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User Manual

TracConCompanion Software for HydroTrac, BusTrac, and FluxTrac

Iris Power Engineering Inc.1 Westside Drive, Unit 2

Toronto, Ontario

CANADA, M9C 1B2


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The information contained in this document is the property of Iris Power Engineering Inc., and is to beconsidered proprietary material. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form

or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for distribution to a

Third Party without the express written permission of Iris Power Engineering.

TracCon User Manual Version 4.3

November 2004

Iris Power Engineering Inc., 2004. All rights reserved.

TracCon, TracLink, TracWiz, FluxTrac, HydroTrac, BusTrac, PDLite and PDView are trademarks of IrisPower Engineering Inc.

Windows 98, ME,2000 & XP are registered trademarks of MicrosoftCorporation.IBM is a registered trademark International Business Machines.

Paradoxis a registered trademark of Corel Corporation Limited.

AdobeAcrobatReader is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

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Contents1. Overview.........................................................................................................72. Getting Started ...............................................................................................9

2.1 System Requirements ........................................................................92.1.1 Operating Systems .................................................................92.1.2 Other Required Software ........................................................92.1.3 Hard Disk Space.....................................................................9

2.2 Quick Start........................................................................................103. Manual & Software Conventions ..................................................................13

3.1 TracCon File Window .......................................................................133.1.1 The Mouse............................................................................143.1.2 Scroll bars.............................................................................143.1.3 Menu Commands .................................................................143.1.4 Dialog Boxes.........................................................................15

3.2 Definitions.........................................................................................154. Database Management ................................................................................19

4.1 Create A New File ............................................................................194.2 Adding Machines..............................................................................20

4.2.1 User Defined Property ..........................................................204.3 Adding Instruments ..........................................................................214.4 Adding Communication Profiles .......................................................214.5 PI Interface.......................................................................................24

4.5.1 Data Exchange .....................................................................244.5.2 PI Interface Components ......................................................25

5. Menus & Commands....................................................................................275.1 File Menu..........................................................................................27

5.1.1 New Database File................................................................275.1.2 New Report File ....................................................................285.1.3 Open ......................................................................................285.1.4 Close.....................................................................................285.1.5 Save/Save As .......................................................................285.1.6 Reports .................................................................................285.1.7 Print / Print Preview / Printer Setup ......................................305.1.8 Send As Mail.........................................................................305.1.9 Recent File List .....................................................................305.1.10 Exit .......................................................................................30

5.2 Edit Menu .........................................................................................315.2.1 Tools Customize...............................................................315.2.2 Acknowledge Alarms ............................................................315.2.3 Database Machine Editor......................................................315.2.4 Options & Settings................................................................315.2.5 Select Colors..........................................................................365.2.6 Edit Machine Parameters......................................................375.2.7 New Machine........................................................................385.2.8 New Instrument.....................................................................38

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5.2.9 New Communication.............................................................395.2.10Attach Instrument/Communication .......................................425.2.11 Cut / Copy / Paste / Delete / Rename ..................................425.2.12 Copy Special/Paste Special .................................................435.2.13 Update From Database ........................................................435.2.14

Detach/Disconnect Instrument .............................................43

5.2.15 Close All Ports/Open All Ports..............................................435.2.16 Undo / Find / Find Next / Replace / Select All.......................43

5.3 Settings Menu: Report Files Only....................................................445.4 View Menu........................................................................................44

5.4.1 Alarm Window.......................................................................445.4.2 Hide TracCon (Show TracCon).............................................455.4.3 List Bar: Machines, Instruments, Communications ...............465.4.4 Status Bar .............................................................................465.4.5 Tool Bar ................................................................................46

5.5 Window Menu...................................................................................475.5.1

New Window / Cascade / Tile/ Arrange Icons.......................47

5.5.2 Open Window List.................................................................47

5.6 Help Menu........................................................................................485.6.1 About TracCon......................................................................485.6.2 Iris on the Web......................................................................485.6.3 User Manual .........................................................................48

5.7 Iris Hyperlink.....................................................................................486. BusTrac/HydroTrac ......................................................................................49

6.1 Menus & Commands........................................................................496.1.1 FileReports........................................................................496.1.2 BusTrac or HydroTrac Menu.................................................50

6.2

Instruments Page .............................................................................51

6.2.1 Information Page ..................................................................516.2.2 Diagnostics Page ...................................................................51

6.3 Machines Page.................................................................................536.3.1 BusTrac/HydroTrac Setup Page ...........................................536.3.2 Triggers Page .......................................................................546.3.3 Test Log Page ......................................................................576.3.4 Alarms Page...........................................................................58

6.4 On-line Tests....................................................................................596.4.1 Threshold Alarms..................................................................596.4.2 Triggered Data Collection .....................................................596.4.3

Quality Flags or Flames........................................................60

6.4.4 Errors....................................................................................60

6.5 Interpretation ....................................................................................606.5.1 Trend Analysis......................................................................606.5.2 Comparison to Similar Machines ..........................................616.5.3 Data Summary thru 2002..................................................626.5.4 PD Characteristics ................................................................63

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7.1 Menus & Commands........................................................................677.1.1 File Reports ..........................................................................677.1.2 FluxTrac Menu......................................................................68

7.2 Instruments Page .............................................................................697.2.1 Information Page ..................................................................697.2.2

Diagnostics Page..................................................................70

7.3 Machines Page.................................................................................72

7.3.1 Information Page ..................................................................727.3.2 Flux Probe Data Page...........................................................737.3.3 Data Files Page......................................................................74

8. Iris Database Utility.......................................................................................779. Customer Support ........................................................................................81

9.1 Technical Support ............................................................................819.2 Sales ................................................................................................819.3 Product Updates, New Products ......................................................81

10. Quick Reference...........................................................................................83Appendix A: Alternative Method for Adding Machines........................................85

Glossary..............................................................................................................87

List Of TablesTable 3-1. BusTrac - Directly measured Categories...........................................16Table 3-2. HydroTrac - Directly measured Categories .......................................16Table 5-1: Startup Options and Alarm Options settings. ....................................33Table 5-2: Tasks settings. ..................................................................................33Table 5-3: Application settings. ..........................................................................34Table 5-4: Report Page settings..........................................................................35Table 5-5: Supervisor Option settings. ................................................................36Table 5-6: Colors dialog box settings. ................................................................36Table 5-7: New Machine dialog box settings......................................................38Table 5-8: New Instrument dialog box settings. .................................................39Table 5-9: Communication definitions. ...............................................................40Table 5-10: Alarm Window settings....................................................................45Table 6-1: Instrument Page details. ...................................................................51Table 6-2: Test Measurement information..........................................................58Table 6-3: Alarm information..............................................................................58Table 7-1: FluxTrac Instrument Page details......................................................70



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Chapter

11. OverviewWelcome to the TracConUser Manual. This software package complements and enhances

Iris Power Engineerings HydroTrac, BusTrac, and FluxTrac systems in their ability tocontinuously monitor partial discharge (PD) and flux activity in motors and generators. TracConis data acquisition software for those Iris Trac instruments operating in either remotelycontrolled or autonomous mode. It contains modules for data storage triggers, magnitude andtrend alarms, and supports a variety of communication configurations for the communicationprotocol used between TracCon and a given Trac instrument.

Utilizing this software, you are able to locally or remotely access any number of Tracinstruments, schedule tests, collect and view data. All Iris Trac instruments utilize a commonCommand Bus, thus the TracCon software must be configured to work with your particular Trac

instrument. Two companion software packages: TracLink and TracWiz enable you todownload archived data and configure the Trac instruments. For further information on these,please refer to the appropriate User Manualwithin these programs.

This document explains the menus and commands TracCon supports. Although we have madeevery attempt to ensure TracCon is bug free, should you encounter difficulties with this softwareor have suggestions for improvement, please refer to the Customer Support Section 9.1of thisdocument. Once you have installed the TracCon application on your computer, take the time towork through this document and ensure you are familiar with the features you need to controlyour Trac instrument.

You do not have to be an expert to produce quality configuration reports using TracCon, though

a basic understanding of the MicrosoftWindows1environment is assumed. TracCon does notproduce reports for the partial discharge (PD) data or flux data. For partial discharge viewing

and report generation capabilities, you need PDView22. PDView2 was installed with TracCon,and can be accessed via the Program Files Iris PDView sub-menu through theMicrosoft Windows Start menu.

For further information regarding PD theory contact Iris Power Engineering; for furtherinformation regarding flux data contact your flux probe manufacturer; for further information

regarding MicrosoftWindows refer to the MicrosoftWindows Users Guide.

1MicrosoftWindows is a registered trademark of MicrosoftCorporation.

2PDView2 is a product of Iris Power Engineering Inc.



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Chapter

22. Getting Started2.1 System Requirements

2.1.1 Operating Systems Windows 98 and higher1

Windows ME1

Windows 20001

Windows XP1

2.1.2 Other Required Software

Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher1

AdobeAcrobatReader 4.0 or higher2

2.1.3 Hard Disk Space

We strongly recommend the following computer requirements

IBM compatible computer, with a minimum 586-120 MHz processor.

32 Mega-bytes of free hard disk space for the software.

64 Mega bytes of RAM.

256 color display, 800x600 resolution

CD-ROM drive

1Products of MicrosoftCorporation

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2.2 Quick Start

Six Easy Steps:

Install PDView 2 and TracCon

Insert the auto start TracCon CD ROM in your drive. Follow the install wizardinstructions, to install PDView2 and TracCon. If the setup program does notautomatically start within a few moments, double-click on the SETUP.EXEprogram in the CD-ROM explorer window.

TracCon allows you to configure and download data from your Tracinstruments

PDView 2 allows you to create reports and interpretative graphs of your

PD data.

RunTracCon by accessing the Irisfolder under Programsin your MicrosoftWindows Start menu.

Looking at the basic user interface of TracCon, the database window on the leftdisplays the content of an active (loaded) database. The database structure isdisplayed in three divisions: Machines, Instruments, and Communications.

Define Your Machine

First add a machine to the Paradoxdatabase by selecting Database MachineEditorin the Edit menu. An alternative to this is described in Appendix A.

Enter the Utility, Plant and then open the Machinespage toAdd New Machine.Be careful with spelling and information, as it is not easy to edit. At the end press

Add to Databaseto add the new machine to the database.

Copy the Machine data to the TracCon database, by selecting New Machine inthe Edit menu and selecting the one to add.

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Define your Communication

Open the Communication page to see the profiles currently defined.

Add a Communication profile to the TracCon database by selecting NewCommunicationin the Edit menu.

When you add a Communication profile, you provide the type, addresses of theTracs, and other data as required by the communications protocol being used.

Define your Instrument

Open the Instruments page to see the instruments currently defined.

Add an Instrument to the TracCon database by selecting New Instrumentin the

Edit menu.

When you add an instrument, you provide an Instrument name, serial number,network address, machine to which it is attached, and the communicationsprotocol to be used.

Set up the HydroTrac or BusTrac instrumentRefer to Section Error! Reference source not found.for FluxTrac instruments

Open the Machines page and after expanding the machine tree, highlight theTrac instrument.

In the Items Detail Windowon the right, select the Trac Setup page.

Enter the following:

AC synchronization signal: C1

Phase adjustment: 90 degrees

Test duration: 1 second

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Collect data

Open the Machinespage and highlight the Trac instrument.

ClickAcquire under the Triggerpage.

If no operating conditions are available through a PI interface, enter the currentoperating conditions of the machine.

TracCon connects to the instrument and collects data.

The results can be viewed in the Test Log page.

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Chapter

33. Manual & Software Conventions3.1 TracCon File Window

The TracCon File Window is partitioned into two sections: the Inventory Lis t(on the left side ofthe window) and the Item Details Window(on the right side of the window).

The Item Details Window displays selected-item-specific information dependent on the itemselected in the Inventory List. In the case shown below, a machine, named Hydro 003 isselected. The Item Details Windowshows specific information on Hydro 003.

InventoryList

Item DetailsWindow

Screen 3-1. TracCon File Window

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3.1.1 The Mouse

In this document, there are some terms for using the mouse.

Mouse Action Action Descript ion

Click Press the left mouse button and then immediately release itwithout moving the mouse.

Double-click Click the left mouse button twice in rapid succession.

Right-click The mouse has a right button that controls a different set ofcommands. To access these commands, the manual instructsyou to right-click. The right mouse button controls menusspecific to the graph windows.

3.1.2 Scrol l bars

The scroll bars appear whenever you may need to view work larger than your work window.

The scroll bar along the right side allows you to move the screen up or down, while the scrollbar along the bottom allows you to move the screen left or right. You only see the scroll barswhen they are necessary.

3.1.3 Menu Commands

Commands are grouped in menus and can be accessed via the menu bar across the top of themain screen. The menu bar changes or is inactivated (dimmed) based on the applicability toyour current action. When you select a menu item followed by an arrow (), a sub-menu isdisplayed from which you must make another choice. In this manual, main menu items appearasFileand sub-menus as File Open,with Openbeing the sub-menu. Several functions areaccessible via right-click pop-up menus. In this manual, these items appear as Rename.

Right-click pop-up menus are context-menu sensitive, so the options change based on thecurrent action.

Menus can be opened from any page by using the key along with the underscored letterspecific for each menu. Once the menus are open, an option can be selected by pressing theunderscored letter for that option.

Key Menu

F File

E Edit

M HydroMachine or TurboMachine

F FluxTrac

B BusTracH HydroTrac

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3.1.4 Dialog Boxes

A dialog box is a window in which you specify one or more options. Dialog boxes appear whenadditional information is needed to carry out an action. Many dialog boxes are context-menusensitive. In this manual, when referring to a specific dialog box, quotes are used around thename. For example, the dialog box for opening a database is referred to as Open File (shown

in Screen 5-2). A dialog box may include areas in which you enter text or numbers and view orchange settings for options related to the command. All sections with a dialog box are alsoshown with quotes, as in File name (shown in Screen 5-2). There are four basic types ofoptions available in dialog boxes: the check box, the list box, the text box, and the commandbuttons.

You can exit a dialog box without completing any command by clicking the Cancel or Close

command button, clicking Xin the upper right corner or hitting the key. Once you haveentered the dialog box to enter data, you can navigate from one field to another using the and the appropriate underscored letter or number.

3.1.4.1 Check Boxes

Check boxes are options you can switch on or off. In some situations you may select more thanone check box option. An unchecked box is an empty box. Click each empty box you want toselect. Click the box again to clear the selection.

3.1.4.2 List Box

A list box shows a group of available choices. If the choices do not fit in a list box, a downarrow () becomes active so you can move up or down quickly through the list. Scroll the listand click the desired item.

3.1.4.3 Text box

The text box requires you to enter specific information, such as a file name.

3.1.4.4 Command Button

Command buttons initiate an immediate action. Default command buttons have a dark borderwhile unavailable commands are dimmed. In this manual, commands appear in the followingform: Close.

3.2 Definitions

There are some terms used throughout this manual that are technical or specialized in nature.For a better and much quicker understanding of this instrument and for maximum productivity,please read through these definitions.

Directly Measured Pulse Categories HydroTracs & BusTracs: When the Trac instrumentmeasures the pulse signals from a sensor, it categorizes the pulses according to time of arrivaland polarity (positive or negative). A pulse counter in the test instrument is assigned to each ofthese fundamental categories or types of pulses. Table 3-1and Table 3-2show the directlymeasured pulse categories.



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Table 3-1. BusTrac - Directly measured Categories

Name Short Name Descript ion

+ PD from Machine Machine PD + + PD pulses originating from sources within thewinding or terminals

- PD from Machine Machine PD -- PD pulses originating from sources within thewinding or terminals

+ Noise Noise + + Noise pulses from the power system or bus

- Noise Noise - - Noise pulses from the power system or bus

Table 3-2. HydroTrac - Directly measured Categories

Name Short Name Descript ion

+ PD from C1 C1 + + PD pulses near C1 coupler

- PD from C1 C1 - - PD pulses near C1 coupler

+ PD from C2 C2 + + PD pulses near C2 coupler

- PD from C2 C2 - - PD pulses near C2 coupler

PD Activity Indicators (NQN and Qm): The HydroTrac and BusTrac instruments calculate thequantities Qm and NQN based on the Pulse Height Analysis (PHA) plot. The NQN, orNormalized Quantity Number, is a partial discharge quantity that is proportional to the totalpartial discharge measured by a PD sensor. NQN is an indicator of the average condition of thestator winding insulation. The negative NQN refers to the total activity from negative PD pulses,while positive NQN refers to the total PD activity from positive PD pulses.

Qm, or Peak Magnitude, is the magnitude of the pulses for one fundamental (directorymeasured) pulse category that has a repetition rate of 10 pulses per second, and correspondsto the peak PD activity. Qmis an indicator of how severe the PD is at the most deteriorated partof the winding. Positive and negative Qmrefers to the peak PD activity from the positive andnegative PD pulses, respectively.

Pulse Height Analysis 2D Plot: The Pulse Height Analysis Plot graph type often referredto as the 2D plot or PHA plot represents the relationship between pulse magnitude and pulserepetition rate for both negative and positive polarity PD counters, for instance, Machine PD+and Machine PD-. These plots are viewable using PDView2.

Based on this plot, the summary numbers are calculated: Normalized Quantity Number (NQN)and Peak magnitude (Qm). These numbers are used for trending of insulationaging. Thus, thePHA plot is one of the fundamental plots for interpretation of partial discharge data. TracCon



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stores the 2D plot when you Run Measurements or Schedule Measurements using the Triggers(see Section 6.3.2).

Triggers: In order to properly use Trends, it is necessary to collect data periodically. This isdone by setting triggers, which for HydroTracs and BusTracs are user-defined sets of time-based conditions that, when achieved, direct the Trac to automatically save data (see Section

6.3.2). For the FluxTrac scheduling is done at Load points (see Section 7.1.2).

Alarm : The alarm will signal that partial discharge readings have been received which arehigher than the thresholds set by the user in the configuration of the instrument. Once thealarm is triggered, it will remain on until acknowledged by plant staff.

Alarm Threshold: The alarm threshold is a number set by the user as an upper limit of NQN orQm acceptability. Once this value is exceeded in the monitoring process, an alarm is triggered.

Sensitivity Range: This range determines the upper and lower boundaries of the partialdischarge detection of the instrument. If the 5-85 mV sensitivity range is selected, then PDpulses of magnitude greater than 85 mV will be over range. It is possible that if the sensitivity

range is set too low or too high, no NQN or Qmcan be calculated.

Phase Adjustment: In order to properly calibrate the Trac instrument, the phase shift betweenthe power frequency reference voltage and the voltage of the phase being tested must bedetermined.

Load Point: TracCon supports 12 predefined Load Points that will command the FluxTrac tocollect data. The predefined load point data includes MWatts, MVars, Field Amps and FieldVolts.



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Chapter

44. Database Management4.1 Create A New File

When TracCon is run for the first time, open a new database, with the extension called .TCN.This file, the TracCon Database, is used to hold the configuration information required byTracCon and is the link between the TracCon application and the machines you have defined inyour Iris Paradox database. When partial discharge (PD) tests are done with your Trac

instrument, the PD data is stored into the Iris Paradox3Database for later analysis and displayvia standard Iris programs like PDView. The figure below shows the relationship between the

TracCon Database and the Iris ParadoxDatabase. Similar procedures are used for FluxTracdata, see Section Error! Reference source not found.. You cansave the default file with anew name by selecting the FileSave Ascommand. It is recommended you save your file

regularly.

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Note: TracCon can be programmed to automatically save your file. Pleasesee Section 5.2.4.2 for more information.

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4.2 Adding Machines

The first step in using TracCon involves adding your machine(s) to the Machines List; seeScreen 3-1. You can create multiple files, each containing a specific list of machines,instruments and communication profiles, depending on how you plan to use TracCon.

TracCon cannot directly create machine definitions in the Iris Paradox Database; however, atool is provided allowing you to enter your machine definitions and store them into the database.

As with most actions within TracCon, there are two ways to access the

tool to define a new machine in the Iris Paradoxdatabase. Using theControl Panel, double click on the Iris Database Utility applet (seeScreen 4-1)or select the Edit Database Machine Editorcommandwithin TracCon. Either way, the same machine editor is accessed. Forinformation on the Iris Database Utility, see Section 8.

Screen 4-1. Iris Database Utility

Once you have all your machines entered into the Iris Paradox Database, select the EditNew Machine command in TracCon, or with the Machines page open right-click to NewMachine. This creates a record in your TracCon data file to link the TracCon machine definitionwith the machines defined in the Iris database. See Section 8 for more information. An

alternative to adding machines to the Iris Paradoxdatabase is described inAppendix A.

4.2.1 User Defined Property

With a machine highlighted, you can add user-defined properties and values through the

Machine Add User Property menu, right-click to Add User Property , or via the Ins keywith the User Information property field highlighted.

Right-click or use the Machine menu with the User Propertyhighlighted toAdd, Deleteor Editthe User Property or Value.Some of the control functions in

Screen 4-2 are only available when the User Information ishighlighted.

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4.3 Adding Instruments

Before you add your instruments to TracCon, you must know the instruments seven-digit serialnumber. The serial number is provided on the packing slip when you received your instrumentor you can get the serial number from the instrument. See the Instruments User Manual forinformation on obtaining the serial number from the front panel keyboard and display. Once youhave the serial number, select the EditNew Instrumentcommand, or with the Instrumentssection open, right-click to New Instrument. See Section 5.2.8 for more information.

4.4 Adding Communication ProfilesCommunication profiles are the connection information between an instrument, or instruments,and the computer running TracCon. Each instrument supports a direct connection via its front

panel RS232 connector or a multi-drop addressable connection via a copper RS485 or fibreoptic backbone. Before creating a communication profile, you must know how your computer isconnected to the instrument: what port is being used and what mode of communication is beingused: direct connect or multi-drop (see Section 5.2.9). Select the EditNew Communicationcommand, or with the Communicationpage open, right-click to New Communication.

There are four basic methods to attach your Trac instrument to your computer. The first twoinvolve utilizing the RS232 communications ports of your computer to connect to one or moreTrac instruments. The second two methods involve using a TCP/IP Network connection to aremote Terminal Server hooked to the Trac instrument(s). Definitions for communicationsprofiles are:

Multi-drop One or more addressable Trac instruments

Direct Single Trac Instrument

Local Port Local communications port on your computer

Network Communications over a TCP/IP to a terminal server device

Each of the four basic alternatives for communications is described in more detail in thefollowing pages.

4.4.1.1 Local Port Multidrop Connection

In this configuration, one or more Trac instruments can be chained together via RS485 coppertwisted pair cable or fibre optic cable and connected (through a suitable converter) to the port ofyour computer (typically COM1 or COM2). Each Trac unit has a unique address on the bus(see Section 5.2.9.2).



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4.4.1.2 Local Port Direct Connection

In this configuration, your computer is directly connected to the RS232 port of one Tracinstrument via a suitable serial cable. Since only one Trac instrument can be directlyconnected, there is no need to specify an address for the Trac instrument (see Section 5.2.9.3).

4.4.1.3 Network Multi-drop Connection

In this configuration, one or more Trac instruments can be chained together via RS485 coppertwisted pair cable or fibre optic cable and connected to a Terminal Server, which is in turnconnected to your computer via an Ethernet TCP/IP network connection. Each Trac unit has aunique address on the bus and the particular Port used on the Terminal Server is identified inthe TracCon software (see Section 5.2.9.4).



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4.4.1.4 Network Direct Connection

In this configuration, your computer can be directly connected to a Terminal Server via a TCP/IP

Ethernet connection. A Trac instrument is then connected to one (up to four) of the TerminalServer Ports identified in the TracCon software. In this case, since only one Trac instrumentcan be directly connected to a given Terminal Server Port, there is no need to specify anaddress for the Trac instrument (see Section 5.2.9.5).

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4.5 PI Interface

The TracCon software allows for the integration of a Trac system with an OSISoftPI System.Data from most field sensors of the generator or motor ends up in the PI Server via the plants

programmable logic control (PLC) or data control system (DCS) and a PI Interface Node(sometimes called a PI API Node). Partial Discharge Sensors are connected directly to the TracInstruments that are linked to the Trac controlling computer running the TracCon software. TheTrac Controller must be on the same network as the PI Server [Figure 4-1].

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4.5.1 Data Exchange

The Trac Controller is responsible for acquiring the generator or motors real-time operatingconditions from the PI Servers snapshot [Figure 4-2]. The real-time operating conditions areevaluated against user defined trigger conditions to determine if Partial Discharge data shouldbe downloaded from the Trac instrument. The partial discharge data is stored in the IrisParadox database along with the operating conditions recorded at the time of themeasurement (see Section 6.3.2). Users can access the partial discharge data across theirLocal/Wide Area Network using the Iris PDView Software (see PDView User Manual). If theuser wishes to view the archived data of any related operating conditions they could use an

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4.5.2 PI Interface Components

TracCon uses Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) to gain access to the Iris PI Interface

application. The Iris PI Interface application uses the PI-SDK4

to gain access to the PIServer. Please note you may require an additional license to use the PI-SDK with third partyapplications.

The Iris PI Interface application can be installed on any machine on the network. It doesnthave to be installed on the PI Server or the Trac Controller. This allows flexibility if, for example,multiple instances of TracCon need to access the same PI Server(s). All the operatingconditions for each instance of TracCon can be channelled through one instance of the Iris PIInterface application.

Figure 4-2. PI Interface

Configuration of the PI server interface is done during commissioning. If changes are required,please contact Iris Field Service Technical Support.

4Product of OSISoft, Inc.



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Chapter

55. Menus & CommandsTracCon displays a variety of different information in the Item Details Window, depending onthe item selected in the Inventory List (see Screen 3-1). Most of the time, you will probablyhave the Machinespage open in the Inventory List;so, the following subsections describe themenus and commands from the selected machine perspective.

Some of the following menu commands are generic in nature. That is, they are always availableregardless of the item selected in the Inventory List. Some items, like the File Reportsmenu, vary depending on the machine type or instrument selected. Some menu descriptionsare instrument specific and described elsewhere in this document.

5.1 File Menu

All file related commands are located under the Filemenu. Additionally, print support and reportgeneration commands are located under the Filemenu.

Screen 5-1. File Menu

5.1.1 New Database File

Select this to create a new, empty TracCon database file (TCN extension).

Note: If this command is unavailable, check if the command has been disabled inthe Options & Settings. See Section 5.2.4.3 Settings.

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Database files (TCN extension) cannot be directly printed to the printer; however, it is possibleto generate printable reports on specific information contained in the file. See Section 5.1.6Reports.

5.1.2 New Report File

Creates a new New Report File. Report files are text-based documents that can be openedwith most text editors, can be sent to a printer, and their contents can be Cut and/or Pastedusing the clipboard, perhaps to be imported into another application.

Note: To change the format of a Report File, or the way it is printed, seeOptions & Settings, Section 5.2.4.4 Reports.

5.1.3 Open

Prompts you for information to open an existing file. Twofile types can be opened: TracCon Database Files (TCNextension) or Report Files (TXT extension).

Screen 5-2. Open File dialog box

5.1.4 Close

Closes the open file or report. If you have changed the file in any way, you are prompted onwhether you want to save the changes.

5.1.5 Save/Save As

Saves the current file. Save Assaves the current file to a new name.

5.1.6 Reports

The report options depend on the page selection in the Inventory List window.

Screen 5-3. Report Menu

5.1.6.1 Alarm Report

TracCon can be programmed to produce an alarm when a PD measurement exceeds a user-defined limit (see Section 6.1.2.3). Alarms are stored in theAlarm Window(see Section 5.4.1).



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TheAlarm Repor tcommand generates a report on all items in the Inventory List (see Section5.4.1.1).

5.1.6.2 Inventory Report

The Inventory Reportcommand generates a report on all items in the Inventory List. The listcontains three pages: the Machine List, the Instrument List and the Communication List. See

Report1: Sample Inventory Report.

Report 1: Sample Inventory Report

5.1.6.3 Machine Report

The Machine Report command is used to generate a report on the selected machine in theMachines page. The information displayed is obtained from the database when the machine is

added to the file. See Report 2: Sample Machine Report.

Note: If you change a machines definition in the database after it has beenadded to a TracCon Database File, the changes are not reflected in TracCon.You can synchronize the machine definition in TracCon with the databaseinformation by selecting the EditUpdate From Databasecommand.

Tr acCon Report Fi l e V6. 0

Hydr ogenerator Machi ne Report Fi l e

TracCon Repor t Fi l e V6. 0I nvent ory Li st Fi l ePrepared On: Tue J ul 08, 2003 11: 12: 27MACHI NE LI ST:1. Hydro 001

Dat abase Name: Hydr o 001Machi ne Type: Hydr o GeneratorOperat i ng Vol t age: 13. 80MW / HP Rat i ng: 350. 00Wi ndi ng Type: Epoxy Mi caWi ndi ng Manuf act urer : GEYear Of I nst al l : 1996Coupl er Pai r #01: A- C1 & A- C2Last Mai ntenance J an 23, 2003

1. Hydr oTr ac 001 I nst r ument I nf ormat i onMeasurement Oper at i ng Vol t age: 0. 00Measur ement Operat i ng MWat t s: 0. 00Measur ement Operat i ng MVARs: 0. 00Measurement Oper at i ng Temper at ure: 0. 00

I NSTRUMENT LI ST:1. HYDROTRAC I nf or mat i on:

Name: HydroTr ac 001Ser i al Number : 0350902Mul t i dr op Addr ess: 2Communi cat i on Prof i l e: RS- 485 on COM 1

1. Machi ne Name: Hydro 001Connected t o channel / i nput : 1Al ar m Set t i ngs: ( 0 val ue i ndi cat es di sabl ed al ar m)Coupl er Pai r #1 ( Sensi t i vi t y = 20 mV t o 340 mv) :Coupl er 1 ' A- C1' : +NQN=0, - NQN=0, +Qm=0, - Qm=0Coupl er 2 ' A- C2' : +NQN=0, - NQN=0, +Qm=0, - Qm=0

COMMUNI CATI ON LI ST:

1. Local , Mul t i dr op Connect i on:Connect i on por t : COM1



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Prepared On: Tue J ul 08, 2003 11: 16: 11

1. Hydro 001

Dat abase Name: Hydr o 001Machi ne Type: Hydr o Generat orOperat i ng Vol t age: 13. 80MW / HP Rat i ng: 350. 00Wi ndi ng Type: Epoxy Mi ca

Wi ndi ng Manuf act urer : GEYear Of I nst al l : 1996Coupl er Pai r #01: A- C1 & A- C2Coupl er Pai r #02: B- C1 & B- C2Coupl er Pai r #03: C- C1 & C- C2Last Mai nt enance J an 23, 2003

Report 2: Sample Machine Report.

5.1.6.4 Include User Information

When this option is checked, the Machine Reportgenerated contains the properties and valuesthe user has added to the machine. See Section 4.2.

5.1.7 Print / Print Preview / Printer Setup

With a Report open,Print, Print Preview and Printer Setupwill be available in the File Menu.

5.1.8 Send As Mail

Starts your e-mail program and attaches the currently active TracCon file to the message.

5.1.9 Recent File List

The recently opened file list.

If you have the Automatically load last file at startup option checked in theOptions & Settings [Section 5.2.4], the first file in the list automatically openswhen you restart TracCon.

5.1.10 Exit

Exits the application. If you have any open documents that have been modified, you areprompted to save them before exiting TracCon.



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5.2 Edit Menu

The Edit menu contains commands to configure or edit theTracCon document.

The command to Edit Machine Parameters applies to only thosesystems working with PI interface.

Screen 5-4 Edit Menu

5.2.1 Tools Customize

This command allows you to add applications that areaccessible via the Edit Tools command. When you selectCustomize, you are prompted with a dialog box to configurethe new tool.

Screen 5-5. Customize Tools dialog box.

5.2.2 Acknowledge Alarms

When alarms are active, this automatically acknowledges all alarms. For more information onalarms, see Section 6.3.4. You can alsoAcknowledge Alarms by right-clicking on the blinkingalarm indicator in the status bar [

Screen 5-26].

5.2.3 Database Machine Editor

Starts the Iris Database Utility, which is used for defining new machines in the Iris database.See Section 8 for information.

5.2.4 Options & Settings

Displays TracCons Options and Settings. There are five groups of options and settings, asdescribed in the following subsections.



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5.2.4.1 Startup & Alarm Settings

These options are used to set the behaviorof TracCon when it initially starts up, andwhen alarms become active.

Screen 5-6. Startup Actions & AlarmSettings dialog box.

Setting Result

Automat ically load last fi le whenstarting

When TracCon starts, it automatically loads the firstfile in the Recent File list. (See Section 5.1.9).

Startup hidden TracCon starts with its main window hidden. To un-hide TracCon, right-click over the Iris logo in yourtaskbars notification tray. (See Section 5.4.4).

60 Second delayed startup Select this option if you have placed a shortcut toTracCon in your Start Up folder.

Maximize application on startup TracCon starts in a maximized window; otherwise, itstarts as previously closed.

Show splash screen on startup TracCon displays the splash screen when theprogram is loaded.

Show Alarm Window when fileopens.

The Alarm Window automatically displays whenever aTracCon Database File is opened.

Show Alarm Window when an alarmbecomes active.

The Alarm Window automatically becomes visiblewhen an alarm becomes set.

Only show system tray Alarm Statuswhen alarm is active.

The taskbar notification tray only shows alarmindicators when there is an active alarm. (SeeSection 5.4.4).

Generate alarm when instrument hasno comm profi le.

TracCon generates an alarm when a scheduledmeasurement fails. Some instruments, like HydroTrac

and BusTrac, can be programmed to runmeasurements on a schedule. If a scheduled testfails (due to hardware problems, communicationproblems and so on), TracCon can generate an errorto inform you when user intervention is required.

Update Analog Signal OutputModule

Upon completion of a measurement, the signal to theSensor Output Module updates based on themeasurement results.



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Place instrument in Autonomousmode

In order for the TracCon to collect data it musttemporarily be in control. This option returns the Tracto continuous mode upon completion of themeasurement.

Close communication port Upon completion of a measurement, TracCon willclose the communication port making it available toTracWiz and TracLink.

Table 5-1: Startup Options and Alarm Options settings.

5.2.4.2 Tasks

These options are used to select which tasks TracCon should process in the background. Alltasks rely on the system clock for synchronization.

Screen 5-7. Tasks dialog box.

Setting Result

Enable background time schedule TracCon scans all scheduled measurementsevery minute or so. When a scheduledmeasurement is due, TracCon automaticallyperforms the measurement.

Automat ically save file hourly TracCon automatically saves all TracConDatabase Files every hour, on the hour. Thisway, if the computer is reset unexpectedly,

data loss is minimal.Enable audible alert when measurement isperformed

TracCon emits a pleasant sound just prior toperforming a measurement.

Enable audible alert whencommunications is malfunctioning

TracCon emits an error sound when it cannotopen communication to an instrument. Thiserror sound can be used to alert personnelwhen user intervention is required.

Table 5-2: Tasks settings.



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5.2.4.3 Settings

General application specific options andsettings are set here.

Screen 5-8. Settings dialog box.

Setting Result

Al low new TracCon documents to becreated

TracCon allows users to create new TracConDatabase Files existing files can be openedand saved.

Maximize documents when opened All documents, or files, that are opened orcreated, are automatically maximized.

Show the communication list When a TracCon Database File is opened,you can hide the Communication bar to ensureaccidental changes are not made to thesettings.

Show the instruments list When a TracCon Database File is opened,you can hide the Instruments bar to ensure

accidental changes are not made to thesettings.

Show a progress bar during lengthyprocesses

A progress bar is shown on the Status Barforlengthy operations. Some instruments requiretens of seconds to perform a measurement,and the progress bar provides completionstatus (so you dont think the application hashung-up).

Status Information text color The default color used to display statusinformation, at various places throughout theapplication.

Default Working Directory The Default Working Directoryis the defaultlocation for storing new Report Files.

PDView executable The location of PDView, if it exists on yoursystem. HydroTrac and BusTrac canautomatically start PDView so you can get aquick view measurement data.

Table 5-3: Application settings.



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5.2.4.4 Reports

These options and settings are for ReportFiles only. When these settings arechanged, all Report Files are updated.

Add the &f to include the filename andthe &p to include the page number.

Screen 5-9. Report dialog box.

Setting Result

Report document tab stops The size and frequency of tabs in the Report Filedocument.

Printer left margin (in characters) The position of the left margin. Enter the actualcharacter spacing. For example, 6 characters of TimesNew Roman, font size 12, are equivalent to about 1.

Header The header text when the Report File is printed. Twooptions are also provided: file creation time and current

computer system time.Footer The footer text when the Report File is printed. Two

options are also provided: file creation time and currentcomputer system time.

Table 5-4: Report Page settings.

5.2.4.5 Supervisor Options

In the Supervisor mode a fifth icon, SupervisorOptions,appears on the Options & Settingswindow.

Contact Iris Technical support for information aboutSupervisor mode. (See Section 9.1)

Screen 5-10. Supervisor Options



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Setting Result

Enable new HydroTracs Allows you to add New HydroTrac instruments

Enable new FluxTracs Allows you to add New FluxTrac instruments

Enable new BusTracs Allows you to add New BusTrac instrumentsEnable new machine Allows you to add New Machines from the Iris

Paradoxdatabase

Enable new direct communicationprofiles.

Allows you to change the port configurations fordirect communications

Enable new multidropcommunication profiles.

Allows you to change the port configurations formulti-drop communications

Enable PI interface. Allows you to enable interface with a PI system toacquire operating condition parameters

ODBC Connection String System variable definitions and file locations

Table 5-5: Supervisor Option settings.

5.2.5 Select Colors

When viewing machine properties, the Item Details Windowshows properties and values obtained from the database anddefined by the user. You can select the colors to distinguish thedifferent types of information displayed.

Screen 5-11. Colors dialog box.

Settings Application

Machine Properties The background color and the text color of machineproperties.

Machine Values The background color and the text color of machineproperty values.

Machine Selection The color of the highlighted item.

User Properties The background color and the text color of user defined

properties.User Values The background color and the text color of user defined

property values.

User Selection The color of the highlighted item.

Table 5-6: Colors dialog box settings.



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5.2.6 Edit Machine Parameters

If you have the PI server connection enabled, you need to configure the machine parameters.

This function requires the installation of another application that provides the interface betweenTracCon and Iris. Supervisor options can enable/disable the PI interface (see Section 5.2.4.5).

Please contact Technical Support for more information.

Screen 5-12. Edit Machine Parameters (PI interface)


Iris-PI Interface Location The location of the IICS application that provides thecommunication interface between TracCon and the PIserver

Test PI Server Connection Tests the communication and interface between TracConand the PI server

Machines Machine for which these tags are applicable

Get from PI When checked, it means all operating parameters will beacquired from the PI server. Same function as on theTrigger screen [see Section 6.3.2].

Polling Period Determines how often the PI server will be queried forupdates to the operating parameters

Param Name Operating parameter to be acquired from the PI server



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PI Server Tag Name Tag name in the PI server. Ctrl-Space can be used toaccess a drop-down list of tags.

PI Server Name Name of the PI server.

5.2.7 New Machine

Adds a machine (from the existing Iris database) intothe TracCon Database File. The machine must

already be defined in the Paradox database (seeSection 4.2). This command is used to copy themachine definitions into the TracCon Database File.

If no machines are available, youll be asked if you

want to add a new machine to the (Paradox)database. This option is available by right-clicking New Machine in the Machines page. Supervisoroptions can enable/disable the ability to add newmachines (see Section 5.2.4.5).

Screen 5-13. New Machine dialog box.


Machine A machine, already defined, from the Iris database.

Machine Details Provides convenient machine definitions for yourinformation. This data cannot be changed here.

Table 5-7: New Machine dialog box settings.

5.2.8 New Instrument

Adds a New Instrumentto the TracCon Database File. This option is available by right-clickingNew Instrumentin the Instrumentspage. Before adding a New Instrument, you mustknow two things about the instrument:

1. The instruments serial number, and

2. The instruments multi-drop (or Network) address.



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Additionally, you can specify what machine (if one exists) to what instrument, and thecommunication profile (if one exists) for that connection. Supervisor options can enable/disablethe ability to add new instruments (see Section 5.2.4.5).

Screen 5-14: New Instrument dialog box.


Add New Instrument The name of the instrument, as it is to appear in theInventory List.

Serial Number The instruments serial number.

Network Address The multi-drop address of the instrument.

Machine The machine this instrument is attached to. If youhavent added a machine, select None.

Communication Profile The communication profile used to connect to this

instrument. If you have not added a communicationprofile, select None.

Table 5-8: New Instrument dialog box settings.

5.2.9 New Communication

Creates a new Communication Profile. This option is available via right-click NewCommunication in theCommunication page. A Communication Profile describes a physicalhardware communication configuration for connecting your instrument(s). Supervisor optionscan enable/disable the ability to add new communication profiles (see Section 5.2.4.5).

5.2.9.1 Definitions

Term Definition

Connection Name The name of the Communication Profile, as it is to appear in theInventory Lis t.

Communication Port The physical hardware port of the computer.

IP Address The terminal servers IP address.



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Port ID The terminal servers Port ID address.

Scan Addresses The multi-drop addresses you want to enable.

Fibre OpticConnection

Check this if you are using a fibre optic mode.

Al l Enables all addresses.

None Disables all addresses.

Ok Returns to CommunicationScreen after creating the new profile.

Cancel Returns to CommunicationScreen without creating a new profile.

Multi-drop One or more addressable Trac instruments connected in a busmode

Direct Single Trac Instrument

Local Port Local communications port on your computer

Network Communications over a TCP/IP to a terminal server device

Table 5-9: Communication definitions.

5.2.9.2 Local Port, Multidrop

Select Local Port, Multidrop to create a connection from a computers COM port using a RS-232 to RS-485 converter to multiple instruments connected via RS485 or fibre optic in a busconfiguration.

Enter the Connection Name, Communication Port and Scan Addresses. Enable FibreOptic Connection if appropriate.

Screen 5-15: Local Port, Multidrop dialog box

5.2.9.3 Local Port, Direct

Select Local Port, Directto create a connection on a computers COM port when connectingdirectly to an instruments front panel RS232 port. This is a single connection.

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Screen 5-16. Local Port, Direct dialog box

5.2.9.4 Network, Multidrop

Select Network, Multidropto create a connection using a terminal server connected to multipleinstruments connected via RS485 or fibre optic in a bus configuration.

Enter the Connection Name, IP Address, Port ID and Scan Addresses. Enable FibreOptic Connection if appropriate.

Screen 5-17. Network, Multidrop dialog box

5.2.9.5 Network, Direct

Select Network, Direct to create a connection using aterminal server with each port connected to a singleinstrument.

Enter the Connection Name, IP Address and Port ID.

Screen 5-18. Network, Direct dialog box



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5.2.10 Attach Instrument/Communication

If a Machine is highlighted in the Machines tab, the At tach Instrument command links anInstrumentto a machine. When you select this command, adialog box with a list of all available instruments appears.Some instruments, like FluxTrac, can be connected to

multiple machines; so, they appear as frequent as there areinputs available and require assignment of instrument input.In the Machines page with a machine highlighted, you canright-click to At tach Instrument. You can detach aninstrument by highlighting the instrument to detach in the

Machines page and then right-click Detach Instrument orEditDetach Instrument.

Screen 5-19. Attach Instrument dialog box

In the Instruments tab, a similar procedure,AttachCommunicationis used to link a Communicationsprofile to an Instrumenthighlighted. You can alsoright-click with an Instrument highlighted to the

At tach Communication .

Screen 5-20 Assign Instrument dialog box

5.2.11 Cut / Copy / Paste / Delete / Rename

Cut the selection and place it in the clipboard

Copythe selection and place it in the clipboard

Pastethe clipboard contents into another TracCon database

Delete or remove the selected item

Rename (Communications page only) to change the name of thecommunications profile

Note: You cannot delete machines or instruments profiles that are attached.Communication profiles can be deleted at any time.

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5.2.12 Copy Special/Paste Special

In some pages, such as Triggers and Flux Probe data, there are Copy Special and PasteSpecial commands, where Special is replaced with the appropriate context sensitivedescription:

Page Special functionTriggers Trigger/Schedule Page

Alarms Alarm Settings

Information (FluxTrac) Machine DataFlux Probe Data Load Point Data

5.2.13 Update From Database

In the Machines tab, this updates the machine definitions in the TracCon Database File with the

machine definition information contained in the Iris Paradox Database. If you change a

machine definition in the Iris Database according to the instructions in Appendix A, you mustuse the Update From Database command to import the changes to TracCon. You cannotchange Database information using the Database Machine Editor within TracCon.

Note: If the database no longer contains information on a particular machine,updating is not possible.

5.2.14 Detach/Disconnect Instrument

In the Machinespage with an instrument highlighted, you can Detach theInstrument from themachine. This does not delete the instrument; it only breaks the link to the machine. Thisoption is available via the right-click option Detach Instrument in the Machinespage with

the instrument highlighted.

In the Communications page, you can disconnect an instrument from a communicationsprofile. This does not detach an instrument from a machine. This option is available right-clicking to Disconnect Instrumentin the Communications page.

5.2.15 Close All Ports/Open All Ports

In the Communications menu that is available when the Communications page is open, youcan Close or Open All Ports. This does not change the database, but will allow otherapplications, such as TracLink or TracWiz to use the communication ports. These options areavailable by right-clicking to Close/Open All Portsin the Communications page.

5.2.16 Undo / Find / Find Next / Replace / Select All

Used to change Report Files:

Undothe last editing command

Findspecified text

Findthe Nextoccurrence of specified text

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Select Allcontents of a file.

5.3 Settings Menu: Report Files Only Sets the Report Filedisplay font.

Sets the Printer Font.

Mirror, or same, Fontfor printer and display.

Screen 5-21. Settings Menu

5.4 View Menu

This menu contains commands regarding the appearance of TracCon and theAlarm Window.

Screen 5-22. View Menu (typical & Reports only)

5.4.1 Alarm Window

The Alarm Window contains the list of all current alarms. Alarms are categorized into threegroups:

Active RedAcknowledged Yellow

Cleared Green

Screen 5-23. AlarmWindow

5.4.1.1 Alarm Legend

Whenever a new alarm is generated, it is added to the Alarm Window as an Active alarm.When a user Acknowledges an alarm, the alarm changes state from Active (red dot) toAcknowledged (yellow dot). You can only Clear acknowledged alarms, and you can onlyDeletecleared alarms.



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Hide Hides theAlarm Window.

Acknowledge / Clear / Delete Multi-function button (its function depends on alarm itemselected) is used to toggle alarm fromActiveto Delete.

Report Used to generate anAlarm Report (Report 3: SampleAlarm Repor t)

Reset Deletes all alarms, regardless of their state.

Table 5-10: Alarm Window settings

Tr acCon Report Fi l e V6. 0

Al arm Repor t Fi l e

Prepared On: Tue J ul 08, 2003 11: 36: 38

Al ar m #1:

ALARM set at Fri J ul 04, 2003 21: 21: 16Detai l s: ERR023Measurement on ' Hydr oTr ac 001' abort ed due to t i meout.

The i nst r ument may not be conf i gur ed cor r ect l y, or amal f unct i on may have occurr ed.

Al ar m #2:

ALARM set at Fri J ul 04, 2003 22: 29: 16Detai l s: ERR023Measurement on ' Hydr oTr ac 002' abort ed due to t i meout.The i nst r ument may not be conf i gur ed cor r ect l y, or amal f unct i on may have occur r ed.

Report 3: Sample Alarm Report

The Details for a given alarm can contain a generic application error code such as ERR039shown above or a description of an alarm generated by an instrument such as Over pulsesdetected on measurement or +NQN Alarm (see Section 6.3.4).

5.4.2 Hide TracCon (Show TracCon)

This command is used to hide/open TracCon from the computers desktop. This is ideal whenTracCon is run in the background. A TracCon icon in the notification tray in the task barindicates TracCon is running. Right-click on the icon to Hide/ShowWindow or Exit TracCon.

An alarm is indicated with a red blinking indicator, otherwise there is a green indicator in thetaskbar. Right-click on the Alarm icon to theAlarm Windowor toAcknowledge Alarms .

TaskbarIcons

Right-clickmenus

Red blinkingalarm

Alarm Window

Screen 5-24: Taskbar Icons



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5.4.3 List Bar: Machines, Instruments, Communications

The command is used to select one of the Inventory List pages fordisplay.

Screen 5-25. Inventory List window

5.4.4 Status Bar

When checked, the Status bar is displayed at the bottom of the TracCon application window.

Screen 5-26. Status Bar

The left side of the Status bar contains a description when the mouse cursor hovers overtoolbar items. The right side of the Status bar contains application information

Screen 5-26]. The NO symbol over an image indicates the option is not enabled.

Status Bar Image Application

Diskette When the Automatically save file hourly option is enabled in theapplication Edit Options & Settings Tasks. (See Section5.2.4.2)

Calendar When the Enable background time scheduler option is enabled inthe application Edit Options & Settings Tasks (see Section5.2.4.2).

SCADA When at least one machine is acquiring operating parametersthrough a PI interface

CAP The keyboards CAPS lock is activated

NUM The keyboards NUM lock is activated

SCRL The keyboards Scroll lock is activated

Date/time The last two panels display the current date (MM/DD/YY) and time

of day in 24-hour mode.

5.4.5 Tool Bar

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T

A New Database File

B New Report FileC Open

D Save

E Send As Mail

F Print

G Options & Settings

H New Instrument

I

New Machine

J New Communication

K Close All Ports

L Cut

M Copy

N Paste

O Delete

P Alarm Window

Q New Window

R CascadeWindows

S TileWindows

T About TracCon

5.5 Window MenuThe Window menu contains commands regarding the open windowsdisplayed in your workspace.

Screen 5-27. Window Menu

5.5.1 New Window / Cascade / Tile/ Arrange Icons

Creates a New Window that is a copy of the existing window. Cascadeall open and visible windows in your workspace.

Tileall open and visible windows in your workspace.

Arrangeall icons in the window.

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5.6 Help Menu5.6.1 About TracCon

Displays TracCons about dialog box containingthe application version information and the

application serial number.

Screen 5-28: About TracCon dialog box

5.6.2 Iris on the Web

Contains the hyperlinks to Iris for technical support and marketing information.

Screen 5-29. Iris on the Web

5.6.3 User Manual

The Help menu contains the User Manual, which displays thisdocument.

Screen 5-30. Help Menu

5.7 Iris Hyperlink

This Iris Power Engineering icon provides easy access to the Iris website, www.irispower.comthrough a hyperlink.



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Chapter

66. BusTrac/HydroTrac6.1 Menus & Commands

When the Machines page is open in the Inventory List, and a BusTrac or HydroTracinstrument is highlighted, the following menus and commands are available.

6.1.1 File Reports

FileReportsmenu contains commands pertaining tofile, report and print operations (see Section 5.1.6 forother commands).

Screen 6-1. Machine File Menu.

6.1.1.1 Database Log Report

This command creates a Database Log Reportcontaining a list of all the run-time operatingconditions entered or acquired when measurements were performed on the winding to whichthe BusTracor HydroTrac is attached (see Section 6.3.2.4).

Tr acCon Report Fi l e V6. 3Hydr oTr ac Database Log Li st i ng For Uni t 1A

Pr epar ed On: Tue Nov 04, 2003 22: 46: 44

#. Dat e & Ti me Cpl . Pai r Temp kV MW MVAr Rec # Comment1. 10/ 28/ 03 15: 24 C- C1- C- C2 55. 00 13. 80 200. 00 0. 00 278 t est ( Not

schedul ed)2. 10/ 28/ 03 15: 23 B- C1- B- C2 55. 00 13. 80 200. 00 0. 00 277 t est ( Not

schedul ed)

Report 4: Sample BusTrac Database Log Report.



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6.1.1.2 Measurement History Report

The Measurement History Reportis no longer available.

6.1.2 BusTrac or HydroTrac Menu

The BusTrac or HydroTrac menu contains commandsspecific to these instruments only.

Screen 6-2. BusTrac or HydroTrac Menu

6.1.2.1 Run Measurement Now

Performs a measurement on the selected BusTracor HydroTrac immediately.

6.1.2.2 Database Log Report

Creates a Database Log Report. The Database Log Report contains a list of ameasurements performed by the BusTracor HydroTrac instrument (see Section 6.1.1.1).

6.1.2.3 Change Alarm Settings

Sets alarm threshold levels for the NQN and Qmvalues returned by the BusTracor HydroTracinstrument when a measurement is completed. Alarm thresholds are defined per coupler perphase. Alarm values of 0 are used to disable the alarm threshold.

This screen is accessible by double-clicking on an entry in theAlarmspage.

Screen 6-3. Alarm Settings dialog box

6.1.2.4 Copy Item / Page

Depending on the item selected, copies information to the clipboard.

6.1.2.5 Paste Item / Page

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6.2 Instruments Page

The following information is displayed when the Instruments page is selected in the InventoryListand a BusTrac/HydroTracinstrument is highlighted.

6.2.1 Information PageThe Information page displays information specific tothe BusTrac orHydroTrac instrument highlighted in the

Inventory Lis t.

Screen 6-4. Information pageSetting Result

Name The user supplied name given to the instrument.

Serial Number The instruments unique serial number.

Multidrop Address The instruments multidrop address used for RS485 andfibre optic communication modes.

Communication Profile The name of the communication connection thisinstrument is connected to.

Version Information The instruments version information.

Table 6-1: Instrument Page details.

6.2.2 Diagnost ics Page

The Diagnostics page contains information from theBusTrac orHydroTracinstrument.

Screen 6-5. Diagnostics page

6.2.2.1 Update

Obtains the last diagnostics information from the instrument. To perform a self-test, use theSelf Testcommand then Updateto refresh the information.



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6.2.2.2 Self Test

Performs a self-test in the instrument. The contents of the Diagnostics page is not updated, youmust Updatethe contents.

6.2.2.3 Attention

Sets (turns-on) or resets (turns-off) the Attention indicator visible on the instruments frontpanel.

6.2.2.4 Diagnost ics Report

Select the File Reports Diagnostics Report or from anywhere on the instrumentDiagnostics page Diagnostics Report to obtain a report on the diagnostics information[Report 5: Sample BusTrac Diagnostics Report.]

Tr acCon Report Fi l e V6. 0Hydr oTr ac Di agnost i cs Report : : ' Hydr oTr ac 001'

Prepared On: Tue J ul 08, 2003 11: 42: 43Last updated on: Fr i J ul 04, 2003 20: 56: 44

- - - COMPONENTS - - -Communi cat i on Li br ary 05. 01 ' Trac Bus Li br ary

( I Tr cBus. DLL) 'I nst r ument Li br ary: 02. 01 ' Hydr oTrac Li br ary

( Hydr oTr c. DLL)'

- - - DI AGNOSTI CS - - -Ac Sync Vol t age: Detected. 8Batt ery: Good. ( 159)- 15 Vdc Power : Good. ( 126)

- 5 Vdc Power : Good. ( 129)+15 Vdc Power : Good. ( 241)+5 Vdc Power : Good. ( 127)Sync Fr equency: 59. 974 HzI nt er nal Temper ature: 48. 0Ref erence Vol t age: Good. ( 209)

- - - EVENTS LOG - - -Power Suppl y Faul t s: 0Communi cat i on Err ors: 18Over Temper at ure: 0Under Temperat ure: 0Syst em Faul t s: 5Reset Counter : 1060Last Reset ( YY/ MM/ DD HH) : 03/ 07/ 04 h: 20

- - - STATI STI CS - - -At t ent i on Status Code: 100DTemperat ure Li mi t s: Yes.Power Suppl y Faul t s: No.Hardware Reset Fl ag: Yes.Communi cat i on Err ors : Yes.User At t ent i on: No.Memory Err ors: No.Synchr oni zat i on Si gnal : Detect ed.Cl ock St at us: Ok.Bat t er y St at us: Ok.External Mul t i pl exer : Det ected.



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On- Ti me Ti ck Counter : 715434- - - I NSTRUMENT I NFORMATI ON - - -Opt i ons Code: 1279RS485 I r i sBus: I nst al l ed.At t enuators : +12 dB.Ampl i f i ers: +12 dB.Mul t i drop Term Resi stors: I nstal l ed.External Mul t i pl exer : Suppor t ed.

Termi nat i on Resi st or s: I nst al l ed.External Sync Opt i on: I nst al l ed.Front Panel Connectors : Absent .Temperat ure Measurement: I nst al l ed.Fi r mware Versi on: 04. 05Har dwar e Versi on: HYDRTRC1

Report 5: Sample BusTrac Diagnostics Report.

6.3 Machines Page

6.3.1 BusTrac/HydroTrac Setup Page

The BusTrac Setup orHydroTrac Setuppage is used to configure the BusTracor HydroTracinstrument prior to performing a measurement. A typical configuration is described below. Formore information on the Trac setup parameters, see the appropriate instrument Trac UserManual.

Screen 6-6. Setup page

You can start a measurement at any time using this right-click () command on any of the fourpages.

Be aware that the values entered in the Operating Parameters section on the Triggerspage willbe stored with the results (see Section 6.3.2).

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AC SynchronizationSignal

The source of the synchronization signal. Normally, the C1 orMACHINE input is used as the AC Synchronization Signal.

Phase Adjustment The phase adjustment used when a measurement is performed.When using capacitive couplers, the phase adjustment is +90degrees.

Test Duration The duration of the measurement cycle, per magnitude window.BusTrac or HydroTrachas 16 magnitude windows, so typically testduration is about 16 times the Test Duration. Recommendation is 5second test.

Coupler Sensitivity Used to select the measurement coupler sensitivity used for eachcoupler pair. A BusTracor HydroTraccan be attached to up to sixcoupler pairs, but the actual number of couplers displayed dependson the number of couplers installed on the machine to which theinstrument is attached. The coupler pair definitions are retrieved

from the Iris Paradox Database (See Section 4.2 for more

information about machine definitions). Recommendation is that youselect a sensitivity range such that the maximum partial dischargelevels detected will be about midrange. That is, if you have partialdischarge levels of 150mV, select the 20-320mV range. Thisensures that the partial discharge will be detected and also providesmaximum sensitivity to the activity.

6.3.2 Triggers Page

The Triggers page is used to define an automatic data collection schedule. Triggers can bepurely time based or parameter based. Purely time-based triggers will collect data at a user-defined frequency, while parameter-based triggers will collect data when some user defined

machine operating conditions are true.

6.3.2.1 Time-based Triggers

The time-based trigger requires a name, start time and time interval. When the start time isequal to the present time, data will be collected from the instrument and when the operation iscomplete the start time will be incremented by the time interval.

6.3.2.2 Parameter-based Triggers

The parameter-based trigger requires a name, start time, one or more parameter ranges and atime interval. All parameter ranges require a center value and a tolerance above or below thatvalue. When the start time equals the present time TracCon will begin to compare the currentoperating conditions, obtained from a PI server, with the user defined parameter ranges. If theactual conditions fall within the user-defined tolerances for all the parameter conditions in thattrigger, data will be collected from the instrument. When the operation is complete the start timewill be incremented by the time interval.



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List of trigger names

parameter ranges.Take ameasurement

Acqu ire

Measurementspecifics

OperatingConditions

Screen 6-7: Schedule page.

In order to make changes to Triggers you must enter the Supervisor mode. Please contact Iristechnical support for information (see Section 9.1). Supervisor options can enable/disable theability to use PI Interface (see Section 5.2.4.5).

Within the Triggers setup page you can Run Measurements,or Copy andPaste the SchedulePageto and from the clipboard using the right-click () commands.Be aware that the values entered in the Operating Parameterssection on the Triggers page will be stored with the results (seeSection 6.3.2).

In Supervisor mode, you can create new triggers by double-clicking on the name and entering a unique name.

Double-click on each of the parameters you require for this trigger and enter the center valueand tolerance for that parameter. Each parameter specified for a trigger will be combined in alogical AND, that is all must be true for the trigger to be activated.



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The different trigger definitions will be combined in a logical OR, that is, each trigger will beevaluated individually and can thus be activated or non-activated independently. Triggers also have time andfrequency requirements, see Section 6.3.2.5, which must bemet for the trigger to be activated. See Section6.4.2for adviceon setting triggers.

6.3.2.3 Acquire

Force a measurement to occur immediately. This does not change the measurement schedule.If you are not getting operating conditions through PI, you need to enter the OperatingConditions prior to acquiring data (Section 6.3.2.4).

6.3.2.4 Operating Condit ions

If PI is enabled (see Section 4.5), then you can get the operating conditions from PI; otherwiseyou will need to enter the following data that will be stored with the PD results:

Reactive Power (MVar)

Stator voltage (kV)

Winding Temp (C)

Hydrogen Pressure (if applicable)

Active Power (MW)

You can also enter a Test Comment that will be stored with the data.

6.3.2.5 Measurement Specifics

Setting Result

Enable Current Trigger When checked, the selected trigger is enabled; however, you musthave Enable background time scheduler in the Options & Settings:Tasks checked for the triggers to run (see Section 5.2.4.2).

Start Date & Start Time The date and time the trigger begins to be valid. If this is a time-based

trigger this will be the time that the next measurement will be taken.

End Date & End Time The date and time the trigger will no longer be valid. If you want datacollection to continue indefinitely, then leave the check box empty.

Number per Interval This number indicates the total number of measurements to beperformed during each time interval. For example, if you want tocollect 4 sets of data, one after the other, for each time interval, enterthe number 4.



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Time Interval This is the time between measurements. Every time a measurement isperformed the start time will be incremented by the time interval.

6.3.3 Test Log Page

The Test Measurement Log contains a list of all measurements in the database. When ameasurement is selected, you can launch PDViewto display the measurement data or double-click on the test result.

The Refresh updates the list by reading the entire contents of the Iris Paradox Database.This command can take several seconds to complete.

Screen 6-8. Test Log page

You can start a measurement at any time or generate a Database LogReportusing the right-click () command (see 6.1.1.1 for moreinformation on the report).

Be aware that the values entered in the Operating Parameters section on the Triggerspage willbe stored with the results (see Section 6.3.2).

The Test Measurement Logdisplays the following information:

Date / Time The date and time the measurement was performed.

Coupler Pair The coupler pair used for the measurement.

Status The measurement status: OK and OVR (see Section6.4.3)

+NQN1 C1 or Machine coupler +NQN summary value

NQN1 C1 or Machine coupler -NQN summary value

+Qm1 C1 or Machine coupler +Qm summary value

Qm1 C1 or Machine coupler -Qm summary value

+NQN2 C2 or System coupler +NQN summary valueNQN2 C2 or System coupler -NQN summary value

+Qm2 C2 or System coupler +Qm summary value

Qm2 C2 or System coupler -Qm summary value

Temperature The machine operating tempe

Documents

TracCon User Manual