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NOJA Power

User Manual
CMS User Guide
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Revision History

Rev Author Date Comment

Draft Release BOS 14-04-11 Draft release of CMS User Guide.

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thereof, should not be copied or reproduced in any form without written permission from NOJA Power
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without notice. NOJA Power Switchgear does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage incurred as a
result of acting or refraining from action based on information in this User Manual.

© NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd 2011

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Table Of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 System Requirements ............................................................................................. 1
1.2 Installation............................................................................................................... 2
2 Main Window and Menus ............................................................................................... 3
3 Working with Devices ..................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Creating New Devices............................................................................................. 6
3.2 Connecting to a Device ........................................................................................... 8
3.3 Uploading Settings from the Device ........................................................................ 9
3.4 Downloading Settings into Device ..........................................................................10
3.5 Comparing Settings................................................................................................10
4 Viewing Field Readings.................................................................................................13
4.1 System Status ........................................................................................................13
4.2 Event Log...............................................................................................................14
4.3 Change Log ...........................................................................................................16
4.4 Close Open Operations Log ...................................................................................17
4.5 Load Profile............................................................................................................19
4.5.1 Configuring the Load Profile ............................................................................19
4.6 Counters ................................................................................................................21
4.7 Comms Status........................................................................................................22
5 Offline Settings..............................................................................................................23
5.1 Offline Protection Settings ......................................................................................23
5.1.1 Protection Curve Modification..........................................................................24
5.1.2 Curve Selection...............................................................................................25
5.1.3 Auto Reclose Mapping ....................................................................................26
5.1.4 Frequency and Voltage Protection ..................................................................27
5.1.5 Live Line..........................................................................................................27
5.2 System Settings .....................................................................................................28
5.3 Switchgear Calibration ...........................................................................................29
5.4 Input Output Configuration .....................................................................................30
5.4.1 Relay Input Configuration................................................................................31
5.4.2 I/O Module Output Logic .................................................................................32
5.5 SCADA Settings.....................................................................................................33
5.6 Communications Port Settings ...............................................................................34
6 CMS Administration.......................................................................................................35
6.1 System Properties..................................................................................................35
6.1.1 Details.............................................................................................................35
6.1.2 Directories.......................................................................................................36
6.2 Licences.................................................................................................................36
6.3 User Management..................................................................................................38
6.3.1 Editing User Settings.......................................................................................38
6.3.2 Adding New Users ..........................................................................................40
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1 Introduction
CMS is a software package that runs on a PC and is used to configure and interrogate the
RC-10 control cubicle.

CMS can be used in Offline mode or Online mode.

Offline mode means that CMS is not connected to the switchgear device. The user is allowed
to do the following types of work:

• editing the database of devices and their settings;

• preparing and editing the time-current curves (TCC);
• analyse device's operating history.

When working in Online mode the RC-10 must be connected to the PC through a standard
USB cable connected to the port located underneath the operator panel.

When Online, the user can:

• read and replace the group of protection settings installed in the device;
• read the device and protocol status;
• direct control of the device;
• adjust the device system settings.

1.1 System Requirements

CMS requires the following minimum system configuration:

Operating System:

• Windows XP Service Pack 3

• Windows Vista
• Windows 7

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1.2 Installation

CMS is based on a SQL Server 2008 Express database. The installation will install this
database as part of the installation.

The CMS interface requires the Microsoft .NET framework version 4 to be installed. The
installation will check for this component, and install it if required.

The installation will also install the USB driver required to connect CMS to the RC-10 cubicle.

There are two installation packages:

• 32 bit Windows version (x86)

• 64 bit Windows version (x64)

Please check which type of operating system is being used on the computer before starting
the installation.

To start the installation, open the correct folder on the DVD (x86 or x64) and run the
setup.exe file.

For a standalone CMS installation, it is recommended that the Automatic Installation option is
selected when the installation starts.

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2 Main Window and Menus

When CMS is started, the main window appears as shown below.

Figure 1: Main Window

The main menu is accessed by clicking the green icon in the top left hand corner and is used
to:
• Create or Open Devices, Users and TCC curves
• Save items
• Print items
• Import and Export files
• Connect to different CMS databases

Figure 2: Main Menu

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The quick access toolbar is located next to the green menu icon. By default there is a Save
and Open Device Manager icon. Extra icons can be added if required.

Directly below the quick access toolbar is a drop down box that displays which device is
currently selected. It is blank if no devices have been selected.

The ribbon menu bar shows context sensitive icons depending which menu items are
selected.

Figure 3: Main Toolbar

At the bottom of the screen is an Operator Log and a Status Bar.

The Operator Log shows messages transferred between CMS and any connected devices.

The Status Bar shows current status of CMS, devices and displays any warning messages.

Figure 4: Operator Log and Status Bar

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3 Working with Devices

Each RC-10 control cubicle has a Relay with a unique identification number. When creating a
new device in CMS, this identification number must be entered into the device record.

Another method is to connect to the RC-10, select the device connected, and create a new
device record. In this case, the identification number from the connected Relay will be
automatically entered into the record.

The Device Manager is used to create and work with device records.

Figure 5: Device Manager

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3.1 Creating New Devices

To create a new device record, click the New button on the Device toolbar.

Enter a Name and Serial Number for the device. A description and comments for the site can
also be added.

The identification number can be obtained from the RC-10 by turning on the panel, pressing
escape to enter the main menu, then scrolling down and selecting the Identification menu
item.

Note: The identification number is not the Relay serial number printed on the module itself,
or the Relay serial number printed on the test record shipped inside the cubicle.

Click the Save button at the top of the screen to save the new device record.

Figure 6: Creating a New Device

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If you have the RC-10 cubicle available, you can create a new record after connecting to the
cubicle.

Connect the computer to the cubicle using a USB cable plugged into the port on the front
panel.

Right click on the device that appears in the list below, click “Add as New Device”.

Figure 7: Adding Connected Device

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3.2 Connecting to a Device

Once a device record has been created in the Device Manager, it is now possible to go
Online with the device.

To go online, connect the CMS computer to the RC-10 using a USB cable. The CMS port is
located below the Panel.

Open the device you want to connect to, go to the Online menu and click the Online button.

Figure 8: Go Online to a Device

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3.3 Uploading Settings from the Device

To upload the settings currently loaded in the device, click the Upload Settings button. This
will bring up a window where items to be uploaded can be selected.

Tick the boxes next to the items required, and click the Upload button.

Figure 9: Uploading Settings

The uploaded settings appear in the table below. A time stamp is recorded for each upload
and download event. Click on an item to see the settings.

Figure 10: Uploaded Settings Appear in the Table

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3.4 Downloading Settings into Device

Offline settings can be downloaded by clicking on the Download button.

Select the offline settings to download by ticking the boxes, then click the download button
on the right.

The downloaded settings are recorded in the table below with a timestamp of the date and
time they were downloaded.

Figure 11: Downloading Offline Settings

3.5 Comparing Settings

All uploaded, downloaded and offline settings can be compared with each other using the
Compare Setting. Settings can also be compared between separate devices.

To compare settings click the Compare Settings button. This is located on the View menu.

Select an offline, or online setting item by ticking the box next to it, then click the Next button.

Figure 12: Compare Settings

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Select the device you want to compare settings with and click Next.

If you want to compare uploaded or downloaded settings within the same device, select the
same device in the list.

To compare settings with other devices, select another one from the list.

Figure 13: Select Device to Compare Settings

Select the setting item you wish to compare with. In the case below the original settings
uploaded from the device have been selected from the settings history table.

Click the Compare button.

Figure 14: Select the Settings to Compare

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The results of the comparison are displayed in a window. A tree view allows you to open any
sub branch to see individual changes.

Items that are exactly the same are not displayed.

Figure 15: Results Window

If all items are identical, there will be no results in the window.

Figure 16: No Differences Found

Click the Finish button to close the window.

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4 Viewing Field Readings

Everytime CMS is connected and Online with a device, the field readings stored inside the
Relay are transferred into CMS.

4.1 System Status

Instantaneous field readings from the device can be viewed in CMS while connected to the
device.

A snapshot of the field readings recorded each time CMS has connected to a particular
device is also recorded. This history of field readings can be useful as a comparison of how
the system and feeder is performing over time.

Click the System Status button to view system status field readings.

The System tab displays the status of the system itself:

• Protection element status

• OSM Position
• UPS (Power Supply) status
• Input/Output status

Figure 17: System Status

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The Measurement tab displays the items measured by the sensors mounted inside the OSM
tank:

• Currents
• Voltages
• Frequency
• Power Readings
• Energy Readings
• Power Factor
• Power Flow Direction

The Identification tab displays the serial numbers and version numbers for Relay, SIM and
Panel modules inside the RC-10.

4.2 Event Log

The event log records every event that occurs inside the RC-10.

The event log is ordered so the latest event is at the top of the list.

Filters can be applied to make searching for specific items easier. Refer to the Filtering Logs
section for a description of this feature.

To view the Event Log, click the Event Log button.

Figure 18: Event Log

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Time differences between two events can be checked by highlighting the first item, then
selecting a second event while holding down the CTRL key on the keyboard.

The time difference between the two highlighted events is displayed in the bar at the bottom
of the event log window.

Figure 19: Time Difference between Two Events

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4.3 Change Log

The Change Log records changes to settings in the RC-10.

Each change is recorded with the following details:

• A timestamp of when the change occurred

• What parameter changed
• What the old and new values are
• The source of the change
• Which protection group the change applies to

This log makes it very easy to follow what settings where changed and when the change
occurred.

Time differences between two change events can be checked by highlighting the first item,
then selecting a second event while holding down the CTRL key on the keyboard.

Filters can be applied to make searching for specific items easier. Refer to the Filtering Logs
section for a description of this feature.

To open the Change Log, click the Change Log button.

Figure 20: Change Event Log

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4.4 Close Open Operations Log

The Close Open Log records the open and close events that have occurred for any reason.

Each event in the log has the following items:

• Timestamp of when the operation occurred

• Type of operation
• The source of the operation
• The Operation state
• Recorded fault parameters if applicable

Figure 21: Cloase Open Operations Event Log

If the trip occurred due to a fault condition, up to 50 cycles of pre-fault history will also have
been recorded. When the fault trip is highlighted, this information will appear in the window
below the event table.

Note: The RC-10 records the pre-fault history for the last 8 protection trips only.

The pre-fault data can be highlighted, then graphed. To do this select the first event, hold
down the CTRL key, and highlight the last event like you would in a spreadsheet.

Right click over the selection and choose Chart from Selection from the list.

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Figure 22: Charting Data

It is also possible to export the data to multiple formats by selecting Export to File.

Figure 23: Exporting Data

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4.5 Load Profile

The load profile stores measured readings at set regular intervals such as:

• Voltages
• Current
• Power
• Power Factor
• Frequency
• Energy

Exactly what will be recorded – and at what interval, can be configured.

To open the Load Profile log, click the Load Profile button.

Figure 24: Load Profile

4.5.1 Configuring the Load Profile

The Load Profile is configured from the Systems Settings section of CMS. The configuration
is then loaded into the RC-10.

To configure the profile, click on the Offline tab, then click the System button.

The logging interval can be set from 1 – 120 minutes.

Tick the boxes next to each item that is required to be logged by the RC-10.

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Note: The Load Profile in the RC-10 has a maximum amount of data it can hold, after which
it will start discarding the oldest records. The maximum amount of samples that can
be recorded is dependent on haw many items are selected for recording.

The System settings will need to be downloaded to the RC-10 for them to take effect.

Figure 25: Load Profile Configuration

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4.6 Counters

The RC-10 records a selection of counters:

• Lifetime counters for contact and mechanical wear

• Number of trips for each protection element
• SCADA counters to assist with communications connection analysis

To view the counters, click the Counters button on the Field Readings toolbar.

Figure 26: Counters

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4.7 Comms Status

The Comms Status screen shows the status of the communications ports available in the
RC-10.

The connection state will show Connected or Disconnected.

Bytes received and transmitted record the raw amount of data received and transmitted on
the port. Actual valid protocol packets received and transmitted are recorded in the Counters
screen.

The RS232 Serial Port will also show the status of the individual pins.

The port can be set into a test mode when configured as a Radio connection. When set to
On, the RC-10 will transmit the text “RC TEST” out the port.

Figure 27: Comms Status

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5 Offline Settings
The RC-10 is configured by modifying the Offline settings as required, then downloading the
new settings to the RC-10.

5.1 Offline Protection Settings

There are four protection groups available in the RC-10. They all have the same parameters
available for configuration.

To configure Group Protection settings, click the Group 1 - 4 button required.

The Phase and Earth Overcurrent pages have the same parameters:

• Auto reclose mapping

• Protection curve selection and modification
• Direactional element configuration

Figure 28: Group Earth and Overcurrent Settings

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5.1.1 Protection Curve Modification

The curves for the forward and reverse elements can be modified as required. A graph to the
right displays the curves.

When a protection settings page is displayed, an extra toolbar becomes available at the top
of the screen called Curves. This allows viewing options to be changed on the curve graph.

Figure 29: Modifying Protection Curves

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5.1.2 Curve Selection

The RC-10 supports standard IEC and ANSI curves. It also supports User Defined curves
and 43 Additional TCC curves.

By default, the RC-10 only has the IEC and ANSI curves loaded.

To make other curves available, they must first be selected and loaded into the device.

To select curves for use in the RC-10, click on the Curve Selection button.

Tick the boxes next to the required curves. These must be downloaded to the RC-10 before
thay can be selected from the RC-10 panel.

Figure 30: Curve Selection

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5.1.3 Auto Reclose Mapping

There are separate Auto-Reclose maps for Overcurrent, Earth Fault and Sensitive Earth
Fault protection.

The auto reclose mapping for Overcurrent, Earth and Sensitive Earth protection can be
changed on their setting tab, or it can be changed from the Auto Reclose tab.

The Auto Reclose times are configured from the Auto Reclose tab.

Figure 31: AR Map on Protection Tab

Figure 32: AR Mapping on Auto Reclose Tab

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5.1.4 Frequency and Voltage Protection

Frequency and Voltage protection settings are all configured from the same screen.

Figure 33: Frequency and Voltage Protection

5.1.5 Live Line

Overcurrent and Earth Fault Live Line protection is configured from the Live Line screen.

Only Definite Time curves can be used for Live Line protection.

Figure 34: Live Line Settings

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5.2 System Settings

System Settings are used to configure the RC-10 system itself.

Figure 35: System Settings

Measurement settings include the following:

• Rated Frequency - sets the rated system frequency. By default this is set to Auto
detect, but it can be set to 50 or 60Hz manually.
• Rated Voltage – the voltage of the feeder.
• Loss of Supply Detector Level – the voltage at which Voltage supply is detected.

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UPS Settings are for the Power Supply operation and include:

• Shutdown Level – the battery charge level at which the RC-10 will shutdown to
conserve power.
• Rated Battery Capacity
• External Load Time – the length of time the External Load power supply will continue
to run when AC supply is lost to the RC-10.
• External Load Reset Time – the External Load supply can be turned off and on again
at regular intervals if required.

The Date and Time formats and an offset time for GMT/UTC can be set as well.

The HMI settings allow you to enable or disable the buttons on the front of the panel to
restrict what field staff can do without a password. Unticking the box for a button will mean no
action will occur when the button is pushed on the panel.

Delayed Close sets a time delay before a manual Close operation is executed.

5.3 Switchgear Calibration

The Switchgear Calibration window has the measurement coefficients for the voltage and
current sensors inside the OSM tank. These are used to calibrate the signals received from
the tank to ensure correct readings within measurement specifications.

OSM# is the serial number of the OSM tank that these coefficients are related to.

Figure 36: Switchgear Calibration

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5.4 Input Output Configuration

The RC-10 has three digital inputs located on the Relay module (Relay Inputs).

Two optional I/O modules can be installed as an accessory (I/O 1 and I/O 2).

The I/O screen is used to configure all inputs and outputs and enable/disable the optional I/O
modules.

I/O 1 and 2 can be put into a test mode where activating any input will activate all the outputs
simultaneously.

Figure 37: I/O Module Configuration Screen

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5.4.1 Relay Input Configuration

The three Relay digital inputs can be assigned to actions. These are selected from the drop
down list next to each input.

Figure 38: Relay Input Configuration

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5.4.2 I/O Module Output Logic

The I/O Module outputs can have logic assigned to them.

The outputs can then be physically wired into an input to construct custom actions based on
events occurring in the RC-10.

Logic operators and Relay signals are dragged from the expression tree to the right, into the
output expression field.

For example, the logic below will close the OSM recloser if it had previously opened due to a
loss of supply (UV3) and voltage has been detected on the ABC side of the recloser. To
complete this logic, the Output 1 contact is wired into Input 1 so it generates the Close action
when the output logic is True.

Figure 39: I/O Module Output Logic

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5.5 SCADA Settings

SCADA protocols are configured from the SCADA window.

A protocol must be enabled by ticking the Protocol Enabled box first.

Next, the protocol must be assigned to a communications channel by selecting a port and
connection type. The Configure link opens the Comms configuration window for complete
configuration of the chosen port.

The Reset button on the right resets all the protocol settings and points back to their default
factory state.

The Show Enabled box only displays enabled protocol points when ticked.

The tabbed screens below are used to configure the chosen communications protocol.
Please refer to the relevant protocol implementation document for detailed information on
these settings.

Figure 40: SCADA Settings

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5.6 Communications Port Settings

The RC-10 has one RS232 port and three USB ports located on the Relay module. These
can all be configured from the Comms Settings screen.

Figure 41: Communications Port Settings

When a connection type is chosen from the drop down box, the appropriate fields are made
available.

The configuration fields available for each port are described in the RC-10 SCADA Interface
Manual and also in the relevant Protocol Implementation document.

The restore button on the right resets all settings back to their default factory state

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6 CMS Administration
The CMS Administration menus are used to manage users, security, backups, licensing and
system properties.

6.1 System Properties

System Properties has four configuration areas:

• Details
• Directories
• Servers
• Updates

6.1.1 Details

This screen is used to give the CMS system a name, a description for this installation of
CMS, and a default system language.

Figure 42: CMS System Details

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6.1.2 Directories

The directories screen is used to set the location of shared files such as documents attached
to device profile.

Figure 43: Shared Directory Configuration

6.2 Licences

CMS has advanced features such as a power system simulator available. Advanced features
require a licence before they are available for use.

To see what licences are installed, open the Licence Details window.

Figure 44: Licence Details

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Licences are obtained by filling the Licence request form and submitting it by email.

Figure 45: Request New Licence

A licence is generated by NOJA Power and sent to the user by email as an attachment. This
should be saved to the computer hard drive.

To import the new licence, go to the Add New Licence File screen, browse and select the
saved file, then click the Add Licence button.

Figure 46: Add Licence to CMS

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6.3 User Management

CMS provides user management functions that provide the following features:

• Setting access rights to devices and groups of devices

• Adding users
• Editing user details
• Deleting users

6.3.1 Editing User Settings

Click the Open button to select and edit a user.

The Details screen is used to enter basic information about the user such as login name and
contact details.

Figure 47: Editing User Details

The Access screen is used to set which devices the user has access to and what actions
they are allowed to perform on the device

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To configure a users access to settings, select a device or group from the tree and tick or
untick the required actions.

Figure 48: Setting User Access

The attachments screen is used to view or add attachments to the user record.

To add a new attachment, right click over the window and select New Attachment.

Figure 49: Adding Attachments to a User

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6.3.2 Adding New Users

Click the New button to add a new user to CMS.

A wizard will appear. Press next to get to the User Details screen.

It is compulsory to at least enter a Name, and the users Windows Login name.

Press the Next button to proceed to the User Access Settings screen.

Figure 50: New User Details

Configure which devices the user has access to, and what operations they are allowed to
perform on the device.

Global access settings can be set by selecting the CMS database, rather than an individual
device or group of devices.

Figure 51: New User Access Settings

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Click the Next button to display the final screen. If the details are correct click the Next button
to create the new user.

Figure 52: Check New User Details

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