Chapter 6
PSCSV Basics – Starting, Connecting
and Logging In
6.1
Introduction
6.1.1
Getting Started
This chapter was written to assist you in setting up and operating the 1133A Power Sentinel using
PSCSV software. PSCSV provides direct and complete control over all of the features of the 1133A.
No other tool is available to configure the 1133A, however other software applications may be used
to collect data, especially with the new synchrophasor specification, C37.118.
Topics covered in this chapter include:
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Buttons, Windows, Toolbars and Menus
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Connecting with the 1133A
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Logging In
Opening a connection is the first step in successfully operating the 1133A. Prior to operation,
however, determine what type of connection you need to configure. The 1133A provides several
types of connection options: RS-232, RS-485, Modem and Ethernet (RJ-45). For more information
on connections, see Connecting with the 1133A.
Security features provide administrative control over user permissions and various levels of
access. For more information on Security, see 1133A Security.
6.1.2
Triggering from the DSP, Power Quality, and from I/O Connections
Set up to 32 different triggers based various DSP parameters, power quality conditions or event
input conditions. For details on configuring triggers, see Working with Triggers and Downloading
Event Data.
6.1.3
C37.118 Phasor Broadcast
Configure phasor broadcasts compliant with the IEEE Standard C37.118. For details, see Configure
Ports
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C37.118 Synchrophasor Protocol in Section 7.8.
