Page 2 - Notice
Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. GE makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. GE shall not be liable for errors conta...
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Back to Main Page Contents Introduction 6 Welcome .................................................................................................................................... 6 How to Use this Book .................................................................................................
Page 7 - EPM Device-Special Considerations
Organize Your Information ....................................................................................... 52 Configuration Procedure ........................................................................................... 54 EPM Device-Special Considerations 57 Introduction .................
Page 10 - Welcome; Chapter 2, Getting Started; How to Use this Book; Boldface; Monospace
Introduction Welcome Hello and welcome to the POWER LEADER Power Management Control System for CIMPLICITY ® HMI. You are about to begin using your computer in an exciting new way—as a tool to help you increase productivity while reducing downtime and energy costs. This book is for anyone getting sta...
Page 11 - About CIMPLICITY PMCS Version 6.15; Performance; Compatible with industry-standard third-party SCADA platforms.
About CIMPLICITY PMCS Version 6.15 CIMPLICITY PMCS Version 6.15 is the latest Power Management Control System in the robust line of POWER LEADER power-management products from GE Multilin. CIMPLICITY PMCS seamlessly integrates the comprehensive line of POWER LEADER devices, as well as many new Modbu...
Page 12 - Supported Devices; UR has been categorized into
• CIMPLICITY PMCS Interface Toolkit with tools to quickly create accurate, intelligent floor plans, one-line diagrams, and elevation views. • System Test Simulator to design and test PMCS systems without connection to real networks or devices. Supported Devices CIMPLICITY PMCS 6.15 supports the foll...
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Page 14 - First Steps; Chapter 3; Understanding Terminology; Baud rate
Getting Started First Steps If you are already familiar with PMCS, simply review the system requirements and skip ahead to Chapter 3 . Getting started with PMCS is easy. This chapter explains power management and leads you through the steps to take prior to installing your PMCS software. If you need...
Page 15 - NetDDE
Communication network: A physical standard for wiring and interconnection of communicating devices. A communication network standard usually includes specifications of voltages, maximum cable-run lengths, shielding, termination, and cable requirements. RS485 and Ethernet are examples of communicatio...
Page 17 - System Requirements
System Requirements The following table shows the minimum and recommended PC system configuration for running PMCS Version 6.15. Note that regardless of configuration, the PC system must be Windows NT-certified according to the Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 Hardw...
Page 18 - PMCS 6.15 Envelope definition; ) Physical System Size
PMCS 6.15 Envelope definition 1) Physical System Size • 75 power management devices (IEDs) (100 max), • 150 I/O points (through IEDs or PLCs) • 64 ethernet serial communications ports, • 2 Modbus Monitors (maximum) using standard Modbus Monitor Proxy 2) HMI Application Size - • 20,000 points/tags in...
Page 19 - Where to Get Help
Where to Get Help The GE Industrial Systems Resolution Center is available at 1-888-GE-RESOLV to answer your questions about installing or using PMCS. Please have your product serial number(s) ready when calling. Also, technical notes are available on the Internet at: http://www.ge.com/industrialsys...
Page 21 - Computer Preparation; System; control panel offers a; tab; Virtual Memory; setting may be left at the Windows 2000 SP4 defaults.
Installing the Software Computer Preparation PMCS must be installed on a PC running Windows 2000 SP4. This host PC must be dedicated to the PMCS system. Performance and data integrity cannot be predicted unless the PC is configured solely for the purpose of running PMCS. The Windows 2000 SP4 System ...
Page 22 - When Installing On Windows 2003 Server
When Installing On Windows 2003 Server The Following steps to be executed before starting the PMCS installation. This applies for all the licenses of PMCS application. This is basically to avoid the problem caused by e-license wrapped PMCS applications to open after installation. If the below steps ...
Page 23 - Installing CIMPLICITY; CIMPLICITY HMI
Click on Apply and then click on Ok button. After this restart the PC and then start the PMCS installation process as mentioned in this document. Installing CIMPLICITY If CIMPLICITY HMI was provided with your PMCS software, you must install it before proceeding. If your computer already has CIMPLICI...
Page 24 - Installing Additional Software; RS485 PMCS Network Interfaces; Control Panel>Administrative Tools >Computer Management>System; by following the instructions. You may
Installing Additional Software Install any additional software, such as Microsoft Excel, at this point in the procedure. Follow the instruction procedures provided by the manufacturer. RS485 PMCS Network Interfaces If you are using an RS485 interface card to connect to the PMCS network, install the ...
Page 25 - Select the appropriate network adapter from the list and click; Have Disk...; Ethernet PMCS Network Interfaces; Refer; Control Panel>Administrative Tools >Computer; The
Select the appropriate network adapter from the list and click Have Disk… . Follow the instructions provided on the screen to complete the network card installation. For PMCS systems using one or more GE Multilin RS232 to RS485 converters (or equivalent), no additional drivers are required. Ethernet...
Page 27 - Installing the PMCS software; eLicensing PMCS software; eLicense Order ID
Installing Additional Software Install any additional software, such as Microsoft Excel or COMTRADE file browsers for analyzing waveform files, at this point in the procedure. Follow the instruction procedures provided by the manufacturer. Installing the EPM Software Components The EPM 7700, EPM 760...
Page 28 - You have the option to Trial PMCS for 720 Hours (30 days) through the; Hours Trial; Licensing via the Web; Choose the; Web License; option if you have a working Internet connection on
your eLicense Option screen (see below). This screen allows you to either trial or fully license your PMCS software. 720 Hours (30-Day) Trial You have the option to Trial PMCS for 720 Hours (30 days) through the 720 Hours Trial selection on this screen. All functionality of PMCS is available to tria...
Page 29 - Host PC Installation; Network and Device Configurator; Viewer Workstation Installation; EPM Device - Special Considerations; PMCS Installation Steps
Selecting the Web License option from the License Option brings you to the Web License Screen. This screen requires you to enter your eLicense Order ID. This information is contained on the Order Confirmation Sheet that accompanied your PMCS software or it can be obtained from your Purchase Confirma...
Page 30 - Insert the PMCS Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.; Start; button from the Windows 2000 SP4 Task Bar and select; Run
2. When the system on which PMCS is being installed is not having any .Net Framework installed on it. The PMCS 6.15 installation will go ahead by installing .Net Framework 1.1.4322. This is applicable for all licenses. 3. When the on which PMCS is being installed is not having IIS installed. The PMC...
Page 31 - In the
3. In the Run dialog box, enter X:\setup (where X is the appropriate CD-ROM drive designation). 4. The below screen is observed when .Net is not installed on the machine where PMCS is being installed. CIMPLICITY PMCS Read-This-Book-First Installing the Software • 27
Page 33 - Click on; I agree; and click on; Install; to
5. Click on I agree and click on Install button. It will now install .Net Framework on the machine where PMCS installation is started. After the .Net installation is completed below message box is displayed. Click OK to continue. CIMPLICITY PMCS Read-This-Book-First Installing the Software • 29
Page 34 - GE PMCS 6.15 welcome screen appears. When you select the; Next; button in the
6. GE PMCS 6.15 welcome screen appears. When you select the Next button in the Welcome screen, the PMCS license agreement screen is shown. Please take a moment to read over the license agreement, and then click Y es . 30 • Installing the Software CIMPLICITY PMCS Read-This-Book-First
Page 35 - At the; User Information; screen shown below, enter your name, your
7. At the User Information screen shown below, enter your name, your company name, and the serial number for the PMCS component you are installing. Serial numbers for PMCS components are located on the PMCS CD-ROM jewel case. If you make an error in the serial number, the installation routine will p...
Page 36 - When you select the; button in the User Information screen, a registration
When you select the Next button in the User Information screen, a registration confirmation screen prompts you to verify your entries. Ensure that you have made no mistakes in the User Information fields, and then continue. 8. If IIS is not installed in the Machine for the licenses it is required. B...
Page 38 - Setup Type; screen, select Custom installation, standard PMCS
9. At the Setup Type screen, select Custom installation, standard PMCS installation, or PMCS with EPM 7700 Components. PMCS installation is recommended and will install all components for the PMCS catalog number you entered in the User Information screen. Select PMCS with EPM 7700 Components if you ...
Page 43 - screen. Select this DDE communication server if you
14. If you chose the “PMCS” installation, you may be presented with one DDE Server selections depending upon the PMCS catalog number you entered in the User Information screen. Select this DDE communication server if you wish to use it on your system. By default it is selected you can deselect it if...
Page 45 - Selected Components; screen offers you the opportunity to verify the; program copies the appropriate files to your hard drive.
16. The Selected Components screen offers you the opportunity to verify the installation settings before any files are copied to your hard drive. Confirm that the installation settings are correct, then click Next . The installation program copies the appropriate files to your hard drive. If you hav...
Page 46 - When all the installations are complete, the; Setup Complete; shown below, prompts you to restart your computer.
17. After completing the selected PMCS installation, the installation program checks the host PC for an older version of the POWER LEADER Modbus Monitor Proxy software. If the installer locates the Proxy software, it prompts you to update the Proxy to the PCMS 6.xx-compatible version before finishin...
Page 47 - Yes; to restart at this; NOTE; be restarted after installing PMCS software. This step is; critical; The operating system will register the new software components.
If No is selected and clicked on finish it will prompt the below message box and will again redirect to the above dialog asking to restart. So select Yes to restart at this dialog. After restarting your computer, be sure to view the ReadMe file to check any late-breaking information useful to the co...
Page 48 - After PMCS IIS – Setting up PMCS Server; “Application Note 120 – Adding ASP.net
. After PMCS IIS – Setting up PMCS Server For any PMCS remote viewer system to connect to the PMCS server, the prerequisite is to have IIS installed on the PC first then .Net Framework installed on the same PC and after that installation of PMCS. But if PMCS is installed before IIS is installed on a...
Page 49 - The screen will request the eLicense Order ID to be entered.; Uninstalling PMCS
In order to unlicense your software to use your eLicense Order ID for another computer – you must have an internet connection. To retrieve your license for use on another PMCS installation, simply right click on any PMCS executable on your desktop and select unlicense. The screen will request the eL...
Page 50 - Uninstalling the Pegasys System Log Service:; Type “slservice –e” EXACTLY as shown and hit enter.
NOTE: The Uninstaller may not delete some files such as error logs, system logs, and configuration records, which are created after the PMCS installation is complete. Since these files are not part of the initial installation, they will not be removed by the Uninstaller, and must be deleted manually...
Page 51 - Reinstallation Steps
Reinstallation Steps Follow the procedure below to reinstall your PMCS software. 1. If your system includes the PMCS Interface Toolkit, uninstall the CIMPLICITY Wizards from any third-party HMI tools. 2. Close any open applications. 3. Insert the PMCS Version 6.15 CD into the CD-ROM drive. 4. From S...
Page 52 - Upgrading from previous versions to PMCS; WARNING
Upgrading from previous versions to PMCS 6.15 PMCS 6.15 provides an easy-to-use, automatic upgrade path from previous versions of PMCS. The software installer examines your hard drive and, if it locates any previous version of PMCS, it makes decisions on upgrading each component. Follow the procedur...
Page 54 - How to view the screens on a viewer node; Install PMCS 6.15 on the same machine with the serial numbers given.
Working with Cimplicity Viewer Node How to view the screens on a viewer node To configure the project on a Cimplicity viewer node, running on a HMI server, follow the directions below. 1) Install Cimplicity HMI 6.1 SP5 on one machine with HMI Server option on a Windows 2000 SP4 machine. 2) Install P...
Page 56 - Organize Your Information; Host PC
Configuring the Software To get the most out of your new PMCS system, follow the directions below to configure your system. Organize Your Information Host PC You need the following information to properly configure the PMCS software for the Host PC. This information is used throughout the configurat...
Page 57 - View Node; Network and Device
Ethernet Gateway IP Address COM port Modbus RTU Address Device Type Device (Topic) Name 10.47.28.201 1 2 EPM 9650Q E9650Q 10.47.28.201 1 12 E3720 Main_Meter 10.47.28.201 1 33 PLEPM Mfg_Meter 10.47.28.201 1 61 PLEPM Plating_Meter 10.47.28.201 2 12 UR L90 UR 10.47.28.201 2 66 PLEPM Office1_Meter 10.47...
Page 58 - Configuration Procedure; Host PC Configuration
Configuration Procedure Follow the procedure below to efficiently configure your system and minimize your time to startup. Host PC Configuration 1. Configure the DDE Server . Your Host PC will likely have several versions of the DDE Server installed (RS485-Modbus, TCP/IP Modbus, TCP/IP Encapsulated ...
Page 59 - EPM Software Components Configuration; For details of using the NetBuilder software, refer to the
EPM Software Components Configuration The EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 requires several separate software components which are installed during the PMCS setup. This section provides a brief overview of the steps required to configure these components; the following section describes the EPM softw...
Page 61 - nodes
EPM Device-Special Considerations Introduction The GE EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 devices add new level of power management capabilities to PMCS. These EPM devices also require some special configuration which is not necessary for other PMCS-compatible devices. This section describes the additio...
Page 62 - EPM Software Components; Network Builder
EPM Software Components There are four major components of the EPM software. The Network Builder, ION Designer, Communications Server, and ION_LINK DDE Server each interact to support the EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 Meters. When you selected the “PMCS with EPM 7700 Components” selection during t...
Page 63 - Workstation Configuration Guidelines; refer your network administrator to GEH-6502, the
Workstation Configuration Guidelines If you are using the EPM 7700, EPM 7600 or EPM 7500 Meters in your PMCS network, the following guidelines in this section must be adhered to before continuing with the EPM configuration. NOTE: If you are adding a PMCS installation to an existing network, please r...
Page 64 - Configuring the EPM Device Network; Running Network Builder; the network name
Configuring the EPM Device Network The PMCS installation routine described earlier in this manual creates initial workstation and software node entries in the EPM 7700 network configuration file. After EPM 7700 software components are installed, the next step is to add Ethernet sites and devices to ...
Page 65 - Adding a Workstation
Building the Power-Monitoring Network in NetBuilder When Network Builder is running, you can begin configuring your EPM system by adding a site to the workstation, then adding devices to the site. For larger systems multiple sites are added; one for each network of devices monitored. NOTE: The PMCS ...
Page 66 - Adding Software Nodes; only
Adding Software Nodes Software nodes identify the various software components in the network. Stationless Secondary nodes, although they are physically separate computers, do not run a Communications Server and are therefore not considered Workstations by Network Builder. Instead, Stationless Second...
Page 67 - Adding an Ethernet Site
Adding an Ethernet Site An Ethernet site defines the network connection between the devices and the Workstation(s). You add Ethernet sites to Workstations, then add devices to the sites. To add a new Ethernet site, right-click a Workstation name and choose “Insert: Ethernet site” from the pop-up men...
Page 68 - Set the following communications parameters for the site.
Set the following communications parameters for the site. • Enter the Transmit delay setting (in milliseconds). This setting determines the level of traffic on the network. If the PMCS system is the sole user of the network, set this value to 5 (or less) to maximize performance. Increase the transmi...
Page 69 - Saving and Exiting
Adding Devices (Meters) To add a meter, right-click on the Ethernet site you want to add the meter to, and select Insert Device… from the pop-up menu. The Add Ethernet Device dialog box appears (shown below). Enter the following information: • Choose the meter type from the Type list (Power Measurem...
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