GE pmcs 6.15 User Manual
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PMCS 6.15
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Installation Guide
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POWER LEADERTM Meter 239 Motor Protection Relay GE Fanuc Series 90/30 PLC
POWER LEADER Modbus Monitor 269 Plus Motor Management Relay GE Fanuc Series 90/70 PLC
POWER LEADER Electronic
Power Meter
Spectra MicroVersaTrip SR469 Motor Management Relay EPM 7300 Electronic Power Meter
EPM 7600 Electronic Power Meter EPM 7500 Electronic Power Meter EPM 7330 Electronic Power Meter
Enhanced MicroVersaTrip-C SR489 Generator Management Relay EPM 7700 Electronic Power Meter
Enhanced MicroVersaTrip-D 565 Feeder Management Relay EPM 3710 Electronic Power Meter
MDP Overcurrent Relay 735 Feeder Relay EPM 3720 Electronic Power Meter
SR750/SR760 Feeder Management
Relay
Universal Relay EPM7430D/EPM7450D (Futura) Motor Manager II (MMII)
GE-Zenith MX200 (Microprocessor
Controller)
EPM5350P (DMMS350) EPM5000P (DMWH300) EPM9450Q (Nexus1250)
EPM9650Q (Nexus1252) EPM8000 (PQMII) F650 Bay Controller
Remote RTD Motor Manager III (MMIII) 737 Feeder Relay
Entellisys Low Voltage Switchgear MIFII Feeder Management Relay EPM 2000 Digital Power Meter
EPM 1000 Sub-Meter EPM 4000 Sub-Meter EPM 6000 Multifunction Electricity
GE-Zenith MX250 GE-Zenith MX150 SMR2
UPS FIRETRACER VERSAMAX
MPRO
369 Motor Management Relay Power Quality Meter (PQM)
SR745 Transformer Management Relay Spectra Electronic Control Module
GE-Zenith Generator PLC (Series 90-
70)
EPM5300P/EPM5200P
Meter
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Contents
Introduction 6
Welcome....................................................................................................................................6
How to Use this Book................................................................................................................6
About CIMPLICITY PMCS Version 6.15 ................................................................................7
Performance.................................................................................................................7
Features .......................................................................................................................7
Supported Devices.......................................................................................................8
Getting Started 10
First Steps ................................................................................................................................10
Understanding Terminology......................................................................................10
System Requirements................................................................................................13
PMCS 6.15 Envelope definition................................................................................14
Where to Get Help.....................................................................................................15
What’s next?..............................................................................................................15
Installing the Software 17
Computer Preparation..............................................................................................................17
When Installing On Windows 2003 Server...............................................................18
Installing CIMPLICITY............................................................................................19
Installing Additional Software...................................................................................20
Installing the EPM Software Components ................................................................23
Installing the PMCS software..................................................................................................23
eLicensing PMCS software.......................................................................................23
Host PC Installation...................................................................................................25
Viewer Workstation Installation................................................................................25
PMCS Installation Steps............................................................................................25
After PMCS IIS – Setting up PMCS Server..............................................................44
Un-elicensing PMCS.................................................................................................44
Uninstalling PMCS....................................................................................................45
Reinstallation Steps ...................................................................................................47
Upgrading from previous versions to PMCS 6.15 ....................................................48
Working with Cimplicity Viewer Node 50
How to view the screens on a viewer node..............................................................................50
Configuring the Software 52
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Organize Your Information.......................................................................................52
Configuration Procedure ...........................................................................................54
EPM Device-Special Considerations 57
Introduction .............................................................................................................................57
EPM Software Components ....................................................................................................58
Network Builder: Building the Network Configuration File.....................................58
ION Designer: Programming Devices and Software Nodes.....................................58
Communications Server: System Communications..................................................58
ION_LINK DDE Server: Communication with Windows Applications..................58
Workstation Configuration Guidelines....................................................................................59
Configuring the EPM Device Network ...................................................................................60
Running Network Builder.........................................................................................60
Building the Power-Monitoring Network in NetBuilder...........................................61
Adding Devices (Meters) ..........................................................................................65
Saving and Exiting ....................................................................................................65
Index 67
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CIMPLICITY PMCS Read-This-Book-First Introduction • 5
Introduction
Welcome
Hello and welcome to the POWER LEADER Power Management Control
System for CIMPLICITY
an exciting new way—as a tool to help you increase productivity while reducing
downtime and energy costs.
This book is for anyone getting started with CIMPLICITY PMCS. It contains
the information you need to install and begin using PMCS effectively.
• Chapter 2, Getting Started, explains the terminology of power-
• Chapter 3, Installing the Software, explains how to prepare your
• Chapter 4, Configuring the Software, describes how to efficiently
• Chapter 5, EPM Device Special Considerations, details the
How to Use this Book
®
HMI. You are about to begin using your computer in
management systems, describes each of your PMCS items,
outlines the minimum system requirements, and lists methods of
getting GE Technical Support.
system and install all of the PMCS software. Any special
installation steps are outlined for each software module.
configure PMCS to get up and running in the shortest time.
additional configuration required to use EPM 7700, EPM 7600
and EPM 7500 meters in a PMCS network.
You will find this book easy to use if you look for these simple conventions:
• Boldface type indicates the name of an item you need to select.
• Monospace type indicates an example or text that is displayed on
the screen.
• UPPERCASE type indicates a file name, command name, or
acronym.
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About CIMPLICITY PMCS Version 6.15
CIMPLICITY PMCS Version 6.15 is the latest Power Management Control
System in the robust line of POWER LEADER power-management products
from GE Multilin. CIMPLICITY PMCS seamlessly integrates the
comprehensive line of POWER LEADER devices, as well as many new
Modbus RTU devices and systems. PMCS comes with built-in Ethernet
compatibility and is optimized for the Windows 2000 and Windows XP
operating system. All of this adds up to the most flexible, high-performance,
open-architecture power-management system available. PMCS software is the
backbone of your new power management system, with state-of-the-art graphics
and features designed to maximize productivity and minimize downtime and
energy costs.
Performance
With built-in Modbus RTU and Ethernet compatibility, PMCS delivers critical
power-management information faster than ever. PMCS supports baud rates of
up to 38.4 kbps on a Modbus RTU network and 10 Mbps on an Ethernet TCP/IP
network. This results in near “real-time” screen refresh rates and immediate
access to critical event and alarm data.
Features
PMCS comes with the following features that make the system more powerful
and easy to use:
• Compatible with industry-standard third-party SCADA platforms.
• Built-in Modbus RTU network compatibility for an open network
architecture and high-speed communications.
• Built-in Ethernet TCP/IP network compatibility for very highspeed communications and reduced wiring costs.
• Built-in support for the comprehensive line of POWER LEADER
power-management devices, as well as additional GE meters and
relays, Fanuc 90/30 and 90/70 programmable logic controllers,
plus support for third-party meters and relays.
• 3D virtual-device interaction with accurately reproduced device
look and feel.
• Improved waveform capture, including extensive analysis tools.
• Comprehensive alarm and event reporting for immediate diagnosis
of electrical system problems.
• Single Viewer Workstation support for seamless access and
sharing of power-management data across your existing LAN.
• Configurable password protection and user-activity logging for
improved security and restriction of setup or control operations.
PMCS option modules are available to further increase productivity and reduce
energy costs. Your system may include one or more of the following modules:
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• CIMPLICITY PMCS Interface Toolkit with tools to quickly create
accurate, intelligent floor plans, one-line diagrams, and elevation
views.
• System Test Simulator to design and test PMCS systems without
connection to real networks or devices.
Supported Devices
CIMPLICITY PMCS 6.15 supports the following devices. Firmware revisions other than those
listed may not be compatible with PMCS. Contact your GE Sales Representative or the GE
Resolution Center, at 1-888-GE-RESOLV for more information.
IED
Product
239 2.3x to 2.7x
269+ 6.0x
369 1.6x to 2.3x
469 2.5x to 5.0x
489 1.3x to 4.0x
735/737 1.5x
745 2.4x to 5.0x
750/760 3.6x to 7.0x
F650 1.6x to 2.20
MMII 4.0x to 5.1x
MMIII 1.0x to 1.2x
MIF2 1.0
PQM 3.3x to 3.6x
PQMII 1.0x to 2.2x
RRTD 1.4x, 1.5x MX150 5.4x, 6.0x
SPM 2.0x, 2.1x MX250 5.4x, 6.0x
B30 2.6x to 5.0x
C30 2.6x to 5.0x
C60 2.6x to 5.0x
D30 3.0x to 5.0x
D60 2.6x to 5.0x
F35 2.6x to 5.0x
F60 2.6x to 5.0x
G30 4.4x to 5.0x
G60 2.6x to 5.0x
L60 2.6x to 5.0x
L90 2.6x to 5.0x
M60 2.6x to 5.0x
N60 3.4x to 5.0x
T35 2.6x to 5.0x
T60 2.6x to 5.0x
Versions
Supported
IED Product Versions
Supported
Spectra
MicroVersa Trip
Enhanced
MicroVersa Trip C
Enhanced
MicroVersa Trip D
EPM1000 3.8x
EPM2000 1.0
EPM4000 3.8x
EPM5000P 2.4x
EPM5200P 2.4x
EPM5300P 2.4x
EPM5350P 2.4x
EPM6000 1.0
EPM9450Q 2.1x
EPM9650Q 2.1x
PLEPM 1.0x
SMR2 1.0
MPRO 1.0
FIRETRACER 1.0
UPSLP 1.0
UPSSG 1.0
VERSAMAX 1.0
5.1x
4.1x
4.1x
Note:
UR has been categorized into
three different Device Types.
UR - supports 2.6x to 4.6x
UR480 - supports 4.8x
UR490 - supports 4.9x and 5.0x
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Getting Started
First Steps
If you are already familiar with PMCS, simply review the system requirements
and skip ahead to Chapter 3.
Getting started with PMCS is easy. This chapter explains power management
and leads you through the steps to take prior to installing your PMCS software.
If you need help with your PMCS system, the GE Technical Support telephone
number is given at the end of this chapter.
Understanding Terminology
Power-management system terminology can be intimidating to new PMCS
users. The list below defines many of the important terms and acronyms used in
this guide and other PMCS manuals. Refer back to this list as new terms are
presented later.
Baud rate: A measurement of a communication channel's signaling rate or
information-carrying capacity. Communicating devices typically have
configurable baud rates to provide compatibility with various speed
communication networks. Higher baud rates generally provide faster datarefresh times.
CIMPLICITY HMI: An industry-standard SCADA software package providing
flexible, accurate, and easy-to-use graphics. CIMPLICITY HMI is based on
client-server architecture, consisting of Servers and Viewer Workstations.
Servers are responsible for the collection and distribution of data. Viewer
Workstations connect into Servers and have full access to the collected data for
viewing and control actions. Servers and Viewer Workstations can be easily
networked together to seamlessly share data without the need to replicate your
point database from node to node.
CIMPLICITY HMI Server Development: CIMPLICITY HMI Server
Development allows you to create new projects and can also function as a
runtime system.
CIMPLICITY HMI Server Runtime: CIMPLICITY HMI Server Runtime
systems do not support project configuration. They may be used as runtime
systems only.
CIMPLICITY HMI Viewer Runtime: CIMPLICITY HMI Viewer Runtime
connects to Servers for viewing data and controlling actions.
Commnet: A GE Industrial Systems standard for device communications that
specifies the communication protocol and the communication network.
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Communication network: A physical standard for wiring and interconnection of
communicating devices. A communication network standard usually includes
specifications of voltages, maximum cable-run lengths, shielding, termination,
and cable requirements. RS485 and Ethernet are examples of communicationnetwork standards.
Communication protocol: A language or convention used for reliable
transmission and reception of binary data. A communication protocol is often
independent of the physical method or network used for transmission. Modbus
RTU and TCP/IP are examples of communication protocol standards.
DDE Server: A software application that typically runs in the background,
gathering information from the network and providing the information in DDE
format for use by one or more applications. The PMCS DDE Server is included
in the PMCS Network & Device Configurator and comes in versions optimized
for Ethernet TCP/IP or RS485 Modbus RTU networks.
DDE: Dynamic Data Exchange. A Microsoft Windows standard for efficient
sharing of data between applications on the same PC. See also NetDDE.
Ethernet Gateway: A POWER LEADER device used to connect four RS485
Modbus RTU networks to an Ethernet TCP/IP network. The Gateway increases
performance of a PMCS system through multiple Modbus networks and reduces
overall wiring costs through reuse of existing Ethernet LAN wiring.
Ethernet: An industry-standard communication network commonly used for
local-area networks (LANs) of PCs. Ethernet PMCS systems provide very highspeed, reliable communications at 10 megabits per second.
Event Logger: A standard PMCS application that efficiently analyzes, sorts, and
logs unusual system behavior such as circuit breaker trips, undervoltages, and
overcurrents. Extensive data-logging capabilities make it a useful tool for
analyzing and predicting system maintenance patterns.
Host PC: The PC running the PMCS DDE Server is referred to as the Host PC.
All other PCs running PMCS client programs are referred to as Viewer
Workstations or networked PCs.
Interface Toolkit: An optional PMCS tool used to quickly generate accurate and
friendly graphical user interfaces. The Interface Toolkit provides dozens of
wizards to efficiently create intelligent one-line diagrams, equipment elevation
views, floor plans, 3D virtual-faceplate views, and tabular displays.
Modbus Concentrator: A POWER LEADER device used to connect eight
commnet networks to an RS485 Modbus RTU network. The Concentrator
provides full compatibility between the PMCS software and the extensive line
of POWER LEADER devices with commnet communications, as well as simple
expansion of a RS485 Modbus RTU network to up to 247 devices.
Modbus RTU: An industry-standard, nonproprietary communications protocol
typically used in medium-speed networks (up to 38.4 kpbs) on RS485.
Multinet: Multinet is an Ethernet communications module that allows
connection for up to 32 ModBus devices, providing ModBus TCP/IP
communications for these devices over Ethernet. This allows connection to
Fiber Optic LAN and WAN systems for remote access to data
NetBEUI: A network protocol usually used in small, department-size local-area
networks of 1 to 200 clients.
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NetDDE: A version of Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) that allows
communications between applications running on different PCs over network
connections.
NT Service: A designated piece of software which runs in the background of
Windows NT and can be set to automatically start when the machine is booted
up. For example, the PMCS DDE Server can be set to operate as a Windows NT
Service, rather than a manually launched application. Another advantage of NT
Services is that they are persistent across multiple user logins and logouts; that
is, PMCS DDE Server when operating as a Windows NT Service will not shut
down when a user logs off.
ODBC: Open Database Connectivity. An inter-application communication
protocol required for certain PMCS client applications to share data.
Automatically installed and configured as part of the PMCS installation routine.
PMCS: Power Management Control System. GE’s high-performance powermanagement system for Windows 2000, including open network protocols,
waveform capture and analysis, event logging, and several optional modules.
POWER LEADER: The family of GE power-management devices, including
meters, relays, trip units, and software.
RS485: An industry-standard communication network supporting up to 32networked devices. RS485 provides medium-speed, reliable communication
transport through shielding, balanced transmission voltages, and termination.
SCADA: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition. A category of systems that
primarily acquires data for logging and analysis, as well as providing
supervisory control in applications without time-critical requirements. Powermanagement systems are a direct application of SCADA technology.
TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol. An industrystandard protocol typically used on Ethernet or Token-Ring local-area networks
(LANs).
Waveform Capture: A standard PMCS application that provides a window into
power-quality data in an electrical system. Waveform Capture is used to view
snapshots of voltage and current waveforms from various points in an electrical
system to analyze harmonics and unusual system behavior.
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System Requirements
The following table shows the minimum and recommended PC system
configuration for running PMCS Version 6.15. Note that regardless of
configuration, the PC system must be Windows NT-certified according to the
Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or Windows XP with Service Pack 2
Hardware Compatibility List, available from Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).
In addition to the requirements described below, setting up PMCS and EPM
7700 workstations will require Windows NT Administrator-level authority
privileges.
Recommended
1GHz or greater single processor Dell OptiPlex
Windows 2000 SP4 Professional
Windows XP SP2 Professional
Cimplicity HMI Version 6.1 SP5
512MB or greater RAM
512K cache
30GB or greater AT-100 hard drive
10/10/32 CDRW (not operating burning CDs while
application is running)
2 10-BaseT Ethernet Cards (static IP addresses only- no
DHCP support)
1 parallel port printer
1 analog phone modem (no Winmodems)
.Net Framework 1.1.4322(if not installed PMCS setup will
install this component)
Internet Services Manager (IIS)
Additional hard disk space is recommended for increased storage of log and
trend data. Also recommended are an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), 17”
or larger monitor, tape drive or other backup mechanism, and (if Remote Access
technical support is desired) a 28.8 Kbps or faster modem.
The version of CIMPLICITY installed must be 6.1 with Service Pack 5. Also,
the "Advanced DDE Communications" option must be installed.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.02 or later is required to run the EPM 7700
component help system. To take advantage of all available HTML help features,
Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher must be installed. (The latest version of
Internet Explorer is available at www.microsoft.com.)
Please note that the host PC requirements are directly tied to the complexity of
your PMCS system. The minimum requirements will suffice for a simple PMCS
system. However, as the number and complexity of your power management
device grows, and you add more complex software requirements such as custom
interfaces designed with third-party HMI tools, your PC requirements increase
as well. A faster processor and more memory provide better performance for
your PMCS system.
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PMCS 6.15 Envelope definition
1) Physical System Size
• 75 power management devices (IEDs) (100 max),
• 150 I/O points (through IEDs or PLCs)
• 64 ethernet serial communications ports,
• 2 Modbus Monitors (maximum) using standard Modbus Monitor Proxy
2) HMI Application Size -
• 20,000 points/tags in HMI database (30K Max)
• 600 HMI alarms configured max
• 600 trended points (8 max per device)
• HMI I/O rates, alarm rates, and logging rates not to exceed 750 pts/sec
• 13 HMI screens in CIMPLICITY utilizing Power Builder -10 device
• 150 HMI screens in InTouch
• 5 DDE ports in CIMPLICITY with no more than 10 devices
• 10% of tags connected to enterprise solution
• Web-enabled only via CIMPLICITY WebView - no waveform or
• Maximum of one Viewer node
type and 50 user screens
configured per port
event viewers
3) Special Application Issues
• No redundancy
• Components to be run as NT services by default
4) Performance
Response times:
• 1 second or less to open an HMI screen
• 1 seconds update time to populate a screen per device per serial
port*(Except for UR Device)
• 4 to 7 second time delay to display event in PMCS Event Viewer
• 1 second response time to make device change (settings/ command
coil) not including device feedback
• 1000 device events/ sec burst support
Configuration:
• Maximum 15 devices per serial port
• Device baud rates set to maximum
• CIMPLICITY HMI points set for on-demand
• Devices supporting 125 register block reads
• Average CPU utilization <35%
• 99% system uptime
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Where to Get Help
The GE Industrial Systems Resolution Center is available at 1-888-GERESOLV to answer your questions about installing or using PMCS. Please have
your product serial number(s) ready when calling.
Also, technical notes are available on the Internet at:
http://www.ge.com/industrialsystems/pmsys/Technote/noteidx.htm
What’s next?
The following chapters discuss the details of installing and getting quick results
from your new PMCS software. Set aside at least an hour and be sure to follow
the procedures carefully to guarantee correct installation of your PMCS
software.
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Installing the Software
Computer Preparation
PMCS must be installed on a PC running Windows 2000 SP4. This host PC
must be dedicated to the PMCS system. Performance and data integrity
cannot be predicted unless the PC is configured solely for the purpose of
running PMCS.
The Windows 2000 SP4 System control panel offers a Performance tab
that allows you to boost performance for the applications as shown below:
The Virtual Memory setting may be left at the Windows 2000 SP4 defaults.
Make sure your system meets these requirements before proceeding with the
remaining installation steps. PMCS will not run correctly unless these
requirements are satisfied.
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When Installing On Windows 2003 Server
The Following steps to be executed before starting the PMCS installation. This
applies for all the licenses of PMCS application. This is basically to avoid the
problem caused by e-license wrapped PMCS applications to open after
installation. If the below steps are not done before PMCS installation, the
applications will give error message when we open them.
1. Right Click on “My Computer”. Select “Properties”. Select
Advanced”. Below dialog is seen.
.
2. Click on “Settings” button under Performance heading. Below
dialog opens. By default the second one “Turn on DEP for all
programs and services except those I select”. Instead of this select the
first option as shown in the below dialog. It says “Turn on DEP for
essential programs and services only”.
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