Idm t3 v3 User Manual

IDM T3
User Manual
incorporating
Replay PlusV3
40-8506-01
Introduction
IDM Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to Go for Further Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What is an IDM? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IDM T1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IDM T2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IDM T3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IDM T4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IDM T5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IDM T6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LSU (Local Storage Unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IDM Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DFR Fault Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TSS Triggered Slow Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CSS Continuous Slow Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Harmonics Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sags and Swells - Power Quality Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Quality Data Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flicker Recording Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ReplayPlus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About ReplayPlus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Version Numbers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Show Baud Rates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toggle IP / Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Erase NV Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTF Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LEDs - Normal Run Time Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IDM DAU LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OK / GPS / PPS LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarm LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LEDs 1 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Peripheral Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Peripherals - LSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Peripherals - Hub Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Peripherals - Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Peripherals - Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Peripherals - Local PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ReplayPlus
ReplayPlus Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installing ReplayPlus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
The Access Database and File Storage . . . . . . . . 27
About the Access Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Folder Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Changing to a Different Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Backup Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Accessing the Demo Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
ReplayPlus Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ReplayPlus Security Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
User - Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Administrator Privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
User Access Level Privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
ReplayPlus Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The ReplayPlus Explorer Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using The Device List Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
The Records Display Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
The Filter Display Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Configuring Ethernet Communications . . . . . . . 36
Installing TCP/IP for Network Communications . . . . . . . . 36
Installing TCP/IP for Dial-Up or Direct Connect
Asynchronous Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Installing Direct Connect Communications - Windows 95/98
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Installing Direct Connect Communications - Windows NT
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Making a Network Connection to the IDM . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Configuring ReplayPlus for Network Communications . . . 38
Installation
User Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input / Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Supply and Earthing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Analog Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Event / Digital Inputs (Standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarm Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethernet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock Synchronisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using an External PPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using NGTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LCD/Keypad Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Alarms? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Trigger? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Relays? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Satellite Info? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Examine IDs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disable Triggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Channel Check? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Configuring ReplayPlus for Dial-Up or Direct

Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding a New Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a New Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a New Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethernet Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modem Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Direct Connection (RS232) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring an IDM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding a DAU, LSU or PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding a Time Source to a DAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding and Configuring a Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding a Remote ReplayPlus Dial-Up PC . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding and Configuring a Local Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IDM Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IDM Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Global Settings - Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Global Settings - Output Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Global Settings - DFR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Global Settings - TSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Global Settings - CSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Global Settings - SER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DAU Configuration - DFR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DAU Configuration - TSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DAU Configuration - CSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DAU Configuration - Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DAU Configuration - Harmonics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DAU Configuration - Power Quality Sensor . . . . . . . . . . .
DAU Configuration - Flicker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DAU Configuration - Cross-Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DAU Configuration - Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure Analog Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure Event Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Report DAU and Report Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DAU Configuration - Trigger Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending Configuration to the DAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communications Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retrieving DFR and TSS Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retrieving CSS Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retrieving Flicker Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retrieving Logging Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retrieving Harmonics Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retrieving Sequence of Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IDM Polling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polling Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Polling Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polling Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polling History Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pausing and Disabling Polling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stop Poll Job(s), Flush Queue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Poll Now (Manual Poll) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replay Settings - Polling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Record Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Record Viewer Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical Record Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Analog Channel Label Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graphics Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced Features - Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced Features - Display Configurations . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced Features - Calculated Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced Features - Combination Channels . . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced Features - Distance To Fault Calculation . . . . .
Advanced Features - Sequence Components . . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced Features - Microsoft Excel Export . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced Filtering Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a New Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving and Using a Newly Created Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Importing and Exporting Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing or Deleting a Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filter Auto Refresh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating and Using Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Profiles Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a New Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing or Deleting a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Profile Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Profile Time Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ReplayPlus Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ReplayPlus Troubleshooting Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ReplayPlus Module Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Appendices
Appendix A - Sample IDM T3 DAU Configuration
Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Appendix B - DSP Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Calculated Quantities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Appendix C - DFR Record Lengths and Sensor OP
Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
DFR Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Appendix D - About IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
In Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Appendix E - Changing the IP Address of a DAU or
LSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Changing the IP Address of a DAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Changing the IP Address of a LSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Appendix F - IDM Hardware Overview and Jumper
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
IDM T3 DAU Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
The CPU Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
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The Analog Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

The Event Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
The VT/CT Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
The Front Panel Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
PSU Asembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
IDM T3 Mk I CPU Board (12-8299) Jumpers . . . . . . . . . 101
IDM T3 Mk I Analog Board (12-8300) Jumpers . . . . . . . 102
IDM T3 Mk II CPU Board (12-8313) and Mk III CPU Board
(12-8321) Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
IDM T3 Mk II Analog Board (12-8314) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Appendix G - IDM T3/T5 8 Channel DC Isolation
Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Channel Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Channel Input Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Appendix H - Conversion to External CTs . . . . . 106
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Default VT and CT Configurations - VT/CT Board and
Analog Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Internal VT to External CT Conversion - VT/CT Board . 109
Internal CT to External CT Conversion - VT/CT Board . 110
Internal VT or CT to External CT Conversion - Analog Board
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Appendix I - CT Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
CT Rack Input / Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
CT Rack User Connection Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
4 Channel IDM DC Isolation Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Appendix J - Generic IDM Calibration Procedure
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Step 1 - Equipment Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Step 2 - Initial Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Step 3 - Calibration Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Step 4 - Zero Offset Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Step 5 - Full Scale Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Step 6 - Finish Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Appendix K - IDM Configuration CD-ROM . . . . 119
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Copy from CD / Read-Only Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Replacing Installed Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Generating IDM Default Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Sending IDM Default Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
About IDM Calibration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Sending Calibration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Database Version Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Appendix L - IDM DAU Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Files Required for DAU Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
DAU Recovery Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Boot Loader Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Appendix M - Upgrading LSU Code . . . . . . . . . . 127
LSU Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
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Introduction
About this Manual
What is an IDM?
This manual assumes no previous knowledge of operation of

this type of test equipment. Although details are given on the
manner in which the IDM should be used, reference should also
be made to the Help menu within ReplayPlus software for
further instructions.
The IDM is an advanced multifunction distributed data

acquisition system designed to address the data recording
requirements of a modern transmission or distribution power
substation. The product, when coupled with the Qualitrol
Hathaway ReplayPlus software package, provides a powerful
platform for the acquisition, analysis and reporting of data from
power system substations.
Introduction (This Section)

First time users of the IDM should read this section which
describes the capabilities of the system and the operational
overview to understand how the IDM functions.
The IDM Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) has six standard formats
(or types):
Installation
Gives information on IDM installation with details of the
various inputs and outputs.
# A 3U rack mounting model, the IDM T1 (Type 1)

# The IDM T2 (Type 2), an upgrade kit for Qualitrol
ReplayPlus
Describes how to configure IDM parameters using the Qualitrol
Hathaway ReplayPlus software package.
#
#
#
#
Note:
Some ReplayPlus and IDMCal software screens and
dialog boxes shown in this manual may have updated
due to continuous product enhancement.
Hathaway DFR 0, DFR I, DFR II and DFR II (B) fault

recorders giving them the functions of the IDM T3
A 6U rack mounting model, the IDM T3 (Type 3)
A portable model, the IDM T4 (Type 4), which is
based on the 3U IDM T1
A 6U rack mounting model, the IDM T5 (Type 5)
A portable model, the IDM T6 (Type 6), which is
based on the 6U IDM T3
IDM T1
Where to Go for Further Help

If problems are experienced with the setup or the use of the
IDM Data Acquisition System, please contact:
Qualitrol - Hathaway Instruments Division
15 Wildflower Way, Belfast, BT12 6TA, Northern Ireland
Telephone: +44 28 9022 5200
Fax:
+44 28 9022 5225
The IDM T1 DAU

2 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Colorado 80112, USA
Telephone: +1 303 799 8200
Fax:
+1 303 799 8200
The IDM T1 DAU is equipped with 10 analog channels and 16

or 32 event channels, in a 3U 19 rack mountable enclosure that
is 312mm deep.
e-mail:
Internet:
sales@hathaway-systems.com
www.qualitrolcorp.com
IDM T2
IDM T4
The IDM T4 DAU is an IDM T1 DAU enclosed in a carrying
case for portable use.
The IDM T4 DAU

Upgraded IDM T2 DAU
Access to the 10 analog and 16 event channels is via 4mm

safety connectors accessible at the rear of the case. External VT
boxes and CT clamps are used for monitoring feeder circuits.
These isolated signals are then fed to the 10 analog channels of
the IDM DAU.
The IDM T2 DAU is a powerful, cost effective upgrade that

extends the life of existing DFRs providing all the functions of
the IDM, including GPS time synchronization, higher scan rates
and software sensors. The upgrade retains the signal
conditioning of the original DFR allowing an upgrade to be
performed without requiring any modification to protection
wiring.
IDM T5
IDM T3
The IDM T5 DAU

The IDM T5 DAU is equipped with two IDM T3s in a 6U 19
rack mountable enclosure that is 326mm deep. Each has 16
analog and 32 event channels independent of each other.
The IDM T3 DAU
The IDM T3 DAU is equipped with 16 analog channels and 32

event channels, in a 6U 19 rack mountable enclosure that is
326mm deep.
IDM T6
LSU (Local Storage Unit)
The IDM T6 DAU is an IDM T3 DAU enclosed in a carrying

case for portable use.
The LSU is a industrial PC based device that provides the

following functions in an IDM installation:
# Non-volatile storage for DFR, TSS and CSS records

# Modem sharing between multiple DAUs
# Printing records from multiple DAUs
The LSU is equipped with two serial ports, an internal 56K
modem, a minimum 20Gbyte hard drive and a network interface
card equipped with a 10 base T and AUI port. It runs the
multi-tasking Linux operating system.
The IDM T6 DAU

Access to the 16 analog and 32 event channels is via 4mm
safety connectors accessible at the rear of the case.
The LSU (Local Storage Unit)
IDM T6 DAU Rear
All IDM DAU types are equipped with fully internal signal
conditioning making them very compact units and suitable for
mounting in the relay panel of the feeder or item of equipment
being monitored. They can be equipped with an optional
internal GPS decoder or synchronized by an external time
source (e.g. IRIG B).
The DAU Channel Configuration Sheet provided with each
recorder gives full details of the analog and event channel
configuration and the supply voltage for each recorder. Sample
forms for each recorder type are included in Appendix A.
Typical Installations
In those installations where more than one IDM DAU is
installed at a given location then they communicate with
each other using twisted pair or fibre-optic Ethernet. To
interconnect devices using Ethernet a hub is required and
some sample network topologies are shown below. Twisted
pair Ethernet communications , also known as 10Base-T,
has a maximum range of 100m (300 feet) under normal
conditions however care should be taken in substation
installations to avoid induced transients from other
conductors. For this reason it is not normally recommended
to extend twisted pair Ethernet cables beyond an adjacent
cubicle in a substation environment. Fibre-optic Ethernet
networks, also known as 10Base-FL, can be extended to
over 1 kilometre while using multi-mode fibre.
LAN/WAN
PC
HUB
10Base-T or 10Base-FL network
DAU 1
DAU 2
LSU
Printer
Networked IDM Installation with Connection to a WAN
DAU
Modem
Printer
This figure
shows a single
DAU installation
with modem
communications and
local printer.
The figure above shows a networked IDM installation with a

connection to a Wide Area Network where data can be
automatically transferred to a remote PC on the network.
Single DAU Installation

The figure below shows a networked IDM installation with a
local PC, and LSU for mass storage, local printing and remote
communications.
HUB
10Base-T or 10Base-FL network
DAU 1
PC
DAU 2
LSU
DAU 3
Modem
Networked IDM Installation
DFR Fault Recording
CSS Continuous Slow Scan
High speed recording, monitoring the transient response of the

power system and equipment during and just after a system fault
or transient disturbance.
A slow scan function providing recorded calculated quantities

for up to 15 days for long term power stability monitoring. This
function requires a Local Storage Unit (LSU), an industrial PC
based storage device with a hard disk drive providing the long
term data storage facility. Quantities available for recording are
the same as those available for TSS recording.
Fault Recording Function
TSS Triggered Slow Scan

Continuous Slow Scan Function
Slow speed recording monitoring specified calculated power

quantities for up to 30 minutes before, during and after a
transient fault or disturbance at scan rates up to once per cycle.
Calculated quantities available include rms voltage and current,
real and reactive power, sequence components and frequency.
Harmonics Recording
The power quality recording function in the IDM provides a
comprehensive harmonic recording function in compliance with
IEC 61000-4-7 class B. Harmonics can be recorded on two three
phase groups of analog channels - two groups of voltage
channels or one group of voltage channels and one group of
current channels. Up to 40 user selectable harmonic quantities
can be selected for each three-phase group of analog channels to
be recorded at a sample interval of one minute or 10 minutes.
Data is stored in substation memory as a contiguous block of
data and blocks of data of up to 365 days in size can be
retrieved for display and analysis using ReplayPlus Master
Station software.
Triggered Slow Scan Function
Harmonics Recording Function
Power Quality Data Logging Function
Sags and Swells - Power Quality

Sensor
Flicker Recording Function

Flicker recording in compliance with the IEC 61000-4-15
standard is also provided with Pst and Plt values being provided.
Flicker is calculated on a group of three phase voltage inputs
and the resulting data is stored in recorder memory. Up to 512
days of flicker data can be stored in the recorder memory where
it can be retrieved using ReplayPlus Master Station software.
The power quality recording is equipped with a software power

quality sensor that automatically detects voltage sags (dips) and
swells. Each incident that is detected and characterised, in
compliance with IEC 61000-4-30 and the duration and
magnitude of each is stored in the recorder memory.
The last 1000 incidents are retained in memory and can be
retrieved for display and analysis by ReplayPlus Master Station
software.
Power Quality Sensor Function
Flicker Recording Function
Power Quality Data Logging

The data logging function also provides the ability to record
calculated quantities such as rms voltage and current, real and
reactive power, sequence components and frequency at sample
intervals of 10 seconds or 10 minutes. In addition to recording
the sample value at the selected rate the maximum and
minimum values over the sample interval can also be recorded.
Up to 60 days of data can be recorded at the 10s sample interval
and in excess of one year's worth of data can be recorded at a
sample interval of 10 minutes.
About ReplayPlus
The
ReplayPlus Master Station suite of software applications
provides configuration, communication, data analysis and
management for a range of Qualitrol Hathaway Products.
ReplayPlus Master Station Software

When used with the IDM it provides the following functions.
# Communications via direct connection, modem, or

twisted pair or fibre-optic Ethernet network
# Local or remote configuration of IDM DAUs

# Data retrieval from IDMs
# Data analysis, presentation and management
A user interface similar to Windows Explorer is used to display
lists of records and installed devices and a drag and drop
interface is used for IDM configuration. All device
configuration information, lists of records and record summary
results are stored in a Microsoft Access database to provide
open access to the data however Microsoft Access is not
required to run ReplayPlus.
ReplayPlus will run on Windows 9X / Me / NT 4.0 / 2000 / XP.
Installation
System Layout
It is very important to connect an earth to the main earth stud.

This earth stud should be connected to the system substation
earth.
A dimensioned picture of the 6U rack mounting IDM T3 DAU

is shown below. It is an easy device to mount. All analog, event
and alarm signal conditioning is internal to the chassis. All input
signal connections to the device are via screw terminal blocks
on the rear panel. The IDM is small enough to mount directly
into the protection panel of the equipment being monitored.
An on / off toggle switch is provided on the rear panel to switch

the power to the DAU.
Analog Inputs
Each DAU has 16 analog
inputs connected to #1TB1,
#1TB2, #1TB3 and #1TB4.
Channels 1 to 16 are AC
coupled via interposing
transformers mounted inside
the 6U chassis.
The AC coupled inputs can
be configured at the factory
for voltage or current. The
DAU configuration sheet
provided at the back of this
manual will confirm the
channel allocation.
The sensitivity of the analog
channels is given in the
following table:
IDM T3 DAU Dimensions
Input / Output Connections

See IDM T3 DAU Rear picture, next page.
CHANNEL
TYPE
Power Supply and Earthing

The standard DAU power supply is a universal input with the
following ranges:
# 80V to 300Vdc
# 110V to 220Vac, 50/60Hz
NOMINAL
VALUES
FULL SCALE
DEFLECTION
AC Voltage
63.5V or 110V
80V, 130V or
260V
AC Current
1A or 5A
20 x nominal
Selection of the nominal value is via a link on the internal signal

conditioning board in each DAU. These links are set in the
factory to customer requirements and full details are included on
the DAU configuration sheet provided at the back of this
manual.
The burden of each DAU is 40VA.

The power is connected to terminals 1 and 2 on TB8. The labels
L and N are for live and neutral of an AC supply. The labels +
and show the polarity of the DC supply.
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This arrangement makes it easy to

change a complete DAU without
having to disconnect a large number of
wires.
An external DC wetting voltage is
required to operate the digital inputs.
This voltage is normally from the
station battery.
A DC voltage (in the correct range)
applied across an input is interpreted
as a closed contact while the absence
of voltage is interpreted as an open
contact. The current drawn by each
input, when rated voltage is applied is
approximately 1mA.
The digital inputs are arranged in
groups of eight with one common
connection. The digital inputs are
bipolar meaning that the switch wires
and common can be either plus and
minus or minus and plus respectively.
IDM T5 DAU Rear
All analog channels are calibrated in the factory and there is no

need for site adjustments. The DAU configuration sheet
provided at the back of this manual will list the calibration
details of each analog channel.
Each group of eight digital inputs is isolated from each other

and from earth.
Each analog channel is fully isolated from each other and to

earth. The following also applies:
Alarm Outputs
Each DAU is fitted with Alarm 1 and 2 on #1TB7. Each alarm is
in the form of a voltage free contact rated as follows:
# Accuracy of reading better than 0.5% of full scale

# Phase angle error better than 0.5 degrees
# Common mode rejection ratio better than 85dB
# 125VA, 150W
Where a DAU is supplied with a combination of current and

voltage channels always ensure that the selected input channel is
a current channel before connecting a CT circuit.
The alarm output connections are via a screw terminal adapter

block that plugs into #1TB7.
Alarm 1 (terminals 1 and 2) is an energised closed watchdog
alarm that opens when the DAU is switched off or when a
critical alarm occurs in the system.
Event / Digital Inputs (Standard)

Each DAU is fitted with 32 digital inputs. The digital input
sensitivity can be 24V, 48/125V or 220Vdc with a tolerance of
20%. The DAU configuration sheet gives the digital input
details.
Alarm 2 (terminals 3 and 4) is a fleeting alarm which is closed

for 250ms every time the DAU is triggered.
Terminal 6 is earth and should be connected to the system star
earth.
The purpose of the digital inputs is to monitor the state of

external contacts normally associated with protection relays and
plant.
Ethernet Connections
The digital input connections are via a screw terminal adapter

block that plugs into #1TB5. Event inputs are on terminals 1 - 8
with the common or neutral on terminal 9. Terminal 10 is earth
and should be connected to the system star earth.
There are two types of ethernet connection, a 10Base-T and a

10Base-FL. Both operate at a speed of 10Mbits/sec.
The 10Base-T connection is via the RJ45 socket and is used for
short range communication over standard twisted pair cables.
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The 10Base-FL connection is via the two ST fibre connectors

and is used for longer range communication over fibre optic
cables.
RS232 (1)
Pin 1
RS232 (2)
Pin 1
The white coloured connector is for transmit and the grey colour
for receive.
Pin 2
RXD
Pin 2
RXD
Pin 3
TXD
Pin 3
TXD
The connectors are suitable for 62.5/125 multi-mode micron

fibre cable. The wavelength used is 1300nm.
Pin 4
DTR
Pin 4
DTR
Pin 5
GND
Pin 5
GND
The IDM uses TCP/IP protocol.
Pin 6
Pin 6
DSR
Ethernet Firmware Installation

Two versions of firmware exist for IDMs. A typical file name,
where x, y and z are the firmware version numbers, would be as
follows:
Pin 7
RTS
Pin 7
RTS
Pin 8
CTS
Pin 8
# vx080201_x-y-z.bin
# vxAUI080201_x-y-z.bin
Pin 9
- For RJ45 twisted pair

ethernet only
- For fibre optic ethernet
only
Pin 9
A modem, PC or printer can be connected to the serial ports via

standard serial cables.
Port (2) can be configured as an RS485 output via internal link
selection and the RS485 D-type connector on the rear panel.
Unless otherwise stated, the shipping default firmware is of the

vx type, which will only support RJ45 twisted pair networking.
When a DAU is equipped with an internal GPS time decoder or

IRIG-B time decoder theses devices use the COM 2 port to
interface to the processor and it is no longer available for
external use. Inside the front panel two jumpers, J3 and J4,
select whether the ports is available for external use or is
configured for use by an internal time decoder. For both jumpers
position A is selected for external use and position B is selected
for an internal time decoder.
If fibre optic network cabling is being used the vxAUI firmware

needs to be uploaded to the DAU.
Firmware is updated using IDMCal software. Refer to
Appendix K, IDM DAU Recovery, for more information on
updating firmware.
The pin out for the RS485 connection is given in the following
table:
As the network will not be active if the wrong firmware is

installed, the uploading will have to be executed through direct
connect or XModem.
Pin 1
The firmware is referred to as Application within IDMCal.
Serial Ports
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4
Each DAU has two serial ports, RS232 (1) and RS232 (2). Port
(1) is accessible on the front panel as well as each rear panel.
Pin 5
Pin 6
The pin out for the RS232 (1) and (2) is given in the following
table:
Pin 7
Pin 8
Pin 9
12
GND
Clock Synchronisation
The pin out for #1TB6 is given in the following table. The
connections are via a screw terminal adapter block that plugs
into #1TB6.
Each IDM DAU has an internal free running clock for time
stamping recorded data. This clock can be synchronized to an
external source via a 1 pulse per second (1pps) applied on one
of three inputs:
# The BNC co-axial connector (TTL level)

# The ST fibre connector
# Pins 1 and 3 of #1TB6 (RS485 multidrop)
Master DAUs can be equipped with an internal GPS or IRIG-B
time decoder. The ANTENNA BNC socket is provided for the
connection of the GPS, or the 1PPS BNC for IRIG-B 003, DC
level, no carrier, BCD/SB data format signal.
A (loop out)
Pin 3
B (loop in)
Pin 4
B (loop out)
Pin 5
External Time Stamp
Pin 6
External Time Stamp
The pulse must be greater than a minimum of 10:s wide. The

pulse must not exceed 20Vdc.
The second is marked as the rising edge of this pulse.
Note:
If an external pps is to be used then jumper J2 on
the Analog board must be set to the A position.
The following figure shows how DAUs are interconnected for

1pps synchronisation via RS485.
Note:
For DAUs with clock synchronisation using RS485
multidrop, the last Slave in the chain has jumper J1a
on the Analog board inserted for correct RS485
termination.
For DAUs using IRIG-B via the 1PPS BNC connector

ensure jumper J2 on the Analog board is set to
position B.
Time Slave #1
Time Slave #2
EXT
T/S
IN OUT IN OUT
4
3
2
1
3
2
EXT
T/S
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DAU Interconnection for 1pps Synchronisation
5
4
3
2
1
IN OUT IN OUT
RS485 Twisted
Pair Cable
#1TB6
IN OUT IN OUT
EXT
T/S
EXT
T/S
5
4
3
2
Time Slave #3
#1TB6
#1TB6
IN OUT IN OUT
Pin 2
An external pulse, 0Vdc and rising to 8Vdc, may be connected

to the 1PPS BNC connector on the rear of the DAU. (BNC
centre = 8Vdc pulse, BNC outer = 0Vdc).
Where multiple DAUs are installed at one site, one DAU (the
Time Master) can be used to synchronize other DAUs (time
slaves) using a 1pps (one pulse per second) signal. In this way
all DAUs are synchronized to the same time, +/- 10:s, even if
there is no accurate external time source.
#1TB6
A (loop in)
Using an External PPS
Note:
The DAU can be equipped with either a GPS decoder
or an IRIG B decoder.
Time Master
Pin 1
If a pulse per second is available, this should be connected to

the DAU, in addition to the NTGS serial time. The Telefault
GPS manufactured by Qualitrol Hathaway provides a pulse per
second output and this pulse (or equivalent) may be connected
to a DAU as detailed in the table below.
The DAU to which this pulse is connected will be the Time

Master DAU.
This Time Master DAU may now be used to provide time
synchronisation to other DAUs, using the RS485 pps connection
described previously.
DAU PPS
BNC
Using NGTS
NGTS is the definition for a serial time code format and a
device providing this serial time code data format may be
connected to a serial port of an IDM DAU.
DESCRIPTION
Pin 2
RS232 serial data to DAU
Pin 5
Serial data grnd.
Inner
Pulse signal
Outer
Pulse signal grnd.
Caution!
For successful clock synchronisation, the configuration
of the DAU in ReplayPlus must be made to match the
physical installation.
The serial connection to the DAU is as detailed below.

DAU COM
PORT
DESCRIPTION
If the NGTS device is a Telefault GPS from Qualitrol

Hathaway, then connection to COM1 on the Telefault GPS is
made via Qualitrol Hathaway cable 16-2017 and its details are
shown below.
Telefault
COM1
TX_D 3
GRND 5
RED
2 RX_D
BLUE
5 GRND
Screen
P1
9-way D Type
Connector, Female
P2
9-way D Type
Connector, Female
DAU RS232 Port to Telefault GPS Cable (16-2017)
Note:
If using DAU COM2, jumpers J3 and J4 on the CPU
board must be in position A and J8 must be in
position B. Additionally on the Analog board, J2 must
be in position A.
Using NGTS with PPS
The NGTS standard, in addition to the serial time code packet,
defines a pulse per minute epoch marker. This pulse is too
infrequent and cannot be used by the DAU (the DAU requires a
pulse per second). Thus, connection of only the NGTS serial
time code packet to a DAU will prevent time errors due to drift,
as a NGTS serial time code packet is issued every minute, but
accuracy to absolute time may be deviant by up to half a second
worst case.
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DAU RS232
Serial Port
At this stage pressing the <Reset> key will clear any LEDs
associated with an alarm.
Normal Operation
The LCD displays the following during run time operation:
Line 1
This displays the time and date <hh><mm><ss>
<dd><mm><yy>
The display is updated every second.
An underscore will appear between the time and date to indicate
that time synchronisation cannot be guaranteed.
Manual Trigger?
To initiate a manual trigger use the key sequence:
<Enter> <down arrow> <Enter>
After a manual trigger has been sent the DAU will return to run
time mode.
Line 2
This displays the DAU name.
To view the IP address of the DAU, from the keypad use key
sequence:
Test Relays?
To test the two status relays use the key sequence:
<left arrow> <up arrow> <right arrow> <down arrow>
<Enter> <down arrow> <down arrow> <Enter>
Then press <down arrow> again to toggle between the DAU

name and the IP address.
Then <up arrow> or <down arrow> to select which relay.
Note - Exiting Menu Options:

All the following menu options can be accessed from
the normal run time display.
Pressing <esc> at any time whilst in the menu option
will return the DAU to the run time display.
Then <Enter> <up arrow> Relay closed, <down arrow>

Relay open, <Enter> pulse.
Satellite Info?
To examine the satellite information use the key sequence:
Display Alarms?
<Enter> <down arrow> <down arrow> <down arrow>

<Enter>
To view the last eight alarms use the key sequence:
If the master DAU is configured for and locked to the GPS, then
the number of satellites and length of time locked will be
displayed.
<Enter> <Enter>
The LCD will then display the following:
If the master DAU is configured for but not locked to the GPS
then the time satellite lock has been lost will be displayed.
Line 1
Displays the alarm time and date <hh><mm><ss>
<dd><mm><yy>
If the master DAU does not receive the GPS time string then a
error message to this effect will be displayed.
Line 2
Displays the alarm message.
A Slave DAU displays the time elapsed in minutes since the last
hourly time synchronisation packet was received from the
master DAU.
From the keypad use <left arrow> and/or <right arrow> to

scroll along the alarm text.
Use <up arrow> <down arrow> to go through the available
alarms.
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Use <Enter> to cancel disabling triggers.

Use <Esc> to display the following:
DISABLED 60min
Esc to re-enable
Note:
On power up/reset the master DAU sends a series of
time packets every minute for the first five minutes
and then every hour to the slave DAUs.
Use <up arrow> to increase disable time in 30min steps.

Use <down arrow> to decrease disable time in 30min steps.
Use <enter> to default to 60min disabling.
Use <Esc> to re-enable triggers.
Additionally, with the Satellite Info option displayed, pressing

<Enter> again will give details on the antenna status.
The antenna status will be reported as passed, open or short.
These antenna status messages are self explanatory, and the
antenna status option is included to facilitate diagnosis of
potential cable/antenna problems:
Channel Check?
Channel Check Mode Overview
Channel check mode enables the DAU to display analog and
event information on the LCD display to facilitate checking of
user inputs. It can assist in commissioning or checking of user
inputs to an DAU where a pc running ReplayPlus is not
available.
# passed - Antenna correctly detected

# OPEN - Open circuit in cable from GPS module to
antenna
# SHORT - Short circuit in cable from GPS module to

antenna
Using the integral keypad of an DAU the user may select an

individual analog channel and its present, secondary value will
be displayed on the LCD. This value will be updated
approximately once per second.
This antenna status information is available to be updated every

minute, after receipt of the GPS time string from the GPS
module (which is observed as a short flash of the GPS LED on
the keypad).
Similarly, event state may be displayed. Groups of 16 events are

displayed simultaneously on the LCD where, by default, a 1
indicates current flow in the event channel and a 0 indicates no
current flow in the event channel.
Upon receipt of a GPS time packet, the antenna status displayed

on the LCD of the DAU may be refreshed by pressing <Enter>
Note:
The Antenna Status option is not available for Slave
DAUs or Master DAUs without GPS.
Channel check mode only allows display of analog and event

channels that are physically available and connected to the IDM
DAU. Quantities computed by the DAU (such as real and
reactive power) are not available for selection by Channel
Check Mode.
Examine IDs?
To access channel check mode use the key sequence:
To examine the DAU node and network ID use the key

sequence:
<Enter> <up arrow> <up arrow> <up arrow> <up

arrow> <up arrow> <up arrow> <Enter>
<Enter> <down arrow> <down arrow> <down arrow>

<down arrow> <Enter>

Enter to confirm
Esc to cancel
This displays the current DAU node within the specified

network.
Use <Enter> to start channel check mode in the last used

mode, or in the analog check mode if the IDM DAU has been
restarted since this option was last used.
Disable Triggers
To disable the triggers use the key sequence:
There are two modes of operation, analog and event mode, to

display analogue values and event states respectively.
<Enter><down arrow> <down arrow> <down arrow>

<down arrow> <down arrow> <Enter>
Use <Esc> to terminate channel check mode.

Esc to confirm
Enter to cancel
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If there are more than 16 events in the DAU use the <up
arrow> to increase or the <down arrow> to decrease the event
channels being viewed. Viewing will automatically be limited to
the physical event channels available in the IDM DAU.
Caution!
During channel check mode normal DAU functions are
not available. Thus, the DAU will not trigger and
record data as normal. There is no automatic timeout
from channel check mode and an IDM DAU will
remain in channel check mode indefinitely, until
terminated by the user or the DAU is reset. SER 165 is
issued when channel check mode begins and SER 166
when channel check mode ends.
Use <left arrow> or <right arrow> to toggle the mode of

operation into analog channel check mode.
Use <Esc> to return to normal DAU operation.
Version Numbers?
Analog Channel Check Mode

The LCD will display Check Chan x on the top line of the
LCD where x is the analogue channel number that is currently
being viewed. The second line of the LCD will show the
secondary value for that analog channel. The value is shown to
3 decimal places, followed by units (mV, V, mA, A, etc.)
followed by a signal type identifier (AC or DC). For ac
channels, the secondary value show is rms.
To view the current version of DAU firmware and DSP Cyclic

Redundancy Checksum use the key sequence:
arrow> <up arrow> <Enter>
This displays the firmware version and DSP CRC in 4 digit
hexidecimal format.
Use <up arrow> to increase or <down arrow> to decrease

the analog channel number that is currently being viewed.
Viewing will be automatically limited to the physical analog
channels available in the DAU.
In addition to the firmware version number, the letters TP or

AUI will be shown.
# TP - Indicates the firmware is twisted pair and will
Use <left arrow> or <right arrow> to toggle the mode of

operation into event channel check mode.
use the RJ45 Ethernet connection
# AUI - Indicates the firmware will operate over the

fibre optic Ethernet connection
Use <Esc> to return to normal DAU operation.

Event Channel Check Mode
The LCD will display the word Events in the centre of the top
line confirming that channel check mode is selected for event
information. Top left on the LCD displays the event number for
the event channel state that is displayed bottom left on the LCD.
Similarly, top right on the LCD displays the event number for
the event channel state that is displayed bottom right on the
LCD. The events channel state on the bottom line are in numeric
sequence from left to right.
Show Baud Rates?

To view the baud rate settings for the DAU COM1 and COM2
ports use the key sequence:
arrow> <Enter>
The baud rates for COM1 and COM2 will be displayed.
The event state for 16 event channels is shown simultaneously

as a series of 1s and 0s denoting the event state. Note that
channel check mode does take into account the event channel
normal/alarm configuration settings. This can be set using
ReplayPlus .
Toggle IP / Name
This menu option enables the user to either display the DAU
name or its IP address on the second line of the normal run time
operation LCD display.
By default the DAU is configured to have channel check mode

show the events as 0 with no voltage applied to the channel
(i.e, no current flow) and 1 when a voltage is applied (i.e,
current flow). If the IDM configuration is changed and the event
operation is set to normally high then the channel check mode
will show this event as a 1 with no voltage applied (i.e, no
current flow) and a 0 when a voltage is applied (i.e, current
flow).
To display the IP address of the DAU use the key sequence:

<Enter> <up arrow> <up arrow> <up arrow> <Enter>
To return to displaying the DAU name use the key sequence:
<Enter> <up arrow> <up arrow> <Enter>
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Erase NV Storage
To erase the non-volatile memory of a DAU use the key
sequence:
<Enter> <up arrow> <up arrow> <Enter>
Enter to confirm
Esc to cancel
If <Enter> is pressed, the display will then count through the
NV memory blocks from 1 to 128 erasing them. During this
process AL 5 will remain lit.
Erasing the non-volatile RAM takes approximately two minutes.
When the non-volatile RAM is completely erased, the IDM
DAU will automatically return to normal operation.
DTF Results
To view Distance to Fault results for any record held in the
memory of the DAU use the key sequence:
<Enter> <up arrow> <Enter>
The LCD will display the time of the fault on the top line. The
second line will display the name of the line (circuit) for which
the result has been calculated.
Use <up arrow> and <down arrow> to move forward and
back through time to select the result to be shown. Use <left
arrow> and <right arrow> to select the line for which the
results are to be shown.
Use <Enter> to display the DTF result. The LCD will display
the trigger date and time on the top line and the result on the
bottom line.
Use <left arrow> and <right arrow> at this point to scroll
through the DTF information.
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LED 5 - Erase Record from NVRAM

LED 6 - Write Record to NVRAM
If NVRAM is selected as an output destination then the red LED
marked 6 will light for every new record to indicate that the
DAU is writing to memory.
IDM DAU LEDs

OK
GPS
Alarm
PPS
When the NVRAM has reached full capacity the DAU will have
to delete records before any new ones can be written to the
memory. So the red LED marked 5 will light (which indicates it
is deleting memory) followed by LED 6 every time there is a
new record.
OK / GPS / PPS LEDs

The green LED marked OK should flash constantly indicating
that the system is healthy.
Caution!
If any of the red LEDs 1 - 6 are permanently lit this
indicates an error and should be reported. Refer to
Appendix L, IDM DAU Recovery, for more information.
The green LED marked PPS flashes every second, this is to

indicate pulse per second.
If there is a GPS installed in the DAU, the green LED marked
GPS should flash once every minute to indicate an active string
from the module.
Alarm LED
The red Alarm LED flashes to indicate an operational change
has taken place. This could be due to one of the following
example conditions:
# New application, configuration or DSP files being

uploaded to the DAU
# The DAU being reset

# A trigger condition
# GPS lost lock
LEDs 1 - 6
LEDs 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 - Critical Data Transfer
When new application firmware, DSP firmware or a
configuration is sent to a DAU the red LEDs marked 3, 4, 5 and
6 will light until the transfer and the update of the flash is
complete.
LED 4 - DFR Recording Activity
Every time there is a trigger the red LED marked 4 will light
until the unit has completed recording DFR data. If harmonics is
enabled then LED 4 will light for 10 seconds every minute
while it records the necessary data.
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Peripheral Types
It is possible to connect peripheral devices to the RS232 port of
any DAU. Access to other devices is via the Ethernet LAN.
There are five types of peripheral device:
#
#
#
#
#
LSU (Local Storage Unit)

Hub shelf
Modem
Printer
Local PC
The following block diagram is an IDM T3 installation showing

connections to peripherals.
Transmission Substation
User Alarm Outputs
125Vdc@5A
User Event Inputs
24 - 220Vdc
(#1TB5)
(#1TB2, TB4)
Analogs
(#1TB7)
GPS Antenna
User Voltage Inputs

80, 130 or 260Vac
Events
Alarms
Antenna
User Current Inputs

20 or 100A
(#1TB2, TB4)
Analogs
IDM T3
User DC Inputs
1 - 10V, 10 - 40V,
40 - 120V,
120 - 240V
(#1TB1, TB3)
1PPS
(Fibre / BNC /
RS485 - #1TB6)
Analogs
Ethernet
Power I/P
RJ45
Power I/P
Power Input
Ethernet
RJ45
RJ45
Laptop PC
(At Site)
Serial
Desktop PC
(Remote)
Hub Shelf
Power I/P
Ethernet
Modem
Internal
Modem
IDM T3 Installation
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LSU
Shelf fitted with RJ45

Ethernet Hub and
1pps Converter Board
Peripherals - LSU
Peripherals - Hub Shelf
A rear view picture of the LSU is shown below.
A rear view picture of the Hub shelf is shown below. It is used

for Ethernet connections to a DAUs and LSUs.
The Hub shelf is equipped with the following:
# RJ45 Ethernet hub for LAN connections

# 1pps Converter board
The 1pps Converter board converts 1pps RS485, TTL or fibre
inputs to up to eight fibre 1pps outputs. It also provides
regulated DC power to the hub and integral modem (if fitted).
LSU Rear
The LSU is equipped with the following:
#
#
#
#
#
RJ45 Ethernet connection

Integral modem
LPT1 printer port
COM1 serial port
COM2 (dongle)
Hub Shelf Rear

The 1pps Converter Board is located underneath the Hub shelf
internal plate. It provides facilities to receive a pps via fibre,
BNC (voltage pulse) or RS485, and then echo that input pps via
fibre outputs, enabling pps distribution over long distances.
Note:
Fibre type is 62.5/125:m multimode.
The board has several jumpers that configure its operation.
Access to these jumpers is provided through cut-outs in the Hub
shelf internal plate.
Typically, the 1pps Converter Board is used to facilitate
distribution of a pps signal between clusters of IDM DAUs. For
example, a Master IDM DAU with an internal GPS will output a
pps signal via RS485. This may be connected to a 1pps
Converter Board RS485 input and so provide fibre pps signals
for sending long distances to other IDM DAUs. The fibre pps
from the 1pps Converter Board may be connected directly to the
pps fibre input of remote IDM DAUs.
LSU Rear Connections
The 1pps Converter Board supports an external pps pulse via the
BNC connector. The external pulse must be normally 0Vdc
rising to 5Vdc, but not exceeding 20Vdc. Such an external pulse
may be connected to the BNC observing the following polarity;
BNC centre = voltage pulse, BNC outer = 0Vdc.The pulse must
be greater than 10ms wide. The second is marked as the rising
edge of this pulse.
COM2 is used to indicate normal operation (via a flashing LED

on the dongle) and to allow proper shutdown of the operating
system. The LPT1 printer port enables printing of DFR and SER
data.
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JP2 must be in position JP2:1-2, unless there are

multiple boards comprising a RS485 chain. In this
case, boards in the chain must have JP2:2-3 selected
(no RS485 termination) and the last board in the chain
must have JP2:1-2 (to terminate the RS485 chain).
JP1 is user set to select the source of pps, either
JP1:1-2 to select the RS485 input as the source of the
pps signal, or JP1:2-3 to select both the fibre and
BNC inputs as the source of the pps signal.
Note:
If JP1:2-3 is selected (source of pps input is
fibre or BNC) then only a single source of pps
must be connected to the board, either the
fibre or the BNC, but not both.
Additionally, with JP1:2-3 selected, the
RS485 will function as an output and echo
the received pps pulse on the RS485.
Peripherals - Modem
For a single DAU installation, a modem can be
connected to any IDM serial port to allow remote
access to that particular DAU.
1pps Converter Board Jumper Positions

JUMPER
POSITION
JP1
1-2
RS485 pps
input
Select source of pps

input as RS485
2-3
Fibre or BNC
pps input
Select source of pps

input as Fibre or
BNC
1-2
RS485
termination
on
Fitted to last (or

only) board in
RS485 daisy chain
JP1
JP2
FUNCTION
For a networked DAU installation, an internal modem

in the LSU is used to allow remote access to it and the DAUs.
COMMENT
JP2
2-3
No RS485
termination
Fitted to boards
which are not in the
last RS485 daisy
chain
JP3
1-2
Normal
mode
Must be selected
JP3
2-3
Test mode
Not for user

selection
Modem access allows an operator to remotely configure DAU

parameters and download data.
The IDM uses standard PPP for serial communications.
Peripherals - Printer
For a single DAU installation, an EPSON dot matrix printer can
be directly connected to the DAU serial port for a basic format
local hardcopy. Qualitrol Hathaway cable 16-1943 is used for
this connection and its details are shown on the next page.
For a networked DAU installation, an EPSON dot matrix printer
can be directly connected to the LSU parallel port for a basic
format local hardcopy.
Local printout is for DFR records only.
Note that JP3 must be in position JP3:1-2.
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YELLOW
20
2
RED
3
Printer
ORANGE
GREEN
BLACK
WHITE
BLUE
4
P1
25-way D Type
Connector, Male
DAU RS232
Serial Port
8
P2
9-way D Type
Connector, Female
DAU RS232 Port to Printer Cable (16-1943)
Peripherals - Local PC
A PC running Qualitrol Hathaway ReplayPlus software can be
directly connected to a serial port for local configuration and
analysis of data. Qualitrol Hathaway cable 16-1949 is used for
this connection and its details are shown below.
1
4
2
3
DAU RS232
Serial Port
WHITE
YELLOW
RED
ORANGE
BLACK
7
8
6
BLUE
1
9
6
9
Computer
GREEN
Screen
Screen
P2
9-way D Type
Connector, Female
P1
9-way D Type
Connector, Female
DAU RS232 Port to PC Cable (16-1949)
However, the most practical method of local connection is via

the LAN where data transmission rates are much faster
(10Mbits/s). The PC needs to be fitted with a standard Ethernet
network card to connect in this way.
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ReplayPlus
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Installing ReplayPlus
5.
The ReplayPlus software is supplied on a CD-ROM. To install

the software, do the following:
1.
Close all open Windows programs.
2.
Place the ReplayPlus CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD

drive.
3.
The setup program is automatically launched. The Qualitrol

Hathaway Installation Wizard will appear. To continue,
click on Next >
The following installations are possible:
# Typical (with all available features)

# Compact (with a minimum number of features) or
# Custom (with only those feature required)
6.
The default destination directory will be displayed. This

can be changed by clicking on Browse...and selecting the
desired directory. Click on Next > to start the installation.
7.
When the Database options dialog appears, read the

following caution before proceeding:
Caution!
For reinstalls or upgrades, do NOT check Install New
Database. Only check Install New Database when you
no longer need any part of the previous database or if
you are installing the ReplayPlus software for the first
time. If you check Install New Database this version
of the software overwrites all database files. Before
installing a new database be sure to archive all
database files you may want to preserve.
Qualitrol Hathaway Installation Wizard

Note:
Should the program not start automatically, use
Windows Explorer to select the CD / DVD drive where
the ReplayPlus CD-ROM is located.
In the root directory open the ReplayPlus folder and
double-click on the SETUP.EXE program.
4.
Database Options
8.
Verify the Path for Database is correct. If necessary, click

Browse... and select the correct path.
9.
Continue with the installation by following the instructions

as prompted by the Qualitrol Hathaway Installation Wizard.
Choose how you wish to install the program.
Note:
For ReplayPlus to communicate with the IDM, the
following operating system services are required;
when using Windows 95/98, Dial-up Networking with
TCP/IP must be installed; when using Windows NT
4.0, Remote Access Services (RAS) must be installed
(consult your IT professional or Windows help for
more assistance).
Select the Type of Setup Required
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System Requirements
# Windows 9X / Me / NT 4.0 / 2000 / XP.
# Pentium 90MHz or better PC, 32Mb RAM, 1Gb hard
drive
# An available serial port and modem for dial-up

#
#
communications
A network connection for Ethernet communications
Microsoft Access for analysis when using custom
queries and reports
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About the Access Database
It is also possible to change to a different database while

ReplayPlus is open. To do this:
ReplayPlus uses a Microsoft Access database to store

information about IDM DAUs. The database is located in the
folder specified during the installation of ReplayPlus, by default
this is C:\ReplayPlusV3. The default name of this database
is Replayplus.mdb. If you use multiple databases they
require different names or should be placed in different folders.
1.
From the ReplayPlus Explorer

window click on Edit and then
select Settings
Edit, Settings
2.
Folder Structure
ReplayPlus creates working folders to store record data and the
default working directory is C:\ReplayPlusV3\WrkDir.
However, if a different directory is chosen for your database,
that directory should also be used for your working folder. For
example, if you choose to place a database called IDM.mdb in a
directory C:\hathaway then your working directory should also
be C:\hathaway.
This will open a dialog called Replay Settings. Open the

Directories tab. In the System Databases field click on
Browse in the Master Database field and locate the
required database.
Master Database Path

WrkDir (Default Device Records Path)
IDM (Device)
...... record files (.dat)
Browse for Database
3.
ReplayPlus Hierarchical Folder Structure
In the Device Records field, click on Browse

Select the directory that you have chosen for the different
database.
Note:
During installation ReplayPlus creates a file called
ReplayPlus.new. This is a default database and can
be used should you need to install a clean database.
To do this save your original database under a unique
name and rename the ReplayPlus.new file with the
extension .mdb.
Changing to a Different Database

When you first run ReplayPlus you are asked to specify the
directory in which your database resides and at this point you
may change to a different database if required.
Specify Database Location

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Backup Database
4.
This will open a dialog called Replay Settings.

Open the Directories tab. In the System Databases field
click on Browse in the Master Database field.
Select C:\ReplayPlusV3\demo\ReplayPlus.mdb
5.
In the Device Records field, click on Browse

Select C:\ReplayPlusV3\demo\WrkDir
Replay Plus may be configured to create a backup copy of the

ReplayPlus database file when the program is closed. To do this:
1.
From the ReplayPlus Explorer window click on Edit and

then select Settings
2.
Open the House Keeping tab. Click on Browse in the

Location for Back-Up Database field and specify a location
for the backup database file.
3.
Disable the Disable Back-Up check box to allow

ReplayPlus to create a backup copy of the database file.
The demo records can now be accessed using the

ReplayPlus Explorer.
Choosing Backup Database

4.
When ReplayPlus is closed, a backup copy of the database

is made into the specified location. This file is called
ReplayPlusdbBackup.mdb
Note:
This file is a backup copy of the database only and
does not include any data records (data records are
stored separately from the database).
Accessing the Demo Database

1.
Install the ReplayPlus software and follow the instructions.
2.
Select the Custom installation. Check the Demo files

and Extras options to install the demo files in a ..\demo
folder inside the folder selected for the ReplayPlus
installation.
3.
After the installation has been completed, run the

ReplayPlus software and click on Edit and then Settings
on the toolbar.
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ReplayPlus Security Overview
ReplayPlus Log On
Each time ReplayPlus is started, the Log On dialog is displayed.
ReplayPlus provides security features that allow additional users

to be created or removed. Each user is assigned an access level
which determines what features are available to them.
On installation of ReplayPlus the user Administrator is
created by default.
Log On Details
User - Administrator
Administrator Password
The Administrator's password is the Customer Password
that is supplied along with the ReplayPlus Customer ID on
each ReplayPlus CD.
The User Name is the

name of the user who is
logging on, and may be
altered. The Password is
the assigned password for
that user. The user name
and password are
case-sensitive.
The Log on button becomes active once an eight character

password is entered. When Log on is clicked and the password
has been validated ReplayPlus will be loaded. If an invalid
password is entered an error will be displayed and ReplayPlus
will not run.
Quit will exit Replay Plus.
Invalid Password
ReplayPlus Security
Administrator Privileges
The ID and password are both case-sensitive and must be

entered exactly as printed. This must be performed once, when a
new build of ReplayPlus is installed.
The Administrator has unrestricted access to all features of

ReplayPlus. In addition, only the Administrator has access to the
following high-level security features:
#
#
#
#
Changing the Administrator password

Changing the ReplayPlus ID
Disabling or enabling security
The ReplayPlus User Manager
Changing the Administrator Password

Only the user Administrator can change the Administrator
password. To do this:
Sample Customer ID and Password
1.
From the ReplayPlus Explorer window click on Tools and

then select Change
Password
2.
Changing the Password

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This will open a dialog

called Change
Password.
3.
3.
Enter the new Administrator password. The password must

be eight characters in length and re-entered for verification
purposes. Click on Accept to use the new password.
Changing the ReplayPlus Customer ID

Only the user Administrator can change the ReplayPlus
Customer ID. To do this:
Confirmation
User Manager
The ReplayPlus User Manager allows users to be created, edited
and deleted. User access privileges are also set within the User
Manager. The User Manager is accessible only to users with
Administrator privileges. To access the User Manager:
1.
From the Replay Plus Explorer window click on Tools and

then select Change Key
2.
This will open the ReplayPlus Security dialog.
3.
Enter a valid ID and password and click on Unlock

Replay to use the new ReplayPlus Customer ID.
Security will be enabled and this is

confirmed.
1.

then select User Manager
2.
Disabling and Enabling Security

Only the user Administrator can disable the security features
of ReplayPlus. To do this:
1.

then select Disable Replay Security
2.
Enter a valid password.
3.
Security will be disabled

and this is confirmed.
The ReplayPlus User Manager

The User Manager displays all the currently defined users. In
the example shown there are three users defined. Each user is
listed by User Name and to the right the User Access Level
displays the access level currently assigned to that user.
Enter Password
The access levels define which features of ReplayPlus are

available to each user. They are:
Confirmation
# Full Access
# Read Only and Comms Access
# Read Only Access
Caution!
When security is disabled, the Log On dialog is not
shown when ReplayPlus is started and ReplayPlus will
launch without requesting a password. Disabling
security will also remove access to the User
Manager, Change Password and Change Key
functions and these are removed from the Tools
menu in the ReplayPlus Explorer window.
(Access levels are described in more detail later).

To add a new user to the ReplayPlus User Manager:
1.
Click on Add User +

2.
To re-enable security:
1.

then select Enable Replay Security
2.
Enter a valid password.
This will
open the
User
Manager
dialog.
Enter User Details
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This will open the

ReplayPlus User
dialog
3.
4.
5.
User Access Level Privileges
Enter a User Name. This name must be unique on your PC,

i.e, two users cannot be assigned the same name. It can
contain letters or numbers and is case-sensitive.
Access to the various features of ReplayPlus of are dependant on

the User Access Level assigned. These are as follows:
Enter a Password. The password is limited to eight

characters. For security each character is displayed as an
asterisk when it is typed and must be entered twice. Both
entries must be identical.
User - Administrator
NO RESTRICTIONS
# All features are available, including Configure IDM,
Reset DAU, Auto Polling and Remote Manual
Trigger
# Access to User Manager, Change Password,
Change Key and Disable Security
Select a user Access Level from the drop-down list. This

determines the range of operations available when the user
is logged onto ReplayPlus. Click on OK when all details
have been entered.
Full Access
# As Administrator except NO ACCESS to User
Manager, Change Password, Change Key and
Disable Security
To delete an existing user from the ReplayPlus User Manager:

1.
Select the user to be deleted from the User Name list in the
User Manager dialog and click on Delete User 2.
Read Only and Comms
# As Full Access with limited functionality for Stations,
Click on Yes to
delete the user.
IDM Devices and IDM Records
# NO ACCESS to Configure IDM, Retrieve IDM

Config, Reset DAU, Set Clock, Delete Device,
Add New Station, Rename Station, Delete
Station, Add New Device, Edit Annotation, Edit
Info, Delete Record
Delete User
To edit an existing user in the ReplayPlus User Manager:
Read Only
1.
Right-click on the user (whose details are to be edited)

from the User Name list in the User Manager dialog and
click on Edit User Details
# As Read Only and Comms Access, with no Comms
Edit User Details

2.
This will open the ReplayPlus User dialog. Edit the details
and click on OK
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and limited functionality for Record Import, IDM

Devices and IDM Records.
NO ACCESS to Comms, Import File, Import
Directory, Preview File, Device Details, Auto
Polling, Load Directory, Remote Manual
Trigger, Get SERs, View SER Log, Poll Station,
Poll Device
The ReplayPlus Explorer Window

All IDM devices and records are accessed using the ReplayPlus
Explorer window shown below. This is the default display when
the software is loaded.
The ReplayPlus Explorer Window

The pane on the right contains a List View with five different
display options - Records, Devices, Breakers, Queries and
Filter.
Its layout has a tree view on the left showing a Device List of
the products supported on the first level and listing the locations
or substations where equipment is installed at the second level.
A third level shows the devices installed at the selected location.
Double-clicking on a first level folder icon opens the next level
where it is available.
These are selected by clicking on the appropriate tab at the

bottom of the List View pane.
Display Options
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The title bar on the ReplayPlus Explorer window displays the

product name IDM followed by the Station \Castlebar
110kV followed by the selected device \t4_1.
Their functions are as follows:

OPTION
FUNCTION
Records
A list of records available in the

selected Station or device
Devices
A list of devices installed in the

selected Station
Breakers
This option is not available when

using the IDM
Queries
Displays lists of records generated

using Microsoft Access
Filter
A filtered version of the Records

tab - listing only those records that
meet a specified criteria
Changing the Default Device List Settings

ReplayPlus displays the IDM devices in the Device List on
start-up by default. However, it is possible to change the settings
so that only the Stations are displayed. To do this:
1.

select Settings
Edit, Settings
2.

House Keeping tab and disable the Show IDM
devices under stations check box . Click on OK.
Using The Device List Tree

The ReplayPlus Device List works similar to Windows Explorer.
Selecting a Station from the Device List will display all records
for that Station in the main Records pane. The user may also
expand open a Station - either by double-clicking on it or
clicking the
tree icons - to show the devices under that
Station. These are the same devices which appear in the Devices
tab for each station.
Selecting a device under a Station will display only the records
which are associated with that particular device. The records
displayed when a device is selected are a subset of the records
for that Station. In effect, the device acts as a filter.
Show IDM Devices

Under Stations Enabled
The example below shows 20 records in the List View pane for
the Incomer1 device at Station Belfast.
Show IDM Devices

Under Stations Disabled
The Records Display Option

The Records tab
, which displays a list of
records available in a selected Station or device, has an
innovative icon and colouring scheme giving quick visual
information about each record.
Record Icons
ReplayPlus record icons easily identify record types by their
appearance:
DFR Record
TSS Record
CSS Record
Browsing Devices in the Device List
Logging Fast Record (10 sec.)
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Logging Slow Record (10 min.)

Group 1 Harmonics Fast Record
Group 1 Harmonics Slow Record
Group 2 Harmonics Fast Record
Group 2 Harmonics Slow Record
Flicker Record
As can be seen, a single letter identifies the record type. Where
records can be categorised as Fast and Slow an upper case
letter with a green background denotes Fast and a lower case
letter with a red background denotes Slow.
ReplayPlus Record Colouring
The second record from the top

Note:
A dialog can be displayed that gives an explanation of
icons (and colouring schemes). From the ReplayPlus
Explorer window click on Help and select About
Icons...
The Station Castlebar 110kV is shown in the Device List in

bold text. This means that this Station contains unviewed
records but no new records downloaded this session.
The Station Apollo is shown in the Device List in grey which
means that there are currently no IDM records downloaded for
this Station.
New records appear in red text meaning that the record has
been downloaded or imported during the current ReplayPlus
session. Additionally, if a record is shown in bold text that
record has never been viewed.
Note:
The ReplayPlus Advanced Record Filter allows easy
filtering of records based on their status as new, old,
viewed, unviewed or failed Refer to the Advanced
Filtering section later in this chapter for more
detailed information on setting filter display options.
Incomer - Unviewed record (new this session)

- Viewed record (new this session)
Incomer - Unviewed record (not new)

Incomer
- Unviewed record (not new)

Other Record Display Aids
The ReplayPlus status bar below the Filter
tab shows a count of the number of records
in the current List View pane.
Number of
Records
In the unlikely event of a problem opening a record (e.g. disk

corruption) any failed records will appear in grey text.
Incomer
Incomer1
The Station Belfast is shown in the Device List in bold red.

This means that this Station contains unviewed (bold) records or
(red) records which are new this session.
Record Colouring Scheme

The status of IDM records are easily identified by the
appearance of the IDM Name in the List View pane, i.e, the text
beside the record icons described previously.
Incomer
Incomer1 in the List View
pane is unviewed. The third record from the top

record is new and unviewed.
- Error opening record
The next figure shows an example is shown of the ReplayPlus

record colouring scheme.
Hovering the mouse pointer over any record in the List View
pane will display a tooltip showing the record annotation.
Record Tooltip
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The Filter Display Option

Filter Overview
The Filter tab
, a filtered version of the
Records tab, allows the user to apply filter criteria and to list
only those records that meet a specified criteria (such as date,
station name, etc.).
When is launched, the opening display will show the Filter
tab. The filter applied will be the filter in use when ReplayPlus
was last closed. The records that meet the filter criteria will be
displayed in the List View pane.
Changing the Default Tab Settings
ReplayPlus displays the Filter tab on start-up by default.
However, it is possible to change the settings so that the
Records tab is displayed by default. To do this:
1.

select Settings
Edit, Settings
2.

House Keeping tab and disable the Start on Filter
view automatically check box and click on OK
Changing the Default Display Option
Note:
Refer to the Advanced Filtering section later in this
chapter for more detailed information on setting filter
display options.
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5.
Installing TCP/IP for Network

Communications
To communicate with an IDM using Ethernet the PC must be
equipped with an Ethernet network adapter, either ISA, PCI or
PCMCIA.
Installing TCP/IP for Dial-Up or

Direct Connect Asynchronous
Communications
The IDM Ethernet communications uses the TCP/IP protocol

and so the following network components are required: -
Dial-up or direct connect asynchronous communications uses a

serial implementation of TCP/IP known as PPP. For PPP
communications the operating system requires:
# A network adapter driver

# TCP/IP protocol on the network driver to be used
1.
From the Windows desktop right click on Network

Neighborhood
Network dialog.
# A dial-up adapter driver

# TCP/IP protocol on the dial-up adapter
and select Properties to show the
2.
3.
Network Dialog
4.
If this PC is to be used with an IDM on a different network

segment then select the Gateway tab and enter the default
gateway for the PC network segment.
These can be installed, as above from Network Neighborhood

properties.
If not already
installed choose
Add... to add the
driver for the
network adapter to
be used and install
the Microsoft
TCP/IP protocol.
Caution!
Do NOT adjust TCP/IP-> Dial-up Adapter
Properties as the ReplayPlus software will
automatically make any adjustments required.
Next select
TCP/IP ->
Network
Adapter and
click Properties
to display the
TCP/IP Properties
dialog.
Installing Direct Connect

Communications - Windows 95/98
To communicate directly with the IDM through the COM1 port
a Null modem driver must be installed on the PC. This type of
communications also uses PPP.
Enter the IP address

and subnet mask to
be used to
communicate with
the IDM.
1.
Place the ReplayPlus CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

(Click on Cancel if ReplayPlus automatically begins to
install).
2.
From the Windows Control Panel double-click on

Modems
TCP/IP Properties Dialog
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3.
Select Add
4.
Select modem type Other
5.
Enable the Don't detect my modem; I will select it

from a list check box .
6.
Click on Have Disk..., then Browse...
7.
From the Open dialog select

D:\ReplayPlus\DirectConnect\mdmcbx4.inf (use
your CD-ROM drive letter ID as appropriate).
8.
Click OK
9.
Click on OK
in the Install
From Disk
dialog.
From the Direct

Connection
Properties select a
baud rate of
38400 and
enable the Only
connect at
this speed
check box .
15.
Click OK
Setting Direct Connection

Properties
Selecting .inf File

10.
14.
Note:
Further DAU com port configuration is required within
ReplayPlus. Refer to Adding and Configuring a
Modem later in this section for more information.
In the Install New Modem dialog select Virginia Tech

from the Manufacturers lis and select Direct
Connection from the Models list.
Installing Direct Connect

Communications - Windows NT
Windows NT has its own null modem driver. To install this:
1.
From the Windows NT Control Panel double-click on

Modems
Selecting Direct Connection
11.
Click on Next> and select the com port to be used.
12.
Click on Finish
13.
From the
Modems
Properties dialog
select Direct
Connection and
click on
Properties
Modems Properties
2.
Select Add
3.
Select Don't detect my modem; I will select it

from a list
4.
From the Manufacturers list select (Standard Modem

Types) and from the Models list select Dial-Up
Networking Serial Cable between 2 PCs.
Installing Null Modem Driver Windows NT
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Note:
Windows NT will not support two modems at once. As
direct connect uses a modem driver it may be
necessary to temporarily uninstall any existing
modems setup on your PC.
Making a Network Connection to

the IDM
Use a standard UTP network cable to connect to the IDM if the
connection is made using a hub. While it is always
recommended to connect to the IDM using a hub it is possible to
connect a PC directly to the IDM using a crossover UTP
network cable.
Enabling TCP/IP
Configuring ReplayPlus for Dial-Up or

Direct Communications
Since the IDM is equipped with a fibre and twisted pair network
port and the auto-detect defaults to the fibre port it is not
possible to walk up and plug in with a crossover cable. The
network connection must be established as the DAU is powered
up.
It is possible to Ping a DAU to verify that a network connection
is established by typing Ping <IP Address> from a DOS
window. A valid connection is indicated by a response of the
form:
1.
From the Comms menu in ReplayPlus select Configure

Comms
2.
Enable the TCP/IP (Local Ethernet) check box.
3.
Enable the TCP/IP (PPP) check box for the com port to
be used.
4.
Select the modem to be used from the drop-down list.
Reply from 194.168.175.35: bytes=32 time=2ms

TTL=254
While error conditions result in messages including:
Request timed out
The network is unreachable
Configuring ReplayPlus for Network

Communications
1.
From the Comms menu in ReplayPlus select Configure

Comms
2.
Enable the TCP/IP (Local Ethernet) check box.
Enabling Dial-Up or Direct

Communications
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Creating a New Station
This dialog is used to name the device, specify how we will

communicate with it and provide details such as phone number,
IP address, etc. Should we select one mode of communications
now, say Ethernet, it is possible to change to any of the
alternatives later.
To enter configuration information for a new installation the

first step is to create an entry for the new location or Station. To
do this:
1.
Right-click on the IDM

folder in the Device List
on the left and select
Add New Station
Ethernet Communications
When selecting Ethernet communications we must specify the
Method as Ethernet, the IDM Name and the IP Address. If the
installation is not going to be directly connected to a network
then use the default IP Address. Otherwise consult your network
administrator for details of appropriate IP Addresses.
Adding a Station
2.
Enter a name for the

new Station then click
Add
Enter Station Name

3.
Click on the new Station to select it and you are now ready
to take the next step and create a new device.
Ethernet Communication Details
Modem Communications
Creating a New Device

1.
Select the required Station from the Device List on the left.
2.
In the List View on the right select the Devices tab
When selecting Modem communications we must specify the

Method as Modem, the IDM Name, the telephone number and
the PC Com port to which the modem will be attached.
at the bottom.
3.
This will display a list of any existing devices in the

Station.
4.
Adding a Device
Right-click on a blank
area in the List View
pane on the right and
select Add New
Device to display the
IDM Details dialog.
Modem Communication Details
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Direct Connection (RS232)
Adding a DAU, LSU or PC
When selecting Direct Connect communications we must

specify the Method as Direct connect, the IDM Name and
the PC Com port that will be used for communications.
Adding a DAU
1. From the IDM Configuration dialog select Insert ->
DAU
Inserting a DAU
2.
Direct Connect Details
The New DAU Name dialog box is displayed. This is used

to confirm the DAU IP Address and to assign a DAU name.
Additionally, the number of analog and event channels is
specified, along with the number of circuits.
Configuring an IDM
3.
The IP Address
should be the same as
the IP address
specified in the IDM
Details dialog and the
IP Address on the
DAU Configuration
sheet supplied with
the equipment.
4.
In the
Channels/Calcula
tions tab specify the
number of analog
channels (10 or 16)
and event channels (8,
16, 24 or 32)
according to your
DAU type.
Having made an entry in the Devices tab for a new IDM we now
need to enter all the configuration information.
1.
Right click on the entry in the List View and select

Configure IDM
New DAU Name - Network
Details
New DAU Name Channels/Calculations

Configure IDM
2.
5.
The choice of Calculations Defaults depends on the number

of analogs specified. If 10 analogs have been specified,
there is only one possible setting:
Default2cct_10
The IDM Configuration dialog will be displayed.
This is where we enter all device configuration including analog

and event channel labels, trigger settings, record lengths etc.
This dialog provides a graphical user interface for specifying all
equipment that will be installed in the substation including the
DAU itself, an LSU if required, modems and clock
synchronization equipment.
- 2 circuits, 10 analog channels
However, if 16 analogs have been selected, there are three

possible settings for the calculations default:
# Default2cct_16 - 2 circuits, 16 analogs

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6.
New DAU Name Configuration

7.
The Configuration
tab allows a new DAU
to be created with
non-volatile support,
allowing non-volatile
RAM to be selected as
an output destination
for DFR and TSS
records.
4.
New Replay Details

5.
The dialog also allows the Slave Address to be set for

the DAU when used in conjunction with Modbus Replay.
9.
When all new DAU details have been completed click on

OK and an icon representing the DAU
the IDM Configuration dialog.
When all new LSU and/or ReplayPlus PC details have been

completed, icons representing the LSU
If non-volatile RAM is to be supported by the DAU, then

the Enable NVRAM check box should be enabled .
8.
PC
and ReplayPlus
will appear in the IDM Configuration dialog.

Note:
The IP addresses
selected for the DAU, LSU
and PC must all have the
same Network ID. For
more details refer to
Appendix D - About IP
Addresses.
will appear in
10.
Use the dialog

displayed to specify
the PCs IP Address
and assign it a name.
There are two

connections
on the right
side of the
DAU icon.
DAU, LSU and

ReplayPlus PC Added
New DAU Added
Setting the Default Gateway

These represent the two DAU serial ports COM1 and
COM2 with COM1 at the top. The COM ports can be
configured by right clicking on these connections.
If it is intended to have direct network communications between

the IDM and remote computers then a default gateway must be
specified in the configuration.
Adding a LSU or PC
If an LSU or a PC running ReplayPlus is to be installed in the
substation then these are installed in a similar fashion.
1.
Select Edit -> Routing Table from the IDM

Configuration dialog to display the Routing Table dialog.
2.
In the Destination side of the table enter the Net ID, the
network portion of the IP Address of the remote devices
that will be communicating with the IDM.
3.
In the Gateway side of the table enter the IP Address of the

Gateway to be used.
If a LSU is to be added, select Insert -> LSU on LAN

from the IDM Configuration dialog.
2.
New LSU Details
3.
1.
Use the dialog

displayed to specify
the LSU IP Address
and assign it a name.
(Details of the LSU IP
Address is included
on the DAU
Configuration sheet).
If a ReplayPlus PC is to be installed in the substation, select

Insert -> Replay on LAN from the IDM Configuration
dialog.
Setting the Default Gateway
To communicate with
a PC with IP Address
193.1.2.131 the entry
in the routing table
should be 193.1.2.0
since this is the
Network Address of
this Class C IP
Address.
To communicate with a PC with IP Address 145.222.9.66 the

entry in the routing table should be 145.222.0.0 since this is the
Network Address of this Class B IP Address.
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(Details of the Default Gateway can be obtained from your

network administrator).
Note:
If an IRIG-B or GPS decoder are to be used then
jumpers J3 and J4 on the CPU board must be set to
the B position which dedicates COM2 for time
synchronization and it is unavailable for other
functions.
Changing IP Addresses
To change the IP Address of a DAU or LSU:
1.
Select Edit -> IP Addresses from the IDM

Configuration dialog to display the Edit IP Addresses
dialog.
2.
All IP Addresses
associated with the
current configuration
are shown.
3.
To change an IP
Address click on the
required item to
highlight it and then
click on Edit...
Select Item
4.
To configure the DAU

COM2 port for time
synchronization rightclick on the
connection from the
icon and select Add
Time Source... to
display the New Time
Source Name dialog.
2.
Click OK then select

the type of time source
from the following
dialog.
3.
Select Encore for an

internal GPS decoder.
Select NGTS to
synchronize to an
external GPS clock
using the NGTS
protocol.
Adding a Time Source
Add a New Time Source

Name
A new IP Address may be entered as required.
Enter New IP
Address
1.
Note:
Using this method to change
an IP Address requires
further steps to have the
modified IP Address
implemented. Refer to
Appendix E - Changing the
IP Address of a DAU or LSU
for more details.
Configure the Time Source
Select IRIG-B to use an external TTL IRIG-B signal.

4.
Adding a Time Source to a DAU

If the DAU being configured is the only one in the installation
or if it is to be a Time Master in a multiple DAU installation
then it can derive time from its own free-running internal clock
or it can be synchronized to an external time source. The
following time synchronization options are available:
We now need to configure the serial port for the time

source being used. Whatever time source has been attached
to a COM port of a DAU, the configuration of the serial
port must match that of the time code device.
The black line between the DAU icon and the time source
icon represents the serial port, where the upper line
represents COM1 of the DAU and the lower line represents
DAU COM2.
Right-click on the
required serial port
and select
Configure Port...
# Internal GPS decoder

# Internal IRIG-B decoder
# External Serial NGTS time string
All of these options use the COM2 serial port to transfer time
synchronization information to the DAU microprocessor.
Configure Time Source Port
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5.
The settings made in

this dialog box must
match those of the
device supplying the
time code.
Time Source Port Settings

Port Settings for an Internal GPS Decoder /
Internal IRIG-B Decoder
The Baud Rate should be set at 9600. Data Bits should always
be set at 8, Parity should always be set at None and Stop Bits
should always be set at 1. The Flow Control check box
should always be disabled .
Set Time Master
2.
A dialog will be
displayed showing
the Time Master
DAU at that
installation.
3.
Click OK to
confirm the
indicated DAU as
the Time Master to
be used by this
Time Slave.
(This dialog is also shown when first creating a new DAU

configuration).
Port Settings for an External NGTS Device

The port settings must match the settings of the NGTS device. If
the NGTS device is a Telefault GPS from Qualitrol Hathaway,
the default settings are 1200 Baud, 7 Data Bits, Parity None,
2 Stop Bits and Flow Control disabled .
4.
If it is required to select a Time Master DAU from another

installation then click on Advanced...
5.
Configuring a DAU as a Time Slave

If the DAU is to be synchronized by another DAU in the
installation then it is configured as a Time Slave by
right-clicking on the DAU and un-checking the Set As Time
Master option in the menu.
In the dialog box shown

specify the absolute IP
Address of the required Time
Master DAU.
Specify IP Address
of Time Master DAU
Note:
The time master DAU specified must on the same
subnet as the time slave DAU.
As a result of this facility, the ability to create more than one
Time Master DAU and to select a Time Master DAU per Time
Slave DAU, several configuration interlocks are in place to
warn the user when making Time Master and Slave changes.
These warning dialogs are detailed in the following Modifying
Time Masters sections.
Setting DAU as a Time Slave
Caution!
It is critical to note that when making Time Master
and Slave changes, all DAUs affected by any change
are reconfigured accordingly.
Selection of Time Master DAU

If a Time Slave DAU is to be synchronized by another DAU in
the installation then we need to select the Time Master DAU for
the Slave. To select the Time Master:
1.
Right-click on the
DAU icon
Modifying Time Masters - Adding Another Time

Master
When configuring a Time Slave DAU and selecting the option,
Set as Time Master, a warning dialog indicates if there is
already a Time Master DAU configured for that installation.
and
select Select
Time Master...
Select Time Master
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Another Time Master DAU

Warning
Clicking on Yes will

allow the DAU to be
configured as a Time
Master, resulting in more
than one Time Master
DAU at that installation.
Reconfigure Time Slaves
Such DAUs may be in the same installation or they may be in

other installations.
Similarly, if an external time source is added to another DAU

making it a Time Master, the same warning is shown.
Modifying Time Masters - Adding another Time

Slave
When adding a new DAU that is to be a Time Slave, the dialog
requesting a Time Master to be specified for the DAU is shown.
Irrespective of how the new Time Master was created, other

Time Slave DAUs that are required to use this new Time Master
DAU must be reconfigured to specifically select this new Time
Master DAU.
If more than one Time Master is available in the installation

these will all be listed and the user must make a single selection.
If there are no Time Masters available then the DAU created
will have the Set as Time Master option checked 3
effectively creating the first Time Master DAU at that
installation.
Modifying Time Masters - Removing an External

Time Source from a DAU
When the external time source is removed from a Time Master
DAU (by right-clicking on the time source icon
and selecting
Remove Time Source) a dialog is shown giving two
options.
Remove Time Source
A warning dialog alerts

the user to reconfigure
any Slaves that may have
been using the former
Time Master.
If this is not required (i.e, because the Time Master DAU is in

another installation) then the user should remove (or un-check)
the Set as Time Master option.
The external time

source will be
removed and
clicking Yes allows
the DAU to remain
as a Time Master
(i.e, the Set as
Time Master
option is checked 3).
The following warning dialog will then be displayed.

Click Yes to confirm the
de-selection, creating a
Time Slave DAU.
Create Time Slave DAU
Selecting No makes
the DAU a Time
Slave.
Configuring a DAU with External PPS

To configure the DAU with external PPS:
Remove Time Source Options

1.
Modifying Time Masters - Removing the Set as
Time Master Option from a DAU
If the Set as Time Master option for a DAU is removed (or
un-checked) the dialog requesting a Time Master to be specified
for the DAU is shown. The user must then select a Time Master
DAU.
Right-click on the DAU icon

Time Master option.
2.
Modifying Time Masters - Removing a DAU that is a

Time Master
When a Time Master DAU is removed from an installation (by
right-clicking on the DAU icon
and check 3 the Set As
Use External PPS
and selecting Remove
DAU) any Time Slave DAUs that used this DAU as a Time
Master must be reconfigured.
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Right-click on the
DAU icon
again and from the
menu select
Configure DAU > and from the sub
menu check 3 the
Use External
PPS option.
5.
Adding and Configuring a Modem

If a modem is to be used for remote communications to the
DAU then it needs to be added and configured. A modem can
be installed on COM1 or COM2. However, if a GPS module is
present in the DAU it requires COM2 leaving only COM1 free
for the modem.
1.
Select a modem from those shown and click OK to have it

added to the Modem Properties dialog.
6.
Add a modem by
right-clicking on the
and selecting Add
Modem...
Click on
Other... to
display the
Select
Modem Type
dialog
Select Legacy Modem Type

7.
This dialog lists the legacy modems (by examination of

the legacy modem table in the database). Select the
manufacturer and a model as required and click OK to have
it added to the Modem Properties dialog.
Adding a Modem
2.
Modem Properties
When all additions are complete the Modem Properties dialog
may typically be as follows.
Add a Modem name

and DAU phone
number to the dialog
box as shown and
click OK.
Note the red question

mark across the modem
icon
for U.S.
Robotics Courier
V.Everything.
Enter Modem Name and

Number
Modem Properties with
Modems Added
(The phone number is the number the DAU may be configured

to dial and hence to establish a dial-up connection to a
ReplayPlus PC).
3.
Modem Properties
4.
Installed Modems
This simply indicates that

the modem information
has been taken from the
legacy modem table in
the database.
Legacy modems will only be shown if they are actually selected

as attached to a DAU. So it is not possible to have legacy
modems in the modem table unless they are actually being used.
The Modem
Properties dialog
will be displayed.
We need to add a
modem type to this
dialog so it can be
selected. There are
two methods to do
this, clicking on
Add... or clicking
on Other...
In the particular case where a configuration is read from a DAU

and the modem actually attached to the DAU is not listed in the
database (i.e, the DAU and its attached modem were configured
from another PC) then this unknown modem is added to the
Modem properties dialog.
This unknown modem
will show a green R
Click on Add... to
display the Installed
Modems dialog. This
dialog lists the
modems for which
drivers are installed
in the PC (by
examination of the
registry).
Modem Properties with

Unknown Modem Added
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to indicate the origin

of the modem
information (i.e, it was
Retrieved from a DAU).
The modem is given a
name consisting of the
Station name and the
IDM name.
2.
When adding modems to the Modem Properties dialog (either

by clicking on Add..., clicking on Other... or because a DAU
configuration has been retrieved) it is possible for the following
dialog to be shown.
A modem
connection can
sustain a Baud Rate
of 38400.
Modem Port Settings

3.
Same Modem String

This indicates that the modem information for the new modem
is identical to modem information already in the Modem
Properties dialog. Typically click Yes in this situation.
Data Bits should always be set at 8, Parity should always

be set at None and Stop Bits should always be set at 1.
The Flow Control check box should always be disabled
.
Note:
All baud rates within Windows must match the baud
rate of the com port on the DAU. Windows settings
for both mode and appropriate com port should be set
as above.
This situation will normally occur when a retrieved

configuration from a DAU has a modem that is not in the
Modem Properties dialog of the PC that has retrieved the
configuration. As stated previously the unknown modem will
be added to the Modem Properties dialog (with a green R on
the modem icon). If sometime later another modem is added
from those installed on the PC then the modem information for
the modem to be added will be checked against all those already
in the Modem Properties dialog. If an identical match is found
(and it must be identical) then the above dialog is shown.
Adding a Remote ReplayPlus Dial-Up

PC
If the DAU is to be configured to poll or automatically transfer
new fault records via its modem to a remote ReplayPlus PC this
too must be added to the configuration.
What ReplayPlus is trying to achieve here is to (where possible)

successfully match any unknown modems in the Modem
Properties dialog with their proper name.
1.
Adding a Modem to the IDM Configuration

To add a modem to the
IDM Configuration
choose it from the
Modem Properties dialog
and click OK. An icon
representing the modem
will appear on the serial
Modem Added
port chosen.
Right-click on the extreme right of the IDM Configuration

dialog as shown below and select Add Replay...
Adding a Remote ReplayPlus PC
Configuring the Modem Serial Port

When a modem is added to the configuration then we now need
to configure the serial port for the modem.
1.
2.
Right-click on the
and select
Configure Port...
ReplayPlus PC Name and
Telephone Number
Configure Modem Port
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In the dialog shown

enter a name for the PC
and the PC telephone
number.
3.
4.
An icon representing the

remote ReplayPlus PC
will appear on the right
of the IDM
Configuration dialog.
Click OK. An icon representing the printer will appear on

the serial port chosen. (Printer settings can be modified if
required by right-clicking on the printer
5.
We now need to
configure the serial
port for the printer
being used.
Right-click on the
and select
Configure Port...
6.
The Baud Rate will

default to 9600.
This should be set to
correspond with the
baud rate of the
printer being used.
Remote Replay Plus PC

Added
4.
To configure the remote ReplayPlus PC, right-click on the

icon
Configure Printer Port
and select Configure Replay...

5.
Enter replay in the User

Name text box and
hathaway in the
Password text box type
(both lowercase). Click
on Save
Printer Port Settings
Adding and Configuring a Local

Printer
(Refer to your printers documentation for more

information).
If a printer is to be used for local printing of SER and DFR

records then it needs to be added to a DAU and configured.
1.
Data Bits should always be set at 8, Parity should always

be set at None and Stop Bits should always be set at 1.
The Flow Control check box should always be enabled
.
Add a printer by
right-clicking on the
and selecting Add
Printer...
7.
We now need to
select the type of
record to be printed.
Right-click in the
bottom portion of
the IDM
Configuration
dialog and from the
menu select Set ->
Output
Destinations.
8.
From the dialog box

shown, use the
drop-down lists to
specify which
output destination to
assign to the printer.
Adding a Printer
2.
Printer Name
3.
Printer Setup
and selecting
Configure Printer...)
In the dialog shown

shown enter a name
for the printer and
click OK
Select Output Destinations
In the dialog shown use the

Print Density drop-down list to
select the quality of the printout.
Select 8-pin for an 8-pin dot
matrix printer (e.g, an Epson
LX-300) and 24-pin for a 24pin dot matrix printer (e.g, an
Epson LQ-300).
Specify Printer Output

Destination
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Note:
Output destination 1 is not available for printing.
For SER Records
9.
Right-click in the
bottom portion of
the IDM
Configuration
dialog and from the
menu select Set ->
SER.
Enable Autocomms of DFR Records to a
Printer
Select SER
10.
Use the drop-down lists to specify the type of SER text

string to be printed.
Note:
Qualitrol Hathaway cable 16-1943 is used to connect
a dot matrix printer directly to the DAU serial port.
Refer to the Installation chapter, Connecting
Peripherals section for more details.
This completes the hardware definition part of the IDM
configuration.
Specify Type of SER Record to be

Printed
For DFR Records
11.
Right-click in the
bottom portion of
the IDM
Configuration
dialog and from
the menu select
Set -> DFR.
Select DFR
12.
Enable the Send to check box to allow DFR records to

be automatically printed.
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IDM Configuration Overview
Note:
It is also worth mentioning at this point that the Time
Zone in the Windows Date/Time Properties dialog
should also be set to the correct time zone. This
dialog can be accessed by double clicking on the clock
in the Windows Desktop Taskbar.
The next part of the configuration involves entering some

configuration information that is common to the complete
installation and to all the functions within the IDM.
Global Settings - Environment

To specify environment global settings:
1.
About Filtered PPS

The filtered PPS (Positive Phase Sequence) calculation is used
for synchronised phasor measurement.
From the Set menu in the IDM Configuration dialog select

Environment...
Note:
Filtered PPS is only required when the IDM is being
used as a Synchrophasor Measurement Unit (PMU).
More details on using the IDM as a PMU are available
from Qualitrol Hathaway.
(Alternatively, rightclick in the bottom

portion of the dialog
and from the menu
select Set ->
Environment...)
To update the
configuration
to use Filtered
PPS click on
Update Now
Use Filtered PPS
Global Settings Menu

2.
This dialog is
used to specify
the time zone in
which the
equipment is to
be used, the
nominal power
system line
frequency and to
use Filtered PPS
if required.
Click on Yes
and the change
is confirmed.
Confirmation
Global Settings - Output

Destinations
To specify output destinations global settings:
1.
Set Environment Details

Output Destinations...(alternatively, right-click in the
bottom portion of the dialog to display the global settings
menu).
Note:
If the IDM DAU is a time slave being synchronised
by a time master and the time master IDM DAU
uses IRIG-B, then the time zone for the time slave
must be set to Greenwich Mean Time.
2.
Set Output Destinations

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Use the dropdown lists

numbered 1-4 to
specify the
storage devices
ReplayPlus PCs, LSUs or non-volatile RAM can be used as

destinations where the IDM DAU can automatically transfer
records.
4.
Note:
If records are to be transferred to the remote Master
Station then the modem to be used must also be
specified in the right-hand drop-down list.
Set Autocomm Destination

Settings
5.
Global Settings - DFR

To specify DFR global settings:
1.
Records can be
transferred at
effective sample
rates of 128, 64 or
32 samples per
cycle.

DFR (alternatively, right-click in the bottom portion of the
dialog to display the global settings menu).
The data transfer can be restricted to selected portions of

the pre-trigger and post-trigger data using the slide
controls. To transfer the complete record enable the Full
Record check box.
Global Settings - TSS

To specify TSS global settings:
1.

TSS (alternatively, right-click in the bottom portion of the
2.
Set DFR Settings

2.
This dialog box is used to specify record pre-fault and

post-fault time, the sample rate of the stored record, Op
limits for event triggers and cross triggers and to enable
autocomms of records to selected destinations.
Set Global TSS Settings
Note:
For more information on setting record lengths and
OP limits refer to Appendix C.
3.
Using this
dialog the TSS
function is
enabled or
disabled and the
sample rate can
be selected
between 10Hz
or 12 Hz and
50Hz or 60 Hz.
3.
To enable autocomms of DFR records to a given

destination enable the Send to check box. To select which
portion of a record is sent to a selected output destination
click on the Settings button.
The pre-trigger length can be set in the range 5 - 600

seconds and the post-trigger length can be set in the range 5
- 1200 seconds. To enable autocomms of TSS records to a
given destination enable the Send to check box.
Global Settings - CSS

To specify CSS global settings:
1.
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CSS (alternatively, right-click in the bottom portion of the
2.
DAU Configuration - DFR
This dialog is used

to enable the CSS
function and select
the LSU as the
output destination.
To select this option:

1.
Right-click on
the DAU icon
and from
the menu select
Configure
DAU ->
DFR...
Set Global CSS Settings
Global Settings - SER

To specify SER global settings:
1.

SER (alternatively, right-click in the bottom portion of the
2.
If a LSU is configured as available, then SERs are

automatically sent to this LSU and the following dialog
will be displayed.
3.
Configuring DAU -> DFR
No further selections are

available for SERs if there is a
LSU present.
LSU Present
4.
If no LSU is present in the configuration, SERs may be sent

to a defined output destination.
DAU DFR Configuration
5.
Use the drop-down lists in the dialog to select the output

destination for each type of SER available. Were the
selected output destination is to be accessed using a
modem, again select the modem using the drop-down list.
2.
This dialog allows the selection of which analog and event

channels are to be included in DFR records sent to each
destination. Use the Destination drop-down list to select the
destination to be configured and channels to be included
can be moved to and from the Chosen Channels list using
the Add>> and <<Remove buttons. The default
condition is to include all analog and event channels in
each output destination.
Note:
When retrieving DFR records with ReplayPlus, either
manually or using the polling software, then the
configuration for output destination 1 will be used to
select which event and analog channels are to be
included in the record.
Set Global SER Settings
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DAU Configuration - TSS
DAU Configuration - CSS
About TSS
The TSS Triggered Slow Scan function, when enabled, is
triggered by the same sensors that trigger the DFR function and
it records up to 32 channels of data selected from the list of 100
quantities calculated each cycle by the DSP. Records are created
at scan rates of 10Hz and 50Hz on systems with a line
frequency of 50Hz and scan rates of 12Hz and 60Hz on systems
with a line frequency of 60Hz. Records of up to 10 minutes in
length can be created with the pre-trigger and post-trigger times
being fully configurable.
About CSS
The CSS Continuous Slow Scan function, like the TSS function,
records up to nine channels of data calculated by the DSP.
However in the CSS function, instead of being triggered, the
records are continuously stored creating a history of 15 days
worth of data on the LSU. Required sections of this data can be
retrieved remotely using the ReplayPlus Master Station.
To configure this option:
1.

1.
and from the menu
2.
select Configure DAU -> TSS...

2.
The DAU CSS Configuration dialog will be displayed.

Click on Add...
The DAU TSS Configuration dialog will be displayed.

Click on Add...
3.
A dialog will be
displayed giving a list
of the calculations
available for recording.
Single or multiple
calculations may be
selected. Select the
calculations required
and click on OK.
4.
3.
A dialog will be
displayed giving a list of
the calculations
available for recording.
Single or multiple
calculations may be
selected.
4.
To configure the CSS

recording to include
events 1-16 and 17-32
scroll to the bottom of
the list and select these
items and click on OK.
5.
The channels and

calculations chosen will
be shown in the main
DAU CSS
Double-click on a
channel to edit the
calculation for the
channel if required.
Select Calculations
Select Calculations
Chosen Channels and

Calculations for TSS
and from the menu
select Configure DAU -> CSS...
The channels and

be shown in the main
DAU TSS
Double-click on a
channel to edit the
calculation for the
Enable the Events On
checkbox
to record
the event channels in
the slow scan record.
Include Events
Note:
For a complete list of the quantities calculated by the
DSP that can be recorded by the TSS and CSS
functions refer to Appendix B.
Chosen Channels and

Calculations for CSS
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5.
Note:
The CSS function is only available when an LSU is
included as part of the IDM installation.
The Global Logging Settings dialog will be displayed.

Power Quality Logging can be selected as:
# Fast (10 sec) - a sample point event 10 seconds

# Slow (10 min) - a sample point every 10 minutes
# Fast & Slow - sample intervals at both rates
DAU Configuration - Logging

About Logging
Power Quality Logging operates in a similar way to CSS. The
calculated data provided by the IDM is further processed in the
IDM to compute the Power Quality Logging data. This data is
sent to the LSU and the LSU stores this data in an cyclic buffer
(analogous to present CSS operation).
Choose Global Logging

Settings
In addition to recording
the sample value at the
selected rate the
maximum and minimum
values over the sample
interval can also be
recorded.

1.
DAU Configuration - Harmonics
and from the menu
About Harmonics
Harmonics recording is made available via a combination of
IDM and LSU processing of data. An additional facility - called
Timed Triggers - is operated automatically in the IDM, creating
a 10 second DFR record every minute or every 10 minutes (i.e,
high speed sampling at 128 samples per power line cycle).This
Timed Trigger DFR record is passed to the LSU where it is
processed to provide the harmonic information up to the 50th
harmonic. The LSU stores this harmonic data in an cyclic buffer
(analogous to present CSS operation).
select Configure DAU -> Logging...

2.
The Global Logging Settings dialog will be displayed.

Click on Channels... to display the DAU Logging
3.
Click on Add... to
display another dialog
from which the channels
/ calculations selection
for Power Quality
Logging van be made.
A maximum of 32
channels are available to
be recorded by Power
Quality Logging.
Note:
The Timed Trigger facility in the IDM does not
interfere with the normal DFR function of the IDM
which operates independently.
Select Logging
Channel(s)

4.
DAU Logging
Configuration
1.
The channels and

be shown in the DAU
Logging Configuration
dialog. From here
further channels can be
added or removed as
needed. Double-click on
a channel to edit the
calculation for the
Click on OK when the
final channel selection
is made.
and from the menu
select Configure DAU -> Harmonics...

2.
The Harmonics dialog will be displayed. Disable the

Disable Harmonics check box to enable harmonics.
Harmonics Configuration
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3.
Click on Define... The Harmonic Sources dialog will be

displayed. From this dialog the DAU channels (from which
harmonics will be derived) can be defined. Harmonics can
be recorded on two three phase groups of analog channels two groups of voltage channels or one group of voltage
channels and one group of current channels.
Define Harmonic
Sources
4.

1.
and from the menu
select Configure DAU -> Power Quality Sensor...
Note:
If no DAU channels are
shown in the Harmonic
Souces dialog this means
that Circuit settings need
to be configured. Refer to
Configure Circuits later
in this section for more
information on circuits.
2.
Enable the
Enable
PQS check
box .
3.
Use the
Channel
Label
combo
boxes to
select which
voltage
channels are
to be
monitored.
Power Quality Sensor

Configuration
Click on Edit... in the Harmonics dialog to specify the

harmonic quantities to be recorded for the DAU channels.
Up to 40 user selectable harmonic quantities can be
selected for each three-phase group of analog channels to
be recorded at a sample interval of one minute or 10
minutes. Clicking on Select Top 40 will select all
harmonics up to the 40th.
4.
Enabling the Copy From Circuit check box allows

the user to select from which of the defined circuits the
channels are chosen. On selecting a circuit, channels are
automatically taken from the circuit that has been defined
previously. Only circuits that have been configured will be
shown for selection. (Refer to "Configure Circuits" later in
this section for more information on circuits).
5.
Specify the Thresholds by typing a value in the fields to

set the percentage deviations that constitute sags, swells
and steps. Swell threshold is the % of ambient that
constitutes a swell, Sag threshold is the % of ambient that
constitutes a sag, Low Step threshold is the % of ambient
that constitutes a low step and High Step threshold is the
% of ambient that constitutes a high step. The ambient is
a moving average of last three cycles.
DAU Configuration - Flicker

About Flicker Operation
Flicker is made available via a combination of IDM and LSU
processing of data. The DAU sends raw data to the LSU at a
rate of 8 samples per cycle. The LSU processes this data
according to EN 60868 to derive flicker data. The flicker
functionality can run in parallel to all other functions of the
DAU.
Specify Harmonic Quantities
DAU Configuration - Power Quality

Sensor
About Power Quality Sensor
The Power Quality Sensor is an algorithm implemented in the
IDM to detect and report rapid changes in three monitored
voltage channels. States detected and reported are sag, swell,
high step, low step and off.
Note:
Consideration must be given to the bandwidth
consumption between the DAU and LSU. Flicker
consumes on average approximately 25000 bps.
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In the Station shown previously DAU 1 and DAU 2 are in

all 8 groups. DAU 3 and DAU 4 are in groups 7 and 8 but
not in groups 1 to 6. Enabling the All check box will enable
all 8 groups simultaneously.

1.
and from the menu
select Configure DAU -> Flicker

2.
Enable the Enable flicker functionality check box

3.
Note:
In the above Station all four DAUs will cross-trigger
each other since they are all members of the same
group, i.e, 7 (or 8). When DAUs are configured to
cross-trigger, it is always mutual. So, if DAU 1 is
configured in the same group as DAU 2, 1 will
cross-trigger 2 and 2 will cross-trigger 1. It is not
possible to configure the cross-triggers so that 1 will
cross-trigger 2, but 2 will not cross-trigger 1.
The Flicker
Configuration dialog
allows three channels to
be specified. These
must all be AC voltage
channels.
Example Cross-Triggering Configuration

Enable Flicker
DAU Configuration - CrossTriggering

About Cross Triggering
A Cross-Trigger group is a set of DAUs which can each
cross-trigger one another.
Example Configuration

1.
In the example above:
and from the menu
select Configure DAU -> Cross-Trigger Filter...
#
#
#
DAU 1 will cross-trigger

from groups 6, 7 and 8
and 5)
and 5)
DAU 2, DAU 3 and DAU 4

DAU 1 and DAU 4 (groups 8
DAU 1 (group 7)
DAU 1 and DAU 2 (groups 6
DAU Configuration - Security

About Device Security
Device Security is performed by DAUs and LSUs to
authenticate users who wish to communicate with the device.
This communication may be, for example, to retrieve records,
re-configure DAUs or request SERs.
Set Cross-Trigger Groups

2.
3.
The Cross-Trigger Groups dialog will be displayed listing

all the DAUs at the current Station, e.g, at the Station
shown above there are four DAUS. They are listed as
IDMName : DAUName.
Device Security provides a level of protection where users may

be granted or denied access to devices, regardless of their
standard ReplayPlus security privileges. Device Security is
disabled by default so ReplayPlus will continue to operate in the
normal way. When security has been configured for a device,
that device has the ability to return an Access Denied message
(ignoring the request) following any communications.
Use the row of check boxes numbered from 1 to 8 (right to

left) beside each DAU name to assign the Cross-Trigger
groups. If the check box is enabled then the DAU
belongs to the group whose number is at the top of the
column.
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6.
To configure Device Security:

1.
and from the menu
This defined Device Security configuration for the DAU

will become active when the Enable Device Security
menu option is chosen (see next section).
select Configure DAU -> Security...

2.
Caution!
Device Security is disabled for the DAU if all users are
defined to have No Access.
The Security dialog for the selected DAU will be displayed.

Select the Users tab and enable the Enable security
check box . A list of all the users defined in the
ReplayPlus User Manager will be displayed.
A warning dialog
will be displayed.
Note:
Users must have been added via the ReplayPlus User
Manager before they can be assigned to one or more
Devices. Device Security also makes use of the
currently defined user passwords.
No Access Warning
For more information on the ReplayPlus User Manager

refer to the ReplayPlus Security section earlier in this
chapter.
3.
Device Security
4.
Enabling Device Security

Device Security is disabled by default. In this disabled mode it
is possible to communicate with all DAUs except those for
which Device Security has already been configured. Only the
user Administrator can enable the Device Security features of
ReplayPlus. Non-Administrator users can enable Device
Security - if it has been disabled - but are prompted for the
Administrator password.
To give a user access

to the DAU enable
the check box beside
their name. Use the
drop-down list to set
the user access level.
This level is the users
rights to access the
DAU (and is
independent of their
ReplayPlus User
Access Level).
To enable Device Security, from the ReplayPlus Explorer

window click on Tools and then select Enable Device
Security.
Device Security is enabled and this
is confirmed.
Confirmation
The user access level can be set as:
# Read and Write Access: Users are permitted to

perform all operations on the DAU. This includes
re-configuring the DAU and the ability to change any
users password
Device Security
Active
Note:
The Enable Device Security menu option is not
accessible when ReplayPlus is started with Replay
Security disabled.
# Read Only Access: Users are allowed to retrieve

directories, records and SERs. They are unable to
send new configurations, manually trigger records, set
the clock or reset the DAU
# No Access: User is denied all access to the DAU

5.
While Device Security is active a

lock icon appears in the bottom
left-hand corner of the main
ReplayPlus Explorer window
Click on Save when all users and access levels have been
set to store the defined Device Security configuration for
the DAU.
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3.
Device Security and Communications

When Device Security is enabled all comms are performed with
secure messages. This means that any DAUs or LSUs for which
security (i.e. users) has been configured will refuse entry to:
# Disabled: Keypad operation is not available. Keypads

are disabled by default.
# All unknown users - users who have not been added

#
#
# Locked: A known key sequence must be used to
to configuration.
Users who are known with a valid User Name, but
whose password does not match.
Users who do not have the correct access level for the
requested operation
unlock the keypad and without this sequence, the

keypad will remain disabled.
# Enabled: Normal access to keypad operations.

Note:
When a DAU has its keypad configured in the locked
mode it can be unlocked by the key sequence <Esc>
<Reset> <up arrow> <down arrow> <Enter>
Only those users who provide a correct username and password

and have the required access level for the requested operation
are granted access to secure devices. If a secure comms message
is sent to a device which does not have security configured it
will not be refused.
Once enabled, the keypad may be disabled again if

the same key sequence is used again or if ten
minutes elapse from the time when the keypad is
enabled. It may also be enabled if the configuration of
the system is updated or the DAU is reset.
When Device Security is disabled all comms messages sent are

insecure. This means that all DAUs and LSUs for which
security has been configured will reject the request. Any devices
which do not have security enabled will function as normal.
Device Security - Logging Off
The user currently logged into ReplayPlus is able to access any
DAUs or LSUs which have been configured with their username
and password - this is the same username and password they use
for ReplayPlus Security . To prevent unauthorised access to the
devices while the user is away from their PC they may wish to
log off. To log off, from the ReplayPlus Explorer window click
on Tools and then select Log Off User (or click on
toolbar).
The Keypad Access can be set at one of the following:
Disabling Device Security

Only the user Administrator can disable the Device Security
features of ReplayPlus. Non-Administrator users can disable
Device Security - if it has been enabled - but are prompted for
the Administrator password.
To disable Device Security, from the ReplayPlus Explorer
window click on Tools and then select Disable Device
Security.
on the
Device Security - Keypad Lock

To prevent unauthorised access, Device Security is able to lock
the front panel keypad / LCD interface of a DAU. When the
keypad is disabled or locked the LCD will display keypad
disabled if any key is pressed.
Device Security is disabled and

this is confirmed.
Confirmation

1.
Configure Analog Channels
Right-click on the DAU
Having defined all the hardware that is part of the IDM

installation we must now configure the equipment and we will
start with the analog inputs.
icon
and from the
menu select
Configure DAU ->
Security...
2.
To configure the analog channels:
The Security dialog for

the selected DAU will
be displayed. Select the
Keypad tab.
1.
Right click on the DAU icon
and select Configure
DAU -> Inputs -> Analogs...

2.
Set Keypad Access
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First select the number of analog channels that the DAU is

equipped with; 10 or 16.
Caution!
Be sure to make the correct selection here as all data
entered later will be lost if you have to change this
field.
3.
To enter details for one of the analog channels double-click

on an entry in the List View.
Event Channel Configuration
2.
Caution!
Be sure to make the correct selection here as all data
entered later will be lost if you have to change this
field.
Analog Channel Configuration
Each analog channel can be configured with changes to the

following fields:
3.
# The channel Label.

# The channel full scale (the FSD field) cannot be
#
#
#
#
First select the number of event channels that the DAU is

equipped with.
To enter details for one of the event channels double-click

on an entry in the List View.
Each event channel can be configured with changes to the

following fields:
changed -it is part of the calibration data stored in

flash memory in the DAU and is the full scale of the
analog input.
The secondary Nominal value of the analog channel
(e.g. 1A or 63.5V).
The primary (transformer) TX Ratio (e.g. 2000:5)
The Channel Type field defines the channel type and
is normally set AC volts or AC current.
The Units field is the units used to calibrate the
analog input, normally V or A.
# The channel Label.

# Select the Normal State for the event input.
# Select the edges on which transitions should cause a
trigger; Low, High (or both).
# Select a Debounce time in the range 0 - 10 ms. A

trigger condition will only occur when an event input
remains in a triggered state for a period longer than
the de-bounce time.
Configure Event Channels
Configure Circuits
To configure the event channels:
About Circuits
To permit the DSP processor to calculate three phase quantities
such as real and reactive power and sequence components it
must be configured with the definitions of the three phase
voltage and current inputs for each circuit being monitored.
1.
DAU -> Inputs -> Events...
To configure the circuits:

1.
DAU -> Inputs -> Circuits...

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Apply Ratio enables or disables application of the

specified VT:CT ratio
Normally (as a DAU is already recording in primary units) this

check box should be disabled . If the DAU is recording in
secondary units the correct VT:CT ratio must be entered and the
check box enabled .
# Length specifies the length of the line being

monitored and the units either in kilometers or miles
If the line impedance has been entered per unit length (i.e, per
km for example) then the total line length should be specified as
1.0km. If the total impedance of the line has been input then the
total line length should be entered.
Enter Circuit Settings

2.
Type a circuit name for each circuit and select the analog
channels that record the three phase voltage and current
signals for each circuit. In many cases the voltage signals
will be shared between multiple circuits.
Typically this is used if In has been connected incorrectly. The

DAU requires that the neutral current is in phase with current in
the faulted phase during an earthed fault.
Configure DTF
The Circuit Settings dialog allows the configuration of Distance
to Fault calculations for each circuit. The algorithm used is
based on the fault impedance calculation method.
# Mutual In is used to select the channel that
To configure Distance to Fault:

1.
2.
Enable the Enable Distance to Fault check box

click on Configure DTF
Invert In allows the current of In to be inverted
and
represents the neutral current flowing in the parallel

line
Invert Inm (similar to Invert In) except for Inm
Note that the Circuit Settings dialog is used to specify the three
3-phase voltages, the three three phase currents and the neutral
current of the line being monitored. If a neutral current channel
is not available one will be computed by summating the three
3-phase current channels.
The Distance to Fault Configuration dialog will be

displayed.
Note:
For details on viewing Distance to Fault results locally
on the DAU LCD refer to LCD/Keypad Operation in
the Installation chapter.
For details on viewing Distance to Fault results using
the ReplayPlus Record Viewer refer to Advanced
Features - Distance to Fault Calculation in the
Record Viewer section later in this chapter.
Distance to Fault Configuration

Distance to Fault is configured with changes to the following
fields:
# Positive Sequence Impedance line parameter in

#
#
#
Report DAU and Report

Calculations
complex notation R + jX
Zero Sequence Impedance line parameter in
complex notation R + jX
Zero Sequence Mutual Impedance line parameter
in complex notation R + jX
VT:CT ratio is the transformer ratios for the voltage
and current transformers where both the primary
voltage transformer ratio and the primary current
transformer ratio are expressed as a ratio to 1
Having completed the IDM configuration we must now retrieve

the DAU calibration information so that it can be merged with
the configuration data. This permits the ReplayPlus software to
derive the scaling of the calculated quantities generated by the
DSP processor on the DAU at run time and include it as part of
the configuration.
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The DAU Sensor Channels dialog contains a summary list

of the 32 sensors available in each DAU. The list contains
the Sensor No, the calculated quantity that the sensor will
operate on, the sensor Type, the threshold settings and the
OP Limit time.
To retrieve the DAU calibration information:

1.
and select Report
DAU; Replay Plus now retrieves and displays the calibration

information for the DAU analog channels.
2.
Click Save to add this to the configuration. To display the

scaling for the DSP calculated quantities right-click on the
DAU icon
To edit sensor settings

double-click on a sensor
number to open the Sensor
3.
Select a sensor type to allow

the sensor to be applied to a
signal. Now click on
Change to select a
signal in the Select Sensor
Calculation dialog. After
the signal has been selected,
ensure the sensor type is
correct for this signal.
Sensors available include,
Over Value, Under Value,
R.O.C. (rate of change) and
Window.
and select Report Calculation
Note:
When changes are made to the DAU calibration or
configuration items that effect channel scaling (e.g.
transformer ratios) then new calibration information
must be retrieved from the DAU using Report DAU.
ReplayPlus will automatically merge it with the new
configuration and it must be sent back to the DAU.
Sensor Configuration
Configure Sensors
About Sensors
Sensors, or analog triggers, are used to trigger the DFR and TSS
functions within the IDM. Each DAU can be configured with up
to 32 software sensors that will operate on any of the 100
quantities calculated by the DSP processor. There are two main
types of sensor; level and rate of change. Each level sensor can
have two threshold levels which allow it to be used as a window
sensor. Each rate of change sensor may be configured with a
different rate of change setting for rising and falling signals.
The setting for the falling edge should be a negative number.
Sensors can be configured to operate on any of the 100
quantities calculated within the DAU by the DSP processor. The
complete list of calculated quantities is displayed in the Select
Sensor Calculation dialog.
Select a Sensor
Calculation
Note:
For a complete list of available calculated quantities
refer to Appendix B - DSP Calculations.
For details of the how the sensor OP Limit setting
controls the record length refer to Appendix C - DFR
Record lengths and Sensor OP Limits.
If the calculation that the sensor is to be applied to is
Frequency the types of sensor available are
Frequency Over, Under, Window and Rate of Change.
To configure the sensors:

1.
2.
DAU -> Inputs -> Sensors...
4.
Now click on Configure and set the threshold.
Set Sensor Threshold Configuration

5.
DAU Sensor Channels List
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Over and under sensors require one threshold setting,

Window sensors require two and R.O.C sensors have
different threshold settings for rising and falling signals.
6.
Sensor thresholds can be set in primary units, as a percent

of the channel full scale, or as a percentage of nominal.
When setting trigger levels as a percentage of nominal a
value of 120% will trigger at 20% above nominal and a
setting of 80% will trigger at 20% below nominal.
7.
When setting thresholds with respect to the nominal value

ensure that the secondary nominal value has been correctly
set for the analog channel on the Analog Channel
Add a Trigger Group
Example Sensor Configuration - Configure Sensor 7

to be set a Voltage Window Trigger on Channel 2
1.
Open the DAU Sensor Channels dialog and double-click on

the entry for sensor 7.
2.
In the Sensor Type drop-down list select Window.
3.
Click on Change... and in the Select Sensor Calculation

dialog choose the signal from channel 2 and click on OK.
4.
Click on Configure... and enter values in the % of

Nominal field to set threshold levels with respect to the
nominal value.
5.
To set an upper trigger level of 20% above nominal enter

120% in the Upper: % of Nominal threshold text box.
6.
To set a lower trigger level of 15% below nominal enter

85% in the Lower: % of Nominal threshold text box.
7.
2.
The Trigger Groups dialog is used to add or remove

Groups, enable Groups, rename Groups, change the order
in which Groups are listed and assign one or more trigger
conditions to a Group.
3.
Click on Add to create a new Group items in the Groups

Available list. These items will be automatically named
Group 1, Group 2, etc. Up to 250 Groups may be added.
Clicking on Remove will delete selected Groups from the
list. The arrows
and
can be used to move a selected
Group (or Groups) up or down the list.
Click OK twice, Close, then Save and Send in the IDM

Configuration dialog to send the new configuration to the
DAU.
Rename a Trigger
Group
DAU Configuration - Trigger Groups
To configure the Trigger Groups:

To rename a Group, doubleclick on the Group name in the

list (similar to Windows
Explorer).
5.
All trigger Groups are created

as enabled by default. A
group can be disabled by
clicking on the checkbox to
clear it .
Note:
If a Trigger Group is disabled it will not be displayed
when requesting a directory. Refer to Retrieving IDM
Directory and Records in the Communications
section of this chapter for more information on
retrieving directories.
About Trigger Groups

The Trigger Groups function is a facility for filtering DFR or
TSS directories retrieved from IDM DAUs. These user defined
groups include or exclude records based on their cause of
trigger.
1.
4.
6.
and from the menu
select Configure DAU -> Inputs -> Trigger

Groups...
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The trigger conditions associated with a Group are selected

from the Group Details right-hand list (note that if more
than one Group is selected, this list will be disabled). Click
on Edit...to add a new trigger condition to the list or to
alter existing trigger conditions.
7.
When the Trigger Group is used to filter records in a directory,

the records which match one of the Trigger conditions will be
listed. So, in the above example, four Trigger Groups 1-4 have
been defined. Group 2 is selected and there are four Trigger
Conditions configured for this group.
The Sensor Tigger

Groups dialog will
be displayed, listing
all possible trigger
causes. When this
dialog is opened
the currently
selected trigger
causes are
highlighted.
This means that only records with trigger causes of

ROC ~I BLU 1 and Over Value ~I YEL 1, as well as all records
triggered by an Event or by a Manual Trigger will be shown
when Group 2 is used to filter a directory request from a DAU.
Select Trigger Conditions
Sending Configuration to the DAU
Click on a condition to select it (clicking it again will deselect it).
Having completed the configuration the new data must be sent

to the DAU. To send the configuration click on Save and
Send. This creates a binary configuration file and sends it to
the DAU using the communication information specified in the
Device Details dialog.
Note:
This Trigger Conditions list is derived from the current
DAU sensor settings. Refer to Configure Sensors
earlier in this section for more information on sensors.
8.
Event, Cross and Manual

Triggers
At the bottom of
the Trigger Groups
list is three items
<Event Triggers>,
<Cross-Triggers>
and <Manual
Triggers>.
When selected, these items will cause Event, Cross and

Manual Triggers respectively to be filtered.
9.
Click on OK when all Trigger Conditions have been

selected. The Group Details right-hand list in the main
Trigger Groups dialog will be updated to show the
currently selected trigger conditions.
10.
Click on OK in the main Trigger Groups dialog to accept

all changes. The Trigger Groups and subsequent Trigger
Conditions configured for each group will now come into
effect when requesting a directory from a DAU.
Example Trigger Groups Configuration
Example Configuration
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Communications Overview
Loading Directories
To access all IDM communications options:
To retrieve the IDM directories:
1.
Select the Devices tab

2.
Right-click
on the
device name
in the right
hand List
View pane
of the
ReplayPlus
Explorer.
1.
2.
Right-click on the device name

and select Load Directory
3.
The Get IDM Directory dialog

will be displayed. Use the From
drop-down list to select whether
the directory should be retrieved
from the DAU or the LSU.
4.
Next select whether a DFR or

TSS directory is required.
If the directory is from a LSU
then CSS, Flicker, Logging and
Harmonics options become
available (see later).
5.
If the directory is from a DAU

click on Get Directory.
If the directory is from a LSU
further options become
available.
Get IDM Directory

- From DAU
Selecting Communication Options

The following communications options are provided.
OPTION
DESCRIPTION
Retrieve IDM
Configuration...
Retrieve an IDM configuration

and save to the ReplayPlus
database
Reset DAU
Reset the remote DAU
Load Directory
Load a DFR, TSS, CSS, Flicker,

Logging or Harmonics directory
from the DAU or LSU and
optionally select and retrieve
record files
Set Clock
Synchronise the DAU real time

clock to the ReplayPlus PC clock
Remote Manual
Trigger
Trigger the remote DAU
Get SER
Retrieve Sequence of Event Data

from the remote DAU
Get IDM Directory

- From LSU
If these default settings are not appropriate, set the Starting

from Date and specify the Number of records to limit the
size of the directory to be retrieved, then click on Get
Directory
Directory Filtering
The Get IDM Directory dialog contains two tabs Directory
and Filtering. Directory is used for normal operations. The
Filtering tab (which can be used for DFR and TSS records) lists
any enabled Trigger Groups that have been previously defined
when configuring a DAU.
Note:
Refer to DAU Configuration - Trigger Groups in the
IDM Configuration section of this chapter for more
information on defining Trigger Groups.
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By default, the Filtering tab is set to show All Records which

means that no records are filtered out. Selecting the Custom
option allows any number of pre-defined Trigger Groups to be
enabled.
Enabling Trigger
Groups
Note:
The CSS data record to be retrieved must be
contained within one CSS data segment.
Any combination of Trigger

Groups can be enabled, including
all or none. If Group 2 and Group
3 are selected (as shown) all
records which matched the trigger
conditions of either Group 2 or
Group 3 would be listed in the
retrieved directory. All records for
which the cause of trigger did not
match the selected Trigger Groups
are ignored, i.e, they are not listed
in the directory window following
a Get Directory request.
Retrieving Flicker Records

A flicker directory is retrieved from a LSU similar to CSS. One
major difference between CSS and flicker is that for flicker,
record requests are allowed to span multiple flicker directory
segments.
1.
Retrieving DFR and TSS Records

For DFR and TSS records, when the directory has been
displayed (following a DFR or TSS Get Directory request)
highlight the records to be retrieved and click on Retrieve
Now
Select the required

data segment from
the List View
(which will be
displayed following
a Flicker Get
Directory
request).
Retrieving Flicker Data
Retrieving CSS Records
2.
Use the Starting Date/Time drop-down list to select the

start date and enter the start time in hours and minutes.
3.
Enter the required duration of the data segment to be

retrieved (in minutes) and click on Retrieve Segment
When a CSS Directory has been retrieved it contains a list of

segments of CSS data stored in the LSU hard drive.
Retrieving Logging Records
To retrieve CSS data:
To retrieve Logging data from a LSU:

1.
Select the required

data segment from
the List View
(which will be
displayed following
a CSS Get
Directory
request).
1.
Select Logging
Sample Rate
Retrieved CSS Data

2.
Use the Starting Date/Time drop-down list to select the

start date and enter the start time in hours and minutes.
3.
Use the Duration box to specify the length of data segment

required (in minutes) and click on Retrieve CSS
Segment. The maximum length of a data record that can
be retrieved is 90 minutes.
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Request a Logging directory for

a sample rate of either Fast or
Slow as appropriate and click
on Get Directory
2.
Select the required

data segment from
the List View.
3.
Select the required

data segment from
the List View.
3.
Use the Starting

Date/Time dropdown list to select
the start date and
enter the start time
in hours and
minutes.
4.
Use the Starting

Date/Time dropdown list to select
the start date and
enter the start time
in hours and
minutes.
Retrieved Logging Data

4.
Retrieved Harmonics Data

retrieved in hours (analogous to present CSS operation).
This duration may be set as follows:
5.

retrieved in hours or days and click on Retrieve
Segment
# For a Fast sample rate (a sample point event 10
seconds) the duration must be in the range 1 - 4800

hours
For a Slow sample rate (a sample point every 10
minutes) the duration must be in the range 1 - 365
days
5.
Click on Retrieve Segment
Retrieving Sequence of Event Data

Sequence of Event data is available in three different categories;
Events, Sensors, Power Quality Sensors and Warnings.
To retrieve Sequence of Event data:
Retrieving Harmonics Records
To retrieve Harmonics data from a LSU:

1.
Request a Harmonics directory

for a sample rate of either Fast
or Slow as appropriate:
1.
2.
Right-click on the device name and select Get SER ->

Events/Sensors/Power Quality
Sensors/Warnings
3.
When SER data is retrieved from the DAU it is stored in an

SER log on the Replay Plus database and this data can be
viewed by right-clicking on the device name and selecting
View SER Log -> Events/Sensors/Power
Quality Sensors/Warnings
# Fast (1 min) recovers
Harmonics data at a sample

point event 1 minute
Slow (10 min) recovers
Harmonics data at a sample
point every 10 minutes
Specify Harmonics
Data Retrieval
Options
2.
Select the Harmonics source group (1 or 2) and click on

Get Directory
Retrieved SER Data (Power Quality Sensor Activity)
For IDM installations with a LSU all SER data is automatically

transferred to the LSU and is retrieved as above.
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Polling Overview
It contains one of the following values:
IDM polling enables ReplayPlus to automatically recover DFR

records or TSS records or both record types from IDM DAUs
and LSUs.
# 0 - Polling Enabled
# 1 - Polling Paused
# 2 - Polling Disabled
All polling configuration information is stored in the ReplayPlus

database.
Auto Polling Configuration
Polling is disabled by default and will remain so until enabled

by the user.
To auto poll a specified device:

1.
To Enable Polling
Enabling Polling
1.
From the ReplayPlus

Explorer window click on
Polling and then select
Enabled
2.
Polling status, is shown

on the ReplayPlus status
bar below the Records
tab.

2.
Polling Enabled
Right-click
on the
device name
in the right
hand List View
pane of the
ReplayPlus
Explorer
and select
Auto
Polling
Auto Polling an IDM Device

3.
Caution!
Problems can arise if there are several PCs each
running ReplayPlus and all sharing a central database.
Each PC will run polling according to the polling
configuration defined in the central database. It is
envisaged that if this is the case, polling should run
on only one PC. This single PC is nominated as the
Polling Master.
This will open a dialog called Auto Polling. Polling will

automatically recover new records from an IDM device.
Polling keeps a note of the date and time of the last record
recovered from a device via polling and will subsequently
recover all records newer than this date and time when next
polled.
When polling is enabled, this setting is stored in the registry of

the PC. The registry key that contains the polling status is as
follows;
HKEY_CURRENT_USER
\Software
\VB and VBA Program Settings
\Task Manager
\Window
\PollState
Set Auto Polling
4.
This key is created when ReplayPlus is closed for the first time.
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Options are available to select between Poll time, Poll

interval and Disabled. (The default option is Disabled.)
5.
Select Poll time to specify a once per day time for

polling. Enter this time in 24 hour format.
6.
Alternatively select Poll Interval to enable polling as

every 15 minutes, once per hour or continuous. Poll
sessions will then occur at 15 minute, one hour boundaries
or continuous as determined by the clock of the ReplayPlus
PC. For dial-up connections, continuous is every 2 minutes.
7.
Next, select to poll for DFR records only, TSS records only
or both DFR and TSS records.
8.
Use the Priority setting if there are several polling task to

be performed at the same time. Those tasks with a higher
priority number receive preferential treatment by the
polling program (10 indicates highest priority, 1 indicates
lowest priority).
9.
10.
Enable the Poll from LSU check box

from a connected LSU.
About IDM Polling Operation

Polling operates by maintaining knowledge of the date and time
of the last record successfully recovered from a device via
polling. Thereafter, it will recover all records newer than this
date andime when the device is next polled.
If a situation develops whereby old records were not
successfully recovered by polling but a newer record was (most
likely because of a communications problem) then polling will
not automatically recover these old records.
During certain times (specifically when polling has control of
the communications program to carry out polling requests) some
normal user selected commands that involve communications
will not be allowed.
Polling has priority over operator requests that involve
communications to devices. If the user selects a command that
requires communications (and consequently would interfere
with polling) the following dialog will be displayed.
to enable polling
The user may click on OK button

and wait until later.
Click on Accept when all entries have been made.
Polling Operation
Polling in Progress
The Polling menu in the ReplayPlus Explorer window gives

options to monitor the status and progress of polling.
Alternatively, choose Paused or Disabled from the Polling

menu to pause or disable polling.
These options are:
# Status
# Summary
# History
Polling Status - Example

As explained previously, Polling Status gives details of the next
polls and any polls that are actually in progress. From the
ReplayPlus Explorer window click on Polling and then select
Status
The Polling Status dialog will be displayed.
Polling Menu
Status is used to show details of the next poll and any poll that
may be presently in progress. Summary shows details of the
polling for all devices, listing only the devices for which polling
is enabled. History gives an archive of polling activity for all
devices for which polling is enabled.
These three options may be viewed as giving polling
information based upon time. So, Status gives the future
and present showing details of the next poll to be carried out
along with details of a poll whilst it is actually in progress.
When a poll is completed, the details of the poll are
accumulated into the Summary. Thus, the Summary gives a
review of recent poll activity. History gives an archive record of
polling information, listing the individual poll activities for each
device.
Polling Status #1
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The lower section of the dialog Pending shows the next poll
activity while the upper section In Progress shows details of
any poll that may be in progress.
In the example shown above, the lower Pending section
indicates that polling of three devices is scheduled to take place
at 12:30. One of the devices is configured to poll DFR only, one
to poll TSS only and one to poll both DFR and TSS.
The blank In progress section indicates that there is no polling
activity presently in progress.
The Auto refresh check box in this example has been enabled
to allow the information in the dialog to be updated
automatically to show the progress of the polling tasks.
Polling Status #3
Thus, at 12:30, the lower Pending section of the dialog changes

to indicate that the next polling activity will be to three devices
at 12:45 (a result of their polling being configured for a 15
minute interval).
As polling progresses further, the Records and Received

columns indicate how may records polling is recovering from
the device.
Polling continues in this way, with devices which have been
polled being removed from the In progress section and the In
Progress column becoming Yes for the next device to be polled.
Polling Status #2
The upper In progress section of the dialog now indicates the
status of the actual polling that is now in progress. Three
devices are to be polled and the first of these is actually being
polled at this particular instant in time (shown by the Yes
indication in the In Progress column).
Polling Status #4
Again, as polling continues, the Records and Received columns
indicate how may records polling is recovering from the device.
As polling continues, devices which have been polled are

removed from the upper In progress section and the In Progress
column becomes Yes for the next device in the list, indicating
that this is the device being polled at this instant.
Polling Summary - Example

As explained previously, Polling Summary gives an overview of
the polling for all devices for which polling is enabled. From the
ReplayPlus Explorer window click on Polling and then select
Summary
The Polling Summary dialog will be displayed.
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The poll history is displayed one page at a time.

The Next Page and Last Page buttons are
used to navigate through the history.
Use the Show All option to show all poll
history.
Use Show Errors only to view only the poll
history that failed.
Polling Summary
To view specific errors,
double-click on any error on
the list and an explanation of
the error will be displayed.
The dialog lists all devices for which polling is enabled, along
with the time of the most recent poll carried out on the device.
The Data Recv. column is a cumulative count of the records that
have been recovered from the device by polling since last
Acknowledged by the user.
History Error
Clicking the Acknowledge button clears the Polling History.
The Data Errors column is a cumulative count of the number of

data errors that have occurred. During normal operation this will
essentially be the number of records during which a
communications error was encountered.
Polling - Task History

Additionally, polling activity is recorded in the main ReplayPlus
Task History. From the ReplayPlus Explorer window click on
Tools and then select View Task History...
The No Poll column is a cumulative count of the number of

times a directory was not obtained from the device being polled.
This may be a consequence of, for example, a modem problem.
Clicking the Acknowledge button clears the Polling
Summary.
Polling History - Example
As explained previously, Polling History gives an archive of the
polling activity, per polling request, for all devices for which
polling is enabled.
From the ReplayPlus Explorer window click on Polling and
then select History
View Task History
The Poll History dialog will be displayed.

Enable the Polling check box
polling activity.
to display the
Note:
To reduce the number of history and
log entries made if polling is set for
Continuous, no entry is made if it is
determined that there are no records to
be recovered for a particular poll
session.
Poll History
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Polling History Errors
In both these particular examples, there is an obvious problem

with communications to the specified device not being
established correctly.
The red cross beside an entry in the Poll History would

indicate a possible error and would warrant further
investigation, unless an explanation was readily available.
Typical errors are failure to get a directory and failure to get a
record.
Polling History Errors - Record Retry

Where poll errors have resulted in some records not being
recovered from devices, details of the particular records and
devices involved are stored in a database table.
Example 1 - Failure to Get a Directory

When both data requested (Data req.) and data received (Data
Recv.) are both zero, the most likely cause is that a directory
was not obtained from the device.
During the next polling session, the specific records that were
missed the first time round, will be requested again from the
appropriate devices.
There are a total of three retries for such
records, and after three failed attempts no
further attempts are made by Polling to recover
such records.
Poll History Error

A further examination of the Task History confirms that this is
indeed the issue, namely, that polling failed to recover a
directory from the device.
A new poll session will recover previously

missed records, and any additional new
records that may have been recorded since the
last poll session.
Directory Failed Confirmation

Further information to assist the diagnosis may be available in
the COMTRACE window.
Pausing and Disabling

Polling
Polling has three states - Enabled, Paused and
Disabled.
COMTRACE Window
To Pause Polling
1. From the ReplayPlus Explorer window
click on Polling and then select Paused
Example 2 - Failure to Get a Record

When data requested (Data req.) is a greater number than data
received (Data Recv.) the most likely cause is that records were
not obtained from a device.
Poll History Error

A further examination of the Task History confirms that this is
indeed the issue, namely, that polling failed to recover records
from the device.
Pausing Polling
2.
Record Failed Confirmation
Further information to assist the diagnosis may be available in
the COMTRACE dialog.
The paused polling status, is shown on the

ReplayPlus status bar below the Records
tab.
Polling Paused
3.
COMTRACE Window
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Pausing polling will pause all future

polling jobs.
Stop Poll Job(s), Flush Queue
Note:
Any poll activity already started (i.e, polling requests
shown in the upper In progress section of the
Polling Status dialog) will be allowed to continue and
complete.
When a poll job is in progress, two new items appear in the

Polling menu - Stop Poll Job(s) and Flush Queue.
Clicking Stop Poll Job(s)
will terminate the current poll.
Polling will continue to check device configurations and if a

poll time is detected, polling requests will be added to a poll
queue. However, whilst polling is paused, poll requests will not
be processed to actually recover records from devices.
Stop Poll Job(s), Flush
Queue
Polling will stay paused for a user defined time (see Polling Replay Settings later in this section for more details). Once this
time expires polling will return to the Enabled state.
Any poll activity already

started (actual communications
to the device is in progress)
will be allowed to continue
and complete.
Clicking Flush Queue will remove all pending jobs from the
In Progess queue.
Such a situation is indicated in the Polling Status dialog, by the

In Progress column. This will display Paused, as shown below.
Poll Now (Manual Poll)

A Poll Now facility is available allowing immediate polling of
specified units as defined by the user. To do this:
1.

. Rightclick on a Station in the
Device List and select
Poll
2.
Polling Status - Paused

Poll Now - Station
To restart polling that has been paused, from the ReplayPlus
Explorer window click on Polling and then select Enabled
3.
To Disable Polling
Disabling Polling
Polling
Disabled
1.
From the ReplayPlus

Explorer window click on
Polling and then select
Disabled
2.
The disabled polling

status, is shown on the
ReplayPlus status bar
below the Records tab.
Caution!
Clicking on Disabled will stop the
polling engine and all jobs in the
In Progress queue are lost.
Similarly, right-clicking on a single device and selecting

Poll enables the user to manual poll a single device.
Poll Now - IDM
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Note, the user can also

right-click on IDM in
the Device List and
select Poll to display all
Stations and devices.
Poll Now - Device
4.
A Manual Poll dialog will be displayed, listing all the

devices (not just those for which polling is enabled) at that
Station.
5.
The user may select and highlight multiple devices in the

dialog. Choose to poll for DFR records only, TSS records
only or both DFR and TSS records and then click the Poll
now button.
Set Auto Polling for Multiple Devices
10.
All changes made in the dialog will then be applied to all

the chosen devices. The defaults for the multiple
selections are set in the Polling section of the Replay
Settings dialog (see next). Also, refer to Auto Polling
Configuration earlier in this section for more
information on Auto Polling.
Replay Settings - Polling

The Replay Settings dialog enables the user to set default
polling parameters:
1.
Polling Device Trainer

6.
Polling of the specified devices will immediately be

initiated.

select Settings
Edit, Settings
2.

Polling tab.
Device Trainer Polled

Replay Settings - Polling
7.
The user may also set the auto polling settings for multiple
devices at this point.
8.
9.
Choose Multiple
Devices
Choose the multiple devices

in the Manual Poll dialog and
click on Auto polling
The Auto Polling dialog
will be displayed.
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3.
The Pause Timeout to the length of time (in minutes)

that polling will remain paused.
4.
If the Log Polling check box is enabled the polling log

will create a log file each hour of all polling activity
The log file, named PollLogYY_MM_DD_HH.txt will
be saved in the ..\ReplayPlus directory.
5.
Set LSU Preferences
When polling from an

LSU the user can apply restrictions
on the records to be
recovered. This can either
be the maximum
Number of records or
a Starting from date
(last day) restriction.
Note that both these restrictions are applied, i.e, only

records that meet both restrictions will be retrieved.
6.
The Multiple selection preferences are the default

preferences that are displayed when the user modifies auto
polling for multiple devices from the manual poll dialog.
See Poll Now (Manual Poll) earlier in this section for
more details.
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Record Viewer Overview

To access all record options:
1.
From the ReplayPlus Explorer Window select the Records
Edit Info
Add brief notes to the Info field in

the List View pane
Export Record
Copy the record file to a

destination directory
Delete
Permanently delete the selected

record(s) from ReplayPlus
Open Record
Opens the record in the Viewer or

opens a new record in a new
window if viewer is already open
Add Record
Overlays a new record in the

current Viewer window
tab
2.
Select a Station or device in the left hand Device List pane.

A list of all records in the selected Station or device will be
displayed in the right hand List View pane. The record
icons easily identify record types by their appearance.
Records can be sorted by IDM name, DAU name and date
by clicking on the buttons at the top of each column in the
List View pane. Click a second time to toggle between an
ascending sort and a descending sort.
Note:
For more information on record icons and record
colouring schemes refer to The Records Display
Option in the ReplayPlus Explorer section of this
chapter.
3.
Typical Record Viewer

A typical record viewer window is shown on the following
page.
Channel labels and signal values for the two cursor positions are
displayed in the left hand pane with the wave forms displayed in
the right hand pane. The red Measurement Cursor is positioned
by a left click and the blue Reference cursor is positioned using
Shift left click.
Right-click
on the
record name
in the List
View pane
of the
ReplayPlus
Explorer.
These options can be reversed by clicking on

Analog channels are auto-scaled for optimum viewing and
configuration options permit only active channels (i.e. analog
channels with a valid signal or event channels with changes of
state) to be displayed.
Selecting Record Options

By default, instantaneous values are displayed at the cursor
position.
The following record options are provided.
OPTION
DESCRIPTION
View Header
Displays additional information

about the record
View DTF
View Distance to Fault

Information in the record (if
available)
Edit Annotation
However, clicking
displays rms values for ac signals.
To display active channels only check the Show only active

channels box in the File -> Preferences menu. Use the Max.
Percentage full scale for noise setting in the File ->
Preferences menu to set the signal level below which the viewer
will set analog channels as inactive.
The Trace, Select Analogs menu or the
button can be used
to over-ride the inactive channel setting or select individual
traces for display.
Editing and display of user notes

describing aspects of the record
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Typical Record Viewer Window
Toolbar buttons
and
Analog Channel Label Menu
can be used to expand and
compress the time axis and the

axis.
Right-clicking on an analog channel label displays the Analog

Channel Label menu.
button displays the full time
Clicking on analog channel labels to select a single or multiple

channels permits the
and
buttons to be used to increase
or decrease the amplitude scaling of the channels. The vertical
position of analog channels can be changed by clicking and
dragging the analog channel label. A snap feature automatically
aligns the overlayed traces about their horizontal axis.
The
and
buttons can be used to undo and redo changes
to the display configuration.
Selecting Analog Channel Label Menu

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OPTION
Select Graphics Configuration to display the Graphics

Configuration menu.
DESCRIPTION
Hide
Hide a trace and leave but do not

reformat display
Delete & Tidy
Remove the trace from the

display and reformat the display
Delete Others
Delete unselected channels
Increase Gain
Increase signal trace size on all

selected channels
Decrease Gain
Decrease signal trace size on all

selected channels
Fit to Graticule
Rescale trace size to match

graticule
Graphics Configuration
Vertical Zoom
Zoom trace so that area selected

by vertical cursors fills the display
area
Equalize
Graticule Limits
Uses the same trace scaling for all

selected channels
Trace Settings
Opens the Trace Settings menu
Horizontal
Cursors
Enables horizontal cursors for

signal measurement
The Record Viewer contains a number of advanced features for

the analysis of fault records including Fault Location,
Symmetrical Component analysis and the calculation of real and
reactive power flow. For these functions to work correctly we
need to specify the channels that contain the three phase voltage
and current signals for each of the circuits being monitored.
Clip to Graticule
Only display the signal within the

graticule area
Select Colour
Change the colour of the analog

channel trace
Cut
Cut a channel from the display
Copy
Copy a channel from the display
Cancel
Close this menu
This dialogue
can be used to
change the
graphics
background
colour, display
time values as
absolute time
and adjust the
font and
resolution of
the cursor
values
displayed
Advanced Features - Sources
To specify the channels:

1.
From the Tools menu in the Record Viewer select

Waveform Sources
2.
Graphics Configuration
Right click on the right hand graphics pane to display the
Graphics Configuration menu.
Waveform Sources for Analysis
Selecting Graphics Configuration
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Sources can be
created for up to
four circuits or
lines in any one
record and each
set of sources is
enabled by
entering a name
in the Line
Name text box.
3.
4.
Advanced Features - Calculated

Channels
Use the drop-down lists in the Select Channels field to

select the channels that contain the three phase voltage and
current signals for each circuit or line. The neutral current
definition In is only required for the fault location function.
When analysing DFR records the Waveforms function in the

software can be used to calculate and plot additional quantities
derived from the recorded ac signals. Since most of these
calculations use the three phase voltage and current waveforms
as inputs to the calculations the Sources options must be
configured before this option is enabled. To access this option:
The Load Sources and Save As options can be used to save

and retrieve Sources definitions from files on disk however
it is more convenient to use Display Configurations as a
mechanism to save and retrieve Sources information (see
Display Configurations section).
1.
Sources are also used by the viewer to ensure that the same
scaling factors are applied for each three phase group of
voltages and currents to simplify the analysis of records.

SelectCalc. Channels
2.
Note:
If the Distance To Fault function is to be used then
additional data must be entered in the Line Data
dialog.
Select up to 12
waveforms for display.
Available waveforms
include rms voltage and
current, phase angles,
real and reactive power
and frequency.
Advanced Features - Display

Configurations
Having configured the presentation of a record in the viewer it
is possible to save the display configuration for later use, in a
number of different ways.
Select Calculation
Channels
# Use the File -> Graphics Configurations -> Save
with Record to save the current display

configuration with the record file so that it is
automatically re-used when the file is opened at a
later date
Use the File -> Graphics Configurations -> Save
Named Configuration or the
Advanced Features - Combination

Channels
The Calculated Waveforms option is used to combine recorded
signals to produce a new signal. To access this option:
toolbar button to
save the configuration to a user named file.
# Use the
and
1.
toolbar buttons to save
From the Tools menu in the Record Viewer select Select

Comb. Channels
the configuration where it can be recalled using the

and
This example shows

how three phase
currents are
combined to produce
a calculated neutral
current.
buttons.
Use the File -> Graphics Configurations -> Save

Recorder Default option to save the current display
configuration as the default for the current record
type, DFR, TSS, CSS from the current recorder. This
option ensures that all new records or each type from
each recorder can be pre-assigned a default display
configuration.
Sources definitions are also stored with display configurations

so that they can be automatically assigned to records with the
display configuration.
Select Combination Channels
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Advanced Features - Distance To

Fault Calculation
The ReplayPlus software includes a fault location function that
can be used to perform impedance based fault location using
recorded voltage and current waveforms from fault records. To
use the Distance to Fault package the fault record must contain
three phase to ground voltage signals and three phase current
signals. A neutral current is also required for fault location
however if this has not been recorded it can be calculated by
adding the three phase currents using the Calculated Channels
function described previously.
To configure the Distance to Fault option:
1.
2.
Before the Distance to Fault function can be used Sources

information must be entered for the faulted circuits. (See
Sources described previously).
Distance to Fault Calculation
For Distance to Fault calculations additional line data must

be added for each circuit by clicking on the Line Data
button on the Waveforms Sources for Analysis dialog. The
data required includes the positive sequence and zero
sequence line impedance, the line length and the VT and
CT ratios.
7.
Note:
The phasing of the recorded neutral current must be
such that for a phase to ground fault, the fault current
flowing in the faulted phase is in phase with the
recorded neutral circuit. If required, the Calculated
Waveforms function can be used to invert the phase
of the neutral current by multiplying it by -1.
Viewing Distance to Fault Results
If a retrieved record from an IDM or LSU has Distance to Fault
information this can be viewed and printed.
Enter Line Data

3.
If the voltage and current values displayed in the viewer are

primary values then the Apply VT:CT Ratio to cursor
values box should be left unchecked.
To view Distance to Fault results:

After entering this data, save the Sources or the Graphics
Configuration (which will contain the Sources data), as
reloading them in the future will eliminate the need to
re-enter the Line Data.
4.
The Distance to Fault calculation is performed using one

and a half cycles of data around the measurement cursor
position. The measurement cursor should be placed in the
centre of the most stable portion of the fault.
5.

Distance to Fault
6.
To perform a Distance to Fault calculation select the

faulted circuit then select the fault type.
1.
From the ReplayPlus Explorer Window select the Records

tab
2.
View DTF
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Select the
required
Station or
device in
the left
hand Device
List pane.
3.
Right-click on the required record in the right hand List

View pane and select View DTF. (If the record does not
have Distance to Fault information then the option will be
unavailable).
4.
The Distance to Fault dialog will be displayed showing the

DAU details, the results and the channel assignments that
make the line for the Distance to Fault calculation.
Distance to Fault - Configuration
8.
Click on Circuit to return to Distance to Fault results

dialog. Both dialogs provide a Send to Notepad option
to send the results and configuration as text to the Windows
Notepad were they can be printed.
Distance to Fault - Results
Advanced Features - Sequence

Components
5.
To access this option:
The dialog consists of three sections - the DAU details, the

trigger time for the fault and the Distance to Fault results
for each line configured as follows:
1.

Sequence Components
# DTF - Distance from the recorder to the fault in

#
#
#
2.
specified units.
Fault Type - The phase currents used in the
calculations, the three phases being notated by A, B
and C respectively and N for the neutral phase
current.
X - The positive sequence reactance on the secondary
side of the fault
R - The positive sequence resistance on the
secondary side of the fault
6.
In the example shown above the result is shown as

10.1118km with fault type phase A to neutral.
7.
Click on Configuration to display the Distance to Fault

configuration details.
Select which
circuit(s) are to be
used and then
enable the analysis
of voltage, current
and sequence
components as
required.
Enabling Sequence
Components
3.
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Results are displayed in a new window where the voltage

phasors have a arrowhead and the current phasors have a
circular pointer.
Record Viewer Window with Sequence Components

4.
Click on the waveform display. Moving the red cursor will

automatically update the phasor velocity.
Advanced Features - Microsoft

Excel Export
From the File menu in the Record Viewer select Export Data
to export portions of the fault record to an Microsoft Excel
spreadsheet. Data is exported from the selected analog channels
from the section between the two cursor positions to a
spreadsheet automatically opened in Excel.
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Advanced Filtering Overview
Note:
The Advanced Filter dialog will retain the settings of
any previous selected filter when opened, unless the
New button is clicked, in which case it will be reset to
blank defaults.
This section explains how to apply user-defined filter criteria to

records.
This means that you can choose to display only those records
that meet a specified criteria (such as date, station name, etc.).
Note:
Refer to The Filter Display Option in the ReplayPlus
Explorer section of this chapter for an introduction to
the Filter tab.
To create a new filter:
Record Type (DFR, TSS etc.)

Date and Time
Operation (manual trigger, event trigger, etc.)
Device (Station, IDM name)
Info or Annotation
4.
The filter criteria is determined by the check boxes in the

Filter On field. At least one check box must be enabled for
each filter. All five boxes may be selected on the same
filter. Clear All disables all check boxes .
5.
If the Filter Type is set to and, records which match all the
selected criteria combined will be listed. An or Filter Type
will list records which match any one (or more) of the
selected criteria.
6.
Select Show to displays records which match the selected

criteria or select Hide to display records except for those
which match the selection.

then select Advanced Filtering or click on
toolbar.
on the
(Alternatively, click on the

New button. This is
displayed in this List View
pane while the Filter tab
New Filter
2.
Filtering can be performed on any, or all of five criteria:
#
#
#
#
Creating a New Filter

1.
3.
is active).
This will open a dialog called Advanced Filter.
Record Type Filter

Enable the Record Type check box
Advanced Filter - Default Settings

Advanced Filter - Record Type
IDM records will always be either DFR, TSS or CSS. Any or all
record types can be selected.
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Date and Time Filter

Enable the Date check box
Unlike any other date and time filter, Recently is from a

variable start date, depending on what the current date is, i.e,
running the filter today will list records from an older start date
than running the same filter next week.
Operation Filter
Enable the Operation check box
Advanced Filter - Date and Time

Records can be filtered based on their timestamp by either date,
time or both combined.
Advanced Filter - Operation
There are four possible date and time filtering modes selectable
from the drop-down list:
#
#
#
#
All IDM records can be filtered on any combination of the

following operation (trigger) states:
Date Only - day, month and year

Time Only - hours, minutes and seconds
Date and Time - combination of date and time
Recently - records in the last n months, days, hours,
minutes
#
#
#
#
#
Date Only means that a date field is specified, but no time.

Time Only requires a time to be specified, but no date, so all
records on all dates will be searched with the time restriction.
Date and Time is a combination of the two, specifying a
time on a given date.
None
Manual trigger
Event trigger
Sensor trigger
X trigger
Alternatively (or additionally) specify a text string in Contains

Text. Any records with an operation containing the string will
match.
Device Filter
Enable the Device check box
Select From to match all records with timestamps since a

specified date / time. Select To to match all records older than
the specified date / time. Select To and Both to match records
between two specified dates / times.
Select Inclusive to include records on the specified date(s) /
time(s) in the filter. Exclusive does not include records on the
specified date(s) / time(s).
If Recently is selected from the
drop-down lis, the matching records
will be no older than a user-defined
time range from the current date.
This range may be specified either in
months, days, hours or minutes.
From 0 to 9999 units is permitted.
Advanced Filter - Device
Date and Time

Filter - Recently
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Select Filter
Saving and Using a Newly Created

Filter
Records may be filtered on the basis

of Station Name, IDM Name or both
combined. This is selected from the
drop-down list.
Filter Name
Before a filter can be used it must be given a name.
The Station and / or IDM Name drop-down lists contain names

of the available devices.
Enter a name in the Filter

Name drop-down list. This
name can be up to 50
characters long.
To add a device, select a Station / IDM Name from the dropdown lists and click on Add. Further Stations and / or IDMs can
be added to the list in the same way.
Enter Filter Name
Items on the list are presented in the format Station Name:IDM

Name where Station Name:* means any IDM at the chosen
Station and *:IDM Name means any Station with the chosen
IDM.
Save
Click on Save to add the current filter to the filter list on the
ReplayPlus Explorer window.
To remove one or more Station / IDM Names from the list

select the entry or entries then click on Del
Info / Annotation Filter
Enable the Info/Anno check box
.
Filter Saved and Added to
Filter List
Caution!
If there is already a filter with the same name as the
new filter, the existing filter will automatically be
replaced with the new one.
Filter Listview
Click on Filter Listview to immediately view the current filter
settings in the ReplayPlus Explorer window. Only those records
which match the current filter will be visible.
Advanced Filter - Info/Anno

Filtering may be performed on the record info and annotation
text. Either, or both may be set to one or more search text
strings. To add a string to either list typed it into the box below
the chosen list then click on Add.
Filtering On
Select Exact Match to only include records with info or

annotation that entirely match the entered strings, i.e. the whole
string, will be included. Selecting Contains Text means that
for a record to match, its info or annotation must contain the
entered string but need not match exactly.
The status bar at the bottom of the ReplayPlus

Explorer window displays the message
Filtering On while Filter Listview is active.
To cancel the current Filter Listview, click on

on the
toolbar to open the Advanced Filter dialog again. Disable all the
check boxes in the Filter On field (or click on Clear All) and
click on Apply No Filter
To delete items from either list select the entry or entries then
click on Del
Note:
Filter Listview, unlike Save, does not permanently
store the filter settings. To keep the settings of a
Filter Listview it must be saved to the Filter List.
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Importing and Exporting Filters
Filter Auto Refresh
Filters may be imported or exported. This is useful, for example,

to share the same filter between multiple PCs.
The filter display in the ReplayPlus Explorer window is

refreshed automatically when a new record appears in
ReplayPlus.
To import or export a filter, click on Filter

on the Advanced Filter dialog and then
select Import or Export from the menu.
To refresh the display manually click on Refresh List. This

button is shown in the List View pane while the Filter tab is
active.
Import /
Export
Alternatively, the filter display can be set to refresh at a fixed

time interval. Clicking on Autorefresh will open a dialog
called Filter Auto-Refresh Settings.
Both importing and exporting will open a standard Windows file

dialog, where the directory and file name is chosen.
All filters are given the extension .flr.
Editing or Deleting a Filter

Editing a Filter
Edit Filter
To modify an existing
filter, select the filter
from the filter list on the
ReplayPlus Explorer
window (the Filter tab
must be active) and click
on Edit
Set Filter Auto Refresh
Refreshing can be set at 0 - 99 seconds or 0 - 99 minutes. An

interval of 0 disables Autorefresh.
The button is recessed
while autorefresh is
enabled. A second click of the button will disable autorefresh.
This will open the Advanced Filter dialog.

(Alternatively click on
on the toolbar to open the Advanced
Filter dialog with the most recently defined filter).
Edit the filter settings and click on Save. The modified filter
settings can be saved under the same name or a new name.
Deleting a Filter
Delete Filter
To delete an existing
filter, select the filter
from the filter list on the
ReplayPlus Explorer
window (the Filter tab
must be active) and click
on Delete
Click Yes to permanently delete the
filter.
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Profiles Overview
Profiles is a method of using ReplayPlus to retrieve records from
up to four different IDM DAUs and to then automatically
combine selected channels into one single file.
Creating a New Profile

To create a new Profile:
1.
From the ReplayPlus Explorer Window select a Station in

the Device List on the left.
2.
Select a Station and a DAU

8.
at the bottom.
3.
Right-click on a blank area in the List View and select Add

New Profile
When a Station and an DAU have been selected click on

Settings... (which become active) The Profiled
Channels dialog will be displayed which allows analog
channels from the selected DAU to be added to the
Profile.
Select Analog Channels

Add New Profile
4.
The Profile dialog will be displayed. First enter a Profile

name. This name is used to save the Profile and will also be
used as the IDM Name shown in the Records List View (so
select a Profile Name relevant to the Profiles use).
5.
Select the IDM record type to be used by the Profile, either

DFR, TSS or CSS.
6.
The next steps involve specifying the IDM DAUs and the
channels in the selected DAUs that are to be combined into
a single record.
7.
Use the Station drop-down list (which shows all the IDM
stations available) and select a Station. Similarly, use the
IDM/DAU Name drop-down list (which shows all the
DAUs available at the selected Station) and select a DAU.
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9.
The Selected Channels list on the right is the list that will
be used for the Profile. To remove a channel from the
Selected Channels list select the channel and click on
Remove. This will move the channel to the Available
Channels list on the left. Channels may be returned to the
Profile by selecting them and clicking on Add. By
default, all channels in the DAU are included in the
Profile, i.e, they are shown in the right Selected Channels
list.
10.
Click the Events... button to display the Profiled Events

dialog.
3.
Right-click on a
Profile name
and select Run
Profile
4.
The Run Profile

dialog will be
displayed. This
dialog allows
the date and
time of the
retrieved data to
be specified.
Run Profile
Select Event Channels
11.
12.
This dialog allows event channels from the selected

DAU to be added to the Profile. Use the method
described previously (for Profiled Channels) to select the
event channels. Click on OK when all selections have
been made to return to the main Profile dialog.
Select a Date and Time
Repeat steps 7 - 11 as required, specifying a Station, a

DAU and the analog and event channels that are to be
included in the Profile. A maximum of four DAUs may
be specified.
13.
Retrieve From
LSU
ReplayPlus will retrieve data for

the Profile from the DAUs
specified. If required, enable the
From LSU check box to
retrieve data from the LSU rather
than the DAU.
5.
The current date is ringed in red. Click on a date to

highlight and select it (use
to move to a previous
calendar month if required) and enter a time in hours,
minutes and seconds.
6.
Enter a value in seconds for the Trigger Time Variance.

This specifies the variance allowed when retrieving
individual records from a DAU or LSU. As DAUs may be
triggered independently by the same system incident,
giving a Profile a this variance allows it to find the
individual record closest to the time specified. The DAU or
LSU may not have a record at the exact specified time. If,
for example, the Trigger Time Variance is set at 1 second,
this allows a Profile to search for a recording within a time
window of 1 second about the Profile time specified.
Note:
If CSS has been specified as the record type then
ReplayPlus will automatically go to the LSU for the CSS
data.
14.
7.
Click on Accept in the main Profile dialog to confirm

all selections made and to create and save the Profile.
Created Profile
The Profile is then

shown in the
ReplayPlus Explorer
Window in the
Device List pane.
Profile Progress
8.
Running a Profile
1.

2.

. A list of any
created Profiles in the selected Station will be displayed in
the right side Device List pane.
As the Profile is running ReplayPlus will communicate with

the specified DAUs or LSUs and locate the appropriate
recordings, extract the specified channels and combine
these into a single record. When this record is available,
this will be indicated in the ReplayPlus status bar below the
Filter tab.
New Profile Record Available

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When all
selections have
been made click
on Run and the
Profile will
start. The
Profile Progress
dialog will be
displayed.
9.
10.
New Profile Record
11.
Profiles - Task History

Profile activity is recorded in the main ReplayPlus Task History.
From the ReplayPlus Explorer window click on Tools and then
select View Task History...
The Profile is complete. Click on Cancel in the Profile

Progress dialog to continue.
The new Profile
record is now
shown in the
ReplayPlus Explorer
Window Records
List View.
This new Profile Record may be viewed in the normal

way in the ReplayPlus Record Viewer.
Task History showing Profile Activity
Editing or Deleting a Profile

To edit or delete a Profile:
Record Viewer Window showing Profile Record
1.

2.

. A list of any
Caution!
For Profiles to successfully combine the records from
different IDM DAUs, the DAUs involved in the Profile
must be clock synchronised.
Clock Synchronisation Error
3.
If the DAUs are

not clock
synchronised a
warning will be
displayed.
Edit Profile
4.
If Edit Profile is chosen the main Profile dialog will be

displayed. Changes can be made to the settings as required
(refer to Creating a New Profile earlier in this section for
more details on Profile settings).
5.
If Delete Profile is shown a confirmation dialog will be

displayed.
Refer to Adding a Time Source to a DAU in the

Adding a New Installation section of this chapter for
more details on clock synchronisation.
Note:
If a record is selected on the Records List View, then
the time associated with this record is automatically
pasted into the date and time fields in the Run Profile
dialog when Run Profile is selected.
6.
Delete Profile
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Right-click on a
Profile name
and select Edit
Profile or
Delete
Profile as
required.
Click on Yes to
permanently
delete the
Profile.
Profile Properties
Profile Time Line
To view information on a Profile:
To view the Profile Time Line:
1.

1.

2.

. A list of any
2.

. A list of any
3.
3.
Right-click on a
Profile name
and select
Properties
Right-click on a
Profile name
and select Time
Line
Time Line
Edit Profile
4.
The Profile
Properties
dialog will be
displayed. This
gives useful
information on
the Profile.
4.
The following dialog will be displayed.
Profile Properties
Profile Time Line showing Data Records
The following information is shown:
#
#
#
#
#
#
Profile name
Record type, DFR, TSS or CSS
Date Created is the date the Profile was created or
last modified
Last Profile is the date and time when the Profile
was last run
Total Profiles is a cumulative count for the number
of times the Profile has been run.
Number of IDMs is the number of IDM DAUs that
are specified in the Profile
Number of Analogs shows the total number of
analog channels and (in brackets) the individual
number of analogs for each IDM DAU in the Profile
Number of Events shows the total number of event
channels and (in brackets) the individual number of
events for each IDM DAU in the Profile
5.
Using information from retrieved directories (directories

retrieved for the purpose of a Profile) a grid indicating
where data records exist in the IDM DAUs involved in the
Profile are displayed. Data records are shown as a small
thickness on the normally thin time line.
6.
The time axis scale can be set to display hourly, daily,

monthly or yearly. Click on Previous and Next to step
backwards and forwards through time.
Selecting a Time Window

An operator may select a time window and have ReplayPlus
retrieve all the individual IDM DAU records from DAUs
specified in the Profile. To do this:
1.
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Identify a start date and time and move the mouse pointer
to that time on the grid.
2.
Click on the grid and hold. This will immediately place a

vertical line on the grid identifying one edge of the selected
time window.
3.
Whilst still holding the click, move the pointer to the

required position to define the second edge of the time
window.
4.
Release the click. This will immediately place a second

vertical line on the grid, identifying the second edge of the
selected time window.
Selected Time Window

5.
Click on Get Records. ReplayPlus will retrieve

individual records from each of the IDM DAUs that are
within the time window specified.
Note:
A Time Line is not available for CSS records as this is
a continuous form of recording rather than individual,
discreet records.
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ReplayPlus Troubleshooting Overview
6.
Restart the main ReplayPlus program if required.
ReplayPlus has been designed and tested rigorously to ensure

trouble free operation. However if problems do arise with
installation or use please contact:
15 Wildflower Way, Belfast, BT12 6TA, Northern Ireland
Telephone: +44 28 9022 5200
Fax:
+44 28 9022 5225
2 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Colorado 80112, USA
Telephone: +1 303 799 8200
Fax:
+1 303 799 8200
e-mail:
Internet:
ReplayPlus Module Cleaner (Kill All)
sales@hathaway-systems.com
www.qualitrolcorp.com
Advanced Operation (Kill Selected)

1. Launch the program.
ReplayPlus Module Cleaner

Situations may arise where ReplayPlus has terminated
incorrectly and there are individual modules of the program still
running. If this happens then the ReplayPlus Module Cleaner
may be used to terminate all ReplayPlus processes and tasks.
2.
Disable the Auto Refresh check box
3.
Click on the required modules to be terminated and click

on Kill Selected
Once run, the ReplayPlus Module Cleaner ensures a successful

restart of the main the ReplayPlus program.
To run ReplayPlus Module Cleaner locate the file Cleaner.exe
in the folder specified during the installation of ReplayPlus (by
default this is C:\ReplayPlusV3. Double-click on this file to
launch the program.
Normal Operation (Kill All)
1. Launch the program.
2.
All ReplayPlus modules that are currently running are listed

in the dialog.
3.
Click on Kill All to terminate all the ReplayPlus modules

listed.
4.
As the modules are terminated a progress bar will be

shown.
5.
When complete click on Exit to close the program.
ReplayPlus Module Cleaner (Kill

Selected)
Caution!
This method should only be used by advanced users
of ReplayPlus as termination of individual modules may
cause unexpected results and in certain circumstances
cause database corruption.
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Caution!
The ReplayPlus Module Cleaner has a dependency on
psapi.dll
If this dll is not present a
warning dialog will be
displayed.
psapi.dll Warning
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Appendices
92
IDM Configuration Form (T3)

Customer: -
DAU IP Address
Job No.: -
DAU Subnet Mask

Gateway
LSU IP Address
Recorder Serial No.
Network Interface
Station Name: -
10 baseT only
Job No.
10 baseT or fibre
Serial No.
IDM Network ID
Specification No.
LSU Included
Time Synchronization
LSU Serial No.
Time Slave
Modem Required
Model
Time Master
External 1pps
Free Running
Internal GPS
Ext. Serial Time String
Internal IRIG B
1PPS input
Time Zone
Fibre
BNC
Daylight Savings
RS485 (TB4)
Terminal
Analogue Ch. 1
Analogue Ch. 2
Analogue Ch. 3
Analogue Ch. 4
Analogue Ch. 5
Analogue Ch. 6
Analogue Ch. 7
Analogue Ch. 8
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
-
Ground
Analogue Ch. 9
Analogue Ch. 10
Analogue Ch. 11
Analogue Ch. 12
Analogue Ch. 13
Analogue Ch. 14
Analogue Ch. 15
Analogue Ch. 16
Ground
Signal Name
Signal Type
Channel Full Scale
AC Voltage
AC Current
DC FSD ____________
80V AC
130V AC
20A AC (1A nominal)
TB 4, 1
TB 4, 2
260V AC
Other ____________
TB 4, 3
TB 4, 4
AC Voltage
AC Current
DC FSD ____________
80V AC
130V AC
20A AC (1A nominal)
260V AC
Other ____________
TB 4, 5
TB 4, 6
AC Voltage
AC Current
DC FSD ____________
80V AC
130V AC
260V AC
20A AC (1A nominal)
TB 4, 7
TB 4, 8
AC Voltage
AC Current
DC FSD ____________
80V AC
130V AC
20A AC (1A nominal)
AC Voltage
AC Current
80V AC
130V AC
20A AC (1A nominal)
DC FSD ____________
260V AC
Other ____________
TB 4, 11
TB 4, 12
AC Voltage
AC Current
DC FSD ____________
80V AC
130V AC
20A AC (1A nominal)
260V AC
Other ____________
TB 4, 13
TB 4, 14
AC Voltage
AC Current
DC FSD ____________
80V AC
130V AC
20A AC (1A nominal)
260V AC
Other ____________
TB 4, 15
TB 4, 16
AC Voltage
AC Current
DC FSD ____________
80V AC
130V AC
20A AC (1A nominal)
260V AC
Other ____________
TB 4, 9
TB 4, 10
100A AC (5A nominal)

Other ____________
260V AC
TB 4, 17
+
-
TB 2,1
TB 2,2
AC Voltage
AC Current
DC FSD ____________
80V AC
130V AC
20A AC (1A nominal)
260V AC
Other ____________
+
-
TB 2,3
TB 2,4
AC Voltage
AC Current
DC FSD ____________
80V AC
130V AC
20A AC (1A nominal)
260V AC
Other ____________
TB 2,5
TB 2,6
AC Voltage
AC Current
DC FSD ____________
80V AC
130V AC
20A AC (1A nominal)
260V AC
Other ____________
+
-
TB 2,7
TB 2,8
AC Voltage
AC Current
DC FSD ____________
80V AC
130V AC
20A AC (1A nominal)
260V AC
Other ____________
+
-
TB 2,9
TB 2,10
AC Voltage
AC Current
DC FSD ____________
80V AC
130V AC
20A AC (1A nominal)
260V AC
Other ____________
+
-
TB 2,11
TB 2,12
AC Voltage
AC Current
DC FSD ____________
80V AC
130V AC
20A AC (1A nominal)
260V AC
Other ____________
TB 2,13
TB 2,14
AC Voltage
AC Current
DC FSD ____________
80V AC
130V AC
20A AC (1A nominal)
260V AC
Other ____________
TB 2,15
TB 2,16
AC Voltage
AC Current
DC FSD ____________
80V AC
130V AC
20A AC (1A nominal)
260V AC
Other ____________
+
-
+
+
-
TB 2, 17
Sample IDM T3 DAU Configuration Form (Part 1)

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Terminal
Event Ch. 1
TB 5, 1
Event Ch. 2
TB 5, 2
Event Ch. 3
TB 5, 3
Event Ch. 4
TB 5, 4
Event Ch. 5
TB 5, 5
Event Ch. 6
TB 5, 6
Event Ch. 7
TB 5, 7
Event Ch. 8
TB 5, 8
Common
Earth
TB 5, 9
TB 5, 10
Event Ch. 9
TB 5, 11
Event Ch. 10
TB 5, 12
Event Ch. 11
TB 5, 13
Event Ch. 12
TB 5, 14
Event Ch. 13
TB 5, 15
Event Ch. 14
TB 5, 16
Event Ch. 15
TB 5, 17
Event Ch. 16
TB 5, 18
Common
Earth
TB 5, 19
TB 5, 20
Event Ch. 17
TB 5, 21
Event Ch. 18
TB 5, 22
Event Ch. 19
TB 5, 23
Event Ch. 20
TB 5, 24
Event Ch. 21
TB 5, 25
Event Ch. 22
TB 5, 26
Event Ch. 23
TB 5, 27
Event Ch. 24
TB 5, 28
Common
Earth
TB 5, 29
TB 5, 30
Event Ch. 25
TB 5, 31
Event Ch. 26
TB 5, 32
Event Ch. 27
TB 5, 33
Event Ch. 28
TB 5, 34
Event Ch. 29
TB 5, 35
Event Ch. 30
TB 5, 36
Event Ch. 31
TB 5, 37
Event Ch. 32
TB 5, 38
Common
Earth
TB 5, 39
TB 5, 40
Event Channel Name

fitted
48/125V
fitted
48/125V
TB 7, 1
TB 7, 2
(normally closed contact)
Recorder Triggered
TB 7, 3
TB 7, 4
TB 7, 6
(normally open contact)
Earth
Supply Voltage
Positive supply voltage
L + TB 8, 1
(or ac supply live )
Negative supply voltage
N - TB 8, 2
(or ac supply neutral )
250V
fitted
48/125V
250V
fitted
48/125V
250V
Alarm Outputs
Recorder Failure
250V
Sample IDM T3 DAU Configuration Form (Part 2)
94
Calculated Quantities
The following quantities are calculated every cycle by the DSP
processor in the IDM:
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
RMS
Phase Angle
Pn, where n = A,
B or C
Single Phase Real Power (*3)
P3
Three Phase Real Power
Qn, where n = A,
B or C
Single Phase Reactive Power (*3)
Q3
Three Phase Reactive Power
Sn, where n = A,
B or C
Single Phase Apparent Power (*3)
S3
Three Phase Apparent Power
PF
Power Factor
PPS~, PPS^
Positive Phase Sequence Voltage
PPS~, PPS^
Positive Phase Sequence Current
NPS~, NPS^
Negative Phase Sequence Voltage
NPS~, NPS^
Negative Phase Sequence Current
ZPS~, ZPS^
Zero Phase Sequence Voltage
ZPS~, ZPS^
Zero Phase Sequence Current
Frq
Frequency
Hm nth, where
nth is harmonic
number
Harmonic
THD
Total Harmonic Distortion
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DFR Records
However, should a sensor remain permanently in the triggered

state the sensor is automatically disabled after its OP Limit time
at which point the DFR function moves straight from the fault
state to the directory entry state without passing through the
post fault state.
A DFR record can be divided into three parts:
# Pre-fault section
# Fault section
# Post-fault section
While the DFR is in the post-fault state, if a new sensor

operation occurs, it will return to the fault state and remain in
this state until all sensors return to the non-triggered state or
reach their OP Limit time.
The DFR function records continuously and in the absence of

any sensor operations remains in the pre-fault state, filling the
pre-trigger circular buffer. The DFR function can be triggered
either by the operation of one of it's own sensors or by the
receipt of a cross-trigger message from another DAU.
When triggered the DAU now moves to the fault state where it
begins to fill the post-trigger buffer and remains here while any
of the sensors are in the active state. When all sensors return to
the non-triggered state the DFR function then moves to the
post-fault state where it continues to record for the duration of
the post-fault configuration setting storing data in the
post-trigger buffer. When complete, the DFR function moves
briefly to the directory entry state where it makes an entry in the
DFR directory then returns to the pre-fault state where it begins
to fill the pre-fault buffer for a new record.
new
record
OP Limit
time out
new sensor
trigger
new sensor
trigger
sensor trigger
Pre-Fault
State
Fault
State
Post-Fault
State
end of
record
all sensors
de-trigger
DFR State Transition Diagram
96
Directory
Entry State
Introduction
PC
IP addresses are used to uniquely

identify devices connected to a TCP/IP
network and they consist of four bytes
normally written as four decimal
numbers separated by a period (e.g.
194.9.165.22). There are three
different classes of IP address, Class
A, Class B and Class C and each
address is divided into two parts, the
Net ID and the Host ID. The Net ID
uniquely identifies the network
segment and the Host ID uniquely
identifies a device or host connected to
that network segment.
194.1.1.x
Default
Gateway
LAN/WAN
Default
Gateway
HUB
HUB
197.55.121.x
HUB
HUB
194.56.1.x
Typical Network Topologies
TCP/IP protocol uses the Subnet Mask to determine if a device

is located on the local or remote network segment.
Network
ID
Host ID
The default subnet mask for a Class A IP Address is 255.0.0.0,

for a Class B address is 255.255.0.0 and for a class C Address is
255.255.255.0.
Host ID
Network ID
For a device on one network segment to communicate with a

device on a remote network segment it must know the IP
Address of the default gateway.
10
All network traffic from one network segment to another will

pass through the default gateway.
Host ID
Network ID
Class C
Default
Gateway
194.57.1.x
In addition to the IP address the
Class B
Router
Default
Gateway
Class C addresses are those where the

first octet is equal to or greater than
192, Class B addresses are those
where the first octet is equal to or
greater than 128 and less than 192 and
Class A addresses are those where the
first octet is less than 128.
Class A
PC
11 0
This default gateway IP Address must form part of the

configuration of all devices that wish to communicate with other
devices on remote network segments.
IP Addresses
97
Some typical network topologies are shown on the previous

page.
In Summary
# All devices on the same network segment must have
unique IP Addresses
# The NetID of the IP Addresses of all devices on one

#
#
network segment must be identical

An incorrect subnet mask may result in devices being
unable to communicate on the network
A default gateway must be added to the configuration
to communicate with devices on a different network
segment
Note:
If in doubt contact your network administrator for
details of the correct IP Address, subnet mask and
default gateway.
98
Introduction
This appendix explains how to change the IP Address of an
IDM DAU or LSU.
7.
Update the IDM Details dialog with the new IP Address

and click on Accept
8.
Update the appropriate file in the LSU

/etc/lsu/IPAddress.n
Changing the IP Address of a DAU

To change the IP Address of a DAU:
1.
Changing the IP Address of a LSU

To change the IP Address of a LSU update the appropriate file
/etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0 in the
LSU and restart the LSU.
Use ReplayPlus to make the changes to the IP Addresses as

required.
Note:
Refer to Changing IP Addresses in the Adding a
New Installation section of the ReplayPlus chapter
for more information.
2.
Click on Save and Send in the IDM Configuration

dialog to send the updated configuration to the IDM DAU.
3.
Reset the IDM DAU.
4.
After the IDM DAU has restarted it will be at the new IP

Address.
5.
Within ReplayPlus in the List View on the right select the

Devices tab
6.
at the bottom.
Right-click on the relevant DAU in the List View and

select Device Details...
Change the IP Address in IDM Details
99
IDM T5 DAU Hardware Overview
Caution!
DO NOT power on an IDM T3/T5 CPU board unless it
is connected to its complimentary Analog board via
the appropriate ribbon cable.
A standard IDM T3 DAU contains the following PCBs:
# A CPU board
#
#
#
#
(PCB
(PCB
(PCB
An Analog board
(PCB
(PCB
An Event board
(PCB
A VT/CT board
(PCB
A Front Panel board (PCB
12-8299 12-8313 12-8321 12-8300 12-8314 12-8301)

12-8302)
12-8294)
Mk
Mk
Mk
Mk
Mk
I)
II)
III)
I)
II)
The Analog Board

The major component parts of the Analog board (Qualitrol
Hathaway PCB 12-8300 / 12-8314) comprise:
# An Analog Devices AD977 16-bit serial ADC and
and
# A PSU assembly
The CPU Board
It also includes:
The major component parts of the CPU board (Qualitrol

Hathaway PCB 12-8299 / 12-8313 / 12-8321) comprise:
# Two alarm output relays and 1pps support via RS485

/ fibre or opto-coupler via BNC
# An Intel 386EX embedded microprocessor running the
# IRIG-B support via BNC
VXworks real-time operating system
# An Analog Devices Digital Signal Processor for

#
#
#
associated 16-channel multiplexer

16 independent signal conditioning channels
comprising sample / hold and operational amplifiers
with associated scaling resistors and filtering
capacitors
Interface connectors to the CPU, Event and VT/CT boards are

also included.
mathematical computations
A Xilinix FPGA for glue logic
Intel 1MByte flash memory for non-volatile program
storage
16MByte of DRAM for volatile data storage
The Event Board
Other peripheral devices include:
The major component part of the Event board (Qualitrol

Hathaway PCB 12-8301) comprise:
# A SMC91C96 chip for ethernet RJ45 or fibre
# 32 individually opto-isolated event channels via
#
#
#
TLP626 opto-couplers providing 5kVrms I/O isolation
connection
RS232 and RS485 line drivers / receivers
Dallas Real time clock chip
Optional Oncore GPS module or IRIG-B support
These are logically grouped into four groups of eight events

with a common per group. Each group has 2kVrms channel to
channel and channel to earth isolation.
CPU reset and auxiliary reset switches along with the LCD
contrast potentiometer are accessible at the front of the board.
High wattage resistors are used to provide the appropriate

wetting current dependent on user event voltage.
Interface connectors to the LCD, Analog, Event and VT/CT

boards are also included.
An interface connector to the CPU and Analog board is also

included.
100
The VT/CT Board
IDM T3 Mk I CPU Board (12-8299)

Jumpers
The major component parts of the VT/CT board (Qualitrol

FUNCTION
# A combination of Voltage transformers or Current

transformers for the 8 channels available (per board)
via jumper selection
The VTs have 2kVrms channel to channel, channel to earth and
I/O isolation. They have 3 jumper selectable FSD input ranges,
80Vrms, 130Vrms or 260Vrms.
COM PORT #2
The CTs have 2kVrms channel to channel, channel to earth and

I/O isolation. They have 2 jumper selectable FSD input ranges,
either 20Arms or 100Arms.
EVENT
POLARITY
BOOT BLOCK
WRITE
PROTECT
An interface connector to the Analog board is also included.
The Front Panel Board
LOOPBACK
The major component parts of the Front Panel board (Qualitrol

# A 2 row, 16 character LCD

# Ten status LEDs
SEQ
Keypad, RS232 and CPU board interface connectors are also

provided.
FLASH SELECT
PSU Asembly
P4 RS485
COMMS
The PSU assembly comprises a universal input PSU with

2kVrms channel to earth and 3kVrms I/O isolation.
Its outputs provide +5Vdc and +/-12Vdc to power the system.
FIBRE OPTIC
ETHERNET
TX/RX
LINE SYNCH
IRIG-B
SERIAL O/P
TO uP VIA
J3 / J4 B
OPTIONS
RS485 P4
J8 A
J3 / J4 A
RS232 P6
J8 B
J3 / J4 A
GPS P1
J3 / J4 B
Active low
J7 in
Active high
J7 out*
Not protected
J9 out
Protected
J9 in*
Enabled
J14 A
Disabled
J14 B*
Enabled
J13 A*
SEQ and jabber

disabled
J13 B
Disabled
J13 C
On board U20
J11 A*
External P10
J11 B
120R terminated
J6 A
No termination
J6 B
A-
J10 A
B-
J10 B*
A-
J12 A*
B-
J12 B
50 - 60Hz
J5 A*
Line synch
J5 B
Enabled
J1 / J2
fitted
Disabled
J1 / J2
parked
*factory defaults, not customer specific
101
RANGE/
JUMPER
SETTING
IDM T3 Mk I Analog Board

(12-8300) Jumpers
FUNCTION
P1 1pps VIA
RS485
P4 1pps VIA
BNC
P4 IRIG-B TTL
INPUT VIA
BNC
OPTIONS
SEQ
RANGE /
JUMPER
SETTING
120R terminated
J1 A
Not terminated
J1 B
1pps enabled
J2 A
1pps disabled
J2 B
IRIG-B enabled
J2 B
IRIG-B disabled
J2 A
FLASH SELECT
P4 RS485
COMMS
FIBRE OPTIC
ETHERNET
TX/RX
A - 100A
CHANNEL FSD
SELECTION
B - N/C
J3 - J18
C - 20A
LINE SYNCH
IRIG-B
SERIAL O/P
TO uP VIA
J3 / J4 B
IDM T3 Mk II CPU Board (12-8313)

and Mk III CPU Board (12-8321)
Jumpers
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
RANGE/
JUMPER
SETTING
RS485 P4
J8 A
J3 / J4 A
RS232 P6
J8 B
J3 / J4 A
GPS (IRIG-B) P1
J3 / J4 B
Active low
J7 in
Active high
J7 out*
BOOT BLOCK
WRITE
PROTECT
Not protected
J9 out
Protected
J9 in*
DATA FLASH
WRITE
PROTECT
Not protected
J17 out*
Protected
J17 in
Enabled
J14 A
Disabled
J14 B*
COM PORT #2
EVENT
POLARITY
LOOPBACK
1pps SELECT
Enabled
J13 A*
SEQ and jabber

disabled
J13 B
Disabled
J13 C
On board U20
J16 A*
External P10
J16 B
120R terminated
J6 A
No termination
J6 B
A-
J10 A
B-
J10 B*
A-
J12 A*
B-
J12 B
50 - 60Hz
J5 A*
Line synch
J5 B
Enabled
J1 / J2
fitted
Disabled
J1 / J2
parked
GPS / IRIG-B pps
J15 A
External pps / internal

Xtal pps / slave pps
J15 B
IDM T3 Mk II Analog Board

(12-8314)
FUNCTION
P1 1pps VIA
RS485
P4 1pps VIA
BNC
P4 IRIG-B TTL
INPUT VIA
BNC
102
OPTIONS
RANGE /
JUMPER
SETTING
120R terminated
J1 A
Not terminated
J1 B
Enabled
J2 A
Enabled
J19 A
Enabled
J2 B
Enabled
J19 A
Enabled
J20 A
P4 IRIG-B
MODULATED
INPUT VIA
BNC
Enabled
J2 B
Enabled
J19 B
Enabled
J20 B
A - 100A
CHANNEL FSD
SELECTION
B - N/C
J3 - J18
C - 20A
FAIL ALARM
FAULT ALARM
Normally closed
J26 A*
Normally open
J26 B
Normally closed
J27 A
Normally open
J27 B*
103
Introduction
The 8 Channel DC Isolation Board is an internal board used to
provide DC isolator capability and is available as an option for
IDM T3 or T5 DAUs.
8 Channel DC Isolation Board
104
Channel Input Connections
The board (Qualitrol Hathaway PCB 12-8312) consists of eight

AD210 isolation amplifiers (manufactured by Analog Devices
and located at U1 to U8) which provide high voltage isolation
with DC frequency response.
Channel input connections are at the rear of the T3 or T5 IDM

DAU chassis at locations #1 / #2TB2 or #1 / #2TB4, consistent with
the location into which the DC Isolator Board is fitted.
The AD210 isolation amplifiers require a DC supply of

+12Vdc. This must be connected to J17. Connector J18 is
identical to J17, and is used to daisy chain power from a first
DC Isolation Board to a second DC Isolation Board if fitted.
The two-way power harness provided in IDM T3 and T5 chassis
will be used for this purpose.
Channel connections are as follows, where X will represent 2

or 4 (for #1 / #2TB2 or #1 / #2TB4).
FUNCTION
If required and in special circumstances, the DC Isolator Board

may fitted with an additional DC Power Module at PS1,
allowing the DC Isolator Board to be provided with an external
power source via J19 and J20.
Channel Ranges
Each of the eight identical independent channels has the
capability to accept inputs in the range 0V to 480Vdc, selectable
in four ranges. Additionally, there is a 20mA range (for
transducers that provide a milliamp output).
Channel range selection is by setting jumpers as per the table
below, where X represents the channel number (i.e, X=1 to
8).
INPUT
CHANNEL 1 +
TBX, 1
CHANNEL 1
TBX, 2
CHANNEL 2 +
TBX, 3
CHANNEL 2
TBX, 4
CHANNEL 3 +
TBX, 5
CHANNEL 3
TBX, 6
CHANNEL 4 +
TBX, 7
CHANNEL 4
TBX, 8
CHANNEL 5 +
TBX, 9
CHANNEL 5
TBX, 10
CHANNEL 6 +
TBX, 11
CHANNEL 6
TBX, 12
FULL SCALE
INPUT
JPX-1
JPX-2
JPX-3
JPX-4
JPX-5
CHANNEL 7 +
TBX, 13
480V
2-3
2-3
2-3
1-2
1-2
CHANNEL 7
TBX, 14
240V
2-3
1-2
2-3
1-2
1-2
CHANNEL 8 +
TBX, 15
120V
2-3
1-2
2-3
2-3
1-2
CHANNEL 8
TBX, 16
12V
2-3
1-2
2-3
2-3
2-3
CHASSIS EARTH
TBX, 17
20mA
1-2
2-3
1-2
1-2
1-2
The channel range selection jumpers are three-position links,

requiring the shorting jumper placed so as to connect the pins of
the jumpers as indicated in the table.
The front-end signal conditioning of an IDM DAU has a
full-scale deflection of approximately 2.2Vpk. Circuit topology
and the range selection resistors are designed with this in mind.
Note:
A data sheet on the AD210 Isolation Amplifier is
available as a download from the manufacturer. See
www.analog.com for details.
105
Introduction
This appendix explains how to convert an IDM DAU for use
with external CTs. Reference should be made to the diagram
below to understand this procedure.
VT/CT Board
Analog Board
INTERNAL VT
80V
130V
260V
VT Inputs
TB2 and TB4
b
c
d
J1,3,5 15
a = 100A
b = voltage
c = 20A
P1 Int - P8 Int
CT Inputs
TB2 and TB4
P1 - P8
J2,4,6 16
Wiring to External CT
J3 - J18
INTERNAL CT
External
CT Inputs
TB1 and TB3
P1 Ext - P8 Ext
IDM T3/T5 VT/CT Input Configuration
The VT/CT and Analog boards are unscrewed from the rear of
the chassis and slide out from the front to allow for
re-configuration.
Caution!
Before removing any boards, power down the DAU
via the ON/OFF switch on the rear of the chassis.
Changes made to channel topology will require calibration of all
newly configured channels. Refer to Generic IDM Calibration
later in the appendices for more information on calibration.
106
VT/CT Board Channel Jumpers
VT/CT Board Channel Jumpers
IDM T3/T5 VT/CT Board Channel Jumper Positions
107
Analog Board Channel Jumpers

IDM T3/T5 Analog Board Channel Jumper Positions
108
External CT (FSD = 100A)
Default VT and CT Configurations VT/CT Board and Analog Board
CHANNEL
NUMBER
EXTERNAL CT
CHANNEL 2-WAY
SOCKET TO VT/CT
BOARD
INTERNAL CT
CHANNEL JUMPER
SETTINGS ON
ANALOG BOARD
For typical default VT and CT configurations on the IDM

T3/T5 VT/CT board and IDM T3/T5 Analog board refer to the
tables below.
1 (9)
P1 to plug P1
J18 (J14) A
Internal VT (FSD = 80V)
2 (10)
P2 to plug P2
J10 (J6) A
3 (11)
P3 to plug P3
J17 (J13) A
4 (12)
P4 to plug P4
J9 (J5) A
5 (13)
P5 to plug P5
J16 (J12) A
6 (14)
P6 to plug P6
J8 (J4) A
7 (15)
P7 to plug P7
J15 (J11) A
8 (16)
P8 to plug P8
J7 (J3) A
CHANNEL
NUMBER
INTERNAL VT
CHANNEL JUMPER
SETTINGS ON VT/CT
BOARD
INTERNAL VT
CHANNEL JUMPER
SETTINGS ON
ANALOG BOARD
1 (9)
J1 A and D
J18 (J14) B
2 (10)
J3 A and D
J10 (J6) B
3 (11)
J5 A and D
J17 (J13) B
4 (12)
J7 A and D
J9 (J5) B
5 (13)
J9 A and D
J16 (J12) B
6 (14)
J11 A and D
J8 (J4) B
7 (15)
J13 A and D
J15 (J11) B
Internal VT to External CT
Conversion - VT/CT Board
8 (16)
J15 A and D
J7 (J3) B
For internal VT to external CT conversion on the IDM T3/T5

VT/CT board refer to the table below.
Internal CT (FSD = 20A)

CHANNEL
NUMBER
INTERNAL CT
CHANNEL 2-WAY
SOCKET TO VT/CT
BOARD
Note:
Remember the VT channel FSD jumper positions for
reverting back to internal VT.
INTERNAL CT
CHANNEL JUMPER
SETTINGS ON
ANALOG BOARD
1 (9)
P1 to plug P1
J18 (J14) C
2 (10)
P2 to plug P2
J10 (J6) C
3 (11)
P3 to plug P3
J17 (J13) C
4 (12)
P4 to plug P4
J9 (J5) C
5 (13)
P5 to plug P5
J16 (J12) C
6 (14)
P6 to plug P6
J8 (J4) C
7 (15)
P7 to plug P7
J15 (J11) C
8 (16)
P8 to plug P8
J7 (J3) C
Position A, FSD = 80V

Position B, FSD = 130V
Position C, FSD = 260V
Position D = Common
CHANNEL
NUMBER
CARD 1
(CARD 2)
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IF INTERNAL VT CHANNEL
REMOVE JUMPERS
1 (9)
J1 A, or B, or C and D
2 (10)
3 (11)
4 (12)
5 (13)
6 (14)
7 (15)
8 (16)
CHANNEL
NUMBER
CARD 1
(CARD 2)
FOR EXTERNAL CT
CHANNEL INSERT
JUMPERS
Internal VT or CT to External CT
Conversion - Analog Board
FOR EXTERNAL CT
CHANNEL INSERT
CONNECTOR
LABELLED
1 (9)
J2 A and B
P1 to plug P1
2 (10)
J4 A and B
P2 to plug P2
3 (11)
J6 A and B
P3 to plug P3
4 (12)
J8 A and B
P4 to plug P4
5 (13)
J10 A and B
P5 to plug P5
6 (14)
J12 A and B
P6 to plug P6
7 (15)
J14 A and B
P7 to plug P7
8 (16)
J16 A and B
P8 to plug P8
For internal VT or CT conversion to external CT conversion on

the IDM T3/T5 Analog board refer to the table below.
Note:
Reverse the process if converting from, for example,
a 20A CT channel to a VT channel (e.g, for channel 1
remove J18 C and insert in J18 B, etc). Refer to the
table below to convert between CT ranges also.
FOR 20A CT
CHANNEL
INSERT
JUMPER IN
FOR 100A CT
CHANNEL
INSERT
JUMPER IN
CHANNEL
NUMBER
IF VT
CHANNEL
REMOVE
JUMPER FROM
J18 B
J18 C
J18 A
Internal CT to External CT
Conversion - VT/CT Board
J10 B
J10 C
J10 A
J17 B
J17 C
J17 A
For internal CT to external CT conversion on the IDM T3/T5

VT/CT board refer to the table below.
J9 B
J9 C
J9 A
J16 B
J16 C
J16 A
J8 B
J8 C
J8 A
J15 B
J15 C
J15 A
J7 B
J7 C
J7 A
J14 B
J14 C
J14 A
10
J6 B
J6 C
J6 A
11
J13 B
J13 C
J13 A
12
J5 B
J5 C
J7 A
13
J12 B
J12 C
J12 A
14
J4 B
J4 C
J4 A
15
J11 B
J11 C
J11 A
16
J3 B
J3 C
J3 A
Note:
Before removing the internal CT connector, ensure
the connector is labelled appropriately as per its
channel number for reverting back to internal CT (e.g,
P1 int).
CHANNEL
NUMBER
CARD 1
(CARD 2)
IF INTERNAL CT
CHANNEL REMOVE
CONNECTOR ON 2WAY PLUG
FOR EXTERNAL CT
CHANNEL INSERT
CONNECTOR
LABELLED
1 (9)
P1 int from plug P1
P1 to plug P1
2 (10)
P2 int from plug P2
P2 to plug P2
3 (11)
P3 int from plug P3
P3 to plug P3
4 (12)
P4 int from plug P4
P4 to plug P4
5 (13)
P5 int from plug P5
P5 to plug P5
6 (14)
P6 int from plug P6
P6 to plug P6
7 (15)
P7 int from plug P7
P7 to plug P7
8 (16)
P8 int from plug P8
P8 to plug P8
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Introduction
The CT Rack is used in conjunction with an IDM T3/T5 DAU

that is populated with 16 VTs to allow for any combination of
VT/CT / DC injection.
The CT Rack is an optional accessory for IDM T3/T5 systems,

in a 2U 19 rack mountable enclosure that is 365mm deep. It is
equipped with:
# 16 CT channels
# 4 isolated DC channels
The following block diagram is an IDM T3 installation showing
the CT Rack and connections to peripherals.
Transmission Substation
User Alarm Outputs
125Vdc@5A
User Event Inputs
24 - 220Vdc
(#1TB5)
(#1TB2, TB4)
Analogs
CT Rack #2
(#1TB7)
GPS Antenna
User Voltage Inputs

80, 130 or 260Vac
Events
Alarms
Antenna
User Current Inputs

20 or 100A
(TB2, TB3)
User DC Inputs
1 - 10V, 10 - 40V,
40 - 120V,
120 - 240V
(TB1)
CT Inputs
DC Inputs
CT Outputs
CT Rack
#1
(TB5, TB6)
(#1TB1, TB3)
Analogs
IDM T3
DC Outputs
(TB4)
(#1TB1, TB3)
1PPS
(Fibre / BNC /
RS485 - #1TB6)
Analogs
Power I/P
Ethernet
Power I/P
RJ45
Power I/P
Power Input
Ethernet
Hub Shelf
RJ45
Laptop PC
(At Site)
Serial
RJ45
Ethernet
Modem
Internal
Modem
Desktop PC
(Remote)
IDM T3 Installation with CT Rack
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Power I/P
LSU
Shelf fitted with RJ45

Ethernet Hub and
The block diagram below shows the CT Rack operation.
Conditioned
CT Outputs
(CT9 - CT16) to IDM
Power
Input
Conditioned
CT Outputs
(CT1 - CT8) to IDM
Conditioned
DC Outputs to IDM
User CT Inputs
(CT9 - CT16)
TB4
TB6
TB5
User CT Inputs
(CT1 - CT8)
TB3
TB2
CT
16
CT
15
CT
14
CT
13
CT
12
CT
11
CT
10
CT
9
CT
8
CT
7
CT
6
CT
5
CT
4
CT
3
CT
2
CT
1
User DC
Inputs
TB1
CT Array
Power
Supply
P2
DC Isolator
Board
P1
P2
CT Rack
CT Rack Operation
CT Rack Input / Output

Connections
Power input must be connected to a suitable source, 85-264Vac

(110 - 375Vdc).
All user connections are at the rear of the CT Rack. Connections

consist of terminal blocks TB2 and TB3 for user current input.
User DC channel input is on TB1. Two part terminal strips for
CT output are on TB5 and TB6 and DC channel output is on
TB4.
Additionally there is a power input connector to supply power
for a 12Vdc power supply that is required for the DC channels.
Inputs are for connection to user signals. Output connections are
conditioned signals that may be connected to suitably
configured IDM DAUs.
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CT Rack User Connection Details

CT Rack User DC Inputs
TERMINAL
BLOCK
PIN
FIELD INPUT
VIA
OUTPUT TO IDM
TERMINAL
BLOCK
PIN
TB1
DC1 Input (+)
U101
DC1 Output (+)
TB4
TB1
DC1 Input ()
U101
DC1 Output ()
TB4
TB1
DC2 Input (+)
U102
DC2 Output (+)
TB4
TB1
DC2 Input ()
U102
DC2 Output ()
TB4
TB1
DC3 Input (+)
U103
DC3 Output (+)
TB4
TB1
DC3 Input ()
U103
DC3 Output ()
TB4
TB1
DC4 Input (+)
U104
DC4 Output (+)
TB4
TB1
DC4 Input ()
U104
DC4 Output ()
TB4
TB1
N/C
N/C
TB4
TB1
10
N/C
N/C
TB4
10
TB1
11
Chassis Earth
N/C
TB4
11
N/C
TB4
12
N/C
TB4
13
N/C
TB4
14
N/C
TB4
15
Chassis Earth
TB4
16
CT Rack User CT Inputs (CT1 - CT8)

TERMINAL
BLOCK
PIN
FIELD INPUT
VIA
OUTPUT TO IDM
TERMINAL
BLOCK
PIN
TB2
CT1 Input
CT1
CT1 Output
TB5
TB2
CT1 Input
CT1
CT1 Output
TB5
TB2
CT2 Input
CT2
CT2 Output
TB5
TB2
CT2 Input
CT2
CT2 Output
TB5
TB2
CT3 Input
CT3
CT3 Output
TB5
TB2
CT3 Input
CT3
CT3 Output
TB5
TB2
CT4 Input
CT4
CT4 Output
TB5
TB2
CT4 Input
CT4
CT4 Output
TB5
TB2
CT5 Input
CT5
CT5 Output
TB5
TB2
10
CT5 Input
CT5
CT5 Output
TB5
10
TB2
11
CT6 Input
CT6
CT6 Output
TB5
11
TB2
12
CT6 Input
CT6
CT6 Output
TB5
12
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TERMINAL
BLOCK
PIN
FIELD INPUT
VIA
OUTPUT TO IDM
TERMINAL
BLOCK
PIN
TB2
13
CT7 Input
CT7
CT7 Output
TB5
13
TB2
14
CT7 Input
CT7
CT7 Output
TB5
14
TB2
15
CT8 Input
CT8
CT8 Output
TB5
15
TB2
16
CT8 Input
CT8
CT8 Output
TB5
16
TB2
17
Chassis Earth
CT Rack User CT Inputs (CT9 - CT16)

TERMINAL
BLOCK
PIN
FIELD INPUT
VIA
OUTPUT TO IDM
TERMINAL
BLOCK
PIN
TB3
CT9 Input
CT9
CT9 Output
TB6
TB3
CT9 Input
CT9
CT9 Output
TB6
TB3
CT10 Input
CT10
CT10 Output
TB6
TB3
CT10 Input
CT10
CT10 Output
TB6
TB3
CT11 Input
CT11
CT11 Output
TB6
TB3
CT11 Input
CT11
CT11 Output
TB6
TB3
CT12 Input
CT12
CT12 Output
TB6
TB3
CT12 Input
CT12
CT12 Output
TB6
TB3
CT13 Input
CT13
CT13 Output
TB6
TB3
10
CT13 Input
CT13
CT13 Output
TB6
10
TB3
11
CT14 Input
CT14
CT14 Output
TB6
11
TB3
12
CT14 Input
CT14
CT14 Output
TB6
12
TB3
13
CT15 Input
CT15
CT15 Output
TB6
13
TB3
14
CT15 Input
CT15
CT15 Output
TB6
14
TB3
15
CT16 Input
CT16
CT16 Output
TB6
15
TB3
16
CT16 Input
CT16
CT16 Output
TB6
16
TB3
17
Chassis Earth
4 Channel IDM DC Isolation Board
Each of the four identical independent channels has the

capability to accept inputs in the range 0V to 480Vdc. This is
achieved by pre-selecting a particular range for each channel,
set by placing a link in one of four possible positions for jumper
J101 to J104.
The DC Isolation board is mounted behind the front panel of the

CT Rack. The front panel of the CT Rack is hinged on the left
side and swings open to facilitate easy access to the board.
The board (Qualitrol Hathaway PCB 12-8303) consists of four
AD210 isolation amplifiers (manufactured by Analog Devices
and located at U101 to U104) which provide high voltage
isolation with DC frequency response.
Input connections are made via terminal block connector P1,

and the isolated conditioned outputs are available on the
two-part connector P2.
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4 Channel IDM DC Isolation Board showing Jumper Positions (J101 Expanded)
Input and output connection details are given below.
The AD210 isolation amplifiers require a DC supply of

+12Vdc. This must be connected to P2.
FUNCTION
The range selection jumper settings are given below.
INPUT
RANGE
JUMPER
POSITION
J101 - J104
INPUT
OUTPUT
Chassis Earth
P1, 1
P2, 1
Channel 1 (+)
P1, 12
P2, 3
Channel 1 ()
P1, 11
P2, 4
1 - 10V
Channel 2 (+)
P1, 9
P2, 5
10 - 40V
Channel 2 ()
P1, 8
P2, 6
40 - 120V
Channel 3 (+)
P1, 6
P2, 7
120 - 480V
Channel 3 ()
P1, 5
P2, 8
Channel 4 (+)
P1, 3
P2, 9
Channel 4 ()
P1, 2
P2, 10
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+12Vdc ISO
P2, 11
0Vdc ISO
P2, 12
Step 1 - Equipment Checklist

The following equipment is required for IDM calibration:
# 4-digit DVM
# AC injection test set
# PC running IDMCal software, version 2.12 or better
Caution!
Dangerous voltages may be present during testing.
Anti-static procedures must be followed.
IDMCal Startup Screen
Step 2 - Initial Tests

To calibrate an IDM VT/CT board, the following information is
required:
For each analog channel available on the DAU complete the

FSD and Units fields. Each analog channel can be assigned a
Group Number (1 - 17), where analog channels of the same
FSD and units may be assigned the same Group Number. All
channels given the same Group Number will contain the same
FSD and Unit information automatically.
# Number of Voltage channels and their analog channel

numbers
# Selected Voltage range(s)

# Number of Current channels and their analog channel
numbers
Example DAU configuration as follows:
# Selected Current range(s)
# Five 80V voltage channels (1 - 5)

# Six 20A current channels (6 - 11)
# Five 100A current channels (12 -16)
The IDM is calibrated to the customers requirement with the

CPU board, Analog board, Event board and VT/CT board 1 and
2 in place. All jumpers on the VT/CT and Analog boards will
have been configured as per customer requirements.
Select Group Number 1, Channel 1, type in the channel full

scale FSD and its units, i.e, 80 and V respectively. Now all
channels 1 - 17 in Group Number 1 contain this same
information.
Step 3 - Calibration Configuration

Run the IDMCal program. Click on Calibrate from the startup
screen. The Select Groups, then FSDs and Units dialog allows
the analog channel configuration of the DAU to be set.
For the 20A current channels 6 - 11, go to the analog channel

numbers 6 , 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and change the corresponding Group
Number to 2. Now go to channel 6 and enter the FSD value as
20 and the Units value as A. Channels 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 are
automatically updated with this information as they are in the
same Group (2).
Click on Load to select a pre-formatted setup to be loaded. This

is useful for calibrating multiple IDM for the same
configuration.
If no suitable setup is available fill in the DAU channel format
configuration data on the dialog. The numbers on the left hand
side of the columns, headed Approx FSD and Units, are the
analog channel numbers.
Similarly for the 100A current channels 12 - 16. Go to the

analog channel numbers 12 , 13, 14, 15, 16 and change the
corresponding Group Number to 3. Now go to channel 12 and
enter the FSD value as 100 and the Units value as A. Channels
13, 14, 15 and 16 are automatically updated with this
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Example Analog Channel Configuration
information as they are in the same Group (3).

Unavailable analog channels do not need to be configured. Any
unused channels can be removed by deleting the group number
given to these channels.
Note:
The Group Number allocation is free form. Assign a
different group number to each group of similar
analog channels. However the Wizard calibrates
Groups of channels in ascending Group Numbers and
not analog channel numbers.
Click on Save to save this configuration to disk.
Next the DAU can be calibrated either by Calibrate Some
Groups which allows selected group or groups to be calibrated
or Calibrate All Groups which calibrates all groups.
An accurate AC Voltage and Current source will be required to
calibrate the DAU. If an accurate three phase AC test set is not
available it is possible to use a single phase test set and connect
all channels in a Group together to the same source, with
voltage channels connected in parallel and currents connected in
series.
A 4-digit DVM should be used to measure the volts and amps
injected to provide accurate calibration. Also the injected
signals should be in the region of 80% of the configured FSD
where possible. Polarity of all connections should be checked.
Step 4 - Zero Offset Calibration

Once the calibration profile has been setup for the DAU then all
channels to be calibrated must have their input terminals shorted
together to allow the Zero Offset calibration process to be
completed.
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The first IDMCal calibration process carries out this test first for
all the selected channels in a Group.
12
100
20
13
100
20
Note that each selected Group is processed in turn, with Zero

Offset calibration followed by FSD calibration then on to the
next Group until all Group(s) are calibrated.
14
100
20
15
100
20
Click on Next. This fixes the zero offsets.
16
100
20
17
100
20
Step 5 - Full Scale Calibration

Once a Group has been calibrated for Zero Offset, FSD
calibration is now required. Connect the channels in the Group
as required to the relevant injection source and set the injection
levels as required (recommended 80% of FSD) for the
configured input range.
Click on Save to save the calibration results to file. The file

name given to the calibration results is the serial number of the
chassis. All calibration files must be stored safely to a common
storage area which should in turn be backed-up to a remote
archive.
With the injection source On, measure using a 4-digit DVM

(capable of Real RMS measurement for AC channels) the
injected level and type this DVM reading exactly into the FSD
text box on the dialog. Ensure the correct RMS / DC selection is
made and click on Next. Repeat this process for all channels
and groups required.
Step 6 - Finish Calibration

Once all Groups have been calibrated the Finish option is
displayed. Click on Finish and IDMCal will retrieve from the
IDM the current calibration values. These values are displayed
in table form with a Zero Offset value and a FSD value listed
for each of the possible seventeen channels. Only the channels
calibrated need to be checked.
Please note the calibration values in the table below:
CHANNEL
NUMBER
CALIBRATED
ZERO OFFSET
ZERO OFFSET
LIMIT BIT
LEVELS
CALIBRATED
FSD VALUE
FSD VALUE
LIMIT %
100
20
100
20
100
20
100
20
100
20
100
20
100
20
100
20
100
20
10
100
20
11
100
20
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Introduction
Dispatched with every IDM order is a CD-ROM labelled IDM
Configuration Database. This CD holds calibration files and
the original factory installed configuration used during testing of
the units.
Read-Only Error
A typical Configuration CD will have the following contents.
To remove this read-only attribute:
# kk*.cbn
# kk*.csv
# ReplayPlus.mdb
1.
Using Windows Explorer right-click on

ReplayPlus.mdb and select Properties
This is shown below.
2.
Un-check the
Read-only
box.
3.
Click on Apply
The read-only
attribute has been
removed. ReplayPlus
will now
successfully operate
with this database
file.
IDM Configuration CD Contents

ReplayPlus.mdb Properties
The six digit number, 000123 in this example, is the internal Job
Number used by Qualitrol Hathaway during the manufacture of
the IDM units.
Replacing Installed Database

The database file on the Configuration CD may be used to
replace the database installed by ReplayPlus.
Copy from CD / Read-Only

Attribute
To replace the installed database:
The ReplayPlus.mdb file is a copy of the ReplayPlus database

used whilst testing the IDM units.
1.
Copy the database file from the Configuration CD to the

hard drive of the selected PC and remove the read-only
attributes as outlined above.
2.
Start ReplayPlus. From the Edit menu select Settings
3.
Click on Browse beside the Master Database field.
This database may be copied from the Configuration CD to the

hard drive of a PC which is to run ReplayPlus.
Note:
The database file copied from a CD will have a readonly attribute.
If ReplayPlus tries to operate with a database with a read-only
attribute an error message is displayed.
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Generating IDM Default

Configurations
With ReplayPlus setup to use the default database from the
Configuration CD, it is possible to generate default
configurations for IDM DAUs.
The database for 000123 in this example contains two IDM
DAUs.
Replay Settings Dialog

4.
The following dialog is displayed allowing the user to

locate the required database file.
Database for 000123 Containing Two IDM

DAUs
To create a default configuration
Selecting the Master Database
1.
5.
Highlight the selected database file (the database file

copied from the Configuration CD) and click on Open
6.
Click the Browse button beside the Device Records

field and specify the folder into which records are to be
stored.
7.

at the bottom.
2. Right-click on the relevant DAU in the List View and

select Configure IDM
3.
Click on OK and
ReplayPlus is ready to
operate with this
database.
Select Config as
Listing (No SERs)
from the View menu.
This will show the
configuration of the
DAU as a text file in
WordPad.
Creating a Default
Configuration
Selecting Device
Records Directory
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4.
Using Windows Explorer, locate the file

RAWCONFIG01.cfg (normally located in the same
folder as the ReplayPlus application).
5.
Copy this file to another folder and rename it (in this

example Default_kk99219.cfg is suggested).
6.
Close WordPad.
Sending IDM Default

Configurations
and are provided to allow viewing of a DAUs original

calibration.
Should it become necessary, the IDMCal program may be used

to send a default configuration file back to the IDM DAU. To
do this:
# The cbn file (calibration binary file) is the actual
1.
Create a default configuration file for the DAU as outlined

previously
2.
Run IDMCal software.
3.
Select Set DAU Address/Comport from the Comms

menu specify and specify the appropriate information to
communicate with the DAU.
calibration of the DAU

A copy of this file is stored in non-volatile flash memory of the
DAU and serves as its calibration in lieu of potentiometers, etc.
Sending Calibration Files

Should it become necessary, the IDMCal program may be used
to send a cbn file back to a DAU. To do this:
1.
Identify the serial number of the DAU. Identify the

required cbn file on the Configuration CD and copy this file
from the CD to a temporary folder on a PC running
IDMCal.
4.
Click OK
5.
Click on Send
Configuration
from the IDMCal
startup screen.
2.
Run IDMCal software.
3.
On the dialog
shown, click on
Browse.. to
locate the
required .cfg file.
Select Set DAU Address/Comport from the Comms

menu specify and specify the appropriate information to
communicate with the DAU.
4.
Click on View/Send Calibration Consts. from the

IDMCal startup screen.
6.
Selecting Communication
Information
7.
Click on Send
to send the
configuration file
to the DAU.
8.
Close IDMCal.
5.
Selecting Configuration File
On the dialog
shown, locate
the required
cbn file and
highlight this
cbn file by
clicking on it.
Selecting Calibration File

6.
About IDM Calibration Files
Click on Open and the calibration binary file will be

displayed.
The kk*.cbn and kk*.csv are calibration files for the individual
IDM DAUs and are linked to a specific DAU through its serial
number.
For example, kk99219.csv and kk99219.cbn are for a DAU
whose serial number is kk99219.
There are two types of calibration file, cbn and csv.
# The csv files (comma separated variables) provide

details of the DAU calibration in spreadsheet format
for ease of reading
Calibration Results
These files are not needed or used by the DAU or by ReplayPlus

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7.
Click the Send to DAU button to send the cbn file to the
DAU.
8.
Close IDMCal and run ReplayPlus.
9.
If this occurs, then two scenarios are possible:
# The database on the Configuration CD is older than

that required by ReplayPlus
or
at the bottom.
10. Right-click on the relevant DAU in the List View and
select Configure IDM
The database on the Configuration CD is newer than

that required by ReplayPlus
The Configuration CD Contains an Older Database

Version
If the Configuration CD contains an older database version
ReplayPlus will report this with a typical dialog as shown.
11. Right-click on the

relevant DAU icon
and select Report
DAU
12. A DAU Report dialog
will be displayed which
shows calibration
details of the DAU.
Selecting Report DAU
Older Database Version Discrepancy

The information in this dialog indicates the database version
required by ReplayPlus is a higher version than that reported by
the selected database file. To proceed:
1.
Click on Yes
2.
ReplayPlus will then automatically update the database file.

3.
DAU Calibration Details
Update Database
13. Click on Save
Click the OK button on all

dialogs that follow, as they
report the database updating
progress.
When all database updates

have been completed,
ReplayPlus will run as normal.
14. Click on Save and Send in the IDM Configuration

dialog and calibration of the DAU is fully restored.
Update Database
Database Version Number
The Configuration CD Contains a Newer Database

Version
If the Configuration CD contains a newer database version
ReplayPlus will report this with a typical dialog as shown.
The database used by Replay Plus contains a version number and

this version number is checked and validated by ReplayPlus.
As new versions of ReplayPlus are made available, the version
of the database may increase as additional features and
enhancements are added.
Thus, when a Configuration CD is used it is possible that a
database version number discrepancy may be reported.
Newer Database Version Discrepancy
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The information in this dialog indicates the database version

required by ReplayPlus is a lower version than that reported by
the selected database file. To proceed:
1.
Click on Yes
2.
ReplayPlus will then force the database to temporarily have

the correct database version number.
3.
Click on OK on the
resulting dialog to
allow ReplayPlus to
launch.
Update Database
Temporarily
4.
When ReplayPlus is running the following dialog will

appear to indicate that the database is not the correct
version. Click on Yes to continue.
Database Incompatibility
Caution!
It is strongly recommended that if such an
incompatibility between database versions and
ReplayPlus versions exists, the user should not
proceed with the database upgrade if at all possible.
Its use must be strictly limited to emergency
situations, for example, to facilitate the recovery of a
faulty IDM DAU unit, or when all other options have
been exhausted.
The correct procedure is to update the version of
ReplayPlus.
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Introduction
LED 6 On
If an IDM DAU should appear to be faulty, i.e, there is no

display shown on the LCD and there are several LEDs on, then
the procedure outlined in this appendix may be used to try and
recover the DAU.
OK
GPS
Alarm
PPS
The types of faults are as follows:

LED 4 On
This pattern means corrupts checksums.
OK
GPS
Alarm
PPS
Note:
Normally, corrupt checksums will be shown with one
of the others, but it is possible for any combination of
these red LEDs to be shown.
This pattern means corrupt application.
Files Required for DAU Recovery
LED 3 On
If the DAU has detected a corruption, then the following files

are required:
OK
GPS
Alarm
PPS
# Configuration
# DSP/FPGA
# Application
Configuration File
To generate a configuration file, run ReplayPlus.
This pattern means corrupt DSP/FPGA.
1.
LED 5 On

at the bottom.
OK
GPS
Alarm
PPS
2. Right-click on the
relevant DAU in the
List View and select
Configure IDM
3.
This pattern means corrupt configuration.

Creating a Default
Configuration
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Select Config as
Listing (No SERs)
from the View menu.
3.
This will show the configuration of the DAU as a text file

in WordPad.
4.
Using Windows Explorer, locate the file

RAWCONFIG01.cfg (normally located in the same
folder as the ReplayPlus application and approximately 46k
in size) and copy it to a temporary folder. This is the binary
configuration file that can be sent to a DAU.
5.
Close ReplayPlus.
Selecting Communications
Method
DSP/FPGA File
This file is available on the ReplayPlus CD or from Qualitrol
Hathaway.
4.
Click on OK
To Send DSP/FPGA
5. Click on Send DSP/FPGA from the IDMCal startup
screen.
A typical file name, where 319 represents the FPGA version

and 1006 represents the DSP version, would be as follows:
# 319d1006_59c7.dat d - All 10 channel T1 DAUs

# 319h1006_c40b.dat h - All 16 channel T2/T3/T5
# 319x1016_f0f0.dat
6.
DAUs
x - 16 channel T2 DAUs that
use Line Sync
Note:
It is critical for correct operation of the DAU that the
correct file DSP/FPGA file is selected.
A typical file name, where x, y and z are the application version

numbers, would be as follows:
# vxAUI080201_x-y-z.bin
- For RJ45 twisted pair

ethernet only
- For fibre optic ethernet
only
7.
When the correct file has been selected, click on Send. As

the file is being transferred, the LEDs on the DAU will
flash.
8.
When the file has been completely transferred, reset the

DAU manually using <Reset> on the keypad. The DAU
will attempt to run, and if there are still corruption errors
detected, the DAU will illuminate appropriate LEDs as
To Send Configuration
9. Click on Send Configuration from the IDMCal startup
screen.
DAU Recovery Procedure

1.
Connect the DAU to a PC running IDMCal using the

correct serial cable (Qualitrol Hathaway cable 16-1949).
Refer to Installation, Connecting Peripherals, for more
information on this cable. Connect this cable between the
pc COM port and COM1 on the DAU.
2.
Run IDMCal. Select Set DAU Address/Comport from

the Comms menu.
On the dialog
shown click on
Browse.. and
locate the
required
DSP/FPGA file.
Sending DSP/FPGA File
Application File
This file is available on the ReplayPlus CD or from Qualitrol
Hathaway.
# vx080201_x-y-z.bin
Select
Communications
Method to
XMODEM
(serial) and the
Port to the COM
port on the PC
that is connected
to the DAU. The
Baud rate shall
be set to 38400.
Sending Configuration File
125
10. On the dialog

shown click on
Browse.. and
locate the
required
configuration
file.
3.
11. When the correct file has been selected, click on Send. As
flash.
Note:
On IDM T1 and T4 DAUs the Reset button is on the
left and the Boot Loader button is on the right.
On IDM T2, T3 and T5 DAUs the Reset button is on
the bottom and the Boot Loader button on the top.
12. When the file has been completely transferred, reset the
Boot Loader mode communicates through the front panel

RS232 port at 38400 baud. The The red LEDs 1 - 6, the red
Alarm LED and the green OK LEDs flash when data is being
transferred.
To Send Application
13. Click Send Application from the IDMCal startup
screen.
Sending Application File
14. On the dialog

shown click on
Browse.. and
locate the
required
configuration
file.
The Boot Loader must be restarted to download each new data

file.
15. When the correct file has been selected, click on Send. As
flash.
16. When the file has been completely transferred, reset the
Boot Loader Mode

Boot Loader mode allows new binary files (Configuration,
DSP/FPGA or Application) to be sent to the IDM DAU via its
COM1 serial port. The Boot Loader will automatically install
such new files to the IDM DAU.
When in Boot Loader mode, the IDM DAU Recovery procedure
outlined in the previous section may be used.
If required, the IDM DAU may be put into Boot Loader mode
manually. On the IDM CPU board there are two small push
button switches which should be operated as described below to
force the IDM DAU into Boot Loader mode:
1.
Press the Reset and Boot Loader buttons together.
2.
Release the Reset button first then the Boot Loader button
two seconds later.
The red LEDs 1 - 6, the red Alarm LED and the green OK
LED are illuminated and the Boot Loader is active.
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LSU Upgrade Procedure

If an upgrade of the Local Storage Unit code is necessary:
1.
Insert the upgrade 3.5 diskette (available from Qualitrol

Hathaway) in the floppy drive at the rear of the LSU.
Caution!
The LSU should not be powered down at any time
during or after this process.
2.
Press and hold in

the dongle button
until the dongle
LED stops
flashing and the
disk drive begins
to run.
LSU Dongle (COM2)
3.
The upgrade will automatically take place and the LSU will
resume normal operations. This exercise takes
approximately 20 minutes.
4.
When the dongle LED begins flashing and no floppy disk

drive activity is evident, the 3.5 diskette should be
removed.
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Configuring ReplayPlus for Dial-Up or Direct

Stop Poll Job(s), Flush Queue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Analog Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

About this Manual

This manual assumes no previous knowledge of operation of

The IDM is an advanced multifunction distributed data

Introduction (This Section)

# A 3U rack mounting model, the IDM T1 (Type 1)

Hathaway DFR 0, DFR I, DFR II and DFR II (B) fault

Where to Go for Further Help

The IDM T1 DAU

Qualitrol - Hathaway Instruments Division

The IDM T1 DAU is equipped with 10 analog channels and 16

The IDM T4 DAU

Access to the 10 analog and 16 event channels is via 4mm

The IDM T2 DAU is a powerful, cost effective upgrade that

The IDM T5 DAU

The IDM T3 DAU

The IDM T3 DAU is equipped with 16 analog channels and 32

LSU (Local Storage Unit)

The IDM T6 DAU is an IDM T3 DAU enclosed in a carrying

The LSU is a industrial PC based device that provides the

# Non-volatile storage for DFR, TSS and CSS records

The IDM T6 DAU

The LSU (Local Storage Unit)

IDM T6 DAU Rear

Networked IDM Installation with Connection to a WAN

The figure above shows a networked IDM installation with a

Single DAU Installation

Networked IDM Installation

DFR Fault Recording

CSS Continuous Slow Scan

High speed recording, monitoring the transient response of the

A slow scan function providing recorded calculated quantities

Fault Recording Function

TSS Triggered Slow Scan

Slow speed recording monitoring specified calculated power

Triggered Slow Scan Function

Harmonics Recording Function

Power Quality Data Logging Function

Sags and Swells - Power Quality

Flicker Recording Function

The power quality recording is equipped with a software power

Power Quality Sensor Function

Flicker Recording Function

Power Quality Data Logging

ReplayPlus Master Station Software

# Communications via direct connection, modem, or

# Local or remote configuration of IDM DAUs

It is very important to connect an earth to the main earth stud.

A dimensioned picture of the 6U rack mounting IDM T3 DAU

An on / off toggle switch is provided on the rear panel to switch

IDM T3 DAU Dimensions

Input / Output Connections

Power Supply and Earthing

Selection of the nominal value is via a link on the internal signal

The burden of each DAU is 40VA.

This arrangement makes it easy to

IDM T5 DAU Rear

All analog channels are calibrated in the factory and there is no

Each group of eight digital inputs is isolated from each other

Each analog channel is fully isolated from each other and to

# Accuracy of reading better than 0.5% of full scale