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1. The Server can be set up to use one or two modems to communicate with the recorders The first modem outgoing 1s used exclusively for outgoing calls to the recorders to collect records or initiate a swing recording The second mo dem incoming is optional and is used for incoming calls from the recorders to report new records or initiate swing cross triggering The need for the in coming modem depends on which communication features the user plans to use Table 2 2 Communication with the Recorder Modem Required Communication Feature Outgoing Schedule polling calls to recorders to collect records Manually initiate calls to recorders to collect records Manually initiate swing triggering to all recorders Incoming Allows new record notification from recorders Allows cross trigger notification from recorders A connection to the LAN is required if the user plans to do any of the follow ing e Store the database on a computer other than RecordBase Central Station e Analyze records from a computer other than RecordBase Central Station Configure and monitor the record collection process from a computer other than RecordBase Central Station e Use RecordBase Central Station to fetch records or to initiate swing trig gering over the LAN e Allow new record notification or cross trigger notification for recorders over the LAN If the user plans to store the data on the server machine and work with record data only
2. tesla2000 user to connect 9 Check Always allow directly connected devices such as handheld comput ers to connect without providing a password 2 8 RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO02261R02 20 DO2261R02 20 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation amp Incoming Connections Properties Ml EX tesla2000 teslaZ000 Note that other factors such as a disabled user account may affect a user s ability to connect A Require all users to secure their passwords and data Figure 2 7 TESLA User Connection 10 Go to the Networking tab ensure Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 1s checked select 1t and click Properties RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 9 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation L Incoming Connections Properties CIS Intemet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 Ll File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks QoS Packet Scheduler Descrioti wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Figure 2 8 Networking Properties ll Uncheck the Allow callers to access my local area network 12 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 13 Uncheck the Allow calling computer to specify its own IP address L Incoming IP Properties x Network access Allow callers to access my local area network From 192 168 102
3. 160 To 192 168 102 180 Total 21 E Allow calling computer to specify its own IP address ok 1 coma Figure 2 9 TCP IP Address 2 10 RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO02261R02 20 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation 14 Click OK to close the Incoming IP Properties dialog box 15 Click OK to close the Incoming Connections Properties dialog box Skip this section if the user doesn t need modem access to recorders DO2261R02 20 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 11 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation 2 4 RecordBase Central Station Setup Overview for Windows XP RecordBase with 1 Modem Overview RecordBase with 2 Modems Overview RecordBase with LAN Overview 2 12 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 The latter case involves more installation steps In this case RecordBase calls TESLA recorders for record collection l Install Server software from the CD ROM 2 Define IEDs for details see Adding a Recorder to the List on page 4 4 3 If desired allow remote computers to access the RecordBase Database by creating a share on the database folder C Documen
4. Network protocol 2 2 P Polled record collection 4 7 R Record classification system 6 2 Record Collection manual 4 10 recorder initiated 4 11 RecordBase administrator 1 5 database 1 3 features 1 2 modules 1 5 Monitor 1 5 5 1 monitor 1 5 server 1 5 system description 1 3 Recorder initiated record collection 4 11 Records deleting 6 3 S Server modules 1 5 3 1 Set Up RecordBase Client 1 4 Software server 1 3 system requirements 1 ix hardware 1 ix operating system 1 ix T TCP IP 2 2 Tools 2 1 V Version descriptions 1 vii RecordBase Central Station User Manual
5. 1 00 10 852K Microsoft Access SessionManager exe 1 00 3 336K RecordBase Session SmcGui exe 1 00 2 904K Symantec CMC SmcGui SystemManager exe 1 00 1 564K RecordBase System taskhost exe 1 00 860K Host Process for Wi taskhost exe 1 00 1 980K Host Process for Wi taskmgr exe 1 02 1 664K Windows Task Mana winlogon exe 1 00 1 064 K wuaucit exe 1 00 1 164K Windows Update gt End Task Switch To New Task Ee Show processes from all users End Process Processes 50 CPU Usage 3 Physical Memory 35 Processes 49 CPU Usage 5 Physical Memory 35 Figure 3 2 Task Manager Check if Remote Access Server is running using Start gt Control Panel gt Admin istrative Tools when viewed by small icons gt Services To shutdown RecordBase Central Station use RecordBase Collector s Shut down button under it s Server Info tab 3 3 RecordBase Central Station Database DO2261R02 20 RecordBase System Manager module starts stops and adds new records to the database automatically The central database is maintained in a Microsoft Access data file called RB mdb in the default directory C Users Public Public Documents ERL Phase RecordBase Server database for Windows 7 and C Documents and Settings All Users Shared Documents ERLPhase RecordBase Server data base for Windows XP The records uploaded from the recorders are stored here The RecordBase Central Station database is a shared database allowing access by multip
6. 3 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation RecordBase In addition to or instead of modems RecordBase has the ability to call TES with LAN LA Recorders and receive calls from them over the LAN Overview 1 Follow the steps according to RecordBase with 1 Modem Overview on page 2 3 starting with step 1 2 3 Detailed Server Installation for Windows 7 New User New User Account setup is only necessary for installations with two modems Account Setup IEDs are allowed to call in and out l From Windows Control Panel select Category from the view by drop down box and go to System and Security Administrative Tools Computer Man agement 2 Under Local Users and Groups right click on Users and choose New Us er from the pop up menu 2 Computer Management o 5 Is File Action View Help e Mb EA K Computer Management Local Name a System Tools Task Scheduler Event Viewer Shared Folders a ZE Local Users and Groups BE Usq Grd New User if System Tools Ga La Storage More Actions gt E Services and Applications Refresh a EZ Storage Help t Disk Management Es Services and Applications Creates a new Local User account Figure 2 1 New User 3 Create a new user account with the name tesla2000 type password as T3S5A3720 and confirm 4 Uncheck User must change password at next logon 5 Check User cannot change password 6 Chec
7. 4 Record Collection RecordBase Collector can be run on the Server or on any computer on the LAN that has a TCP IP link with the server Runni ng If RecordBase Collector is running on the same computer as RecordBase Cen RecordBase tral Station then skip this section Collector the Running the RecordBase Collector for the first time set the Server ID under First Time the Server Info tab to the name of the computer running RecordBase Central Station Alternatively type in the IP address of the computer running Record Base System Manager if it is known To determine the name of the computer running RecordBase Central Station gO Ir y Control Panel All Control Panel Items gt System Control Panel H SE i a View basic information about your computer Device Manager Windows edition Remote settings Windows 7 Professional System protection Copyright 2009 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Se Advanced system settings Get more features with a new edition of Windows 7 System Rating bei Your Windows Experience Index needs to be refreshed Processor Intel R Core TM 2 Duo CPU E8435 3 06GHz 3 06 GHz Installed memory RAM 2 00 GB m L System type 32 bit Operating System Pen and Touch No Pen or Touch Input is available for this Display E RecordBase Collector En RecordBase Monitor en een Computer name Windows Change settings fi Full computer name Windows gt
8. Central Station must be running during the verification process To run RecordBase Central Station select Start gt All Programs gt ERLPhase gt RecordBase gt RecordBase System Manager Since the Server modules run invisibly in the background the blue RecordBase icon at the bottom right corner indicates a running RecordBase Central Station To communicate with a remote TESLA 3000 4000 recording system the recorders must have Firmware version 1 0 or greater This procedure verifies that RecordBase is able to dial out and communicate with remote TESLA recorders It applies whether the RecordBase system com municates with TESLA recorders using modems or LAN Requirements e TESLA recorder e RecordBase Collector e RecordBase Monitor Procedure Overview e Define a TESLA recorder to RecordBase e Initiate a call from RecordBase 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 input its Location and Phone Number or IP address 2 The TCP IP Port Selection dropdown is used to define the port that Record Base uses to communicate with a TESLA 3 Select 2000 for the following e TESLA 2000 e TESLA 3000 having firmware prior to version 2 6 e TESLA 4000 having firmware prior to version 1 4 e Select 7631 for all TESLA 4000 having firmware 1 4 or higher and TESLA 3000 having
9. Monitor RecordBase Collector RecordBase Administrator Server Modules DO2261R02 20 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 RecordBase View RecordBase Monitor Er RecordBase View RecordBase Administrator Ethernet RecordBase TCP IP Monitor RecordBase Collector RecordBase Collector Figure 1 2 RecordBase Modules RecordBase Monitor displays the type and result of the last communication session with each TESLA recorder It provides access to the system s commu nication activity and diagnostic logs The Monitor also has controls to initiate an immediate cross trigger of all recorders or to initiate a record collection call around The Monitor is used by the system administrator or by general Re cordBase users 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 on the network RecordBase 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
10. Switch to Classic View 1f it is not in Classic View and go to Administrative Tools Computer Management open the Local Users and Groups branch and right click Users 2 Choose New User from the pop up menu EI Computer Management m File Action View Window Help e gt m EBE B Mame DL System Tools E go Event viewer SG storage sharga Folders Services and Applications Local Users and Groups lr New User Ce Perf New Window From Here Refresh fs Remi Hel Disk L y Disk Management s Services and Applications Creates a new Local User account Figure 2 10 New User 3 Create a new user account with the name tesla2000 type password as T3S5A3720 and confirm 4 Uncheck User must change password at next logon 5 Check User cannot change password Check Password never expires DO2261R02 20 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation User name tesla 000 Full name Description Confirm password Account is disabled Figure 2 11 New Account Information 7 Click the Create button and close the New User dialog box Remote Access Remote Access Service RAS Setup is only necessary for installations with Service RAS two modems IEDs are allowed to call in and out Skip this section if the user Setu p doesn t need modem access to from recorders 1 From Windows Control Panel click on Switch to Classic View if it is not in Cl
11. a recorder initiated re cord transfer call is received RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R02 20 TESLA 3000 4000 Cooperative Mode A Record Collection When RecordBase cross triggers a TESLA 3000 4000 that is part of a Coop erative group all recorders participating in that group will be automatically triggered It s important that only the gateway TESLA be set to notify cross trigger RecordBase The other members ofthe Cooperative group should not be set to do this 4 7 Manual Cross Triggering DO2261R02 20 You can manually initiate time coordinating cross triggering of dynamic swing records on all the recorders Use the Cross Trigger button under the ZED Status of the RecordBase Monitor utility to do this for details see RecordBase Monitor Module on page 5 1 The Cross Trigger button initiates a call to each recorder and issues a com mand to captures a dynamic swing record The trigger time for all the records is the time at which the Cross Trigger but ton was selected All recorders are called regardless of any selections made in the record list Note that manual cross triggers generate swing recordings having a status of IRIG B unsynchronized regardless of the state of the unit s IRIG B input RecordBase Central Station User Manual 4 13 5 Communication Monitoring RecordBase provides information on the current communication status ofeach recorder and a log of communications a
12. for details see Polled Record Collection on page 4 7 When setting up recorder initiated record collection on a Cooperative group it 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 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 4 11 A Record Collection 4 6 Central Cross Triggering Cross Trigger Process Trigger Rejection Window Cross Trigger Settings 4 12 RecordBase can be set to trigger dynamic swing records via 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 synchronized system wide snapshot of the disturbance Any of a recorder s detectors can be set to initiate a notification call to RecordBase when triggered A recorder must be in RecordBase s list to accept an incoming call for details see Adding a Recorder to the List on page 4 4 A call received from a record er not on the list is declined and the error is logged in the Diagnostic Log RecordBase must have a LAN connection 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 incoming call 1s receiv
13. network computer RecordBase Administrator provides database management tools including re cord deletion modification and import The Administrator is a system admin istrator 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 1 5 1 System Overview 1 5 RecordBase Versus TESLA Control Panel Running Control Panel on the RecordBase Central Station AddingRecords from Control Panel 1 6 TESLA Control Panel software is the bas c user interface for the TESLA re corders to configure and control the recorder RecordBase does not replace this function TESLA 2000 Control Panel version 2 1 or greater is required to configure a TESLA to work with RecordBase via modem This version contains settings to control TESLA calls to RecordBase to report swing triggers or to initiate record transfer TESLA 2000 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 or 4000 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 outgoing modem or LAN card to communicate with recorders When Control Panel is using the mode
14. 15 Incoming Connections Properties 7 Goto the Users tab and allow the tesla2000 user to connect RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 17 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation gt Incoming Connections Properties General Networking Users allowed to connect LJ E Administrator U Guest LI E HelpAssistant Remote Desktop Help Assistant Account L E SUPPORT _ 38094540 CN Microzoft Corporation L A edme Le tesla D00 tesla2000 Note that other factors such as a disabled user account may affect a user s ability to connect Require all users to secure their passwords and data Always allow directly connected devices such az palmtop computers to connect without providing a password Figure 2 16 TESLA User Connection 2 18 RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R02 20 DO2261R02 20 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation 8 Go to the Networking tab ensure Internet Protocol TCP IP is checked Se lect it and click Properties gt Incoming Connections Properties General Networking Network components 7 Internet Protocol TCP IP File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Client for Microsoft Networks MS QoS Packet Scheduler Parallels Shared Folders Install Uninstall Description Transmission Control Protocal nternet Protocol The default Wide area network protocol that provides communication actos diverse interconnected networks meng Figure 2 17 Ne
15. 2 20 5 Communication Monitoring DO2261R02 20 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 5 5 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 Table 6 1 RecordBase Administrator RecordBase View Records gt Delete option is available Records gt Delete option is available with an excep tion to delete record s from the server database Options gt Record Classification option is available Options gt Record Classification option is not availa ble File gt Open option is not available File gt Open option is available Records gt Transfer records option is not available Records gt Transfer records option is available Refer to RecordBase View User Manual for further instructions DO2261R02 20 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 6 1 6 RecordBase Administrator 6 1 Record Classification System 6 2 RecordBase Administrator lets you define a record classification system for la belling records Each record can be manually assigned a classification when it has been analyzed The class is assigned using the Classification pick list Up to 10 classes can be defined Enter the text for each class in the Name column Choose Options gt Record Classification to bring up the Record Classification window A RecordB
16. 2014 14 12 19 manual pickup successful F Cross Trigger Collect Now Figure 5 1 RecordBase Monitor IED Status IED Status Tab Last Call Call Type Call Status IED Status Activity Log Diagnogtics Log Last Call Call Status T2000 101 70 T2000 Wed Sep 10 2014 141400 cross trigger triggered TESLAS000 1 01 4 T3000 Wed Sep 10 014 14 74 05 scheduled pickup fetching records TESLA40001F 76 Tesla4000 Co op Wed Sep 10 2014 141227 cross tigger triggered TESLA4KIP ZO T4000 FEO Wed Sep 10 014 14 11 52 cross trigger triggered TESLA40001F 78 T4000 Wed Sep 10 014 14 12 19 manual pickup successful A rn H Cross Trigger Collect Now Pririt Close E ected E Status Bar Figure 5 2 IED Status 5 2 RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO02261R02 20 Activity Log DO2261R02 20 5 Communication Monitoring The status of the last call made with each recorder is shown under the JED Sta tus tab of RecordBase Monitor The Last Call column indicates the reason for the most recent call with the recorder The Call Result column shows dynamic status information during a call When the call is over it indicates the outcome of the call See table following Table 5 1 IED Status Call Type Call Status Application Scheduled Pick up Connecting fetching ID fetching list re scheduled failed successful fetching records A scheduled record pick up New Record P
17. DE Options i Convert To COMTRADE After Transfer Format ASCII Output Fath ICACOMTRADE Esport CG Export In Secondary M wi Override Channel Name From File CACOMTRADE Export Channel ameCont a Incoming Calls Enable Cross Triggering of Other IEDs Start Collection Immediately After Cross T riggering e Figure 4 6 Collection Rules DO2261R02 20 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 4 7 A Record Collection Enable Polling Collection Time Call Order Polls During Period Limiting Late Calls Limiting Record Transfers Call Scheduling Record Transfer Order Erasing Records from the Recorder after Transfer 4 8 To enable scheduled polling for new records for this recorder select the Enable Polling box Each recorder can be called at a specified time on any day of the week to poll and retrieve new records Only records that are not already contained in the RecordBase database are transferred 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 if it is presently later than that time due to a long call with the first recorder If an attempt to communicate with a re corder fails RecordBase will reschedule the call and go on to the next in the queue Co
18. ERL RecordBase Central Station E User Manual Version 2 2 Rev 0 Preface Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2014 ERLPhase Power Technologies Ltd All rights reserved Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of ERLPhase 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 evaluate the information in the context of the complete set of product documentation and their particular applications ERLPhase assumes no liability for any incidental indirect or consequential damages ar sing from the use of this documentation While all informat on presented s believed to be reliable and in accordance with accepted engineering practices ERLPhase makes no warranties as to the completeness of the information All trademarks used in association with B PRO F PRO L PRO ProLogic T PRO S PRO TESLA TESLA Control Panel RecordGraph and RecordBase are trademarks of ERLPhase Power Technologies Ltd Windows and Access are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Contact Information DO2261R02 20 ERLPhase Power Technologies Ltd Website www erlphase com Email info erlphase com Technical Support Email support erlphase com Tel 1 204 477 0591 RecordBase Central Station User Manual i Using This Guide This User Manual
19. M usually on D drive Open the ERLPhase exe file to launch the CD ROM To install the software on the computer click the desired item on the screen The installation program launches automatically Installation may take a few minutes to start To view the RecordBase Central Station User Manual the user must have Ado be Acrobat on the computer If a copy is needed download a copy at www ado be com Anti virus and Anti If an anti virus anti spyware software on your local system identifies spyware software any of the ERLPhase applications as a potential threat it will be necessary to configure your anti virus anti software to classify it as safe for its proper operation Please consult the appropriate anti virus anti spyware software documentation to determine the relevant procedure D02261R02 20 RecordBase Central Station User Manual iX 1 System Overview DO2261R02 20 The RecordBase Central Station software provides automated collection storage and network wide access to fault and disturbance data produced by TESLA Model 2000 3000 and 4000 recorders RecordBase ensures the recorder data is automatically brought to a secure central location and is made available to staff throughout your company for display and analysis Telephone TESLA Recorder Network Corporate RecordBase LAN View RecordBase Server edo u TESLA Recorder TESLA Recorder l e gt View TESLA Recorder TESLA Recorder Figur
20. Ped Pad Pet Pet Pat Pat Pd Ce EA UE Form View Record D 4 1i Fl l of 3 Figure 6 1 Record Classification Window 1 Open the Record Classification window by selecting the menu Options gt Record Classification 2 Close the Record Classification window when done Changes are automat ically saved RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO02261R02 20 6 RecordBase Administrator 6 2 Deleting Records DO2261R02 20 To delete a record select the record from the record list using the mouse and select the Delete button in the main Windows toolbar or pressing the Delete key You are prompted for confirmation before deleting Multiple records can be selected by using the mouse while holding down the shift key for a contin uous block of records or the Ctrl key for a non continuous block of records RecordBase Central Station User Manual 6 3 Index DO2261R02 20 A Adding recorder to the list 4 4 records form Control Panel 1 6 Administrator module 1 5 6 1 C Collector module 1 5 4 1 Control Panel 1 6 Cross triggering central 4 12 D Data storage 2 3 IED status 5 2 Installation modems and telephone lines 2 2 network connection 2 2 planning 2 1 selection of a server computer 2 2 L LAN connection 2 2 Licenses 1 5 Logs activity 5 3 diagnostic 5 4 Manually initiated record collection 4 10 Modem 2 2 two 2 4 2 12 Modules 1 5 N Network connection 2 2
21. UnitID field should have been automatically filled in There will also be an entry for this operation in Monitor s Activity Log view Testing the Dial This procedure verifies that TESLA recorders can successfully dial into Re In and or cordBase and communicate with it This step is only applicable if RecordBase Incomin g LAN has been set up with two modems or if it communicates with TESLA recorders Connection over LAN If the RecordBase system only has one modem skip this section Requirements e TESLA recorder e TESLA Control Panel e RecordBase Monitor Procedure Overview e Configure the TESLA recorder to notify RecordBase of new records e Trigger the recorder and allow it to call RecordBase DO2261R02 20 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 23 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation Testing Database Operation 2 24 e Use RecordBase Monitor to view the call status and activity Procedure Details D 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 the user must first establish a working connection with an IED Configure the TESLA recorder using TESLA Control Panel to notify Re cordBase when it has new records Trigger the TESLA to generate a record using Control Panel This should force it to call RecordBase Monitor the activity using RecordBase Mo
22. alled on the server or any net work computer to allow the administration of RecordBase Central Station remotely The network computer must have a TCP IP link with the Server The user may run approximately 15 simultaneous instances of Collector and Mon itor The table below summarizes the functionality of RecordBase Tools for details see Record Collection on page 4 1 and Communication Monitoring on page 5 1 Table 2 1 Functionality of RecordBase Tools 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 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 1 2 RecordBase Central Station 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 the user either dedicate a computer to run RecordBase Central Station or ensure 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 or one that is used for general day to day tasks
23. ase Admin Reco Base D i Graph View Setting My Save Settings Reports 7 gu Elsaveto A Bar C Add Delete Export El la x E File Edit Records Optipns Help Trigger Time dd Record Database Location 2012 09412 16 52 17 818 2012 09 12 16 2012 09 12 16 42 17 818 TESLA 4000 1P17 fault 2012 09 1 17 827 TESLA 4000 1P17 fault TESLA 4000 IP17 fault TESLA 4000 IP17 fault TESLA 4000 IP17 fault TESLA 4000 1P17 fault TESLA 4000 IP17 fault 2012 09 1 TESLA 4000 IP17 fault 2012 09 12 16 02 17 827 TESLA 4000 IP17 fault 2012 09 12 15 57 17 827 TESLA 4000 IP17 fault 2012 09 12 15 52 17 827 TESLA 4000 1P17 fault 15 47 TESLA 4000 IP17 fault TESLA 4000 1P17 fault TESLA 4000 IP17 fault Kb TESLA 4000 IP17 fault User 2 Not Yet Analyzed 09 12 15 27 17 835 TESLA 4000 1P17 fault Bie AA 2012 09 12 15 22 17 835 TESLA 4000 IP17 fault Ei ape ai 2012 09 12 15 12 16 977 TESLA 4000 IP17 fault 4 Marginal Operation 2012 09 1 416 985 TESLA 4000 1P17 fault 5 Incorrect Operation i 02 TESLA 4000 IP17 fault 6 Requires Further Investigation 2012 09 12 14 57 16 985 TESLA 4000 1P17 fault Ti 2012 09 12 14 52 16 985 TESLA 4000 1P17 fault k 2012 09 12 14 47 16 985 TESLA 4000 1P17 fault Records Found Product ET ITT All Units ne pa be Record Name TESLA 4000 P17 2012 09 12 16 57 17 818 Trigger 2 09 12 16 54 17 818 Record Classification 2012 09 2012 09 Ped
24. assic View and go to 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 2 14 RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R02 20 DO2261R02 20 u Services File Action view Help e mF DB S mi gt ai By Services Local Services Local Routing and Remote Access Description Offers routing services to businesses in local area and wide area network environments Name Protected Storage Bs 005 RSVP 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation Description Provides pr Provides n Remote Access Auto Connection Manager Creates a Ba Remote Access Connection Manager Ba Remote Desktop Help Session Manager Ba Remote Procedure Call RPC Ba Remote Procedure Call RPC Locator Ba Remote Registry Bs Removable Storage Routing and Remote Access Es Secondary Logon Bs Security Accounts Manager y Security Center Server Sy Shell Hardware Detection y Smart Card Be SSDP Discovery Service y System Event Notification E System Restore Service Be Task Scheduler Sa TCP IP NetBIOS Helper Bs Telephony Creates a Manages a Provides th Manages t Enables re Offers rout Enables st Stores sec Monitors s Supports fil Provides n Manages a Enables dis Tracks syst Performs s Enables 4 Enables su Provides T S
25. c Gi Plug and Play Enables a c SE Pml Driver HPZ12 PnP X IP Bus Enu The PnP X Description Offers routing services to businesses in local area and wide area network environments gt D gt gt More Actions 2 6 a ES Storage Se Disk Management ja Es Services and Applications Gy Services dj WMI Control Extended A Standard CG PNRP Machine Na Z Portable Device E SE Power Gi Print Spooler SA Problem Reports a Gi Program Compati L Protected Storage T Quality Windows Gi Remote Access A Gi Remote Access C Ch Remote Desktop SA Remote Desktop S Ch Remote Desktop S CG Remote Procedur Gi Remote Procedur T Remote Registry s3 Routing and Rem XE RPC Endpoint Ma dh RSO3 MiddleTier S Ok RSO3 Server Service Secondary Logon ogo This service Enforces gr Manages p Loads files t This service This service Provides pr Quality Win Creates a co Manages di Remote Des Allows user Allows the r The RPCSS In Windows Enables rem Resolves RP Enables star Gi Secure Socket Tun Provides su Started Started Started Started Automatic Automatic Automatic Manual Manual A m e 2 CDe RM 4 m Figure 2 3 RAS Setup 3 If it is not double click it to bring up Properties set the Start up Type to Automatic Clic
26. ctivity and problems through the Re cordBase Monitor module 5 1 RecordBase Monitor Module DO2261R02 20 RecordBase Monitor is a utility program that provides information on the com munication between RecordBase and the TESLA recorders It provides e Time and result of last call made with each recorder e Communication Activity Log e Diagnostic Log e Manual cross triggering of recorders e Manual collection of records from recorders RecordBase Monitor can be run on the Server or on another computer on the network that has a TCP IP connection with the server Monitor shows the status of its communication link with the server in its Status Bar at the bottom of its window The Status Bar should say Connected Before you can run RecordBase Monitor on a computer for the first time you must first identify the network name of the RecordBase Central Station by using the RecordBase Collector to set the Server ID field RecordBase Central Station User Manual 5 1 5 Communication Monitoring En RecordBase Monitor IED Status Activity Log Diagnostics Log i Last Call Call Status T2000 101 70 T2000 Wed Sep 10 2014 14 12 00 Cross trigger triggered TESLA amp 3000 101 74 T3000 Wed Sep 10 2014 14 14 05 scheduled pickup fetching records TESLA40001P 76 Tesla4000 Co op Wed Sep 10 014 14 1427 crozz tigger triggered TESLASEIP ZO T4000 IP60 Wed Sep 10 2014 14 11 52 cross trigger triggered TESLA4O00IP 78 T4000 Wed Sep 10
27. d and verified to be whole and error free Deletion of the record on the recorder takes place only after the integrity of the transferred re cord has been verified using an error detecting CRC embedded in TESLA re RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R02 20 COMTRADE Options DO2261R02 20 A Record Collection cords If an error is detected in the transferred file the problem is reported in the Diagnostic log for details see Diagnostic Log on page 5 4 RecordBase determines which records to transfer from a recorder by compar ing the record list on the recorder with the contents of the RecordBase data base If you choose not 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 It speeds up the check for new records and makes it easier to manage the recorders If this option is selected and RecordBase Central Station is connect ed to 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 Any record transferred from a TESLA can be automatically converted into COMTRADE format This is enabled by checking the Convert To COM TRADE After Transfer box The file format can be selected to be either ASCII default or Binary with the export data selected as either Primary or Second ary An output folde
28. d 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 triggering with TESLA recorders and maintains the central database of records RecordBase Central Station communicates with TESLA recorders using modems and or LAN RecordBase Central Station runs on a PC with Windows XP or Windows 7 operating systems and that PC should be dedicated to this purpose only Configure RecordBase Central Station to call TESLA recorders through a mo dem or LAN to automatically download new records and set the call order and the call time RecordBase Central Station accepts incoming calls from a recorder through a modem or LAN The user can set the recorder to notify RecordBase Central Station of a dynamic swing trigger or a new high priority record produced by the recorder RecordBase Central Station maintains a database of information from the re cords it collects The database as well as the downloaded record files may be located on the server s hard disk or on another drive on the network This al lows the user to place the data in a more secure location managed by the com pany s information systems staff if available RecordBase Central Station is configured and managed using RecordBase Tools Collector and Monitor to control and to monitor its operation These tools can be run on the server itself or remotely on a
29. describes the installation and operation of RecordBase Cen 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 is described in a sep arate user manual The manual uses a number of conventions to denote special information Example Describes Windows Control Panel Choose the Control Panel link 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 coloured icons denote the different program sections RecordBase System Manager blue RecordBase Collector green RecordBase Administrator red RecordBase Monitor yellow DO2261R02 20 RecordBase Central Station User Manual iil Table of Contents DO2261R02 20 FF PACS peat fuscia See ieee A EINER Contact te gn e nenne USING TAIS Te Susie taa a jii Ee Ee Ee ans sea V Version COMP AUD Uh EE vii PC System Requirements and Software Installation IX 1 System Overview 1 1 RecordBase Features sine 1 2 System Descrip nl 1 3 Setting Up RecordBase Central Station 000nn0annnaannnnnnnennnnennnnnnnnn 1 4 RecordBase Modules cosita aia 1 5 RecordBase Versus TESLA Control Panel oooocccccoccccncncnccnnconnnnc
30. e 1 1 System Overview RecordBase Central Station User Manual 1 1 1 System Overview 1 1 RecordBase Features e Provides automated record transfer from TESLA recorders on a call out schedule single or periodic polling or by a recorder initiation e Allows central cross triggering of TESLA recorders for system wide dy namic swing recording e Includes integrated record database with search sort and filter functions e Access company wide records on existing Windows computers through the corporate LAN e Provides a graphical interactive record display with timebase phasor har monic and impedance analysis tools e Provides record summaries with classification and shared commentary work space e Provides graphical and numeric export to support generation and special analysis e Supports systems with up to 200 recorders e Supports both modem and LAN communication e Supports TESLA 3000 4000 cooperative mode e Supports COMTRADE export with optional channel name overrides and choice of primary or secondary values User selectable Active or Passive FTP communication for flexible integra tion into firewalled network infrastructures 1 2 RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R02 20 1 System Overview 1 2 System Description Central Station Software RecordBase View RecordBase Database DO2261R02 20 RecordBase consists of two main components e RecordBase Central Station is a set of modules which handle recor
31. ed 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 swing trigger command includes the time stamp of the initiating event Each recorder 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 including pre trigger and post trigger data according to the recorder s con figured recording parameters If the swing trigger command cannot be delivered to a recorder while the data is 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 1g nores triggers whose time stamp is 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 7 The Enable Cross Triggering of Other IEDs selector allows or prevents trigger reports of a recorder from initiating records on other units 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
32. em Communication Central Station e One or two Windows compatible modems internal or external with tele phone lines One modem for outgoing calls to recorders required Second modem for incoming calls from recorders only required if incoming calls via modem are to be supported For LAN Communication LAN card with the operating system and hardware in use Storage space suitable for records and the database A typical TESLA record is from 100 KB 1 MB Alternatively the database and records can be located on a network drive Network connection that supports the TCP IP protocol required only if the database and records are stored on a network drive LAN communica tion with TESLA 1s required Data backup facility recommended if storing TESLA records on the server and there is no network based backup facility RecordBase e Network connection to the Server that supports the TCP IP protocol View and e Printer optional but a print driver is required to view the report summary p p RecordBase Tools optional TESLA e TESLA 2000 Recorders with Firmware v2 1 or higher are required to work Recorders 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 and 4000 1 4 RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R02 20 1 System Overview 1 4 RecordBase Modules RecordBase
33. firmware 2 6 or higher RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 21 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation For TESLA 4000 having firmware 1 4 or higher and TESLA 3000 having firmware 2 6 or higher the port number can be changed from the Maintenance Menu of the TESLA The default port is 7631 4 Select OK to exit the New dialog box Setup New IED A unknown IED Serial H IED Type TESLA Location unknown Communication Mode C Mader Fhone Number Select Modem f LAN IF Address f Do Hot Connect Part TCP IP Port Selection RE Cancel Figure 2 19 Set Up New IED 5 Select the newly created IED from the list and the Edit button Ensure the phone number or IP address is correct and select the Get Information From IED button RecordBase should start calling the IED within ten seconds 2 22 RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R02 20 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation Edit IED Unit ID unknown IED Serial H IED Type TESLA Location unknown Communication Mode e Modern Phone Number 1 234 Select Moden MARA 7 f LAN IP Address fh ER al ea C Do Not Connect Port TCP IP Port Selection 631 Get Information From IED Cancel Figure 2 20 Edit IED 6 During the call use RecordBase Monitor to view the status When the call ends if all goes well the Call Status column should say successful and the unit s
34. ick up Connecting fetching ID fetching list re scheduled failed successful fetching records A record pick up in response to New Records notification from an IED Xtrig Record Pick up Connecting fetching ID fetching list re scheduled failed successful fetching records A record pick up after a cross trigger Manual Pick up Connecting fetching ID fetching list re scheduled failed successful fetching records A manual record pick up user pressed the Collect Now button Cross Trigger Connecting fetching ID re sched uled failed triggering triggered A call to cross trigger an IED Incoming Fetching ID failed successful cross trigger new records An incoming call from an IED Synchronization Connecting fetching ID re sched uled failed successful A call to fetch an IED s identification ra RecordBase Monitor IED Status Activity Log Diagnostics Log fete ls Time Wed Sep 12 2012 13 50 Wed Sep 12 2012 13 50 Wed Sep 12 2012 13 50 Wed Sep 12 2012 13 48 Wed Sep 12 2012 13 49 Wed Sep 12 2012 13 48 Wed Sep 12 2012 13 48 Wed Sep 12 2012 13 48 Wed Sep 12 2012 13 48 Wed Sep 12 2012 13 48 Unit ID TESLA 4000 IP17 TESLA 4000 IP17 TESLA 4000 IP17 TESLA3000 IP33 TESLA4000IPTE TESLA4O00IP 76 TESLA4OO0IP 76 TESLAS000 IP33 TESLA4000IPTE nm m Message lt col
35. ility between versions of RecordBase Central Station and RecordBase View Compatible RecordBase RecordBase Central Station Version View Version v2 2 v3 2 v2 1 v3 0 v2 0 v2 4 v1 5a v2 4 v1 5 v2 2 v1 4 v1 5 v1 3 v1 3 v1 2 v1 5 v1 1b v1 1 v1 4 v1 1a v1 1 v1 3 v1 1 v1 1 v1 0 v1 0 Please contact ERLPhase Customer Service for complete Revision His tory DO2261R02 20 RecordBase Central Station User Manual vii PC System Requirements and Software Installation Hardware The minimum hardware requirements are e GHz processor e 2 GB RAM e 20 GB available hard disk space e USB port e Serial communication port Operating System The following software must be installed and functional prior to installing RecordBase Central Station software e Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 or e Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 32 bit or 64 bit Software Installation The CD ROM contains software and the User Manual for the RecordBase Central Station Software is installed directly from the CD ROM to a Windows PC The CD ROM contains the following e RecordBase Central Station interface software e RecordBase Central Station User Manual in PDF format To Install Software Insert the CD ROM in the drive The CD ROM should open automatically If on the Computer the CD ROM does not open automatically go to Windows Explorer and find the CD RO
36. ipti 4 Getting Started Computer description Computer name domain and workgroup settings Pictures fa Connect to a Projector See also Workgroup i Music Action Center Windows activation A Computer Management Windows Update Windows is activated Computer z Ni Eege Product ID 00371 OEM 9044506 51764 Change product key GEBE ug GES Open Tools Microsoft Contre Panel Sei Manage Z br Sticky Notes Device sand Pri Map network drive Q Snipping Tool Disconnect network drive Defaul Prograr A XPS Viewer Show on Desktop Help a 1d Suppi Rename IW RecordBase Administrator Properties gt All Programs O R down pi O Step 1 Go to the Start menu right click Step 2 The Server idenfification is the on Computer and select Properties text in the Computer Name field Figure 4 2 Identify Server Computer 1 On the computer running RecordBase Central Station go to the Start Menu right click on Computer and select Properties 2 The Server ID is the text in the Computer Name field 4 2 RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO02261R02 20 Collector Collection Status DO2261R02 20 A Record Collection Server info Tab HU RecordBase follector 10 je IED Info Server Info Log Info Server ID Computer 99 Recordkase shutdown Cancel Close Network Name of the Server Computer Figure 4 3 Collector Module Ser
37. k Password never expires 2 4 RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R02 20 DO2261R02 20 New User User name Full name Description Password Contin password 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation tesla2000 User must change password at nest logon User cannot change password Password never expires E Account is disabled Figure 2 2 New Account Information 7 Click the Create button and close the New User dialog box RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 5 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation Remote Access Service RAS Setup 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 the user doesn t need modem access to from recorders 1 From Windows Control Panel select Category from the view by drop down box and go to System and Security 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 File Action View Help e 200 ab To mn S Computer Management Local 4 if System Tools gt Task Scheduler Routing and Remote Access Name E Event Viewer a Shared Folders HE Local Users and Groups 3 Performance 3 Device Manager S SSES More Actions GE Performance Logs Performan
38. k on Apply and then click Start to start the service RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R02 20 DO2261R02 20 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation ae e a Path to executable CA Windows System 3 svchost exe netsvcs beer Help me configure service startup options Service status Started am E You can specify the start parameters that apply when you start the service Start parameters Figure 2 4 RAS Properties 4 From Windows Control Panel select Category from the view by drop down box and go to Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center and se lect Change adapter settings from the left panel If Incoming Connections does not appear press the Alt key to show the menu bar Select File gt New Incoming Connection and follow the wizard to create a new incoming connection Double click Incoming Connections Incoming Local Area Connections Connection 2 Figure 2 5 Network Connections 7 Choose the dial in modem to allow incoming calls RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 7 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation Allow incoming connections on these devices Devices e US Robotics V 92 USB Voice Modem Virtual private network E Allow others to make private connections to my computer by tunneling through the Intemet or other network Figure 2 6 Incoming Connections Properties 8 Go to the Users tab and allow the
39. l Station Installation 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 DO2261R02 20 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 25 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 3 1 RecordBase Central Station Modules The RecordBase Central Station modules run together on the designated Serv er computer providing the core RecordBase functionality Table 3 1 RecordBase Central Station Modules Server Module Function RecordBase System Manager Main Server module Handles start up and shut down monitors the 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 run invisibly as background processes on the computer they do not have a user interface window Interact with them using the RecordBase Monitor and Rec
40. le users on the network through RecordBase View Database access by multiple users is fully supported RecordBase Central Station User Manual 3 3 4 Record Collection RecordBase automatically retrieves records from TESLA recorders through its 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 a re port by exception basis initiated by a recorder When RecordBase is collecting from a TESLA 3000 4000 recorder that is part of a Cooperative group RecordBase will attempt to fetch record fragments from each member of the Cooperative group and automatically combine them into a single record It is assumed that before using RecordBase Central Station with Cooperative group units the user is familiar with and has verified proper operation of the Cooperative group using TESLA Control Panel 4 1 RecordBase Collector Module RecordBase Collector is a utility program used to configure RecordBase s re cord retrieval and cross triggering services RecordBase Collector AA IED Info Server Info Log Info Url Location T2000 101 70 T2000 TESLA3000 101 74 T3000 TESLAS000IP 76 Tesla4000 Co op TESLSARIP20 T4000 IPO TESLAS40001P 7S T4000 Delete Use PASSIVE mode for FTP record transfers Collection Aules Cancel Close Connected Figure 4 1 Collector Module DO2261R02 20 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 4 1
41. lection successful lt collection started using port 76 manual collection in 10 seconds lt collection successful lt collection successful lt collection started using port 20 gt record collection requested lt cross trigger successful Wed 5 lt cross trigger successful Wed lt cross trigger started Wed Sep RecordBase Central Station User Manual 5 Communication Monitoring Diagnostic Log Figure 5 3 Activity Log A communication activity log provides a history ofthe calls made to and from each recorder The log is available under the Activity Log tab of the Record Base Monitor utility The log specifies the date and time of the call the name of the recorder the call direction incoming or outgoing and the call type The log display can show communication with all recorders The activity log is circular the oldest entries are automatically over written when its maximum size is reached The size of the RecordBase logs 1s set through the Log Info tab of the RecordBase Collector module Changing the Activity Log size clears all log entries Time Wed Sep 12 Wed Sep 12 Wed Sep 12 Wed Sep 12 Wed Sep 12 Wed Sep 12 Wed Sep 12 Wed Sep 12 Wed Sep 12 Wed Sep 12 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 BF i 5 RecordBase Monitor 13 52 38 13 50 54 13 50 51 13 50 50 13 50 48 13 49 52 13 49 24 13 49 02 13 49 00 13 49 00 am
42. lenames are based on trigger time which is identical in the case of cross triggered recorders 4 4 Manually Initiated Record Collection You can manually initiate a record collection call to one or more recorders in 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 Collector Module on page 4 1 Wi RecordBase Monitor IED Status Activity Log Diagnostics Log SEE Limit O Location TESLA 4000 F17 TESLA 4000 IP17 TESLASOOOIPSS TESLA 3000 IPSS T4003 TESLA 4003 IP74 TeslaLitel5 TESLA Lite IP 15 TESLA 2000 IP 85 TESLA 000 F55 T2000 0 TESLA 2000 IP TESLA4000IP76 Lab 4000 Ir TESLASOOO IPSS Lab 3000 Ph15 Last Call Wed Sep 12 2012 13 47 53 Wed Sep 12 2072 13 47 12 Wed Sep 12 2012 13 47 17 Wed Sep 12 2072 13 47 21 Wed Sep 12 2012 1347 27 Wed Sep 12 2072 13 47 30 Wed Sep 12 2012 13 47 39 Wed Sep 12 2012 13 47 25 Call Type cross tigger manual pickup manual pickup manual pickup manual pickup manual pickup manual pickup manual pickup Call Status fetching ID successful successful successful successful successful successful connecting Cross Trigger i Figure 4 7 RecordBase Monitor Close The call order for manually initiated calls follows the order in which the re corders appear i
43. m RecordBase is unable to use it Re cordBase treats this as 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 trying to connect to a recorder using Control Panel Control Panel reports a communication error Try again when RecordBase has finished with the modem If 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 It is possible to manually add a record that has been transferred from a recorder using Control Panel to RecordBase In Control Panel select the desired record from the Records List and use the Save As button to place the file on a diskette or a shared directory Use RecordBase Administrator to add the record to the database RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R02 20 DO2261R02 20 1 System Overview Use RecordBase View to add records to the RecordBase Central Station data base To add a record run RecordBase View and select File gt Open From the drop down menu select the RecordBase database C Users Public Public Documents ERLPhase RecordBase View Database RecordBase mdb for Win dows 7 and C Documents and Settings All Users Shared Documents ERL Pha
44. n an E IED Status Activity Log Diagnostics Log Unit ID TESLA 4000 IP17 TESLA 4000 IP17 TESLA 4000 IP17 TESLA 4000 IP17 TESLA 4000 IP17 TESLAS000 IP33 TESLAS000 IP33 TESLA4000IP 76 TESLA4000IP76 TESLA4000IP 76 ra AAA ole ls Message a lt collection started using port 7631 lt collection successful converting to COMTRADE file 2012 09 12 13 49 47 fetching 505000480284 Wed Sep 12 13 49 47 1 of 6 lt collection started using port 7631 lt collection successful fetching 5050D8D80008 Wed Sep 12 13 47 52 1 of 38 lt collection successful fetching 504425437444 Fri Sep 07 11 48 03 2 of 174 fetching 5050D8D80008 Wed Sep 12 13 47 52 1 of 1 a ESEN Close Figure 5 4 Diagnostic Log Communication difficulties between RecordBase and the recorders are logged The log is available under the Diagnostic Log tab of the RecordBase Monitor utility The log provides details of communication difficulties such as repeated busy signals loss of connection and data errors The log display can be set to show messages about communication with all recorders The activity log is circular the oldest entries are automatically over written when its maximum size is reached The size of RecordBase logs is set through the Log Info tab of the RecordBase Collector module Changing the Diagnostic Log size clears all log entries RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R0
45. n the list The collection rules in place for each recorder are followed for details see Polled Record Collection on page 4 7 except that the start and end times do not apply 4 10 RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R02 20 A Record Collection 4 5 Recorder Initiated Record Collection DO2261R02 20 Record transfer can also be initiated by the recorder TESLA recorders can be configured to call RecordBase when new records are created A recorder must be in RecordBase s list for details see Adding a Recorder to the List on page 4 4 for an incoming call from it to be accepted If a call is received from a recorder that is not in the list the call 1s declined and the error is logged in the Diagnostic Log 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 in 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 that the dial in modem 1s 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 It uses the same settings to limit the session manage retry attempts and control the transfer process as a RecordBase initiated poll call
46. nitor on the main IED Status screen After the call is complete the Call Type for that IED should be in coming and the Call Status should be new records An entry also appears in the RecordBase Monitor s Activity Log view This procedure helps to verify that TESLA recorders can successfully contact RecordBase and communicate with it This step is only applicable if Record Base has been set up with two modems If the RecordBase system only has one modem skip this section Requirements TESLA recorder TESLA Control Panel RecordBase Monitor RecordBase Administrator part of RecordBase Central Station installa tion Procedure Overview This procedure extends the Dial Out test to actually fetch records and en sure they are entered into the RecordBase Database Procedure Details l 2 Verify the Dial Out Connection by using the preceding instructions Configure the TESLA recorder using TESLA Control Panel not to notify RecordBase Create one or more records on the TESLA recorder using TESLA Control Panel In RecordBase Monitor select the IED from the list and select the Collect Now button This queues a call to that IED for record collection Use RecordBase 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 RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R02 20 2 RecordBase Centra
47. nnnnnos 1 6 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation 2 1 Planning the Installation tula nee ne en 2 1 RecordBase Central Station Setup Overview for Windows 7 2 3 Detailed Server Installation for Windows 7 2 4 RecordBase Central Station Setup Overview for Windows XP 2 12 Detailed Server Installation for Windows AP 2 13 Commissioning and Verification of Hecordb ase 2 21 A RecordBase Central Station Details 3 1 RecordBase Central Station Modules annnnnnnennneneennnneenennnenenneenenne 3 1 Starting Monitoring and Stopping the Server Software 3 2 RecordBase Central Station Database nennen 3 3 4 Record Collection 22 222 222020000n0n ENEE nn 4 1 RecordBase Collector Module 4 1 Adding a Recorder to feet 4 4 TED Collection Rules och tt rn dee en 4 7 Manually Initiated Record Collechon nennen 4 10 Recorder Initiated Record Collechon Rn ernennen 4 11 Gentral Cross Irlggenng in 4 12 Manual Cross Trgogerng 4 13 5 Communication Monitoring 22s22u0220 5 1 RecordBase Monitor Module 5 1 6 RecordBase Administrator cccsscsssesseeeeeeeees 6 1 Record Classification Gvstem 6 2 Deleting ReCcords nase ea tit ce a 6 3 o ee E E E ee ee eer gene een RecordBase Central Station User Manual Version Compatibility RecordBase Central Station Version Compatibility This chart indicates compatib
48. nother computer on the net work RecordBase View 1s a Separate software client program for details see Record Base View User 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 interactive display graphics RecordBase View can run on existing desktop PCs running Windows XP or Windows 7 operating systems and can access data on the RecordBase Central Station computer over the existing corporate LAN The user can also run Re cordBase View on the same computer as RecordBase Central Station The RecordBase database is based on Microsoft Access Data is 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 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 1 3 1 System Overview locking to ensure data integrity Because RecordBase View uses a run time version of Access the user does not need to have Access installed on either the Central Station or any computer running RecordBase View If the user does have a copy of Access the user can use it to create reports and displays 1 3 Setting Up RecordBase Central Station RecordBase For Mod
49. ntrol the polling method by choosing either Single Poll or Periodic If set to Single Poll only one successful poll will occur during the parameters set in the Calling Window If set to Periodic multiple polls can occur during a polling window 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 after the Start Call After time Limit the call session by the Maximum Records Transferred settings This lim its 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 ensure a min imum interval between call attempts to the same recorder The Maximum Attempts setting limits the number of times a call is retried The Transfer Newest Oldest Records First selection lets you determine how RecordBase should sequence record transfer when there are multiple records available This is important if you have placed limits on the number of records that can be transferred in a session or on the duration of a call You have the option of automatically erasing records from a recorder after they have been transferre
50. on start the service from here Figure 2 13 RAS Properties 4 From Windows Control Panel click on Switch to Classic View if it is not in Classic View and go to Network Connections 5 Double click Incoming Connections 2 16 RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R02 20 DO2261R02 20 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Q Back O x wi ya Search EB Folders EEE Address Incoming Network Tasks Create a new connection ncoming Connections Eo clients connected ki Set up a home or small office network e Change Windows Firewall LAN or High Speed Internet settings al Delete this connection Local Area Connection B Change settings of this Connected Firewalled connection 8 A Parallels Ethernet Adapter Other Places Dk Control Panel My Network Places CH My Documents ig My Computer Details Incoming Connections Incoming No clients connected Figure 2 14 Network Connections 6 Choose the dial in modem to allow incoming calls Incoming Connections Properties N Networking Incoming connections Allow incoming connections on these devices Devices gt 11 5 Robotics 92 USE Voice Modem Virtual private network FP Allow others to make private connections to my computer bp tunneling through the Internet or other network Show icon in notification area when connected A Geet Figure 2
51. on that machine the user does not need a network connection RecordBase Central Station requires TCP IP in order to communicate with re corders for details see Remote Access Service RAS Setup on page 2 6 for Windows 7 and Remote Access Service RAS Setup on page 2 14 for Win RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R02 20 Data Storage 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation dows XP RecordBase Tools require TCP IP to communicate with RecordBase 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 Full Server installation creates a default folder for RecordBase Database n C Users Public Public Documents ERLPhase RecordBase Server data base for Windows 7 and C Documents and Settings All Users Shared Doc uments ERLPhase RecordBase Server database for Windows XP The database folder contains the file rb mdb and all record files Record files can range from about 100 KB to 1 MB each so make sure the hard disk has suffi cient storage space We recommend that the user does a regular backup of the database folder 2 2 RecordBase Central Station Setup Overview for Windows 7 RecordBase with 1 Modem Overview RecordBase with 2 Modems Overview DO2261R02 20 This section provides an overview of the steps involved in setting up Record Base Cen
52. op TESLA4KIP 20 T4000 IP60 TESLA40001P FE T4000 Use PASSIVE mode for FTP record transfers Figure 4 4 Collector Module Record List 4 4 RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO02261R02 20 DO2261R02 20 A Record Collection Unit ID unknown IED Serial 8 IED Type TESLA Location a 00000000 r Communication Mode C Modern Phone Number select Modem LAN P ddrese 0 0 0 0 f Do Not Connect Part TCPAIP Port Selection 7631 Cancel Figure 4 5 Setup New IED 3 Enter the phone number or IP address and the location of the TESLA the user is adding Note that if a phone number is selected a modem must be selected as well from the drop down modem list 4 Select the OK button Before RecordBase will accept a call from an IED the IED Serial must be known RecordBase Central Station User Manual 4 5 A Record Collection TESLA 3000 4000 Cooperative Mode FTP Transfer Mode 4 6 When adding a TESLA 3000 4000 recorder that is part ofa Cooperative group it is important to add only one of the group members to the list Typically this will be the one recorder that is the gateway to the Cooperative group When RecordBase contacts this recorder it will automatically detect that it is part of a Cooperative group and will fetch combine record fragments appropriately Note that if multiple TESLA 3000 4000 recorders from the same Cooperative group are mistakenl
53. ordBase Collector modules on the server or on another computer that has a TCP IP link with the server DO2261R02 20 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 3 1 3 RecordBase Central Station Details 3 2 Starting Monitoring and Stopping the Server Software Starting RecordBase Modules Checking RecordBase 3 2 For proper operation of RecordBase View ensure that the Windows Date format is set to YYYY MM DD format Change the date format by going to Windows Control Panel Regional Settings Date Tab 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 All Programs gt ERLPhase gt RecordBase gt Re cordBase System Manager Configure the computer to automatically start RecordBase System Manager by placing a short cut to RecordBase System Manager in the Start Menu At present RecordBase System Manager does not support running as a Windows service The RecordBase Central Station modules are monitored continuously by the RecordBase System Manager It ensures that the other modules are running and restarts them if required When running either RecordBase Monitor or RecordBase Collector the status of their link with RecordBase System Manager is shown at the bottom of their windows If the status says Connected then the
54. r can be specified By default the generated COMTRADE files adhere to the COMTRADE 1999 standard and all channels in the record including any derived virtual chan nels are exported The COMTRADE output filename is derived from the records trigger time and follows a format similar to that produced by TESLA 4000 Control Panel e g 2009 12 24 10 42 27 000 A single TESLA record can generate several COMTRADE files depending on the record type Files will have extensions of cfg dat and hdr Channel names can optionally be overridden in the exported COMTRADE files by checking the Override Channel Names box In this case channel names are taken from a INI file that must be selected and edited by the user Record Base Central Station comes with a default INI file that can be used as a starting point it also contains comments and instructions to assist with editing Note that for low speed swing records the COMTRADE output will contain two output channels magnitude and phase for each analog channel present in the original record In this case a single channel override name in the INI file will affect both magnitude and phase channels in the COMTRADE output RecordBase Central Station User Manual 4 9 A Record Collection If recorders are set to cross trigger it is recommended that a sepa rate COMTRADE output directory is assigned for each one Other wise converted COMTRADE records may overwrite one another since COMTRADE fi
55. se RecordBase View Database RecordBase mdb for Windows XP and OK Select Add and choose the record to be added The Records Found number should be updated showing that a new record has been added For more infor mation refer to the RecordBase View User Manual RecordBase Central Station User Manual 1 7 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation For Windows 7 server setup details and installation instructions refer to Re cordBase Central Station Setup Overview for Windows 7 on page 2 3 and Detailed Server Installation for Windows 7 on page 2 4 For Windows XP server setup details and installation instructions refer to Re cordBase Central Station Setup Overview for Windows XP on page 2 12 and Detailed Server Installation for Windows XP on page 2 13 2 1 Planning the Installation Full Server RecordBase Tools DO2261R02 20 This section describes RecordBase installation and the available choices For system requirements see Setting Up RecordBase Central Station on page 1 4 During Server software installation there are two options Full Server Instal lation and RecordBase Tools Only Full Server installation installs the core server database files and RecordBase Tools Install only one instance of Full Server on the entire network This com puter must have TCP IP capability RecordBase Tools consists of two modules RecordBase Collector and Re cordBase Monitor These modules may be inst
56. tatus Started Started Started Started Started Started Started Started Started Started Started Started Started Startup Type Automatic Manual Manual Manual Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Disabled Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Manual Manual Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Manual Log On As Local System Local System Local System Local System Local System Network 5 Network 5 Local Service Local System Local System Local System Local System Local System Local System Local System Local Service Local Service Local System Local System Local System Local Service Local System ad vw Extended ad C s O OOOOO Figure 2 12 RAS Setup RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 15 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation 3 If it is not double click it to bring up Properties set the Start up Type to Automatic Click on Apply and then click Start to start the service Routing and Remote Access Properties Local Computer KE General Log On Recovery Dependencies Service name Remote4 ccess Display name Routing and Remote Access Description Offers routing services to businesses in local area and wide area network environments Path to executable EXMINDO W S Vsyetemaevevchost exe Ak neteycs Service status Stopped ou can specify the start parameters that apply when p
57. tral Station Detailed instructions appear in following sections Decide first whether you wish RecordBase to use one modem for calling TESLA recorders two modems one for calling TESLA recorders and another for accepting calls from TESLA recorders or LAN 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 Adding a Recorder to the List on page 4 4 3 If desired allow remote computers to access the RecordBase Database by creating a share on the database folder C Users Public Public Docu ments ERLPhase RecordBase Server database 4 Ensure Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 32 bit or 64 bit or later is applied In this case RecordBase 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 l Create a new user account on the server machine for the TESLA recorders for details see New User Account Setup on page 2 4 2 From Windows Control Panel select Category from the view by drop down box and go to System and Security Administrative Tools Services Ensure that the Routing and Remote Access service is set to run automatically and modems are configured and functional for details see Remote Access Service RAS Setup on page 2 6 RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2
58. ts and Settings All Us ers Shared Documents ERLPhase RecordBase Server database 4 Ensure Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 or 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 on the server machine for the TESLA recorders for details see for details see Figure 2 11 New Account Information on page 2 14 2 From Windows Control Panel click on Switch to Classic View if it is not in Classic View and go to Administrative Tools Services Ensure that the Routing and Remote Access service is set to run automatically and modems are configured and functional for details see Remote Access Service RAS Setup on page 2 14 3 Continue as in the section RecordBase with 1 Modem Overview starting with Step 2 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 1 Modem Overview on page 2 12 starting with step 1 RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R02 20 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation 2 5 Detailed Server Installation for Windows XP New User New User Account setup is only necessary for installations with two modems Account Setup IEDs are allowed to call in and out 1 From Windows Control Panel click on
59. tworking Properties RecordBase Central Station User Manual 2 19 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation 9 Uncheck Allow callers to access my local area network 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 ll Uncheck Allow calling computer to specify its own IP address Incoming TCP IP Properties Network access Allow callers to access my local area network TCP IP address assignment O Assign TCP IP addresses automatically using DHCP Specify TCP IP addresses From 192 168 102 160 To 152 168 102 180 Total 2l Allow calling computer to specify its own IP address Figure 2 18 TCP IP Address 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 the user doesn t need modem access to recorders 2 20 RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R02 20 2 RecordBase Central Station Installation 2 6 Commissioning and Verification of RecordBase Testing the Dial Out and or Outgoing LAN Connection DO2261R02 20 Communication must be tested to verify that RecordBase is configured properly Before RecordBase can communicate with a remote TESLA 2000 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
60. user knows that all the Serv er modules are up and running Figure 3 1 RecordBase Tray Icon On the Server machine if RecordBase Central Station is running there is a small RecordBase icon at the lower right corner of the screen If it is hidden click on the Upward arrow button on the system tray to show hidden icons Alternatively use the Windows Task Manager to determine if the RecordBase modules are running Press Ctrl Alt Del and select Start Task Manager and go to the Processes tab SystemManager exe should be one of the process es running RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R02 20 3 RecordBase Central Station Details Stopping RecordBase RB Windows Task Manager To Gil RB Windows Task Manager la I File Options View Windows Help File Options View Help Applications Processes Services Performance Networking User Applications Processes Services Performance Networking Users i Task Status Image Name Session ID CPU Memory Description He RecordBase Admin RecordBase Admin Running DatabaseManager exe 1 00 3 336K RecordBase Databa He RecordBase Collector Running dwm exe 1 00 968K Desktop Window Ma Ue RecordBase Monitor Running explorer exe 1 01 21 796K Windows Explorer LANSessionManager exe 1 00 3 944K RecordBase LAN Se LogfileManager exe 1 00 1 549K RecordBase Logfile Monitor exe 1 00 1 716K RecordBase Monitor Msaccess exe
61. ver Info tab The Collector shows the status of its communication link with the server in its Status Bar at the bottom of its window If the communication with the server is working the status says Connected If it says Not Connected l 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 Collector Module Server Info tab on page 4 3 Check that the server computer is access ble on the network by using Win dows Network Neighborhood and or Explorer Check that the computer the user is working on and the Server have estab lished a TCP IP connection by running ping Server ID Do this in the Run service available through the Windows Start menu The TCP IP link is working if the server responds to the ping Check that the server is running the RecordBase application by bringing up Task Manager on the server Ctrl Alt and Del keys simultaneously and checking for SystemManager exe in the Processes view RecordBase Central Station User Manual 4 3 4 Record Collection 4 2 Adding a Recorder to the List Use RecordBase Collector to add each TESLA recorder to RecordBase s list 1 The recorder list is shown under the Collector s ZED Info tab 2 To add a new recorder to the list use the New button IED Into Server Info Log Info Un Location T2000 101 70 T2000 TESL43000 101 74 T3000 TESLA40001P76 Tesla4000 Co
62. y added to the list and RecordBase performs cross trigger ing those recorders will be cross triggered multiple times for the same event resulting in undesirable behavior Prior versions of RecordBase Central Station exclusively used Active FTP for record transfers Starting with v2 2 RecordBase Central Station allows Passive FTP to be used as an alternative by checking the Use PASSIVE mode for FTP transfers This is a global setting and applies to all record transfers regardless of IED RecordBase Central Station User Manual DO2261R02 20 A Record Collection 4 3 IED Collection Rules Polled Record RecordBase can be set to poll its recorders on a scheduled basis and automati p Collection cally transfer new records to the central database To configure record collection for a recorder select the unit in the RecordBase Collector s JED Info tab then select the Collection Rules button W Enable Polling W Sunday Monday w Tuesday i Wednesday Thursday jw Friday i Saturday Calling Window Polls During Period Start Call After 8 30 Single Poll End Call Before 23 59 Periodic 60 5 39 minutes f Ho Limit Session Limits Mavmum Records Tranzfered 2 11 339 Time Limit 1 1 23 hours Retry Attempts Mavmum Attempts 1 11 39 Delay Between Attempts D 1 9 minutes Record Handling Transfer Newest Records First Transfer Oldest Records First Delete Remote Records After Transfer COMTRA

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