SCADA for PowerLab

SCADA is an acronym that stands for Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) of
technical processes in real time. In electrical power engineering SCADA is deployed for a
range of operations from power generation, transmission and line protection all the way to
power utilization.

SCADA allows users to:

 Track and enter data as part of technical processes.

 Display readings in real time.
 Modify control signals during processes.
 Automatically control processes.

Recording of multiple measured values permits both future planning and economic
optimization. The system can be remotely controlled by means of local access networks
(LAN).

SCADA Power Engineering Lab is a software program designed for control and monitoring of
power engineering systems. The software provides for real-time display of all measured values
and operating states of the system's instruments. Important parameters and signals can be
controlled by the software.

By means of a data logger, the readings and equipment operating states can be selected, saved,
displayed and evaluated with respect to time, and exported.

A data logger can be used to monitor the system. If the system fails, a data logger with an
Internet connection could, for example, send an alarm message via SMS. Logged data can be
periodically saved to a server for future access.

The built-in SCADA software logger gives you the opportunity to collect physical
measurement data such as power or voltage for a specific time. The recorded data are displayed
in an XY diagram.
 Connection Via Ethernet

The following installation instructions explain how to connect devices to the SCADA system
via Ethernet. This is important when using a SCADA control computer with network access,
the double busbars CO3301-5R/CO3301-5S and other supported equipment such as the power
quality meter CO5127-1S or the human-machine interface (HMI) CO3301-5L.

Note: After this section you will learn how to connect all the equipment to be controlled and
the computers involved without also connecting them to an existing network. The procedure
described here for a dedicated equipment network linked by network switches is the
recommended method.
With the help of the Ethernet adapter LM9056 it is even possible to use this network of
equipment simultaneously with an existing laboratory network by keeping the computers
accessible to the building network via their existing RJ45 ports. A second RJ45 port can then
be used for setting up a parallel lab network.
It is also possible to integrate the lab equipment and computers into a local network if
suitable IT security measures are taken.

Equipment Used for Ethernet Communication

To connect a PC to some equipment by means of an Ethernet link, use the USB-Ethernet

adapter LM9056, the network switch LM9988 and LM9057 patch cables.
Connect the equipment to be controlled to the network switch via its Ethernet port. The switch
should also be connected to the PC. It is possible to connect multiple network switches
together.

LM9056 LM9988 LM9057

Figure 1:
Components for Communication Over Ethernet
After all the equipment has been physically connected together, you can start setting the
communication parameters. The IP address for the Ethernet port of the SCADA control
computer needs to be set with the help of Windows. Those for the various pieces of
equipment need to be set on the devices themselves and in the SCADA software.

Allocation of IP Addresses
et 9

If you have purchased multiple items with Ethernet ports from the Lucas-Nülle power
distribution range, it is recommended that you establish a structured hierarchy of IP addresses C:

assigned to each table or set of equipment. This makes subsequent setting up much easier:

 This configuration is an example for up to 9 different equipment sets/control computers

each involving 9 pieces of equipment.

Configuration of IP address for SCADA Control Computer

The USB-Ethernet adapter and the equipment connected need to be configured in mutually
appropriate fashion for flawless communication via the TCP/IP protocol (Ethernet).

 Assign a fixed IP address in Windows to the network adapter LM9056.

For the IP address of the PC you could use [Link], for example, with a subnet
mask of [Link]
- in this network you would then have the addresses [Link] to [Link]
(excluding the PC's own IP address) available for other equipment.

 Use the following procedure under Windows:

 • Click "Network and Internet" in the control panel window.
• Click "Network and sharing centre".
• Click "Change adapter settings" on the left.
• Alternatively you could run "[Link]" from the Run line in the Start menu.
• Right-click on the USB Ethernet adapter and then choose "Properties".
• Select "TCP/IPv4" and click "Properties".
• Select "Use the following IP address:", fill out the first two fields and leave
"Standard gateway" empty.
• Confirm by clicking OK in the dialog box.
•

Figure 2:
Assigning a Fixed IP Address

Now you have set the IP address for the PC, you should now configure the equipment to be
controlled as described on next page.
 Configuration of Power Quality Meter/HMI (CO5127-1S/CO3301-5L)

Now follow this example to assign an address to a first power quality meter CO5127-1S. Use
address [Link] (by default CO3301-5L/CO5127-1S has the address [Link]
pre-configured)

 Menu -> Settings -> Communication

 IP-ADDR: [Link], SUBNET: [Link]
 Confirm and restart the equipment.
 This procedure also applies to other measuring instruments, such as the Siemens
Sentron PAC4200 etc.
 The next device would then receive the address [Link], etc.

Configuration of SCADA Designer/Viewer with double busbar CO3301-5R/CO3301-5S

 Open the device manager in SCADA by means of the icon on the tool bar or from the
menu under "Diagnostics" → "Device Manager...".

Figure 3:
Device Manager on the SCADA Toolbar

 If the busbar to be controlled is not yet present in the device manager, click "Add..." and
select the busbar CO3301-5R (feeder) or CO3301-5S (coupler)


Figure 4:
SCADA device manager with busbar feeder added
 Now select the Ethernet device to be configured and click "Properties".
 If the device already has a correct IP address, you can enter this directly under
"Device address (IP or name)" and confirm with OK. SCADA will then know what
IP address to use for communication with the device and the configuration of it is
complete.

Figure 5:
Network Configuration for a Device

 If the IP address for the device being configured has not yet been set to the required
setting on the device itself, then click "Configuration".

Figure 6:
In the Device Properties for a Newly added Busbar
  Use "Find Devices" to scan the network for available equipment and select the desired
device from the list.
 When you use "Find Devices", the Windows firewall may ask whether the Lucas-Nülle
SCADA software is to be allowed access according to the rules of the firewall. Allow
access to private and public networks for it to function correctly.

Figure 7:
All SCADA Designer/Viewer Access Via the Windows Firewall

The reason public networks need to be included in the firewall access rules for the SCADA
Designer/Viewer is that usually the control computer and devices are connected in the lab via
network switches which are unconnected to other networks in the building. This type of
infrastructure involves no standard gateway. Windows therefore detects the lab network as a
public network because it is not otherwise known and even if the Windows firewall is
deactivated, it will block all local server ports.

SCADA Designer/Viewer needs to be able to open a port (as a server) for the following
functions:
-"Finding in the network" when seeking CO3301-5R/CO3301-5S double busbar models
-"SCADA Advanced Remote Control Server/Client" components of SCADA Designer/
Viewer. This allows variables and measurements to be shared between various SCADA
instances on one or more computers connected via Ethernet.
 SCADA Viewer/Designer now carries out a search for the double busbars using all the
ports on the computer. The computer and the device to be connected do not have to be
configured for a common sub-network.


Figure 8:
Display of devices detected in a LAN

 Select one of the busbars which has not yet been configured from the list. You can see the
IP address currently allocated to it in brackets next to the name of the device.

Figure 9:
Devices in "Device Manager"
 Identify the busbar to be added by sight by clicking "Identify". All six of the LEDs on the
busbar will then flash simultaneously for several seconds.
 The "Device address (IP)" field shows the current IP address assigned to the busbar. You
can change this address by clicking "Set Address".

Figure 10:
Setting the IP address for a Device

 The IP address and subnet for the control computer can be seen under "Host". Set
the address of the device in accordance with your chosen schema under "Device".
Configure the subnet mask to be the same as the host.
 Confirm the IP address with OK. The busbar will then re-initialize.
 Use the "Friendly Name" field to give the device a more understandable name, e.g.:
 "BB Field 1: Transformer Grid" - BB = Busbar .168.14
 "BB Field 2: Wind power" etc.
 "Set Name" writes this name to the device itself.
 According to the suggested numbering scheme, the IP addresses are as follows:

 The control computer and each of the busbars now have unique IP addresses:
 Figure 11:
All Busbars Configured

Configuration of SCADA Designer/Viewer with Double Busbar CO3301-3R/CO3301-3S

 Open the device manager in SCADA by means of the icon on the tool bar or from the
menu under "Diagnostics" → "Device Manager...".

Figure 12:
"Device Manager" in the SCADA Toolbar

 Now select the Ethernet device to be configured and click "Properties".

 Either enter the IP address for the equipment being configured directly or scan the
network for the relevant device using "Find Devices" and select it from the list.
 The software searches all network ports on the computers for the measuring
instruments. One of these ports must be included in the same network (subnet) as
the instruments themselves.
 The port number should remain configured to "502" .
 The address set in SCADA is stored after saving and the devices themselves also retain
their IP addresses even in the absence of power.
 Figure 13:
Devices in "Device Manager"

If you want to know more about double busbar control by means of soft PLCs, you can have a
look at the accompanying, simple PLC program. It was used to calculate the busbars' apparent
powers, for example. In the SCADA software's "Instruments" menu, you will find a "PLC"
item.

Figure 14:
SCADA Software's PLC Window

In the PLC window, you can modify, test and compile the program code.

 Pressing or F7 translates the current program into machine language.

 Errors and warnings in the PLC program are displayed at the bottom after
compilation.
 Variables and their current contents are displayed on the right after compilation.
  If the PLC program is changed, the SCADA software must be stopped via and
restarted.
 Via the menu Edit/Add variable list, you can use additional devices in the PLC code.
 These devices must have been added previously via in the device manager of
the SCADA main window.
 More information about supported languages (instruction list and structured text) is
provided by the PLC window's online help function.
 The compiler operates according to international standard IEC61131-3.

Connection Via CAN Bus

The following installation instructions explain how connect devices via a CAN bus to the
SCADA system.

Use adapter LM9024 and serial cable LM9040 to connect the PC to devices via a CAN bus.

LM9024 LM9040

Figure 15:
CAN-Bus Adapter LM9024 and LM9040 Serial Cable

 Insert the accompanying driver CD into the CD drive.

 The selection menu should start automatically and you can then install the driver. You
might have to restart the PC afterwards.
 Connect interface adapter LM9024 to a USB port on the PC.
 Connect the interface labelled "CAN" on multi-function relay CO3301-5X via serial cable
LM9040 to adapter LM9024:
 Figure 16:
Multifunction Relay CO3301-5X

Connection Via RS232

Here are the installation instructions for connecting equipment to the SCADA system via
RS232.

In order to connect equipment to a PC via its RS232 port, use the USB-RS232 adapter,
LM9062. If your PC should already be equipped with a suitable serial port, you can use this
instead of the LM9062 adapter.

LM9062 LM9040

Figure 17:
USB Adapter LM9062 and LM9040 Serial Cable
 Put the supplied driver CD in the CD drive.
 Now a selection menu should open automatically and you can then install the necessary
driver. You may have to restart the PC.
 Connect the LM9062 adapter to a free USB port on the PC.
 Connect the port labelled "PARAMETER" on the multi-function relay CO3301-5X by
means of an LM9040 serial cable to the LM9062 adapter:

Figure 18:
Interfaces on the Multifunction Relay CO3301-5X

The serial link can now be used to set parameters for the multi-function relay, CO3301-5X,
with the help of the LeoPC1 software. Operational control is effected directly via the CAN
bus using PowerLab software.

Identifying the COM Port in Windows

 Open Windows' hardware manager.

 This allows you to see the COM port via which the multi-function relay can be accessed.
 More details can be found in the section "Operation of LeoPC1".
 Figure 19:
Address of Serial Port (example)

Connection via RS485

The following installation instructions explain how to connect devices to the SCADA system
via RS485.

 Installation of the USB driver and preparing the Profibus cable.

 Connect double busbar feeders and couplers.
 Connect protective relay with RS485 interface XRS1.
 Connect directional overcurrent protection relay.
 Check the RS485 addresses using SCADA.

Driver installation and cable connection

 To connect the PC with a device using the RS485 interface, use the USB adapter
LM9025.
 Use the CD provided for the installation of the driver.
 Connect the LM9025 to the PC.
 Use the cable cutting tool LM9184 to cut and strip the Profibus cable LM9181 to the right
length and then attach the Profibus connector plugs LM9182.
 Set all of the Profibus plugs to "off"
 Connect the LM9025 to one end of the Profibus cable and set the Profibus plug on
the opposite end to "on".
 LM9025 LM9181 LM9182 LM9184

Figure 20:
Components for RS485

Double Busbar Feeder and Coupler Interconnection

 Set different addresses for each device. In the case of double busbars CO3301-3R and
CO3301-3S, the addresses can be changed directly via the front panel.

Figure 21:
Set Address (Protection Relays)

 Open the Device Manager in SCADA via the toolbar

or the drop-down menu "Diagnostics" → "Device Manager ...".
 To set the RS485 address in SCADA, select the busbar to be set and click on the
properties, then set the same value there as the value given in the hardware.
 Figure 22:
Setting the RS485 Address for a Double Busbar

Protective Relay with Interface Adapter XRS1

The following protective relays use the RS485 interface adapter XRS1 for communication:
Overcurrent relay CO3301-4J, over/undervoltage time delay relay CO3301-4N, directional
power relay CO3301-4G, earth-fault voltage relay CO3301-4K. The overcurrent directional
relay CO3301-4D is dealt with further below.

Protective relays, such as the time overcurrent relay CO3301-4J, are interconnected using
interface adapters XRS1 also via RS485.

Figure 23:
The eight DIP switches for configuration are to the left of the RS485 interface adapter XRS1, located on the
right of the protective relay
The address for the protective relay is set as follows:

1. Connect the supply voltage.

2. Make a note of the current positions of the DIP switches on the relay, then set DIP
switches 1 - 3 on the relay to the ON setting.
3. Make a note of the protective relay's current tripping values and then turn each of the
potentiometers all the way to the right.
4. Set the required address using DIP switches 4 - 8. The address is coded in binary form, as
explained in the table below.

DIP switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Significance ON ON ON 20 21 22 23 24

 Example for address 5: Binary formed from 4 + 1, accordingly the DIP switches 6
and 4 are set to ON.
 Example for address 12: Binary formed from 8 + 4, here the DIP switches 7 and 6
are set to ON

5. Press the test button for about 5 s.

6. Restore the DIP switches and potentiometers to their initial settings.

Directional Time Overcurrent Relay

The directional time overcurrent relay CO3301-4D is programmed via buttons on the front.
The following flow chart provides information about the design of the menu layout:
 Figure 24:
Menu Structure for Directional Time Overcurrent Relay

1. Begin configuration by pressing and holding down SELECT/RESET for 3 s.

2. The address of the protective relay is set to that of the "Serial interface [RS]" (Figure 5).
By using SELECT you can navigate through the menu items one after the other.
3. You can see in Figure 6 how the individual parameters can be changed.

Figure 25:
Changing Parameters
 Checking RS485 Addresses Using SCADA

1. Select "RS485 Relay Server" in the SCADA device manager and click on "Properties".
2. Under Interface, select the RS485 adapter ICPDAS I-7561U USB Serial Converter. Make
sure that the driver for the RS485 adapter has already been installed previously.
3. Click on Scan to find out all the Profibus devices connected to this.
Here you can quickly check whether all of the devices can be accessed at the prescribed
addresses.
 Figure 26:
Select RS485 Relay Server and click on Properties.

Configuration of Protective Equipment

Provided here are set-up instructions for configuring various safety relays within the SCADA
system.

 Start the LN SCADA software and open the template which includes the safety relay in
question. Then open the SCADA device manager:

 Select RS485 and click “Properties”

 Scan for devices and afterwards select the appropriate device from the list. Click
"Parameters..." to open the configuration menu for the relay.
 Figure 27:
Properties dialog box for RS485 relay server in the SCADA Viewer/Designer device manager

Now you can set up the device parameters as described in the experiment instructions.
Parameters are applied as soon as they are entered.

Figure 28:
Example of Modifiable Parameters for Overcurrent Safety Relay CO3301-4J
To start reading out the most current values from the relay press "Start Update". Press "Stop
Update" to stop the cyclic update process again.

Settings/Parameter Changes

Settings can be modified either via the software or directly on the device. The hardware
parameters always include the basic settings. If the parameters for a relay are to be set via the
software, you need to switch over from Panel to PC under Parametrization. One exception
exists for the XR1-IR, where this switch-over is performed automatically. How to change
parameters is described further below under "Software".

A: Hardware

At the hardware level, nearly all SEK protective relays can be set via DIP switches and
potentiometers.

Input in the case of the XR1-IR directional time overcurrent relay is via the buttons. Figures 29
and 30 below explain the input scheme and menu structure.

Figure 29:
Input Scheme for Changing Parameter Values (XR1-IR)
 Figure 30:
Menu structure XR1-IR

B: Software

To set values via the software, select the appropriate, white input field by left-clicking it and
enter the desired value.

Confirm your entry with the Enter key and then click "Device/Set parameter".

This opens a window requesting password entry. Enter the password and confirm with
[Link] the input window closes, the parameters will have been changed.

C: Passwords:

XRI1-IR: ++++
All other relays: 20556
Value Recording

All analog and digital signals acquired by the LN SCADA PLC can be viewed or recorded. To
do this go to the "Instruments" menu of the LN SCADA Designer or LN SCADA Viewer and
select "Logger".

If there is no "Logger" entry, make sure that you have opened a plc file which includes the
SCADA logger and the configured devices which it requires.

Connection via USB

Here are some instructions on how to connect equipment to the SCADA system by means of
USB.

Driver Installation

Some equipment may be controlled via a computer running Windows. This involves the
equipment being connected to the computer by means of a USB link. As a rule, you would
install drivers or control software before connecting the equipment to the computer via the
USB port.

 When using a servo-machine test bench (300 W/1 kW), install the "ActiveServo"
software from the supplied CD.
 When using the multi-function relay CO3301-5W, install the "ToolKit" software
supplied with the relay.
 When using multimeter CO5127-1Z, install the analog/digital multimeter software from
the supplied CD. It is also sufficient to only install our training software LabSoft, if you
wish to choose that option.

Connect the equipment via any free USB port on your computer and wait till the computer has
fully initialised the driver and the equipment itself.

The following installation instructions explain a different way of how connect devices via USB
to the SCADA system.
 Install the USB driver from the CD accompanying the device.
 Connect the device via the USB interface to a free USB port on your PC.
 The device is then detected and identified by Windows.

Configuration of the CO3208-1N7 Photovoltaic Converter

 Open the SCADA Device-Manager via the toolbar.

 Select the "Solar- Bus for Steca Converter" and click "Properties".

 Here select the "USB Serial Port" Interface and click "Scan".

 When the slave - device is detected, click "OK".

 Configuration of the Solar Panel Emulator CO3208-1P on The Solar Panel Virtual
Instrument.

 When you open the solar panel virtual instrument the interface should be already
available.
 If the interface is not installed, select the PS 9000 series Interface and repeat the
initialization.

General Notes on SCADA Connection

Before using the SCADA system for the first time, you need to make a one-time hardware
connection for mutual communication.

In some cases the various devices are connected via different interfaces to the PC. Refer to the
overview below to find out how individual devices should be linked to the PC. The
configuration for each type of connection is described in the corresponding section of this
topic.
Connection via CAN bus

Multi-function relay,
power controller,
CO3301-5X
cos(f)-controller,
synchronisation unit

Multi-function relay,
CO3301-5Y power controller,
cos(f)-controller,
synchronisation unit

Connection via Ethernet

Transformer/Generator
CO3301-4M
differential protection relay

CO3301-5L Generator HMI

Connection via Ethernet

Pumped-storage power
CO3301-5K
station control unit

Power quality meter

CO5127-1S with graphic display
and long-term storage

Double busbar,
3-phase,
CO3301-5R
incoming/outgoing
feeder

Double busbar,
3-phase,
CO3301-5S
incoming/outgoing
feeder
Connection via RS232

Multi-function relay,
power controller,
CO3301-5X
cos(f)-controller,
synchronization unit

CO3301-4L High speed distance

(CO3301-4C) protection relay

Connection via RS485

Double busbar,
3-phase,
CO3301-3R incoming/outgoing
feeder

Double busbar,
CO3301-3S 3-phase,
coupler panel
 Directional
CO3301-4D time overcurrent
relay

Power/directional
CO3301-4G
power relay

CO3301-4J Time overcurrent relay

CO3301-4K Ground fault voltage relay

Time overvoltage/
CO3301-4N
undervoltage relay
 Transformer/Generator
CO3301-4B
differential protection relay

Connection via USB

Analog/digital multimeter,
CO5127-1Z power/power factor meter,
software

Multi-function relay,
power controller,
CO3301-5W
cos(f)-controller,
synchronization unit

3-phase Industrial
CO3208-1N7
Photovoltaic Inverter

Solar panel emulator

CO3208-1P7
1.5 kW / 500 V
 Using SCADA for the PowerLab

The following pages cover:

 Configuration
 Viewer/designer functional features
 Putting the experiments into operation (Viewer/Designer)
 Adapting the SCADA system configuration (Designer)
 Detecting and recording values and signals (Viewer/Designer)
 Legends of the micro-grid logger graphs (Viewer/Designer)

Configuration

Figure 31:
SCADA User Interface for Smart Grid: ESG 1

Run SCADA for PowerLab by clicking the button in LabSoft:

Figure 32:
Starting SCADA in Labsoft
You can find the appropriate configuration file from the start page of the SCADA Viewer for
PowerLab:

Figure 33:
Projects in SCADA Viewer

Viewer/Designer Functional Features

There are two versions of the SCADA for Power Engineering Lab software. The Designer
package (SO4001-3F) permits the entire user interface as well as the equipment integrated
into the specific project to be adapted and edited. The Viewer package (SO4001-3H) enables
the user to open all files created using the Designer software to then carry out automatic and
process control operations as desired.
 Differences between SCADA Viewer and SCADA Designer

SCADA Viewer (SO4001-3H)

SCADA Designer (SO4001-3F)
Toolbar

The window caption shows whether the Designer or the Viewer

program is being used.
The toolbar of the viewer ends with the equipment manager button.
The Viewer starts with the experiment overview while the Designer
program starts with an empty working surface

Distinguishing
Features
 User interface
Expand/reduce equipment User interface
being used Expand/reduce equipment being used
Modify equipment addresses in Modify equipment addresses in the SCADA
What can the SCADA equipment equipment manager (e.g. IP addresses)
be edited? manager (e.g. IP addresses) Signal assignment to the interface
Signal assignment to the PLC program
interface
PLC program

All supported equipment can be added to the

project. This includes (among other things)
the following:
Devices for line and system protection
(RS485)
Diverse meters both 1-phase and
3-phase (Ethernet and USB)
Pumped-storage power station control unit
Equipment selection is Microgrid control unit
Photovoltaic system inverter (USB)
Equipment determined by the Designer, Double busbars (RS485 and Ethernet)
selection i.e. all of the equipment High-voltage DC transmission (HVDC, via
USB)
added to the project file in
Electricity operating module (USB)
the Designer are also
Remote Control Server/Client
available in the Viewer. (Ethernet)
OPC-Client (Ethernet)
IEC 61850-Client (Ethernet)
Signal and data logger
PLC software

Operating time
None One dongle is needed for operation
restriction

If you have purchased the Designer version it suffices to install this. The Viewer is
automatically installed and you can use the Windows start menu to decide which program
version you would like to run. To use the Designer software you need to insert the dongle
included which, however, is not required to operate the Viewer.
 Putting the experiments into operation (Viewer/Designer)

If you have set up a new experiment which also uses the SCADA software there are several
aspects to consider that are important for smooth fault-free operation.

If you have carried out user modifications to the SCADA system configuration file (*.pvc),
it makes sense to save them under a different file. For this use a storage location where you
have write/read permission.
 Adapting the SCADA System Configuration (Designer)

When you perform experiments in accordance with the Lucas-Nülle training courses then it
is sufficient to use the Viewer. Set up the hardware configuration as specified in the
instructions, use the SCADA template provided and proceed as laid out in the training
course.
On the other hand, if you would like to carry out modifications to the standard experiment
set-ups from LN, or even set up a completely new system layout of your own design, then
you need the Designer software version.

Example: Expanding the SCADA configuration by integrating a double busbar feed

For this you already have at your disposal: 4 double busbar rail feeder CO3301-3R or
CO3301-5R and a double busbar coupler CO3301-3S or CO3301-5S.

To be added to this: An additional double busbar feeder CO3301-3R/CO3301-5R.

Expanding the hardware

After the additional double busbar feeder has been inserted into the experiment configuration
stand at the correct location, the wiring must still be completed. The instructions for this only
refers to the wiring required for the control section.

For CO3301-3R Bus bars:

 Supplement the existing profibus by adding an additional plug and connect this to the
feeder. Now it is important to assign a specific address to the feeder. If the existing double
busbar has been assigned the addresses 1-5 then the new feeder receives the address 6.
This is set using the rotary switch on the hardware.
 After doing this check whether all devices can be found on the bus using the addresses
set. To check this, scan for the equipment devices using the RS485-Adapter in the
SCADA device manager . The pages titled Connection via RS485 describe this
process in more detail.
For CO3301-5R Bus bars:

 Connect the double busbar module to the network switch or to the next double busbar
with a free RJ45 port. Now it is important to assign a specific IP address to the feeder.
Make sure that you use a free IP address on the same network where the other existing
bus bars have been configured.
 After doing this check whether all devices can be found. To check this, use the device
manager of the SCADA software. The pages titled Connection via Ethernet describe
this process in more detail.
 Expansion of the hardware is completed when all of the additional terminal connections
like the PE and phase-to-phase lines and /or neutral conductor have been connected on the
feeder

Expanding the software (Example for CO3301-3R)

The scanning procedure serves to check whether the new feeder has already been added to
system configuration file. To do this please click on the menu item Add.. in the main window
of the device manager and select the double busbar feeder CO3301-3R

Download the EPD_1S.pvc file and save it in a folder to which you have writing permission.

Start the SCADA Designer software and open the desired system configuration file. This
system configuration files (*.pvc) can then be found under
<Installationspath_SCADA_for_Power_Engineering_Lab>\Templates. If, for example, you
have the LN double busbars and you wish to modify the standard system layout of the training
course please open the EPD_1S.pvc file in the previously mentioned path.

First of all, activate the matrix lines using the grid symbol from the toolbar.
 Figure 34:
Double busbar system configuration opened in the Designer software

To add the feeder more boxes are needed. Click to the right of the cells in a free area and select
Insert Column. Repeat this step until an additional 4 columns have been added.

Figure 35:
Expanding the SCADA template by inserting columns
You should now have four free columns on the far right side of the window - making the new
Field 6. Now we copy the operating elements of the other double busbar feeder into Field 6.
The next closest feeder is in Field 4, that is why we copy its elements.

Drag and drop element for element from Field 4 to Field 6. Before releasing the elements on
Field 6 remember to press the STRG (CTRL) button - the elements are then copied instead of
just being shifted.

Figure 36:
Field 4 has been copied 1:1 to the right of Field 5

 Now you still have to edit the copied field.

 Begin with the labelling, to do this highlight the individual elements and alter their
designation in the attributes field.
 The three buttons for isolation/power switch control are exported via right click.
Process this file using the Panel Designer (Instruments menu in SCADA)
Afterwards you import the file back into SCADA, again by right clicking on the
field.
  Now reassign the signal allocation: To do this double click on the elements in the
interface. In the subsequent window the previous assignment is shown, carry out the
assignments with the new hardware.
 Edit the PLC-code accordingly.

For every element precisely one box is allocated. The only exceptions apply to images and
Panel Designer elements, these may take up several boxes. These and additional settings can
be found under the View menu, where you can also select the attributes bar.

available analog values of the PLC unit.

Detecting and Recording Values and Signals (Viewer/Designer)

The following topics are covered in this section:

 Displaying digital signals

 Displaying analog values and assigning/inserting/removing Y-axis
 Adjusting the X-axis (time axis)
 Scaling values
 Exporting data

Displaying Digital Signals

Using in the Logger open properties window, select the second tab labelled Status. On the
left all of the equipment configured with SCADA is shown, whose signals can be added per
double click to the list of signals shown on the right. You can also edit the signal name,
sequence, label and representation in the list on the right.
 Figure 37:
Selection of the Digital Signals to be shown in the Logger

Displaying Analog Values and Assigning/Inserting/Removing Y-axis

Again using in the Logger you can also adjust the analog values. The first tab Values
displays all available analog values of the PLC unit.

Operation is just like for digital signals only here you also have to specify a Y-axis on which
the value should be plotted. For this select a value in the list on the right and select a suitable
axis. If you would like to create a new axis press on the "..." button to the right next to the axis
selection. You can also modify or remove an existing axis here in the same fashion. For this
you also have to have the settings for the Y-axis: min/max values, auxiliary lines and line
colours.
 Figure 38:
Selection of the Analog Values to be displayed in the Logger

Figure 39:
Defining Y-axes

Editing the X-axis (Time Axis)

To set the X-axis double click on the diagram and then enter your settings at the x or time axis
(Time). Here you have to specify the displayed range. For example, if you set a maximum time
value of 60 s, for a 2 min measurement you can nevertheless view old values.
 Figure 40:
Setting the Time Axis and Previously Defined Values

Using the tool you can set the measurement frequency. "< 100 ms" means that the
computer records as many measurements as possible, the higher time values stand for the
respective intervals between measured values.

A faster acquisition of measured values means that the control computer's capacity is being
pushed. A value of 100 ms, for example, is a good guideline value when doing smart/
microgrid experiments.

Depending on the measurement acquisition interval you may come up against the recording
limits of your measured values due to memory overflow issues. Use the gear wheel in the
Logger toolbar to optimise how to proceed with further measurements.

Scaling the Values

Start and stop the recording by pressing the button in the toolbar. In the standard setting
you can visualize the measured values taken in the last 60 s, earlier time frames are accessible
via arrow keys below the Y-axis (Figure 42)
 Figure 41:
SCADA Logger After One Measurement Sequence

Figure 42:
Scrolling Along the Time Axis

 Using the try square tool you can scale the plotted graphs.
 Using the down arrow next to the try square you can select the referential Y-axis for
scaling - this involves the reference values y1, y2, Δy (Figure 43), number columns
on the left).
  Slide around the newly arrived two horizontal and two vertical axes in the graph
which you wish to scale.

Figure 43:
Example: Scaling the Voltage Drop During Increasing Load

Data Export

Using the File/Export menu you have the possibility to export the measured data. To do this
select the image or the pure data form. You can specify either the Windows clipboard or the
file system as the receiver.
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