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Installation Guide PDF
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Among the many enhancements of this release is the addition of double Open-Phase Faults Analysis (OPFA) to the
Unbalance Load Flow module. The addition of the OPFA feature is in response to the requirements for the nuclear
power industry to conduct single and double open-phase fault studies which improves plant safety and reliability.
ETAP 12.6 is offered in two new localized language versions: Portuguese and Korean.
Installation Guide
This document provides a step-by-step installation procedure for ETAP 12.6 and the User Guide. The installation
program installs ETAP and all of its components including libraries, example projects, and ETAP help files. It also
installs the ETAP License Manager since all stand-alone and network keys use this service to provide authorization for
ETAP 12.6.
Activation Code
New User: If you are installing the software for the first time, ETAP 12.6 will prompt you for a 36-character Activation
Code which is located on the ETAP 12.6 DVD sleeve.
Existing User: ETAP 12.6 will utilize the same 36-character code as the ETAP 12.5 release. If you cannot locate your
code, please contact your sales representative at sales@etap.com.
License Manager
The ETAP License Manager is installed as part of the ETAP installation program. A separate setup program is provided
to install the ETAP License Manager. ETAP 12.6 License Manager is compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit computers and
earlier versions of ETAP.
License Path Selection ¤¤ ETAP key is not connected to the computer or key
drivers are not installed properly.
¤¤ Verify that the key is securely attached to the
computer. For more details, please refer to Chapter 2
of the ETAP User Guide.
Activation Code
System Requirements ETAP Upgrade and User Support Maintenance
Contract
Operating System (32-bit or 64-bit) All upgrades are automatically provided to users with a valid ETAP Upgrade
xxMicrosoft® Server 2012 (Standard) and User Support Contract (UUC).
xxMicrosoft Windows® 8 & 8.1
(Standard, Professional) The UUC is the most cost-effective way to protect your ETAP investment
xxMicrosoft Windows 7 (SP1) by providing product upgrades and technical support for your ETAP
(Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate) software. Extending your maintenance support agreement will allow you
xxMicrosoft Windows Vista (SP2) the opportunity to apply ETAP’s unique features and sophisticated analysis
(Home Premium, Business, Enterprise)
techniques to all your power system analysis projects. With a valid UUC
xxMicrosoft Windows XP (SP3)
maintenance support agreement, you receive:
(Professional, Home Edition) xx Free version upgrades including automatic shipment of new releases
xxMicrosoft Server 2008 R2 (Standard) xx Unlimited access to user / technical support
xxMicrosoft Server 2008 (Standard)
xx Latest device libraries updates
xxMicrosoft Server 2003 R2 (Standard) (SP2)
xxMicrosoft Server 2003 (Standard) (SP2)
xx Full access to ETAP User FTP and download sites
xx Access to prerelease and beta versions of new products and upgrades
Software Requirements
xxMicrosoft Internet Explorer® 5.01 or higher
xxMicrosoft .NET Framework v3.5 (SP1) User Feedback
xxMicrosoft SQL Server Compact v3.5 (SP2) ETAP is dedicated to providing our customers with a superior product
experience, and user feedback is one of the central elements of this
PC Configuration Requirements commitment. In fact, ETAP is designed based on 95% of user suggestions
xxUSB port (if stand-alone licensing required)
and requests! We invite you to help us make a difference by filling out
a short, single-page feedback form located at etap.com (click on User
xxEthernet port with network access
Feedback Form). All information is confidential and will be used only by the
(if network licensing required)
ETAP engineering and development staff.
xxDVD drive 10 to 80 GB hard disk space
(based on project size, number of buses)
xx19” monitors recommended
ETAP Training
(dual monitors highly recommended)
ETAP University training events include a wide-range of power system
xxRecommended display resolution - 1280x1024
analysis workshops, seminars, and on-site training conducted by Certified
ETAP Instructors. ETAP workshops in the U.S. offer Continuing Education
Recommended Hardware Units (CEUs) and a 10% discount for IEEE members.
100 Bus Projects
xxIntel® Dual/Quad core - 2.0 GHz (or equivalent) Visit etap.com to view the current events schedule. Events are added
xx2 GB RAM throughout the year, so be sure to visit frequently for the latest updates.
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