Communications Program: Instructions Manual

Communications Program
Instructions Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Description and Start
1.1 Functions .................................................................................................... 1.1-1

1.1.1 Introduction to the Zivercom® Communications Program........................... 1.1-2
1.1.2 Functions ..................................................................................................... 1.1-2
1.1.2.a Information Access and Display .................................................................. 1.1-2
1.1.2.b Settings and I/O Modification ....................................................................... 1.1-2
1.1.2.c Local Operations.......................................................................................... 1.1-2
1.1.2.d Settings Editor ............................................................................................. 1.1-2
1.1.2.e Database...................................................................................................... 1.1-3
1.1.2.f Intuitive Interface ......................................................................................... 1.1-3
1.1.3 Establishing a Connection via PC ............................................................... 1.1-3
1.2 Getting Started ........................................................................................... 1.2-1

1.2.1 Minimum System Requirements .................................................................. 1.2-2
1.2.2 Installation Preparation ................................................................................ 1.2-2
1.2.3 Zivercom® Program Installation .................................................................. 1.2-2
1.2.3.a Program Startup .......................................................................................... 1.2-2
1.2.4 Initial Screen ................................................................................................ 1.2-3
1.2.5 Method of Operation .................................................................................... 1.2-3
1.3 Users, Communications and Substations Configuration...................... 1.3-1

1.3.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 1.3-2
1.3.2 Users............................................................................................................ 1.3-2
1.3.2.a Adding and Removing Users ....................................................................... 1.3-3
1.3.2.b Changing the Super User ............................................................................ 1.3-3
1.3.2.c Access Level Description............................................................................. 1.3-3
1.3.3 Substation Configuration ............................................................................. 1.3-3
1.3.4 Communications Configuration ................................................................... 1.3-4
Chapter 2. Application Development
2.1 Local Connection....................................................................................... 2.1-1

2.1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 2.1-2
2.1.2 Relay Status Screen .................................................................................... 2.1-3
2.1.2.a Description ................................................................................................... 2.1-4
2.1.2.b Operations ................................................................................................... 2.1-5
2.1.3 Settings ........................................................................................................ 2.1-6
2.1.3.a List of Settings ............................................................................................. 2.1-6
2.1.3.b Settings Reports .......................................................................................... 2.1-8
2.1.3.c Oscillography Settings ................................................................................. 2.1-8
2.1.3.d Configuration ............................................................................................... 2.1-9
2.1.3.e Activate Group ............................................................................................. 2.1-9
2.1.3.f User Curve ................................................................................................... 2.1-10
2.1.4 Changing and Managing Settings ............................................................... 2.1-10
2.1.4.a Button Functions .......................................................................................... 2.1-10
2.1.4.b Numeric Control Fields ................................................................................ 2.1-12
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2.1.4.c Verification Boxes ........................................................................................ 2.1-12

2.1.4.d Pull-Down Menus ......................................................................................... 2.1-12
2.1.4.e Settings for Inputs, Outputs and LEDs ........................................................ 2.1-12
2.1.4.f Software Masks and Logic ........................................................................... 2.1-16
2.1.4.g Settings Screens .......................................................................................... 2.1-16
2.1.5 Records ........................................................................................................ 2.1-21
2.1.5.a Event Records.............................................................................................. 2.1-21
2.1.5.b Fault Reports................................................................................................ 2.1-23
2.1.5.c Historical Records ........................................................................................ 2.1-23
2.1.5.d Oscillography Records ................................................................................. 2.1-24
2.2 Remote Connection ................................................................................... 2.2-1

2.2.1 Starting a Remote Connection ..................................................................... 2.2-2
2.2.2 Equipment Number ...................................................................................... 2.2-3
2.2.3 Relay Status ................................................................................................. 2.2-3
2.3 Emulation .................................................................................................... 2.3-1

2.3.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 2.3-2
2.3.2 Emulation Mode ........................................................................................... 2.3-2
2.3.2.a Lists of Settings ............................................................................................ 2.3-3
2.3.2.b Settings Windows ........................................................................................ 2.3-3
2.3.2.c Displaying Records ...................................................................................... 2.3-3
2.4 Oscillo Viewer ............................................................................................ 2.4-1

2.4.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 2.4-2
2.4.2 Structure of the Application .......................................................................... 2.4-2
2.4.3 Operational Modes ....................................................................................... 2.4-3
2.4.4 Main Menu ................................................................................................... 2.4-4
2.4.4.a File Menu ..................................................................................................... 2.4-4
2.4.4.b Edit Menu ..................................................................................................... 2.4-4
2.4.4.c View Menu ................................................................................................... 2.4-5
2.4.4.d Tools Menu: Phasor Calculation .................................................................. 2.4-5
2.4.4.e Configuration Menu ...................................................................................... 2.4-6
2.4.4.f Window Menu .............................................................................................. 2.4-6
2.4.4.g Help Menu .................................................................................................... 2.4-6
2.4.5 File Explorer ................................................................................................. 2.4-7
2.4.6 Channel Information ..................................................................................... 2.4-8
2.4.6.a Selecting Oscillos ......................................................................................... 2.4-8
2.4.6.b Selecting Graphs ......................................................................................... 2.4-8
2.4.6.c Selecting Channels ...................................................................................... 2.4-9
2.4.7 Graphic Zone ............................................................................................... 2.4-10
2.4.7.a Graphic Zone Tools Edition ......................................................................... 2.4-10
2.4.7.b Zoom ............................................................................................................ 2.4-10
2.4.7.c Pan ............................................................................................................... 2.4-10
2.4.7.d Information ................................................................................................... 2.4-10
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Chapter 1
Description and
Start
Content
1.1 Functions
1.2 Getting Started
1.3 Users, Communications and Substations Configuration
1.1 Functions

1.1.1 Introduction to the Zivercom® Communications Program ....................................... 1.1-2
1.1.2 Functions ................................................................................................................. 1.1-2
1.1.2.a Information Access and Display ......................................................................... 1.1-2
1.1.2.b Settings and I/O Modification .............................................................................. 1.1-2
1.1.2.c Local Operations................................................................................................. 1.1-2
1.1.2.d Settings Editor .................................................................................................... 1.1-2
1.1.2.e Database............................................................................................................. 1.1-3
1.1.2.f Intuitive Interface ................................................................................................ 1.1-3
1.1.3 Establishing a Connection via PC............................................................................ 1.1-3
This manual is intended to serve as a reference and users guide for the WINDOWS® based
Zivercom® communications software program.
1.1.1 Introduction to the Zivercom® Communications Program

The Zivercom® communications software program is designed for direct dialogue with ZIV
protection, control and metering terminal units via a connection from a personal computer,
either directly through the local port or remotely with the use of a modem. This manual serves
as a generic users guide for the communications software program Zivercom®. While many of
the software screens depicted in this instruction manual are for the feeder protection model
#IRD-B, the same software structure and navigation applies to all models.
The Zivercom® program provides easy, user-friendly access to the information available within
the ZIV terminal units involved in the dialogue, as well as a means to modify the settings and to
collect stored data and records.
1.1.2 Functions
1.1.2.a Information Access and Display
The program can display of all the information in the terminal unit, such as:
- Status of the associated equipment and related position (breakers, sectionalizers, etc.)
- Terminal unit alarms (microprocessor, clock, A/D converters, etc.)
- Events, fault reports and oscillography.
- History of the measured values (current, voltage, power, etc.)
1.1.2.b Settings and I/O Modification

The Zivercom® software program is capable of modifying the corresponding parameters:
- Settings: all associated protection setting values within the terminal unit such as pickup
of the protection units, selection of curve type, etc.
- I/O Assignments: programming of output contacts, LED targets and status contact
inputs.
1.1.2.c Local Operations

A setting within the terminal unit will dictate whether remote operations may be performed on
associated elements (breakers, sectionalizers, etc.) via the Zivercom® software.
1.1.2.d Settings Editor

The Zivercom® software allows off-line creation and edition of different settings groups. Later,
once connected, these settings can be sent to the terminal unit in a single uploaded file.
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1.1.2.e Database
®
Zivercom manages several databases during operation. The primary databases are:
- Settings.
- Equipment addresses.
- Substations (or installations).
- Users.
- Passwords.
1.1.2.f Intuitive Interface

The Zivercom® software incorporates an intuitive interface with user-friendly features to assist
users not familiarized with the system such as:
- Flexible settings file uploading that allows a user to upload all settings files to a terminal
unit with a single command.
- Graphical interface settings screens eliminate the need to edit settings in a text editor.
1.1.3 Establishing a Connection via PC

The following characteristics are required to establish a connection between a PC and a
terminal unit:
- Serial RS232 port at 4800 bps for direct connection to the local port of the terminal unit or
any selectable speed for remote port connection via modem.
- Hayes modem control, V.25 compatible for remote port connection.
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1.2 Getting Started

1.2.1 Minimum System Requirements .............................................................................. 1.2-2
1.2.2 Installation Preparation ............................................................................................ 1.2-2
1.2.3 Zivercom® Program Installation .............................................................................. 1.2-2
1.2.3.a Program Startup ................................................................................................. 1.2-2
1.2.4 Initial Screen ............................................................................................................ 1.2-3
1.2.5 Method of Operation ................................................................................................ 1.2-3
1.2.1 Minimum System Requirements

The minimum PC specifications required to run the Zivercom® software application are:
- 8Mb RAM memory (16Mb recommended).

- Windows* version 3.1 or higher.
- 40Mb of free hard disk space.
- 1 available serial port.
- 640x480 VGA card (800x600 recommended).
- VGA color Monitor.
1.2.2 Installation Preparation

Before beginning the Zivercom® installation, ensure that the specified requirements in the
previous section are met, noting that the program itself requires approximately 35 Mb of hard
disk space.
1.2.3 Zivercom® Program Installation

The Zivercom® program is provided on a CD ROM for installation on a PC.
To begin the installation, insert the CD ROM. The CD ROM is structured as a group of
sequentially numbered folders. Execute the setup.exe file located in the folder labeled Disk 1.
During the installation process the program provides the option of selecting the directory to
install the program. By default, the directory named Zivercom will be created in drive C
(directory name and location can be modified). In the same manner, the Zivercom® installation
program will create by default, a group in the Windows Start Menu named Zivercom. This can
also be modified.
1.2.3.a Program Startup

Once the Zivercom® program is installed, start the application by double clicking the mouse on
the Zivercom icon.
The program initializes with a screen depicting the version, the serial number, etc of the
program. Clicking the Accept button passes the user to the next screen, represented on the
following page.
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1.2 Getting Started
A user name and

passwords are required
to access the program.
The default settings
established for the Super
User, at the time of
delivery of the program,
are indicated below:
User: ZIVERCOM
Password: ZIV
The user name and the password should be entered in lower case letters (the user name will
appear in upper case letters regardless of case). Once the user name field has been filled,
press the tab or enter key to advance to the password field, or do this directly with the mouse.
If the user name is incorrect, the following screen will

appear in the upper right side of the screen:
If the password is entered incorrectly the message will

be:
1.2.4 Initial Screen

Once the log in has been successfully
performed, the program displays the pull-
down menu bar depicted at the right.
Located on the menu bar are the following
options:
- Quit: Exits the Zivercom® program.

- Configuration: Displays a menu with the configuration options for Users,
Communications and Substations (Installations).
- Connection: This menu allows the user to connect to the equipment in Local, Remote, or
Emulation mode.
1.2.5 Method of Operation

In all of the program screens you can select the desired options in two different ways:
1. Using the mouse. Options are chosen by clicking on the desired option.
2. Using the keyboard. To select an option from the menu bar, press the ALT key.
Navigation through the menus may be performed by using keyboard arrow keys and the
Enter key or typing the letters that are underlined in each pull-down menu.
Using the tab key allows navigation throughout the Zivercom® software fields without the use of
a mouse. Pressing the Enter key on the keyboard is the equivalent to clicking the mouse.
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1.3 Users, Communications
and Substations
Configuration

1.3.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1.3-2
1.3.2 Users ........................................................................................................................ 1.3-2
1.3.2.a Adding and Removing Users .............................................................................. 1.3-3
1.3.2.b Changing the Super User ................................................................................... 1.3-3
1.3.2.c Access Level Description.................................................................................... 1.3-3
1.3.3 Substation Configuration ......................................................................................... 1.3-3
1.3.4 Communications Configuration................................................................................ 1.3-4
1.3.1 Introduction
Selecting Configuration from the initial
screen menu, displays the pull-down menu
depicted at the right.
Selecting the first option, Users, defines the

various users with corresponding passwords
and levels of access.
The Substations option is used to define the substation and installation parameters in order to
connect remotely via a modem.
The Communications option is used to establish the communications parameters between the
terminal unit and the PC.
1.3.2 Users
Having selected the first option, Users, within the Configuration menu, accesses the screen
for user records, in which the user data fields and access levels are found.
The User’s Data dialog box indicates the password necessary to access the program for each
registered user. Scrolling, using the forward or backward buttons (located on the right side of
the screen), displays the log in data specific to each user.
Only one Super User

may exist in the
Zivercom® program.
The Super User has the
sole discretion of adding
new users as well as
removing registered
users.
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1.3 Users, Communications and Substations Configuration
1.3.2.a Adding and Removing Users

To add a new user click the New button and all the fields will become blank. Fill the blank fields
with the appropriate data and click the Add button.
To delete a user, scroll with the forward or backward buttons to locate the user to be removed.
Once located, click the Delete button and the user will be deleted from the database.
1.3.2.b Changing the Super User

To change the name and password of the Super User proceed in the following manner: locate
the entry in which the data corresponding to the Super User is, change the User and Password
fields and click the Add button.
1.3.2.c Access Level Description

There are four different levels of access within the Zivercom® program. Each user will have at
least one assigned level, as any user may be assigned access to more than one level. The
access levels are:
1. Information: Permits only the display of terminal unit information.

2. Modification: Permits the user the change terminal unit settings.
3. Operations: Permits the user to execute operations.
4. Super User: Permits access to all levels and user database within the Zivercom®
program.
1.3.3 Substation Configuration

Selecting the second option of the Configuration menu, Substations, accesses the following
screen:
In the Substation Data

dialog box, the
substation name and
associated telephone
number are indicated for
connection via modem.
The REMARKS field is
available to include
information that is
specific at each
installation. These
comments are strictly for
informational use.
In the Communications
dialog box, the following
information should be
indicated:
1. Communication speed of the substation (between 300 and 19200 baud).

2. Command string (if required) of the associated modem.
Scrolling with the forward or backward buttons (located on the right side of the screen) displays
the reference data of each substation.
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• Add Substations
To add new substations click the New button and all of the fields will become blank. Fill the
blank fields with the appropriate data and click the Add button.
• Delete Substations
To remove a substation click the Delete button after the substation is selected.
1.3.4 Communications Configuration

The third option within the
Configuration menu,
Communications, accesses the
screen shown below, where
communications settings between the
PC and terminal unit are located.
The data fields for Communications

Configuration are the following:
• Communications Data
- Communications Port that the
computer will utilize to
communicate.
- Communications Speed
between the PC and the
equipment.
- Parity.
- Stop Bit.
Accessing through the front RS232 port, the communications data is fixed as follows:
Speed 4800 bps.

Parity Even.
Stop Bit 1 bit.
• Modem Data
- Modem: Hayes, V.25 or automatic.
- Dialing Mode: Tone, pulse or automatic.
- Command: Modem specific (if required).
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Chapter 2
Application
Development
Content
2.1 Local Connection

2.2 Remote Connection
2.3 Emulation
2.4 Oscillo Viewer

2.1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 2.1-2
2.1.2 Relay Status Screen ................................................................................................ 2.1-3
2.1.2.a Description .......................................................................................................... 2.1-4
2.1.2.b Operations .......................................................................................................... 2.1-5
2.1.3 Settings .................................................................................................................... 2.1-6
2.1.3.a List of Settings .................................................................................................... 2.1-6
2.1.3.b Settings Reports ................................................................................................. 2.1-8
2.1.3.c Oscillography Settings ........................................................................................ 2.1-8
2.1.3.d Configuration ...................................................................................................... 2.1-9
2.1.3.e Activate Group .................................................................................................... 2.1-9
2.1.3.f User Curve ........................................................................................................ 2.1-10
2.1.4 Changing and Managing Settings.......................................................................... 2.1-10
2.1.4.a Button Functions ............................................................................................... 2.1-10
2.1.4.b Numeric Control Fields ..................................................................................... 2.1-12
2.1.4.c Verification Boxes ............................................................................................. 2.1-12
2.1.4.d Pull-Down Menus.............................................................................................. 2.1-12
2.1.4.e Settings for Inputs, Outputs and LEDs ............................................................. 2.1-12
2.1.4.f Software Masks and Logic................................................................................ 2.1-16
2.1.4.g Settings Screens............................................................................................... 2.1-16
2.1.5 Records .................................................................................................................. 2.1-21
2.1.5.a Event Records .................................................................................................. 2.1-21
2.1.5.b Fault Reports .................................................................................................... 2.1-23
2.1.5.c Historical Records............................................................................................. 2.1-23
2.1.5.d Oscillography Records...................................................................................... 2.1-24
2.1.1 Introduction
From the initial screen, select the
Connection option, which displays the
menu depicted at the right. Selecting the
first option, Local, displays the next screen
shown.
The Substation field provides a means of

labeling terminal units located within various
substations in order to organize the data and
records in the corresponding Zivercom®
database. The database storage allows the
user to view data and records without the
need of a local connection to the equipment
at a later time.
The Equipment Number field provides a

means of addressing each terminal unit in
order to save the data and records to a
corresponding database.
When connecting locally, the majority of the terminal units will communicate if an equipment
number is not indicated. Still, there are a few exceptions where the equipment number is
required to communicate.
Once the required data is entered click the

OK button. When the connection is made
successfully, the Relay Status screen will
appear. In the event that the connection is
not made the following message will appear:
Should this occur, ensure the accuracy of the configuration data for the communications and
PC, as well as the integrity of the null modem connection cable.
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2.1.2 Relay Status Screen

After establishing a local connection (direct connection not via modem), the following screen is
displayed which varies slightly depending on the function of the terminal unit. As an example,
this specific screen is representative of the 8BCD-G model.
The Relay Status screen, displays metering, equipment status, targets and alarms. The
header displays connection type (Local) and the model (8BCD-G) of the connected unit.
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2.1.2.a Description
Once connected to the equipment the Relay Status screen will contain a “snap shot” of the
data relative to the moment that the connection was produced.
The following data are displayed in the Relay Status screen:
- Upper Zone The substation location of the terminal unit.

The model number of the terminal unit.
The equipment number of the terminal unit.
- Central Zone Various data specific for each terminal unit model appears such as:
measurements of current, voltage, etc. and the status of equipment
position.
Other general data are:
- Status of the historical events, faults, metering, etc. A red target on the screen signifies
there are records within the terminal unit.
- Status of the equipment’s internal alarms: green target - no alarm, red target - alarm.
- Indication of the associated Bay position (number) and the Line (name).
- Date and time of the connected equipment (upper) and date and time of the PC (lower).
The clock icon button is used to send the time of the system to the terminal unit.
- Visual targets of the last trip/result. A red target signifies that the element was the last
element tripped.
- Lower Zone ZIV logo

Status of the connection: Local (front port), Test or Remote (rear port).
Clicking the Cyclical button refreshes the information on the screen
continuously, but it is not possible to perform any operation. To
deactivate this state, press any keyboard key.
Comm. Reset button: reestablishes lost communication.
Status button: similar to the cyclical button but the information
refreshes on the screen only once.
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2.1.2.b Operations
From the Relay Status screen, it is possible to perform operations to various elements
associated with the terminal unit, such as the breaker and recloser, provided that remote
operations have been authorized by the terminal unit, and that the user has access permission
to perform operations.
• Open / Close Breaker
When the breaker is closed (in red), click the
mouse over the Breaker element and the
following screen will appear.
Selecting Open and clicking the OK button,

will open the breaker. The Relay Status
screen will depict the new status of the
breaker in green. In the event that the
operation was not executed, or there was a
long delay, the following message will
appear:
OPENING BREAKER ERROR!

• Recloser Block / Unblock
To leave the state of recloser unblocked,
click with the mouse on the Recloser
element, and the screen at right will appear.
Selecting Block and clicking the OK button

will place the recloser in the Blocked state.
The Relay Status screen will depict the new
status of the recloser in red.
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2.1.3 Settings
Selecting Settings from the pull-down menu of the Relay
Status screen, displays the corresponding submenu depicted
at the right.
The menu is divided in to three groups or blocks. The first

block of the menu is common to all terminal units. The two last
blocks (those that start with Oscillography settings and
General settings respectively) will vary depending on the model
represented and its respective features and functions.
2.1.3.a List of Settings

Selecting List of Settings displays a screen that depicts the list
of settings in the database, specifically, Code, Model and
Description.
Double clicking with the

mouse on one of the lists
shown in the Available
Lists field, will display
the list in the Selected
List field. Checked
verification boxes located
in the Settings in List
section will indicate
which settings categories
are included in the
specific settings list
selected.
• Send Settings
Clicking the Send button, situated in the lower left part of the screen, will send an entire list of
settings to a terminal unit provided that the PC and terminal unit are connected.
It is possible to send only certain settings, as opposed to all settings contained in the list. To do
this, remove selected settings categories from the list by clicking on the corresponding
verification box (removes check mark) of Settings in List. This will send only the settings that
are marked.
A pull-down list located to the left of some settings groups indicates the number of saved setting
groups. An asterisk denotes sending all the settings groups. A number (n) denotes sending
only the group n.
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• Delete Settings List

To eliminate a list of settings from the database, select the list and click the Delete List button.
After a confirmation message, the selected settings list will be deleted.
• Setting List Operations
The management of the Settings Lists can be performed on the hard disk drive of the
computer or on external disks (diskettes). The program creates subdirectories to organize the
Settings Lists to correspond to the various terminal unit models.
Creating or Updating Settings Lists Disks
Once a settings list is available on the screen, it can be saved to a
disk by selecting the appropriate Object Disk (in the upper right part
of the screen).
- Create: Once the settings list and Create option are selected,
click the Create Disk button. The program verifies the
presence of a disk in the corresponding drive. Keep in mind
that the program will overwrite other settings lists
previously created on the Destination Drive for that model.
- Update: Once the settings list and the Update option have
been selected, click the Update Disk button. The program
verifies the presence of a disk in the corresponding drive. In
the event that the program saves the selected settings list along
with those previously created, it will overwrite the settings
lists that have the same code in the destination drive.
Retrieving Lists
Select the drive location under Source Disk where the settings list
files have been previously saved (the options are: Disk (hard drive),
Disk A, Disk B) and click the Read Disk button. This will display the
settings lists on the screen and allow access to all settings lists
located on the selected disk until another disk is selected.
It is also possible to retrieve the settings lists contained in diskettes and send them to the hard
disk of the computer. To do this, select the drive location under Source Disk where the
settings list files have been previously saved. Click Read Disk to display the settings lists
contained on the drive. Select the desired list and click the Update List button with the
appropriate drive letter selected. This will create new settings lists or overwrite those of the
same code.
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2.1.3.b Settings Reports

Selecting the Settings Reports
option, displays the following
submenus depicted at the right.
This option allows the settings report

to be displayed on the screen or to be
printed to a local printer. All terminal
unit settings for each settings group
may be displayed.
2.1.3.c Oscillography Settings

This option will be
activated only if the
connected terminal unit
has the optional
oscillography function.
The Oscillography
Settings screen is
• Channel Selection
Allows the selection of recorded oscillography data channels. Each channel corresponds to a
recorded analog magnitude that will vary in function with respect to the connected model.
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• Oscillography Logic Settings

The different fields associated with logic settings are:
- Pre-Pickup Time: This setting allows the user to define the number of cycles recorded
before the oscillographic Start function. The range is between 1 and 2.
- Record Length: Determines, when the Fixed Time mode is selected, the number of
cycles to record after the activation of the oscillographic Start function. The range is 20-
300 cycles.
- Trigger Mode: The following trigger modes are:
0. Fixed Time Mode (Fixed Time enabled) - Recorded data is stored whenever the Start
Function is activated and continues for a time determined by the Record Length
setting.
Variable Time Mode (Fixed Time disabled) - Recorded data is stored whenever the
Start Function is activated.
Pre-Fault Data is stored in both cases.
1. Fixed Time Mode - Recorded data, plus pre-fault data, is stored in memory only if a
trip occurs within the time set for the Record Length. If a trip occurs after this time
has expired, no record is stored.
Variable Time Mode - Recorded data, plus prefault data, is stored only if a trip occurs
within the time while the start function is active. If a trip occurs after this time has
expired, no record is stored.
2. Fixed Time Mode - If a trip occurs during the time set for the Record Length, recorded
data will be stored (after the Start Function is activated) up to the time the trip occurs,
plus the time set for the Record Length. If no trip occurs within the time set for the
Record Length, only 4 cycles of recorded data will be stored after the Start Function
is activated. Pre-fault data is stored in both cases.
Variable Time Mode - If no trip occurs while the Start Function remains active, only 4
cycles of recorded data will be stored after the Start Function is activated. If a trip
occurs while the Start Function is active, recorded data will be stored during the whole
time the Start Function remains active in addition to the pre-fault data.
- Fixed Time: The oscillography has two modes of operation that refer to the record time.
When Fixed Time is enabled, the recording time (cycles saved after the Start Function) is
determined by the Record Length setting. When the Fixed Time setting is disabled,
information is saved during the entire time that the Oscillography Start Function is active.
- Overwrite: If this setting is disabled, once the oscillography memory is full, it will save no
more records. If the Overwrite setting is enabled, the next oscillographic record will be
saved in the place of the oldest record, which will be erased.
• Oscillography Trigger Elements
This dialog box allows selection of protection elements that will trigger the Oscillography Start
Function. When an element is enabled (verification box checked), it will trigger the
Oscillography Start Function when the element is activated.
2.1.3.d Configuration
The Configuration settings are only present for terminal units without a front panel display, and
refer to the communications setting. The Configuration screen offers the following adjustable
options: Equipment Number, Baud Rate, Stop Bits and Parity.
2.1.3.e Activate Group

Of the three settings groups that are incorporated into each unit, only one may be active at a
time. The user can enable any one of the three settings groups from this menu.
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2.1.3.f User Curve

Along with the standard time element trip
curves (Inverse, Very Inverse, Extremely
Inverse and Fixed Time), some terminal
units also incorporate a User Curve. Once
this option is selected, the program displays
the screen depicted in the figure to the right.
Curve selection can be made from

previously generated and saved curves, and
sent to a terminal unit by clicking the Send
button.
2.1.4 Changing and Managing Settings

After the User Curve option, the third block of settings in the
menu contains all the protection settings for the terminal unit.
The specific layout of this third block will depend on the specific
terminal unit model. There may also be options in the menu
that are inactive, or do not pertain to the connected terminal
unit, or cannot be configured.
Using the example of the #IRD-B terminal unit, the settings

menu that is depicted at the right demonstrates how the
Configuration option is not active, indicating that this specific
model does not have this function available.
Consequently, the screens from which menu options are

selected will vary in function with the equipment. In the
following sections the setting modes and button functions will
be explained and examples screens will be shown.
2.1.4.a Button Functions

The basic operation and
navigation of Zivercom®
buttons as depicted in
the following screens are
identical to all software
screens. As an example,
the button functions and
operations of the
Recloser Settings
screen is described for
the #IRD-B model.
The upper part of the

screen displays the
Substation name, the
Model number, the
equipment Number, the
active settings Group
and the settings List,
and is also common to all
the screens.
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The Add button allows the user to add the

settings on the screen to a Settings List.
The Add button can also be used to create
a new settings list, composed only of the
newly created settings. To do this, assign a
code (maximum 4 digits) and a description,
and then click the OK button.
Creating an entire Settings List in this

manner requires Adding the settings from
each settings screen, repeating the above
procedure for each time.
The New button allows the creation of a new

group of settings that can be sent to the unit
or added to the settings list. After clicking this button the fields display the default setting
values, which the user can modify as necessary.
The Delete button is used to eliminate a

selected group of settings. After a request is
made to eliminate a group of settings, the
program asks for verification of the delete
operation.
Clicking the Collect button displays the

settings of the connected terminal unit
specific to the present viewable screen.
Once any group of settings is created, the

settings file can be sent directly to the
connected terminal unit by clicking the Send
button. The program asks for confirmation
to avoid the accidental uploading of settings
files.
The Exit button is used to escape from any settings screen and return to the Relay Status
screen, from which other menu options may be selected.
The Forward and Backward buttons display the available settings corresponding to the settings
files within the database along with also displaying the actual edited settings on the screen.
When the settings displayed on the screen originate from the database, the tag on the lower
right side of the screen will display DBASE in red. To display the settings values stored in the
terminal unit again, click Collect and the tag will toggle to display RELAY in blue.
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2.1.4.b Numeric Control Fields

The settings for the numeric values are adjusted in the
screen using numeric control fields. These fields allow
data entry in two ways: entering the values directly in the
field using the keyboard, or incrementing the values by
clicking on the up and down arrows.
The program is designed to avoid entering erroneous, out

of range settings. A warning sound is emitted and pop-
up warning window is displayed in the upper right part of
the screen depicting the correct setting range. When
incrementing the values using a mouse, the operation is
simply blocked when the setting range is surpassed in
either direction.
2.1.4.c Verification Boxes

The verification boxes are a setting method to indicate
whether the option is activated or deactivated. A click of
the mouse over the box makes a checkmark appear or
disappear. When the option is activated the checkmark
appears, and when it is deactivated, the box is blank.
2.1.4.d Pull-Down Menus

The figure at right depicts a pull-down menu as an
additional setting method of the program. Clicking on the
inverted triangle displays a list with possible options.
Selecting the desired option with the mouse will display
the option in the visible pull-down menu window.
2.1.4.e Settings for Inputs, Outputs and LEDs

The configuration both for the inputs and the outputs and LEDs of the terminal unit can only be
done via local connection (except for the models TPI-A, B and C; FGI-A and SCI, which may be
modified in remote mode). Additionally, to change Input, Output and LED settings, access to
the Input Configuration and Output Configuration terminal unit HMI options will be required
(located within the HMI Configuration menu). In either case, the message displayed in the
Zivercom® software is the following: TO MODIFY, ACCESS THROUGH THE LOCAL PORT.
This step is necessary for any change in the configuration of inputs, outputs and LEDs of the
terminal unit.
Attempts to configure the inputs or outputs

and LEDs without accessing the Input Con-
figuration and Output Configuration HMI
options will prompt Zivercom® to display the
following error message.
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• Input Configuration
A pull-down menu above
the Input settings
displays the board
number where input
settings are being
modified. This menu is
only active for terminal
units that have more than
one input/output board.
This setting allows the
user to view or modify
the inputs of any PC
board.
The physical inputs are numbered 1 through 8. The number of physical inputs varies by model,
ranging from 3 to 16. All physical inputs can be associated with a number of logical inputs.
Modification of the logical input assignments, relative to the physical inputs, is performed by
clicking on the field corresponding to each input.
This action will display all

logical inputs associated
to the physical input.
Clicking again over any
logical input will display
the Connection screen
where the remaining
unassigned logical inputs
are located.
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The field on the left displays the

unassigned logical inputs and the field
on the right displays the logical inputs
that are assigned to that physical
input. Clicking the Connect button,
assigns the selected logical input (in
blue) to the physical input. The
Disconnect button eliminates the
assignment of the selected logical
input (in blue) in the field on the right.
The Disconnect All button eliminates
all of the assignments made to the
physical input.
Once all of the input connections have been made, clicking the Exit button will return to the user
to the Status Contact Input Screen. Clicking on a modified physical input will display the new
assignments on the screen. After all the input assignments have been made, clicking the Send
button will begin the uploading process of the new input configuration to the terminal unit.
• Configuration of Outputs and LEDs
The configuration of both
the outputs and LEDs is
done from the Auxiliary
Contact Output Screen,
which is displayed after
selecting the Outputs
and LEDs option from
the Settings menu. In
the upper part there is a
pull-down menu labeled
Output Number.
Accessing this pull-down
menu reveals each
physical output number
and the corresponding
signals and logic
associated with it.
The graphical scheme of this screen has two blocks, each one capable of eight possible logic
signals. The signals in the first block will be summed into an OR gate (a lone active signal
activates the output). The signals in the second block will be summed into an AND gate (all
signals must be active to activate the output). The outputs of these two gates will then be
summed into either an OR gate or an AND gate. This scheme allows the user a wide array of
flexible logical output assignments where the final output may be pulsed.
The basic operation of the pulse mode is as follows:
- Pulse Mode Disabled: Adjusting the PULSE time to 0 indicates that the physical output
stays active while the forcing function from the signal remains activate.
- -Pulse Mode Enabled: Adjusting the PULSE time to any number other than 0 indicates
that the physical output is only active for the duration of the PULSE time regardless of the
state of the forcing function signal.
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Each logical signal may also be inverted. Check the Inverted verification box adjacent to the
desired signal to activate the output when the signal is NOT present.
Note: It is possible to assign the same logical signal to more than one physical output.
Modification of the Logical Output Assignments

Clicking the button to the left of any of
the logical outputs displays the
Connections screen where logical
output assignments are made. The
screen has two fields similar to the
logical input assignment screen. The
left field contains available logic
signals and the right field contains the
assigned logic signals to the
associated physical output.
Assigning logical signals to physical outputs is similar to the procedure required for the inputs.
While a total of 16 logical signals can be assigned to one physical output, only one logical signal
can be assigned to each field. If one signal is already assigned, selecting another signal, by
clicking the Connect button, will overwrite the existing assigned signal. There can only be one
assigned signal in the right field. Double clicking on a signal has the same effect as clicking the
Connect / Disconnect buttons.
Once the logical output assignment has been made, clicking the Exit button will return to the
user to the Auxiliary Contact Output Screen where the modifications can be seen. After all
the output assignments have been made, clicking the Send button will begin the uploading
process of the new output configuration to the terminal unit.
Modification of LED Assignments
Clicking the LEDS button in the lower left part of the Auxiliary Contact Output Screen
activates the LED Settings screen where logical signals are assigned to visual targets.
There is a pull-down menu labeled

LED in the upper section of the
screen. Accessing this pull-down
menu reveals each physical LED
number and the corresponding
signals and logic associated to it. The
logical signal assignment procedure is
identical to that of the outputs, with
the exception that there is a single
block of eight logical signals summed
into an OR gate, while the other block
contains only one logical signal which
can be summed with an OR gate or
an AND gate.
The LEDs may be latched (physical reset from terminal unit required) by checking the
verification box or unlatched (LED target responds to state of forcing function signal). LED
settings are uploaded to the terminal unit with the Output settings.
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2.1.4.f Software Masks and Logic

Event Mask: Each terminal unit has an associated list of events. Any event can masked so that
it is NOT displayed in the Event Record. Double clicking on an event in the General Settings
screen will mask the event as indicated by the [X] symbol adjacent to it.
Trip and Recloser Logic: An active verification box (X or check mark indicates active) implies
that the Trip or Recloser element is enabled.
2.1.4.g Settings Screens

As examples, various settings screens are shown depicting many of the settings found for
various models. The corresponding equipment model is shown in the upper part of each
screen. A description of these screens will be provided later in the instruction manual.
• General Settings
• Protection
Settings
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• Recloser
Settings
• Trip and
Recloser Logic
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• Logic Settings
• Breaker
Monitoring
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• Historical
Records
• Trip Logic
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• Automatic
Control
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2.1.5 Records
Records is the second menu option in the
Default Local Connection Screen. The
four options within this menu are depicted at
the right.
2.1.5.a Event Records

The Events option in the
Records menu, displays
the screen depicted at
the right.
The screen header

indicates the substation,
the model and the
equipment number. Pull-
down menus for
Substation and Number
allow viewing of
previously stored events
from other units.
The Collect button allows the collection of

events in various ways. When this button is
clicked, the screen below is displayed. The
following Collection Modes are possible:
- Between Dates: Collects the events

that occurred between the Initial Date
and the Final Date as selected in the
corresponding fields.
- All Pending: Collects all the events
from the unit and removes the events
from the unit.
- First Pending: Collects the first
pending event (the oldest) from the
unit removes the events from the unit.
- All: Collects all the events from the
unit, while allowing the events to
reside in the memory of the unit for
future data collection.
Note: Some units do not allow the collection of events in the Between Dates mode; therefore, these fields will
not be active.
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Selecting any of the Collection Mode

options and clicking OK displays a data
collection progress screen. After all records
are collected, a screen similar to the one at
the right is displayed indicating the number
of records collected. Clicking OK again
returns to the Event Records screen and
will display the description of the first
(oldest) event.
This event description contains the date and time the event was generated, the description of
the event and the corresponding measurements of the terminal unit at the time the event was
generated. The Forward and Backward buttons can be used to display all the events collected.
Additionally, events
records may be
displayed in a listed
format. Clicking the List
button displays event
records in this format,
which is depicted in the
screen at the right. Data
contained in the list
format are: date, time,
event description, and
analog metering values.
The scroll bar allows
vertical navigation to
view all the events in the
list.
Displaying date specific event records can be performed by entering the appropriate data into
the Initial Date and Final Date fields (from the Event Record Collection screen). Adjusting
these fields displays the event records within the specified time range.
Printed copies of the event records can be obtained by clicking the Print button while viewing
event records in the list format.
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2.1.5.b Fault Reports

Select from the Fault
option from the Records
menu to display to Fault
Reports screen as
depicted to the right.
The fault report collection

and screen navigation is
similar to what was
described for the Event
Records.
To extract Fault Reports from a connected terminal unit, click the Collect button, which will
display the Collection Mode screen.
Similar to Event records, a data collection progress screen is displayed. After all records are
collected, clicking OK will return the user to the Fault Reports screen and will display the
description of the first (oldest) event. The Forward and Backward buttons can be used to scroll
through the various fault reports. Clicking the Print button will allow the user to print the fault
report.
2.1.5.c Historical Records

Select Historical from the Records
menu if the terminal unit is equipped
with the historical data function. A
sub-menu with the model specific
historical categories will be displayed
as depicted at the right. Clicking on
the desired historical category will
display the historical data for that
category.
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Choosing Current, for

example, will display a
screen similar to the one
depicted to the right.
Similar to previous
record gathering, clicking
Collect will display the
Collection Mode screen.
Then a data collection
progress screen will be
displayed.
After all records are

collected, clicking OK will
return the user to the
Historical Records
screen and will display
the records in the list format beginning with the first (oldest) record. The scroll bar can be used
to scroll through the various historical records.
2.1.5.d Oscillography Records

Select Oscillography from the Records
menu if the terminal unit is equipped with the
oscillography recording function. There are
two Oscillography options, Collect and
Display, as depicted at the right.
• Collecting Oscillography Data

Click the Collect button
to collect oscillographic
records within the
terminal unit. The data
collection progress
screen will be displayed.
Click OK to return to the
Oscillography
Collection screen
The left field contains the
Recorded Oscillograph.
Click the Request button
to transfer selected
oscillographs to the
Oscillographs to be
Collected Field.
Oscillographs in this field will be downloaded into the PC after the Collect button is pressed.
The Oscillography Data section displays information related to the selected oscillograph
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• Displaying Oscillography Data

The collected
oscillographs can be
displayed by selecting
the Display option in the
Oscillography menu.
Once selected, the
Oscillography Display
screen is activated that
displays the list of
Collected
Oscillographs in the left
field (along with
corresponding selected
Oscillograph Data below)
and the Oscillographs
to be Displayed in the
right field.
Clicking the three buttons between the fields will move oscillographs as indicated by each
button’s function.
The detailed explanation about the display of the oscillographs is presented in Chapter 7,
Oscillography Display.
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2.2.1 Starting a Remote Connection................................................................................. 2.2-2
2.2.2 Equipment Number .................................................................................................. 2.2-3
2.2.3 Relay Status............................................................................................................. 2.2-3
2.2.1 Starting a Remote Connection

To start a remote connection to the terminal
unit via rear port connected modem, select
the Remote option from the Initial Screen.
The screen displayed, as depicted below, is

identical to the substation configuration
screen.
Using the Forward and

Backward buttons
displays the substations
that have been
configured for remote
dial-up access.
Once the desired

substation has been
selected, the
Communications data
related to the Speed and
Command fields can be
adjusted.
Once the substation and communications data are selected, click the button with the
Telephone icon. The screen depicted at the right will appear displaying a connection progress
message. An error message will appear in the event of a failure.
Should this happen, review of the

configuration data for communications, the
telephone modem and the computer are
recommended.
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2.2.2 Equipment Number

After a connection has been established
with the substation, the screen depicted at
the right is displayed that prompts the user
to provide the terminal unit address number
at the substation. This number corresponds
to the address that has been established for
each terminal unit using the
Communications option within the HMI
Configuration menu (consult the terminal
unit instruction manual for more details).
It is important to note that the assignment of the addressing number, through the terminal unit
HMI menu, is essential for remote dial-up connection with each terminal unit. This number
should be unique for each unit defined in the substation.
2.2.3 Relay Status

After the corresponding equipment number has been selected, click the OK button to display
the Relay Status screen. The information in this screen is identical to that seen in the local
connection mode. The upper section of the screen displays the substation name, the terminal
unit model number, and the terminal unit address number.
Navigation through screens and menus as well as entering and modifying data is performed in
the exact same manner as is described in Chapter 4, Local Connection.
The only exceptions being that logical assignments to physical Inputs, Outputs and LEDs
cannot be performed via a remote connection (rear communications port). Access to these
settings is available for informational purposes only; modifications are not permitted (except for
the following terminal units: TPI-A, B and C; FGI-A and SCI).
The initial screen menu header will denote the connection mode of the software (Local or
Remote).
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2.3 Emulation

2.3.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 2.3-2
2.3.2 Emulation Mode ....................................................................................................... 2.3-2
2.3.2.a Lists of Settings .................................................................................................. 2.3-3
2.3.2.b Settings Windows ............................................................................................... 2.3-3
2.3.2.c Displaying Records ............................................................................................. 2.3-3
2.3.1 Introduction
Choosing the emulation option from the Connection menu, allows the user to create settings
files off-line (without physical connection to a terminal unit). Operating in emulation mode also
allows editing of existing settings files and viewing of downloaded records from previously
connected terminal units.
A model selection submenu is opened after the Emulation option is chosen from the
Connection menu. A variety of submenus may appear adjacent to each model to further define
the exact terminal unit model the user wishes to emulate. The example below depicts the menu
structure for selecting a 60Hz, 7BCD-G with oscillography and Special Unbalance function
(Voltage Unbalance Compensation).
2.3.2 Emulation Mode

The initial emulation connection
screen is depicted at the right. This
screen is displayed after the
emulation model selection menu is
completed.
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2.3 Emulation
2.3.2.a Lists of Settings

Select the List of Settings option from the Settings menu to display the screen depicted
below.
This is the same screen

that appears in the local
connection mode (see
Chapter 4) with the
exception that the Send
button is disabled. The
navigation and operation
of this screen is
explained in Chapter 2.1,
section 2.1.3.a List of
Settings.
2.3.2.b Settings Windows

Selecting any option that appears after Settings List in the Settings menu will activate the
emulation mode of that settings option.
Each selected option will display the same settings screen that is displayed for a local
connection, with the exception that the Send and Collect buttons are disabled.
It is not possible collect or send the settings to a terminal unit if there is no physical connection.
The source of the data that is displayed in the emulation setting screens is from a database
within the Zivercom® software. Therefore, the tag located in the lower right part of the screen
will always display DBASE and never RELAY. However, the creation, edition, and removal of
the settings files are similar to the procedure explained in Chapter 2.1.
2.3.2.c Displaying Records

Selecting the Records option in the Emulation menu allows viewing of the stored records
acquired from all of the terminal units the PC has previously been connected to. These records
can be previously downloaded in both local and remote connection modes.
The method of displaying records in emulation mode is the same as explained in Chapter 2.1,
Local Connection. It is also possible to delete records from the PC in emulation mode.
To display corresponding records of other terminal units of the same model type but from other
substations (if they exist), use the pull-down menus adjacent the Substation and Number field.
These fields are located in the upper left and upper right part, respectively, of the Events, Fault
Reports and Historical Records screens. The display of Oscillography, however, contains
all of the corresponding oscillographs of the selected model, independent of the substation and
equipment number.
Note: There is always an empty substation in the substation field of the Events, Fault Report and Historical
Records screens. Selecting the blank field allows edition of all of the records, both those corresponding to a
specific unit of a substation and those that have been saved without a substation name.
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2.4 Oscillo Viewer

2.4.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 2.4-2
2.4.2 Structure of the Application ...................................................................................... 2.4-2
2.4.3 Operational Modes................................................................................................... 2.4-3
2.4.4 Main Menu ............................................................................................................... 2.4-4
2.4.4.a File Menu ............................................................................................................ 2.4-4
2.4.4.b Edit Menu ............................................................................................................ 2.4-4
2.4.4.c View Menu .......................................................................................................... 2.4-5
2.4.4.d Tools Menu: Phasor Calculation ......................................................................... 2.4-5
2.4.4.e Configuration Menu ............................................................................................ 2.4-6
2.4.4.f Window Menu ..................................................................................................... 2.4-6
2.4.4.g Help Menu .......................................................................................................... 2.4-6
2.4.5 File Explorer ............................................................................................................. 2.4-7
2.4.6 Channel Information................................................................................................. 2.4-8
2.4.6.a Selecting Oscillos ............................................................................................... 2.4-8
2.4.6.b Selecting Graphs ................................................................................................ 2.4-8
2.4.6.c Selecting Channels ............................................................................................. 2.4-9
2.4.7 Graphic Zone ......................................................................................................... 2.4-10
2.4.7.a Graphic Zone Tools Edition .............................................................................. 2.4-10
2.4.7.b Zoom ................................................................................................................. 2.4-10
2.4.7.c Pan.................................................................................................................... 2.4-10
2.4.7.d Information ........................................................................................................ 2.4-10
This Annex describes the functions of the Oscillo Viewer application and how to use them.
2.4.1 Introduction
The input data upon which the application works must be of the following formats:
- COMTRADE IEEE Std C37.111-1991 (ASCII).

- COMTRADE IEEE Std C37.111-1999 (ASCII).
- COMTRADE IEEE Std C37.111-1999 (binary).
- ZIV.
The application has a browser-like user interface for performing the following tasks:
- Treatment of files in 4 different formats according to the standards mentioned.

- Graphic representation of information captured in analog as well as digital channels.
- Analysis of these graphs.
- Phasor calculation.
2.4.2 Structure of the Application

From the user's point of
view, the application has
a browser-like structure
and is divided into 4
zones: menus and
summarized functions
(top zone), explorer for
selecting files (left
zone), channels
information zone
(displays of X and Y
values of the cursors in
the graphs) and oscillos
zone (graphic
representation and
handling of oscillos).
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2.4.3 Operational Modes

There are 4 different ways to operate with the graphs of any oscillo. They are selected with the
2 buttons of the following figures:
Synchronized and Not overlaid.

Synchronized and Overlaid.
Not Synchronized and Not overlaid.
Not Synchronized and Overlaid.
• Synchronized and Not Synchronized Mode

The application starts up in synchronized mode. In this mode, all the cursors of the graphs of an
oscillo move in synchronization. This means that, when any cursor of any graph of an oscillo in
synchronized operation mode is selected and dragged with the left mouse button, all the rest of
the cursors of that oscillo will move to the same X coordinate.
Synchronized mode changes to not synchronized mode when the synchronization button is
clicked.
• Overlaid and Not Overlaid Modes
The application starts up in not overlaid mode. In this mode, each analog channel is shown in a
graph. In overlaid mode, every "n" analog channels are shown in a graph, where "n" is a
number configurable from the Language and channels submenu of the Settings menu.
Not overlaid mode changes to overlaid mode when the overlay button is clicked.
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2.4.4 Main Menu

There are the followings options: File, Edit, View, Tools, Config. Options, Window and Help.
2.4.4.a File Menu

- New: opens an empty oscillo, without
graphs
- Open: opens a File explorer to select a file.
- Close: closes the active oscillo and offers
the option of generating a new file with the
channels that it contains as long as the file
has been modified somehow Oscillos with
channels sampled at different frequencies
must have the same frequency at the
same instant in time; otherwise they
cannot be stored.
- Save: allows generating a file with ZIV or
COMTRADE (IEEE Std C37.111-1999 and
IEEE Std C37.111-1991) format from the
channels of the active oscillo. There is a
module to convert ZIV format to
COMTRADE, but there is none for
converting COMTRADE format to ZIV.
When this option is selected, the
application shows a panel in which the
user can set the parameters for saving the
new oscillo file.
- Page Setup: allows establishing the
configuration settings of the page for
printing.
- Preview: presents a preview of what is to
be printed.
- Print: prints the graphs of the active oscillo. For black and white printers and overlaid
oscillos, different traces are used for the printing.
- Properties: shows the characteristics of the channels of the active graph in a floating
panel.
- Quit: exits the application. Before quitting, it asks if the modified oscillos are to be
saved. If so, the user can choose the directory and name under which to save the file.
2.4.4.b Edit Menu

- Copy: marks the graphs selected in the active oscillo for copying.
- Cut: marks the graphs selected in the active oscillo for copying and deleting.
- Paste: pastes the previously copied or cut graphs into the active oscillo.
- Select All: selects all the graphs of the active oscillo.
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2.4.4.c View Menu

- Explorer: hides or shows the file explorer area.
- Tool bar: hides or shows the tool bar (zoom, pan, etc.).
- Channel Information: hides or shows the display tree.
- Full Screen: maximizes the oscillo zone with the active oscillo.
2.4.4.d Tools Menu: Phasor Calculation

To calculate phasors, several channels of the
active oscillo are selected from the Display tree
and the cursors are placed at the desired point of
the graph. If the channels are in different graphs,
the oscillo must be in Synchronized mode. When it
is in Synchronized mode, selecting the Phasor
Calculation submenu of the Tools menu brings up
the right panel:
Each "axonometric isometric" graph corresponds

to each cursor. In each graph, there is a
module+argument representation for each channel
in its corresponding color.
Selecting any of the rows (1 row/channel) in the lists of values under each of the graphs forces
the corresponding channel to be represented with angle 0º, and all the rest of the modules will
be drawn with respect to this selected channel.
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2.4.4.e Configuration Menu

- Zoom Mode: Has 4 types of
zoom:
o X Axis: with the zoom
tool active in this mode,
whenever it zooms, a
window opens and it
zooms only on the X
axis;
o Y Axis: with the zoom tool active in this mode, whenever it zooms, a window
opens and it zooms only on the Y axis;
o XY Axis: with the zoom tool active in this mode, whenever it zooms, a window
opens and it zooms on the X and Y axes;
o Point: with the zoom tool active in this mode, whenever the left mouse button
clicks on a graph, it zooms on the point selected.
- Colors: allows selecting preferred colors
for representing channels in graphs.
- Directory: this menu option allows
changing both the initial directory from
which the files are selected for the File
explorer when the application starts up and
the current directory, which serves as the
root directory for the file explorer.
- Language and Channels: it allows
selecting the language. There are 4
options: Spanish, English, French and
Portuguese. The application is prepared
with the texts for Spanish and English.
Generating texts for the other languages
does not entail a change in the code. This
option also allows selecting the number of
analog and digital channels to be loaded
per graph. The number of analog channels
only has effect if the oscillo in which a
graph is located is in Overlaid mode.
o Analog Channels per Graph:
defines the number of analog
channels to be represented for each
graph.
o Digital Channels per Graph: defines
the number of digital channels to be
represented for each graph.
2.4.4.f Window Menu

- Vertical: arranges all the oscillos vertically, one under another.
- Cascade: arranges all the oscillos in cascade.
- Window X: creates a menu option for each open oscillo for direct selection from the
menu.
2.4.4.g Help Menu

- About: shows a panel with the product information.
- Help: opens the screen help.
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2.4 Oscillo Viewer
2.4.5 File Explorer

The File explorer is in left zone of the user interface and has 2
parts, a lower and an upper part.
The upper part displays directories and COMTRADE or ZIV

files if there are any. The lower part displays files if what is
selected in the upper part is a directory, or channels if what is
selected in the upper part is a file with oscillograph records.
Green icons represent analogid channels and yellow icons
represent digital channels.
There are 3 different ways to make this visible:
- From the File explorer icon ( ).

- From the menu option: View / Explorer.
- Moving the cursor to the left edge of the window of the
application.
There are another 3 ways to make it disappear:
- From the File explorer icon ( ).

- From the menu option: View / Explorer.
- Clicking anywhere off the File explorer.
From the lower part, files with all their channels can be selected
or just channels independently. Holding down the Shift key
while selecting channels will select contiguous channels.
Holding down the Control key while selecting channels will add
channels to the selection one by one.
After selecting one, several channels or a complete file of

oscillographic records, keep pressed the left mouse button to
drag it to an open oscillographic display. Releasing the left
mouse button on an oscillographic record channels are loaded
in oscillographs.
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2.4.6 Channel Information

The Display tree contains the graphs and channels of the active
oscillo. It shows the channel name, type, the current values of
the 2 cursors for the Y axis, the maximum and minimum values,
RMS value and the units:
Whenever a cursor stops moving, the corresponding values

update in the Display tree in the right part of the window of the
application.
This Display tree can be shown 2 different ways:
- From the Display icon ( );

- From the menu option: View / Channel Information.
The Display tree can be hidden 2 different ways:
- From the Display icon ( );

- From the menu option: View / Channel Information.
The order of the channels in this zone is the same as in its

oscillo.
Right clicking on a node of this tree allows operating on oscillos,

graphs and channels.
2.4.6.a Selecting Oscillos

Selecting an Oscillo node in the Display tree and
right clicking brings up the right panel:
- Change Name: allows the user to change

the name assigned to an oscillo;
- Select Oscillo: selects all the channels of
the oscillo (copying channels or calculating
phasors).
2.4.6.b Selecting Graphs

Selecting a Graph node in the Display tree and
- Select Waveform: selects all the channels

of the graph (copying channels or
calculating phasors);
- Delete Waveform: deletes the graph and
all its channels from the oscillo;
- Copy: copies the selected channels to the
application's buffer for subsequent pasting;
- Cut: cuts the selected channels to the
application's buffer for subsequent pasting;
- Paste: allows pasting the previously
copied or cut channels to the active graph.
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2.4.6.c Selecting Channels

Selecting a Channel node in the Display tree and
- Information Channel: shows information

about the channel;
- View/Hide: shows or hides the channel in
the graph;
- Scaling: there are two possibilities:
o Channel Multiplier, multiplies the
values of the channel in the Y axis;
o Channel Reset, replaces the values
of the channel with the original values.
- Change Color: allows changing the color
associated with the channel;
- Select: selects the channel for its
subsequent copying;
- Delete: deletes the channel from the graph;
- Copy: copies the selected channels to the application's buffer for subsequent pasting;
- Cut: cuts the selected channels to the application's buffer for subsequent pasting;
- Paste: pastes the copied or cutted channels
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2.4.7 Graphic Zone

2.4.7.a Graphic Zone Tools Edition
On the top of Graphic Zone there are shown some buttons with the
followings functions (from left to right): Add Oscillo, Delete Oscillo, Add
Graph and Delete Graph.
2.4.7.b Zoom
The Zoom tool operates with 6 icons. Furthermore, 4
fixed zooms (25%, 50%, 75% and 200%) can be
selected or the zoom can be customized by editing any
other zoom in the control itself (see the figure on the
left).
- Zoom-Tool: activates/deactivates the Zoom tool. Activating it changes the cursor so the
mouse can zoom on the graphs. The type of zoom depends on what is selected in the
Settings-Zoom mode menu (see A.4.5 Configuration Menu).
- Zoom-Start: returns the zoom to the initial configuration in the zoom log.
- Zoom-previous: Sets the zoom to the previous configuration in the zoom log, if there is
one.
- Zoom-Next: sets the zoom to the next configuration in the zoom log, if there is one.
- Zoom-Last: sets the zoom to the last configuration in the zoom log.
- Zoom-Reset: deletes the zoom log and reverts to the initial configuration.
2.4.7.c Pan
The scroll bar at the bottom of each graph allows viewing the proportion of the viewable data
represented in the graph. The left mouse button can act on this scroll bar 3 different ways to
pan:
- Fine-Fixed by clicking on the arrows at the ends of the scroll bar.

- Gross-Fixed by clicking off the inside bar of the scroll.
- Variable by dragging the inside bar.
2.4.7.d Information
Moving the cursors changes the following values
that representes (from left to right):
- Coordinate X of cursor 1.
- Coordinate X of cursor 2.
- Difference between cursors.
- Coordinate Y of cursor 1 of each channel l.
- Coordinate Y of cursor 2 of each channel.
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Chapter 1. Description and Start

1.1 Functions .................................................................................................... 1.1-1

1.2 Getting Started ........................................................................................... 1.2-1

1.3 Users, Communications and Substations Configuration...................... 1.3-1

Chapter 2. Application Development

2.1 Local Connection....................................................................................... 2.1-1

2.1.4.c Verification Boxes ........................................................................................ 2.1-12

2.2 Remote Connection ................................................................................... 2.2-1

2.3 Emulation .................................................................................................... 2.3-1

2.4 Oscillo Viewer ............................................................................................ 2.4-1

1.1.1 Introduction to the Zivercom® Communications Program

1.1.2.b Settings and I/O Modification

1.1.2.c Local Operations

1.1.2.d Settings Editor

1.1.2.f Intuitive Interface

1.1.3 Establishing a Connection via PC

1.2.1 Minimum System Requirements

- 8Mb RAM memory (16Mb recommended).

1.2.2 Installation Preparation

1.2.3 Zivercom® Program Installation

1.2.3.a Program Startup

A user name and

If the user name is incorrect, the following screen will

If the password is entered incorrectly the message will

1.2.4 Initial Screen

- Quit: Exits the Zivercom® program.

1.2.5 Method of Operation

Selecting the first option, Users, defines the

Only one Super User

1.3.2.a Adding and Removing Users

1.3.2.b Changing the Super User

1.3.2.c Access Level Description

1. Information: Permits only the display of terminal unit information.

1.3.3 Substation Configuration

In the Substation Data

1. Communication speed of the substation (between 300 and 19200 baud).

1.3.4 Communications Configuration

The data fields for Communications

Speed 4800 bps.

2.1 Local Connection

The Substation field provides a means of

The Equipment Number field provides a

Once the required data is entered click the

2.1.2 Relay Status Screen

- Upper Zone The substation location of the terminal unit.

Other general data are:

- Lower Zone ZIV logo

Selecting Open and clicking the OK button,

OPENING BREAKER ERROR!

Selecting Block and clicking the OK button

The menu is divided in to three groups or blocks. The first

2.1.3.a List of Settings

Double clicking with the

• Delete Settings List

2.1.3.b Settings Reports

This option allows the settings report

2.1.3.c Oscillography Settings

• Oscillography Logic Settings