GE Consumer & Industrial

Multilin

DDFR
Distributed Digital Fault Recorder

Instruction Manual
Software Revision: 3.0x

Manual P/N: 1601-9024-A3

Manual Order Code: GEK-113333B
Copyright © 2008 GE Multilin

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*1601-9024-A3*
These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor provide
for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation, or
maintenance. Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise
which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s purpose, the matter should be referred
to the General Electric Company.
To the extent required the products described herein meet applicable ANSI, IEEE, and NEMA
standards; but no such assurance is given with respect to local codes and ordinances
because they vary greatly.

© 2008 GE Multilin Incorporated. All rights reserved.

GE Multilin Distributed Digital Fault Recorder instruction manual for revision 3.0x.
Distributed Digital Fault Recorder and DDFR, are registered trademarks of GE Multilin Inc.
The contents of this manual are the property of GE Multilin Inc. This documentation is
furnished on license and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the permission
of GE Multilin. The content of this manual is for informational use only and is subject to
change without notice.
Part numbers contained in this manual are subject to change without notice, and should
therefore be verified by GE Multilin before ordering.

Part number: 1601-9024-A3 (August 2008)

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents
1: GETTING STARTED ORDERING ........................................................................................................................................... 1-1
ORDERING THE DDFR ........................................................................................................ 1-1
ABOUT YOUR NEW DDFR UNIT .................................................................................................. 1-2
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS ............................................................................................... 1-2
ABOUT THE DDFR IN GENERAL ........................................................................................ 1-2
Background ..................................................................................................................1-2
Data Recording ...........................................................................................................1-3
CHECK THE CONTENTS OF THE BOX ................................................................................ 1-4
USING THIS MANUAL .......................................................................................................... 1-4
THE PHYSICAL DDFR UNIT ............................................................................................... 1-5
INSTALLING THE ENERVISTA DDFR SETUP PROGRAM .................................................... 1-8
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS - DDFR SETUP AND MONITORING SOFTWARE ............ 1-9
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS - DDFR ARCHIVER ............................................................ 1-9
SETTING UP THE ENERVISTA SOFTWARE ......................................................................... 1-9
EnerVista DDFR Setup .............................................................................................1-9
SETTING UP COMPUTER-TO-DDFR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS ......................... 1-12
CHECKING THE COMMUNICATIONS SETUP IN YOUR COMPUTER ................................. 1-12
MAKING THE INITIAL SETUP CONNECTION ...................................................................... 1-13
USING THE ENERVISTA DDFR COMMUNICATION SETUP SCREENS ............................ 1-16
SETTING UP WITH MULTIPLE NIC IN YOUR PC WITH DDFR SETUP INSTALLED ....... 1-23
USING THE DISCOVER DDFR BUTTON ............................................................................ 1-32
SETTING UP ARCHIVER COMMUNICATION ........................................................................ 1-36
USING THE IP ADDRESS RESET BUTTON ........................................................................... 1-37
IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................ 1-38
SETTING UP RELAY-TO-DDFR COMMUNICATION .............................................................. 1-40
ATTACHING FIELD DEVICES (RELAYS) TO THE DDFR ..................................................... 1-40
Attaching Ethernet-based Relays ......................................................................1-40
Attaching RS485-based Relays ...........................................................................1-41
Attaching RS232-based Relays ...........................................................................1-42
Attaching Multiple Relay Communication Types to the DDFR ............1-42

2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................... 2-1

DESCRIPTION BENEFITS OF DISTRIBUTED VS CENTRALIZED DIGITAL FAULT RECORDING ................ 2-1
Centralized DFR System .........................................................................................2-2
Distributed DFR System (DDFR) ...........................................................................2-2
FEATURES OF THE GE MULTILIN DDFR SYSTEM ........................................................... 2-3
The Distributed Digital Fault Recorder (DDFR) .............................................2-3
The DDFR Archiver ....................................................................................................2-4
GE MULTILIN RELAY FIRMWARE SUPPORT ........................................................................... 2-5
DDFR-SUPPORTED RELAY FIRMWARE VERSIONS .......................................................... 2-5
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 2-6
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 2-6
TEST SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 2-7
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................... 2-8
APPROVALS AND CERTIFICATION ...................................................................................... 2-8

3: DDFR CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ......................................................................................................... 3-1

CONFIGURATION - AN EXPLANATION .............................................................................. 3-1
PASSWORD ACCESSIBILITY GROUPS ................................................................................. 3-1

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SETTING UP YOUR PASSWORD .......................................................................................... 3-2

DDFR CONFIGURATION TECHNIQUES ............................................................................. 3-2
Single DDFR Unit ........................................................................................................3-2
Multiple DDFR Units ..................................................................................................3-3
"Fresh" and "Preset" Configuring ........................................................................3-3
Reconfiguration ..........................................................................................................3-3
USING ENERVISTA DDFR SETUP SOFTWARE ....................................................................... 3-4
THE ENERVISTA DDFR MENU BAR ................................................................................. 3-4
ENERVISTA DDFR ONLINE AND OFFLINE WINDOW STRUCTURES .............................. 3-4
THE ENERVISTA DDFR ONLINE WINDOW (SITE LIST) .................................................. 3-5
The DDFR Online Window Menu .........................................................................3-5
The DDFR Archivers Online Window Menu ....................................................3-9
CONFIGURING DDFR SETTINGS FILES .................................................................................... 3-11
WHAT IS A SETTINGS FILE? ............................................................................................... 3-11
USING SETTINGS FILES ....................................................................................................... 3-11
CREATING A NEW SETTINGS FILE ..................................................................................... 3-12
ADDING RELAYS TO A DDFR SETTINGS FILE .................................................................. 3-13
UPGRADING SETTINGS FILES TO A NEW DDFR FIRMWARE REVISION ....................... 3-14
TRANSFERRING AND SAVING SETTINGS FILES ................................................................. 3-15
ADDING SETTINGS FILES TO THE ENERVISTA DDFR ENVIRONMENT .......................... 3-16
TRANSFERRING A SETTINGS FILE TO A DDFR UNIT ....................................................... 3-16
PRINTING SETTINGS AND ACTUAL VALUES ...................................................................... 3-17
CONFIGURING THE DDFR WATCHDOGS ............................................................................... 3-19
TYPES OF WATCHDOG ....................................................................................................... 3-20
THE DDFR INTERNAL WATCHDOG .................................................................................. 3-20
THE DRIVESPACE WATCHDOG ......................................................................................... 3-21
DriveSpace WatchDog Alarms ............................................................................3-21
Adding a DriveSpace WatchDog ........................................................................3-22
CONFIGURING THE MODBUS POLL RATE ............................................................................. 3-24

4: THE DDFR AND RELAY RELAY INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................... 4-1

INFORMATION ACTUAL VALUES RECORDS IN THE DDFR SETUP PROGRAM ........................................ 4-1
Viewing Event Records ............................................................................................4-2
Viewing Waveform Records .................................................................................4-2
Viewing Data Logger Records (UR Relays Only) ..........................................4-3
View Archiver Actual Values .................................................................................4-4
CONFIGURING THE EXTERNAL WATCHDOG ....................................................................... 4-5
TYPES OF WATCHDOG ....................................................................................................... 4-6
THE DDFR EXTERNAL WATCHDOG ................................................................................. 4-6
The External WatchDog Heartbeat ...................................................................4-6
Adding an External WatchDog ............................................................................4-7
CONFIGURING UR RELAYS FOR DDFR WATCHDOGS .................................................. 4-8
Virtual Input (VI) Commands .................................................................................4-8
FlexLogic ........................................................................................................................4-9

5: RETRIEVING AND THE DDFR SETUP .............................................................................................................................. 5-1

VIEWING DDFR ARCHIVER DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................... 5-1
ARCHIVER DATA General Description ..................................................................................................5-1
Archiver Features ......................................................................................................5-2
DDFR ARCHIVER INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 5-3
Set up Remote Access from DDFR Setup .......................................................5-3
ARCHIVER DIRECTORY AND FILE STRUCTURE .................................................................. 5-6
CONFIGURING THE DDFR ARCHIVER ...................................................................................... 5-8
GENERAL ............................................................................................................................... 5-8

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Archiver Configuration Method 1 .......................................................................5-9

Archiver Configuration Method 2 .......................................................................5-9
USING THE DDFR ARCHIVER PREFERENCES SCREEN .................................................... 5-10
Archiver Record Storage ........................................................................................5-10
Maximum Retrieval Days .......................................................................................5-10
Delete ALL Waveform and DataLogger files
from the Archiver’s Root Folder ................................................................5-11
Delete ALL Events from the Archiver’s Event Database ..........................5-11
VIEWING DATA IN THE DDFR ARCHIVER ............................................................................... 5-12
ARCHIVER RECORDS - GENERAL ....................................................................................... 5-12
ARCHIVER EVENTS RECORDS ............................................................................................. 5-12
ARCHIVER WAVEFORMS RECORDS ................................................................................... 5-15
Waveform File Access .............................................................................................5-16
Waveform Merge .......................................................................................................5-17
Waveform Resample ...............................................................................................5-19
Viewing Retrieved Waveform Files ....................................................................5-19
Waveform Cursor Times ........................................................................................5-20
Viewing Phasors .........................................................................................................5-21
Viewing Harmonics ...................................................................................................5-23
ARCHIVER DATA LOGGER RECORDS ................................................................................. 5-24
Viewing the Retrieved Data Logger Files .......................................................5-26
Storage of Data Logger Records ........................................................................5-26

6: MISCELLANEOUS CHANGE NOTES ................................................................................................................................ 6-1

REVISION HISTORY .............................................................................................................. 6-1
CHANGES TO THE DDFR MANUAL .................................................................................. 6-1

INDEX

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 GE Consumer & Industrial
Multilin

Distributed Digital Fault Recorder

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Getting Started

1.1 Ordering

1.1.1 Ordering the DDFR

Select the basic model and the desired features from the selection guide below:

Table 1–1: Ordering Codes

DDFR * *
HI | 120 to 230 VAC / 110 to 250 VDC
HI Redundant 120 to 230 VAC / 110 to 250 VDC
XX No redundant power supply

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1.2 About Your New DDFR Unit

1.2.1 Cautions and Warnings

Before attempting to install or use the DDFR unit, it is important that all DANGER and
CAUTION indicators in this manual are reviewed in order to prevent personal injury,
equipment damage and/or downtime. The above icons are used to indicate dangers,
cautions and notes.
The standard note icon emphasizes a specific point or indicates minor problems that may
occur if instructions are not properly followed.
The caution icon indicates that possible damage to equipment or data may occur if
instructions are not properly followed.
The danger icon provides users with a warning about the possibility of serious or fatal
injury to themselves or others.

1.2.2 About the DDFR in General

The Distributed Digital Fault Recorder (DDFR) you are about to set up, has been designed to
provide you with a convenient and economical way to keep track of electrical system
situations and problems using the latest in digital technology, by transferring readily
available data from the GE relays currently operating in your facility, so that it can be used
conveniently and effectively.
The DDFR is, in fact, a highly effective data management device.

1.2.2.1 Background

Enhancements to the fault and disturbance recording abilities of modern microprocessor

based protection relays has eliminated the need to install costly equipment whose sole
purpose is to record information about power system events. The DDFR is a substation-
hardened device built to protection relay standards that uses communications to retrieve
Fault, Disturbance and Sequence of Event records recorded in existing protection relays
and archive this critical data both locally and in a permanent enterprise network location.
Fault and disturbance information is retrieved and stored from the protection relays within
seconds of the file initially being recorded. Having this information quickly archived into a
permanent location eliminates the risk of the files being overwritten in the finite storage
space within the relay before users have had a chance to manually retrieve these files.
International Standards Compliant
When used with advanced protection relays such as the GE Multilin Universal Relay family,
the DDFR complies with most international standards requirements for fault recording
including:

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• NERC - RFC-PRC-002-1
• IEEE
• NPCC
• ECAR Doc. #14

1.2.2.2 Data Recording

The DDFR detects that new information has been recorded in a relay and automatically
retrieves and archives this data. Information that can be archived from protection relays
includes:
• Transient Fault Records
• Sequence of Event Records
• Disturbance Records
Sequence of Event Record (SOE)
The DDFR retrieves the Event Records stored in protection relays distributed across a
substation and merges all of these Events into a Station-Wide Sequence of Event Record.
Connecting the protection relays to an IRIG-B time clock synchronizes the relay internal
clocks with 1 millisecond accuracy and enables the DDFR to create a Station-Wide Event
Record that is an exact representation of the sequence of operations that occurred in the
substation.
Transient Fault Records
Transient Fault Records (also known as Oscillography records) recorded in protection
relays are retrieved by the DDFR and stored in its internal memory space. All Transient
Fault Records are archived using a naming convention that makes it easy for users to
relate the Transient Fault records with a particular substation fault. Each record is stored
with a name that includes the exact date and time at which the record was initially
triggered. If the Transient Fault record was originally recorded in the relay as a COMTRADE
file, the DDFR stores this record in its native format; if the protection relay stores its record
in another format, such as a CSV file, the DDFR automatically converts this file into the
COMTRADE-1999 format so that the record can be analyzed using a standard COMTRADE
viewer.
Disturbance Records
Protection relays capable of recording Disturbance Records used for analyzing extended
or evolving power system disturbances such as Voltage Sags or Swells, are retrieved and
archived by the DDRF. All Disturbance Records are archived using a naming convention
that makes it easy for users to relate the Disturbance records with a particular power
system disturbance. Each record is stored with a name that includes the exact date and
time at which the record was initially triggered. All disturbance records are stored in
COMTRADE format.
Automatic Data Management
The DDFR is equipped with eight gigabytes of internal non-volatile memory that provides
storage for several months of fault and disturbance information inside the DDFR. The data
storage space available is constantly monitored by the DDFR to ensure that adequate
space is available for storing any new data recorded by the protection relays. The DDFR
has an automatic data clearing function that erases older stored data as the DDFR

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approaches its recording capacity. The DDFR erases this old data on a First-In-First-Out
basis so that newer fault information is available when required, for analysis by
engineering personnel.
Local Disturbance Analysis
Fault, Disturbance, and Sequence of Event Records archived in the DDFR can be viewed
and analyzed locally in the substation by communicating directly with the DDFR using the
EnerVista DDFR Setup Software. The DDFR Setup software includes an Event Record viewer
for analyzing the station-wide Sequence of Event record, and a powerful COMTRADE
viewer for analyzing the Transient Fault and Disturbance records.

1.2.3 Check the Contents of the Box

When you open the DDFR box, you should find:
• one DDFR unit
• one software disk (CD) containing the EnerVista DDFR Setup software.
• manual.

If there is any noticeable physical damage, or if any of the contents of the box are missing,
Note

please contact GE Multilin immediately.

1.2.4 Using this Manual

This manual is designed with the assumption that you may or may not know about the
principles of DDFR usage or EnerVista software in general. If you know little about DDFR
usage, please read carefully what is written below, bearing in mind that GE Multilin is
available to fully support your questions about any aspect of the product.
If this is not the case, simply ignore those sections of the manual with which you are
familiar.
The manual is structured to guide you through the entire installation and configuration
process, from opening the box, to:
• setting up the software on your PC
• setting up the DDFR(s) on the Ethernet network
• configuring the DDFR settings
• physically connecting the associated relays
• configuring the associated relays for use with the DDFR(s)
• retrieving and viewing information transferred from your relays to the DDFR(s) and
into your computer.
Any actions you have to undertake during any part of the installation and configuration
processes, are indicated in the manual as follows:
Z Open the box.
This makes it easier to separate what you must physically do, from the surrounding
product and process descriptions and explanations.

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1.2.5 The Physical DDFR Unit

Power Supply
Each DDFR is supplied in one of two power supply types:
• AC: 120 V to 230 V
• DC: 110 V to 250 V

-/N +/L
1 3 5 7 9
2 4 6 8

= Not Connected

FIGURE 1–1: DDFR Terminal Block

Please ensure, before connecting a DDFR to the power supply, that the unit you have in
front of you is compatible with the power supply in your facility.

Please ensure that you connect the DDFR to a UPS power supply in order to prevent
Note

data loss in the case of sudden power outage.

LED Indicator Light

A single green LED is located on the front of the DDFR. This LED indicates only that power
is being supplied to the DDFR unit.

Ethernet Communications Ports

In the DDFR 2.0 unit, a single Ethernet communication port is provided at the rear of the
DDFR. This port can be used for “fresh” setup and /or configuration of a new DDFR unit. Its
main function is to act as the sole communication port for data from all relays in your
facility to the DDFR unit and from this unit to your computers.

In the DDFR 3.0 unit, a new Ethernet communication port along with a new IP address
reset push button is added. This new Ethernet communication port is the external
communication port. Its main function is for non-setting data communications between
DDFR unit and DDFR data viewing and collecting systems, such as DDFR Archiver. The
DDFR unit will reject any setting-requests sent through this external Ethernet
communication port (see section 1.4: Setting Up Computer-to-DDFR Ethernet
Communications).

The new IP address reset push button in the DDFR 3.0 unit is provided to reset the IP
address for the Internal Ethernet communication port back to factory default IP setting.

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Use it only if IP address setting for the Internal Ethernet communication port has been
forgotten and could not be recalled.
In DDFR 3.0 unit, the existing Ethernet communication port is named as the Internal
Ethernet communication port. Its main function is for receiving setting requests from the
DDFRPC Setup system to configure the DDFR unit (see chapter 3).
In short, the DDFR unit you have purchased offers you the ability to configure your entire
range of (DDFR-supported) relays and conveniently view and archive the fault information
accumulated within these relays from the computer keyboard on your desk.
The other Ethernet port (Eth2) will be used only to connect to a separate LAN with the sole
purpose of providing access to the retrieved IED files. It will be read-only, allowing no
configuration to either the DDFR or the connected IED’s.

IP reset switch
A reset switch is provided at the rear of the DDFR. This switch will be used to reset the IP
address to the factory settings, see chapter 1.4.7.

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Dimensions

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INSTALLING THE ENERVISTA DDFR SETUP PROGRAM CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED

1.3 Installing the EnerVista DDFR Setup Program

The DDFR is configured using the EnerVista DDFR Setup software installed on an external
PC or laptop. All configuration and interrogation of each DDFR is performed using this
software package. Other EnerVista configurations - those specific to each of the relays in
your facility - are unaffected by the EnerVista DDFR Setup software. The EnerVista relay
software can be used, as always, online or offline, to configure, monitor, maintain and
troubleshoot the operation of individual relay functions.
The EnerVista DDFR Setup software operates as follows:
• The EnerVista DDFR Setup program communicates to the DDFR through the
Ethernet port located on the DDFR (see section 1.5.1: Attaching Field Devices
(Relays) to the DDFR). If the DDFR is connected to an Ethernet Switch, the EnerVista
Setup software simply communicates through one of the Ethernet ports on this
switch to the DDFR.
• The EnerVista DDFR Setup Software has the same look and feel as the standard
EnerVista setup programs used for programming GE Multilin protection relays such
as the UR and SR families. See figure below.

FIGURE 1–2: EnerVista DDFR Setup Program

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1.3.1 Hardware Requirements - DDFR Setup and Monitoring Software

The following minimum requirements must be met for the DDFR Setup software to operate
on your computer.
• Pentium class or higher processor (Pentium II 300 MHz or better recommended)
• Microsoft Windows 2000, XP
• 64 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended)
• Minimum of 50 MB hard disk space (200 MB recommended)

1.3.2 Hardware Requirements - DDFR Archiver

The following requirements must be met for (1) the DDFR Archiver software to operate
effectively on your computer, and (2) effective archival of potentially large amounts of data
from DDFRs in the field.
• Pentium class or higher processor (Pentium II 300 MHz or better recommended)
• Microsoft Windows Professional, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server,
Windows XP Professional
• 1 GB of RAM (minimum 512 MB recommended)
• 100 GB hard disk space (minimum 200 MB recommended)

1.3.3 Setting Up the EnerVista Software

1.3.3.1 EnerVista DDFR Setup

After ensuring the above minimum hardware requirements are met, use the following
procedure to install the DDFR software from the GE EnerVista CD.
Z Insert the GE EnerVista CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Z Click the Install Now button and follow the installation instructions
to install the EnerVista Launchpad software on your local PC.
Z After Launchpad is installed, start Launchpad.

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Z Click the IED Setup button on the main EnerVista Launchpad

screen, to open the IED Setup.
Z Click the Add Product button to open the Add Product dialog:

Z Click the from CD radio button at the top of the window.

Z Select the DDFR from the Add Product window as shown above.
Z Click the Add Now button to install the DDFR Setup Software, then
follow the installation instructions.

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Z Once the DDFR Setup is installed, the DDFR icon will appear in the
IED Setup window, as shown on the right hand side of figure 1-3
below.

If at any time you are updating the DDFR software, select the “Web” radio button to ensure
Note

the most recent software release.

FIGURE 1–3: Launchpad IED Setup window

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1.4 Setting Up Computer-to-DDFR Ethernet Communications

1.4.1 Checking the Communications Setup in Your Computer

Before proceeding with setting up computer-to-DDFR Ethernet communications, you must
check the communications setup in your PC.

New DDFRs are factory configured as follows:

Note

Table 1–2: Default DDFR IP Configuration

Ethernet Port IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway
Internal Ethernet Port 192.168.2.254 255.255.255.0 192.168.2.1
External Ethernet Port 192.168.1.253 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1

All DDFRs must be reconfigured with your own unique IP Addresses.

This is done as follows:
Z On the main screen of your PC, with the DDFRPC Setup application
installed, click the Start button.
Z Select Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt
The black "DOS" screen will appear.
Z Type ipconfig, and press Enter
A window similar to the one shown below will appear:

Z If your ipconfig screen shows a single Ethernet Adaptor, proceed to

section 1.4.2: Making the Initial Setup Connection.
Z If your IP Address is 192.168.2.n, and the Subnet Mask is
255.255.n.0, go ahead and directly Discover the new DDFR (go to
section 1.4.2)
Z If the ipconfig screen shows more than one Ethernet adaptor, go to
section 1.4.2: Making the Initial Setup Connection and try to detect
the new DDFR. If the system does not detect the new DDFR,
follow the procedure shown in section 1.4.3: Using the EnerVista
DDFR Communication Setup Screens.

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1.4.2 Making the Initial Setup Connection

Once the EnerVista DDFR software is installed, but before you attempt to configure the
DDFR settings, the software has to recognize the existence of each of your new DDFRs.

There two ways to connect the DDFR unit’s 2 Ethernet communication ports to your
networks:

Method 1:
• Connect the DDFR unit’s Internal Ethernet communication port to the subnet
where your IEDs are connected. In this subnet, the DDFR unit can fully access your
IEDs to collect data from them. The DDFR Setup system connected in this subnet
has both read and the write access to the DDFR unit. In other words, the DDFR
Setup system can not only view data collected in the DDFR unit, but can also
configure the DDFR unit.
• Connect the DDFR unit’s External Ethernet communication port to the subnet
(other than the IED subnet) where your other systems have read-only access to the
DDFR unit. Your DDFR Setup system in this subnet is able to view only the data
collected in the DDFR unit. Any setting requests attempted from the DDFR Setup
system in this subnet are rejected. Your DDFR Archiver system should be set up in
this subnet to collect data from the DDFR units.
If you already have a separate network infrastructure setup with your IEDs isolated from
your corporate network, or if you intend to set up a network infrastructure in such manner,
you should use this approach to connect the DDFR unit to your network infrastructure.

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FIGURE 1–4: External and Internal ports linked to different switches belonging to either a differ-
ent subnet or the same subnet.

Method 2:
• If your network infrastructure does not isolate your IEDs from your corporate
network, or you do not intend to isolate the IEDs from the rest of the systems in
your network, you can simply just connect the Internal Ethernet communication
port to your network and leave the External Ethernet communication port unused.
In this network setting, both your DDFR Archiver system and DDFR Setup system
connect to the DDFR unit by the Internal Ethernet communication port, which is
the same as DDFR 2.0 unit.

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FIGURE 1–5: External port is not used. lnternal port is linked to the switch to which all IEDs,
DDFRSetup, and DDFRArchiver are connected.

After choosing which method to use to connect the DDFR unit into your network
infrastructure, you are ready to use the DDFR Setup application to discover and properly
configure the DDFR unit.
There are two ways of doing this:
Method 1:
• Connect each DDFR’s Internal Ethernet communication port directly to a switch on
your Ethernet network and follow the procedure below (section 1.4.3: Using the
EnerVista DDFR Communication Setup Screens) for each DDFR unit as you connect
each unit.
If you have several DDFR units to set up, connect them and set up their Ethernet
Communications parameters one at a time.
Method 2:
If you prefer to place your DDFR units on the bench or desktop and configure each directly
from your computer,
• Connect each DDFR unit’s Internal Ethernet communication port to your computer
individually, using a small, local, PC-type Ethernet switch box.
• Set up its Ethernet communication parameters according to the procedure shown
below (section 1.4.3: Using the EnerVista DDFR Communication Setup Screens).
In either of the above cases, once each DDFR is set up to communicate, you can
immediately continue to configure the settings for that DDFR. See Chapter 3 for details.
Alternatively, you may want to set up all of your DDFRs to communicate, and connect
them to your main network before starting to configure your DDFR settings.

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1.4.3 Using the EnerVista DDFR Communication Setup Screens

Z Connect a single DDFR to your Ethernet network using one of the
methods indicated above.
Ensure that the Ethernet cables are securely attached to both your
computer and the Ethernet switch.
Z Open the main EnerVista DDFR Setup screen by going into the GE
Power Management folder in your computer Start menu.

The DDFR is shipped from the Factory with the following default network parameters.
Note

These parameters must be reconfigured immediately to ensure that Network IP address

conflicts do not occur.

Table 1–3: Default DDFR IP Configuration

Ethernet Port IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway
Internal Ethernet Port 192.168.2.254 255.255.255.0 192.168.2.1
External Ethernet Port 192.168.1.253 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1

To reconfigure the DDFR network parameters in your new DDFR,

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Z Press the DDFR Setup button at the top left of the screen, or
alternatively select Communications > DDFR Setup from the main
menu, to open the DDFR Setup Screen as shown in figure 1-4
below:

FIGURE 1–6: DDFR Setup Screen

When the DDFR Setup button is pressed, the Setup application will search to see if there is
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an unconfigured DDFR (ie: a DDFR unit with default factory IP address 192.168.2.254 for its
Internal Ethernet Port) connected on the local hub.
If an existing DDFR is found on your network using the default IP address (192.168.2.254) -
your new DDFR unit should be the only one - a DDFR Configuration Tool will appear as
shown below:

Z Click Yes to proceed.

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If the DDFR unit is currently locked, DDFR Setup will remind you that it is locked and that
DDFR Setup is going to unlock the DDFR.

Z Click OK to proceed.
After the DDFR is successfully unlocked, the IP Address configuration window is presented.
Use the DDFR Configuration Tool to set the IP address of this DDFR to a valid IP
address to be used within the domain of your network.
Z Input the new IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway
parameters into the DDFR Configuration Tool.

You must configure the new DDFR with a valid IP address:

Note

• Set the IP address to a static IP address.

This is when you enter the IP manually into the DDFR. A valid IP for each DDFR
installed should be requested from the IT department to ensure that Network IP
address conflicts do not occur.

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Z Press GO.

Z Press Yes to confirm the IP configuration.

The DDFR IP Address configuration is now changed. The DDFR Setup will automatically
perform a clock synchronization.

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Z Press OK.
The DDFR Setup screen will remain:

If for any reason (firewall, network configuration, etc.) you cannot "Discover" a DDFR, you
Note

can manually add it into the DDFR environment using DDFR Setup, provided you know the
IP Address of the DDFR unit.
To add a DDFR manually, proceed as follows:
Z Click the Add DDFR button to define the new DDFR
The newly configured DDFR appears as shown, with its default
name, New DDFR1

Z Enter the desired name in the DDFR Name field and a description
(optional).
Z Enter the IP Address of the DDFR.

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Z Click the Read Order Code button to connect to the DDFR and
transfer the Order Code and firmware Version number from the
DDFR.
If a communications error occurs, ensure that the Ethernet
communications values correspond to the actual assigned setting
values.
Z If you wish to give the DDFR a new name, insert the new name in
the DDFR Name field, then click OK.
The new name will be saved in the DDFR.

If you have already assigned a (meaningful) name to the DDFR and you press the Read
Note

Order Code button, the name will be changed automatically to the latest DDFR name
assigned.

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Z The new device will be added to the DDFR Site List located on the
upper left side of the main EnerVista DDFR Setup screen.

FIGURE 1–7: DDFR Site List (Online Window)

FIGURE 1–8: DDFR Site List (Online Window) Expanded

The new DDFR unit has now been configured for Ethernet communication.

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1.4.4 Setting up with Multiple NIC in your PC with DDFR Setup Installed
If your DDFR Setup cannot "Discover" the factory-configured DDFR unit, and you have
multiple NICs in your DDFR Setup computer, please proceed as follows:
Z Select Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connections.
Z Select Local Area Connection.
Z Select Protocol.
Z Select Internet Protocol > TCP/IP, then press Properties.
A window similar to the one shown below will appear:

Z Note down your current TCP/IP configuration.

Z If your current TCP/IP setting is static, note down your IP Address,
Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway, as well as your Preferred
and Alternate DNS servers.
Z Click on the Use the following IP address radio button if you have
a dynamic IP Address.
Z Write the IP Address settings shown below, in the appropriate
boxes. You can leave the DNS Server section empty.

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Z Press OK.
Z Launch the EnerVista DDFR Setup program.
Z Click on the DDFR Setup button.
The DDFR Setup window will appear as follows:

Z Press the Discover DDFRs button.

Once the Setup program has competed its routine, the window will show the discovered
DDFRs and a warning window will appear, as shown below:

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Z Press Yes.
The IP Address of the DDFR shown highlighted on the left side of the window, is the factory-
installed IP Address, which has to be changed.

Z At the top right side of the window, type a name and a description
for the DDFR.
The Order Code and Version fields at the bottom of the window will be filled in
automatically when the DDFR is discovered.
Z Press OK.

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The main EnerVista DDFR screen will now show the newly discovered DDFR (along with any
existing DDFRs).
Z Expand the menu for this DDFR by clicking on its +/- button.
Z Expand the Maintenance menu.
Z Click on the Configure IP option

Z When asked "Are you sure you want to change the DDFR’s IP
Address configuration?", press the Yes button.
The DDFR IP Configuration window shown above, will appear.
Z Using the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway
information given to you by your IT department, fill in this
information on the IP Configuration window for the Internal Port of
the DDFR.
If you choose to use the External Port on the DDFR, you can
configure it at the same time. Please refer to section 1.4.3: Using
the EnerVista DDFR Communication Setup Screens and section
1.4.8: IP Address configuration for details.
Z Press Save & Continue.

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Z When asked "Are you sure...", make sure you entered the correct IP
Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway information, then click
the Yes button and change the IP setting in the DDFR.
The system will attempt to connect to the DDFR using the new IP Address. If you have
entered the same subnet in the external and internal ports, a message will appear
reminding you that they can't be configured using the same subnet.
Z When the "Can’t connect..." window appears, click OK.
The warning window will disappear, leaving the DDFR IP
Configuration window, as shown at the bottom right of the above
image.
Z Click the Cancel button.
Go back to the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) window as follows:
Z Select Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connections.
Z Select Local Area Connection.
Z Select Protocol.
Z Select Internet Protocol > TCP/IP, then press Properties.

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Z Restore your original (computer) IP configuration.

In the example above, dynamic (automatic) IP address assignment
is used. If your IP Address is static, click on the "Use the following
IP address" radio button and manually input your original
configuration, which you noted down at the beginning.
Z Click OK.
You now have to delete the DDFR from the Setup screen, and "rediscover" it with its new IP
Address:

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Z On the main EnerVista DDFR Setup screen, click on the DDFR Setup
button.

The DDFR Setup window will appear:

Z Highlight the DDFR you have just installed.

Z Press the Delete button.
The following Warning window will appear:

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Z Click on Yes.
Z On the DDFR Setup screen, press the Discover DDFRs button.

After a short time, a message window will appear indicating information about your
discovered DDFR(s).

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Z Click OK.
Z Check out your DDFRs to ensure that none of them contain the
original, factory-installed, IP Address.

You can now go ahead and configure the new DDFR for the relays to which it will be
connected.

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1.4.5 Using the Discover DDFR Button

The Discover DDFR button allows you to automatically search out and add already
configured DDFRs to the DDFR Site List (Online window). A message box will appear which
indicates how many new DDFRs were found and how many were added to the system.

The Discover feature may not work in network configurations where firewalls and/or
Note

routers are between the DDFR Setup and the DDFRs. The Discover feature broadcasts a
UDP enquiry packet to which the DDFRs respond.
If both Internal Ethernet Port and External Ethernet Port of your DDFR unit are connected
to the same switch/hub and are given the IP addresses in the subnet, DDFR Setup can
discover both IP addresses, however, it only adds the DDFR by the IP address of the Internal
Port.
To use the Discover feature, the procedure is as follows:
Once all the new DDFRs have been set up, and are connected to the appropriate Ethernet
network,
Z Open the main EnerVista DDFR Setup screen.

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Z Press the DDFR Setup button at the top left of the EnerVista DDFR
Setup screen.
The DDFR Setup window will appear as shown:

Note that in the above DDFR Setup window there are no DDFRs listed under the DDFR
menu heading.
Z Press the Discover DDFR button at the top left of the DDFR Setup
window.

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In this example, three existing (but unlisted - "undiscovered") DDFRs appear in the DDFR
Setup window, listed under the DDFR menu heading:

FIGURE 1–9: "Discovering" new DDFRs

Z If necessary, make adjustments to the DDFR Names and

Descriptions.
Z If any of the Ethernet communication parameters are the default
parameters (shipped with each new DDFR unit) these must be
changed to parameters supplied by your IT Department.
Other changes may be made to existing Ethernet parameters if you
need to revise these parameters.
Z For each DDFR, press the Read Order Code button to
automatically insert the appropriate DDFR Order Code and Version
number.

If you have already assigned a (meaningful) name to the DDFR and you press the Read
Note

Order Code button, the name will be changed automatically to the latest name assigned.
Z When finished, press OK.
The DDFR Setup window disappears leaving the main EnerVista DDFR Setup
screen. The "discovered" DDFRs have been added to the DDFR Site List (Online
window) on the left side of the main EnerVista DDFR Setup Screen, as shown:

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Expanding the DDFRs shows the configuration parameters:

The newly set-up DDFRs are now ready to have their relay settings configured.

For information on configuring DDFR relay settings, please refer to Chapter 3 of this
Note

manual.

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1.4.6 Setting up Archiver Communication

Before communication to the DDFR Archiver can be set up, you first have to set up
‘DDFRPC Remote Access’ in your DDFR Archiver installation. Please refer to section 5.1.2.1:
Set up Remote Access from DDFR Setup on how to set up ‘DDFRPC Remote Access’ in the
DDFR Archiver system.
If the ‘DDFR Remote Access’ is not properly set up in your DDFR Archiver system, you can’t
set up communication to the DDFR Archiver in DDFR Setup.
Z Click on the the DDFR Setup button to show the DDFR Setup
window:.

Z Click on the DDFR Archivers tree item.

Z Click on the Add button.

Z Fill in the Archiver’s IP Address.

Z Press the Read Order Code button.
The Archiver will be assigned a name by the system.

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Z Assign the Archiver a new name, if desired.

Z When complete, press the OK button to save the setup.

If you do not have easy access to your Archiver (PC) IP Address, you can get it as follows:
Note

Z On the main Windows screen, select Start > Programs >

Accessories > Command Prompt.
Z On the black Command Prompt (screen), type ipconfig.
A block of text will appear.
Z Note down the IP Address shown; this is the IP Address of the
Archiver located on this particular computer.

1.4.7 Using the IP address reset button

In the DDFR 3.0 unit, a push button is added in the external port card for the purpose of
resetting the internal port IP address to the factory default IP address configuration -
192.168.2.254/255.255.255.0/192.168.2.1. If you somehow forget the IP address for the
internal port, you can use following procedure:
Z Use a pin to push this button for around 5 seconds.
Z Wait 5 minutes.
Z Have your DDFR Setup PC connected to the network to which the
DDFR unit’s internal port is connected.
Z Click the DDFR Setup button to launch the ‘DDFR Setup’ window.
Z Click the Discover DDFRs button to start the DDFR discovery.
Z Please follow the instructions in section 1.4.2: Making the Initial
Setup Connection and 1.4.3: Using the EnerVista DDFR
Communication Setup Screens to configure the IP address for the
DDFR internal port, which has been set to the factory default IP
address.
If you forget the IP address configuration for only the internal port, you should use this IP
reset button. Otherwise, please do not use it.

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1.4.8 IP Address configuration

You can configure IP addresses for both the internal port and the external port.
Z Click Configure IP under ‘Maintenance’ in DDFR tree.
If your DDFR unit is currently locked, DDFR Setup will ask you to
unlock the DDFR first.

The IP configuration window pops up so that you can configure the IP addresses for both
the internal and external ports.
If you decide not to use the external port (please refer to section 1.4.3: Using the EnerVista
DDFR Communication Setup Screens), please do not select the ‘Use External port
connection’ check box. In such a case, the external port of the DDFR unit would not be
used. However, if you decide to use the external port, please make sure that you have the
network cable plugged into the external port and connected to the switch/hub.
When both the external and internal ports are used, you cannot configure both IP
addresses in the same subnet. The purpose of introducing the export port in DDFR 3.0 unit
was to separate the network of IEDs from the rest of the enterprise network, and to provide
protection for the IEDs. Access to the IED network from the rest of the enterprise network is
restricted or prohibited. The DDFR unit can have its internal port connected to the IED
network, and its external port connected to the rest of the enterprise network. In this
situation, the IP address for the external port should not be in the same subnet as the IP
address for the internal port. The IP Configuration window enforces this rule.

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1.5 Setting up Relay-to-DDFR Communication

1.5.1 Attaching Field Devices (Relays) to the DDFR

Devices communicate with the DDFR via Ethernet only. Depending on the types and
number of devices (sometimes known as "assets" - see below) installed in your facility, you
may have to use a converter - GE Multilin’s MultiNet converter, for example - to convert to
Ethernet from a variety of other communication types. Once all communication types
have been converted to Ethernet this way, at least one MultiLink (Ethernet) switch will be
necessary to allow you to
1. connect the computer via Ethernet to the DDFRs for configuration and/or
data collection purposes, and
2. assemble all Ethernet relay outputs, from original Ethernet or converted
sources, to communicate to each DDFR via the single Ethernet cable
connected to the Internal Ethernet Port (with IP address reset button) of that
DDFR.

1.5.1.1 Attaching Ethernet-based Relays

FIGURE 1–10: Typical Ethernet-based DDFR-to-Relay Communications

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1.5.1.2 Attaching RS485-based Relays

FIGURE 1–11: Typical RS485-based DDFR-to-Relay Communications

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1.5.1.3 Attaching RS232-based Relays

FIGURE 1–12: Typical RS232-based DDFR-to-Relay Communications

1.5.1.4 Attaching Multiple Relay Communication Types to the DDFR

FIGURE 1–13: Typical DDFR-to-Relay Mixed Communications

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Multilin

Distributed Digital Fault Recorder

Chapter 2: Product Description

Product Description

2.1 Overview

2.1.1 Benefits of Distributed vs Centralized Digital Fault Recording

Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the substation wiring method, data collection, and
communication architecture for a centralized Digital Fault Recorder versus that of a
Distributed Digital Fault Recorder.

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2.1.1.1 Centralized DFR System

In the centralized DFR system, every station connection point is duplicated and connected
via separate wiring, to the DFR for measurement. All information from each asset is
directly recorded on the DFR, requiring appropriate duplicate wiring from the asset in
question, to both the relay and the digital fault recorder for each measurement taken.
The internal recording systems integral to GE Multilin relays, are not used
.

FIGURE 2–1: Centralized Digital Fault RecorderSystem

2.1.1.2 Distributed DFR System (DDFR)

In the distributed DFR (DDFR) the data recording facilities already built into the GE Multilin
protection relays, record all information. This data is retrieved by the station DDFR(s) and
stored and processed for analysis. No duplicate station wiring is required; data from the
GE Multilin relays is routed to the DDFR(s) by simple network wiring (usually already
installed) and from the DDFR(s) to the computer-based analysis system (the DDFR Archiver)
via an Ethernet connection.

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FIGURE 2–2: Distributed Digital Fault Recorder System (DDFR)

2.1.2 Features of the GE Multilin DDFR System

The GE Multilin DDFR system collects events, oscillography and data logger files from the
data recording facilities built into your already installed UR, SR, and F650 relays (see
chapter 5), and stores them for later viewing in the PC-based DDFR Archiver.
The DDFR thus affords you the opportunity to make full use of the disturbance data
collection facility designed into your relays. Such data is automatically sent to the DDFR
upon preset triggering of events monitored by each of your relays.

DDFR system collects only UR data loggers that have been configured for trigger mode.
Note

2.1.2.1 The Distributed Digital Fault Recorder (DDFR)

• Records, archives, and provides analysis of power system disturbance data

recorded in protective relaying devices distributed across the substation.

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• Provides enterprise-wide recording and archiving along with all of the disturbance
analysis tools needed for you to analyze the causes of power system problems.
• Provides all the data recording functionality of a centralized Digital Fault Recorder
with respect to the number of digital data points and analog channels monitored,
the sample rate of data recordings, and the length of records recorded.
• Provides a method for archiving the data stored locally in the DDFR hardware, to a
PC-based Archiver (see below) providing permanent data storage and hence
system-wide disturbance analysis at your convenience.
• Provides two Ethernet communication ports for connecting the DDFR to your IED
network via its Internal Ethernet Port, and to your normal enterprise network by its
External Ethernet Port. DDFR setting requests can be accepted by the DDFR only
through its Internal Ethernet Port connection. All setting requests sent to the
External Ethernet Port are simply rejected by the DDFR. Only data-read requests
can be granted by the DDFR through the External Ethernet Port connection.

2.1.2.2 The DDFR Archiver

The Archiver is used to automatically archive in a central (usually remote) location, the data
collected in DDFRs distributed throughout the power system,. This tool provides you with a
single convenient location from which to analyze power system events gathered from
DDFRs connected to GE Multilin protection relays.

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2.2 GE Multilin Relay Firmware Support

2.2.1 DDFR-Supported Relay Firmware Versions

Relay Series Relay Firmware Level(s) Supported

SR 750/760 3.6x - 7.2x
469 2.5x - 5.0x
745 2.4x - 5.1x
489 1.3x - 4.0x

UR B30 2.6x - 5.6x

B90 3.0x - 4.6x
C30 2.6x - 5.6x
C60 2.6x - 5.6x
C70 5.2x - 5.6x
D30 3.0x - 5.6x
D60 2.6x - 5.6x
F35 2.6x - 5.6x
F60 2.6x - 5.6x
G30 4.4x - 5.6x
G60 2..8x - 5.6x
L30 5.6x
L60 2.6x - 5.6x
L90 2.6x - 5.6x
M60 2.6x - 5.6x
N60 3.4x - 5.6x
T35 2.8x - 5.6x
T60 2.6x - 5.6x

650 F650 1.60 - 3.70

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2.3 Specifications
The DDFR is a stand-alone data management device suitable for substation environments,
which records all station disturbances without the need for any additional hardware or
software products.

Specfications are subject to change without notice.

Note

2.3.1 Hardware Specifications

DDFR UNIT:
Enclosure:...........................................................Metal cased enclosure
Mounting: ...........................................................19 inch rack mountable
Operating System: .........................................Windows Embedded XP operating system and all other
required software applications
Operating temperature: ..............................-20°C to +70°C
Power supply:...................................................110VDC to 250 VDC and 120VAC to 230VAC
Optional Redundant Power Supply:.......As above
Hard Drive Type:..............................................DOM (Disk On Module), and Flash hard-drive
Hard Drive Capacity:.....................................Total of 10 Gigabytes storage (minimum)
Cooling: ...............................................................Convection fanless
Ethernet Ports: .................................................2 rear 100Mbit copper Ethernet ports
Indicators:..........................................................Single front LED (green) indicating power to DDFR
Standards:..........................................................Conformance to all standard IEEE and IEC specifications
for substation devices.
IP Address Reset Button:.............................1 sunken IP Address reset button

RELAY SUPPORT
UR family of relays: .......................................B30, C30, C60, C70, D30, D60, F35, F60, G30, G60, L30,
L60, L90, M60, T35, T60 (including the B90 and N60)
SR family of relays:.........................................SR469, SR489, SR745, SR750, SR760
650 series:..........................................................F650

ETHERNET PORT
10/100Base-TX media type:......................RJ45 connector
Typical distance: .............................................900 metres
SNTP clock synchronization

POWER SUPPLY
Nominal DC voltage: .....................................110 to 250 VDC
Minimum DC voltage: ...................................88 VDC
Maximum DC voltage:..................................300 VDC
Nominal AC voltage:......................................120 to 230 VAC
Minimum AC voltage:....................................88 VAC
Maximum AC voltage: ..................................264 VAC
Voltage withstand:.........................................Continuous at 275 V to neutral
1 minute/hour at 420 V to neutral
Voltage Loss Holdup:....................................85 ms at 125 VDC
300 ms at 220 VDC
Power consumption:.....................................30 W

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2.3.2 Test Specifications

PRODUCTION TESTS
Dielectric Strength: ........................................2500 VDC

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY IMMUNITY

Power supply and outputs:........................2.5 kV common mode
1.0 kV differential mode
Communication ports: ................................1.0 kV common mode
Electrostatic Discharge: ..............................IEC 60255-22-2
IEC 61000-4-2
Metallic parts: ..................................................6 kV Contact discharge
Plastic parts: .....................................................8 kV Air discharge
Radiated Radio Frequency: ......................IEC 60255-22-3, ANSI C37.90.2
Envelop port: ....................................................10 V/m
35 V/m
Fast Transient: .................................................IEC 60255-22-4
ANSI C37.90.1
Power supply and outputs: .......................4 kV, 2.5 kHz
Communication ports: ................................2 kV, 5 kHz
Surge Immunity: .............................................IEC 60255-22-5
IEC 61000-4-5
Line to line: .......................................................0.5, 1.0 kV
Line to Earth: ...................................................0.5, 1.0, 2.0 kV
Conducted Immunity: .................................IEC 60255-22-6
IEC 61000-4-6
Severity level:....................................................10 Vemf
Severity level:....................................................10 Vemf
Power Frequency Magnetic Field: .........IEC 61000-4-8
1 second: ...........................................................300 A/m
1 minute: ...........................................................30 A/m
Pulse Magnetic Field: ...................................IEC 61000-4-9 (1000 A/m)
Power Supply: .................................................IEC 60255-11
Variations and Interruption: .....................IEC 61000-4-11

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY EMISSIVITY

Conducted Emissions: .................................IEC 60255-25
Radiated Emissions: .....................................IEC 60255-25

SAFETY
AC Test: ..............................................................IEC 60255-5
Circuit to circuit: ......................................2.5 kV, 50 Hz, 1 minute
Circuit to ground: ...................................2.5 kV, 50 Hz, 1 minute
Impulse Test: ...................................................IEC 60255-5
Isolation Resistance: ....................................IEC 60255-5

TEMPERATURE
Cold: ....................................................................IEC 60068-2-1
Test Ad: ...............................................................-40 ºC, 16 hours
Dry Heat: ..........................................................IEC 60068-2-2
Test Bd: ...............................................................+75ºC, 16 hours
Damp Heat Cyclic: .......................................IEC 60068-2-30
Test Db: ..............................................................95% r.h., 25º to 55º, 6 cycles

MECHANICS
Vibrations: .......................................................IEC 60255-21-1

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Envelope: ...........................................................Class 2
Shock and Bump: .........................................IEC 60255-21-2
Envelope: ...........................................................Class 1
Seismic: .............................................................IEC 60255-21-3
Envelope: ...........................................................Class 2

2.3.3 Environmental Specifications

OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Cold:......................................................................-20 degC
Dry heat: .............................................................70 degC

OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Humidity (non-condensing): ......................95%
Altitude: ...............................................................2000 metres
IP rating:..............................................................32 (front)

2.3.4 Approvals and Certification

CERTIFICATION
CE LVD 2006/95/EC
CE EMC 2004/108/EC

EMC TESTS
Electrostatic Discharge - Air and EN/IEC60255-22-2:1997 8KV air and 6KV
Direct / EN/IEC1000-4-2:1995 Contact
Electrical Fast Transient / Burst EN/IEC60255-22-4:2002
2KV, 5Khz (4KV 2.5Khz
Immunity-Capacitive Clamp / EN/IEC10004-4:2004
IEEE ESD IEEE C37.90.3:2001 8KV

Surge Immunity EN/IEC60255-22-5:2002 1KV diff, 2KV com

/EN/IEC1000 4-5:2005
2.5KV 1Mhz Com and
IEC & IEEE Damped Oscillatory Burst IEEE C37.90.1:2002 &
Diff(communication:
1Mhz EN/IEC60255-22-1:2005 1KV)

Voltage Dip; 2. Voltage Interruption; EN/IEC 61000-4-11:2004 30, 60 % reduction &

100% red
RF Immunity 80-1000MHz & 1400- EN/IEC60255-22-3:2005
10V/m
2700Mhz. & ETP 5.2
Conducted RF Immunity 150Khz -80 EN/IEC60255-22-6:2001
10Vrms Am 80% mod
MHz / EN/IEC1000-4-6:1996
Power Frequency Magnetic Field EN/IECIEC61000-4- 30A/m continuous
Immunity 8:1993 300A/m short duration
Pulse Magnetic Field immunity EN/IEC61000-4-9:1994 1000A/m
Conducted Emissions EN 61000-6- EN/IEC 60255-25:2000 &
Class A
4:2001) CISPR22 ETP 6.2 -6.7
Radiated Emissions EN 61000-6- EN/IEC 60255-25:2000 &
Class A
4:2001) CISPR22 ETP 6.2 -6.7
ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS
Relative Humidity Cyclic EN/IEC 60068-2-30:2005 95% RH, 6days
EN/IEC 60068-2-1:1990, -20 deg C (cold start
Cold Temperature
1993am up)

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EN/IEC 60068-2-
Dry Heat Temperature 2:1994,1993am, +70deg C (hot start up)
1994am
MECHANICAL TESTS
Shock; 2. Bump; EN/IEC 60255-21-2:1996 Class 1
FUNCTIONAL TESTS
Voltage Effects - Over Voltage ETP910 Sec 3.1 110%
Voltage Effects - Under Voltage ETP910 Sec 3.2 85%
SAFETY TESTS
EN60255-5:2000
1 ) Dielectric 2000VAC
2) Impulse 5KV
3) Insulation Resistance 500VDC
Ingress of Solid Objects; 2. Ingress of
IEC 60529 Not conducted
Water; (IP)

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Chapter 3: DDFR Configuration

DDFR Configuration

3.1 Configuration Options

3.1.1 Configuration - An Explanation

Having set up your DDFR(s) for Ethernet communication, the next stage is to configure the
settings of the DDFR(s) - that is, set up an environment that will allow each DDFR to
communicate with all the relays ("devices") connected to it. In order to do this, the
EnerVista DDFR Setup Software lets you create what are known as Settings Files.
You can create and configure your Settings Files offline (see 3.3.2: Using Settings Files), but
because the DDFR Setup has password protection that limits individual access to the DDFR
units, you must set up your password before you attempt to go online to configure the
individual DDFRs on your system. By default, the security functionality in the DDFR Setup is
set to OFF.

3.1.2 Password Accessibility Groups

The DDFR system operates with several default password accessibility groups. Individuals
added to these groups are automatically given the rights associated with that group.
• Administrators have full rights to make changes or send commands to the DDFR.
Those with Administrator rights also have access to change the security rights of
any accessibility group or user on the DDFR.
• Users have rights applied to them, selected according to their requirements, by the
Administrator.
The available rights are as follows:
• Data Entry
• Actual Values
• DDFR Lock
• DDFR Setup

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• Watchdogs
• SyncClock
• Clear Data
• Firmware Update
• Admin.

3.1.3 Setting Up Your Password

The default password for the Administrator in DDFR Setup, is "DDFR". For any new user
created, the default password is "password".
To change this,
Z From the main menu, select Security > Change Password

Z Follow the instructions on the screen.

3.1.4 DDFR Configuration Techniques

3.1.4.1 Single DDFR Unit

You can configure the (relay) settings for a single DDFR unit using either
• a direct connection - connected via an Ethernet cable to the configuring computer
on the bench or desktop, or
• an indirect connection - the DDFR connected to an existing system, and the
configuring computer connected to this system via a (GE MultiLink) switch.
The latter is the more convenient approach. In both cases, the DDFR must be
connected to the network via its Internal Ethernet Port, through which the setting
requests must be granted regardless of DDFR Setup security settings.

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3.1.4.2 Multiple DDFR Units

You can configure the (relay) settings for each DDFR directly, as discussed above, then
connect all the units to the existing system, or you can connect all the units to the existing
system and configure the settings of each of them "indirectly" with the configuring
computer connected to this system via a (GE MultiLink) switch.
Again, the latter is the more convenient approach.

You cannot connect multiple DDFR units, each having the factory default IP Address -
Note

192.168.2.254 - to the network. You must configure each such DDFR unit with its own
unique IP Address, one at a time. Please refer to section 1.4: Setting up Computer-to-DDFR
Ethernet Communications.

3.1.4.3 "Fresh" and "Preset" Configuring

In both of the above configuration situations, you can transfer configuration parameters
to each of the DDFRs using either,
• new "fresh" individual parameters; parameters that you can transfer immediately -
parameter by parameter - to each DDFR unit, or
• complete "preset" configuration parameter files - Settings Files - for each unit,
already set up and saved in the configuring computer.
This creation of complete sets of "preset" configuration parameters (Settings Files)
can be done while the computer and DDFR unit are connected to the system (ie:
online) - that is, parameters are transferred to each DDFR unit immediately, saving
these parameters on the computer in the process - or with the DDFR units
disconnected (ie: offline) - that is, saved on the computer then transferred to the
respective DDFRs at a later, more convenient, time.
Figure 3-2 below shows how "Device Setup" (another way of referring to DDFR
Configuration) can be accessed from either the Online or Offline window.

3.1.4.4 Reconfiguration

To reconfigure the parameters of any of the DDFR units in your system, generally it’s a
simple job to reconfigure the units online using the above "fresh" or "preset" techniques.
For details, see section 3.3: Configuring DDFR Settings Files.

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3.2 Using EnerVista DDFR Setup Software

3.2.1 The EnerVista DDFR Menu Bar

The DDFR Setup menu bar layout is similar to that used by all EnerVista Setup applications.

FIGURE 3–1: DDFR Setup Menu Bar

3.2.2 Enervista DDFR Online and Offline Window Structures

tin

DDFR Online
Window

DDFR Offline
Window

FIGURE 3–2: DDFR Online and Offline Windows

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3.2.3 The EnerVista DDFR Online Window (Site List)

The DDFR Online Window, is shown below:

The Online Window has been expanded to show the menu for one particular DDFR device,
called "Substation 1." Immediately below, we describe the DDFR Online window menu
components. Below this, we describe the DDFR Archivers Online Window menu.

3.2.3.1 The DDFR Online Window Menu

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FIGURE 3–3: The DDFR Online Window (Site List) - Unexpanded

The EnerVista Setup Program Site List, lists all the DDFR’s to which you can communicate
directly for settings configuration and data interrogation.
The DDFRs listed in this window are arranged in a menu tree format each of which can be
expanded to display the menu categories and items available for that DDFR.
There are 5 main menu header categories in the Online window: Device Definition,
Settings, Commands, Actual Values, and Maintenance.
• The Device Definition menu displays information about the hardware and
firmware installed on that DDFR
• DDFR ID: Factory preset ID for the DDFR unit - not changeable.
• Order Code: The Order Code that was automatically inserted
when you pressed the Read Order Code button while setting up
the DDFR
• Firmware Revision (Version) Level: As above
• IP Address: The IP Address of the DDFR
• Description: Your description of the DDFR for easy identification
of the unit.

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FIGURE 3–4: The Device Definition Menu

• The Settings menu contains all the menu items and settings required for setting up
the DDFR to retrieve records from the protection relays in the station, and for
setting up appropriate watchdogs in the DDFR. In DDFR 3.0, settings requests can
only be granted if sent through the connection from DDFR Setup to the DDFR’s
internal port.
• DDFR Lock: Click to access the DDFR Lock/Unlock dialog on the
right-hand section of the main window. Before DDFR settings can
be changed, the DDFR Lock/Unlock status has to be set to
Unlock. Once you have changed any DDFR settings, the Lock/
Unlock status should be reset to Lock.
Before closing the EnerVista DDFR Setup application, make sure
the DDFR status is Lock. If any of the DDFR units are not locked,
DDFR Setup application will inform you of this and will ask you to
lock the DDFR Unit before exiting from DDFR Setup application.

Lock the equipment before powering it off, in order to prevent damage. In case of
accidental power-off situations, the use of a UPS power supply is essential.
• Device Setup: Click to configure new relays or change the
configuration of existing relays, attached to this DDFR.
This dialog appears in a separate dialog box.
• Watchdogs: Click to view the DDFR DriveSpace Watchdog
configuration (fixed) and view/configure your External
Watchdogs.

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FIGURE 3–5: The Settings Menu

• Modbus Poll Rate: If the DDFR unit is version 3.00, the modbus
poll rate item is presented in Settings. Click to view and configure
the modbus poll rates for event/waveform and data logger. The
valid modbus poll rate is between 1 second and 3600 seconds (1
hour).

• The Commands menu contains:

• Synchronize Clock: Click to synchonize the DDFR real-time clock
with that of the computer.
• Clear Data: Click to clear event/waveform/datalog already
collected in DDFR unit.
• Reset DDFR: Click to force a DDFR system reboot.
In DDFR 3.0, commands can be granted only through the connection from DDFR Setup to
the DDFR’s internal port.

Before clicking on Clear Data, make sure you have archived the information contained
Note

in the DDFR, using the DDFR Archiver, as all the event/waveform/datalog will be
deleted.

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FIGURE 3–6: The Commands Menu

• The Actual Values menu contains all the menu items and appropriate fields
required for allowing you to select which records and information to view for
interrogating data
• Events: Click to view the DDFR Event viewer in a separate
window.
Most recent 300 to 500 events per device, depending on number
of devices configured in the DDFR unit.
• Waveforms: Click to view a listing of Waveforms in the right hand
section of the main window. Click on any Waveform to see a
COMTRADE view of that Waveform.
Most recent 10 to 50 waveforms per device, depending on
number of devices configured in the DDFR unit.
• DataLogger: Click to view a listing of DataLogs in the right hand
section of the main window. Click on any DataLog to see a
COMTRADE view of that DataLog.
Most recent 10 to 50 DataLogs per device, depending on number
of devices configured in the DDFR unit,
.

FIGURE 3–7: The Actual Values Menu

• The Maintenance menu contains a method for updating the firmware on the
DDFR and for changing the IP Address configuration. In DDFR 3.0, maintenance
requests can be granted only through the connection from DDFR Setup to the
DDFR’s internal port.

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• Configure IP: Click to change the IP address of the DDFR.

• Update Firmware: Click for a dialog that allows you to access the
file containing the new DDFR firmware version that you
previously downloaded.

FIGURE 3–8: The Maintenance Menu

3.2.3.2 The DDFR Archivers Online Window Menu

Before this section of the DDFR Online window can be used, the Archiver has to be set up.
This is described in 1.4.6: Setting up Archiver Communication.
Once Archiver communication has been set up, and the Archiver itself is online, when the
DDFR Archivers menu is expanded as shown, the Device Definition is displayed in much
the same way as the DDFR itself.
From this Online Window, you can access the Archiver and view Events, Waveforms and
DataLogger information, archived in the Archiver.

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Z Click on Events.

This Data Selection dialog box appears when each of the above three Actual
Values items is clicked. This allows you to be quite specific regarding the data that
appears on your screen.
Z Click the top (From) button.
A calendar appears as shown below.
Z Select a From date.
Z Similarly, select a To date.
The default date is today.

Selecting Events, brings up the Archiver Sequence of Events screen in a separate window
Note

(see section 5 : Retrieving and Viewing DDFR Archiver Data), whereas when Waveforms and
Data Logger are selected, a list is displayed on the right hand window of the main DDFR
screen.

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3.3 Configuring DDFR Settings Files

3.3.1 What is a Settings File?

The DDFR Settings File - identified by its .DFR suffix - contains information on all the relays
associated with that particular DDFR. When a Settings File is accessed by clicking on the
Device Setup line in either the Online or Offline window (see figure 3-2), it is found to
contain the following information:

FIGURE 3–9: Contents of a Typical DDFR Settings File

This screen - essentially the contents of a single Settings File - provides information on two
relays - named 489_01 and F60_04 - that are associated with one specific DDFR. The
Settings File name itself (see the screen header) is dfr1.DFR, which is the name assigned to
it by the person who created it. Other relays can easily be added to this screen (ie: this
Settings File) as shown in section 3.3.3: Creating a New Settings File below. What all these
relays have in common, as stated above, is that they communicate with this single DDFR,
and are thus defined in this single Settings File which is dedicated exclusively to that DDFR.

3.3.2 Using Settings Files

As indicated above, a DDFR Settings File is sent to a particular DDFR to configure the
relationship between that DDFR and the relays connected to it. A Settings File can also be
retrieved from a DDFR if it has been changed online (see below), in order to ensure that that
the two files are consistent (ie: contain exactly the same information) in both the DDFR and
the controlling computer. These features follow the paradigm used by all EnerVista Setup
applications.
Each Settings File is always, therefore, associated with a specific DDFR and all its
associated relays, and this association is used when transferring the setup parameters to
and from that DDFR.

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DDFRs are usually organized and grouped by relay-side communication interfaces (eg:
Ethernet, RS485, etc.) and each DDFR may communicate with a maximum of 50 relays
selected from the SR, UR or F650 product series.
The DDFR Setup interface supports two ways of handling changes to DDFR-relay settings:
• In on-line mode (see below), directly modifying and saving each DDFR-relay setting
on the computer and transferring these individual settings directly to the
communicating DDFR.
• In off-line mode (see below) - DDFR disconnected - creating or editing complete
Settings Files on the computer, for later transfer to communicating DDFRs.
These modes are, of course, simply another way of referring to the "fresh" and "preset"
configuration techniques discussed in section 3.1.4.3: "Fresh" and "Preset" Configuring.

3.3.3 Creating a New Settings File

The DDFR Setup allows you to create new Settings Files independent of a connected DDFR
device; in other words, in "off-line" or "preset" mode. These can be transferred to the DDFR
at a later time. The following procedure illustrates how to create new Settings Files.
Z In the DDFR Offline Window, right click on Files.
Z Select the New Settings File item.
The DDFR Setup displays the following box, allowing the
configuration of the Settings File for the correct firmware version.
It is important to define the correct firmware version to ensure that
settings not available in a particular version are not transferred
into the relay.

Z Select the Order Code and Firmware Version for the new Settings
File.
Z For future reference, enter some useful information in the
Description box to help you identify the DDFR unit and the purpose
of the file.
Z To select a file name and path for the new file, click the button to
the right of the Path box.

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Z Select (or create) the folder name and path where you want to
store the file, or select any displayed file name if you simply want
to update an existing file.
All DDFR settings files should have the extension ‘.DFR’ (for
example, as shown above, ‘dfr1.DFR’).
Z Select the appropriate DDFR unit (already named) and associate
this new file with that unit.
Z Click OK to complete the process.
Once this step is completed, the new file, with a complete path, will
be added to the DDFR Setup environment.
To continue to transfer a Settings File to the DDFR, see section 3.3.7: Adding Settings Files to
the EnerVista DDFR Environment, below.

3.3.4 Adding Relays to a DDFR Settings File

Each DDFR unit can accommodate up to 50 relays of various types, so the ability to add or
associate relays to DDFRs on demand is important. These new relays may have just been
installed in the plant environment, or they could be existing relays - possibly even
connected to the plant communication network - that, it has been decided, will be
associated with the respective DDFRs gradually, over a period of time, so that plant
personnel can gain more experience with the DDFRs as well as the data being collected by
the DDFR units, before maximizing DDFR usage.
The procedure for adding relays to the Settings File of each DDFR, is quite similar for each
relay, no matter which type of relay is is being added. Settings Files can be updated with a
number of additional relay configurations and these updated .DFR files saved in the
computer for future transfer to the respective DDFRs.
Z In the Offline window, expand the menu for a desired DDFR unit.
Z Double-click on the Device Setup menu item.

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Z Click on Add Device.

Z Give the new relay ("device") an appropiate name.

Z Fill in the rest of the configuration parameters.

Only when you fill in the communications information and the Device Type in online mode,
Note

will the system contact the relay in question and automatically transfer the Order Code
and Version.
Z Click OK when complete.

3.3.5 Upgrading Settings Files to a New DDFR Firmware Revision

After the firmware for a DDFR has been upgraded, it is necessary to upgrade the revision
code contained in its associated Settings File. This is illustrated in the following procedure:
Z In the Offline Window, expand the Files menu if necessary.
Z Highlight the .DFR (Settings) file whose DDFR firmware version you
want to revise.
Z Right-click on this file name and select Edit Settings File
Properties, or From the main window menu bar, select the File >
Properties menu item.

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Z Click the tab on the (firmware) Version drop-down menu to view

the list of Version Numbers.
Z Select the desired firmware Version Number.
Z When complete, click OK to convert the Settings File to the desired
DDFR firmware revision.
To continue to transfer a Settings File to the DDFR, see section 3.3.8: Transferring a
Settings File to a DDFR Unit, below.

3.3.6 Transferring and Saving Settings Files

DDFR Settings which have been directly input (online) to a DDFR unit must first be saved to
a file on the local computer before you can perform any settings changes, including DDFR
firmware upgrades.
Use the following procedure to transfer and save Settings Files from a DDFR unit to a local
computer.
Z Create a new empty Settings File for the desired DDFR unit, using
the procedure in section 3.3.3: Creating a New Settings File.
Associate this Settings File with the desired DDFR unit.
Z Once this new Settings File (.DFR) shows on the File List (Offline
Window), expand its menu fully.
Z Select the Update file from DDFR menu item to obtain the new
Settings File information from the DDFR.
The empty (.DFR) file will be filled with the Settings File information from the
desired (associated) DDFR unit.

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3.3.7 Adding Settings Files to the EnerVista DDFR Environment

The DDFR Setup provides the capability to review and manage a large group of Settings
Files created online or offline (see section 3.2.2: Enervista DDFR Online and Offline Window
Structures) Use the following procedure to add a new or existing file to the list in the Offline
Window.
Z In the Offline Window, right-click on Files and select the Add
Existing Setting File item as shown:

The Open dialog box will appear, prompting you to select a previously saved (but
not yet listed) Settings File. As for any other MS Windows® application,
Z Browse for the file to be added.
Z Click Open.
The new file and complete path will be added to the list in the
Offline Window.

3.3.8 Transferring a Settings File to a DDFR Unit

An error message will occur when attempting to transfer a Settings File with a revision
number that does not match the DDFR firmware. If the firmware has been upgraded since
saving the Settings File, see section 3.3.5: Upgrading Settings Files to a New DDFR Firmware
Revision - for instructions on changing the revision number of a Settings File.
The following procedure illustrates how to load settings to a DDFR unit from a file created
offline (see section 2.5.1.1) Before loading a Settings File, it must first be added to the DDFR
Setup environment as described above in section 3.3.7: Adding Settings Files to the
EnerVista DDFR Environment.

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Z In the Offline Window, highlight the Settings File that you want to
transfer.
Z Select the File > Properties main menu item and verify that this
file is fully compatible with the hardware and firmware version of
the target DDFR.
If the versions are not identical, see section 3.3.5: Upgrading
Settings Files to a New DDFR Firmware Revision - for details on
changing the Settings File Version.
Z Fully expand the Settings File.
Z Click on the Send file to DDFR menu item.
If there are no incompatibilities between the target device and the settings file, the
data will be transferred to the DDFR.

3.3.9 Printing Settings and Actual Values

The DDFR Setup allows you to print partial or complete lists of settings and actual values.
Use the following procedure to print a list of settings:
Z Select a previously saved Settings File (.DFR) in the Files (Offline)
window.
Z From the main window menu, select the File > Print Settings menu
item.
The Print dialog box will appear.

Z Select your print settings as you would normally do.

Z Click OK.
To preview your DDFR settings before printing them,

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Z From the main window, select the File > Print Preview Settings
menu item.
The printable sheet containing the content of the Settings File for
that DDFR will appear in the Device View window on the right hand
side of the main screen, as shown

Z Select Print, Zoom or Close from the menu buttons at the top of
this window.
Settings lists can be printed in the same manner by right clicking on the desired file (in the
file list) or device (in the device list) and selecting the Print Device (DDFR) Information or
Print Settings File options.

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3.4 Configuring the DDFR WatchDogs

A Watchdog is essentially a "health monitor" for the DDFR.
Note

For a full explanation, see below.

FIGURE 3–10: DDFR WatchDogs Screen

The DDFR WatchDogs Screen (figure 3-10) can be accessed using the Settings >
WatchDogs menu option in the Online Device Tree, as shown in Figure 3-11.

FIGURE 3–11: Online Device Tree Showing Settings > Watchdog Option

Watchdog information can also be accessed from the Settings Files in the Offline menu. As
with all Settings Files information, WatchDog information can be created off-line in the
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question. Similarly, WatchDog information can be directly transferred to the DDFR and
transferred to the appropriate Settings File - using the Update File from DDFR command,
as shown below.

3.4.1 Types of WatchDog

The DDFR contains three different types of WatchDog, or "health monitor":

Internal (DDFR) WatchDog

Takes corrective action to ensure that the DDFR application is continually running. If the
DDFR application is NOT running for some reason, the Internal Watchdog will attempt to
fix the situation, by, for example, restarting the application.
The Internal Watchdog is not a configurable WatchDog.

DriveSpace WatchDog
Active when the DDFR’s used storage space is nearing maximum capacity. Once the used
storage space meets a certain threshold, automated maintenance occurs and the oldest
records deleted.

External WatchDog
Notifies a UR relay that the DDFR is running.
For UR relays, the External Watchdog causes an action to be performed to notify
management of a "DDFR-not-running" situation. In the UR relay, the Internal Watchdog,
discussed above, thus complements the External Watchdog by initially trying to correct the
problem.
Only the frequency of sending "heartbeat" signals is configurable.

This External WatchDog is discussed in detail in section 4.2.2: The DDFR External
Note

WatchDog.

3.4.2 The DDFR Internal WatchDog

The DDFR Internal WatchDog ensures that the DDFR application is continually running. If
the application stops for any reason, the Internal Watchdog causes it to reset. Using the
above "health monitor" idea, the Internal Watchdog is roughly equivalent to trying to cure
the problem with self-medication.

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3.4.3 The DriveSpace WatchDog

The DDFR has a DriveSpace WatchDog that alerts you that internal storage space in the
DDFR is reaching capacity.
• When the storage space in DDFR reaches a certain preset level (defaulted to 75%
of record storage capacity), the DDFR sends an alert to protection relays
connected to the network.
• The level of filled storage space required to trigger the sending of the message is
not configurable.
• The message is sent to the protection relays through a Modbus Force Coil
command and the relays receiving this command are selectable by you.
At this point, the DDFR automatically begins erasing the oldest stored records. The DDFR
continues the process of erasing the oldest data in the DDFR until the amount of available
record storage space for saving data reaches a preset level (defaulted to 70%).
Information is not deleted as part of this removal process, that has not previously been
archived to the central archiving system. The Archiver is discussed in chapter 5 of this
manual.
During the data erasing process, the DDFR checks the date of the oldest Waveform Fault
record, the date of the oldest Data Logger record (UR relays only), and the date of the
oldest Event on the Merged Events record. The DDFR then erases the oldest piece of
information from among these pieces of stored data.
The DDFR also allows you to manually erase all the data stored on a DDFR. This command
is sent to the DDFR from the EnerVista DDFR Setup program. Use the Commands > Clear
Data command to do this,

3.4.3.1 DriveSpace WatchDog Alarms

Figure 3-12 shows the alarm settings related to the DriveSpace WatchDog.

These settings are non-configurable (ie: fixed).

Note

FIGURE 3–12: DDFR DriveSpace WatchDog Alarm Settings (fixed)

1. Send DriveSpace WatchDog when 'Used Space' capacity of Local Disk

exceeds 75 %
When the DDFR’s used storage space exceeds this level, a Virtual Input
command will be sent to a UR device (defined in the WatchDog – External
tab). The Virtual Input can be monitored via SCADA or a HMI and trigger an
appropriate alarm.

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2. Perform automated maintenance when 'Used Space' capacity of Local Disk

exceeds 80%
When the DDFR’s used storage space exceeds this level, the automated
maintenance starts deleting the oldest records.
3. Automated maintenance occurs until 'Used Space' capacity of Local Disk
drops below 70%
This setting indicates the level of used storage space that the DDFR will
recover to before the automated maintenance stops.

3.4.3.2 Adding a DriveSpace WatchDog

A DriveSpace WatchDog must be configured in both the DDFR and the (UR) relay intended
as the receiver of the WatchDog. The following will show the configuration of a DriveSpace
WatchDog within the DDFR.
Z Press the Insert key on your keyboard.
Each time you press this key, you will add a line to the External
section of the WatchDog window, as shown in the figure below.
Z Each time you add a line, select a device (UR relay) by clicking on
the Device pull-down list located in the cell on that line, and
selecting the appropriate relay.

FIGURE 3–13: Selecting a Device (relay)

Z Similarly, select the Virtual Input to be used on the device (relay)

by clicking on the Virtual Input pull-down list as shown in the
figure below.

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Note that because Virtual Inputs are used only on GE UR Series relays only, non-UR
Note

relays are NOT listed in the Device column..

FIGURE 3–14: List of Virtual Inputs on Receiving Device (relay)

Z Similarly, select the Type of WatchDog to be used (External or

DriveSpace) on the device (relay) selected, by clicking on the Type
pull-down list as shown in the figure below.

FIGURE 3–15: List of Types of WatchDog

The same Virtual Input on a UR device cannot be used as both an External WatchDog and
Note

a DriveSpace WatchDog.

A maximum of three DriveSpace WatchDogs can be configured.

Note

Z Select the frequency of sending out each WatchDog (10, 30 or 60

minutes), on the Send External WatchDog... dropdown.
Z When Setup is complete, click on Save to save the settings.
Z Open the Settings menu and click on DDFR Lock.
Z Lock the DDFR.

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3.5 Configuring the Modbus Poll Rate

You can configure the modbus poll rate at which DDFR unit polls waveform and data
loggers from IED devices. The valid modbus poll rate rage is between 1 second and 3600
seconds.
Z After entering the poll rate values, please click the Save button to
write the new poll rate values to the DDFR unit. Click the Restore
button to restore the poll rate values back to the values before any
changes you make during the session.

However, if you configure a high value waveform poll rate, such as 3600 seconds, and
some of your IED devices are generating waveforms very frequently, the waveform buffer
in the IED devices could get overwritten before DDFR can poll them. In this case, there
would be waveforms generated by the IED devices not being polled and saved in DDFR
unit.
The same case can be true for events. If a high poll rate is configured and some of your IED
devices are generating events very frequently, the event buffer in the IED devices could get
overwritten before the DDFR can poll them. In this case, there would be events generated
by the IED devices not being polled and saved in DDFR unit.
Please use extreme caution when configuring the Modbus poll rates. You should configure
the modbus poll rates so that the DDFR data polling would not overloading your network
traffic, yet at the same time, there is no missed events/waveforms/data loggers due to
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Chapter 4: The DDFR and Relay

Information

The DDFR and Relay Information

4.1 Relay Information

4.1.1 Actual Values Records in the DDFR Setup Program

The records captured by the DDFR can be viewed in two different ways. The first is through
the Actual Values menu item in the DDFR Setup program (see chapter 3 of this manual)
and the second is through the DDFR Archiver. Chapter 5 discusses Archived Values,
which consist of ALL the event values transferred from the DDFRs to the Archiver during a
given long-term time period.
The Actual Values of any DDFR unit, viewable in the DDFR Setup Program are a segment of
the latest Event, Waveform and Data Logger values retrieved by each of the installed
DDFRs.
Actual Values could therefore be considered a "snapshot" of some of the event values
contained within the DDFR, or a "subset" of ALL the event values contained in the DDFR
Archiver.
Actual Values windows (Events, Waveforms, Data Logger) are, of course, available for
display. These windows can be locked, arranged, and resized at will:

FIGURE 4–1: DDFR Actual Values List

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4.1.1.1 Viewing Event Records

ZDouble-Click on the Actual Values > Events tree item .

The Event record stored in the DDFR appears, and is displayed in
the Main window.

FIGURE 4–2: Event Viewer

4.1.1.2 Viewing Waveform Records

Z Double-Click on the Actual Values > Waveforms tree item

A view appears in the Main window that lists the latest Waveforms
(see section 3.2.3.1: The DDFR Online Window Menu) stored in the
DDFR. These Waveforms are itemized by name, and the date and
time on which they occurred. You can scroll through the list of
Waveforms if they cannot all fit on a single screen.
Z Click on a particular Waveform to open a window that presents the
COMTRADE viewer for that Waveform.

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FIGURE 4–3: Waveform File in COMTRADE Viewer

The Toolbar, located on the left, near the top of the window, contains the following buttons:

Open File Save As Print DDFR Setup Preferences Play Stop

4.1.1.3 Viewing Data Logger Records (UR Relays Only)

DataLogger Records are in all respects the same as Waveform Records, the only difference
Note

being that DataLogger Records are retrieved from relays can be significantly longer than
Waveform Records.
Z Double-Click the Actual Values > Data Logger tree item.
A view appears in the Main window, that lists all the Data Logger
records stored in the DDFR. The logged data are itemized by the
device, and date and time on which the event occurred. You can
scroll through the list of Data Logger events if they cannot all fit on
a single screen.

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Z Click on one of the Data Logger records listed here to open the file
in a COMTRADE viewer.

FIGURE 4–4: Waveform/Data Logger File Browser Window

4.1.1.4 View Archiver Actual Values

For information on how to use DDFR Setup to view events, waveforms, and dataloggers
archived in any archiver system, please refer to section 3.2.3.2: The DDFR Archivers Online
Window Menu.

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4.2 Configuring the External WatchDog

A Watchdog is essentially a "health monitor" for the DDFR. For a full explanation, see
Note

below.
The DDFR WatchDog settings, including those of the External Watchdog, can be found by
clicking the Settings > WatchDogs menu option in the Online Menu Device Tree, as shown
in Figure 4-5.

Please note that the External Watchdog is usable only on UR relays.

Note

FIGURE 4–5: Online Menu Device Tree Showing Settings > WatchDog Option

WatchDog information can also be accessed from the Settings Files in the Offline Menu
(Figure 4.6). As with all Settings Files information, WatchDog information can be created
off-line in the Settings File and transferred - using the Send File to DDFR command - to the
DDFR in question. Similarly, WatchDog information can be directly transferred to the DDFR
and transferred to the appropriate Settings File - using the Update File from DDFR
command, as shown below.

FIGURE 4–6: Offline Menu (Settings Files) Tree Showing Watchdog Option

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4.2.1 Types of WatchDog

As indicated in Chapter 3, The DDFR contains three different types of WatchDog, or "health
monitor":

Internal (DDFR) WatchDog

Takes corrective action to ensure that the DDFR application is continually running. If the
DDFR application is NOT running for some reason, the Internal Watchdog will attempt to
fix the situation, by, for example, restarting the application.
The Internal Watchdog is not a configurable WatchDog.

DriveSpace WatchDog
Active when the DDFR’s used storage space is nearing maximum capacity. Once the used
storage space meets a certain threshold, automated maintenance occurs and the oldest
records deleted.

The DriveSpace WatchDog is discussed in detail in section 3.4.3: The DriveSpace

Note

WatchDog.

External WatchDog
Notifies a UR relay that the DDFR is running.
For UR relays, the External Watchdog causes an action to be performed to notify
management of a "DDFR-not-running" situation. In the UR relay, the Internal Watchdog,
discussed above, thus complements the External Watchdog by initially trying to correct the
problem.

4.2.2 The DDFR External WatchDog

The DDFR External WatchDog indicates that the DDFR is capable of communicating with
UR protection relays located in the station. This External WatchDog operates by regularly
sending a Modbus Force Coil command to a number of user-selected protection relays
connected on the network to the DDFR in question. In this respect the principle is similar to
that of a heart monitoring machine in a hospital; the Modbus Force Coil commands are the
heartbeat pulses. For this reason, we use (see below) the term "heartbeat" to describe the
operation of this Watchdog.
The Force Coil command can send the ON state command and is selectable by you. The
Virtual Input within each relay is also selectable by you. Appropriate logic within the
individual protection (UR) relays detects a loss of communications, and must be set by you
within the UR relay, using FlexLogic (see section 4.2.3.2: FlexLogic).

4.2.2.1 The External WatchDog Heartbeat

As explained above, the External WatchDog allows a number of user-selected UR relays to

monitor the DDFR to ensure it is running, by sending a regular signal (the "heartbeat") to
the receiving relay at regular intervals as set up in the External WatchDog setup page (see
below). If the DDFR fails to signal the relay - that is, if the heartbeat stops - the relay will
generate an alarm which is sent to SCADA. This alarm requires settings to be configured in
the relay.

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The reason more than one UR relay should be used to monitor the "heartbeat" is purely for
redundancy purposes. One relay failing to receive the heartbeat signal may indicate a
relay problem, two or three relays failing to receive the heartbeat signal is more likely to
indicate a DDFR problem.
The timing of the External WatchDog heartbeat can be set to 10, 30 or 60-minute intervals
(see below).

4.2.2.2 Adding an External WatchDog

An External WatchDog must be configured in both the DDFR and the relay(s) intended as
the receiver(s) of the WatchDog heartbeat. The following will show the configuration of an
External WatchDog within the DDFR.
Z Press the Insert key on your KEYBOARD
Each time you press this key, you will add a line to the External
section of the WatchDog window, as shown in FIGURE 3–13::
Selecting a Device (relay).
Z Each time you add a line, select a UR relay by clicking on the
Device pull-down list located in the cell on that line, and selecting
the appropriate device.

FIGURE 4–7: Selecting a Device (relay)

Z Similarly, select the Virtual Input to be used on the UR relay by

clicking on the Virtual Input pull-down list as shown in FIGURE 3–
14:: List of Virtual Inputs on Receiving Device (relay)..

FIGURE 4–8: List of Virtual Inputs on Receiving Device (relay)

Note that because Virtual Inputs are used only on GE UR Series relays only, non-UR
Note

relays are NOT listed in the Device column.

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Z Similarly, select the Type of WatchDog to be used (External or

DriveSpace) on the device selected, by clicking on the Type pull-
down list as shown in FIGURE 3–15:: List of Types of WatchDog.

FIGURE 4–9: List of Types of WatchDog

The same Virtual Input on a UR device cannot be used as both an External WatchDog and
Note

a DriveSpace WatchDog.

A maximum of three External WatchDogs can be configured.

Note

Z Select the frequency of sending out each WatchDog (10, 30 or 60

minutes), on the Send External WatchDog... dropdown.
Z When setup is complete, click on Save to save the settings.

4.2.3 Configuring UR Relays for DDFR WatchDogs

4.2.3.1 Virtual Input (VI) Commands

The DDFR sends a Virtual Input (VI) command to a relay as the method to transfer a
WatchDog signal. The relay itself must be configured through UR PC Setup to receive the VI
command. The settings required are shown in FIGURE 3–14:: List of Virtual Inputs on
Receiving Device (relay).

FIGURE 4–10: Configured Virtual Input Settings

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The above settings screen shows a UR device configured to receive an External WatchDog
at VI 8 and a DriveSpace Watchdog at VI 9.
The Function setting must be enabled and the Type setting is set to Self-Reset.
The Virtual Input Name is changed to reflect the type of WatchDog being received.
The Events for VI 9 are enabled so that the DriveSpace event can be captured in the UR’s
Event Record. The Events for VI 8 are disabled because the External WatchDog command
is sent by the DDFR at a continuous interval with each command creating an entry in the
UR’s Event Record.

4.2.3.2 FlexLogic

To complete the WatchDog logic, a FlexLogic equation needs to be created. An example of

the FlexLogic is shown in the figure below. If the DDFR is configured to send an External
Watchdog every 10 minutes, then the timer is set for 20 minutes. When the timer
completes its countdown, logic should be triggered to indicate that the DDFR requires
attention; in this example it’s Virtual Output 11. This timer circuit will also restart the
countdown each time the Virtual Input command is received (VI 8).

FIGURE 4–11: FlexLogic equation (designed using Viewpoint Engineer 2.20)

In the above example, when the UR relay fails to receive the External WatchDog from the
DDFR, Virtual Output #11 will go high which will then turn ON User Programmable LED #1.

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Chapter 5: Retrieving and Viewing

DDFR Archiver Data

Retrieving and Viewing DDFR Archiver Data

5.1 The DDFR Setup

5.1.1 Archiver Description

5.1.1.1 General Description

The DDFR Setup is a software application housed on the host computer (or more than one
host computer) to automatically archive event and alarm data collected by DDFRs
distributed throughout the power system, into a central network location. The Archiver
uses this information to display a list of events and alarms as they occurred in your system
and automatically writes this critical information to a database file. This tool - which is
generally used off-site in a central remote location - provides you with a single base (your
computer) from which to view and analyze power system events that have occurred
anywhere a DDFR is located and is connected to GE Multilin protection relays - the primary
data collection units.
The DDFR Archiver is designed to allow you to monitor multiple DDFR’s connected to a
Local Area Network (LAN). The DDFR Archiver collects Events, Waveforms and Datalogger
files (the latter from UR relays only) from multiple DDFRs and stores the information on the
Archiver system’s fixed hard disk(s) for later viewing and analysis.

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While the Archiver can be based in a local (on-site) computer, it is usually based in a
Note

remote (off-site) location in order to fully centralize the gathering of data from DDFR
units in all the separate physical locations (see figure 5.1).

FIGURE 5–1: Remote Archiver Location

Refer to Chapter 3 for the procedure for configuring the DDFRs. All DDFRs must be
configured with a valid IP address in order for the DDFR Archiver to monitor them.

The DDFR Setup accesses DDFRs using HTTP Protocol through port 80. If the host
Note

computer has either an XP’s Windows Firewall or a 3rd party Firewall installed, make the
appropriate changes to the firewall’s exception settings to allow the Archiver to
communicate with the DDFRs.

5.1.1.2 Archiver Features

Because the Archiver is closely associated with the DDFR units themselves, many of the
Archiver’s features are the same as, or similar to, the features of these DDFR units.
• Continual monitoring of the status of communications between the host computer
and the DDFRs for which it is configured to archive data.

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• An internal run-time Event Log created by the Archiver, that records all the
operations performed by the Archiver.
Documented in this Event Log is:
• Communication failures between the Archiver and the DDFRs.
• Communication re-connects between the Archiver and the DDFRs.
• Date and Time of each instance of data archiving from each of the
DDFRs.
Once the Archiver has archived data from a DDFR to its storage location, the original data
on the DDFR is not deleted. The function of cleansing the data on the DDFR is undertaken
by the DDFR’s automatic record clearing function.

5.1.2 DDFR Archiver Installation

The DDFR Archiver can be installed only on a computer running one of the following
systems:
• Windows XP Professional.
• Windows 2003 Server.
• Windows 2000 Server.
• Windows 2000 Professional.

5.1.2.1 Set up Remote Access from DDFR Setup

After the DDFR Archiver 3.0 installed, you can setup the remove access support for
DDFRPC. With the ‘DDFRPC Remote Access’ setup, you can use your DDFRPC to access the
events, waveforms and data loggers collected in the DDFRArchiver system.
To set up the ‘DDFR Remove Access’, proceed as follows:
Z Click the menu item Setup DDFRPC Remote Access from the File
menu.

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Z The ‘DDFRPC Remote Access’ wizard window will pop up. The first
step is to install Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS). To do
this, please follow the steps specified in the Wizard window. After IIS
installation, click the Next button to proceed.

If IIS has already been installed in your system, the ‘Install IIS’ wizard window will not
be displayed.

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Z The ‘Install DDFR Archiver Web Application’ window is presented

after IIS is installed. Click the Install Archiver Web Components
button to install the Archiver web application, which provides
remote access for DDFR PC.

Z After the DDFR Archiver web application is successfully installed,

click the Finish button to close the wizard window.
You can remove ‘DDFRPC Remote Access’ after it has been successfully set up. If ‘DDFRPC
Remote Access’ is removed, you can not set up the communication from DDFR PC to the
DDFR Archiver system. Please refer to section 1.4.6: Setting up Archiver Communication.

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Z To remove the DDFRPC remote access functionality, click the

Remove DDFRPC Remote Access menu item in the ‘File’ menu.
DDFR Archiver will ask you whether you are sure you want to remove
DDFRPC Remote Access. Click the Yes button to remove, or click the
No button to abort.

5.1.3 Archiver Directory and File Structure

The DDFR Setup stores the retrieved files in a defined directory structure that branches out
from a Root Folder, which you can configure.
The Root Folder is defaulted to:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\GE Power
Management\DDFRArchiver\Data\<DDFR folders>
Below the Root Folder, a separate folder is created for each DDFR. Each folder name uses
the exact name of a DDFR.
Within each DDFR folder there are three folders:
1. <DDFR name>\Waveforms: Contains the CFG, DAT and HDR files created for
each oscillography record generated by any relay.

The Waveforms files use the following naming convention:

<Relay name>-yyyymmdd-hhmmssSSS-OSC.cfg
<Relay name>-yyyymmdd-hhmmssSSS-OSC.hdr
<Relay name>-yyyymmdd-hhmmssSSS-OSC (DAT file)
2. <DDFR name>\DataLoggers: Contains the CFG and DAT files created for each
DataLogger record generated by a UR relay.

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The Dataloggers files use the following naming convention:

<Relay name>-yyyymmdd-hhmmss-DLR.cfg
<Relay name>-yyyymmdd-hhmmss-DLR (DAT file)
3. <DDFR name>\Events: Contains the CSV files that hold the backed-up events
from the SQL database.

The Events (CSV) files use the following naming convention:

Event-yyyy-mm-ddThh-mm-ss.csv
Events retrieved from the DDFRs are inserted into a local SQL database. The events are
also appended to a CSV file in the above Events folder.
Location of the DDFR Setup’s Event SQL database:
C:\MSSQL7\Data\EVENTLOGGERSQL.MDF

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5.2 Configuring the DDFR Archiver

5.2.1 General
Configuring the DDFR Setup can be done using one of two methods, as shown below.
To begin,
Z Open the DDFR Archiver.

FIGURE 5–2: DDFR Archiver Main Screen Showing Tools Menu (top)

Z Select Tools > DDFR Setup from the main menu on the DDFR
Archiver Main Screen (as shown above) to open the DDFR Setup
screen where information about the DDFRs is entered. )

FIGURE 5–3: DDFR Setup Screen

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5.2.1.1 Archiver Configuration Method 1

If all the DDFRs are within the local network,

Z Press the Discover DDFR button to have the DDFR Setup attempt
to locate all the DDFRs on the network.
Any DDFRs discovered that are not already known to the DDFR
Setup are added to the environment.

The Discover DDFR button allows you to automatically search out and add configured
Note

DDFRs to the DDFR Setup Setup. A message box will appear which will indicate how many
DDFRs were found and how many DDFRs were added to the archiving system Setup.
The Discover DDFR feature may not work in network configurations where firewalls and/or
routers are between the DDFR Setup and the DDFRs. The Discover DDFR feature uses UDP
Transport and broadcasts a UDP packet to which the DDFRs respond.

5.2.1.2 Archiver Configuration Method 2

If there are DDFRs outside the local network and the IP addresses are known, you can
manually enter the DDFR information by selecting Add DDFR and manually entering the
DDFR information.
Z Once you have entered all the DDFRs into the environment, press
OK to confirm the changes and start monitoring the newly added
DDFRs.

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5.2.2 Using the DDFR Archiver Preferences Screen

The Preferences screen allows you to customize the DDFR Setup.

FIGURE 5–4: Preferences Screen

In DDFR Archiver 3.0, you can specify how many events you want to keep in Archiver event
database. There is an event data backup routine in Archiver 3.0 that allows you to backup
events into CSV files according to maximum number of events kept in the event database.

5.2.2.1 Archiver Record Storage

This field sets the directory path where all the information retrieved from the DDFRs is
stored. The DDFR Setup creates a separate folder for each of the configured DDFRs, as
detailed in section 5.1.3: Archiver Directory and File Structure. Within each DDFR folder
there will be folders for Waveform records, Data Logger records and backup files for the
Event records.

The DDFR Setup must be restarted in order for any changes to take effect.
Note

5.2.2.2 Maximum Retrieval Days

When the DDFR Setup establishes communications with the DDFR, the Archiver will
request data from the past 60 days (the default setting) from the DDFR. An upper limit of 60
days is set so that the Archiver system is not overloaded with data that may be considered
outdated.

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The "re-requesting" of information from existing DDFRs may result in duplicate entries in
Note

the event database.

5.2.2.3 Delete ALL Waveform and DataLogger files from the Archiver’s Root Folder

Z Select this checkbox to clear the contents of the path specified for
DDFR Record Storage.

The DDFR Setup must be restarted in order for this change to take effect.
Note

5.2.2.4 Delete ALL Events from the Archiver’s Event Database

Z Select this checkbox to clear all the events from the DDFR Archiver
system’s SQL Database.

The DDFR Setup must be restarted in order for any changes to take effect.
Note

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5.3 Viewing Data in the DDFR Archiver

5.3.1 Archiver Records - General

As shown above, you can set the location for accessing the data stored on your computer
by the DDFR Archiver. Once this location is defined and becomes your own default location,
the DDFR Archiver will create its own file structure as explained in section 5.1.3: Archiver
Directory and File Structure.
The DDFR Archiver Main Menu displays three types of Archiver Record: Events, Waveforms,
Data Logger (the latter for UR relays only). These can also be accessed by clicking on Tools
in the menu at the top of this screen

FIGURE 5–5: DDFR Archiver Main Menu

5.3.2 Archiver Events Records

The Event Records retrieved from the relays include all of the following information
attached to each event:
• Created Time: Timestamp showing when the Event was recorded in the protection
relay
• Event Type: Field that indicates the reason the event was recorded. The different
Event Types available are as follows:
• Alarm
• System
• Source Name: Name of relay in which the Event was recorded
• Display Name: Name of DDFR to which Event was transferred from relay
• Source Type - Type of relay in which the Event was recorded (e.g. UR)

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• Event – This field includes the ID tag that was programmed into the relay (i.e. If you
renamed "Contact Input 1" to “Breaker 52A”, the Event field should show "Breaker
52A".)
• Event Code:
• Acknowledge:
The Event Records retrieved from each relay are merged into a single Stationwide Events
Record, and is stored in the DDFR in SQL format.. All Event information listed is stored in
the appropriate fields of this Stationwide Events Record.
Z Click on Events
The Events Screen appears, containing a default Event Data
Display Window as shown in figure 5-6 below:

Menu Bar

Toolbar

Status Bar

FIGURE 5–6: Event Viewer Main Screen with Default "Sequence Of Events" Display Window

In this case, the default Event Data Display Window is the Sequence Of Events window, as
the Window Header and the Status Bar show (every type of Event).
There are several helpful navigational and operational aids in the main window:
Menu Bar – Access these pull-down items with the mouse.

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Toolbar – Click these control buttons to activate the most-often-used

commands.

Unacknowledged Refresh
Alarms
About
Viewer
Configuration
Sequence of
Events Alarms System Waveform

Device Events

Status Bar – The status bar is located at the bottom of the main window and
provides messages about Event/Alarm Viewer's current status, such as the
presence of unacknowledged alarms.
To sort the event data, click on one of the column headings (such as
CreatedTime, EventType, SourceName, etc.) to sort accordingly.
Z Click the View option on the Menu Bar

The View option gives you a choice of presentation modes, allowing you to choose
whatever types of events are relevant to your situation.
For example choosing Sequence Of Events brings up a Display Window (shown in figure 5-
6, above) that consists of ALL the events captured by the DDFRs: Device Events, Device
Alarms System Events and Waveform Events.
The Display Window that comes up initially when you click on Events - that is the default
Data Display Window - can be changed to any of the Display windows offered. To change
the default Display Window,

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Z Select File > Configure from the Events Screen main menu.

FIGURE 5–7: Configuring the Data Display Default Window

Z From the Available Windows section, select the Window that you
want to bring up when you open the Archiver Events Screen.
Z Press OK.
The Display Window you selected will now appear automatically
when you open the Archiver Events Screen.

5.3.3 Archiver Waveforms Records

Waveform Records retrieved from the protection relays are stored in the DDFR in
COMTRADE-1999 standard format. All files required to comply with the COMTRADE-1999
format, including .CFG, .HDR, and .DAT are stored with all appropriate fields populated.
Z On the DDFR Archiver Main Screen, click the Waveform menu item.

FIGURE 5–8: Archiver Waveform Menu

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5.3.3.1 Waveform File Access

Z Click on View
A Windows Open dialog box appears.

Note that the path shown on the right side of the dialog box is the default path
discussed in section 5.1.3: Archiver Directory and File Structure.
Z In the Data folder, open the folder of the DDFR whose data you
wish to view.

Clicking on one of the DDFRs shows the folders containing the Events and Waveforms
captured by that that DDFR.
Z Choose Waveforms.

This screen lists all the Waveform events that were recorded and archived by that DDFR to
the Archiver. The Waveforms shown are itemized both by the relays which recorded them
and by the date and time on which each Waveform event occurred in that relay.

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For Waveform file naming conventions see section 5.1.3: Archiver Directory and File
Note

Structure.
Z Choose a Waveform file and double-click on it.
The file opens in a COMTRADE viewer as shown in the figure below.

FIGURE 5–9: Archived Waveform Event COMTRADE File

The Toolbar, located on the left, near the top of the window, contains the following buttons:

Open File Preferences Graph Data Phasor Harmonics Play Stop Zoom Out

5.3.3.2 Waveform Merge

For details on Waveform Merging on the DDFR, refer to section 5.3.3.2: Waveform Merge,
Note

below.

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Z On the Archiver Waveform menu, click on Merge.

Z Click Add button to add waveform files to be merged.

Z Select the COMTRADE files you wish to merge or combine by

clicking on the browse (...) buttons on the right side of the selection
boxes.

Archiver can merge up to 5 files during any single merge process.

Note

Z Select the destination COMTRADE file by clicking on the browse

(...) button on the right side of the selection box.
Z Select the format (ASCII or Binary) of the COMTRADE data file.
Z Press Next.

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Z Continue the process, pressing Next each time, until the merge
process is complete.

5.3.3.3 Waveform Resample

Z On the Archiver Waveform Menu, click on Resample.

Z Follow a procedure similar to Merge above.

5.3.3.4 Viewing Retrieved Waveform Files

The Waveform Viewer feature within the DDFR Archiver provides a visual display of power
systems data and relay operation data captured during a specific triggered event.
Previously captured and saved Waveform files (Oscillography/COMTRADE, .CFG) can be
retrieved and viewed as follows:
Z From the main DDFR Archiver Screen, select Waveforms.
The following screen displays:

Z Click View to open the Waveform records as shown in section

5.3.3.4: Viewing Retrieved Waveform Files.

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Waveform records are stored in folders on the local drive categorized first by the DDFR
name. A folder is created for each DDFR.
Waveform file names are based on the Device Name, followed by the date, then followed
by the time of the capture.
The Waveform Viewer feature provides a visual display of power systems data and relay
operation data captured during a specific triggered event. The Waveform Viewer can
display oscillography, phasors, harmonics and actual values retrieved from a Waveform
file. Figure 5-10 shows a typical Waveform Capture
.

Toolbar

FIGURE 5–10: Typical Waveform Capture

5.3.3.5 Waveform Cursor Times

Three cursor lines are shown on the display. The RED cursor line is fixed at the trigger time.
Use the mouse to select either the Time1 (GREEN) or Time2 (BLUE) cursor lines to move the
cursor line to a new location. These two cursor lines can also be adjusted using the scroll
bar at the top of the screen.
The position of the two adjustable cursors is given as a unit of time. The cursor times can
be represented in one of three formats:
Start Time - The cursor time is the elapsed time from the start time of the
Waveform file.
Trigger Time - The cursor time is the elapsed time from the trigger time of the
Waveform file.
Actual Time - The cursor time is the actual time.

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5.3.3.6 Viewing Phasors

To Open the Phasors window:

Z Click on the Phasors button in the Toolbar near the top of the
Waveform window.
A new window will open displaying a Phasor Diagram as seen in
Figure 5-12.

Preferences Button

FIGURE 5–11: Viewing Phasors

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The Phasor Diagram indicates the rotation, magnitude and angle with respect to a
selected reference component chosen in the COMTRADE Preferences window, shown in
the figure below. You can access this Preferences window by clicking the Preferences
button indicated in the figure above.

FIGURE 5–12: COMTRADE Preferences Window

You can view the Phasor Diagram simultaneously with the Oscillography waveforms and
resized it to customize your view. By either dragging the cursor or pressing Play, the
Phasor diagram will update the position of the cursor based on the playback rate.
The following options are available within the Phasor window:
Z Select between cursor positions.
This is done by clicking on the cursor tabs:

FIGURE 5–13: Waveform Cursor Positions

The Phasor window contains three selections that can be used to adjust the display:

FIGURE 5–14: Waveform Phasor Magnitude View Buttons

1. Peak vs. RMS: Select between peak and RMS phasor magnitudes.
2. Primary vs. Secondary: Select between the primary or secondary phase
voltages.

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3. Scaled vs. Fixed: Select between scaled phasors or fixed magnitude phasors.
Fixed magnitude phasors will ignore the magnitude value and will only show
the angles.
The actual values for the phasor quantities such as amplitude and phase angle, are
displayed above the phasor diagram as shown below.:

FIGURE 5–15: Waveform Phasor Actual Values

The Preferences Button displays the Preferences screen that can be used to change the
values displayed on the phasor diagram and to configure the number and colors of
phasors.

5.3.3.7 Viewing Harmonics

The harmonic spectrum may be viewed for the file by selecting the harmonic button
located within the Waveform viewer toolbar. The harmonic diagram is viewed
simultaneously with the Oscillography waveforms as in Figure 4-10. The harmonic window
can be resized (as shown) to customize viewing.

FIGURE 5–16: Waveform Harmonics View

By either dragging or Playing Cursor 1 in the Waveform window, the Harmonic diagram
will update to the corresponding position of the cursor.

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The following options are available within the Harmonics viewing window:
Select between cursor positions. This is done by clicking on the tabs cursor tabs as seen in
Figure 4-12:

FIGURE 5–17: Waveform Cursor Positions

A table listing the calculated percentage of THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) for each phase
is presented as shown in Figure 5-21:

FIGURE 5–18: Listing of Percentage THD Found in Waveform File

The Preferences button will display the COMTRADE Preferences screen (discussed above)
that can be used to change the values that are displayed on the harmonic diagram and to
configure the color of the harmonics.

5.3.4 Archiver Data Logger Records

Data Logger Records are essentially the same as Waveform Records, the only difference
Note

being that the frequency of capturing the Data Logger Records is far lower than that of the
Waveform Records.

Note that Data Logger Records are available for UR relays only.
Note

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Z On the DDFR Archiver Main Screen, click the Data Logger menu
item.
A Windows Open dialog box appears.

Note that the path shown on the right window of the dialog box is the default path
discussed in section 5.1.3: Archiver Directory and File Structure.
Z In the Data folder, open the folder of the DDFR whose data you
wish to view.

Clicking on one of the DDFRs shows the folders containing the Events and Waveforms
captured by that that DDFR.
Z Choose Waveforms.

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This screen lists all the Events that were recorded and archived by that DDFR to the
Archiver. The Events are itemized both by the UR relays which recorded them and by the
date and time on which each Event occurred in that relay.

For Datalogger file naming conventions see section 5.1.3: Archiver Directory and File
Note

Structure.

Z Click on one of the Data Logger records listed, to open the file in a
COMTRADE viewer.

FIGURE 5–19: Archived Data Logger Waveform COMTRADE File

The Data Logger Records retrieved from the protection relays are stored in the DDFR in
COMTRADE-2002 standard format. All files required to comply to the COMTRADE-2002
format (including .CFG, .HDR, and .DAT) are stored with all appropriate fields populated.
When the protection relay that initially recorded the Data Logger record does not record
these records as COMTRADE in its native format, the record is converted to a COMTRADE
file and stored in the DDFR.

5.3.4.1 Viewing the Retrieved Data Logger Files

The Data Logger files are viewed in the Waveform viewer. For an in-depth explanation of
the tool, please refer to the Waveform Viewer section, section 5.3.3.4: Viewing Retrieved
Waveform Files).

5.3.4.2 Storage of Data Logger Records

The Data Logger Records are stored in folders on the local drive categorized first by the
DDFR name. A folder is created for each DDFR. Three folders are created within each DDFR
folder to store the Oscillography Records, the Data Logger Records and the backup of the
Event Records.

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All folders can be explored by returning to the \Data folder.

The Data Logger file names are based on the Device Name, followed by the date and are
followed by the time of the capture, as detailed in section 5.1.3. For example, if the device
name is D60_1, the capture date is March 6, 2006 and the time is 12:04.52 AM or 00:04.52,
the file is displayed as:
D60_1-20060306-000452-DLR.CFG
The Data Logger files are viewed in the Waveform viewer. For an in-depth explanation of
the tool, please refer to the Waveform Viewer section.

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Chapter 6: Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

6.1 Change Notes

6.1.1 Revision History

Manual part no. Revision Release date ECO

1601-9024-A1 1.0x July 10, 2007 ---
1601-9024-A2 2.0x August 24, 2007 ---
1601-9024-A3 3.0x August 15, 2008 ---

6.1.2 Changes to the DDFR Manual

Table 6–1: Major updates for DDFR manual revision A3

Sect (A2) Sect (A3) Description
Title Title Manual part number to 1601-9024-A3

1.1.1 and others 1.1.1 and others Remove LO Power Supply option and tech details
1.2.5 1.2.5 Revise Ethernet communications ports description
1.4.1/1.4.3 1.4.1/1.4.3 Tables 1-2/1-3 Revised
1.4.2 1.4.2 Methods 1 & 2 revised
1.4.7 --- New Section: Using IP Address Reset Button
1.4.8 --- New Section: IP Address Configuration
2.1.2.1 2.1.2.1 Add new bullet
2.2.1 2.2.1 Table revisions
3.2.3 3.2.3 Minor changes throughout section
3.5 --- New Section: Configuring the Modbus Poll Rate
5.1.2.1 --- New Section: Set up Remote Access from DDFR Setup

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Table 6–2: Major updates for DDFR manual revision A2

Page (A1) Page (A2) Change Description
Title Title Update Manual part number to 1601-9024-A2

4 Section 1.2.3 Archiver CD line removed

7 7 Figure 1-2, new image with DDFRs named as Substation 1,
Substation 2, Substation 3
8-11 8-10 Section 1.3.3.1, Enervista DDFR Setup, instructions and images
are completely reorganized
13-21 19-28 Section 1.4.4, original Section 1.4.2 changed to section 1.4.4
21-22 12, Section 1.4.2, original Section 1.4.3 changed to section 1.4.2
22-25 12-19 Section 1.4.3, original Section 1.4.4 changed to section 1.4.3
26 Removed
25 17 Section 1.4.3, in Note paragraph, the name will be changed
automatically to the latest DDFR name assigned
28 30 Section 1.4.5, same change as in Page 17 Note paragraph
13 19 Section 1.4.4, 'If your DDFR Setup…, please proceed as follows:'
added just before first instruction item
43 47 Section 3.2.3.1, changed to - 'the security functionality in the
DDFR Setup is set to OFF’
49 53 Section 3.2.3.1, changed to - Reset DDFR: Click to force a DDFR
system reboot
49 53 Section 3.2.3.1, explaination clarified:
Most recent 300-500 events per device, depending on number
of devices configured
Most recent 10-50 waveforms per device, depending on
number of devices configured
Most recent 10-50 Datalogs per device, depending on number
of devices configured
50 55 Section 3.2.3.2, 'archived in the Archiver' added to the end of
the sentence
61 66 Section 3.4.1, Removed
62 67 Section 3.4.3, Removed
66 72 Section 4.1.1.2, Double-Click on the Actual Values ->
Waveforms….
’Click on a particular Waveform to open…' added
’Click on one of the folders…' Removed
’Click on one of the Waveform Records listed…' Removed
67 73 Section 4.1.1.3, last sentence changed to - '…can be
significantly longer than Waveform Records'
68 73 Section 4.1.1.3, changed to 'Double-Click the Actual Values-
>Data Logger tree item'
68 74 Section 4.1.1.3, replaced by a new image of Data Logger list
view
74 Section 4.1.1.4 View Archiver Actual Values - Added
70 Section 4.2.1, Removed
77 83 Section 5.1.1.2
’Internal Watchdog ("health monitor")…' - Removed
’Continual monitoring of the status…' - Removed
’The main interface …' - Removed
’Capable of archiving…' - Removed
Last paragraph in section 5.1.1.2 - Removed
77 83, Section 5.1.2 - new section regarding DDFR archiver
installation is added
78 84 Removed
79 85 Section 5.2.1, last sentence in brakets is removed
80-81 32 Section 1.4.6, Section 5.2.1.2 moved from Chapter 5 to Chapter
1 as section 1.4.6

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Table 6–2: Major updates for DDFR manual revision A2

Page (A1) Page (A2) Change Description
82 87 Section 5.2.2.1, paragraph Removed
90 94 Section 5.3.3.2, instructions and image are modified to reflect
new waveform merge wizard in Archiver
91 95 Features not provided in this release, two sections Removed
92 7 Figure 1-2, new image with DDFRs named as Substation 1,
Substation 2, Substation 3

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Index
Index

A
Actual Values .................................................................................................... 4-1

D
Data Logger Records ...................................................................................... 4-3
DDFR ................................................................................................................. 3-15
"health monitor" ....................................................................................... 3-19, 4-5
actual values menu .......................................................................................... 3-8
Archiver function .............................................................................................. 2-3
commands menu .............................................................................................. 3-7
communication to relays, setting up ............................................................... 1-40
configuration parameters ............................................................................... 1-35
configuration techniques ................................................................................. 3-2
configuration tool ............................................................................................ 1-17
configuration, description ................................................................................ 3-1
default IP address ................................................................................... 1-17, 1-34
default network parameters ............................................................................ 1-16
device definition menu ..................................................................................... 3-5
Discover button ...................................................................................... 1-32, 1-33
Discover button, and firewalls ......................................................................... 1-32
Discover button, and routers ........................................................................... 1-32
Ethernet communications port ......................................................................... 1-5
firmware version number ................................................................................ 1-21
functions ........................................................................................................... 2-1
functions of ...................................................................................................... 2-3
hardware requirements .................................................................................... 1-9
inspecting ......................................................................................................... 1-4
IP address ........................................................................................................ 1-18
LED indicator light ............................................................................................ 1-5
maintenance menu ........................................................................................... 3-8
online window ................................................................................. 1-22, 1-34, 3-5
order code ..................................................................................... 1-18, 1-21, 1-34
password accessibility groups ......................................................................... 3-1
power supply .................................................................................................... 1-5
reconfiguration ................................................................................................. 3-3
relays, attaching Ethernet-based .................................................................... 1-40
relays, attaching multiple types ...................................................................... 1-42
relays, attaching RS232-based ........................................................................ 1-42
relays, attaching RS485-based ........................................................................ 1-41
relays, attaching to ......................................................................................... 1-40
Settings Files .................................................................................................... 3-1
settings menu ................................................................................................... 3-6
Setup button .................................................................................................... 1-33
site list ............................................................................................. 1-22, 1-34, 3-5
supported relay firmware versions ................................................................... 2-5
use of EnerVista with ........................................................................................ 1-8
DDFR ARCHIVER
function ............................................................................................................ 2-4

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DDFR Configuration Parameters .................................................................. 1-35

DDFR Read Order Code button ..................................................................... 1-34
DDFR SETTINGS FILES
................................................................................................................. 3-1, 3-11
adding relays to .............................................................................................. 3-13
adding to EnerVista DDFR environment .......................................................... 3-16
creating new ................................................................................................... 3-12
downloading and saving ................................................................................. 3-15
new DDFR firmware revisions and .................................................................. 3-14
printing ............................................................................................................ 3-17
uploading to a DDFR unit ................................................................................ 3-16
using ................................................................................................................ 3-11
DDFR Setup button ......................................................................................... 1-33
DDFR WATCHDOGS
accessing ......................................................................................................... 3-19
DriveSpace ...................................................................................................... 3-21
Drivespace ................................................................................................ 3-20, 4-6
Drivespace alarms ........................................................................................... 3-21
Drivespace, adding .......................................................................................... 3-22
Drivespace, maximum number ........................................................................ 3-23
Drivespace, Virtual Inputs ...................................................................... 3-22, 3-23
External ............................................................................................. 3-20, 4-5, 4-6
External, adding ................................................................................................ 4-7
Internal ..................................................................................................... 3-20, 4-6
types of ............................................................................................................ 3-20
Digital Fault Recording - distributed vs centralized ................................... 2-1

E
ENERVISTA
communication setup screens ........................................................................ 1-16
DDFR menu bar ................................................................................................. 3-4
DDFR online and offline windows ...................................................................... 3-4
DDFR Setup Program ......................................................................................... 1-8
installation ......................................................................................................... 1-8
relay software ................................................................................................... 1-8
setting up .......................................................................................................... 1-9
ETHERNET
computer-to-DDFR .......................................................................................... 1-12
DDFR configuration methods .......................................................................... 1-15
Event Records ................................................................................................... 4-2
External WatchDog Heartbeat ....................................................................... 4-6

F
FlexLogic ............................................................................................................ 4-9

I
ICONS
caution .............................................................................................................. 1-2
danger ............................................................................................................... 1-2
note ................................................................................................................... 1-2
IP reset switch ................................................................................................... 1-6

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M
MANUAL
using ................................................................................................................. 1-4

O
ORDERING ......................................................................................................... 1-1

P
PASSWORD
.......................................................................................................................... 3-1
Administrators .................................................................................................. 3-1
Engineers .......................................................................................................... 3-1
Setup ................................................................................................................ 3-2

S
SOFTWARE
installation ........................................................................................................ 1-9

V
Virtual Input ...................................................................................................... 4-7
Virtual Input Commands ................................................................................. 4-8

W
Waveform Records .......................................................................................... 4-2

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