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Instructional Literature
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Instructions for the FP-6000 Protective Relay
10.2.5 Quitting PowerPort
You may go on-line or off-line repeatedly, however, once logged
on, you may not log off except when quitting the program.
Quitting is done in the standard manner for all Windows
programs. After quitting, disconnect the serial cable, and the
FP-6000 will continue to operate in whichever mode it was last
set.
10.3 INCOM PowerNet Software
Eaton PowerNet is the most recent and most comprehensive
software tool for integrating and managing Eaton Power
Management relays and meters. It is the successor to IMPACC.
Please refer to the manual accompanying the PowerNet software
for installation, configuration and use of this software. It is not
the intent of this manual to describe the complete operation of
PowerNet, but rather to familiarize the user with its use to
enhance FP-6000 operation.
A wide variety of descriptive material is available on PowerNet
from the Eaton web site. Browse to the Eaton web site at
http://www.eaton.com and follow the “Power Management
Products” link. A number of documents in Adobe Acrobat format
(.pdf) which fully describes the PowerNet software, features and
use may be downloaded. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader (for
viewing and printing the document files) is available for
download from http://www.adobe.com.
10.4 PowerNet Functions
10.4.1 What is PowerNet Software?
PowerNet is Eaton’s system of integrated metering, protection
and control devices. PowerNet Software is the suite of software
applications that allows you to monitor device data, physically
control devices, collect information, compile information, and
generate reports.
10.4.2 Distributed Client/Server Architecture
PowerNet Software uses distributed client/server architecture.
The individual applications act as clients, sending control
commands and requests for information to NetPower
DeviceServers. Upon receiving a request from a PowerNet
Software application, or based on pre-configured parameters,
NetPower DeviceServers communicate with devices to either
acquire data or control devices.
The distributed architecture of PowerNet Software allows you to
run different applications on one or more computers at the same
time. You can also run multiple copies of some applications on
different computers, simultaneously. In addition, applications
can be run at a remote, networked location (via an intranet or the
Internet).
10.4.3 Licensing
PowerNet Software uses a floating license system to license the
PowerNet Software applications. Each copy of a PowerNet
Software application requires a license to run it.
10.4.4 PowerNet Software Applications
PowerNet Software is comprised of NetPower DeviceServers that
communicate with devices to either acquire data or control
devices, and applications that allow you to communicate with
the NetPower DeviceServer. Some of the applications allow you
to generate reports and bills, based on data collected from
devices.
10.4.5 Core Components
The core components are (in most cases) the minimum set of
components PowerNet Software requires to run. They include
the following:
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PowerNet DeviceServer
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PowerNet Configurator
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PowerNet Tools
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PowerNet License Manager
PowerNet DeviceServer
PowerNet DeviceServer is a server on a PowerNet Software
client/server system. It polls for IMPACC device status and data,
and transmits information (device control, setpoints, etc.) from
applications to specific devices. In addition, PowerNet
DeviceServer can also act as a Modbus slave.
PowerNet Configurator
PowerNet Configurator serves as either an on-line or off-line
configuration tool to configure any number of PowerNet
DeviceServers making up a PowerNet Software system.
You can also use PowerNet Configurator to perform security
administration. PowerNet Configurator allows you to assign a
unique user ID and password for each PowerNet Software user,
designate the functions that each user can access, and add and
delete PowerNet DeviceServers to and from a PowerNet Domain.
PowerNet Tools
PowerNet Tools is a PowerNet application designed to
automatically merge the device energy, trend, alarm and event
data collected by multiple PowerNet DeviceServers into a central
database. PowerNet Tools is also used to archive central
databases.
PowerNet License Manager
PowerNet License Manager is the PowerNet Software application
that controls and manages the floating licenses. PowerNet
License Manager monitors how many purchased licenses for an
application are available for check out, which computer licenses
have been checked out, and the current status of each license.
10.4.6 Optional Components
There are several additional applications you can add to the core
to customize the PowerNet Software system to your needs. They
include the following:
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PowerNet DDE Server
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PowerNet Bill
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PowerNet Trend
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PowerNet Modbus Tools
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PowerNet Monitor
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PowerNet Waveform
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PowerNet Setpoints & Trip Curve
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PowerNet OPC Server
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PowerNet Event Viewer
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Power Pager
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PowerNet DDE Logger
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PowerNet Integrator