RecordBase Central Station User Manual
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1. Table of Contents DO2261R01 41 Kr le EE i Contact IhTormallon usa Version Describa is iii Using This Gude e Mo fl V 1 System Overview nunununannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnennn MA anne 1 1 RecordBase Features oooccccoonncnoninonancononaoncnrnacanncnon o 1 1 System Descrip ii 1 2 What You Need To Set Up RecordBase m eg 1 3 RecordBase Modules ciocoocconocionoccnononoonno d MER 1 4 RecordBase Versus TESLA Control Panel Ae 1 5 Planning Your Installation SQ Mi 2 1 RecordBase Central Station Setup Overview for Windows 2000 2 3 Detailed Server Installation fon WindOws 2000 2 4 RecordBase Central Station Setup Overview for Windows XP 2 14 Detailed Server Installatiomp for Windows Ab 2 15 Commissioning and Verification of RecordBase cccoocccconcciccccncncnoos 2 25 3 RecordBase Central Station Details 3 1 RecordBasetCentral Station Modules oocccccoocccnncccoocnncnnoncnnncnnancnnnos 3 1 Starting Monitoring and Stopping the Server Software 3 2 RecordBase Central Station Database nennen 3 3 4 Reco COMection ccccccecceeeeeeneeeeesenseeeneeeneees 4 1 RecordBase Collector Module 4 1 Mdina Recorder to the List occoocccccooccococcnoncononoconononnnnons 4 3 Polled Record Collection n0nnnnnnnnennnnennnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnrnnnnrnssnrnnerrennrenn 4 5 Manually Initiate2. les mm aB 2 si Sy Remote Access Connection Man e SMS Hardware Inventory Agent Creates 4 Manual Creates a Started Manual Started Automatic Provides th Started Automatic Manages t Manual Allows rem Started Automatic Started Manages r Offers rout Enables st Started Stores sec Started Provides R Started Manages a Provides s ice merties Local Computer Otters routing services to businesses in local area and y Automatic Disable Auto 4 Automs Automatic tomatic Automatic Automatic Cancel Apply Figure 2 6 RAS Properties LocalSy Locals LogalSy lt Lote LocalSy ocalSy lt alsye Locals acalSys LocalSy lt LocalSy lt LocalSy lt LocalSy ASMSCli LocalSy lt LocalSy LocalSys LocalSys LocalSys LocalSys Y gt 4 Go to Control Panel Network and Dial up Connections 5 Double click Incoming Connections RecordBase Central Station User Manual ring up Properties set the Start up Type to 2 5 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation Y Network and Dial up Connections File Edit wiew Favorites Tools Advanced Help Back op Gi search A Folders History Address E Network and Dial up Connections S ER L CH Local Area APT _RB_1 Incoming Connection Connection Connections 1 objectis sel
3. The manual uses a number of conventions to denote speeial information Example Describes Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Choose the Control Panel submenu in the Set tings submenu on the Start menu Right click Click the right mouse button Recordings Menu items and tabs are shown in italics APT_RB_1 User input or keystrokes are shown in bold Text boxes similar to this one Relate important notes and information Different colo ted icons denote the different program sections RecordBase System Manager blue RecordBase Collector green RecordBase Administrator red RecordBase Monitor yellow DO2261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station User Manual V 1 System Overview O The RecordBase Central Station software provides automated collection stor age and network wide access to fault and disturbance data produced by TES LA Model 2000 and 3000 recorders RecordBase ensures your recorder d ta is automatically brought to a secure central location and is made O to staff throughout your company for display and analysis N Telephone TESLA Recorder Network RecordBase View TESLA Recordi e N ax TESLA Recerder TESLA M enn ae Ss sas Y Figure 1 1 Syste Y iew RecordBase Features N a ted record transfer from TESLA recorders on a call out a recorder initiation e Allows central cross triggering of TESLA recorders for system wide dy ng
4. F User must change password at next logon IV User cannot change password I Account is disabled Figure 2 22 New Account Information RecordBase Central Station User Manual Name FullName Description N Built in account for questa ME vUSR_ROBER a VSA Server Account 1th the name tesla2000 type password as hange password at next logon 7 Click the Create button and close the New User dialog box 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation Remote Access Remote Access Service RAS Setup is only necessary for installations with Service RAS Setup two modems IEDs are allowed to call in and out Skip this section if you d need modem access to from recorders 1 Goto Control Panel Administrative Tools Services 2 Check the status of Routing and Remote Access service The start up type should be set to Automatic and its status should be Started 4 a Services es mmen e Action View Tree Services Local Sy Remote Access Auto Connectio Creates a Manual Locals Remote Access Connection Man Createsa Started Manual LocalSy Ss Remote Administrator Service Started Automatic La alsy Es Remote Procedure Call RPC Provides th Started Automatic Loca Sy Remote Procedure Call RPC L Manages t Manual LocalSys Es Remote Registry Service Allows rem Started Automatic ocalSy Es Removable Storage Manages r Started Automati
5. Specify TCP IP addresses From 192 168 102 160 To Total Allow calling computer to specify its own IP address Figure 2 29 TCP IP Address 12 Click OK to close the Inca 13 Click OK to close the Incor PIP Properties dialog box AO gt onnections Properties dialog box Pr Skip this section if you jor need modem access to recorders Phone Book Entry 1 First manual a the file c program files accessories RBtesla scp to Setup the c win n32 ras directory 2 Goto Co 3 Double c l Network Connections Connection Wizard to open the New Connection Wizard New Connection Wizard Welcome to the New Connection Wizard This wizard helps you Connect to the Interne Connect to a private network such as your workplace network Set up a home or small office network To continue click Next Figure 2 30 Create a Connection DO2261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 19 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation 4 Choose Network Connect Type as Connect to the network at my workplac and click Next New Connection Wizard Network Connection Type What do you want to do 4 Connect to the Internet Connect to the Intemet so you can browse the Web and read email Connect to a business network using datum or VPN so you can work from home a field office or another location O Set up a home or smal
6. TCP IP Address RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation 12 Click OK to close the Incoming TCP IP Properties dialog box 13 Click OK to close the Incoming Connections Properties dialog box Skip this section if you don t need modem access to recorders Phone Book Entry 1 First manually copy the file c program files accessories RBtesla scp to Setup the c winnt system32 ras directory Go to Control Panel Network and Dial up Connections 3 Double click Make New Connection to open the Ne nnection Wiz ard Network Connection Wizard Welcome to the Network Connection Wizard e mail Web browsing file sh To continue click Figure 2 12 onnection 4 veh k Connection Wizard Connect Type as Dial up to private network and click gt 2 i CH 1 can choose the type of network connection you wart to create based on hig i Dial up to the Internet ees Connect to the Internet using my phone line modern or ISDN C Connect to a private network through the Internet Create a Virtual Private Network VPN connection or tunnel through the Internet E Accept incoming connections _ Let other computers connect to mine by phone line the Internet or direct cable Connect directly to another computer Connect using my serial parallel or infrared port Bock Cancel Figure 2 13 Network Connection D
7. through a modem or LAN and automaticall wdownhload new records You can also set the call order and the call time RecordBase Central Station accepts Incoming calls from a recorder through a modem or LAN Y ou can set theftegord x to notify RecordBase Central Station of a dynamic swing trigger ona new high priority record produced by the re corder RecordBase Central Station Maintains a database of information from the records it collects The dafabase as well as the downloaded record files may be located on the servers hard disk or on another drive on the network This allows you to place your data n a more secure location managed by your com pany s information systems staff if available RecordBase Central Station is configured and managed using RecordBase Tools Collect mandWMionitor to control and to monitor its operation These tools can be tunon the server itself or remotely on another computer on the net work RecordBase View is a separate software client program for details see Record Base ViewUser Manual It is the primary tool for those who work with the data collected from the recorders RecordBase View provides database search and sort functions a summary display of each record report tools and interac tive display graphics RecordBase View can run on existing desktop PCs running Windows 2000 or XP operating systems and can access data on the RecordBase Central Station computer over the existing corporate LAN Y
8. Recorder initiated 4 7 Records deleting 6 C collection S Server modules 4 3 1 Set U CO se Client 1 3 rdBase Server 1 3 r V Version descriptions 1 iii RecordBase Central Station User Manual Software Installation Instructions O The CD ROM contains software and the User Manual for RecordBase Le Station Software is installed directly from the CD ROM to a Windows PC The CD ROM contains the following Ze e RecordBase Central Station interface software e RecordBase Central Station User Manual in PDF To Install Software Before attempting to install the software you must en ou are logged in to on your Computer an account with Administrator privileges Insert the CD ROM in your drive the CD ROM should open automatically If 1 e CD ROM usually on D M the 1t does not go to Windows Explorer a drive Open the CD exe file to launch t the desired item on the screen atically Installation may take a few To install the software on your comp The installation program launc minutes to start To view the User Manual yo ve Adobe Acrobat on your computer If you need a copy download y by clicking on Download Adobe Acrobat 5 V 4 A S X 4 DO2261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station User Manual II
9. and or Explorer 2 Check that the server computer is accessible on the oh Don Win 3 Check that the computer you are working on and the e ve established a TCP IP connection by running ping Server ID You o this in the Run service available through the Windows Start menu TCP IP link is working if the server responds to the ping 4 Check that the server is running the RecordBase Task Manager on the server Ctrl Alt eys simultaneously and checking for SystemManager exe in the sses view Use RecordBase Collector to d 1 The recorder list is shown inderithe Collector s JED Info tab 2 To add a new recorde hellist use the New button Demo 1 Boswell Dors Dorsey 2 plication by bringing up TESLA recorder to RecordBase s list RecordBase Central Station User Manual 4 3 4 Record Collection TESLA 3000 Cooperative Mode 4 4 xl Unit ID unknown gt IED Serial E IED Type Tesla b Location lunknown Communication Of Modem Phone Number C LAN IF Address Ce Do Not Connect Cancel Figure 4 5 Setup New IED 3 Enter the phone number or IP address and the location of the TESLA you are adding Note that the UnitID and ED Serial fields are read only They are auto matically filled in with informati n gathered from the recorder when a connection is established You can manually collect this information using the Get Informati n
10. as in the section RecordBase with One Modem Overview start ing with Step 2 In additiom to or instead of modems RecordBase has the ability to call TES LA Recorders and receive calls from them over the LAN b Follow the steps according to RecordBase with One Modem Overview On page 2 14 starting with step 1 RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 Detailed Server Installation for Windows XP New User Account Setup D02261R01 41 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation New User Account setup is only necessary for installations with two modems IEDs are allowed to call in and out 1 In Control Panel Administrative Tools Computer Management open the Lo cal Users and Groups branch and right click Users 2 Choose New User from the pop up menu O Computer Management Action view s Re Tree admin W administrator Guest Bi smsclisvcAccte SMScliSvcAcct A smsclitoknac SMSCliToknAcct Computer Management Local E E System Tools E Event Viewer Y System Information F Performance Logs and Alerts Shared Folders Device Manager E Local Users and Groups Gr E KI Storage View gt Disk M Re Disko Refresh 3 Logica Export List 2 Remo 00000 El Ba Services Help Creates a new Local User account Figure 2 21 New User 3 Create anew co T3S5A3720 firm Uncheck 5 Check Use change password m password
11. completeness of the information All trademarks used in association with B PRO F PRO L PRO ProLogic T PRO TESLA TESLA Control Panel RecordGraph and RecordBase are trademarks of ERLPhase Powef Technologies Ltd Windows and Access are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Contact Information DO2261R01 41 ERLPhase Power Technologies Ltd Website www erlphase com Email info erlphase com Technical Support Email support erlphase com Tel 204 477 0591 RecordBase Central Station User Manual Version Descriptions D02261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station Version Compatibility This chart indicates compatibility between versions of RecordBase Central Station and RecordBase View Release RecordBase Central Station Compatible RecordBase Date Version View Version 2007 Apr 13 v1 4 v1 5 2005 Aug 31 v1 3 v1 3 2003 Apr 17 v1 2 v1 5 2002 Oct 30 v1 1b v1 1 v1 4 2002 May 06 v1 1a v1 1 v1 3 2001 May 04 v1 1 v1 1 2001 Feb 13 v1 0 v1 0 RecordBase CentrahStation Version Summary RecordBase Release Central Change Summary Date Station for details see the Release Description Version 2007 Apr t3 v1 4 Supports TESLA 3000 Cooperative Mode and improve ments to running under Windows limited user accounts 2005 Aus 1 v1 3 Supports TESLA 3000 and 2000 2003 Apr 17 v1 2 Adds LAN support to TESLA communication Supports systems with
12. embedded in TESLA records If an error is detectedginsthegtransterred file the problem is reported in the Diagnostic log for details e Diagnostic Log on page 5 4 RecordBase determines whichrecords to transfer from a recorder by compar ing the record list on the fecorder with the contents of the RecordBase data base If you choose net to delete records on the recorder RecordBase will still only transfer the new records Selecting the Delete After Transfer and Verification option is recom mended lt speeds up the check for new records and makes it easier to manage thegrecorders If thiSioption is selected and RecordBase Central Station is connect edto a TESLA that is part of a Cooperative group the corresponding record fragments partial records will be deleted from each recorder after a successful transfer RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 4 Record Collection Manually Initiated Record Collection O You can manually initiate a record collection call to one or more recordefs n addition or as an alternative to scheduled poll calls Use the RecordBase Mon itor utility to do this In the JED Status tab select one or more recorders and the Collect Now button to initiate the calls for details see RecordBase a Module on page 4 1 gc RecordBase Monitor IED Status Activity Log Diagnostics Log Last Call _ x Call Type _ Call Status tion Wed May 09 2001 11 1
13. extends the Dial Out test to actually fetch records and en sure they are enteredinto the RecordBase Database Procedure Details 1 Verify the D al Out Connection by using the preceding instructions 2 Confoure he TESLA recorder using TESLA Control Panel not to notify RecordBase 3 Creat one ofmore records on the TESLA recorder using TESLA Control Panel 4 If RecordBase Monitor select the IED from the list and select the Collect Now button This queues a call to that IED for record collection 5 UseiRecordBase Monitor s Activity Log and Diagnostic Log views to watch the process When the call begins the Diagnostic Log view shows the name of each record as it is transferred 6 Wait until at least one record is transferred and then run RecordBase Ad ministrator Verify that an entry for the transferred record appears in its record list DO2261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 27 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 3 RecordBase Central Station Details RecordBase Central Station software consists of a set of cooperative software modules to handle communication record collection and the central database This chapter describes the software modules and how to start stop and monitor the RecordBase Central Station RecordBase Central Station Modules The RecordBase Central Station modules run together onthe designated Serv er co
14. from IED button after pressing the Edit button on RecordBase Collector S main screen 4 Select the OK button Before RecordBase will accept a call from an IED the IED Serial must be known Whentadding4 TESLA 3000 recorder that is part of a Cooperative group it is importan to add only one of the group members to the list Typically this will b thetone recorder that is the gateway to the Cooperative group When Re cordBase contacts this recorder it will automatically detect that it is part of a Co perative group and will fetch combine record fragments appropriately Note that if multiple TESLA 3000 recorders from the same Cooperative group are mistakenly added to the list and RecordBase performs cross triggering those recorders will be cross triggered multiple times for the same event re sulting in undesirable behavior lf RecordBase is to contact a TESLA 3000 recorder that is part of a Cooperative group via dial out modem the Windows User Account that it is running under must have Administrative privileges This is because RecordBase must temporarily modify the Windows routing table during the connection RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 4 Record Collection Polled Record Collection O RecordBase can be set to poll its recorders on a scheduled basis and autofati cally transfer new records to the central database To configure record collection for a recorder select the unit in the RecordB
15. from TESLA recorders Q modem or LAN and adds them to its database Record retrieval can be config ured to occur on a scheduled polled basis initiated by RecordBase or on re port by exception basis initiated by a recorder When RecordBase is collecting from a TESLA 3000 recorder that is part of a Cooperative group RecordBase will attempt to fetch rec ments from each member of the Cooperative group and gea ne them into a single record Station with Cooperative fi per operation of the It is assumed that before using RecordBase Cent group units the user is familiar with and has v Cooperative group using TESLA Control Panel ed to configure RecordBase s ices RecordBase Collector Module RecordBase Collector is a utility pro record retrieval and cross trigg Demo 1 Boswell 4 Dorsey H Dorsey 2 DO2261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 4 1 4 Record Collection Runnin RecordBase Collector the First Time If RecordBase Collector is running on the same computer as RecordBase Ce tral Station then skip this section The first time you run the RecordBase Collector you need to set the s n under the Server Info tab to the name of the computer running RecordBa Central Station Alternatively you can type in the IP address of the computer running RecordBase System Manager if you know it 4 To determine the name of the computer running RecordBase o Station Network e 4 Ide
16. on that machine RecordBase Central Station requires TCP IP in order to communicate with re corders for details see Remote Access Service RAS Setup on page 2 5 for Windows 2000 and Remote Access Service RAS Setup on page 2 16 for Windows XP RecordBase Tools require TCP IP to communicate with Re cordBase Central Station RecordBase View does not require TCP IP to access RecordBase Database but the client machine the PC that runs RecordBase View must be in the same network domain as RecordBase Central Station RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 Data Storage 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation Full Server installation creates a default folder for RecordBase Database in C Program Files NxtPhase RecordBase Server Database The database folder contains the file rb mdb and all record files Record files can rangeffrom about 100 KB to 1 MB each so make sure your hard disk has sufficient storage space We recommend that you do a regular backup of the database folder RecordBase Central Station Setup Overview for Windows 2000 RecordBase with One Modem Overview RecordBase with Two Modems Overview RecordBase with LAN Overview D02261R01 41 This section provides an overview of the steps involved mMsetting up Record Base Central Station Detailed instructions appear in following sections Decide first whether you wish RecordBase to use one modem for calling TESLA rec
17. recording A integrated record database with search sort and filter functions XS ss company wide records on existing Windows Computers through d y corporate LAN rovides a graphical interactive record display with timebase phasor har monic and impedance analysis tools NS Provides record summaries with classification and shared commentary work space Provides graphical and numeric export to support generation and special analysis e Provide sche Supports systems with up to 100 recorders Supports both modem and LAN communication e Supports TESLA 3000 Cooperative Mode DO2261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 1 1 1 System Overview System Description Central Station Software RecordBase View RecordBase Database 1 2 RecordBase consists of two main components e RecordBase Central Station is a set of modules which handle record col lection and storage e RecordBase View provides access to the data on existing desktop comput ers over the corporate LAN The Central Station handles record acquisition and cross triggerimg with TESLA recorders and maintains the central database ofa eords RecordBase Central Station communicates with TESLA recorders using modems and or LAN RecordBase Central Station runs on a PC w tha Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating systems and that PC should be dedicated to this purpose only You can configure RecordBase Central Stati m to call TESLA recorders
18. 42 Fred lt collection successful y Print Close Connected ww A Figure 5 3 Activity Log of the calls made to and from ivity Log tab of the Record date and time of the call the name g or outgoing and the call type The all recorders Base Monitor utility The log specifi of the recorder the call direction l log display can show commu The activity log is circular eo ntries are automatically over written when its maximum size is reached The size of the RecordBase logs is set through the Log Info tab ordBase Collector module Changing the y Log size clears all log entries DO2261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 5 3 5 Communication Monitoring Diagnostic Log TA RecordBase Monitor IED Status Activity Log Diagnostics Log Unit ID ge Fri Jun 09 2000 10 42 39 Fred lt cross trigger started Fri Jun 09 12 42 32 Fri Jun 09 2000 10 40 55 Fred lt collection started amp Fri Jun 09 2000 10 40 51 Barney lt collection successful Fri Jun 09 2000 10 40 28 Barney fetching 3941 285C0008 1 of 1 Fri Jun 09 2000 10 40 05 Barney lt collection started Fri Jun 09 2000 10 38 32 Bamey lt cross trigger successful Fri Jun 09 12 37 32 Fri Jun 09 2000 10 38 05 Barney lt cross trigger started Fri Jun 09 12 37 32 Fri Jun 09 2000 10 38 02 Fred lt cross trigger successful Fri Jun 09 12 37 3 Fri Jun 09 2000 10 37 35 Fred lt cross trigger started Fri Jun 0
19. 6 47 cross trigger connecting tion Wed May 09 2001 11 13 44 crosstigger re scheduled Wed May 09 2001 11 16 04 cross trigger re scheduled Wed May 09 2001 11 16 22 cross trigger re scheduled Wed May 09 2001 11 16 42 cross trigger re schedule _UnitID Location Des A Collect Now w Print Connected o Figure 4 7 RecordBase Monito The call order for manly it calls follows the order in which the re corders appear in the list The collection rulesan each recorder are followed for details see n Polled Record fos on on page 4 5 except that the start and end times do not apply lection Record trafisfe also be initiated by the recorder TESLA recorders can be configured to call RecordBase when new records are created must be in RecordBase s list for details see Adding a Recorder to Ar Ze page 4 3 for an incoming call from it to be accepted If a call is ive from a recorder that is not in the list the call is declined and the error ed in the Diagnostic Log Recorder Initiated Reco RecordBase must have a separate dial in modem or LAN connection to receive incoming calls from a recorder RecordBase responds to incoming calls by checking for cross trigger events n the recorder s log and checking for new records If new records are available RecordBase hangs up and calls back on its dial out modem or LAN to handle the record transfer ensuring th
20. 9 12 37 32 Fri Jun 09 2000 10 36 42 Fred lt collection successful Fri Jun 09 2000 10 36 18 Fred fetching 394124300008 1 of 1 Fri Jun 09 2000 10 35 55 Fred lt collection started y Print Connected Figure 5 4 Diagnostic Log The log is available under the Diagnosti bh of the RecordBase Monitor utility The log provides details of co busy signals loss of connectio data errors The log display can be set to show messages about communi The activity log is circular the oldest entries are automatically over written when its maximum size 1 The size of RecordBase logs is set through the Log Info tab of th se Collector module r O N O X 4 RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 6 RecordBase Administrator The RecordBase Administrator module is a tool that lets you manage the Re cordBase Central Station database RecordBase Administrator is identical to RecordBase View except for the addition of 4 RecordBase Administrator RecordBase View Records gt Delete option is available Records gt Delete i jilable with an exception to delete re from the server database Options gt Record Classification option is Options gt rd Classification option is not available availabl File gt Open option is not available File gt n option is available Records gt Transfer records option is not ansfer records option is avail available Refer to RecordBase Vi
21. Collector oe RecordB ase Monitor E LView Pro 1 8 32 E Windows NT Task Manager File Options View Help 3 RecordBase Central Station Details Applications Processes Performance lsass exe Running SessionM anager Running nddeagnt exe Running spoolss exe Running Apcss exe Running LVP48632 EXE tapisrv exe pstores exe rasman exe Logfile anager assl exe Explorer exe SystemM anager DatabaseM anager Collector exe CollectionManag ntydm exe WOWEXEC exe Msaccess exe End Task _ Switch To New T Processes 26 CU Usage 0 Mem Usage 43352K 1 De Figure 3 2 Task Manager Check 1f Remote Access Server 1s down button under it s ServerIn RecordBase Sy database auto The central data RB mdb in t endatabase The Rec by Multi r Q oy D02261R01 41 S na a e focesses 26 CPU Usage ote Access Admin aintained in a Microsoft Access data file called NT s Remote Access Admin ion use RecordBase Collector s Shut module starts stops and adds new records to the directory C Program Files NxtPhase RecordBase Serv RecordBase Central Station User Manual rds uploaded from the recorders are stored here entral Station database 1s a shared database allowing access s on the network through RecordBase View Database access by x users is fully supported 4 Record Collection O RecordBase automatically retrieves records
22. O2261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 9 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation 5 Select the modem to be used for dial out Click Next Network Connection Wizard Select a Device This ls the device that will be used to make the connection Modem U S Fiobotics 56K Fax PCI 2 COMA RS Modem U S Robotics 56K Fax PCI COM 3 y mt gt lt Q Cancel l Figure 2 14 Choose Modem 6 Leave the Phone Number to Dial blank Click Next Network Connection Wizard Phone Number to Dial ou must specify the phone numbe connect to Slee Couey WIR O A AA e er ls E Fal e 2 15 Dialin Telephone Number RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 D02261R01 41 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation 7 Choose Connection Availability as For all users Click Next Network Connection Wizard Connection Availability ou may make the new connection available to all users or just yourself You may make this connection available to all users or keep it only for your own use A connection stored in pour profile will not be available unless you are logged on Create this connection For all users O Only for myself lt Back Figure 2 16 Connection Availability 8 Call this connection exactly as AP 3 Click Finish _1 must be exactly as shown Network Connection Wizard Co alet
23. Phase RecordBase Database RecordBase mdb elect Add and choose the record to be added The Records Found hould be up dated showing that you have added a new record For ormation refer to the RecordBase View User Manual I RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation The section Planning Your Installation is common to both Windows 2000 and Windows XP For Windows 2000 server setup details and installation mstruetions refer to RecordBase Central Station Setup Overview for Windows 20007 on page 2 3 and Detailed Server Installation for Windows 2000 ompage 2 4 For Windows XP server setup details and installationansttuctions refer to Re cordBase Central Station Setup Overview for Windows XP on page 2 14 and Detailed Server Installation for Windows SP or page 2 15 Planning Your Installation This section describes RecordBase installation and the available choices For system requirements see What You Need T o Set Up RecordBase on page 1 3 During Server software installation there are two options Full Server Instal lation and RecordBase Tools Only Full Server Full Server installation installs th core server database files and RecordBase Tools You should instal only One instance of Full Server on your entire net work This computer must have TCP IP capability RecordBase Tools RecordBase Tools consists of two modules Rec
24. S Routing and Remote Access Offers rout Disable Localsy Runas Service Enables st Started omati alsy Rs Security Accounts Manager Stores sec Started omati Localsys Rs Server Provides D Started LocalSy lt Es Smart Card Manages 4 LocalSy Es Smart Card Helper Provides s LocalSy e SMS Client Service ASMSCli By sms Hardware Inventory Agent LocalSys EE Remote Control Agent atic LocalSy By Still Image Service Automatic LocalSy lt System Event Notification Starke Automatic LocalSy e Task Scheduler Automatic LocalSy lt Sa TCP IP NetBIOS Helper Service Automatic LocalSys Y 4 gt Figure 2 23 RAS Setup 3 If it 1s not double cli ring up Properties set the Start up Type to ice General Log On Service status Stopped Stark Stop Pause Resume fou can specify the start parameters that apply when you start the service from here Start parameters Cancel Apply Figure 2 24 RAS Properties RecordBase Central Station User Manual D02261R01 41 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation 4 Goto Control Panel Network Connections 5 Double click Incoming Connections EJ Network and Dial up Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help E Back gt DI search Folders G tt gt 4 Address ES Network and Dial up Connections Jo z a LE Make New Local Area OPT D I Incoming Connect
25. System Manager by placing a short cut to RecordBase System Manager 1n the Start Menu At present RecordBase System Manager does not support running as a Windows service The RecordBase Central Station modulesfare monitored continuously by the RecordBase System Manager It enstes that the other modules are running and restarts them if required When you run either RecordBase Monitor or RecordBase Collector the status of their link with RecordBaselSystem Manager is shown at the bottom of their window If the status says Comneeted then you know that all the Server mod ules are up and running AStart eS Liew Pro 1 8 32 de Z HI RecordBase Collector T1 RecordB ase Monitor Y Exploring C IW oz Figure 3 1 RecordBas Tray Icon On the Serveramachine if RecordBase Central Station is running there is a small RecordBase icon at the lower right corner of the screen Alternatuy ly yew can use the Windows Task Manager to determine if the Re cordBas modules are running Use the Ctrl Alt and Del keys to bring up this box Select the Task Manager button and go to the Processes tab SystemMan ag rexe should be one of the processes running RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 Stoppin Record RecordBase Central Station D ase 3 Windows NT Task Manager File Options View Windows Help Applications Processes Performance IW FlecordB se Admin RecordBase Admin Ka RecordB ase
26. ase Collector s JED Info tab then select the Collection Rules button ED Collection Rules Gei Enable Polling N IT Sunday T Monday Tuesday Wednesday I Thursday Friday l Saturday Start Call After 0000 End Call Before 2359 Ss CG No Limit Session Limits d Maximum Records Transferred 100 11 339 Time Limit 23 1 23 hours A N Retry Attempts Maximum Attempts 5 11 39 Delay Between Attempts E 1 9 ri o Record Handling Ce Transfer Newest Records First Transfer Oldest Records Firs Enable Collection 4 Collection Time Ea gt can be called at a specified time on any day of the week to poll leve new records n ords that are not already contained in the RecordBase database are trafisferred Call Order Zye can control the order in which recorders are called through the Start Call After field The first recorder to be called is the one with the earliest Start Call After time When that first call is complete a call is placed to the recorder with the next earliest Start Call After time even 1f it is presently later than that time due to a long call with the first recorder If an attempt to communicate with a recorder fails RecordBase will reschedule the call and go on to the next in the queue 4 Late Calls A call window can be defined with the End Call Before parameter which limits how late a call can take place If No Limit s selected the call can take place any time a
27. at the dial in modem is available to receive in coming calls If the dial out modem is busy the call is queued RecordBase transfers all new records from the recorder except where limited by settings DO2261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 4 7 4 Record Collection It uses the same settings to limit the session manage retry attempts and control the transfer process as a RecordBase initiated poll call for details see Polled Record Collection on page 4 5 When setting up recorder initiated record collection on a Cooperative groupyut is important that only the gateway member be set to notify RecordBase The other members of the Cooperative group should not notify when RecordBase receives notification from the gateway member it will automatically fetch re cordings from all of the Cooperative group s members Central Cross Triggering Cross Trigger Process Trigger Rejection Window Cross Trigger Settings 4 8 RecordBase can be set to trigger dynamic swing records Dm modem or LAN on all its recorders in response to an appropriate trigger from one recorder The result is a set of records that gives a synchronize isystem wide snapshot of the disturbance Any of a recorder s detectors can be setito initiate a notification call to RecordBase when triggered A recorder must be in RecordBase sdist to accept an incoming call for details see Adding a Recorder to the List on page 483 A call received fro
28. ctor RecordBas Administrator Server Modules 1 4 RecordBase Central Station consists of a number of software modules that work together In addition to the modules that provide the underlying commu nication and data acquisition functions there are user interface modules used to manage the system Server PC Desktop PC View RecordBase View Ethernet RecordBase RecordBase RecordBase TeR IP RecordBase Collector Administrator Monitor Monitor RecordBase Collector Figure 1 2 RecordBase Modules RecordBase Monitor displays the type and result of the last communication session with eacWIESLA recorder It provides access to the system s commu nication activitWand diagnostic logs The Monitor also has controls to initiate an immediate exoss trigger of all recorders or to initiate a record collection call around The Monitor is used by the system administrator or by general Re cordBasegasers who need basic status information and the ability to initiate ex ceptional record acquisition action It can be run on the Server or an another PC onthe network R cordBase Collector provides control over the system s record collection function It identifies the TESLA recorders and specifies the record collection and cross trigger rules RecordBase Collector is a system administrator s tool and is typically run on the Server although it can be run from any network computer RecordBase Administrator provides database managem
29. d Record Collection oooocccccoccccnccconcnnncnononnconnos 4 7 Recorder Initiated Record Collechon nennen 4 7 Central Cross Triggering nennen nnnnnnen nennen nen 4 8 Manual Cross Triggering ia 4 9 5 Communication Monitoring 222s22un2n0o 5 1 RecordBase Monitor Module 5 1 IED Status n erase 5 2 ACIVIIV LOG WEE 5 3 DIAGNOS IC LOG Er ee ee ae nee 5 4 6 RecordBase Administrator es e00n0nnnnnen 6 1 Record Classification Gvstem nennen nnennnne nennen nnnnnnnn 6 1 Deleting RECO Sisi ee ee 6 2 RecordBase Central Station User Manual Table of Contents RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 Preface Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2007 ERLPhase Power Technologies Ltd All rights reserved Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of ERT Phase Power Technologies Ltd is strictly forbidden This manual is part of a complete set of product documentation that includes detailed drawings and operation Users should evaluatedheanformation in the context of the complete set of product documentation and their particular applications ERLPhase assumes no liability for any meidental indirect or consequential damages arising from the use of thisydocumentation While all information presented is believed tobe reliable and in accordance with accepted engineering practices ERLPhaseymakes no warranties as to the
30. e Trigger the recorder and allow it to call RecordBase e Use RecordBase Monitor to view the call status and activity Procedure Details 1 Verify the Dial Out Connection by checking the preceding instructions Re cordBase only accepts calls from IEDs that are known to it known IEDs appear in RecordBase Monitor s IED list so you must first establish a working connection with an IED RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation 2 Configure the TESLA recorder using TESLA Control Panel to notify Re cordBase when it has new records 3 Trigger the TESLA to generate a record using Control Panel This should force it to call RecordBase 4 Monitor the activity using RecordBase Monitor on the main IED Status screen After the call is complete the Call Type for that IED should e in coming and the Call Status should be new records An entre also appears in the RecordBase Monitor s Activity Log view Testing Database This procedure helps to verify that TESLA recorders caf Suecessfully contact Operation RecordBase and communicate with it This step is onlwapplicable if Record Base has been set up with two modems If your RecordBase system only has one modem skip this section Requirements e TESLA recorder e TESLA Control Panel e RecordBase Monitor e RecordBase Administrator parto RecordBase Central Station installa tion Procedure Overview e This procedure
31. ected Figure 2 7 Network and Dial up Connection 6 Choose the dial in modem to allow incomir Incoming Connections Properties General Users Networking Incoming connections Allow incoming connections anlk ss Devices 108 U S Robotics 56K Fa O D Properties slo make private connections to my computer q through the Internet or other network how icons on taskbar when connected Figure 2 8 Incoming Connections Properties 7 Go to the Users tab and allow the tesla2000 user to connect RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation Incoming Connections Properties O amp Administrator b tesla tesla2000 Figure 2 9 TESLA onnection 8 Go to the ng tab ensure Internet Protocol TCP IP is checked se lect it and chi roperties de oy oY 4 DO2261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 7 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation Incoming Connections Properties Internet BEES TCP IP E amp ca File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks MM Si Client for Microsoft Networks Figure 2 10 Networking Prop sities 9 Uncheck t 10 Check th 192 168 1 Ow callers to access my local area network CP IP addresses and enter a From address of and a To address of 192 168 102 180 llow calling computer to specify its own IP address Figure 2 11
32. ection The connection will be saved in the Network Connections folder Figure 2 35 Completing the New Connection Wizard RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation 9 Click Properties in the Connect APT RB 1 dialog box that opens Connect APT RR 1 e Me only Anyone who uses this computer Show icon in notification area when connected Figure 2 37 Choose Modem DO2261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 23 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation 10 Select the Options tab and ensure the Settings match for details see Figur 2 38 Options Properties on page 2 24 APT_RB_1 Properties Dialing options Display progress while connecting _ Prompt for name and password certificate etc C Include Windows logon domain Redialing options Redial attempts 3 Time between redial attempts Soon _ Redial if line is dropped Advanced custom settings Using these settings requires a knowledge gen S q 4 g Settings of security protocols Se Interactive logon and scripting Figure 2 39 Security Properties 12 Cancel the Connect APT RB _ 1 dialog box that appears RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation Commissioning and Verification of RecordBase Communication must be tes
33. en the Record Classification window by selecting the menu me d Record Classification 2 Close the Record Classification window when done Changes are sure ically saved Deleting Records b use and e Delete records can y for a contin lock of records To delete a record select the record from the record list usin select the Delete button in the main Windows toolbar or key You are prompted for confirmation before deletin be selected by using the mouse while holding down th uous block of records or the Ctrl key for a non con C 1 ti RecordBase Central Station User Manual D02261R01 41 Index DO2261R01 41 A Adding recorder to the list 4 3 records form Control Panel 1 6 Administrator module 1 4 6 1 C Collector module 1 4 4 1 Control Panel 1 5 Cross triggering central 4 8 D Data storage 2 3 l IED status 5 2 Installation L LAN connection 2 2 selection of a server comp Licenses 1 4 Logs activity 5 3 diagnostic 5 record collection O KS 1 4 Grego connection 2 2 ork protocol 2 2 P Polled record collection 4 5 R Record classification system 6 1 Record Collection manual 4 7 recorder initiated 4 7 RecordBase administrator 1 4 database 1 2 features 1 1 modules 1 4 er 1 2 modems and telephone lines TCP IP 2 2 network connection 2 2 ools 2 1 planning 2 1 x Monitor 1 4 5 1 monitor 1 4 server 1 4 amp system description
34. ent tools including record deletion modification and import The Administrator is a system ad ministrator s tool and must be run on the Server The Server Modules are a set of software components that control the automat ed record collection and communication functions They run continuously on the Server machine and form the core of the RecordBase system RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 1 System Overview RecordBase Versus TESLA Control Panel Running Control Panel on the RecordBase Central Station DO2261R01 41 TESLA Control Panel software is the basic user interface for the TESLAfTe corders to configure and control the recorder RecordBase does not replac amp ith s function TESLA Control Panel version 2 1 or greater is required to configure a TESLA to work with RecordBase via modem ThiSwersion contains settings to control TESLA calls to RecordBase to report swing triggers or to initiate record transfer TESLA Control Panel version 3 6 or greater is required to configure TESLA to work with RecordBase via LAN As an alternative to the above TESLA 3000 Control Panel v1 0 or above can be used Control Panel may be run on the RecordBase Central Station computer and make use of the Server s outgoMigamod m or LAN card to communicate with recorders If using a modem the Servermusthaye an APT MODEM dial up network configuration for TESLA Control Panel to use refer to TESLA User Manual for fur
35. ew Us ual for further instructions Record Classification System ew define a record classification system for la belling records Each recor e manually assigned a classification when it has been analyzed The cla assigned using the Classification pick list Up to 10 classes ca 4 ined Enter the text for each class in the Name column RecordBase Administrat BR 4 RecordBase dmin RecordBase Admin Iof ES ap e dd ports hadd GB Delete Export CB zerd H aeto A Es gt ager Tims Type Record llame 2001 03 14 09 50 08 53381 XCEL tir 7124144 9 Trige ne 2001 03 14 09 50 08 533 ar d aes 59 17 fault Start Time 2001 03 14 09 49 48 533 4 31 000 auf 20i 4 31 31 er y Pa zu ie orita 2001 03 23 14 14 13 000 BDGSSS faut nt ID unspecified Classification unclassified Cavinti hh TECI A ANNAN AANDAG NO atin hiama Di itfal Disma l N Ke 3 00 816 cifieo bee no ES Record Classification Number Name 2 Mot Yet Analyzed 3 Normal Operation 4 Marginal Operation 5 Incorrect Operation 6 Requires Further Investigation 1999 06 25 18 24 31 484 Boswell 4 fault and swing Records Found 11 ro Lee a Ven MEIKE C Between 2001 Jan 01 FormView Record al 1 ob Loree o 9 Figure 6 1 Record Classification Window D02261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 6 1 6 RecordBase Administrator 1 Op
36. fter the Start Call After time DO2261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 4 5 4 Record Collection Limiting Record Transfers Call Scheduling Record Transfer Order Erasing Records from the Recorder after Transfer 4 6 You can limit the call session by the Maximum Records Transferred settings This limits the number of records that can be transferred during the call and Time Limit of each call If a call to a recorder is unsuccessful for example due to a busy signal the call will be rescheduled Ifa call to another recorder can be made RecordBase will automatically switch to that call If not RecordBase will try the same re corder again The Delay Between Attempts setting can be used to emsure a min imum interval between call attempts to the same recorder he Maximum Attempts setting limits the number of times a call is retried The Transfer Newest Oldest Records First selectiondets you determine how RecordBase should sequence record transfer when ther amp are multiple records available This is important if you have placed limitsien4he number of records that can be transferred in a session or on the d rati6n of a call You have the option of automatically erasing r cords from a recorder after they have been transferred and verified tobe whole and error free Deletion of the record on the recorder takes place only after the integrity of the transferred record has been verified using descor detecting CRC
37. hone Number C LAN IF Address o Co Not Connect DO2261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 25 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation Testing the Dial In and or Incoming LAN Connection 2 Select the newly created IED from the list and the Edit button Ensure th phone number or IP address is correct and select the Get Information Fr IED button RecordBase should start calling the IED within ten seconds Edit tep ES Unit ID Dorsey H IED Serial IED Type Tesla amp Location Dorsey Station N Communication r Ce Modem Phone Number H 234 CLAN IF Address eg alia thd eed C Do Not Connect o TTT Get EC Fran IED A A A Figure 2 41 Edit IED 3 During the call use se Monitor to view the status When the call c ends if all goespwt Puso column should say successful and the unit s UnitID should have been automatically filled in There will also be an ent r this operation in Monitor s Activity Log view This proced res that TESLA recorders can successfully dial into Re cordBase an unicate with it This step is only applicable if RecordBase has been Set up With two modems or if it communicates with TESLA recorders ove EN f your RecordBase system only has one modem skip this section irem A recorder ESLA Control Panel nts Ka Monitor oy Procedure Overview e Configure the TESLA recorder to notify RecordBase of new records
38. igure 5 1 RecordBase Collector Connected D02261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 5 1 5 Communication Monitoring IED Status IED Status Tab Last Call Call Type Call Status rid RecordBase Monitor Location Last Call Call Type cross trigger TESLA Test Unit 1 to Fri Jun 09 2000 10 38 02 a manual pick TESLA Test Unit 2 bottom Fri Jun 09 2000 10 40 05 Cross Trigger Collect Now Print Connected Figure 5 2 IED Status The status of the last call made with ea rder is shown under the JED Sta tus tab of RecordBase Monitor all column indicates the reason for the most recent call with the rec order The Call Result column shows dynamic status information during a call the call is over it indicates the outcome of the call See table followin all Status Application y_ N Call Type Scheduled Pick up nnecting fetching ID fetching list A scheduled record pick e scheduled failed successful up fetching records A record pick up in response to New Records notification from an IED Connecting fetching ID fetching list re scheduled failed successful fetching records 3 Record Pick up Connecting fetching ID fetching list A record pick up after a re scheduled failed successful cross trigger fetching records Manual Pick up Connecting fetching ID fetching list A manua
39. ini e Network A A on Wizard he name you want to use for this connection APT PR o create this connection and save it in the ork and Dial up Connections folder click Finish To edit this connection in the Network and Dial up Connections folder select it click File and then click Properties T Add a shortcut to my desktop lt Back Cancer Figure 2 17 Connection Name RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 11 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation 9 Click Properties in the Connect APT RR 1 dialog box that opens O Connect APT RB_1 El ES O User name Password mj Save password Arey ane Phere Corny lis Une aia me Fr Show km in taskbar hen connected Figure 2 19 Choose Modem RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation 10 Select the Security tab and set it to run the script RBtesla scp Click O APT_RB_1 Properties Allow unsecured password fee Soomees use ao baaa mena o lara aanraai r tegue data encima aca mece Jema tiese setings EMESA Kru en Ge aisect pataca Figure 2 20 Sec 11 Cancel the ect APT RB_1 dialog box that appears DO2261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 13 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation RecordBase Central Station Setup Overview for Windows XP RecordBase with One Modem Overview Reco
40. ion 7 Click the Create button and close the New User dialog box RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 Remote Access Service RAS Setup D02261R01 41 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation Remote Access Service RAS Setup is only necessary for installations with two modems IEDs are allowed to call in and out Skip this section if you d need modem access to from recorders 1 Goto Control Panel Administrative Tools Services 2 Check the status of Routing and Remote Access service The start up type should be set to Automatic and its status should be Started oh Services Tree Figure 2 5 RAS Setup 3 Ifit is not double cli Services Local Routing and Remote Access Service status Stark Stop Pause Resume ou can specify the start parameters that apply when pon start the service m Start parameters y Remote Access Auto Connectio Bo Remote Administrator Service Ey Remote Procedure Call RPC Es Remote Procedure Call RPC L Remote Registry Service Es Removable Storage Ss Routing and Remote Access Sy Runds Service Be Security Accounts Manager Rs Server Es Smart Card Es Smart Card Helper Es sms Client Service 4 SMS Remote Control Agent By Still Image Service Sy System Event Notification Bs Task Scheduler S84 TCP IP NetBIOS Helper Service 4 NT Sustems2 evchost exe k neteyvcs Automatic Stopped from here
41. ion Connection Connections Figure 2 25 Network Connections 6 Choose the dial in modem to allow 1 calls a a a Incoming Connections Properties HCF S6K Modem Figure 2 26 Incoming Connections Properties DO2261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 17 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation 7 Go to the Users tab and allow the tesla2000 user to connect Incoming Connections Properties m File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks C Client for Microsoft Networks Uninstall Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication Description Transmission Control ProtocolIntemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Figure 2 28 Networking Properties 9 Uncheck the Allow callers to access my local area network RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation 10 Check the Specify TCP IP addresses and enter a From address of 192 168 102 160 and a To address of 192 168 102 180 11 Uncheck the Allow calling computer to specify its own IP address O 4 incoming TCP IP Properties Tal E Network access C Allow callers to access my local area network TCP IP address assignment Assign TCP IP addresses automatically using DHCP
42. l office network Connect to an existing home or small office network or set up a new one Connect directly to another computer using your serial parallel or infr set up this computer so that other computers can connect to it Network Connection How do you want to gaii Figure 2 32 Network Connection 6 Type in the name APT_RB_1 exactly as shown Click Next RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation New Connection Wizard Specify a name for this connection to your workplace Type a name for this connection in the following box Company Name APTRB_1 For example you could type the name of your workplace orthe name of a server you will connect to Figure 2 33 Connection Name DO2261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 21 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation 7 Leave the Phone Number to Dial as blank Click Next New Connection Wizard Phone Number to Dial What is the phone number you will use to make this connection Type the phone number below Phone number You might need to include a 1 orthe area code or both if you are not sure you need the extra numbers dial the phone number on your telephone If you hear a modem sound the number dialed is comect 8 Click Finish New Connection Wizard he New Connection have successfully completed the steps needed to Ate the following conn
43. l record pick up re scheduled failed successful user pressed the Collect fetching records Now button Cross Trigger Connecting fetching ID re A call to cross trigger an scheduled failed triggering IED triggered Incoming Fetching ID failed successful cross An incoming call from an trigger new records IED Synchronization Connecting fetching ID re A call to fetch an IED s scheduled failed successful identification RecordBase Central Station User Manual D02261R01 41 5 Communication Monitoring Activity Log ra RecordBase Monitor IED Status Activity Log Diagnostics Log Fri Jun 09 2000 10 40 55 Fred lt collection started Fri Jun 09 2000 10 40 51 Barney lt collection successful amp Fri Jun 09 2000 10 40 05 Barney lt collection started Fri Jun 09 2000 10 39 45 Barney gt record collection requested Fri Jun 09 2000 10 38 32 Bamey manual collection in 180 seconds Fri Jun 09 2000 10 38 32 Bamey lt cross trigger successful Fri Jun 09 12 37 32 Fri Jun 09 2000 10 38 05 Barney lt cross trigger started Fri Jun 09 12 37 3 Fri Jun 09 2000 10 38 02 Fred manual collection in 180 seconds Fri Jun 09 2000 10 38 02 Fred lt cross trigger successful Fri Jun 09 12 37 32 Fri Jun 09 2000 10 37 35 Fred lt cross trigger started Fri Jun 09 12 37 32 Fri Jun 09 2000 10 37 32 manual cross trigger accepted Fri Jun O94 23 Fri Jun 09 2000 10 36
44. le Cross Triggering of Other IEDs selector allows or prevents trigger reports of a recorder from initiating records on other units RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 TESLA 3000 Cooperative Mode 4 Record Collection The Retrieve Cross Triggered Records Immediately setting tells RecordBase to call each recorder to pick up the records If this is not enabled the record won t be picked up until the next scheduled poll or until a recorder initiated record transfer call is received When RecordBase cross triggers a TESLA 3000 that is part of a Cooperative group all recorders participating in that group will be automatically triggered It is important that only the gateway TESLA be set to notify cr ss trigger RecordBase The other members of the Cooperative group Shouldad0t be set to do this Manual Cross Triggering D02261R01 41 You can manually initiate time coordinating cross triggering of dynamic swing records on all the recorders Use the Cross Trigger button under the JED Statusyof the RecordBase Monitor utility to do this for details see RecordBas Monitor Module on page 5 1 The Cross Trigger button initiates a Calltto each recorder and issues a com mand to captures a dynamic swing cec td The trigger time for all the records isthe time at which the Cross Trigger but ton was selected All recorderstarercalled regardless of any selections made in the record list Note that manual crossArigger
45. m a record er not on the list is declined andgthe error iMlogged in the Diagnostic Log RecordBase must have a LAN eonnection or a separate dial in mo dem to receive incoming calls from a recorder for details see Mo dems and Telephone Lines on page 2 2 and Network Connection on page 2 2 When the incommngeall is received RecordBase checks the recorder s event log If a new central cross trigger event is found RecordBase initiates record ing on the other recorders by calling them and issuing swing trigger com mands The swifig trigger command includes the time stamp of the initiating event Each fecorder goes back in its 20 minute swing data running buffer and cap tures a record for the same time frame using the time stamp as its trigger time and n luding pre trigger and post trigger data according to the recorder s con figuted recording parameters If the swing trigger command cannot be delivered to a recorder while the data 18 Still present in the 20 minute buffer that unit will not be able to provide a recording To avoid needless loading of the communication channels RecordBase ig nores triggers whose time stamp 1s within 10 seconds of any previous trigger Ignored triggers are reported in the Diagnostic Log Settings to control the RecordBase swing cross trigger handling are available as part of the collection rules for details see for details see Figure 4 6 Collec tion Rules on page 4 5 The Enab
46. mputer providing the core RecordBase functionality Server Module Function RecordBase System Manager MainServer module Handles start up and shutdown monitorsithe other modules handles inter module communication RecordBase Collection Manager Record collection and cross triggering RecordBase Session Manager Communication with recorder via modem RecordBase LAN Session Manager Communication with recorder via LAN RecordBase Logfile Manager Activity and diagnostic logs RecordBase Database Manager Interface to database The Server modules ruminvisibly as background processes on your computer they do not hav la use r interface window You interact with them using the RecordBase Monitor and RecordBase Col lector modules op the server or on another computer that has a TCP IP link with the Server DO2261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 3 1 3 RecordBase Central Station Details Starting Monitoring and Stopping the Server Software Starting RecordBase Modules Checking RecordBase 3 2 The RecordBase System Manager module handles system start up and shut down automatically starting or stopping other server modules as required To start the server software run RecordBase System Manager by launching it through the Start menu Start gt Program Files gt NxtPhase gt RecordBase Serv er gt RecordBase SystemManager You can configure your computer to automatically start RecordBase
47. ntification Services Protocols Adapters Bindings A Pl Windows uses the following information to identify your computer on the network You may change t this computer and the workgroup or domain that i appear in Open u Computer Name Explore Computer 99 Domain NSA Find Compute Nesssssterssessesssctsssescessoesces Man Network Disconnect H Create Shote Rename ES a N e g Step 2 Select the Identification tab er Computer WA Step 1 Right click Network Neighborheod to select Properties Figure 4 2 Id The Server identifcation is the text in the Computer Name field IED Info Server Info Log Info Server ID Computer 99 Li Server Status Network Name of the Server Computer Figure 4 3 Collector Module Server Info tab RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 4 Record Collection Collector Collection Status Adding a Recorder to the List D02261R01 41 The Collector shows the status of its communication link with the server in 1 Status Bar at the bottom of its window O If the communication with the server is working the status says cht If it says Not Connected 1 Check that the correct Server ID name or IP address has been entered in the Server Info tab for details see for details see Figure 4 3 CollectorMod ule Server Info tab on page 4 2 dows Network Neighborhood
48. or general day to day tasks The Server can be set up to use one or two modems to communicate with the recorders The first modem outgoing is used exclusiwely for outgoing calls to the recorders to collect records or initiate a swing ecording The second mo dem incoming is optional and is used for incoming alls from the recorders to report new records or initiate swing cross triggeriag The need for the in coming modem depends on which communication features you plan to use Modem Required Communication Feature Outgoing Schedule polling calls to recorders to collect records Manually nitiate calls to recorders to collect records Manuallginitiate Swing triggering to all recorders Incoming Allows new record notification from recorders Allows cross trigger notification from recorders A connection toYeur LAN is required if you plan to do any of the following e Store your database on a computer other than RecordBase Central Station e Analyze r cords from a computer other than RecordBase Central Station Configure and monitor the record collection process from a computer other than RecogdBase Central Station e Use RecofdBase Central Station to fetch records or to initiate swing trig germaover the LAN e Aflow new record notification or cross trigger notification for recorders Over the LAN You do not need a network connection if you plan to store the data on the server machine and you work with record data only
49. ordBase Collector and Re cordBase Monitor These modules may be installed on the server or any net work Computer ZO allow the administration of RecordBase Central Station remotely Ehe network computer must have a TCP IP link with the Server You mayrun approximately 15 simultaneous instances of Collector and Monitor The fable below summarizes the functionality of RecordBase Tools for details see Record Collection on page 4 1 and Communication Monitoring on page 5 b Module Functionality RecordBase Monitor Monitors communication with recorders Manually initiates system wide swing trigger Initiates manual collection of records from a recorder RecordBase Collector Defines recorders and communication parameters Sets record collection times and rules Provides a way to shut down RecordBase Sets the number of logfile entries DO2261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 1 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Installation Selection of a Server Computer Modems and Telephone Lines Network Connection TCP IP 2 2 To use RecordBase s automatic record collection capability we recommend that you either dedicate a computer to run RecordBase Central Station or en sure that other programs that run on the shared computer are known and pre dictable We do not recommend installing RecordBase Central Station on a computer that runs numerous different software packages onone that is used f
50. orders two modems one for calling TESLA recorders and another for accepting calls from TESLA recorders or EAN RecordBase can also use a combination of modems and LAN In this case RecordBase calls TESLA recorders for record collection 1 Install Server software from the CD ROM 2 Define IEDs for details see Addingia Recorder to the List on page 4 3 3 If desired allow remote Computers to access the RecordBase Database by creating a share on the databasertolder C ProgramFiles NxtPhase Record Base database 5 Ensure Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later is applied In this case ReeordBase is not only able to call TESLA recorders but is also able to receive calls from them In addition to the above steps perform the fol lowing 1 Create anew user account on the server machine for the TESLA recorders for d tails See New User Account Setup on page 2 4 2 InGentrolPanel Administrative Tools Services ensure that the Routing and Remote Access service 1s set to run automatically and modems are con figured and functional for details see Remote Access Service RAS Set upon page 2 5 In addition to or instead of modems RecordBase has the ability to call TES LA Recorders and receive calls from them over the LAN 1 Follow the steps according to RecordBase with One Modem Overview on page 2 3 starting with step 1 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 3 2 RecordBase Central Station and Tools Ins
51. ou can also run RecordBase View on the same computer as RecordBase Central Station The RecordBase database 1s based on Microsoft Access Data 1s stored in a sin gle central Access database file maintained by RecordBase Central Station and RecordBase Administrator RecordBase View is implemented using a run time version of Microsoft Access It provides access to the RecordBase data base Multiple access to the central database file is controlled through record locking to ensure data integrity Because RecordBase View uses a run time version of Access you do not need to have Access installed on either the Cen RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R01 41 1 System Overview tral Station or any computer running RecordBase View If you do have a copy of Access you can use it to create your own reports and displays What You Need To Set Up RecordBase RecordBase Central For RecordBase Central Station Station e A Pentium PC running Windows 2000 or Windows XP For Modem Communication e One or two Windows compatible modems internal or external with tele phone lines One modem for outgoing calls to recorders requited Second modem for incoming calls from recordersfonly required if incoming calls via modem are to be supported For LAN Communication e LAN card with the operating system and hardware in use e Storage space suitable for records andgthe database A typical TESLA record is from 100 KB 1 MB FAlternatively
52. rdBase with Two Modems Overview RecordBase with LAN Overview 2 14 This section provides an overview of the steps involved in setting up Record Base Central Station Detailed instructions appear in following sections Decide first whether you wish RecordBase to use one modem for calling TESLA recorders or two modems one for calling TESLA recorders and another for accepting calls from TESLA recorders Theylatter case involves more installation steps In this case RecordBase calls TESLA recorders for record collection 1 Install Server software from the CD ROM 2 Define IEDs for details see Adding a Recordeftto the List on page 4 3 3 If desired allow remote computers to access thegRecordBase Database by creating a share on the database folder C ProgramFiles NxtPhase Record Base database 4 Ensure Windows XP Service Pack hor later is applied In this case RecordBase is not only able to call TESLA recorders but also able to receive calls from them In addition to the above steps perform the follow ing 1 Create a new user account Omthe server machine for the TESLA recorders for details see for det 1ls See Figure 2 22 New Account Information on page 2 15 2 In Control Panel Administrative Tools Services ensure that the Routing and Remot A cc ss service is set to run automatically and modems are con figured and funetional for details see Remote Access Service RAS Set up on page 2216 3 Continue
53. s generate swing recordings having a status of IRIG B unsynehr nized regardless of the state of the unit s IRIG B input RecordBase Central Station User Manual 4 9 5 Communication Monitoring O RecordBase provides information on the current communication status of Q recorder and a log of communications activity and problems through the Re cordBase Monitor module 4 RecordBase Monitor Module N RecordBase Monitor is a utility program that provides Ge n on the com munication between RecordBase and the TESLA reco provides e Time and result of last call made with each Ke e Communication Activity Log e Diagnostic Log e Manual cross triggering of recorders e Manual collection of records fr QF er or on another computer on the ith the server RecordBase Monitor can be run on th network that has a TCP IP con Monitor shows the status of 1tse mmunication link with the server in its Status Bar at the bottom of its winddw tatus Bar should say Connected If it says Not Connected for details see RecordBase Monitor Module on page 5 1 Before you ca RecordBase Monitor on a computer for the first time you muStfirstidentify the network name of the RecordBase Central St sing the RecordBase Collector to set the Server ID field Kat ecordE ase Collector Location Dorsey Station oswell 4 Boswell Station Edif Ridgeway Winnipeg South Eolectionm Hules rea F
54. tallation Detailed Server Installation for Windows 2000 New User Account Setup New User Account setup is only necessary for installations with two modems IEDs are allowed to call in and out 1 In Control Panel Administrative Tools Computer Management open the Lo cal Users and Groups branch and right click Users 4 2 Choose New User from the pop up menu 15 x E Computer Management action view e gt Im 2 2 Name FullName Description 4 E admin A Administrator Built in account for admihisterir Guest Built in account for questa A smsclisvcAccte SMScliSvcAcct DO NOT MOB Systems Me A smsclitoknac e SMSCliToknAcct h ems Me Mj vUSR_ROBER a VSA Server Account Visual Studio 4 Tree Computer Management Local E E System Tools E Event Viewer Y System Information F Performance Logs and Alerts Shared Folders Device Manager E Local Users and Groups Gr E KI Storage View gt Disk M Re Disko Refresh 3 Logica Export List 2 Remos 000 El Ba Services Help Creates a new Local User account Figure 2 3 New User 3 Create anew co ith the name tesla2000 type password as T3S5A3720 firm Uncheck hange password at next logon 5 Check Use change password Confirm password 7 User must change password at next logon IV User cannot change password AAA DT TE IT Account is disabled Figure 2 4 New Account Informat
55. ted to verify that RecordBase is configured properly Before RecordBase can communicate with a remote TESLA recording system the recorders must have Firmware version 2 1 or greater for modem communication or version 3 6 or greater for LAN communication and RecordBase Central Station must be running during the verification process To run RecordBase Central Station select Start gt Program Files gt NxtPhase gt RecordBase gt RecordBase System Manager Sing e the Server modules run invisibly in the background the blue RecerdBase icon at the bottom right corner indicates a running RecordBas Central Station Testing the Dial Out This procedure verifies that RecordBase is able to dial out and communicate EES with remote TESLA recorders It applies whether Your RecordBase system communicates with TESLA recorders using ntodefas or LAN Requirements e TESLA recorder e RecordBase Collector e RecordBase Monitor Procedure Overview e Define a TESLA recorderto RecordBase e Initiate a call from RetordBase to the TESLA recorder If the call succeeds RecordBase automatically fetches its UnitID and Serial Number Procedure Details 1 Run RecordBase Collector and create a New IED by selecting the New but ton and inptitats Becation and Phone Number or IP address Select OK to exit the New dialog box Setup New IED x nit ID unknown erial E ED e Tesla Location unknown E munication Modem P
56. the database and records can be located on a network drive e Network connection that Supports the TCP IP protocol required only if the database and records ate stored on a network drive LAN communica tion with TESLA is required e Data backup facility recommended if you are storing TESLA records on the server and there is no network based backup facility To display records onthe Server the computer should also meet the require ments for RecordBase View e Pentium class processor at 200 MHz or better is recommended e Displayadapter that supports 800 x 600 small fonts mode is the minimum e 64 MB or greater is recommended e Printer optional RecordBase View Pentium class processor at 200 MHz or better is recommended Tools Gon Windows 2000 or XP Network connection to the Server that supports the TCP IP protocol e Display adapter that supports 800 x 600 small fonts mode is the minimum e 64 MB or greater is recommended e Printer optional but a print driver is required to view the report summary TESLA Recorders e TESLA 2000 Recorders with Firmware v2 1 or higher are required to work with RecordBase using modem communication e TESLA 2000 Recorders with Firmware v3 6 or higher are required to work with RecordBase using LAN communication e RecordBase supports all versions of TESLA 3000 DO2261R01 41 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 1 3 1 System Overview RecordBase Modules RecordBase Monitor RecordBase Colle
57. ther details Set 1uAPIte use the same modem as RecordBase uses for dial out When Control Pa el is using the modem RecordBase is unable to use it Re cordBase treats thisaS a failed call attempt and follows its configured call retry rules If the maximum number of retries is reached RecordBase abandons the call attempt If RecordBase is using the call out modem when you try to connect to a record er using Control Panel Control Panel reports a communication error You can try again when RecordBase has finished with the modem your system is set up to receive modem calls from recorders ex tended use of the outgoing Server modem by Control Panel could re sult in missed cross triggers or record transfers If your system is set up to receive LAN calls from recorders this is not an issue RecordBase Central Station User Manual 1 5 1 System Overview Addin from Records ontrol Panel It is possible to manually add a record that has been transferred from a record using Control Panel to RecordBase In Control Panel select the desired re from the Records List and use the Save As button to place the file on a def or a shared directory Use RecordBase Administrator to add the record t database You can also use RecordBase View to add records to the RecordBase Central Station database To add a record run RecordBase View and op Open O F From the drop down menu select the RecordBase database ram Files Nxt
58. up to 100 TESLA recorders 2002 Oct 30 v1 1b Supports the latest version of record produced by the TESLA recorder 2002 May 06 v1 1a Increased maximum size of the IED phone number to 50 characters Corrected handling of records with gt 100 events 2001 May 04 v1 1 Uses RecordBase View as the Server s record user inter face 2001 Feb 13 v1 0 First release RecordBase Central Station User Manual iil Version Descriptions RecordBase Central Station User Manual Revision History Date mantel Changes from Previous Version Version 4 2008 Feb 29 v1 4 Rev1 Branded to ERLPhase 2007 Apr 13 v1 4 Update to RecordBase v1 4 2005 Aug 31 v1 3 Update to RecordBase v1 3 2003 Apr 17 v1 2 Update to RecordBase v1 2 2002 Oct 30 v1 1 Rev 4 Update to include new feat 2002 May v1 1 Rev 3 dy format es Add to version descripti 2002 May 09 v1 1 Rev 2 Incorporate Addendum 2001 May 04 v1 1 Manual reflects 2001 Feb 13 4 A S X 4 RecordBase Central Station User Manual v1 0 5 S D02261R01 41 Using This Guide This User Manual describes the installation and operation of RecordBase Ceng tral Station software It is intended to support the first time user and clarify the details of the equipment RecordBase View the record database and graphics tool ISidescrib d in a sep arate user manual
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