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Spectrum Power 7 v2.
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1.1 Overview
User Interface
Application Sheet
1 User Interface
1.1 Overview
Spectrum Power™ provides an efficient and reliable user interface to monitor and operate the electrical grid.
1.2 Highlights
The Spectrum Power user interface has:
 A common look and feel for control centers, offices, and remote workplaces using web-based technology.
 Optimized color themes for dark and bright environments. User can select color theme upon login.
 Standard techniques such as context-sensitive menus, drag and drop, tooltips, and support for high-
resolution monitors.
 Context-sensitive online help system.
 Clear distinction of real-time environment from study mode.
 Adaptable user interface to specific customer requirements.
 Support for geospatial and schematic displays in the same viewer.
 Quick access to required information and seamless interplay of Spectrum Power applications, for exam-
ple, between network diagrams and outage information.
 Drag and drop between displays.
 Task-oriented views including advanced visualization, for example, contouring.
 Decluttering of information based on current requirements, using layers and zoom levels.
 Fast and secure handling of safety rules and interlocks for supervisory control with dynamic coloring
based on status.
 Support for National Language usage without modifying or rebuilding applications.
 Access rights and areas of control for operators and operator consoles.
 Real-time operational dashboards.
1.3 Console
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1.4 User Interface Technology
A typical operator console consists of multiple monitors, large screen projectors, printers, and audio output.
During a session, one console is connected to a UI server. Multiple operator consoles can be connected to
the UI server by LAN.
Large Screen Projection
Spectrum Power provides the ability to use large screen projection. The scalable representation technique of
large screen projection (a nearly unlimited number of projection modules can be strung together or stacked
up) allows large screen representation of dynamic information (for example, live information from a substation
or pictures from a weather satellite). A operator console can be assigned to the Large Screen Projection Dis-
play (LSPD) by the software.
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Figure 1-1 Large Projection Screens
Audio Output
Audible signals announce alarms that are coming from the power system on an operator console. Operator
acknowledgment silences the audible alarm.

Spectrum Power uses two different UI technologies:
 The Online Diagram Viewer (ODV) works with Qt and Open GL for displaying graphic information (sche-
matic diagrams, geospatial diagrams, and real-time trends)
Highlights
 Support for large schematic and geospatial diagrams.

 Cross platform support (can be used on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Windows).
 Real-time 3D rendering.
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 High speed rendering.

 Customizable toolbars.
 Web user interfaces are built on the Siemens WebSDK. JBoss TM Enterprise Application Server is used
for applications like Alarm Summary and Application displays (tabular and chart representation)
Highlights
 Easy creation and modification of application displays (simple XML change).

 Common look and feel across all applications.
 Rich client user interface.
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Figure 1-2 Access from Different Work Places
Operator Console

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An operator console consists of multiple monitors. One operator console is directly connected to a local work-
station (UI server). Up to 8 operator consoles can be remotely connected to the UI server by LAN. A remote
operator console can be assigned to the Large Screen Projection Display (LSPD) by the software.

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1.5 User Interface Architecture
1.5 User Interface Architecture
1.5.1 ODV Architecture
The UI client program Online Diagram Viewer (ODV) can be installed on any console. ODV runs on Windows
or Linux. The client is updated as needed automatically upon login. ODV is responsible for rendering geo-
graphical and schematic worldmaps on the client machine. The initial window loaded is the general access
point to launch all Spectrum Power application user interfaces.
The ODV client handles all user inputs and interaction with the Spectrum Power back end. The ODV client
communicates with a dedicated server application on the UI Server. The server application is responsible for
the business logic and interacting with Spectrum Power.
The ODV cache manager retrieves ODV display files from the JBoss application server over a secure HTTPS
connection. The Cache manager is responsible for loading and caching ODV display files. These files are
cached locally on the client for fast display rendering.
The UI Client receives data from the UI Server. These UI servers are redundant and support automatic failo-
ver.

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1.6 Authorities and User Administration
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Figure 1-3 ODV Architecture
1.5.2 Web UI Architecture
Web UI applications run inside embedded browser windows using Qt Webkit technology. Each Web UI is
rendered using standard web technology, for example, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Web user interfaces communicate with WebSDK applications running on a JBoss application server cluster.
Communication is done over secure HTTPS connections.
Web user interfaces are load balanced across the JBoss servers and support failover. WebSDK has a Data
Provider layer that allows it to interface with multiple data sources such as the real-time Spectrum Power da-
tabase and Oracle databases. WebSDK processes and pushes changes from the Data Provider layer to the
UI client dynamically.

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The Spectrum Power system has protections against unauthorized use. For this purpose, each operator has
a user profile on the Spectrum Power system on which they are working. The Spectrum Power system pro-
vides the ability to define different types of access rights. These are called Authorities both for consoles (con-
sole authority) and operators (user authority). Authorities control the use of functions, technological areas,
and message classes for consoles and users by configurable sets of assignments:
 Assignment of functions to a console/user.
 Assignment of technological areas to a console/user.
 Assignment of message classes to a console/user.
The assignment of these authorities to consoles and users is performed using the Console and User Man-
agement (CUMAN) display.
Additionally, an authorized user can specify certain detailed technological areas for individual users. As the
structure of areas could be complex, the user interfaces provide a multi-hierarchy tree for supporting the se-
lection of areas
The effective authority of an operator on a console is the logical AND combination of user authority and con-
sole authority.
User Administration
Operators can access the system only when they have a valid user profile and a valid password. Spectrum
Power provides a Console and User Management tool that allows the system administrator to define and
manage user profiles and authority configurations and control an operator’s ability to access Spectrum Power
functions by assigning or removing authorities.
Logon and Logoff
Spectrum Power supports single sign-on, after an initial login, the operator can access all the authorized dis-
plays and functions. The Spectrum Power user authentication methods are:
 Application Level Authentication: The operator logs into the UI workstation operating system (OS) with ei-
ther the single-factor OS user ID and password or multi-factor authentication (user ID and RSA SecurID
token). After logging into the OS, Spectrum Power supports an additional layer of security that requires
the operator to enter their Spectrum user ID and password for authentification.
 Enterprise Level Authentication: User logs into the UI workstation OS with either the single-factor OS us-
er ID and password or multi-factor authentication (user ID and RSA SecurID token). With a Spectrum dig-
ital certificate deployed for the individual user, authorized users are allowed access to Spectrum Power
without needing to enter additional credentials. Certificate-based authentication ensures only authorized
users are allowed access to the Spectrum Power system.
For Application and Enterprise Level access, password complexity rules are enforced to support compliance
with customer security policy. Passwords are stored in an encrypted format. The username identifies the per-
son accessing the system.
All events (manual update, tagging, and so on) which are results of operator actions are logged with the indi-
vidual user identification. When an operator completes a shift, the operator logs off the console. For auditing
reasons, all successful and unsuccessful logons and logoff events are entered in summaries.
Additionally, to support switching of users during shift change, the system provides a quick option called
Change User. The displays of the currently logged in user are kept open to provide a smooth transition be-

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1.7 User Interface Displays
tween users, while keeping in mind any user specific access rights. All areas of control are supervised con-
tinuously. The Change User feature is applicable to Application Level Authentication configurations.
1.7.1 Overview
All Spectrum Power displays are built based on a style guide that specifies elements such as colors, layouts,
buttons for a consistent user experience. All displays support:
 Standard functions, such as, copy and paste, scrolling, context menus, tooltips, icons, and date and time
input using a calendar widget.
 Consistent usage of icons.
 Drag and drop between displays.
Some of the Spectrum Power displays are:
 Real-time Operational Dashboard
 Curve Tool
 Console and User Management (CUMAN)
 Event and Alarm Summaries
 Operations Logbook
 Complete List of Displays (COLD)
1.7.2 Basic Signalling Display
The base display of the Spectrum Power user interface is called Basic Signalling Display. This display pro-
vides access to all Spectrum Power displays (network diagrams, summaries, and tables) using the corre-
sponding buttons.
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Figure 1-4 Example of a Basic Signalling Display
The Basic Signalling Display also provides two ways of signalling new alarms and messages for user guid-
ance to the equipment in alarm:
 Single signalling by a button on the display.
 Summary signalling where the color of the respective tab indicates that one of the summaries of this tab
contains new entries.

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1.7.3 Heads-Up Display (HUD)
An alternative base display of the Spectrum Power user interface is the Heads-up Display (HUD). The HUD
provides a central system overview and common access point for starting user workflows and the system ap-
plications. It gives operators a unique view on the power grid.
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Figure 1-5 Example of the Heads-Up Display
NOTE
With v2.20, the HUD is released only for EMS customers.
Main Features
 One of the superior features of the HUD is the situational awareness cards that are updated real-time,
and provide a quick overview of the power grid status with zero clicks. The operator can get more infor-
mation by clicking the cards.
 The alarm bar placed on the top of the HUD helps to identify new incoming alarms. Blinking alarm cards
signify the urgency of the alarm. The HUD provides two muting options, one to mute all alarms and an-
other to mute the current alarm.
 The HUD also serves as main entry into the system. It contains shortcuts to applications (navigation
menu), network diagrams and real-time operational dashboards.
 The HUD can be displayed either on one monitor, or on all the monitors of the workstation depending on
user preference. On demand, the user can minimize the HUD layout to hide the cards.
1.7.4 Network Diagrams
The real-world is graphically represented with network diagrams. Spectrum Power supports the display of
schematic and geospatial network diagrams.
Main Features
 Use of static (lines, circles, texts, and so on) and dynamic display elements (state, trend, values, bar
charts, and so on) for clear display of the network structure and network state.
 Support for schematic and geospatial network diagrams, including support for vector data such as street
names, SCADA domain data, and raster data such as land usage and satellite images.
 Ability to include raster graphics in network diagrams.
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 Support for a network diagram concept for clear display of the network and different segments of the
network with different degrees of detail.
 Panning: shifting the area displayed within the network diagram.
 Zooming: enlarging or reducing the display sections (display of various levels of a network diagram
and therefore different degrees of detail depending on the zoom factor selected).
 Decluttering: suppression and display of detailed information.
 Dynamic coloring of certain parts of the network depending on their characteristics, for example, dead
parts and island networks.
 Customizable and context-sensitive menus and toolbars to provide the operator fast access to relevant
tools.
 Ability to display archive value tables as part of the network diagram.
 Navigator window that provides a minimized version of the network diagram for easier user orientation.
 Functionality to indicate areas that are not under control of the currently logged in user.
 Ability to specify how flow direction will be represented on network diagrams: arrows, - or + signs, or con-
figurable colors.
 Ability to select how Technological Addresses (TAs) are represented on network diagrams and curve
sets: names (short), text (long name), or ID (numeric value).
Each plane of a network diagram contains the entire network information for a specified level of detail. This is
controlled by assigning a visible magnification range to each plane. While zooming, a plane is only visible
when the current magnification is within its magnification range. Planes can be set for specific usage, based
on the level of detail and the extent of the network that needs to be visible.
For example, the operator uses plane 1 for observation of the entire network, plane 2 for line switching, plane
3 for single device switching, and finally plane 4 for maintenance information.
Display Selection
A network diagram can be selected by:

 A button on another display, for example, a network diagram or an alarm list.
 A rubber-band rectangle.
 Entering the display name in the direct display call-up box on BaSiDi, HUD, or ODV windows.
 Direct Display Call-Up from the Complete List of Displays.
This allows the user to browse a specific display.
 Back Navigation.
If the operator has changed to another display, then each display selected from current display can be
recalled.
Network Diagram Elements
A network diagram consists of the following:

 Static display elements
 Polygon
 Circle and Arc

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 Text
 Line
 Raster graphics
 Dynamic display elements
 Status
 Trends and curves
 Text
 Value (text and bar)
 Tables
 Bar charts
 Icons (representing application-specific information, for example, outages, crews, and trouble calls)
 Info boxes (viewing summary information on a selected object and accessing more details through
link)
 Pie charts
 Gauges (bottom filled and center filled)
 Animated power flow arrows (static and animated)
 2D bubbles and 3D cones
 Contour gradients
 Layers for vector and raster data.
The following table shows examples of data which exists in either vector or raster layers.
Table 1-1 Vector and Raster Layer Examples
Data Vector Layer Raster Layer

SCADA domain data X
Customers X
Streets X X
Satellite images X
Elevation X
Borders of countries X X
Static traffic information X -
A network diagram collects a set of different data in the same area. The different sets of data are organized in
layers. Each layer represents a special type of information.
Advanced Visualization
Spectrum Power provides several mechanisms for supporting situational awareness, for example, pie charts,
animated power flow arrows, gauges, icons, and info boxes. By selecting a display profile (for example, net-
work analysis, voltage violations, outage information, and so on), the user can select the type of information
to be visualized with advanced means. Display profiles can be configured to represent information from Spec-
trum Power applications such as Outage Management, Distribution Network Analysis, or Transmission Net-
work Analysis.

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Flow Arrows
Flow arrows indicate the direction of active or reactive power flow. Flow arrow size and color change dynami-
cally. The arrows flash when there is a severe violation.
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Figure 1-6 Advanced Visualization – Flow Arrows
Pie Charts and Gauges
Spectrum Power 7 supports additional visualization means for representing dynamic information.
Pie charts indicate the percentage of load on power lines. With increasing load, the color can change to draw
the user’s attention on critical parts. When a line is currently open, it is indicated in the pie chart.
Gauges or bar charts indicate values with relation to their limits. This allows the user to easily determine val-
ues above limits, Gauges can be shown in horizontal and vertical layout. Bottom or left filled gauges are used
for representing values with upper limits (for example, generation). Center-filled gauges are used for values
having both, upper and lower limits (for example, voltages)

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Figure 1-7 Advanced Visualization – Gauges
Displaying Violations as 2D Bubbles and 3D Cones
If a limit is violated, that is, a value is higher or lower than the defined threshold, then these violations are rep-
resented as 2D bubbles or 3D cones on the network diagram. The operator can click on the bubble/cone on
the network diagram to invoke an info box with further details.
The user can easily identify upcoming problems (circles) and violated limits (black circle). Color pairs repre-
sent different voltage levels, which indicate the problem location to the user at one glance. The user can
hide/show visualizations for selected voltage levels. In 3D view, violated limits are represented as cones. The
layout of the cone indicates the type of violation (for example, low voltage versus high voltage violation) in a
very intuitive way.

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Figure 1-8 Network Diagram with 2D Bubbles representing Voltage Violations
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Figure 1-9 Network Diagram with 3D Cones representing Voltage Violations

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Contour Gradients
Contour gradients enable the operator to visualize continuous values to improve situational awareness. For
example, voltage measurements visualized as contour gradients. This helps the operator to analyze the cur-
rent situation in the network.
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Figure 1-10 Network Diagram with Contour Gradients
Line Loading
Line loading can be shown by varying line thickness. Optionally, the line can be animated (flashing) to draw
the user attention on the most severe violation.
Energization Status for Lines
The system visualizes if a line is energized, one-side open or de-energized by using different line colors. If
the line is open-ended at one side, a color gradient is shown from the color representing the energized state
to the color representing the one-side open state. The gradient allows the user to recognize one-side open
lines even when the operator has zoomed in so that only a part of the line is visible.

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Figure 1-11 Open-ended Line
Schematic and Geospatial Network Diagrams
There are two types of network diagrams. The user can switch between geospatial and schematic network
diagrams and view the same equipment in both:
 Schematic network diagram (one-line diagram)
It is a simplified notation for visualizing an electrical power system. Elements on the diagram do not rep-
resent the physical size or location of the electrical equipment. The display is optimized to provide the
user a good overview of the network topology.
 Geospatial network diagram

The co-ordinates of graphical elements have a relation to the real world. The user can view the geo-
graphic position of equipment, outages, and so on. Furthermore, the user can view streets, customers,
land usage, or satellite images.
Both types of network diagrams provide:

 Consistent visualization and interaction capabilities, for example, alarms, outage areas, zoom, pan,
switching, adding notes, and so on.
 Click for switching between schematic and geospatial views.
 The ability to open a new network diagram from an existing one (for example, open schematic view from
geospatial view).
 Display options for balanced and unbalanced (3-phase) grids.

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Figure 1-12 Selecting Geospatial Display from Schematic Display
(1) Schematic Display
(2) Geospatial Display

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The user can dynamically adjust the brightness or darkness of the background color for focusing on the in-
formation of interest.
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Figure 1-13 Geospatial Display with Bright, Medium, and Dark Background
(1) Slider to change the background opacity
Panning
Panning refers to moving the network diagram window to different positions over the network diagram. The
network diagram window size remains unchanged (that is, constant magnification factor). If the operator tries
to pan outside the network diagram, a border algorithm avoids an empty window.
The two modes of panning are:
 Smooth panning
In the smooth-panning mode, the network diagram follows the pointer location on the network diagram
while the respective mouse button is pressed.
 Rubberband panning
The rubberband panning mode shifts the displayed network diagram section by drawing a line in the
network diagram and shifting it to the preferred place.

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Figure 1-14 Example for Panning
Zooming
Zooming refers to changing the magnification of the network diagram. Depending on the magnification, the
respective network diagram plane is visible.
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Figure 1-15 Example for Zooming
The three modes of zooming are:

 Smooth zooming
In the smooth zooming mode, the magnification is changed by scrolling using the mouse wheel.

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 Step zooming
In the step zooming, the magnification is changed by stepwise zoom in and out using icons in the toolbar.
 Area zooming
Area zooming allows only zooming in. The operator defines a rectangle (area) with the mouse rubber-
band feature in the preferred window. The defined area is automatically expanded to the window size
and overrides the previous content.
Decluttering
Decluttering refers to displaying different levels of information in the window while zooming.
The following modes of decluttering are available:
 Decluttering by switching planes
While zooming, the displayed plane automatically changes to the plane visible at the current zoom level.
A magnification range is defined for visibility of each plane. Planes have varying degrees of detail.
 Decluttering within one plane

While zooming within one plane, graphic elements such as labels or analog values can be made visible.
Other elements can disappear.
 Overlay planes (selective decluttering)

During display creation, the data engineer or system administrator defines overlay planes. An overlay
plane is displayed in the same way as a normal plane, except that its visibility status is selected from an
overlay control menu. This procedure is called Overlay Selection.
For example, analog values or combined equipment representations that are not required to be visible all
the time can be added to overlay planes.
Toolbars and Context Menus
The important functions are accessible using the toolbar buttons. Each button activates a defined action. The
user can hide the toolbar or change its position on the display.
Display elements are linked to a TA (Technological Address). When an operator selects them, it activates an
additional object-oriented toolbar, and context sensitive menu in the network diagram.
The following are the examples for toolbar operations:
 Acknowledging of alarms
Alarms signaled in more than one display can be defined in a display as acknowledgeable or not
acknowledgeable, independent of the alarms processing flag.
 Value blocking
Values can be blocked manually. Any incoming value and its associated processing are suppressed for a
manually-blocked value.
 Value de-blocking

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The value de-blocking releases a blocked value. The value is updated with the next telemetered or calcu-
lated value.
 Value substitution
This function allows the manual replacement of values. When a telemetered value or message has been
manually updated, it is blocked automatically.
The context menu provides the following options for an element selected on a network diagram:
 Technological Address (TA)
 Associated tags
On selecting an entry in the context menu, all associated tags are displayed.
 Status and object-related actions

The user can perform actions related to the selected element. For example, performing supervisory con-
trol or assigning crews to outages.
 Associated tools
The user can quickly access detailed information on the selected element. For example, display a meas-
urement in a curve or view TA Info.
 Extended tracing
The user can view detailed information on customers, loads, and trouble calls.

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Figure 1-16 Toolbar and Context Menu
Seamless Interaction
Spectrum Power supports the key user workflows by providing a seamless user interaction between applica-
tions.
The following are a few examples:
 Viewing the location of an alarm in the network diagram using drag and drop or a single click.
 Updating the network diagram with one click for viewing the location of a focused piece of information
(outage, equipment, crew, and so on).
 Task-based view
Presenting information from applications directly on the network diagram, for example, outages, crews,
and trouble calls.
 Direct interaction
For example, on the network diagram, the user can assign a crew to an outage by simply dragging and
dropping a crew on an outage.
 Easy access to detailed information through info box and link to the detailed application display. For ex-
ample, navigate from outage icon to detailed outage record information.

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Table 1-2 List of Icons and Descriptions

Transmission
Contingency
Distribution
Service Outage: predicted
Service Outage: confirmed
Transformer Outage: predicted
Transformer Outage: confirmed
Device Outage: predicted
Device Outage: confirmed
Fuzzy outage
Trouble Call
Non-outage
Planned Work: active
Planned Work: planned
Fault Location (as determined from Distribution Network Analysis)
Priority Customer
Life Support Customer
Crew/Truck: dispatched
Crew/Truck: available
Crew/Truck: unavailable
Problem area is not assigned to any outage and TA is unknown
Problem area is assigned to an outage and TA is unknown

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Problem area is not assigned to any outage and TA is known
Problem area is assigned to an outage and TA is known
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Figure 1-17 Icons and Info Box
Archive Value Tables
Archive values have the same display attributes as current values displayed on network diagrams. If the time
window of the value reaches to the future, the values are updated continuously until the right-most column is
reached. Totals, averages, minimum, and maximum values can be displayed.
The tabular display for archive values (messages, analog values, and accumulators) provides paging and da-
ta modification features.
Bar Charts
Bar charts can be configured at fixed positions on network diagrams. The following options are supported:
 Vertical and horizontal layout
 Highlighting of critical operating ranges
 Display of actual value
 Display of minimum and maximum values

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Figure 1-18 Example of Bar Chart
Integrated Views
Integrated views enable the operator to perform a workflow involving multiple applications within one window.
Example for Distribution Grid Management
In case of an unplanned outage, the integrated view allows the operator to create a switching procedure for
fault isolation and service restoration in a fast and efficient way. The operator can create and evaluate switch-
ing proposals, visualize the affected equipments on the network diagram, and execute the preferred proposal
from the same view without opening the specific Application WebUI (for example, Distribution Network Analy-
sis and Switching Procedure Management).
The operator can invoke the integrated view by clicking the context menu of a selected equipment to be iso-
lated and restored. The user can perform all necessary actions for the workflow in a single window. The user
can also access detailed information in the Application WebUIs with just one click of the mouse button. Once
the workflow is complete, the user can close the integrated view by clicking End workflow, thus returning to
the original ODV window from where the user started.
The following are examples of Unplanned outage workflow:
 Operator triggers fault isolation and service restoration from network diagram
 Select proposal from network analysis
 Execute switching steps

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Figure 1-19 Example of an Integrated View for Distribution Grid Management
Example for Transmission Grid Management

In the quick study workflow, the operator can analyze with three clicks what impact a change will have on
network stability. Pressing the quick study icon will put the current network diagram into study mode and open
the network analysis panel on the right side. The operator can perform the topology change directly on the
network diagram and immediately view the analysis results. Critical parts like overloaded lines or voltage vio-
lations are highlighted automatically in the network diagram. On demand, the user can switch on further anal-
ysis options like interlocking checks, contingency analysis or fault analysis. The quick study view can be
closed by pressing the End quick study button or transferred into a General study with further options with a
single click.
 Click the Quick study icon.
 Perform change on network diagram.
 View results on network diagram and in tabular.

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Figure 1-20 Example of an Integrated View for Transmission Grid Management
1.7.5 Curve Displays
For curve representation and curve management, Spectrum Power provides two solutions.
Curves as a Part of a Network Diagram
Curves (curve variable) can be constructed with the IMM Graphics Editor at any preferred display position. A
curve variable can either represent a TA value over time or both axes represent a TA value each (scatter
plot).
Curve Tool
Curve tool is used for curve representation and curve management. Curves are displayed in a two-
dimensional coordinate system. Curves can be created, duplicated, modified, deleted, and saved. Curve se-
lection can either be done by selecting previously stored curves using the Curve tool display or by selecting
an analog value in any substation diagram and dropping it in the Curve Tool display (drag and drop).
Curve tool supports the following types of curves:
 Line charts
 Bar charts
 Pie charts
 Histograms
 Dials
Curve tool provides the operator an overview of measurements and their history:
 The user can create new curves and save them for future usage
 Display of past, current, and estimated values (different data sources are supported)
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 Real-time trending
 Display of limits
 Intuitive time navigation
 Multiple y-axes
 Scaling of x-axes
 TA selection by drag and drop or context menu from a network diagram
 TA selection from a table of a Web User Interface
 Legend table
 Possibility to temporarily hide curves
 Perform calculations with selected data points, for example, addition and subtraction
 Provides tooltips and exact values when the mouse is placed over a point in a curve
 Display minimum and maximum values for each data point in the legend
 Navigate to further details (network diagram and TA Info)
 Export to .csv file and Microsoft® Excel
 Support for digital values
 Flooding between two curves and between x-axis and a curve
 Stacking for curves and bar charts
 Settings for adjusting the display of a data point, for example, color, name, and, blinking based on limits
 Settings for quality codes (invalid, disturbed and estimated)
 Value table for displaying all currently plotted measurements
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Figure 1-21 Curve Tool Example

User Interface
1.7.6 Event and Alarm Summaries
Summary Selection
A summary is selected on the Basic Signalling Display or Heads-Up Display. Some summaries can also be
selected from the associated network diagram.
Summaries provide a view of the current events and deviations from the normal network status. They allow
the operator to review the recent past.
For example, alarm summaries and tag summaries.
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Figure 1-22 Example of a Summary
The following are the two types of Summaries:

 Summaries with entries that are for information and documentation purposes
 General Summary
All messages (alarms and status changes) of the power network are displayed on the General
Summary.
 Tagging summaries
 Status summaries
 Summaries with entries that can be acknowledged (alarm summaries).
The color and the status (flashing or not flashing) of the button in the Basic Signalling Display or Heads-
Up Display invoking the summary indicate that the summary contains one or more unacknowledged en-
tries.
Depending on the configuration of a summary, comments can be added to the lines of the summary. Sum-
maries can be sorted by time and date, alphabetically, or both chronologically and alphabetically.
Summaries support standard interaction principles, for example, scrolling, paging, and context menus (for ex-
ample, for acknowledging an alarm).
Summaries provide:
 Sorting within columns.
 Changing column width.
 Filtering: inline filter and advanced filter, filtering for priorities and areas of control
 Copy and paste (total or partial) to other programs, for example, Word, Excel, and e-mail.
 Stop tracking of frequently updated summaries for analyzing one message in detail, spontaneous update
restored with single click.
User Interface
 Direct archive access with the filter settings of the calling summary.
 Blocking of alarms (the tag Removed from Operation is set on the network element when the user blocks
the alarm referring to the element).
 A stopwatch timer for an alarm which counts from the start of the alarm condition to when the alarm
stops.
 Direct access to an associated outage record using a link, if applicable (only when Outage Management
is in scope of the delivery).
 Calling up further information (TAInfo) or network diagram to view the alarm location using drag-and-drop
and context menu.
1.7.7 Operations Logbook
The operations logbook documents shift changes and collects important information during a shift. The opera-
tions logbook has a separate page for each shift, only the page of the current shift can be edited, all other
pages can only be viewed.
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Figure 1-23 Operations Logbook
Certain alarm messages can be parameterized to be added to the operations logbook automatically. Alterna-
tively, the operator can also copy alarm messages from the general summary to the operations logbook.
An operator may add messages of different types to the current logbook page using dedicated dialogs for en-
tering the required information. Logbook messages may be created, edited, commented, and set to complete.
All messages of a logbook page that are not completed at the end of a shift are automatically copied to the
next shift page.
1.7.8 Real-time Operational Dashboard
The Real-time Operational Dashboard allows operators to combine different displays (network diagrams,
summaries, curves) into one window by simple dragging and dropping selected display (parts) onto the dash-
board. The dashboard provides easy means for arranging contents like docked windows and tabs. The user
can save dashboards for later usage and share existing dashboards with other users.
Dashboards follow the same principles as other displays in the system regarding:
 User interaction (for example, drag and drop, view on map, trigger actions)
 Data visualization on network diagrams (for example, contouring, pie charts, icons)
 Dynamic data updates
 Support for desktop layout management

User Interface
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Figure 1-24 Real-Time Operational Dashboard Displaying CurveTool, ODV, and Alarm UI
1.7.9 Complete List of Displays (COLD)
The complete list of displays shows an overview of all defined displays, such as network diagrams. It provides
search, sort, and filter mechanisms and allows invoking displays. Searches and sorts can be performed by
the display name or the equipment name (TA).

User Interface
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Figure 1-25 Complete List of Displays
1.7.10 Desktop Layout Management (DLM)
Desktop Layout Management allows the user to specify and invoke the preferred arrangement of displays for
the workplace of the user. It is possible to save and recall this arrangement (layout) on each console type and
for each user. User selectable characteristics, such as, filters and sort orders are also saved as part of the
desktop layout.
For example, the user can create dedicated layouts for supervisory control and data entry. The user can de-
clare one of the defined layouts as the preferred default layout. This layout is loaded automatically when the
user logs in. A desktop layout is not associated with a certain user console. That is, when the user stores a
layout within console A, it is also visible and can be used from other consoles.
The system administrator can define default layout. The system default layout is shown upon login when the
user has not yet defined a personal default layout. The user can share their desktop layouts with other users.
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Figure 1-26 Example for a Desktop Layout
1.7.11 Reporting
Spectrum Power provides Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) and Open Database Connectivity (ODBC),
which allows the integration of any reporting tool, for example, Crystal Reports and Jasper Reports (refer-
ences available).
User Interface
1.8 General Topics
Spectrum Power provides Jaspersoft Reports for creating ad-hoc and cyclical reports, thus reducing the cost
for customer-specific requirements. Jaspersoft provides a tool for defining new report templates.
1.8 General Topics
1.8.1 Guided Operator Alarming
Audible alarms as well as flashing indicators on the monitor (network diagram and alarm summary) inform the
operator of alarms or any deviations from normal conditions in the power system. At least one button of the
Basic Signalling Display or Heads-Up Display flashes in such a situation.
The flashing buttons indicate the affected areas. By clicking the buttons, the user is guided to the displays
containing detailed information.
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Figure 1-27 Example for the Guided Alarm Indication
Acknowledgment
Alarms can be acknowledged on alarm summaries or network diagrams.

The following possibilities are provided:
 Single alarm acknowledgment
The alarms that should be acknowledged are selected sequentially from the summary or from the context
menu of network diagrams.
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1.8 General Topics
 Acknowledgement of more alarms

 All selected alarms are acknowledged at once.
 All currently visible alarms on the page or network diagram are acknowledged at once. Acknowl-
edged alarm messages can be removed from the selected page.
1.8.2 Audible Alarms
Audible Alarm Categories
Spectrum Power provides different categories of audible alarms with a given priority and sound for each cat-
egory. A higher audible alarm level overrides all lower levels. If a result requires a change to a higher audible
alarm level, the current audible alarm is silenced and the assigned higher priority audible alarm signal is acti-
vated. Audible alarms can be announced either externally through a special audio device (for example, ampli-
fier and loudspeaker), or locally through the audio device of the UI client. The audible alarm is silenced by an
operator acknowledgment. The sound samples for the different alarm categories are configurable.
Audible Alarm Groups
If audible alarms are generated locally, consoles can be collected together in audible alarm groups for man-
agement of the audible alarm. Audible alarm groups are activated and acknowledged together. For each
alarm group, the operator can configure whether an audible alarm is announced from all consoles of a group
or just from one console.
Silencing
An audio alarm is silenced by acknowledging the associated alarm on a summary or network diagram. In ad-
dition, the audio alarm can be switched off by clicking the appropriate button on the Basic Signalling Display
or Heads-Up Display.
1.8.3 Alarm Forwarding
In case of an unmanned control center, alarm forwarding sends selected types of alarms as e-mail or SMS to
the operator on duty. In case of an alarm inrush (more than a configurable number of alarms within a certain
time frame) a summary SMS message is sent. The e-mail address or mobile phone number to which the
alarm messages is sent are configurable through the CUMAN display.
1.8.4 Data Modes
Spectrum Power supports data modes for supporting different data sources. The current data mode is indi-
cated on the network diagram and application displays by an icon and short text on the status bar and by a
text on the title bar.
NOTE
In addition to the data modes, the system also differentiates server operation modes for real-time, training,
back-up and test. As the server operation modes can be combined with the modes mentioned above, the
server operation mode is indicated by an icon and short text on the status bar.

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1.8 General Topics
The following data modes are supported:
Real-time Mode
Real-time mode uses current process information in the operational database or the application database. It
allows the operator to monitor the power system based on the effective access rights of the console.
Study Mode
In study mode, the operator uses copies (snapshots) of the real-time operational database. Multiple operators
can work with multiple copies simultaneously. The manual entry facilities are the same as in real-time mode.
Replay Mode
In replay mode, the operator can view historical network states by selecting a start and end date from contin-
uous data recording.
1.8.5 Comments and Free Notes
The Spectrum Power system provides the operator with the ability to enter the following:
 Comments for tags.
 Free notes on a network diagram.
Comments
Tags are placed on devices to convey additional information about the device. They are indicated by a spe-
cial graphical symbol assigned to the concerned device in the network display. When setting a tag on an op-
erational device, a comment can be entered. The operator can enter, modify, and delete a comment for a tag
using a designated display.
Free Notes
Free notes are text that can be added on a network diagram. The operator can set a text and can freely
choose a font color of the note. Additionally, a reminder can be defined. All active reminders are displayed in
a reminder summary.
When the reminder time has expired, the operator is notified by a flashing button of the Reminder summary
on the Basic Signalling Display or Heads-Up Display. The corresponding entry in the summary is highlighted
and has to be acknowledged. All notes currently stored in the system are listed in a designated display. From
this display, the operator can call up the network diagram containing the note.
1.8.6 Data Export to MS Word and MS Excel
Simple data export through copy and paste to MS Word (automatic creation of a table), MS Excel (each table
cell corresponds to an Excel cell), MS Outlook, or other e-mail programs.

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1.8 General Topics
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Figure 1-28 Data Export to MS Word and MS Excel
1.8.7 Online Help
Online help is displayed in a Web browser.

Online help can be invoked in the following ways:
 Clicking a button on the Basic Signalling Display or Heads-Up Display, a Web browser window opens. It
shows the top-level online help item. The operator selects the item requested by navigating through the
help topics.
 Clicking a help button on a display a Web browser window opens. It shows the help topic associated with
the respective display.
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Figure 1-29 Online Help Display

User Interface
1.8 General Topics
1.8.8 Style Guide
The Spectrum Power user interface provides a common look and feel and consistent user experience for all
applications and shared components. The style guide is an internal guideline to ensure that all user Interfaces
follow a common style guide describing the colors, layout, and interaction patterns. Customers can benefit
from:
 Reduced learning effort
 High productivity
 Increased usability
NOTE
All displays are optimized for (but not restricted to) 1920x1200 pixels to reduce navigation efforts. It is possi-
ble to increase or decrease the size of fonts and icons per console to provide flexibility for covering large
monitor sizes and personal preferences (exception: Cylinder view for Heads-Up Display only supports de-
fault size).
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Figure 1-30 Common Look and Feel
1.8.9 Color Themes
Spectrum Power supports two color themes for all displays except Heads-Up Display which has a unique
style. The operator can select the preferred color theme upon login.

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1.8 General Topics
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Figure 1-31 Bright Theme
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Figure 1-32 Dark Theme

Back Office, Remote, and Mobile Workplaces
2.1 Corporate Viewer
2 Back Office, Remote, and Mobile Workplaces

Spectrum Power Corporate Viewer is the access point for back office users to information from the Spectrum
Power system. The corporate viewer consists of:
 Corporate network diagrams
 Corporate dashboards (based on Jasper)
Secure Access for Named Users
The Corporate authentication is based on user and password access control using HIS user administration.
System administrators are responsible for defining user logins and associating Areas of Responsibility
(AORs) to each user in order to restrict user access to the data and network displays. AORs are enforced on
corporate displays.
Corporate Network Diagrams
The Corporate Diagram Viewer consists of two display types:

 Overview Display – Common access point for calling up corporate network diagrams and dashboards.
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Figure 2-1 Example of an Overview Display
 Corporate Network Diagram – Corporate network diagrams use the same display definition and activation
process as the ODV displays that are used in the control center. Network diagrams are kept in sync be-
tween both.

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Figure 2-2 Corporate Network Diagram Display
 Corporate network diagrams are read-only.

 Supported actions – Panning and zooming, navigating back to previous display, calling-up new
display by entering display name or ID. Note that corporate viewer supports only a limited subset
of the functionality as described in User Interface Functional Specification document.
 Corporate network diagrams have real-time updating capabilities. The data is displayed with a
maximum delay of 30 secs. Data updates include the following information:
 Analog data
 Switch positions
 Quality flags
 Tags or flag markers
 Topology coloring based on archived data
Corporate Dashboards
The Spectrum Power Corporate Viewer uses dashboards from Jaspersoft for providing comprehensive views
on information such as outage overviews.
The corporate dashboard displays the summaries of specific use-cases and has the ability to drill down to the
lists and details from the displayed summary.

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Figure 2-3 Example Dashboard for Outage Management
By accessing the JasperAdmin tools, the operator can perform the following operations on a corporate dash-
board:
 Create a new dashboard.
 Modify an existing dashboard.
 Define or modify the access rights.
Data access rights to the corporate dashboard are based on the Area of Responsibility defined during the us-
er authentication.
NOTE
WebUI applications with external user access (such as HIS and the Corporate UI) can also be accessed in
supported browsers (Internet Explorer 11 on Windows).


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Large Screen Projection

Figure 1-1 Large Projection Screens

1.4 User Interface Technology

 Support for large schematic and geospatial diagrams.

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 High speed rendering.

 Easy creation and modification of application displays (simple XML change).

Figure 1-2 Access from Different Work Places

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1.5 User Interface Architecture

1.5.1 ODV Architecture

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Figure 1-3 ODV Architecture

1.5.2 Web UI Architecture

1.6 Authorities and User Administration

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Logon and Logoff

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1.7 User Interface Displays

1.7.2 Basic Signalling Display

Figure 1-4 Example of a Basic Signalling Display

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1.7.3 Heads-Up Display (HUD)

Figure 1-5 Example of the Heads-Up Display

1.7.4 Network Diagrams

A network diagram can be selected by:

Network Diagram Elements

A network diagram consists of the following:

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Data Vector Layer Raster Layer

Static traffic information X -

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Figure 1-6 Advanced Visualization – Flow Arrows

Pie Charts and Gauges

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Figure 1-7 Advanced Visualization – Gauges

Displaying Violations as 2D Bubbles and 3D Cones

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Figure 1-8 Network Diagram with 2D Bubbles representing Voltage Violations

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Figure 1-9 Network Diagram with 3D Cones representing Voltage Violations

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Figure 1-10 Network Diagram with Contour Gradients

Energization Status for Lines

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Figure 1-11 Open-ended Line

Schematic and Geospatial Network Diagrams

 Geospatial network diagram

Both types of network diagrams provide:

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Figure 1-12 Selecting Geospatial Display from Schematic Display

(1) Schematic Display

(2) Geospatial Display

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(1) Slider to change the background opacity

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Figure 1-14 Example for Panning

Figure 1-15 Example for Zooming