeq Plus front panel
FIRMWARE UPDATE USING THE USB CONSOLE PORT COMMAND
'format' command.
To perform a firmware update

1 Register and download the firmware upgrade file from the SynchroTeq WEB site.
2 Unzip the Firmware file to an SD card (ensure the image.stp and bkprstr.scr files are in
the root of the SD card) and insert it into the SynchroTeq SD slot on the front panel.
3 Connect your computer to the USB console port (see “Accessing the console port”).
4 Set the SynchroTeq Plus unit ‘Out of Service’, ‘Unlocked’ and in ‘Local mode’.
5 Type fwupdate and press Enter.
FIGURE 91 UPDATING THE SYNCHROTEQ FIRMWARE
6 Wait while the update proceeds. The SynchroTeq Alarm LEDs on the front panel will
shuffle sequentially for around 1 minute during the update.
7 When the front panel Alarm LEDs will stop shuffling, remove the SD card from the SD
slot.

8 The unit will complete the boot process for around 30 seconds. At the end of the
process, the unit status LEDs will return to the steady state (red for unlock, Red for
‘Local mode’ and Red for ‘Out of Service’.
9 To ensure that the update was successfully performed, type the ‘HWINFO’ command
and verify the Firmware version.
10 Normally, you should put the unit back ‘In service’, ‘Remote’ and ‘Locked’.
FIRMWARE UPDATE USING THE VIZIMAX COMMISSIONING TOOL (VCT) ‘ON LINE’
'format' command.
To perform a firmware update

1. Register and download the firmware upgrade file from the SynchroTeq WEB site.
2. Unzip the Firmware file to an SD card (ensure the image.stp and bkprstr.scr files are in
3. Launch the Vizimax Commissioning Tool (VCT), and connect ‘on line’ to the unit.
4. From the front panel, unlock the front panel and set the device in 'Local mode' and 'Out
of Service'.
5. From the Vizimax Commissioning Tool (VCT), select Update Firmware in the Device
Settings menu and click OK.
6. Wait while the update proceeds. The remote connection will be closed. The SynchroTeq
Alarm LEDs on the front side will shuffle sequentially for around 1 minute during the
update.
7. When the front panel Alarm LEDs will stop shuffling, remove the SD card from the SD
slot.
8. The unit will complete the boot process for around 30 seconds. At the end of the
9. To ensure that the update was successfully performed, log on to the unit by the VCT or
the WEB interface and verify the firmware version.
10. Normally, you should put the unit back ‘In service’, ‘Remote’ and ‘Locked’.

FIRMWARE UPDATE FROM THE SYNCHROTEQ PLUS FRONT PANEL
The front panel firmware update method should be used only when it is
impossible to use the 2 other methods
'format' command.
1. Register and download the firmware upgrade file from the SynchroTeq WEB site.
2. Unzip the Firmware file to an SD card (ensure the image.stp and bkprstr.scr files are in
3. Turns off the SynchroTeq Plus unit.
4. Insert the SD card in the slot. Press and hold the Service pushbutton: While holding the
pushbutton, apply power to the unit
5. While holding the pushbutton, the Self Check LED will turn:
a. Orange for few seconds
b. Turn off for few seconds
c. Turn red for few seconds
d. Turn green for few seconds
e. Turn orange: you can release the Service pushbutton
6. Wait while the update proceeds. The SynchroTeq Alarm LEDs on the front side will
shuffle sequentially for around 1 minute during the update.
7. When the front panel Alarm LEDs will stop shuffling, remove the SD card from the SD
slot.
8. The unit will complete the boot process for around 30 seconds. At the end of the
9. To ensure that the update was successfully performed, use the front panel display and
verify the firmware version.
10. Normally, you should put the unit back ‘In service’, ‘Remote’ and ‘Locked’.

TROUBLESHOOTING
This section covers some potential problems related to the SynchroTeq Unit only.
SYNCHROTEQ DOES NOT POWER ON OR SWITCHED OFF
Symptoms:
1. No LED indicators are lid on the unit (Power, Service, Alarm)

2. Remote connection to SynchroTeq unit does not respond
Verifications:
1. Verify that there is a dc power source available between C-5 (negative) and C-4
(positive). The dc voltage magnitude should be in accordance with the value indicated
on the name plate (located on the top of the chassis).
a. If the dc voltage is not present or out of operating range, take necessary actions
to recover.
b. If the correct dc voltage is present, verify the connection polarity
2. Verify that the ambient temperature is in the SynchroTeq operating temperature range.
a. If the ambient temperature is out of range, take necessary actions to recover.
b. If the ambient temperature is within the operating range, ensure the internal
SynchroTeq air convection is correct to respect internal operating temperature
(refer to ‘SynchroTeq Plus Installation Guide’ STP030000-IG-en).
If all these verifications are correct, please take note of the model number and options and
contact your Vizimax Representative or the Vizimax Technical Support Team.
SYNCHROTEQ ALARM INDICATOR IS TURNED ON
SynchroTeq Alarm status can be signaled through several indicators:
By the alarms LEDs displayed on the front panel (refer to page 31)
By the signalization relay outputs (refer to Signalization relays and Alarms page 34)
By the alarm banner and the alarm page of the web interface (refer to page 53)
Most of these alarm indicators are relative to C/B and control system, but ‘Power’ indicators,
‘Self-check’ indicators and ‘Alarm’ indicators are generally relatives to SynchroTeq unit.
Please refer to the corresponding sections for more details on alarm indicator signification.
The alarm matrix on section 34 also provides significant information on the unit status.

SYNCHROTEQ DOES NOT WANT TO GO ‘IN SERVICE’
In some circumstances, SynchroTeq unit could be forced in ‘Out of Service’ mode.
An external By-Pass circuit has been activated, forcing SynchroTeq unit in ‘Out of
service’ mode.
A programmable ‘’OutSVC’’ digital input is activated (from external device).
A major fault affecting the controlled switching of the C/B occurs, including:
Invalid SynchroTeq configuration file.
Invalid C/B compensation factors and ‘’Force Out SVC’’ is enabled for
parameter Alarm:Action in the application configuration file.
Analog input out of range (for example, C/B voltage or ambient temperature).
The SynchroTeq unit cannot be reset to In Service mode from the front panel if:
An ‘’OutSVC’’ digital input is active.
Please refer to page 25 for more details on ‘In service’ ‘Out of service’ mode.
SYNCHROTEQ DOES NOT EXECUTE THE OPEN AND CLOSE COMMANDS
In some circumstances, SynchroTeq does not execute Open and Close commands.
SynchroTeq is in ‘Out of service’ mode.

An external By-Pass circuit has been activated (forcing SynchroTeq unit in ‘Out of
service’ mode).In this situation, the C/B is operated by the external By-pass circuit.
A Synchronization or a sensor alarm occurs.
Please clear the alarm and set the unit ‘In service’ mode to execute Open and Close commands.
IMPOSSIBLE TO ACCESS TO SYNCHROTEQ UNIT IN REMOTE MODE
SynchroTeq unit can be accessed in remote mode through several tools:
By the secured web interface

By the ‘connect to target’ command of the Vizimax Commissioning Tool (VCT)
By the optional ‘Vizimax Unified Communication Services’ software
Symptoms:
1. The connection attempt times out

2. The connection attempt rejects user name or password
3. The WEB browser is redirected to an IP address locator

Verifications:
1. Verify that the unit is powered since at least one minute. The Power indicator should be
lit.
2. Verify that your computer is properly networked and connected with the SynchroTeq
unit. Verify the connections to the Ethernet switch or router. If SynchroTeq is installed in
a remote location, verify that your computer has access to the other devices at the
same location.
3. Verify that the SynchroTeq IP address and mask you specify are correct. Usually, there
are stickers installed on the SynchroTeq unit to indicate the programmed Ethernet port
addresses (SynchroTeq factory default IP address is 192.168.1.2).
4. Verify that your computer network interface settings are compatible with the
SynchroTeq settings. Refer to the computer network adapter settings verification
procedure describes below.
5. Verify the number of authorised simultaneous connection (10) has not been reached.
6. Verify the password is valid.
Note that IP address and user password could have been reset to factory default when some console port
commands have been used (refer to page 125 for more details).
COMPUTER NETWORK ADAPTER SETTINGS COMPATIBILITY TEST FOR MS WINDOWS 7
PING COMMAND
First, verify that communication is possible between your PC computer and SynchroTeq.
1. For that, first start the Command window on your computer as illustrated below.
2. In the command window, type the “ping 192.168.1.2” command to determine if your
computer can communicate with SynchroTeq, where 192.168.1.2 is the IP address of
the SynchroTeq service port. You should see a window as below:

If there is a problem, an error message will appear.
One of them is “General failure”; this means the computer is not able to send the message to
the host (SynchroTeq), see below.

Another message is “Unreachable”, it means you can access to the router but it does not know
the IP address. This is not our case, because we are directly connected.
CHANGE ADAPTER SETTINGS

If you cannot connect to the web by the front panel, it is very possible that you have to
configure your port adapter. To do so, follow the next instructions:
1- Go to the “Control Panel”. Click on “Network and Internet”, “Network and Sharing
Center”, “Change Adapter settings”.

2- Double click on “Local Area Connection” and go to “Properties”.
3- Double click on “Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)” and select “Use the following IP
address”.

4- Fill the window as follow:

Note: The IP address must be different that the one used by the SynchroTeq, but must
be is the same network segment.
5- Finally, click “OK” and try again the “ping” command, as before, to verify that
SynchroTeq is responding. You should see the message as below. If it works, connect to
the Web page. If not, contact your IT manager.

GLOSSARY AND SYMBOL CONVENTIONS
Caution, risk of danger exists, refer to documentation.
DC - Direct current only, refer to documentation for ratings.
Protective conductor terminal: bond instrument to ground through

dedicated connection.
Risk of electrical shock

Support contact: st.support@vizimax.com

www.vizimax.com/support
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Inc. in Canada, the United States and other jurisdictions. All other trademarks, registered trademarks and service marks are the property of
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CHAPTER 2 SYNCHROTEQ PLUS FRONT PANEL OPERATION

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ABOUT THE SYNCHROTEQ PLUS FRONT PANEL

FIGURE 1 SYNCHROTEQ PLUS FRONT PANEL

Table 4 describes the Self Check LED states.

LED state Description

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USB AND ETHERNET SERVICE PORTS

The SD card interface on the front panel is used to:

Update the SynchroTeq Plus firmware

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OPERATE THE LCD

Second level: Parameters

Application input of each pole of the C/B, for example:

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Second level: Parameters

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LOCK THE FRONT PANEL

FIGURE 2 FRONT PANEL LOCKABLE SWITCH

LED state Description