PQSCADA User Manual Final PDF

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Table of Contents
About PQSCADA Enterprise Analysis Software ............................................. 7
PQSCADA Enterprise System ............................................................... 8
PQSCADA Management Studio ............................................................. 9
PQSCADA Server ........................................................................... 10
Installation .................................................................................... 12
System Requirements..................................................................... 13
Software Requirements .................................................................. 14
Installing the New PQSCADA Software ................................................. 15
Install the New Report Management System .......................................... 18
Upgrading the PQSCADA Management Studio ......................................... 22
Uninstall Previous PQSCADA Management Studio Versions ....................... 23
Installing the New PQSCADA Software............................................... 24
Installing the New Report Management System .................................... 28
Upgrading the Server .................................................................. 32
Upgrading Components ................................................................ 34
Recalculating the Parameters ........................................................ 35
Introduction .................................................................................. 38
View Console............................................................................... 39
Administration Console ................................................................... 49
Tool Bar..................................................................................... 53
Getting Started............................................................................... 54
Starting PQSCADA Management Studio ................................................. 55
Components Creation Wizard ........................................................... 58
Component Details ........................................................................ 62
Commence Data Recording .............................................................. 64
Downloading Recorded Data ............................................................... 66
Log Viewer ................................................................................. 67
Force Connection Attempt ............................................................... 69
Schedule Operation ....................................................................... 70
IP Setup ..................................................................................... 72
Folders Setup .............................................................................. 74
Open Incoming Folder .................................................................... 76
Rescan Device Folders .................................................................... 78
Enable / Disable Data Downloading .................................................... 80
Data Processing .............................................................................. 81
Log Viewer ................................................................................. 84
Force File Parse Attempt ................................................................ 87

Configure Service ......................................................................... 89
Reset PQZIP Files .......................................................................... 93
Folders Setup .............................................................................. 96
Open Incoming Folder .................................................................... 98
Open Bad Files Folder ................................................................... 100
Open Data Backup Folder ............................................................... 102
Enable/Disable Processing .............................................................. 104
Recalculate Data ......................................................................... 106
Swap Phases .............................................................................. 109
Add Factor to Parameters .............................................................. 111
Database ..................................................................................... 113
Log Viewer ................................................................................ 114
Set New Component Database Connection ........................................... 116
Configuration ............................................................................. 118
Re-Index ................................................................................... 122
Delete Log Entries ....................................................................... 123
Database Summary ....................................................................... 124
About PQZIP Upload Manager ............................................................. 126
Using The PQZIP Upload Manager ...................................................... 127
Importing Data............................................................................ 133
Tasks and Templates ....................................................................... 134
Tasks .......................................................................................... 135
Task Types ................................................................................ 136
Task Triggering ........................................................................... 137
Manually Based Task .................................................................. 138
Schedule Based ........................................................................ 140
Event Based ............................................................................ 142
Add Task ................................................................................... 144
Dynamic Folder Path .................................................................. 146
Add General Export Task ............................................................. 148
PQS Parameter Export Task ................................................................ 155
Adding A Report Task ................................................................. 178

Adding A Fault Location Report Task ..................................................... 187
Adding A FOL Report Task .................................................................. 196
Add An Energy Task ......................................................................... 204
Add A Notification Task .................................................................... 209
Add A Device Firmware & Configuration Update Task ................................. 215
Rerun Tasks ............................................................................... 221

Modify Tasks .............................................................................. 223
Delete Tasks .............................................................................. 225
Monitoring ................................................................................. 227
Task Log ................................................................................... 229
Terminate Task Execution .............................................................. 231
Templates .................................................................................... 233
Add A Template .......................................................................... 234
Select Events ........................................................................... 236
Select Parameter ...................................................................... 237
Select Event Trigger .................................................................. 238
Define Property Configurations ..................................................... 239
Modify Template ......................................................................... 241
Delete Template ......................................................................... 242
Preferences .................................................................................. 243
General Preferences ..................................................................... 244
Regional Settings Preferences .......................................................... 246
Security Settings ......................................................................... 247
File Upload Settings ..................................................................... 249
Appearance Preferences ................................................................ 250
Maps .......................................................................................... 251
Map Tools.................................................................................. 252
Notifications Viewer ........................................................................ 253
Disable Pop-Up Notifications ........................................................... 255
Components ................................................................................. 257
Server ...................................................................................... 258
Add A Server ........................................................................... 259
Connect to Server ..................................................................... 261
Delete Server .......................................................................... 263
General Server Configuration ........................................................ 264
Automatic Maintenance .................................................................... 265
Logger ......................................................................................... 267
E-Mail ......................................................................................... 268
SMS/Text ..................................................................................... 269
Report Management......................................................................... 270
Copy Link ..................................................................................... 272
Site - Description ......................................................................... 274

Add Site ................................................................................. 275
Delete Site.............................................................................. 277
Site - Configuration ................................................................... 279
Name Allocation .......................................................................... 280
Image Selection ........................................................................... 281
Node - Description ....................................................................... 282

Add Node ............................................................................... 283
Remove Node .......................................................................... 287
Node - Configuration .................................................................. 289
General..................................................................................... 290
Device ...................................................................................... 291
Download Schedule ....................................................................... 292
Parameters ................................................................................ 293
Folders ..................................................................................... 298
Database ................................................................................... 299
Device IP ................................................................................ 300

Open In ....................................................................................... 301
Component Functions ................................................................... 302

Collapse ....................................................................................... 303
Expand ........................................................................................ 304
Moving Components ......................................................................... 305
Upgrade Components ....................................................................... 306
Encryption About .......................................................................... 307

Install the SSL Certificate ............................................................... 308
Bind the Certificate ...................................................................... 312
Configure PQSCADA to use SSL ......................................................... 314
Change the Communication Binding ................................................... 316
Security - About the Security Module .................................................... 318
Enable the Security Module Locally ................................................... 321
Define the Primary Security Server .................................................... 323
Set User Login Identification ........................................................... 325
User Accounts - About User Accounts ................................................. 326
Create & Add New Users ............................................................. 332
Change User Accounts ................................................................ 335
Tool Tips ..................................................................................... 338
Component Tool Tips .................................................................... 339
Device Tool Tips .......................................................................... 340

Download Status Tool Tip ............................................................... 341
Data Processing Tool Tips ............................................................... 342
Compliance Tool Tips .................................................................... 343
Database Tool Tips ....................................................................... 344
Video Demonstrations ...................................................................... 345
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 347
Log Viewer ................................................................................ 355
About PQSCADA Enterprise Analysis Software

Innovative PQSCADA Enterprise Analysis software enables the operator to view, control,
analyze, and monitor multiple measurement devices simultaneously. Data is accurately
time-synchronized, within and across, Sites. The PQSCADA application is made up of the
following:
PQSCADA Enterprise System
PQSCADA Management Studio
PQSCADA Server
Note: This drawing depicts the master modules initiating the

communication
The PQSCADA Enterprise System is installed on a personal computer providing unparalleled
data monitoring and analysis functionality for all BLACKBOX devices. (For software
installation instructions, please refer to Installing the PQSCADA Software).
PQSCADA Management Studio: The user interface (GUI) that is used to configure
the PQSCADA Server as well as check status of the components (See PQSCADA
Management Studio).
PQSCADA Server: A windows serviced based application that runs in the

background even when you are not logged in (See PQSCADA Server).
Client Application: Elspec Power Quality Investigator.
MS SQL Storage: database engine: An SQL Database engine used by the PQSCADA
Server to store and process the data.
SEE ALSO
PQSCADA Server

The PQSCADA Management Studio is a Graphic User Interface console used to
communicate with the PQSCADA Server. The PQSCADA Server is a windows service.
The PQSCADA Installation Procedure allows you to install both the PQSCADA
Management Studio and the PQSCADA Server (PQS service). In order to stop and/or
start the PQS service, you may use the Graphical User Interface (GUI) as below or
by accessing the Services through windows configuration.
SEE ALSO
PQSCADA Server
PQS Service
PQSCADA Server
Note: This drawing depicts the flow of data

The PQSCADA server is the heart of the BLACKBOX data management and analysis system.
The main functionality of the PQSCADA server is shown in the figure above and further
described below with corresponding numbered marks:
1. Download: PQSCADA collects all waveform data that has been continuously
recorded in the compressed PQZIP format.
2. Process: The data is processed and organized for quick access and storage. A wide
range of electrical parameters are then calculated based on the raw PQZIP data.
The reorganized PQZIP data, and the calculated parameters with statistics
included, are stored and available on the network for later retrieval.
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3. Deliver: All the electrical information, including event flagging & notifications are
delivered over a number of communication gateways. This feature includes report
exports in various compatible formats such as COMTRADE, PQDIF, CSV, RTF, HTML,
PDF, etc.
4. Visualize: Detailed data can be easily analyzed by any number of clients at any
location. The Investigator Software provides an immediate, comprehensive and
understandable picture of everything that happened within the network.
SEE ALSO
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Installation
The PQSCADA software is quite simple to install. Of course before any
installation can be performed, you must verify that Minimum System
Requirements and Software Requirements are met.
There are two installation options:
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New Installation: Installing the PQSCADA Software as a new installation
Upgrade: Upgrading. an existing version of PQSCADA
System Requirements
Regardless of OS:
No. of units
CPU
RAM
1-3
Later Model Dual

Core
2GB
3-5
>5
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Later Model Quad

Core
Contact Support
4GB
Storage
20-75GB per unit per year,

depending on default Cycle By
Cycle parameter selection
Software Requirements
In order to successfully install PQSCADA, you must first install the following
software prerequisites on your system:
FOR WINDOWS 7 SP1/SERVER 2008 R2 SP1:
Microsoft .Net Framework 4.0 - A Universal platform developed by Microsoft

that provides identical functions for a variety of languages (C#, Visual Basic,
Java). It is also designed to facilitate development of web applications.
(Enable communication between clients and servers).
FOR WINDOWS VISTA SP2 / SERVER 2008 SP2 / XP SP3 / SERVER 2003
SP2:
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All of the above, including:
Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 - A Universal platform developed by

Microsoft that provides identical functions for a variety of languages (C#,
Visual Basic, Java). It is also designed to facilitate development of web
applications. (Enable communication between clients and servers).
Windows PowerShell 2.0 - Microsoft's task automation framework, consisting

of a command-line shell and associated scripting language built on top of,
and integrated with the .NET Framework. PowerShell provides full access to
COM and WMI, enabling administrators to perform administrative tasks on
both local and remote Windows systems.
Microsoft Windows Installer 4.5 - Application installation and configuration

service for Windows.
Installing the New PQSCADA Software

The following procedure describes a new installation of the PQSCADA software
application. Prior to Installing the new PQSCADA Software, ensure that your
system meet all the Software Requirements. An automated installation is
available on the BLACKBOX Disc (enclosed with every unit). For upgrading from
a previous version, please refer to Upgrading the PQSCADA Software.
The applications setup wizard will guide you through the installation process:
1. At the download location on your hard drive select the PQSCADA icon:
2. The Welcome Screen of the installation guide will now open:
3. Select the
button to commence the installation process
4. Read & accept the license agreement at I Agree & select the
button:
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5. The PQSCADA Components screen will now open. (Elspec recommends

selecting both components). Select the
button:
6. The wizard will now request the location where you would like to install the
application. It is recommended to include it on your Hard Drive under an
Elspec folder. Either Browse / Type the Location, select the Availability
Option & select the
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button:
7. Select the
installation:
followed by the
PROCEED TO THE NEXT STEP:

System.
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button, to complete the
Install the New Reports Management
Install the New Report Management System

With PQSCADA V4.2.2.2 the PQS Server & Management Studio can be
installed independently on two different computers. This increases the
flexibility & accessibility of the PQSCADA 4.2. As part of this development
the Report System is installed independently from the PQSCADA. This allows
the user to effectively manage the reporting system of the entire network.
Users simply select & install reports of relevance from any location. The
Reports are installed separately from the PQSCADA Management Studio on
Elspec's Website. In addition an automated installation is available on the
BLACKBOX Disc (enclosed with every unit). After you have installed the new
PQSCADA 4.2, you will need to install the new Reports. The following
procedure describes the installation process. The installed reports of your
choosing can be viewed on the Server's Configuration.
TYPES OF REPORTS:
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Fault Location Report

FOL Compliance Report
Chinese Power Quality Report
GOST Report
NRS 048:2 2007 Report
Event Based Compliance Report
Power Quality Report (Prodist)
INSTALL THE REPORTS VIA THE BLACKBOX DISC:
In Step 4 of the Installation Process simply select the report of your choosing
that you wish to install:
The installation process will automatically run. The installed reports can be
viewed on the Report Management's tab within the Server's Configuration.
INSTALL THE REPORTS FROM ELSPEC'S WEBSITE:
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After you have downloaded the Report Module from Elspec's Website, select
the Type of Report you wish to install:
Run the "exe" option in the folder:
The Welcome Screen of the installation guide will now open:
Select the
Read & accept the license agreement at I Agree & select the
The wizard will now request the location where you would like to install the Report &
you can choose either option:
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button:
Default - Hard Drive under an Elspec folder
Preferred Location - As the Reports is independent installations youll need to

configure the Report Path:
Select the
Select the
installation:
button:
twice followed by the
The installed reports can be viewed on the Report Management's tab within the
Server's Configuration.
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Upgrading the PQSCADA Management Studio

The upgrade procedure consists of the following steps in order:
1. Uninstalling PQSCADA Management Studio
2. Installing the new PQSCADA Management Studio
3. Installing the New Reports Management System
4. Upgrading the Server
5. Upgrading Components
In most cases it is unnecessary to Enable downloading or Enable Data Processing of an
imported node. The node will continue to function in the same state as it was left from
the previous version of PQSCADA.
6. Re-calculating Parameters (optional)
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Uninstall Previous PQSCADA Management Studio Versions

Uninstalling the existing version of the PQSCADA is the first step to upgrade the software.
1. Access your Start Menu,
2. Select: Elspec
PQSCADA
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Uninstall
Installing the PQSCADA Software.
Installing the New PQSCADA Software

After you have Uninstalled the previous PQSCADA version, you will need to install the new
PQSCADA version from anew. The following procedure describes the PQSCADA installation
process. An automated installation is available on the BLACKBOX Disc (enclosed with every
unit).
NOTE NOTE NOTE

The PQSCADA 4.2 & later versions, support a new Report System that is installed
independently after you have installed the new PQSCADA V4.2.2.2. All tasks related to
report tasks, therefore needs to be reconfigured from anew. Ensure that you backup
your Database prior to installing the new version in order not to lose previous data.
The applications setup wizard will guide you through the installation process:
1. At the download location on your hard drive select the PQSCADA Icon:
2. The Welcome Screen of the installation guide will now open:
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3. Select the
4. Read & accept the license agreement at I Agree & select the
button:
5. The PQSCADA Components screen will now open. Elspec recommends selecting both
components. Select the
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button:
6. The wizard will now request the location where you would like to install the
application. It is recommended to include it on your Hard Drive under an Elspec folder.
Either Browse / Type the Location, select the Availability option & select the
button:
7. Select the
installation:
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followed by the
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Install the New Reports Management System.
Installing the New Report Management System

With PQSCADA V4.2.2.2 the PQS Server & Management Studio can be installed
independently on two different computers. This increases the flexibility &
accessibility of the PQSCADA 4.2. As part of this development the Report System is
installed independently from the PQSCADA. This allows the user to effectively
manage the reporting system of the entire network. Users simply select & install
reports of relevance from any location. The Reports are installed separately from
the PQSCADA Management Studio on Elspec's Website. In addition an automated
installation is available on the BLACKBOX Disc (enclosed with every unit). After you
have installed the new PQSCADA 4.2, you will need to install the new Reports. The
following procedure describes the installation process. The installed reports of your
NOTE NOTE NOTE

Prior to installing the new PQSCADA V4.2.2.2 & the new Report Management System all
tasks related to report tasks, needs to be reconfigured from anew. Ensure that you
backup your Database prior to installing the new PQSCADA version in order not to lose
previous data.
The Report Management supports:
TYPES OF REPORTS:
Fault Location Report
GOST Report
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INSTALL THE REPORTS VIA THE BLACKBOX DISC:
In Step 7 of the Upgrading Process simply select the report of your choosing
that you wish to install:
The installation process will automatically run. The installed reports can be viewed
on the Report Management's tab within the Server's Configuration.
INSTALL THE REPORTS FROM ELSPEC'S WEBSITE:
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After you have downloaded the Report Module from Elspec's Website, select
the Type of Report you wish to install:
Run the "exe" option in the folder:
The Welcome Screen of the installation guide will now open:
Select the
Read & accept the license agreement at I Agree & select the
The wizard will now request the location where you would like to install the Report &
you can choose either option:
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button:
Default - Hard Drive under an Elspec folder
Preferred Location - As the Reports is independent installations youll need to

configure the Report Path:
Select the
Select the
installation:
button:
twice followed by the
The installed reports can be viewed on the Report Management's tab within the
Server's Configuration.
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Upgrading the Server.
Upgrading the Server
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Double click the PQSCADA icon on your desktop:
The Main menu appears with the existing Server offline. (In order to add a new
server, please refer to Getting Started) Right click at Server is offline, then select
Upgrade / Upgrade All:
PQS Server has been updated and brought online with a Site and Node attached
that may require an upgrade:
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Upgrading Components
Upgrading Components
We recommend that you upgrade all sites and nodes together for each server; however
you may choose to upgrade them individually as well. As shown below Elspec Site & Elspec
Node appears but is not yet upgraded or active.
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To upgrade all sites and nodes for a server, right click the server (Test server in our
example), then select Upgrade / Upgrade All:
The Site (Elspec Site) and Node (Elspec Node) have been upgraded and now
appear under PQS Server:
Recalculating Parameters (Optional)
Recalculating the Parameters

This optional step allows you to recalculate any parameter(s) for a stipulated
period. For example apart from IEC 61000-4-30 Class A parameters that has
been included for PQSCADA 4.0 & later versions, the latest version PQSCADA
4.2 includes Class A parameters for Current previously only calculated for
Voltage. You may therefore need to recalculate these parameters.
NOTE NOTE NOTE

We recommend that you perform this procedure only when necessary,
since it can take up a considerable amount of time (approximately two
weeks to calculate one years worth of data). Prior to following this
procedure configure the necessary Parameters in Node Configuration.
In addition refer to the table below as a further guide:
Upgrading
Version
from
Version
to Changed/Added Parameters*
4.1 > 4.2
New Additions - Cycle by Cycle:
In Waveforms - Crest Factor
In Statistics - Frequency Cycle by

Cycle
New Additions - Class A:
4.0 > 4.1
In Inter-Harmonics - Phasors
Improvement in the Cycle-by-cycle Frequency

DC Included in all Parameters
Power Factor included
3.3.0.13 > 4.0
IEC 61000-4-30 Class A Parameters Included

DC Included in most Parameters
Unbalance parameters
3.2.0.40 > 3.3.0.13
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None
3.1.4.5->3.2.0.40
Idc harmonic
3.1.1.0->3.1.4.5
All the parameters in single phase systems

Idc
* All other parameters will have the same values after recalculation
PROCEDURE TO RECALCULATE THE PARAMETERS:

1. From the PQSCADA main menu, right click the desired Node in the Data
Processing column:
2. Select Recalculate data. The Recalculate Node Data screen appears:
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3. Set the desired start and end time.

4. Click
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Introduction
The PQSCADA user interface screen is comprised of three distinct sections; the
Tool Bar, Status Bar, and the Main Viewing Area. The Tool Bar contains certain
specific functional icons specific to the active console. Two different viewing
Consoles are available; View Console and Administration Console. The main
viewing area contains all of the Sites / Nodes, Tasks, Templates, Map & PQZIP
Upload Manager for the grid.
SEE ALSO:
View Console
Administration Console
Tool Bar
TUTORIAL DEMONSTRATION:
We have created the following collection of Flash Video Tutorial
Demonstration(s) that may be opened with Internet Explorer or any flash
player available on your system.
For A Video Demonstration of the PQSCADA User Interface.
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View Console
The View mode is divided into two sections - the Top Section & Status Bar. By
selecting the buttons on the Top Section you either access directly the Sites /
Nodes, Tasks, Templates, Map & PQZIP Upload Manager:
TOP SECTION ACCESS:
Refresh: To reset the Sites and Nodes if for some reason connection is lost.
NODES/SITES:
This selection allows you to view and modify only the active Sites & Nodes:
TASKS:
This selection allows you to view and modify active Tasks/Templates
associated with the Sites:
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MAP:
A feature which enables you to visually manage the locations of nodes
contained within a site by dragging the nodes within the Site MAP and
placing them at relevant locations onto a site illustration or image. For
more on Maps:
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PQZIP UPLOAD MANAGER:

PQSCADA V4.2.2.2 & later versions allows for the PQS Server & Management
Studio to be installed on two different computers. With the PQSCADA V 4.2
you can now upload PQZIP files from a different folder location other than
the incoming folder to any selected Node. Meaning PQZIP files located on
the PQS Server's incoming folder / PQZIP files recorded by other BLACKBOX
devices can now be uploaded in this manner. This feature allows you to
manage & control the uploading process of PQZIP compressed files see
PQZIP Upload Manager:
STATUS BAR:
The Status Bar is divided into 5 columns & functions can be performed only for
the Components:
By selecting any component Server, Site or Node you can perform various
functions within each column by a simple right-click of your mouse:
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STATUS BAR FUNCTIONS:
COMPONENTS COLUMN:
In this column you may view all the Components including Tool Tips on
moving your mouse over the component.
You may also Configure the
Component directly, by double-clicking on your selection.
You may also
perform the following actions:
For the Server: You can Expand, Collapse, Refresh (resets in the event
the connection is lost), Copy a Link, Connect, Disconnect, Change the
Communication Binding, Login, Logout, Add a Site, View the Log, access
the User Manager (only with Security Enabled), View Notifications,
Configure the Server & Delete the Server.
For a Site: You can Expand, Collapse, Refresh your view, Add a Node,
Add a Site, View the Log, View Notifications, Configure the Site &
Delete the Site.
For a Node: You may Refresh (resets in the event the connection is
lost), View the Log, Configure the Node & Delete the Node.
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NOTE NOTE NOTE

Login & Logout will feature only when the Security Module has been
enabled. Please see Encryption & the Security Module.
DEVICE IP COLUMN:
This column provides access to a specific Nodes Device IP settings. You may
perform the following actions:
Open the Device in the Web Browser
Open the Device in the FTP
Access the Device IP Setup, where you may Configure the Device
DOWNLOADING COLUMN:
This column provides control over the downloading process of PQZIP files
from the BLACKBOX unit into the PQSCADA Server. The PQSCADA Server
system is responsible for collecting continuous data (PQ Zip files) from a
connected device. When the device is connected (wired or wireless), the
PQSCADA server checks for any new data availability using an FTP
communication Protocol. By default the downloading process is disabled, in
order to commence the download select the applicable Node
right click
select Enable. You may also perform the following actions:
Refresh: Will update you on the Data Downloading status for the
Node(s)
Log Viewer: The Log Viewer enables you to see specific information
related to log entries with varying levels of importance
Force Connection Attempt (only relevant after the device is enabled):

Force Connection Attempt allows you to manually download files
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from the device to PQSCADA without waiting for the next automatic
download attempt
Schedule Operation: Allows you to configure & set a schedule for

downloads
IP Setup: Provides access to configure the device's IP settings
Folders Setup: This action provides direct access to set the Nodes
incoming, backup & bad folder(s) size limits
Open Incoming Folder: With this action it is possible to view all

imported PQZIP files that are waiting to be processed
Rescan Device Folders: This action resets the PQZIP folder cache &
generate a full folder scan on this device
DATA PROCESSING COLUMN:

In this column you may perform various actions directly related to the PQZIP
data processing engine. Actions that you may perform within this column:
Refresh: Will update you on the Data Processing status for the Node(s)
Force File Parse Attempt: Force Connection Attempt allows you to

manually download files from the device to PQSCADA without waiting
for the next automatic download attempt
Configure Service: This option will allow you to directly Configure

Parameters for the Node, without having to go through Node
Configuration
Reset PQZIP files: This function allows you to select and sort the
imported PQZIP files & to re-download the processed files
Folders Setup: This action provides direct access to set the Nodes
incoming, backup & bad folder(s) size limits
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Open Incoming Folder: With this action it is possible to view all

imported PQZIP files that are waiting to be processed. You may also
choose to manually move files from other folders to this folder in order
for the PQSCADA to process the data
Open "Bad Files" Folder: With this action it is possible to view all
imported PQZIP files that are contained within the Bad Files Folder
Open Data Backup Folder: With this action it is possible to view all
imported PQZIP files that are contained within the Backup Folder
Recalculate Data: This action allows you to recalculate the desired

parameters. It is recommended that you perform this procedure only
when necessary as it may take a considerable amount of time
(approximately two weeks to calculate one years worth of data)
En/Disable Processing: By default all imported or created nodes are

disabled to process data & therefore needs to enabled
Swap Phases: This operation allows you to swap data between two
different voltage phases and neutral, as well as, current phases
Add Factor Parameters: This option allows you to correct & recalculate
all the parameters, in the event of an incorrect & invalid setup (i.e.
Clamp Setup / PT Ratio correction / CT Ratio correction / Current
Polarity)
COMPLIANCE STATUS COLUMN:

This new column has been added in order to detail the relevant compliance
status as per the device's configuration (via Elspec's Web Interface). The
column purely provides information regarding the overall compliance status
of the last week at a resolution of 2 hours. This is a very useful tool in
reviewing the overall compliance status for a large number of Nodes.
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Indicators:
Compliance Type: EN50160/ User Defined / NVE-PQ Norway etc.
Date: Date of last recorded compliance
Time: Time of last recorded compliance
Status (3 States):
Retrieving: Insufficient data present to indicate the status
Failed: Overall compliance failed
[OK]: Overall compliance succeeded
NOTE NOTE NOTE

Don't forget to use the Tooltip - it will be most helpful in providing you with
detailed information regarding the compliance parameter calculations. In
the compliance column simply select & right-click on the applicable Node to
retrieve the information:
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DATABASE COLUMN:
By right clicking on a Server, Site or Node in the Database Column it

is possible to access the following configuration tools directly related to
the Database:
Refresh: Will update you on the Database status for the Node(s)
Set New Database Connection: Allows you to change the server

database and/or individual attributes
Configuration: Will provide you with direct access to configuration

settings related to the database for either the Server (Automatic
Maintenance) &/or Node (Database)
Re-Index: Periodic maintenance operation in order to keep the

PQSCADA application running at an optimal speed. This is especially
true as the size of the database increases over time
Delete Log Entries: Allows you delete entries according to Log Type and
Start/End Date. This action may be carried out for the Server only
Delete Data: This operation removes all binary data in the requested
time range from only for the Nodes database, along with, all relevant
summaries
Database Summary: A newly added feature the Database Summary

provides a detailed summary on any component be that Server, Site &
/ Node
SEE ALSO:
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Introduction to the PQSCADA Interface
Tool Bar
For A Video Demonstration of the PQSCADA User Interface.
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The Administration console provides functional icons. From the View Console the
layout of the administration console changes according the selected View. The
three views are Sites/Nodes, Tasks, & Maps. For your convenience the newly
added PQZIP Upload Manager remains in both consoles, in order to monitor the
status & manage the data upload management at any time. Views:
Consoles under View Respective Administration Console Views
NODES/SITES:
This selection allows you to view the administration (Server/Site/Node) functions
for the selected Server/Site/Node:
Refresh: To reset the Server/Site/Node if for some reason connection is lost
Locked: To allow/disallow moving of Site/Node by dragging and dropping.
Connect to Server: Connect to a Server
Delete Server Database: To Delete Server including Database
Add Node: Add a Node(s) to a Site (Adding a Node)
Delete Node: Remove a Node from a Site (Deleting a Node)
Add Site: Add a Site (Adding a Site)
Delete Site: Remove a Site (Deleting a Site)
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Wizard: Wizard for creating Components (Component Creation Wizard)
PQZIP Upload Manager: Manage & control the upload of PQZIP file uploads
(PQZIP Upload Manager)
PQS Service: To start and stop the PQS Service (PQSCADA Management Studio)
Preferences: Global user defined settings for the software (Preferences)
Disable Notifications: Select Pop-up Notifications from a list that you wish to
disable (please refer to Disable Pop-Up Notifications)
TASKS/TEMPLATES:
Refresh: To reset the Sites and Nodes if for some reason connection is lost
Locked/Unlocked: To allow/disallow moving of Sites/Nodes by dragging and

dropping
Add Task: Add a Task(s) to a Site (Adding a Task)
Delete Task: Remove a Task from a Site (Deleting a Task)
Add Template: Adding a Template (Adding a Template)
Delete Template: Deleting a Template (Deleting a Template)
PQS Service: To start and stop the PQS Service (Please refer to PQSCADA
Management Studio)
Preferences: Global user defined settings for the software (please refer to
Preferences)
Disable Notifications: Select Pop-up Notifications from a list that you wish to
disable (please refer to Disable Pop-Up Notifications)
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MAPS:
Map Tools: See Map Tools
Preferences: See Preferences
PQZIP UPLOAD MANAGER:

With PQSCADA V4.2.2.2 the PQS Server & Management Studio can be installed
independently on two different computers. This feature allows you to upload
PQZIP files recorded by any BLACKBOX device, to any Remote Server. Manage
& control the uploading process of PQZIP compressed files. This feature allows
you to manage & control the uploading process of PQZIP compressed files - see
PQZIP Upload Manager:
SEE ALSO:
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View Console
Tool Bar
For A Video Demonstration of the PQSCADA User Interface
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Tool Bar
The tool bar contains icons that represent the Components, Tasks, Templates,
& Maps that are used to build the infrastructure as well as manage the Server,
Sites & Nodes. The selection of available icons is dependent on the viewing
console selected.
In the View Console, it is possible to view all current Server/Sites/Nodes,

Tasks, & Maps. The opening default screen is the Sites/Nodes selection in the
View Console.
In the Administration Console, it is possible to select functions associated with

any of the aforementioned icons.
SEE ALSO:
View Console
We have created the following collection of Flash Video Tutorial Demonstration(s) that
may be opened with Internet Explorer or any flash player available on your system.
For A Video Demonstration of the PQSCADA User Interface
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Getting Started
This section introduces you to the most basic critical functions of the PQSCADA
Management software. It is assumed this is a new installation with no existing
Servers, Sites or Nodes, to be upgraded (for upgrading see Upgrading
Components). Getting Started guides you through a step-by-step process that
includes the following:
Starting PQSCADA Management Studio
Creating Components using the Components Creation Wizard
Fill in the Component Details
Commencing Data Recording
For a Tutorial Video Demonstration on PQSCADA Getting Started that

provides a step-by-step tutorial that will guide you through the
process of setting up your first Server, Site, and Node.
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To start the PQSCADA Management Studio -
Click the
Programs Elspec
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icon on the desktop or select Start

PQSCADA
PQSCADA Management Studio:
The PQSCADA Management Studio window appears:
All
Select the Administration Console. Either right click

Server or select Connect to Server tab:
The Add Server dialog box appears:
select Connect to
For the URL Select & Add:
HTTP - Is the default method of communicating with the server. The

software uses HTTP port 80 as the default port to communicate with the
Node.
HTTPS - Is the combination of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (outlined

above) with the SSL protocol to provide encrypted communication and
secure identification of a network web server. See Encryption.
net.pipe - Improves the connection in case that the server is a local

connection. This option will speed up the http connection.
Precise URL address of the Server. In this example the Url address for the
HTTP connection is localhost/PQS.
Select
Should the test for the connection be successful, the message will appear:
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button.
Select
&
to connect to the server.
NOTE NOTE NOTE

Ensure that all the prerequisites Software Programs are installed
prior to connecting to the server.
PROCEED TO THE NEXT STEP: COMPONENTS CREATION WIZARD (that will
guide you through a step by step procedure to connect to additional servers, &
to add site(s) & node(s)).
SEE ALSO:
Components Creation Wizard
Component Details

Demonstration(s) that may be opened with Internet Explorer or any flash player
available on your system.
For a Tutorial Video Demonstration on PQSCADA Getting Started that provides a

step-by-step tutorial that will guide you through the process of setting up your first
Server, Site, and Node.
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This wizard will act as a guide when either connecting to additional Servers, or
creating Site(s) or Node(s).
HOW TO CONNECT TO A SERVER, OR TO CONNECT TO AN ADDITIONAL

SERVER:
Either select the Connect to Server Button or open the wizard by selecting the
Wizard Button:
The Components Creation Wizard :
Select Database Engine: Identifies the database engine as an SQL type server.
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SQL Express Install Button: Launches an automatic installation of the SQL server
where most parameters are pre-configured. We recommend using SQL Express only for
evaluation purposes. (See Software Requirements).
Browser button: The browser button allows you to search for an available database
servers.
Engine Name: The name assigned to the server database engine.
User Name: The name of the user as defined for the database server (For SQL Express
installed from the BLACKBOX CD, the user name is sa).
Password: User Defined (For SQL Express installed from the BLACKBOX CD, the
password is PQSpqs12345).
Test Button: Will test & validate the connection in order to ensure that the details
including the Password for the Database Engine are correct.
Set Default Credentials: Will set Server Name, Username & Password to factory
defaults.
Save Settings: If you checked this box in one of the Add Server, Add Site, or Add Node
dialog boxes, then all attributes are automatically pre-filled; otherwise they will
remain blank.
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Ensure that all the prerequisites Software Programs are installed

prior to installing SQL Express
You need to select the

button, in order to run the full
validation process. This is especially applicable in the event that
you may have entered an incorrect password. As such the
validation process will be incomplete & the PQSCADA system will
prohibit you from performing certain actions.
HOW TO CREATE COMPONENTS:
1. Click the Browser button next to the Server name. The Select Database
Server window appears.
2. Select Local Servers tab. (You may access remote databases through the
Network Servers tab).
3. Double click the desired database or highlight and click Select.
4. Enter your User name and Password.
5. Click Test to verify the connection.
6. Select Save Settings. (Recommended not mandatory; this will set the
selected database engine as default and will eliminate the need to reset the
database engine at the next attempt of adding sites and nodes).
7. Click Next to continue. The Components Details Window appears.
SEE ALSO:
Component Details
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Component Details
The Components Details window allows you to enter information about the site and node.
Specifically, this is where the site (Elspec Site 1) and node name (Elspec Node 1) are
assigned and the desired node IP (100.100.100.100) is selected from the available
devices on the network.
1. Enter a name for the server and site. (user defined)

2. Select a device by clicking the Device IP Browser button.
3. The Select Device window appears. The automatic device discovery is
activated now and should find all devices on the local LAN if UDP
broadcasting is allowed. You may also select the Reload button in this
window in order to rescan the devices should some of the devices be
missing from the list.
4. Double click the selected device(s).
5. The Name appears in the window.
6. Set the local time to GMT Offset.
7. Click
to complete.
8. The Creation Progress window appears:
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10. The Server with the Site and Node can be viewed in the main window.
PROCEED TO THE NEXT STEP: COMMENCE DATA RECORDING
SEE ALSO:


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Commence Data Recording
Double
click
the
node
The Node Configuration / Parameters window appears:
Select the desired Calculation Groups, click
To commence data recording, right click the Node in the Data Download
Column, then select Enable.
The node is now downloading data from the device.
SEE ALSO:
Component Details
Configure Parameters
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in
the
Data
Processing
Column.


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Downloading Recorded Data

This column provides control over the downloading process of PQZIP files from the
BLACKBOX unit into the PQSCADA Server. The PQSCADA Server is responsible for
collecting continuous data (PQZIP files) from a connected device. When the device
is connected (wired or wireless), the PQSCADA server checks for any new data
availability using an FTP communication Protocol. By default the downloading
process is disabled, in order to commence the download it needs to be Enabled.
By double-clicking either the Server or Node within this column, will navigate you
directly to the following configuration options: General Configuration for the
server & Download Schedule for the node. On mouse-over Tooltips will appear for
each Component. For details, see PQSCADA Server.
By right clicking anywhere in the Downloading Column for the selected device,
you may access the following:.
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Refresh: Will update you on the Data Downloading status for the Node(s).
Log Viewer
Force Connection Attempt (only relevant after the device is enabled)
Schedule Operation
IP Setup
Folders Setup
Open Incoming Folder
Rescan Device Folders (only relevant after the device is enabled)
Enable/Disable Data Downloading
Log Viewer
The Log Viewer enables you to see specific information related to log entries &
in this specific case entries related to downloading process of PQZIP files.
Right click anywhere in the Downloading Column
Use the following Filters to narrow-down your view:
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select Log Viewer:
Log Type: (Debug, Info, Warning, Error, Critical)
Debug: By default this option is disabled & it is used only by

an Elspec Software Technician.
Info: Will include general information on actions taken in

PQSCADA. In addition, it will also include Warnings, Error &
Critical entries.
Warning: Will include any malfunctions that the PQSCADA will

resolve by itself. The log will also include any Errors & Critical
entries.
Error: Includes malfunctions that the PQSCADA was unable to

resolve. For example failed Tasks due to an incorrect E-Mail
address. See Troubleshooting. The log will also include any
Critical entries.
Critical: Contact Elspec or your local representative.
# of Last Entries: This function will enable you to extract only the
desired number of Last Entries from the vast amount of all the
recorded data, allowing you to focus on the latest relevant data.
Start / End Date & Time: Select Start Date & Time option, should
you wish to change your search to include entries from a different
date & time.
Entries in the Log Viewer from this column are related to

downloading process of PQZIP files & will initially automatically
display these entries. Should you wish, you may Include any other
Keywords into your search:
SEE ALSO:
Force Connection Attempt
Schedule Operation
IP Setup
Folders Setup
Rescan Device Folders
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Force Connection Attempt allows you to manually download files from the device
to PQSCADA without waiting for the next automatic download attempt. The
frequency and timing for downloading is configured in the Download Schedule
Configuration.
SEE ALSO:
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Log Viewer
Schedule Operation
IP Setup
Folders Setup
Schedule Operation
To configure & set a schedule for downloads, select Schedule Operation by

right clicking the Node in the Downloading Column:
This will open the Download Schedule tab directly in the Node
Configuration:
Configure the settings by entering:
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Periodic Time to Get File: This is a user defined setting to determine the
interval of time to retrieve the PQZIP file(s) from the device. If multiple
files exist, this setting is not relevant and there will be no delay.
Download Schedule: The specific days and times to perform the file
retrieval.
Limit Download Time Range: Specifies which files are downloaded that
meets a specific date criteria. Enabling this parameter will exclude files
that do not fall in the specified time range.
File Download Mode: This is a factory setting that should not be changed.
Select
to set the Download Schedule.
SEE ALSO:
About Downloading Recorded Data
Log Viewer
IP Setup
Folders Setup
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IP Setup
To configure device, select IP Setup by right clicking the Node in the

Downloading Column:
This will open the Device tab directly in the Node Configuration window:
Enter:
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IP Address: Enter the IP address of the device or use the search window
browser.
User Name: Each device is shipped with a default user name (ftpuser) as
above. This name corresponds to the FTP login name set in the firmware of
the device (Access Setup section). If you wish to change the user name here,
then it also must be changed in the firmware.
Password: The password corresponds to the user name above. It should be

changed according to the device password. (The default password as shown
above is ftppassword).
Device PQZIP Folder Path: The specific path where the PQZIP folders are
stored on the device. We do not recommend changing this setting.
FTP Protocol: The default setting is Passive.
Select
SEE ALSO:
Log Viewer
Schedule Operation
Folders Setup
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to complete the Device Configuration.
Folders Setup
To configure the Folder(s) size limits, select Folders Setup by right clicking
the Node in the Downloading Column:
This will open the Folders tab directly in the Node Configuration window:
Set:
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Incoming Folder Size Limit: The size of the temporary folder where the
PQZIP files are stored while they are waiting to be processed. The default is
2 GB, although this can be changes according to your available system
resources. All original PQZIP files are deleted after they are processed
unless they are backed up.
Backup Folder Size Limit: To enable this feature, check the Backup Folder
Size Limit check-box. This sets the size of the backup folder where all good
PQZIP files can be archived. When the file folder reaches its limit, the
oldest files will be deleted first.
Bad File Folder Size Limit: The size of the bad file folder where all bad
PQZIP files are kept. A file status (good or bad) is determined when the file
is processed.
SEE ALSO:
Log Viewer
Schedule Operation
IP Setup
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The Incoming Folder is where the PQZIP files are stored while they are waiting to
be processed. Accessing the incoming folder allows you to manually download
PQZIP files from any location on your PC or external location into the incoming
folder instead of from the device.
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Right click on the Node in the Downloading Column

incoming folder:
select Open
The PQZIP files are arranged chronologically according to time. (AFTER

THE FILES ARE PROCESSED BY THE PQSCADA, THEY WILL NO LONGER
APPEAR IN THE INCOMING FOLDER & WILL BE DELETED. SHOULD YOU
WISH TO RECALL THE FILES SEE RESET PQZIP FILES). You may select any
file(s) from the list:
PQSCADA also allows you to download folders as well as files to the incoming
folder.
SEE ALSO:
PQZIP Upload Manager
Dynamic Folder Path
Log Viewer
Schedule Operation
IP Setup
Folders Setup
For a Video demonstration of downloading files to the Incoming

Folder.
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This action resets the PQZIP folder cache & generates a full folder scan on this
device.
Enable the Data Downloading

Downloading Column
select Rescan Device Folders:
SEE ALSO:
Log Viewer
Schedule Operation
IP Setup
Folders Setup
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Right click on the Node in the

Folder.
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Enable / Disable Data Downloading

The node is set from the factory with downloading disabled. In order to
automatically download new PQZIP files from the device, it is necessary to enable
downloading. If you choose to manually download files, then you do not need to
enable downloading.
Right click the Node in the Downloading column, then select Enable or
Disable.
SEE ALSO:
Log Viewer
Schedule Operation
IP Setup
Folders Setup
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Data Processing
The Data Processing column displays the processing status of PQZIP data. In order
to activate the tools for this column, you will need to Enable the function by right
clicking anywhere in the Data Processing Column & selecting Enable:
The data processing takes place in 2 stages - namely:

Stage 1 - Data Transferral from the PQZIP to the Database, including:
Decompression & collection of waveform data sources
Data is recompressed into 1min chunks called BINARIES
The Binaries & Device Events are stored into the Database
RMS (V/I) are computed into 1min Summaries
After this stage has been concluded, the minimum resolution period that is
available for all the parameters, is 3 Hours.
Stage 2 - Data Processing itself:

Computation of all other parameter summaries
Computation of Class A aggregated parameters (Version 4)
Summaries are stored every 1 Min / 10 Min ( Min/Max/AVG)
After this stage has been concluded, all queries may run for a period longer
than 3 Hours.
The Binaries calculated during Stage 1 are used for:
Stage 2 computation
Queries that are initiated from Elspec's Investigator Software Program for
less than 3hours. Any selected parameter is immediately computed from
the stored waveform signal in order to achieve a maximum resolution.
The summaries are used for queries that are run for a longer period than 3
Hours & this consequently shortens the response time for such queries.
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By right clicking anywhere in the Data Processing Column, it is possible to

access the following tools:
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Refresh: Will update you on the Data Processing status for the Node(s).
Log Viewer
Force File Parse Attempt
Configure Service
Reset PQZIP files
Folders Setup
Open "Bad Files" Folder
Open Data Backup Folder
En/Disable Processing
Re-Index
Delete Data
Recalculate Data
Swap Phases
Add Factor Parameters
Double-clicking either the Server or Node within this column, will navigate you
directly to the following Configuration options: General Configuration for the
server & Parameters for the node. On mouse-over Tooltips will appear for
each Component.
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Log Viewer
The Log Viewer enables you to see specific information related to log entries & in
this specific case displays entries related to the processing status of PQZIP data.
Right click anywhere in the Data Processing Column
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select Log Viewer:


Critical entries.

entries.


Critical entries.
date & time
Entries in the Log Viewer from this column are related to the
processing status of PQZIP data & will initially automatically display
these entries. Should you wish, you may Include any other Keywords
into your search:
SEE ALSO:
About Data Processing
Log Viewer
Configure Service
Reset PQZIP files
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Folders Setup
Re-Index
Delete Data
Recalculate Data
Swap Phases
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The PQZIP files are continuously being downloaded from the device into the
temporary Incoming File Folder if the data processing is Enabled. They remain in
the Incoming File Folder waiting to be processed by the PQSCADA.
You may select to force the processing of the PQZIP files manually, by right
clicking anywhere in the Data Processing Column
Attempt:
SEE ALSO:
Log Viewer
Configure Service
Reset PQZIP files
Folders Setup
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select Force File Parse
Re-Index
Delete Data
Recalculate Data
Swap Phases
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Configure Service
This option will allow you to directly Configure Parameters for the Node, without
having to go through Node Configuration.
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Right click anywhere in the Data Processing Column

Service:
The Parameters Tab will now open

for this Node:
select Configure
& simply Configure the Parameters
By default, only Cycle by Cycle Waveform is selected. The selection is not

permanent therefore you may add more parameters in the future and may
recalculate with new parameters.
Select the Desired Calculation Groups
Cycle by Cycle
click
Definition
Calculation Group
Cycle by Cycle
Database
Capacity
Low
Low
RMS Voltage/Current.
HRMS Voltage/Current.
THD Voltage/Current.
Crest
Factor
Voltage/Current.
K-Factor Current.
U1 - Positive Sequence
Voltage/Current.
U2 - Negative Sequence
Voltage/Current.
U2/U1 Voltage/Current.
Active Power
Reactive Power
Apparent Power
Power Factor
Frequency 200ms (Device

frequency)
Waveform
Waveforms
High
Low
Frequency
Cycle by Cycle Frequency
High
Low
Medium
Medium
Harmonics
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CPU
Usage
Voltage Harmonics
Current Harmonics
Active Power Harmonics
Reactive Power Harmonics
Power
Statistics
IEC61000-430
Harmonics
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Fundamental
Harmonics
Including
Harmonics Only
Fundamental Only
Frequency
Definition
Current
InterHarmonics
RMS Current
HRMS Current
THD Current
Crest Factor Current
Current
Current
U2/U1 Current
U0/U1 Current
Over Deviation Current
Under Deviation Current
Inter-Harmonics Voltage
Inter-Harmonics
Voltage
Inter-Harmonics Angle
Inter-Harmonics Phasors
Voltage Harmonics
Current Harmonics
Low
Low
Low
High
CPU
Usage
Database
Capacity
High
Low
High
High
Medium
High
Sub-Group
Power
Aggregation
Fundamental
Harmonics
Harmonics Only
Fundamental Only
Frequency 3 sec. Aggregation
Frequency Aggregation at 10
min. & 2 Hours
Statistics
Definition
Group
Statistics
Frequency Statistics
RMS Statistics
THD Statistics
Active Power Statistics
Reactive Power Statistics
Apparent Power Statistics
Power Factor Statistics
SEE ALSO:
Log Viewer
Reset PQZIP files
Folders Setup
Re-Index
Delete Data
Recalculate Data
Swap Phases
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Including
Medium
Low
Medium
High
CPU
Usage
Database
Capacity
Low
High
Reset PQZIP Files

The PQSCADA server automatically downloads the PQZIP files recorded by the
BLACKBOX device (Node). Each downloaded PQZIP file is saved under a name by
the PQSCADA server & the server processes the files accordingly. As the files are
processed by the PQSCADA, they are removed from the Incoming Folder. Each file
that has been downloaded to the incoming folder manually or automatically, is
logged within the PQS Server (in order to avoid reprocessing & downloading). The
PQZIP File Viewer displays all downloaded files sorted by Processed &
Unprocessed (files that are still in the incoming folder). Should you wish to redownload and / or re-process any of the files, you will need to delete the logged
file from the list.
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Right-click on the node in the Data Processing Column

Files:
select Reset PQZIP
The PQZIP File Viewer window for the selected node will now open:
FILTER:
The filter helps you narrow down your search. Select the status for the displayed PQZIP
files:
All: This will show all PQZIP files contained in the Incoming Folder. This includes
both processed and unprocessed files. It is possible to limit the number of files
using the Total Results.
Processed: Only processed files are displayed.
Unprocessed: Only unprocessed files are displayed.
Total Results:
Displays total number of PQZIP Files for this node ( All / Processed / Unprocessed)
DELETE SELECTION:
After you have concluded your search, you may re-download and / or re-process any of the
files by deleting them from the log. Simply:
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Select the applicable files
& select
SEE ALSO:
Log Viewer
Configure Service
Folders Setup
Re-Index
Delete Data
Recalculate Data
Swap Phases
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Folders Setup
This option will allow you to directly to the Folder Configuration, without having to
go through Node Configuration.
Set Folder(s) size limits by right clicking anywhere in the Data Processing
Column
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select Folders Setup:
This will open the Folders Tab:
Incoming Folder Size Limit: The size of the temporary folder where the
PQZIP files are stored while they are waiting to be processed. The default is
2 GB, although this can be changes according to your available system

resources. All original PQZIP files are deleted after they are processed
unless they are backed up.
Backup Folder Size Limit: The size of the backup folder where all good
PQZIP files can be archived. When the file folder reaches its limit, the
oldest files will be deleted first.
Bad Files Folder Size Limit: The size of the bad file folder where all bad
PQZIP files are kept. A file status (good or bad) is determined when the file
is processed.
Set the desired Folder Size Limits
SEE ALSO:
Log Viewer
Configure Service
Reset PQZIP Files
Re-Index
Delete Data
Recalculate Data
Swap Phases
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click

The Incoming Folder is where the PQZIP files are stored while they are waiting to
be processed.
In addition to the incoming folder the PQSCADA V4.2.2.2 & later versions allows
you to upload PQZIP files from a different folder location other than the incoming
folder to any selected Node. Meaning PQZIP files located on the PQS Server's
incoming folder / PQZIP files recorded by other BLACKBOX devices can now be
uploaded in this manner. In addition, this feature allows you to manage & control
the uploading process of PQZIP compressed files - see PQZIP Upload Manager:
In order to view the files, right-click on the Node in the Data Processing
Column
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select Open incoming folder:
The PQZIP files are arranged chronologically according to time. (AFTER

THE FILES ARE PROCESSED BY THE PQSCADA, THEY WILL NO LONGER
APPEAR IN THE INCOMING FOLDER & WILL BE DELETED. SHOULD YOU
WISH TO RECALL THE FILES SEE RESET PQZIP FILES).
SEE ALSO:
Log Viewer
Configure Service
Reset PQZIP Files
Folders Setup
PQZIP Upload Manager
Dynamic Folder Path
Re-Index
Delete Data
Recalculate Data
Swap Phases

Folder.
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Open Bad Files Folder

It is possible to view all files contained in the Bad Files folder. The Bad Files Folder
where all bad PQZIP files are kept. A file status (good or bad) is determined when
the file is processed.
Open the bad PQZIP files in the Bad Files Folder by right clicking anywhere
in the Data Processing Column
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select Open Bad Files Folder:
Our example below shows no bad files at this time:
SEE ALSO:
Log Viewer
Configure Service
Reset PQZIP Files
Folders Setup
Re-Index
Delete Data
Recalculate Data
Swap Phases
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It is possible to view all files contained in the Data Backup folder. The Data
Backup Folder is where all good PQZIP files can be archived. When the file
folder reaches its limit, the oldest files will be deleted first.
Open the Backed up PQZIP files by right clicking anywhere in the Data
Processing Column
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select Open Backup Files Folder:
Our example below shows no backup files at this time:
SEE ALSO:
Log Viewer
Configure Service
Reset PQZIP Files
Folders Setup
Re-Index
Delete Data
Recalculate Data
Swap Phases
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Enable/Disable Processing
By default all imported or created nodes are disabled to process data & therefore
needs to enabled.
To commence data recording once again, select Enable by right clicking the
Node in the Data Processing Column
select Enable:
The node is now processing data from the device.
To cease data recording, select Disable by right clicking the Node in the
Data Processing Column
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select Disable:
SEE ALSO:
Log Viewer
Configure Service
Reset PQZIP Files
Folders Setup
Re-Index
Delete Data
Recalculate Data
Swap Phases
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Recalculate Data
This optional step allows you to recalculate any parameter(s) for a stipulated
period. Select this function if you would like to recalculate the latest additional
calculations for IEC 61000-4-30 Class A parameters included in PQSCADA 4.2 & later
versions.
NOTE NOTE NOTE

We recommend that you perform this procedure only when necessary, since it
can take up a considerable amount of time (approximately two weeks to
calculate one years worth of data). Prior to following this procedure configure
the necessary Parameters in Node Configuration.
In addition refer to the table below as a further guide:
Upgrading from Version to
Version
Changed/Added Parameters*
4.1 > 4.2
New Additions - Cycle by Cycle:
In Waveforms - Crest Factor
In Statistics - Frequency Cycle by Cycle
New Additions - Class A:
4.0 > 4.1
In Inter-Harmonics - Phasors
Improvement in the Cycle-by-cycle Frequency

DC Included in all Parameters
Power Factor included
3.3.0.13 > 4.0
IEC 61000-4-30 Class A Parameters Included

DC Included in most Parameters
3.2.0.40 > 3.3.0.13
None
3.1.4.5->3.2.0.40
Idc harmonic
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3.1.1.0->3.1.4.5
All the parameters in single phase systems

Idc
* All other parameters will have the same values after recalculation
HOW TO RECALCULATE THE PARAMETERS:
Open the recalculation function for a Node by right clicking anywhere in the Data
Processing Column
select Recalculate Data:
Enter the Time & Date Range from which you would like to recalculate the data:
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Select
SEE ALSO:
Log Viewer
Configure Service
Reset PQZIP Files
Folders Setup
Re-Index
Delete Data
Swap Phases
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to complete the operation
Swap Phases
The Swap phases operation allows you to swap data between two different voltage
phases and neutral, as well as, current phases.
In order to swap phases click anywhere in the Data Processing Column

select Swap Phases:
A static time period can be established for the operation:
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SEE ALSO:
Log Viewer
Configure Service
Reset PQZIP Files
Folders Setup
Re-Index
Delete Data
Recalculate Data
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Add Factor to Parameters

This option allows you to correct & recalculate all the parameters, in the event of
an incorrect & invalid setup (i.e. Clamp Setup / PT Ratio correction / CT Ratio
correction / Current Polarity).
In order to correct & recalculate all the parameters click anywhere in the
Data Processing Column
select Add Factor To Parameters:
The Add Factor to Parameters Dialog Box will now open. Change the Static
Time Period for which you would like to make the correction & Add the
Relevant Factor to the applicable parameter
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select
SEE ALSO:
Log Viewer
Configure Service
Reset PQZIP Files
Folders Setup
Re-Index
Delete Data
Recalculate Data
Swap Phases
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Database
By right clicking on a Server, Site, or Node in the Database Column it is possible to

access the following tools directly related to the database:
Refresh: Will update you on the Database status for the Node(s).
Log Viewer
Set New Database Connection
Configuration (relevant for Server & Nodes only)
Re-Index
Delete Log Entries (relevant for Server only)
Database Summary
Double-clicking either the Server or Node within this column, will navigate you
directly to the following Configuration options: Automatic Maintenance for the
server & Download Schedule for the node. On mouse-over Tooltips will appear for
each Component.
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Log Viewer
The Log Viewer enables you to see specific information related to log entries & in
this specific case displays entries related to the Database.
Right click anywhere in the Database Column
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select Log Viewer:


Critical entries.

entries.

Critical entries.
date & time
Entries in the Log Viewer from this column are related to the
Database & will initially automatically display these entries. Should
you wish, you may Include any other Keywords into your search:
SEE ALSO:
About the Database
Re-Index
Database Summary
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Set New Component Database Connection

Set New Component Database Connection allows you to change the server
database and/or individual attributes.
Right click anywhere in the Database Column

Connection:
The Set New Component Database Connection window will now open:
Select Database Engine: Identifies the database ending as an SQL type

server
Browser Button: Allows you to search for an available database server
Engine Name: The name assigned to the server database engine
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select Set New Database
User Name: The name of the user as defined for the database server (For
SQL Express installed from the CD, the user name is sa) Password: User
Defined (For SQL Express installed from the CD, the password is
PQSpqs12345)
Test Button: Will test the connection. PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH THIS
CHANGE IT IS RECOMMENDED TO VALIDATE & TEST THE CONNECTION IN
ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE DETAILS FOR THE DATABASE ENGINE IS
CORRECT.
Save Settings: If you checked this box in one of the Add Server, Add Site,
Add Node, or Components Creation Wizard dialog boxes, then all attributes
are automatically pre-filled; otherwise they will remain blank.
Select
to change the connection settings.
SEE ALSO:
About the Database
Log Viewer
Re-Index
Database Summary
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Configuration
By selecting the Configuration option in the Database Column for either the
Server or Node will provide you with direct access to configuration settings related
to the database.
DATABASE SERVER CONFIGURATION:
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Will provide you with direct access to Automatic Maintenance window in

the Sever Configuration:
Select Enable Database Maintenance, & when this is checked the operations
below occur:
Re-Index: Each table in the database may have one or more indexes. After
some time these indexes get fragmented which makes operation on the
database take longer. Re-index reorganizes these tables and makes the
database faster.
Truncate Log: Each database works with 2 files; Data and log. If you are
not doing SQL transactional backup, then you should turn this ON.
Shrink Log: Truncate log only sets the log file to begin from the start but
does not free up the log file space. Shrink log deletes all the unneeded
information in the log file.
Shrink Database: After some time the database gets fragmented (not disk
fragmentation) or has data that is marked for deletion but is not actually
deleted from the physical disk. This operation reorganizes the database file
on the disk and makes the whole database operation faster.
Remove Null Rows: This newly added operation automatically compacts

database files with "null row values".
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Click
to apply your changes, or/
Select
factory default settings
should you wish to revert to the

click
DATABASE NODE CONFIGURATION:
Will provide you with direct access to Database window in the Node
Configuration:
Configure the Database Settings by selecting:
Allow Truncate Data Automatically: Enabling this feature allows the Node
to truncate older data once the database size limit is reached.
Limit Data Size in Database: Enabling this feature limits the amount of data
in the database to the specified amount. If this limit is reached and "Auto
truncate" is not enabled, then the Node won't parse any Node files until data
is deleted manually.
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Limit Aggregated Data Time in Database: Enabling this feature limits the
amount of data in the database to the specified time duration. If this limit is
reached and "Auto truncate" is not enabled, then the Node won't parse any
Node files until data is deleted manually.
Set the desired Database Size Limits
SEE ALSO:
About the Database
Log Viewer
Re-Index
Database Summary
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click
Re-Index
Re-Indexing the database is a periodically recommended maintenance operation in
order to keep the PQSCADA application running at an optimal speed. This is
especially true as the size of the database increases over time. With this function
you can manually force the re-indexing operation instead of waiting for the
automatic re-index of every six hours as set in the Automatic Maintenance of the
Server Configuration.
Open the Re-Index function by right clicking anywhere in the Database

Column
select Re-index:
Select
to complete the operation:
SEE ALSO:
About the Database
Log Viewer
Database Summary
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Delete Log Entries

Delete Log Entries allows you delete entries according to Log Type and Start/End
Date.
Debug: By default this option is disabled & it is used only by an

Elspec Software Technician.
Info: Will include general information on actions taken in PQSCADA.

In addition, it will also include Warnings, Error & Critical entries.

resolve by itself. The log type will also include any Errors & Critical
entries.

resolve. For example failed Tasks due to an incorrect E-Mail address.
See Troubleshooting. The log type will also include any Critical
entries.
SEE ALSO:
About the Database
Log Viewer
Re-Index
Database Summary
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Database Summary
The Database Summary provides a detailed summary on any component be that
Server, Site & / or Node.
On the main viewing area select a Component & stand on the Database
Column
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right-click
select Database Summary:
The Database Statistics will now appear:
SEE ALSO:
About the Database
Log Viewer
Re-Index
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About PQZIP Upload Manager

PQSCADA V4.2.2.2 & later versions allows for the PQS Server & Management Studio
to be installed on two different computers. This feature allows you to upload
PQZIP files recorded by any BLACKBOX device, to any Remote Server. Manage &
control the uploading process of PQZIP compressed files by:
Selecting multiple files for PQZIP upload
Selecting a root folder location for PQZIP upload
Controlling the upload with - Upload, Cancel, Pause & Resume options
Uploading the number of concurrent files as per your Preferred File Upload
Settings
Continuing the PQZIP upload regardless whether or not the PQSCADA is in

operation
In this section you can either choose to:
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Utilize the PQSCADA Upload Manager, or
Perform Regular Data Imports via the Incoming Folder
Using The PQZIP Upload Manager

The PQZIP Upload Manager feature can be utilized for uploading PQZIP files from a
different folder location other than the incoming folder to any Remote Server. Use the
PQZIP Upload Manager in two ways:
UPLOAD, MONITOR & CONTROL THE PROCESS:
1. Right-click on the relevant Node (for which you would like to upload the PQZIP files
for)
select Upload PQZIP Files:
2. In the File Selection Method dialog box make your selection from the location that
you wish to upload the files from:
You can choose to either:
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First Option - Upload multiple files from 1 folder:
Second Option - Upload Multiple Folders:
3. Select
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to proceed & the PQZIP Upload Manager will now open:
4. Either mark File (Selects all Files) / Individual Files for which you would like to
perform actions on by using the Controls below. Note the Status Column change
according to the selected control:
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Controls:
Action
Resume
Process & Queued for Upload
Pause
Paused for Upload
Cancel
Refresh
Removed from Upload. Select

to proceed
Reprocess Upload
5. Processed Uploads will be confirmed if the Popups has not been cleared:
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MONITOR & CONTROL THE PROCESS AT ANY TIME:
After you have initiated the Uploading Process as per the previous step, you can
monitor & control the process using the PQZIP Upload Manager Icon:
1. Select the PQZIP Upload Manager Icon from either your Administration Console /
View Console:
2. The Upload PQZIP Manager will now open Either mark File (Selects all Files) /
Individual Files for which you would like to perform actions on by using the
Controls below. Note the Status Column change according to the selected control:
Controls:
Action
Resume
Process & Queued for Upload
Pause
Paused for Upload
Cancel
Refresh
Removed from Upload. Select

to proceed
Reprocess Upload
3. Processed Uploads will be confirmed if the Popups has not been cleared:
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SEE ALSO:
Importing Data
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Importing Data
Right click the Downloading column for the device
select Open Incoming Folder.
This opens the incoming folder in a separate window.

Accessing the incoming folder allows you to manually download PQZIP files from any
location on your PC or external location into the incoming folder instead of from the
device.
SEE ALSO:
Using The PQZIP Upload Manager
For a Video demonstration of downloading files to the Incoming Folder.
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Tasks and Templates

Tasks are pre-defined functions that allow you for instance to set regularly
scheduled Exports; or reports according to a specified Event or Time Trigger
(monthly, daily, weekly, and fixed). A task operates within a Site or on a Node(s)
that are attached to a Site.
Templates are used to define the Events, Parameters, and Configurations for
utilization by different Tasks. By using Templates, you can save the time of
redefining all variables across multiple tasks. A single template can serve multiple
tasks & in return the task will only utilize the necessary components from that
template needed to execute the task. Summary of Template Components &
Related Tasks:
Template
Components
Description
Task Related
Events
The event will trigger the Task
All Tasks that are

event triggered
Parameters
The parameters that will be included in

the Task
PQDIF
High
Resolution
The sampling resolution for waveform

parameters
PQDIF, COMTRADE
Low
Resolution
The sampling resolution for all other

parameters
excluding
waveform
parameters
PQDIF
Pre/Post
Trigger
Margin
The recording time of the Event
ALL
For more on Templates
Access for a complete Video Demonstration on Creating Tasks

and Templates.
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Tasks
Tasks are pre-defined functions that allow you for instance to set regularly
scheduled exports; or reports according to a specified event or time trigger
(monthly, daily, weekly, and fixed). A task operates within a Site or on
components that are attached to a Site.
Some tasks require the use of a Template to define the specific parameters of the
task. Each task can have multiple Templates. For example: A task that needs to
record a voltage dip event, providing both the RMS Voltage and Frequency values
during the event , the template is the place where the user defines the desired
values.
As with most PQSCADA components, you may access the Tasks through either the
View or Administration console. The default is View mode. You must first select
Tasks in View Mode before switching to administration mode in order to access the
Task/Template components.
Use the Task Creation Wizard to Add a Task.
SEE ALSO:
Task Types
Task Triggering
Rerun Task
Modify Task
Delete Task
Monitoring Tasks
Task Log
Terminate Task Execution
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Task Types
COMTRADE Task: Output to a COMTRADE file - A universally compatible file

format that can be viewed with PQview or TOP.
PQDIF Task: Output to a PQDIF file - A Universally compatible file that can be
viewed with PQview.
PQZIP Task: Output to a PQZIP file - A patented Elspec Compressed file format
that can be viewed with Elspecs proprietary Investigator application.
Notification Task: This task sends a notification to you with specific results of the
completed task.
Report Task: This type of task allows you to define a report based upon a Quality
Standard, and then publish it to file.
Energy Report Task: A task that will combine the TOU configuration output file
(produced by the TOU configuration utility) with the amount & makeup (Active or
Reactive) of the Net Energy (Received Delivered) produced/consumed by a site in
order to calculate the energy produced/consumed in a TOU calendar report profile.
Device Firmware & Configuration Update Task: This task allows you to
automatically update all your BLACKBOX Unit(s) via the PQSCADA with any
Firmware / Configuration files.
PQS Parameters Export Task: This newly added task will create an output file
(either CSV / Excel) that includes user-selected parameters, based either on
events/schedule, at any desired resolution.
SEE ALSO:
About Tasks
Task Triggering
Add Task
Rerun Task
Modify Task
Delete Task
Monitoring Tasks
Task Log
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Task Triggering
Manual Based
Schedule Based
Event Based

For a complete video tutorial demonstration on Creating a Task

and Template.
For a complete video tutorial demonstration on Creating a PQZIP

Export Task.
For a complete video tutorial demonstration on Creating a

Report Task.
SEE ALSO:
About Tasks
Task Types
Add Task
Rerun Task
Modify Task
Delete Task
Monitoring Tasks
Task Log
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Manually Based Task

A manually based task is a task that is launched at a fixed date and time. The
task is launched according to an occurrence of a specific event as defined by
the Template.
In the Task Wizard select the Manual task trigger.
Set the Specific Date & Time for Task:
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When choosing a Manual Event based task, the Templates Task Wizard is
automatically launched in order to allow you define the specific parameters
that will launch the Task. See Template.

and Template.

Export Task.

Report Task
SEE ALSO:
Task Types
About Task Triggering
Schedule Based Trigger
Event Based Trigger
Add Task
Rerun Task
Modify Task
Delete Task
Monitoring Tasks
Task Log
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Schedule Based
The task is launched according to a recurring time schedule. All Schedule
based tasks can be configured here, not just Comtrade Tasks.
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In the Task Wizard select the Schedule Based task trigger:
The data schedule is set as recurring for a defined time range (Daily,
Weekly, or Monthly):


and Template.

Export Task.

Report Task.
SEE ALSO:
Task Types
Manual Based Trigger
Event Based Trigger
Add Task
Rerun Task
Modify Task
Delete Task
Monitoring Tasks
Task Log
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Event Based
The task is launched according to an occurrence of a specific event as defined
by the Template. An event based task is a task that is defined to be executed
given a predefined set of events that may occur in the system.
In the Task Wizard select the Event Based task trigger:


and Template.
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Export Task.

Report Task.
SEE ALSO:
Task Types
Manual Based Trigger
Schedule Based Trigger
Add Task
Rerun Task
Modify Task
Delete Task
Monitoring Tasks
Task Log
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Add Task
When adding a task, the wizard will guide you through this process pending on
Types of Tasks you selected. Follow the following procedures in order to add
your task:
DYNAMIC FOLDER PATH:

Enables you via the wizard to create a dynamic output location for your files
that is automatically created in runtime according to your criteria.
EXPORT TASKS:
General Export Task: Outlines the procedure for adding a COMTRADE/ PQDIF /
PQZIP tasks.
PQS Parameters Export Task: Outlines the procedure for producing a CSV/Excel file
output that includes selected Parameters (Schedule/Event Based) at any selected
Resolution.
REPORT TASKS:
Outlines the procedure for the newly enhanced Report Task that now includes:
Fault Location Report Task:
Outlines the procedure for producing a PDF file
output that includes the estimated distance from the Main Terminal to the Fault at
the node.
FOL Report Task: Outlines the procedure for producing a PDF file output, for the
Norwegian Compliance Standard FOL.
(Ensure that you have the new Report
Management System Installed)

Add Energy Report Task:
Outlines the procedure for producing an Excel file
output that combines total energy (produced/consumed) for a site with a predefined
TOU profile.
DEVICE FIRMWARE & CONFIGURATION UPDATE TASK:

Outlines the procedure for adding a Device Firmware & Configuration Update task.
NOTIFICATION TASK:
Outlines the procedure for adding a Notification task.
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SEE ALSO:
About Tasks
Task Types
Task Triggering
Rerun Task
Modify Task
Delete Task
Monitoring Tasks
Task Log
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Dynamic Folder Path

When dealing with a large number of output files created from Tasks, the
default path doesn't always make the file readily identifiable. In order to
further improve the flexibility & integrability of the files, Elspec has now
added a new feature to their Task Wizard namely the Dynamic Folder
Path. This feature will enable the user to set a dynamic directory
(according to custom settings) for the files that will be created as the
Task is being executed. This feature is relevant the: COMTRADE Task,
PQDIF Task, PQZIP Task, Report Task, Device Firmware & Configuration
Update Task & the PQS Parameters Export Task.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
You can add the Dynamic Folder Path, once you get to the Data Stage in the Task
Wizard:
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Select the Manual Option & in the text box add the applicable characters:
?N: For the Node's Physical Name
?S: For the Site's Physical Name
?P: For the Node's Virtual Name
?Q: For the Site's Virtual Name
?Y: Year
?M: Month
?D: Day
?C: Date formatted as - dd_mm_yyyy
?T: Time formatted as - hh_mm_ss

Select
23_02_2012
02_43_55
in order to ensure that you have access to the Folder Location of
your choosing
After you have selected , the following warning message will appear:
The message serves as reminder that the you should ensure that you have access to your
selected Folder Location as the reports will not be created if you don't have access.
Files will be created in the directory as per the example above:

C:\PQS\2012\02\29\08_18_43\Elspec_Site_1\Elspec_Node_1
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Add General Export Task

The function of Export Tasks is to export powerful Power Quality data to
compatible file exports. In this section you will be able to add:
COMTRADE, PQDIF &/or PQZIP tasks &
PQS Parameters Export Task
ADD A COMPTRADE OR PQDIF OR PQZIP TASK:

1. Right-click on Tasks, select Add Task or alternatively select Add Task from
the Administration Console tool bar. The Task Wizard is automatically
launched which guides you through a step-by-step process of creating a
task:
2. Click the drop down button to select either: COMTRADE Task, PQDIF Task,
PQZIP Task,
enter your own user defined Task Name
select
4. Select the desired Trigger Manual / Schedule / Event
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select
(ONCE THE TRIGGER TYPE IS SELECTED, IT CANNOT BE CHANGED). (Event

trigger not relevant for PQZIP tasks)
5. Choose the Template by either Selecting an Existing Template (Elspec
Site)
select
. Or Define a New Template using
(Not relevant for PQZIP tasks)
6. Make the desired Node Selection

select
. It is possible to
select multiple nodes. By choosing multiple nodes, the task is performed on
each of the selected nodes:
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7. Based on the Trigger Type the wizard will prompt you to set the following
report values
select
File Name Prefix: Allocate an easily identifiable file name for your
Task (Applicable for COMTRADE, PQDIF & PQZIP)
Output Location: (Applicable for COMTRADE, PQDIF, PQZIP & PQS

Parameter Export) Select either -
Default: The default output location is where the PQSCADA

automatically saves the file, or
Manually: Save the file in a location of your choosing, by

utilizing the newly added feature Dynamic Folder Path in order
to more readily identify the folder location & file name.
Type of Data included in Report:

The definitions below outlines optional periods based on the Events,
Parameters & Resolution defined in the Template. These factors will
have a major impact on the amount of data reflected in the report. For
instance, events included in the report will include data prior & post
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the event according to that resolution. The higher the resolution with
multiple parameters, the more data is included in the report.
Therefore pay particular attention to the time period you choose for
your report & ensure that your system is able to support the file size.
Whole Time Period: The report includes the continuous

electrical information for the chosen time period, according to
the Pre-defined Resolution set in the Template. ENSURE THAT
YOUR SYSTEM CAN SUPPORT THE FILE SIZE. (Applicable for
COMTRADE & PQDIF)
Events Only: The report includes only events that occurred

during the selected time period. The duration of each event is
as per the Events, Parameters & Resolution defined in the
Template. (Applicable for COMTRADE & PQDIF)
Whole Time Period & Events: Report includes data for the
Whole Time Period & Events (as above) separately according to
the Events, Parameters & Resolution defined in the Template.
(Applicable for PQDIF only)
Enable PQView Compatibility: This will enable users of the

PQView Software application to view the PQDIF file in PQView
(Applicable for PQDIF only)
COMTRADE
VIEW
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PQDIF VIEW
PQZIP VIEW
NOTE NOTE NOTE

The maximum amount of samples allowed is 5 million. Should the
resolution as pre-defined in the template exceed this limit, the
PQSCADA will ignore this resolution & redefine a lower resolution to
comply with the limitation.
8. Select the manner in which you wish to be notified from the available
choices by Defining the Notification Type
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select
Enable Popups: Will deliver notifications on the Task completion via

Pop-ups on your screen
Enable E-Mail: Will send the report / notifications on the Task via listed
E-Mails (PRIOR TO INCLUDING THE LIST OF E-MAILS, ENSURE THAT THE
YOUR SERVER IS CONFIGURED WITH THE CORRECT SETTINGS IN ORDER
TO SEND E-MAILS).
SMS/Text: Will send the report / notifications on the Task via SMS/Text
messages to the listed Cell #'s (PRIOR TO INCLUDING THE LIST OF CELL
#'S, ENSURE THAT THE YOUR SERVER IS CONFIGURED WITH THE
CORRECT SETTINGS IN ORDER TO SEND SMS/Text Messages).
9. The wizard will now summarize your Task

conclude.
SEE ALSO:
Task Types
Task Triggering
About Adding a Task
Dynamic Folder Path
Add Notification Task
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select
to
Add Report Task
Add Device Firmware & Configuration Upgrade Task
Rerun Task
Modify Task
Delete Task
Monitoring Tasks
Task Log

and Template.

Export Task.

Report Task.
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PQS Parameter Export Task

This newly added task will provide a simple solution that delivers powerful Power
Quality Data. The task creates a report in (CSV/Excel) that in itself is highly
compatible, that includes parameters selected by the user, based on either a
schedule / event, at any desired resolution. In addition to creating a report that
can be integrated into any 3rd party system, the user defines the parameter &
resolution settings thereby determining the size & speed at which the file is
produced.
The configurations that you'll select during task procedure in creating this report will
determine the outcome of the file size. For instance, by selecting high resolution
parameters based on a period will produce enormous files. It is also an unrealistic choice
as the resolution ( 1/2 Cycle; Cycle by Cycle; 10/12 Cycles) will already include continuous
electrical information for chosen data within the report, without having to base it on a
period. Irrespectively, the PQSCADA will produce the report according to your selections &
a warning will appear when selecting the resolution:

ENSURE THAT YOUR SYSTEM CAN SUPPORT THE FILE SIZE. The wizard will ask you to
base your parameters on the following triggers:
Period: The report will include continuous electrical information for the chosen
time period, according to the parameters & defined resolution.
Events Only: The report includes only events that occurred during the selected
time period. The duration of each event is as per the selected events, parameters
& defined resolution.
Period & Events: Report includes data for the Whole Time Period & Events (as
above) separately according to the Events & Parameters at the defined resolution.
RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION BASED ON THE TRIGGERS

Trigger
Period
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Parameters
Low Resolution
Energy
High Resolution*
Waveform & Digital IO*
Event Log
NOTE NOTE NOTE

* The speed by which the report is produced & file size will be significantly influenced
should you select parameters (High Resolution, Waveform & Digital) as it is not
recommended to include these Parameters for the PERIOD. You will notice when
selecting the resolution, the system will automatically warn you regarding the number of
values to be included in the report:
SELECT THESE PARAMETERS ONLY WHEN NECESSARY FOR A SHORT PERIOD & ENSURE
THAT YOUR SYSTEM CAN SUPPORT THE FILE SIZE.
Events
Events
High Resolution
Waveform & Digital IO

For Period:
Period & Events
TABLE
1
[TREND
AGGREGATIONS]:
Low Resolution
Energy
Event Log
For Period:
&
ENERGY
Events
High Resolution
Waveform & Digital IO
PARAMETERS
INCLUDING
A PQS Parameter Report including parameters at low resolution reflects parameters

measured over time. The parameters will be based on an aggregated period as selected by
the user & will provide Min, Max & Average values.
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Parameter Calculation:
Trend Parameters
Parameters
RMS
HRMS
THD
Crest-Factor
K-Factor
Over Deviation
Under Deviation
Positive
Sequence
Negative Sequence
Zero Sequence
Unbalance
Zero Unbalance
Active Power
Reactive Power
Apparent Power
Power Factor
Harmonic % Group
2-50
Inter-Harmonic
Group 1-50
Flickering *
Frequency *
Harmonic
Group 1-50
Phasors
RMS
Analog Output
* For Aggregations See Exceptions
Aggregation
Period
Base Data
1 Second
Class A 10/12
3 Seconds
Class A 10/12
10 Seconds
Class A 10/12
30 Seconds
Class A 10/12
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RMS
Peak
Analog Input
1 Minute
Class A 10/12
2 Minutes
Class A 10/12
5 Minutes
Class A 10/12
10 Minutes
Class A 10/12
15 Minutes
Class A 10/12
30 Minutes
Class A 10/12
1 Hour
10 Minutes
2 Hours
10 Minutes
* Exceptions
Frequency
As per Device Settings
Flickering PST
At Resampling: Resolution < 15 Minutes
Interpolation based on 10 Minute PST Data: Resolution = 15

Minutes
Min/Max: As per All other Parameter Calculations above
Average: As per PLT Calculation below
At Resampling: Resolution < 15 Minutes
Interpolation based on 10 Minute Sliding Window PLT

Data: Resolution = 15 Minutes
Resolution of Sliding Window Data: Resolution > 15 Minutes
Flickering PLT
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Energy Parameters
Parameters
Active In
Active Out
Reactive In
Reactive Out
Apparent
Aggregation Period
Base Data
5 Minutes
10 Minutes
15 Minutes
30 Minutes
1 Hour
1 Day
2 Month
TABLE 2 [HIGH RESOLUTION PARAMETERS INCLUDING AGGREGATIONS]:

A PQS Parameter Report including High Resolution Parameters reflects a group of
parameters representing measured RMS parameters. The parameters will be based on
Manually Triggered / Event Based tasks only.
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High Resolution Parameters
Resolution
1/2 Cycle
Cycle by Cycle
10/12
Seconds
Cycles
Parameters
RMS
RMS
THD
Active Power
Reactive Power
Apparent Power
Power Factor
RMS
THD
Active Power
Reactive Power
Apparent Power
Power Factor
Harmonic RMS Group 1-50
Harmonic RMS % Group 1-50
Inter-Harmonic RMS Group 1-50
TABLE 3 [WAVEFORM & DIGITAL IO PARAMETERS]:

A PQS Parameter Report with Waveform Digital In/Out parameters selected reflects
measured waveform & digital data during a disturbance.
Waveform & Digital Input / Output Parameters
Resolution
Parameters
16 Samples per Cycle


Digital Inputs - Inputs 1 to 24

Digital Outputs - Outputs 1 to 12
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Waveforms:
Voltage Channels: V1, V2, V3, VN, V12, V23,
V31
Current Channels: I1, I2, I3, IN, I12, I23, I31
CREATE A PQS PARAMETER EXPORT TASK:

1. Right click Tasks, then select Add Task or select Add Task from the Administration
Console tool bar. The Task Wizard is automatically launched which guides you
through a step-by-step process of creating a task:
2. Click the drop down button to select PQS Parameters Export Task
Name for your task
select
3. Define the File's Output Definitions
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select
File Output Format: Select either applicable option -
assign a
CSV: Select the Applicable Deliminiter (. , : ; _ TAB) for Data Conversion
Excel:
Each Node will create a standalone excel file
Each Resolution in the requested period will be in a different sheet
Output Location: Select either
Default:
The
default
output
location
is
where
the
PQSCADA
Manually: Save the file in a location of your choosing, by utilizing the

newly added feature Dynamic Folder Path in order to more readily
identify the folder location & file name.
4. Select the applicable Trigger Type
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5. Select the Type of Data (Applicable only to PQS Parameters Export) you would like
to include
select
(See recommended configuration for triggers)
Period: The report will include continuous electrical information for the chosen
time period, according to the parameters & defined resolution.
Events Only: The report includes only events that occurred during the selected
time period. The duration of each event is as per the selected events,
parameters & defined resolution.
Period & Events: Report includes data for the Whole Time Period & Events (as
above) separately according to the Events & Parameters at the defined
resolution.
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STEP 6 - MAKE THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED SELECTIONS:
SELECT PARAMETERS BASED ON PERIOD:
Select:
Enable Low Resolution Parameters
Define the Resolution - See Table 1 (The Number of Values will

automatically appear to the Right on your selection)
The applicable Parameters to be included by using the

select
button
Select:
Enable Energy Parameters

The applicable Energy Parameters to be included by using the

button
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select
NOTE NOTE NOTE

The speed by which the report is produced & file size will be significantly
influenced should you select the following parameters (High Resolution,
Waveform & Digital) as it is not recommended to include these
Parameters for the PERIOD. You will notice when selecting the
resolution, the system will automatically warn you regarding the number
of values to be included in the report:
SELECT THESE PARAMETERS ONLY WHEN NECESSARY FOR A SHORT

PERIOD & ENSURE THAT YOUR SYSTEM CAN SUPPORT THE FILE SIZE.
Select
Enable High Resolution Parameters

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select
button
Select:
Enable Waveform & Digital IO Parameters


select
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button
Enable the Event Log
select the applicable Event(s) that you want to
include in your report to be included by using the
button
select
Proceed to Step 7
SELECT PARAMETERS BASED ON EVENT:
Select:
The applicable Events that will trigger the task by using the
button
Set the Pre Trigger Margins - Period prior event occurrence
Set the Post Trigger Margins - Period post event occurrence

select
NOTE NOTE NOTE

influenced should the period configuration for the Pre & Post Trigger
Margins be based on extended periods. ENSURE THAT YOUR SYSTEM CAN
SUPPORT THE FILE SIZE.
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Select:
Enable High Resolution Parameters (Instantaneous Measured RMS

Parameters)

The applicable High Resolution Parameters to be included by using

the
168
button
select
Select:
Enable Waveform & Digital IO


select
button
Proceed to Step 7
SELECT PARAMETERS BASED ON PERIOD & EVENT:
Select:
Enable Low Resolution Parameters


select
169
button
Select:
Enable Energy Parameters

The applicable Energy Parameters to be included by using the

button
170
select
NOTE NOTE NOTE

influenced should you select the following parameters (High Resolution,
Waveform & Digital) as it is not recommended to include these
Parameters for the PERIOD. You will notice when selecting the
resolution, the system will automatically warn you regarding the number
of values to be included in the report:
SELECT THESE PARAMETERS ONLY WHEN NECESSARY FOR A SHORT

PERIOD & ENSURE THAT YOUR SYSTEM CAN SUPPORT THE FILE SIZE.
Select
Enable High Resolution Parameters


select
Select:
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Enable Waveform & Digital IO Parameters
button


select
Enable the Event Log
select the applicable Event(s) that you want to
include in your report to be included by using the

:
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button
button
select
Select:
The applicable Events that will trigger the task by using the
button
Set the Pre Trigger Margins - Period prior event occurrence
Set the Post Trigger Margins - Period post event occurrence

select
NOTE NOTE NOTE

influenced should the period configuration for the Pre & Post Trigger
Margins be based on extended periods. ENSURE THAT YOUR SYSTEM CAN
Select:
Enable High Resolution Parameters (Instantaneous Measured RMS

Parameters)

The applicable High Resolution Parameters to be included by using

the
173
button
select
Select:
Enable Waveform & Digital IO


select
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Proceed to Step 7
button
select
8. Select the manner in which you wish to be notified from the available choices by
Defining the Notification Type
select
Enable Popups: Will deliver notifications on the Task completion via Pop-ups on
your screen.
Enable E-Mail: Will send the report / notifications on the Task via listed E-Mails
(PRIOR TO INCLUDING THE LIST OF E-MAILS, ENSURE THAT THE YOUR SERVER
IS CONFIGURED WITH THE CORRECT SETTINGS IN ORDER TO SEND E-MAILS).
messages to the listed Cell #'s (PRIOR TO INCLUDING THE LIST OF CELL #'S,
ENSURE THAT YOUR SERVER IS CONFIGURED WITH THE CORRECT SETTINGS IN
ORDER TO SEND SMS/Text Messages).
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SEE ALSO:
Task Types
Task Triggering
About Adding a Task
Dynamic Folder Path
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select
to conclude:
Add Report Task
Rerun Task
Modify Task
Delete Task
Monitoring Tasks
Task Log
TUTORIAL DEMONSTRATIONS:
For a complete video tutorial demonstration on Creating a Task and

Template.

Export Task.
For a complete video tutorial demonstration on Creating a Report

Task.
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Adding A Report Task

Elspec has now enhanced the previously Report Task as to display more detailed
information. The PQSCADA 4.2 & later versions now supports report functions that include:
The Fault Location Report that provides the estimated distance from the Main
Terminal to the fault.
Compliance Support Function: by which specific reports can be produced for

compliance purposes. Included in this function is the newly added FOL Norwegian
Report.
The Energy Report Task that combines total energy (produced/consumed) for a
site with a predefined TOU profile.
The Report System of the PQSCADA V4.2.2.2 is installed independently from the PQSCADA.
This allows the user to effectively manage the reporting system for the entire network.
Users simply select & install reports of relevance from any location.
NOTE, NOTE, NOTE ...
Prior to Installing the new PQSCADA V4.2.2.2 & the new Report Management
System all tasks related to report tasks, needs to be reconfigured from anew
Backup your old database prior to installing the new Report Management
System
Ensure that you have Installed the new Reports, in order to utilize this feature
TYPES OF QUALITY REPORTS:
GOST Report
ADDING A REPORT TASK FOR COMPLIANCE:

1. Right click Tasks, then select Add Task or select Add Task from the
Administration Console tool bar. The Task Wizard is automatically launched
which guides you through a step-by-step process of creating a task:
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NOTE NOTE NOTE

The maximum amount of samples allowed is 5 million. Should the
resolution as pre-defined in the template exceed this limit, the
PQSCADA will ignore this resolution & redefine a lower resolution to
comply with the limitation.
2. In the Task Wizard select Report Task,
select
assign a Name for your task
3. From the available Installed Reports select Applicable report

:
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select

Site)
180
select
select
It is possible to select multiple nodes. By choosing multiple nodes, the task is

performed on each of the selected nodes.
6. Fill in the applicable Report Parameter Values:
Parameters
GMT Offset Time
Image Resolution
Language
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7. Based on the Trigger Type the wizard will prompt you to set the following
report values
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select
File Name Prefix: Allocate an easily identifiable file name for your
Task
Output Format: Acrobat pdf available at this time
Output Location: Select either -

Manually: Save the file in a location of your choosing, by

utilizing the newly added feature Dynamic Folder Path in order
to more readily identify the folder location & file name.

Parameters & Resolution defined in the Template. These factors will
have a major impact on the amount of data reflected in the report. For
instance, events included in the report will include data prior & post
the event according to that resolution. The higher the resolution with
multiple parameters, the more data is included in the report.
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Therefore pay particular attention to the time period you choose for
your report & ensure that your system is able to support the file size.
Whole Time Period: The report includes the continuous

electrical information for the chosen time period, according to
the Pre-defined Resolution set in the Template. ENSURE THAT
YOUR SYSTEM CAN SUPPORT THE FILE SIZE.
Events Only: The report includes only events that occurred

during the selected time period. The duration of each event is
as per the Events, Parameters & Resolution defined in the
Template.
Whole Time Period & Events: Report includes data for the
Whole Time Period & Events (as above) separately according to
the Events, Parameters & Resolution defined in the Template.
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select

Pop-ups on your screen.
TO SEND E-MAILS).

conclude.
SEE ALSO:
About Add Task
Dynamic Folder Path
Add Export Task
Add Device Firmware & Configuration Update Task
Add PQS Parameters Export Task
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select
to

Template.

Export Task.

Task.
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Adding A Fault Location Report Task

As an addition to specialized Report Management System, Elspec has developed a
Fault Location Report that will display the estimated distance from the Main
Terminal to the Fault at the node.
System
DATA INCLUDED IN THE REPORT:
Names of the Terminals
Time the Fault Started
Time the Fault Ended
Line Information: R1, R0, L1, L0
Frequency Nominal
Line Distance (in Meters)
Fault Type: (A-Ground, B-Ground, A-B, A-B-C, etc)
Fault Graphs
Current & Voltage Waveforms
Distance Graphs
ADD THE FAULT LOCATION REPORT TASK:

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select
3. From the available Installed Reports select Fault location reports
select
188
189
5. Choose the Template by either Selecting an Existing Template (Elspec Site)

select
select

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6. Fill in the following Report Parameter Values:
GMT TIME
Main Node (Node

Selected Components)
Load
Node
(Lode
additional Node)
Fault Type (See Table

1 - Parameters)
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Resolution (Higher the

Resolution the more
data is included Ensure you have
system capacity for
higher resolutions)
7. Based on the Trigger Type the wizard will prompt you to set the following report
values
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select
File Name Prefix: Allocate an easily identifiable file name for your Task



Parameters & Resolution defined in the Template. These factors will have a
major impact on the amount of data reflected in the report. For instance,
events included in the report will include data prior & post the event
according to that resolution. The higher the resolution with multiple
parameters, the more data is included in the report. Therefore pay
particular attention to the time period you choose for your report & ensure
that your system is able to support the file size.
Whole Time Period: The report includes the continuous electrical

information for the chosen time period, according to the Pre-defined
Resolution set in the Template. ENSURE THAT YOUR SYSTEM CAN
Events Only: The report includes only events that occurred during
the selected time period. The duration of each event is as per the
Events, Parameters & Resolution defined in the Template.
Whole Time Period & Events: Report includes data for the Whole
Time Period & Events (as above) separately according to the Events,
Parameters & Resolution defined in the Template.
select
your screen.
ENSURE THAT THE YOUR SERVER IS CONFIGURED WITH THE CORRECT
SETTINGS IN ORDER TO SEND SMS/Text Messages).
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select
to conclude.
TABLE 1 PARAMETERS:
Parameters
R1
Positive Sequence Line Resistance per M (OHM/Km)
R0
Zero Sequence Line Resistance per M (OHM/m)
L1
Positive Sequence Line Inductance per M (OHM/Km)
L0
Zero Sequence Line Inductance per M (OHM/Km)

Nominal System Frequency
Line length Expressed in Meters
Auto
Fault Location Type - Instructs the Engine to Identify the Fault Type
a-g
Fault Location Type - Single Line to Ground Fault:
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The faulted phase encounters voltage sag.
Two other un-faulted phases encounter voltage swell.
b-g
Fault Location Type - Double Line to Ground Fault (DLG):
c-a
The two faulted phases encounter voltage sag.
The other un-faulted phase encounters voltage swell.
Fault Location Type - Line to Line Fault (LLF):
The two faulted phases encounter voltage sag.
The other un-faulted phase is unaffected.
SEE ALSO:
Task Types
Task Triggering
About Adding a Task
Dynamic Folder Path
Add Report Task
Adding A FOL Report Task
Add An Energy Task
Rerun Task
Modify Task
Delete Task
Monitoring Tasks
Task Log
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As an addition to specialized Report Management System, Elspec has developed a
Power Quality Report for the Norwegian Compliance Standard FOL.
System
DATA INCLUDED IN THE REPORT:
Summaries:
Power Quality Compliance
Power Quality Events
Detailed Information:
Voltage Frequency
Voltage Unbalance
RMS
Flicker Severity
Rapid Voltage Changes
Harmonics Voltage (THD)
Individual Harmonics Voltages
Events - Over / Under Voltages
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ADD THE FOL REPORT TASK:

select
3. From the available Installed Reports select Fault location reports
select
197
198
5. Choose the Template by either Selecting an Existing Template (Elspec Site)

select
select

199
6. Fill in the following Report Parameter Values:
GMT: GMT time offset
Line Nominal: Set Nominal Voltage of your Network
Show Rapid Voltage Changes at 24 Hour Sliding Window: Select option to display
rapid voltage changes table
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Show Events details: Select option to display events table
7. Based on the Trigger Type the wizard will prompt you to set the following report
values
select



Parameters & Resolution defined in the Template. These factors will have a
major impact on the amount of data reflected in the report. For instance,
events included in the report will include data prior & post the event
according to that resolution. The higher the resolution with multiple
parameters, the more data is included in the report. Therefore pay
particular attention to the time period you choose for your report & ensure
that your system is able to support the file size.
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Whole Time Period: The report includes the continuous electrical

information for the chosen time period, according to the Pre-defined
Resolution set in the Template. ENSURE THAT YOUR SYSTEM CAN
Events Only: The report includes only events that occurred during
the selected time period. The duration of each event is as per the
Events, Parameters & Resolution defined in the Template.
Whole Time Period & Events: Report includes data for the Whole
Time Period & Events (as above) separately according to the Events,
Parameters & Resolution defined in the Template.
select
your screen.
202
select
to conclude.
TABLE 1 PARAMETERS:
Parameters
Frequency
Frequency Based on 10 Seconds Data
RMS
RMS Based on 10 Min Class A Data
Flicker PST
Flickering Based on 10 Min Data
Flicker PLT
Flickering Based on 2 Hours Data
Harmonics
Harmonics Based on 10 Min Class A Data
Unbalance
U2/U1 Based on 10 Min Data
THD
THD Based on 10 Min Data
Over / Under Voltage Events
Dips & Over Voltage
SEE ALSO:
Task Types
Task Triggering
About Adding a Task
Dynamic Folder Path
Add Report Task
Rerun Task
Modify Task
Delete Task
Monitoring Tasks
Task Log
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Add An Energy Task

Energy is produced and consumed within an electrical distribution system. Some sites
produce energy for the grid (Received Energy), others consume energy from the grid
(Delivered Energy), and still others both consume and produce energy for/from the grid.
The Energy Task produces a report that combines the TOU calendar profile with energy
produced/consumed for a site.
ADD AN ENERGY TASK:

2. Click the drop down button to select Energy Task,

Task Name select
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enter your own user defined
3. Select Trigger Type
select
select

4. Define the Data for the report
205
select
Excel Template File: This template will serve as the base for which data will be
exported to. The template supplied to you by Elspec is divided into two parts. The
format of the base part includes: basic data (site & node name, time of recording
etc), TOU tariff type & data for each recording. The format of the second part
(based on data from the base part) may be customized to suit individual needs.
Elspec's template is in a billing format. The template is downloadable from Elspec's
Website or from the BLACKBOX installation disc (supplied with every device);
TOU File: This file will determine the TOU profile on which the report will be
based. The file is produced using the TOU utility;
Energy Duration: Select the duration for the Energy to be recorded that is based
on your Task Trigger (every 5, 10, 15, 30 & 60 minutes):
5. Define the Name & Output for the report
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select
Define the File Prefix of your choosing,
Select the File Output Location (either Default or Manual Option) If you select
the Manual Option in the text box add the applicable characters:
?N: For the Node's Physical Name; ?S: For the Site's Physical Name; ?P: For
the Node's Virtual Name; ?Q: For the Site's Virtual Name; ?Y: Year; ?M:
Month; ?D: Day; ?C: Date formatted as - dd_mm_yyyy
Time formatted as - hh_mm_ss
Select
23_02_2012; ?T:
02_43_55;
in order to ensure that you have access to the Folder
Location of your choosing. Files will be created in the directory as per the
example above:
C:\PQS\2012\02\29\08_18_43\Elspec_Site_1\Elspec_Node_1
5. Select the manner in which you wish to be notified on the report execution from
the available choices by Defining the Notification Type
select
Enable Popups: Will deliver notifications on the report via Pop-ups on your
screen.
Enable E-Mail: Will send the report via listed E-Mails.(PRIOR TO INCLUDING
THE LIST OF E-MAILS, ENSURE THAT THE YOUR SERVER IS CONFIGURED WITH
THE CORRECT SETTINGS IN ORDER TO SEND E-MAILS).
SMS/Text: Will send notifications on the Task conclusion via SMS/Text messages
to the listed Cell #'s. (PRIOR TO INCLUDING THE LIST OF CELL #'S, ENSURE
THAT THE YOUR SERVER IS CONFIGURED WITH THE CORRECT SETTINGS IN
ORDER TO SEND SMS/Text Messages).
207
select
SEE ALSO:
Task Types
Task Triggering
About Adding a Task
Dynamic Folder Path
Add Report Task
Rerun Task
Modify Task
Delete Task
Monitoring Tasks
Task Log
208
to conclude.
Add A Notification Task

This Section is applicable only to Notification Tasks (See Task Types).
2. Click the drop down button to select Notification Task,

user defined Task Name select
4. Select Event Trigger
209
select
enter your own

Site)
210
select
select

211
7. Select the manner in which you wish to be notified on events from the
available choices by Defining the Notification Type
212
select
Enable Popups: Will deliver notifications on events via Pop-ups on your

screen as per the Events, Parameters & Resolution defined in the
Template.
Enable E-Mail: Will send the report / notifications on the events via
listed E-Mails as per the Events, Parameters & Resolution defined in the
Template. (PRIOR TO INCLUDING THE LIST OF E-MAILS, ENSURE THAT
THE YOUR SERVER IS CONFIGURED WITH THE CORRECT SETTINGS IN
ORDER TO SEND E-MAILS).
messages to the listed Cell #'s as per the Events, Parameters & Resolution
defined in the Template. (PRIOR TO INCLUDING THE LIST OF CELL #'S,
select
SEE ALSO:
SEE ALSO:
Task Types
Task Triggering
About Adding a Task
Dynamic Folder Path
Add Report Task
Add An Energy Task
Rerun Task
213
to conclude.
Modify Task
Delete Task
Monitoring Tasks
Task Log
Terminate Task ExecutionTask Log

Template.

Export Task.

Task.
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Add A Device Firmware & Configuration Update

Task
This Section is applicable only to Device Firmware & Configuration Update Tasks
(See Task Types).
2. Click the drop down button to select Device Firmware & Configuration
Update Task
215
select
3. Select the following Update &/ Configuration options using the

select
button
Select Firmware File: Select the source file for Firmware Update.
Allow Downgrade: This option allows you to Update the Firmware

according to the file selection. SELECTING THIS OPTION ALLOWS
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE, EVEN IF THE FIRMWARE FILE IS AN OLDER
VERSION THAN WHAT IS ALREADY INSTALLED IN THE DEVICE.
Select Configuration File: This option allows you to configure a device on a

pre-defined configuration file.
select

216
5. In order to review the results for upgrade(s) &/ configuration(s) that will be
done for several devices, a progress report is produced (Example). Define
the following values for the report
217
select
Output Location: It is possible to select the default output location or a

user defined (manual) location by utilizing the Browser button
218
select

Pop-ups on your screen.
TO SEND E-MAILS).
SEE ALSO:
Task Types
Task Triggering
About Adding a Task
Dynamic Folder Path
Add Export Task
Add Report Task
Rerun Task
Modify Task
Delete Task
219
select
to conclude.
Monitoring Tasks
Task Log

Template.

Export Task.

Task.
220
Rerun Tasks
You may re-execute any Task at any time by right-clicking the Task (Elspec
Task in our example), then select Rerun Task:
SEE ALSO:
About Tasks
Task Types
Task Triggering
Add Task
Rerun Task
Modify Task
Delete Task
Monitoring Tasks
Task Log

221

Task and Template.

PQZIP Export Task.

Report Task.
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Modify Tasks
Right click the Task (Elspec Task in our example), then select Modify Task:
Follow the procedure in Add Task to make your applicable modifications.
SEE ALSO:
About Tasks
Task Types
Task Triggering
Add Task
Delete Task
Monitoring Tasks
Task Log
Rerun Task

223

Task and Template.

PQZIP Export Task.

Report Task.
224
Delete Tasks
Right click the Task (Test in our example), then select Delete Task, or
select Delete Task from the Administration Console tool bar:
SEE ALSO:
About Tasks
Task Types
Task Triggering
Add Task
Delete Task
Monitoring Tasks
Task Log
Rerun Task
225

Task and Template.

PQZIP Export Task.

Report Task.
226
Monitoring
The Monitoring bar (highlighted in yellow) displays the current status of the:
Status: The status of the task, (idle or running)
Last Operation: The last time the task was completed.
Next Operation: The next time the task is scheduled to run.
Result: The result of the last task operation. It is possible to view details in
Task Log.
SEE ALSO:
About Tasks
Task Types
Task Triggering
Add Task
Rerun Task
Modify Task
Delete Task
Task Log
227

Template.

Export Task.

Task.
228
Task Log
The Task Log displays all log entries for a give task defined by a date range.
The logs entries can also be limited by a user defined number of records per
task. In the lower part of the Event Viewer below, you can see each individual
log entry, with its start time and result. In the Description column, it is
possible to open the folder containing the log files.
SEE ALSO:
About Tasks
Task Types
Task Triggering
Add Task
Rerun Task
Modify Task
Delete Task
Monitoring Tasks
229

Template.

Export Task.

Task.
230

This option terminates a Task while it is in processing. The task will terminate
when the server is available for termination.
You may terminate a Task at any time by right-clicking the Task

Terminate current execution:
SEE ALSO:
About Tasks
Task Types
Task Triggering
Add Task
Rerun Task
Modify Task
Delete Task
Monitoring Tasks
Task Log
231
select

Template.

Export Task.

Task.
232
Templates
Templates are used to define the Events, Parameters, and Configurations for
utilization by different tasks. By using templates, you can save the time of
redefining all variables across multiple tasks. A single template can serve
multiple tasks & in return the task will only utilize the necessary components
from that template needed to execute the task. Summary of Template
Components & Related Tasks:
Template
Components
Description
Task Related
Events
The event will trigger the Task
All Tasks that are

event triggered
Parameters
The parameters that will be included in

the Task
PQDIF
High
Resolution
The sampling resolution for waveform

parameters
PQDIF, COMTRADE
Low
Resolution
The sampling resolution for all other

parameters
excluding
waveform
parameters
PQDIF
Pre/Post
Trigger
Margin
The recording time of the Event
ALL
Use the Template Creation Wizard to Add a Template.
SEE ALSO:
Modify Template
Delete Template
233
Add A Template
1. Right click Templates, then select Add Templates or select Add Template
from the Administration Console tool bar. The Template Wizard is
automatically launched which guides you through a step-by-step process of
creating a Template.
2. Enter a name for the template in the Template Name window
:
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select
3. Select an Event(s) from drop down list of Available Events, then click the
middle cursor button to move the selection(s) to Selected events. The
Selected Events now appear in the right pane.
4. Select a Parameter(s) from drop down list of Available Parameters, then
click the middle cursor button to move the selection(s) to Selected
Parameters (only relevant for PQDIF task).
5. Select the Event Trigger from Property Definitions Window.
6. Define Property Configurations using the Event Trigger Limitations window
(only relevant for PQDIF and Comtrade tasks).
7. Click
to complete.
When exporting data to a PQDIF file, the parameters exported depend on

the parameters in the selected template and the user selection at the end
of the PQDIF wizard.

and Template.
235
Select Events
Open Available Events & select any item

use the
/
Selected Events:
Select
Double Click or alternatively
buttons in order to transfer items to & from Available &
& go on to the next step Select Parameters.

and Template
236
Select Parameter
After Event Selection:
Open Available Parameters & select any item
Double Click or
alternatively use the

/
buttons in order to transfer items to &
from Available & Selected Parameters:
Select
& go on to the next step Select Event Trigger.

and Template.
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Select Event Trigger

After Parameter Selection:
Select the Associated Triggers for the Event:
Available Triggers:
Start of the Event: Selecting this option will register the associated
task at the beginning of an event.
End of the Event: Selecting this option will register the associated
task at the end of an event.
Start & End of the Event: Selecting this option will register the
associated task at the beginning & the end of an event.
Select
& go on to the next step Select Parameters.

and Template
238
Define Property Configurations

The Define Property Configurations allows you to define the configuration
parameters for all events. Some of the parameters are changing rapidly in a given
time unit while others change less often. Therefore we need to provide those
parameters that change frequently with a higher resolution, hence the High
resolution definition. The parameters which change less often in a given time unit
may be represented with a lower resolution, hence the Low resolution
parameter. Which parameters will be represented in High Resolution and which in
Low Resolution are preset in the PQSCADA manager.
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Enter the Respected Configurations & use the
where needed:
High Resolution:
Primarily used for short time intervals
(waveforms). In our example we use 6400 which is calculated from
50Hz * 128 samples per cycle.
Low Resolution: Primarily used for longer time intervals (minutes,

seconds). In our example we select 1.0 update per second rate.
Pre-Trigger Margin: An additional time period (margin) is taken

before the trigger is scheduled.
Post-Trigger Margin: An additional time period (margin) is taken

after the trigger is scheduled.
When concluded, click
to create the template:

and Template.
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Modify Template
Right click the template
Make the necessary changes by using the Add Template Procedure.
SEE ALSO:
Add Template
Delete Template
241
select Modify Template.
Delete Template
Right click the Template (Test in our example)

select Delete Template
/ select Delete Template from the Administration Console tool bar.
SEE ALSO:
Add Template
Modify Template
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Preferences
In the Administration Console, the global Preferences for the software are
established in this section.
Preferences:
From the Administration Console
The following preferences can be configured:
General Preferences
Regional Settings Preferences
Security Settings - See Also Encryption
File Upload Settings - See Also PQZIP Upload Manager
Appearance Preferences
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select
General Preferences
Reset Default Settings: Pressing the Load button restores all of the system
default settings.
Minimize to System Tray: The PQSCADA icon will reside in the bottom
system tray when minimized. Double click the icon to restore the window.
(Default is unchecked)
Hide Splash Screen: The opening splash screen does not appear when
launching the program. This may be essential in some cases when connected
remotely to a computer running the management console. (default is
unchecked)
SEE ALSO:
About Preferences
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Language: A selection of regional languages.
Time Settings: Change this setting if you would like to see all dates and
time according to a different time zone (User Defined Time according to
GMT). The default is System time.
SEE ALSO:
About Preferences
General Preferences
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Security Settings
Selecting this preference will take you directly to the Activation of the SSL
protocol (Secure Socket Layer) for enabling secure, encrypted communication
between PQSCADA Management Studio and Investigator which are both client
software, and the PQSCADA Server. Furthermore, the certificate can also
provide proof of the servers identity should the administrator choose to
purchase and install a commercial certificate from a trusted CA. The new
PQSCADA Installation (V4.1 +) includes a certificate for a SSL protocol. This is
in addition to the newly added Security Module for the PQSCADA & may used
independently or in combination with this module.
NOTE NOTE NOTE

Prior to changing these settings, please follow the Encryption Procedure.
With Https 3 levels of security, set the applicable Preference Level
click
Preference Levels:
Low Level: Discards any errors which may occur due to an invalid certificate.
Medium Level: May identify when an invalid certificate is being used, but will ask
the user to accept the invalid certificate.
High Level: Requires a valid certificate & will not proceed if it is not present.
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SEE ALSO:
About Preferences
General Preferences
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File Upload Settings

With this newly added feature you can now upload PQZIP files from a different
folder location other than the incoming folder to any selected Node. Meaning
PQZIP files located on the PQS Server's incoming folder / PQZIP files recorded by
other BLACKBOX devices can now be uploaded in this manner. Selecting this
preference will allow you to control the number of concurrent file(s) being
uploaded to the server simultaneously. This is very helpful when you are uploading
a large number of files to the server. In addition, you may also with this
preference show /eliminate the display of popup notifications after each
successful download.
Select the File Upload Settings Tab, & set the your choice of preference in:
Maximum Concurrent Uploads &
Enable/Disable finished uploads popups
SEE ALSO:
About Preferences
General Preferences
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click
Select Skin: This option allow you to select the background color of the GUI. PQS
Default is black; alternatively you may also select a light blue background.
Refresh Screen: How often the screen is refreshed with new data. Lowering this
value will result in a faster refresh rate, but will also cause the management studio
to use more system resources. The default is: 1000 ms.
Popup Settings:
Maximum Displayed Popups: This option allows you to set the maximum
number of Popup Notifications you want to be displayed on your screen.
Enable Beep with Popup: You may set a beep sound for when a popup
appears. The file needs to be in WAVE format with PCM encoding &
therefore end with *.wav.
Enable Font Correction: This allows the software to correct some font issues with
certain Operating Systems.
SEE ALSO:
About Preferences
General Preferences
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Maps
A view which enables you to visually manage the locations of nodes contained
within a site by dragging the nodes within the Site MAP. The background for the
MAP is an external image file that is imported into the PQSCADA software using
Site Image Configuration.
Each BLACKBOX image contained within the MAP represents an individual node
within the Site. The Node (Elspec Node 1) that is highlighted in the Components
section has a corresponding highlight (yellow) on the MAP. The images can be
placed anywhere on the background image (MAP) by simply dragging and dropping
with the mouse.
SEE ALSO:
Map Tools
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Map Tools
The Map functions allow you to change the transparency of the image and/or
convert to a full screen image view.
Each BLACKBOX image contained within the MAP represents an individual node
within the Site. The Node (Elspec Node 1) that is highlighted in the Components
section has a corresponding highlight on the MAP. The images can be placed
anywhere on the background image (MAP) by simply dragging and dropping with
the mouse.
SEE ALSO:
Maps
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Notifications Viewer
The Notification Viewer is a tool for managing the notifications created by a
site(s). Using this tool, you can manage multiple notifications simultaneously
created by any Task that you requested to receive notifications for. You can also
acknowledge multiple notifications.
Right click the Server or Site
select Notifications Viewer.
The Notification Viewer window appears:
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Include attachments: Clicking on a specific line you can see the attachment
in the attachments area (if the check box is checked).
Select/Deselect: Right clicking the Notification entry allows you to select or

de-select all notifications entries.
Please note the highlighted Notification entry appears in the right hand
pane.
SEE ALSO:
Disable Pop-Up Notifications
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Disable Pop-Up Notifications

This feature allows you to manage & disable multiple notifications no longer needed.
Right click the Server or Site
select Notifications Viewer.
The Notification Viewer window appears:
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Select/Deselect: Right clicking the Notification entry allows you to select or deselect all notifications entries.
Select the
button to Disable all the selected notifications

not to receive the selected Pop-up Notifications:
SEE ALSO:
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Components
The PQSCADA software utilizes components to represent the physical location of
devices or groups of devices. The Graphical User Interface of the application uses a
tree-like file structure to Expand and Collapse the representation of the
components. Components can also be imported from previous versions of PQSCADA
and upgraded to be used in the current version. The main viewing area of the
PQSCADA Graphic User Interface contains all of the Servers, Nodes and Sites. These
are referred to as the components.
SEE ALSO:
Component Functions
Servers
Sites
Nodes
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Server
The PQSCADA server is the heart of the BLACKBOX data management and analysis
system. See PQSCADA Server for more details. The following functions may be
performed on the Server:
Connect to a Server or additional Servers
Add a Server
Delete a Server
Configure a Server
Copy a Link
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Add A Server
In order to manually add a server(s), right click at "Server is Missing". The

Add Server Dialog Box appears:
Select Database Engine: Identifies the database ending as an SQL type

server
SQL Express Install Button: Launches an automatic installation of the SQL

server where most parameters are pre-configured. We recommend using SQL
Express only for evaluation purposes. Only active if existing database is not
recognized.
Browser Button: Allows you to search for an available database server
Engine Name: The name assigned to the server database engine
User Name: The name of the user as defined for the database server (For
SQL Express installed from the CD, the user name is sa)
Password: User Defined (For SQL Express installed from the BLACKBOX CD,
the password is PQSpqs12345).
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Test Button: Will test & validate the connection in order to ensure that the
details including the Password for the Database Engine are correct.
We recommend putting SQL on the Local Server; however you may access a
remote database through the Network Server's tab. In order to add the
database, double click the desired database (we are using an SQLEXPRESS
database in our example).
NOTE NOTE NOTE
Ensure that all the prerequisites Software Programs are installed prior
to installing SQL Express
You need to select the

button, in order to run the full
validation process. This is especially applicable in the event that you
may have entered an incorrect password. As such the validation
process will be incomplete & the PQSCADA system will prohibit you
from performing certain actions.
SEE ALSO:
Connect to Server
Delete a Server
Configure a Server
Copy a Link
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Connect to Server
PQSCADA V 4.1 & later versions features a support a connection to multiple
servers.
In the main window select the Administration Console. Either right click
select Connect to Server or select Connect to Server tab:
The Add Server dialog box appears:
For the URL Select & Add:
HTTP - Is the default method of communicating with the server. The

software uses HTTP port 80 as the default port to communicate with
the Node.
HTTPS - Is the combination of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol

(outlined above) with the SSL protocol to provide encrypted
communication and secure identification of a network web server.
See Encryption.
net.pipe - Improves the connection in case that the server is a local

connection. This option will speed up the http connection.
Precise URL address of the Server. In this example the Url address
for the HTTP connection is localhost/PQS.
Select
Should the test for the connection be successful, the message will appear:
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button.
Select
In order add additional servers, select the Administration Console. Connect

to any other additional servers by simply selecting Connect to Server tab:
Follow the procedure outlined above using the Add Server dialog box
When you have concluded the procedure, all the added servers will be
displayed in the Components Column:
SEE ALSO:
Add a Server Manually
Delete a Server
Configure a Server
Copy a Link
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&
to connect to the server.
Delete Server
Prior to deleting the server, you will need to Delete the Site(s) & Node(s). The
server can then be deleted by simply selecting the Server (PQS Server in our
example)
Select Delete Server Database in the in the components window
of the Administration Console:
The Remove Server dialog box appears:
Remove Database: This option allows you to retain or remove the existing database.
Delete Base Folder: Allows you to retain or delete the base folder for the Server.
SEE ALSO:
Connect to Server
Configure a Server
Copy a Link
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General Server Configuration

The server can be custom configured according to your requirements. The possible
configuration options are:
Automatic Maintenance
Enable Logger Shrinkage
Security
E-Mails
SMS/Text
Report Management
Right clicking on the Server (PQS Server in our example) or double-clicking on

the Server itself will navigate you to the Server Configuration window & in
default will open the General window:
You may allocate a new Server Name, or alternatively -
Select
default settings
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should you wish to revert to the factory

click
Set the Automatic Maintenance settings by selecting the Automatic

Maintenance Tab:
Enable Database Maintenance: If this is checked, then the operations below

occur:
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Re-Index: Each table in the database may have one or more indexes. After some
time these indexes get fragmented which makes operation on the database take
longer. Re-index reorganizes these tables and makes the database faster.
Truncate Log: Each database works with 2 files; Data and log. If you are not
doing SQL transactional backup, then you should turn this ON.
Shrink Log: Truncate log only sets the log file to begin from the start but does
not free up the log file space. Shrink log deletes all the unneeded information in
the log file.
Shrink Database: After some time the database gets fragmented (not disk
fragmentation) or has data that is marked for deletion but is not actually deleted
from the physical disk. This operation reorganizes the database file on the disk
and makes the whole database operation faster.
Remove Null Rows: This newly added operation automatically compacts database
files with "null row values".
Click
Select
default settings

click
NOTE NOTE NOTE

If you have a database administrator or a maintenance plan, NONE
should be checked as the DBA has his own maintenance plan. If you dont
have a DBA, then 1,2,3, and 5 should be checked (if you are not doing an
SQL transaction backup). Shrink Database (4) is a very expensive
operation that can take hours to finish and slows the database
considerably when executing. The database log file and the
logs/notifications that exist in PQSCADA are not related in any way.
SEE ALSO:
General About Configuring a Server
Security
E-Mails
SMS/Text
Report Management
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Logger
PQSCADA 4.1 & later versions, now features setting an automatic log for database
shrinkage.
Enable the Logger Shrink by selecting the Logger Tab:
Enable Logger Shrink: enables you to set an automatic log either or, or both by
Shrink Logger By Time: Set periodic log to automatically compact the database.
Shrink Logger By Rows: Set an automatic log according to number of rows within
the database file for database compacting.

Click
Select
settings
should you wish to revert to the factory default

click
SEE ALSO:
Security
E-Mails
SMS/Text
Report Management
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E-Mail
PQSCADA is capable of sending e-mail notifications from an E-Mail account. This
section is to establish the specifics of the sender's account.
Set the E-Mail settings by selecting the E-Mail Tab:
Complete the necessary fields:
E-Mail Settings
Proxy Settings
Test the Settings by entering the applicable e-mail address
Click
Select
default settings

click
SEE ALSO:
Security
SMS/Text
Report Management
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click
SMS/Text
This section defines the configuration settings for a modem which will transmit an
SMS/Text message.
Set the SMS/Text settings by selecting the SMS/Text Tab:
Complete the necessary fields:
Modem Settings
Test the Settings by entering the applicable (Mobile # - without spaces or

characters)
click
MODEM SETTINGS
The modem settings are pre-defined for communicating with the BLACKBOX
device. Any of these settings can be changed at any time. If you experience
difficulty after making any customized settings, you may revert to the factory
default settings by selecting
click
SEE ALSO:
Security
E-Mails
Report Management
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Restore Default Values
Report Management
With PQSCADA V4.2.2.2 the PQS Server & Management Studio can be
installed independently on two different computers. This increases the
flexibility & accessibility of the PQSCADA 4.2. As part of this development
the Report System is installed independently from the PQSCADA. This allows
the user to effectively manage the reporting system of the entire network.
Users simply select & install reports of relevance from any location. The
Reports are installed separately from the PQSCADA Management Studio on
Elspec's Website. In addition an automated installation is available on the
BLACKBOX Disc (enclosed with every unit). After you have installed the new
PQSCADA 4.2, you will need to install the new Reports. The following
procedure describes the installation process. The installed reports of your
NOTE NOTE NOTE

Prior to installing the new PQSCADA V4.2.2.2 & the new Report Management System all
tasks related to report tasks, needs to be reconfigured from anew. Ensure that you
backup your Database prior to installing the new PQSCADA version in order not to lose
previous data.
ADD A NEW FOLDER PATH:
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After you have opened the Server Configuration, Open the Report Path Tab:
Select
, & in the dialog box add the new Folder Location
select
in order to add the Path. The path will
now appear Folder section:
NOTE NOTE NOTE

You will not be able to delete the Default folder locations, only the newly added path
REVIEW INSTALLED REPORTS:
Install the reports from the Preferred Location (As outlined above)
Click
every time you installed a new report & the Installed
Reports can be now reviewed:
SEE ALSO:
Security
E-Mails
SMS/Text
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Copy Link
This feature copies the URL link of the server directly into an Investigator
application.
On the main viewing area in the Component Column select a Component

right-click
select Copy Link:
Open the Investigator Application, select File
Paste the link in Dialog Box by right-clicking on your mouse
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Add Node or Site
select
SEE ALSO:
Connect to Server
Delete a Server
Configure a Server
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Site - Description
The SITE is a software component (logical representation) of a physical location(s)
which represent a group of Nodes (devices). The Server (Local Computer) is the
representation of the physical machine (on which the PQSCADA server application
is installed).
The purpose of a SITE is to organize the Nodes by a common set of characteristics
(i.e. location). For each monitored device, a Node must be created.
All of the following can be performed on a Site:
Add a Site
Remove a Site
Configure a Site
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Add Site
Right click the Server (PQS Server in our example), then select Add Site or
select Add Site in the components window of the Administration Console.
This opens the Add Site window. All parameters are seen here for the
existing SQL Server including user defined Username and Password (For SQL
Express installed from the CD, the user name is sa and password is
PQSpqs12345).
Note the Set Defaults option will include the default settings of the
Database Engine.
The Save Settings box is selected which means that all parameters will be
retained for all future sites added to this server.
You are only prompted to enter a Name under Properties for the site in this
window (it may be changed at any time).
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Click
to conclude.
SEE ALSO:
Site Description
Add Site
Delete Site
Site Configuration
For A Video Demonstration of the Adding a Site.
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Delete Site
Prior to deleting the site, you will need to Delete all the Node(s) within that site. Right
click on any Site (PQS Site in our example)
select Delete or select Delete Site in
the components window of the Administration Console:
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This opens the Remove Site dialog box:
Remove Database: This option allows you to retain or remove the existing
database.
Delete Base Folder: Allows you to retain or delete the base folder for the
Server.
Select
SEE ALSO:
Site Description
Add Site
Site Configuration
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to conclude.
Site - Configuration
Basic Configuration of the Site can be performed from the Site Configuration
window:
Name Configuration
Image Configuration
Right click the Site
SEE ALSO:
Site Description
Add Site
Delete Site
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select Configuration.
Name Allocation
Name: The user defined name for the site (may be changed)
Description: A user defined description for the site (not mandatory)
Click
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to conclude or go on to the next step Image Selection
Image Selection
Image for Site: Here a user selected image can be imported from your local
computer to represent each site. An icon of the BLACKBOX device is
automatically placed on the background. This configuration parameter is
used in conjunction with the Map feature.
Check to clear image: This will remove the image and allow you to use a
different image or none at all.
TO IMPORT THE IMAGE:

1. To import the image for the site, click the
file to import.
2. Click
button, then select the image
when finished.
3. The image can now be viewed on the MAP page.
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Node - Description
A Node is a logical representation of the physical device location that performs all
of the following functions:
Retrieves and de-compresses the PQZIP files
Parses and stores the data into the correct database.
Calculates queries in real time.
All of the following can be performed on a Node:
Add a Node
Remove a Node
Configure a Node
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Add Node
Individual or multiple Nodes can be added to Sites using the Add Node command.
Alternatively you may add a server, site, and node using the component wizard in
the Getting Started chapter.
Right click the Site (Elspec Site), then select Add Node or select Add Node
in the components window of the Administration Console. This opens the
Add Node window:
All parameters are seen here for the existing SQL Server including user
defined Username and Password (For SQL Express installed from the CD, the
user name is sa and password is PQSpqs12345). Note the Save
Settings box is selected which means that all parameters will be retained
for all future nodes to be added to this server. You are prompted to enter a
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Name and Device IP address using the

be changed at any time.
Note the GMT Offset where you set the local time in relation to Greenwich
Mean Time (GMT). The browser button opens the Select Device dialog box
which displays all devices on the LAN.
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button. The device and name may
Multiple nodes can be selected by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking
the left mouse button for each desired device(s):
Select
to refresh the page /

to conclude.
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to make your selection

For A Video Demonstration of Adding a Node.
SEE ALSO:
Remove a Node
Configure a Node
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Remove Node
Individual or multiple Nodes can be deleted from Sites using the Delete Node
command.
Right click the Node (E Name in this example), then select Delete or select
Delete Node in the components window of the Administration Console.
This opens the Remove Node dialog box:
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Remove Database: This option allows you to retain or remove the existing
database.
Delete Base Folder: Allows you to retain or delete the base folder for the
Server.
Select
SEE ALSO:
Node Description
Add Node
Node Configuration
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to conclude.
Node - Configuration
Each Node can be individually configured to collect data from the device according
to pre-set parameters and settings. There are the following configurable
parameters for Node configuration.
General Configuration
Device Configuration
Download Schedule Configuration
Folders Configuration
Database Configuration
Double-click on the Node to open the Node Configuration window directly,

or alternatively right-click the Node (Elspec Node in our example), then
select Configuration:
SEE ALSO:
Node Description
Add Node
Remove Node
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General
After Configuration has been selected the Node Configuration window will
open.
Select the General Tab:
Enter:
Name: A user defined name for the node (device)
Description: A user defined description for the node (device).
GMT Offset: The local time established for recording in relation to Greenwich Mean
Time (GMT).
SEE ALSO:
Node Configuration
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Device
open.
To configure the device settings elect the Device Tab:
Enter:
IP Address: Enter the IP address of the device or use the search window browser.
User Name: Each device is shipped with a default user name (ftpuser) as above.
This name corresponds to the FTP login name set in the firmware of the device
(Access Setup section). If you wish to change the user name here, then it also must
be changed in the firmware.
Password: The password corresponds to the user name above. It should be changed
according to the device password. (The default password as shown above is
ftppassword).
Device PQZIP Folder Path: The specific path where the PQZIP folders are stored on
the device. We do not recommend changing this setting.
FTP Protocol: The default setting is Passive.
Select
to complete the Device Configuration.
SEE ALSO:
Node Configuration
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Download Schedule
open.
To set the download schedule select the Download Schedule Tab:
ENTER:
Periodic Time to Get File: This is a user defined setting to determine the interval
of time to retrieve the PQZIP file(s) from the device. If multiple files exist, this
setting is not relevant and there will be no delay.
Download Schedule: The specific days and times to perform the file retrieval.
Limit Download Time Range: Specifies which files are downloaded that meets a
specific date criteria. Enabling this parameter will exclude files that do not fall in
the specified time range.
File Download Mode: This is a factory setting that should not be changed.
Select
SEE ALSO:
Node Configuration
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to set the Download Schedule.
Parameters
open.
Configure the Parameters for this Node by selecting the Parameters Tab:
By default, only Cycle by Cycle Waveform is selected. The selection is not

permanent therefore you may add more parameters in the future and may
recalculate with new parameters.
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Select the Desired Calculation Groups
click
Cycle by Cycle
Calculation Group
Definition
Cycle by Cycle
CPU
Usage
Database
Capacity
Low
Low
RMS Voltage/Current.
HRMS Voltage/Current.
THD Voltage/Current.
Crest
Factor
Voltage/Current.
K-Factor Current.
Voltage/Current.
Voltage/Current.
Active Power
Reactive Power
Apparent Power
Power Factor
Frequency 200ms (Device

frequency)
Waveform
Waveforms
High
Low
Frequency
Cycle by Cycle Frequency
High
Low
Medium
Medium
Low
Low
Low
High
Harmonics
Power
Statistics
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Voltage Harmonics
Current Harmonics
Fundamental
Harmonics
Harmonics Only
Fundamental Only
Frequency
Frequency Cycle by Cycle
Including
IEC61000-4-30
IEC61000-4-30
Current
Definition
RMS Voltage
Over / Under Deviation
THD
Frequency 10 Sec
Unbalanced
RMS Current
HRMS Current
THD Current
Crest Factor Current
Current
Current
U2/U1 Current
U0/U1 Current
Over Deviation Current
Under Deviation Current
Inter-Harmonics
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Spectrum Voltage
Spectrum Current (Only if

Current is selected)
Inter-Harmonics
Voltage
Inter-Harmonics
Sub-Group
Current (Only if Current is
selected)
Inter-Harmonics Angle (Only

if Current is selected)
Inter-Harmonics
Phasors
(Only if Current is selected)
Sub-Group
CPU
Usage
Database
Capacity
High
Low
High
Low
High
High
IEC61000-4-30
Definition
CPU
Usage
Database
Capacity
Voltage Harmonics
Medium
High
Current Harmonics (Only if

Non-Standard
Parameters
Non-Standard
Parameters
(Only if Current is selected)
Medium
Low
Power
Fundamental
Including
Harmonics (Only if Current is
selected)
Medium
Low
Harmonics Only (Only

Fundamental Only (Only if

Frequency 3 sec. Aggregation
Medium
High
Frequency Aggregation at 10
min. & 2 Hours
CPU
Usage
Database
Capacity
Low
High
Harmonics
Aggregation
if
Statistics
Definition
Group Statistics
Frequency Statistics
RMS Statistics
THD Statistics
Active Power Statistics
Reactive Power Statistics
Apparent Power Statistics
Power Factor Statistics
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SEE ALSO:
Node Configuration
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Folders
open.
Set Folder(s) size limits by selecting the Folders Tab:
Incoming Folder Size Limit: The size of the temporary folder where the PQZIP
files are stored while they are waiting to be processed. The default is 2 GB,
although this can be changes according to your available system resources. All
original PQZIP files are deleted after they are processed unless they are backed up.
Backup Folder Size Limit: To enable this feature, check the Backup Folder Size
Limit check-box. This sets the size of the backup folder where all good PQZIP files
can be archived. When the file folder reaches its limit, the oldest files will be
deleted first.
Bad Files Folder Size Limit: The size of the bad file folder where all bad PQZIP
files are kept. A file status (good or bad) is determined when the file is processed.
Set the desired Folder Size Limits
SEE ALSO:
Node Configuration
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click
Database
open.
Configure the Database Settings by selecting the Database Tab:
Allow Truncate Data Automatically: Enabling this feature allows the Node
to truncate older data once the database size limit is reached.
Limit Data Size in Database: Enabling this feature limits the amount of data
in the database to the specified amount. If this limit is reached and "Auto
truncate" is not enabled, then the Node won't parse any Node files until data
is deleted manually.
Limit Aggregated Data Time in Database: Enabling this feature limits the
amount of data in the database to the specified time duration. If this limit is
reached and "Auto truncate" is not enabled, then the Node won't parse any
Node files until data is deleted manually.
Set the desired Database Size Limits
SEE ALSO:
Node Configuration
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click
Device IP
By right clicking the device in the Device IP Column allows you to:
Open the Web Browser
Open the FTP Site containing the PQZIP files on the device
Change the IP Setup or other Configuration parameters for the device
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Open In
The Open Function has two purposes:
It allows you to enter the Website directly:
It allows you to enter the FTP Site where all PQZIP files are stored. This
option allows you to manually download the files:
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Component Functions
The Graphical User Interface of the application uses a tree-like file structure
to the representation of the Components. Components can also be imported
from previous versions of PQSCADA and Upgrading to be used in the current
version. The component functions can be broken down as follows:
Common Functions (Functions that are relevant for all components (Expand,
Collapse, Upgrade, and Moving Components)
Specific Functions:
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Server (Only relevant for the server)
Site (Only relevant for the site)
Node (Only relevant for the node)
Collapse
Components such as the Server and Site can be made to view more easily by collapsing the
component tree. This is accomplished by:
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Clicking the (-) sign next to the component (PQS Server in this example):
To collapse only to the 1st Level, right click the desired component, then select
Collapse:
Expand
Components such as the Server and Site can be viewed to reveal sub-components quite
easily by expanding the component tree. This is accomplished by:
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Clicking the (+) sign next to the component (PQS Server in this example):
Right click the desired component
select Expand:
Moving Components
The PQSCADA software offers a user friendly hierarchical Site construction view. A
very large Site can be broken down into smaller sub-Sites. In each Sub-Site, it is
possible to create Sub-Nodes. In this way, the structure and GUI of the Main
viewing area in PQSCADA most accurately represent the actual electrical grid
architecture.
The PQSCADA allows you to change the logical location of Nodes and Sites with
drag and drop convenience, to parallel a physical change. It is possible to move
entire Sites underneath other Sites as well as moving individual Nodes to other
Sites as well as other Nodes.
Moving Components: This is done very simple by clicking the component with
the left mouse button, then by dragging it to the new location. You will only be
able to do this by Unlocking your components - see Administration Console for
more details.
SEE ALSO:
Component Functions
Collapse
Expand
Upgrade Components
For a Video Demonstration on Moving Components.
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Upgrade Components
We recommend that you upgrade all sites and nodes together for each server; however
you may choose to upgrade individually as well. As shown below Elspec Site and Elspec
Node appear but are not yet upgraded or active.
To upgrade all sites and nodes for a server, right click the server (PQS Server in our
example), then select Upgrade:
The Site (Elspec Site) and Node (E Name) have been upgraded and now appear
under PQS Server:
SEE ALSO:
Component Functions
Collapse
Expand
Moving Components
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Encryption About
PQSCADA V4.1 & later versions supports the SSL protocol (Secure Socket Layer) for
enabling secure, encrypted communication between PQSCADA Management Studio
and Investigator which are both client software, and the PQSCADA Server.
Furthermore, the certificate can also provide proof of the servers identity should
the administrator choose to purchase and install a commercial certificate from a
trusted CA.
This is in addition to the newly added Security Module & may be used
independently or in combination with this module.
In order to enable encrypted communication, please follow the steps as they are
listed below:
Installing the SSL Certificate
Binding the Certificate
Configuring PQSCADA to use SSL
Change the Communication Binding
SEE ALSO:
Security Module
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Install the SSL Certificate
Open a Run box (
A MMC window will open. Press Ctrl+M, and the Add or Remove Snap-ins
window will appear. Double-click Certificates:
& R)
type MMC
In the Certificate Snap-in window, select Computer Account

select Local Computer
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Enter
select
Select Ok to close the Add or Remove Snap-ins window:
Expand Certificates node

Import:
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right-click Personal
select All Tasks
The Certificate Import Wizard will open. Select
on the first
page
Browse on the second. You will need to browse to PQSCADAs
installation directory, and select the PQS Authority.pfx file:
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On the next page, you will be asked to supply a password for the private
key. The password is PQSpqs12345:
Select
twice
Go on to the next step Bind the Certificate
SEE ALSO:
About Encryption
Security Module
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Bind the Certificate

After the SSL Certificate has been installed, it needs to be binded to the SSL
port. The SSL Default Port is 443.
Follow the binding procedure according to your operating system:
FOR WINDOWS XP / SERVER 2003 - HTTPCFG.EXE.:

This utility is part of the Windows Support Tools Package (KB838079). You will need to
download this package and install it. Make sure that in the installation wizard you select
the Complete Installation Option.
Follow the following steps:

1. Open a Command Prompt window
2. Type httpcfg query ssl
Enter
3. If the result is Empty, meaning that no certificate is currently binded to port

443 & you may therefore proceed directly to Step 4. Should a certificate be
already binded to port 443, verify whether or not it is needed. If not, you may
remove it by entering the following (replace the relevant section in the
command with the Thumbprint of the current certificate):
httpcfg delete ssl -i 0.0.0.0:443 -h <the thumbprint of the current

certificate>
The result should read code 0.
4. In order to Bind the SSL Certificate to Port 443 type the following:
httpcfg set ssl -i 0.0.0.0:443 -h

0d64dfe8ce0498450c5a52eb9f73f52c7bafc595 -f 2
FOR WINDOWS VISTA / 7 - NETSH.EXE.:

1. Open an Elevated Command Prompt.
2. Type netsh http show sslcert
Enter
3. If the result is Empty, meaning that no certificate is currently binded to port

443 & you may therefore proceed directly to Step 4. Should a certificate be
already binded to port 443, verify whether or not it is needed. If not, you may
remove it by entering the following (replace the relevant section in the
command with the Thumbprint of the current certificate):
netsh http delete sslcert ipport=0.0.0.0:443
The result should read code 0.
4. In order to Bind the Server's Certificate with Port 443 type the following:
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netsh http add sslcert ipport=0.0.0.0:443

certhash=0d64dfe8ce0498450c5a52eb9f73f52c7bafc595 appid={000000000000-0000-0000-000000000000} clientcertnegotiation=disable
Go on to the next step Configure PQSCADA to use SSL
SEE ALSO:
About Encryption
Security Module
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Configure PQSCADA to use SSL

After the Certificate has been Binded, you will need to configure PQSCADA in order
to use SSL. This is done by modifying the PQS.Server.WinService.exe.config file
that is located in PQSCADA's installation folder.
SERVER:
Open the PQS.Server.WinService.exe.config file with an elevated Notepad:
Go to the appSettings section, locate the key named IsHttpsEnabled & change the
value attribute to true (the default is false):
After this change the PQS Service needs to be restarted:
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In the event that you purchased a commercial certificate from a trusted CA, you will need
to follow these additional steps:
Locate the serviceBehaviors section & change the existing certificate Thumbprint in
the two locations:
After this change the PQS Service needs to be restarted once again.
Proceed to the next step Change the Communication Binding
SEE ALSO:
About Encryption
Security Module
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After the SSL Certificate has been Installed, Binded & Configured, you'll need to
Change the Communication Binding to HTTPS.
Double click the PQSCADA icon on your desktop:
Right-click the Server
Select Https & click
Choose the appropriate Communication Security Level & click
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select Change Communication Binding:
:
:
Types of Communication Security Levels:
Low: Ignores any errors which may occur due to an invalid certificate.
Medium: Warns when an invalid certificate is being used, & prompts the user to
acknowledge.
High: Requires a valid certificate & will not proceed if it is not present.
SEE ALSO:
About Encryption
Security Module
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Security - About the Security Module

The new PQSCADA Installation (V4.1 +) includes a Security Module that will allow
you to manage & secure your PQSCADA server by permitting / denying users to
perform certain actions within the PQSCADA. This is in addition to the newly
added certificate for a SSL protocol (Secure Socket Layer) for the PQSCADA & may
used independently or in combination with this module. The Module supports
different environments, however only 1 Server within 1 Network Environment can
be defined as the Primary Security Server. Types of Environments & Support:
TYPES OF SUPPORT:
A Single Server which acts as its own Primary Security Server:
Networks of PQSCADA Servers & each one refers to a Primary Security Server
within that Network:
A Network of PQSCADA Servers where the Security Module is Disabled:
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BASIC ENVIRONMENT WITH 1 PRIMARY SECURITY SERVER:
This is a more commonly used environment, where a single server acts as

the Primary Security Server:
ENVIRONMENT WITH 2 SERVERS & 1 PRIMARY SECURITY SERVER:
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This scenario the client may connect to multiple PQSCADA networks each
with 1 pre-defined Primary Security Server. The client initiates a user
authentication, the direct server forwards the request to the Primary
Security Server, which performs the actual validation.
TERMS:
Term
Definition
Admin
This is the System Administrator (Full

permissions to perform any action)
Operator
User
with
certain
Administrator
privileges (Full Permissions forget, safety
& set operations)
Viewer
Common User (Lowest Permission to view

data only)
See Also: About User Accounts
STEPS:
The following steps are performed either by the Admin &/ Operator &/ Viewer within the
Security Module:
Enable the Security Module Locally (Admin)
Define the Primary Security Server (local / remote) (Admin)
Login to the PQSCADA Network (Admin, Operator & Viewer)
Learn About User Accounts (Admin)
Create & Add New User Accounts (Admin)
Change User Accounts (Admin)
SEE ALSO:
About Encryption
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Enable the Security Module Locally

By Default the Security Module is Disabled. The first step for the Admin is to
enable the Security Module for Each Server Locally. The Admin will then
Define the Primary Security Server & Login in order to create User Accounts.
Select the applicable server
Select the Security Tab

Name (system default
PQSpqs12345):
right-click select Configuration:
Enable Security
enter the relevant User
admin) & Password (system default
Go to the next step - Defining the Primary Security Server
NOTE NOTE NOTE

Remember the User Name & Password as it cannot be recalled at a later
stage.
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SEE ALSO:
About Encryption
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Define the Primary Security Server

As previously explained (About the Security Module) Each PQSCADA Network
includes only 1 Primary Security Server.
DEFINING A BASIC ENVIRONMENT WITH ONLY A SINGLE SERVER (LOCAL

SERVER OPTION):
This is a local Server that will authenticate the user's requests & will return the relevant
data accordingly.
DEFINING A PQSCADA NETWORK ENVIRONMENT WITH SEVERAL SERVERS

(REMOTE URL OPTION):
All other servers within this PQSCADA network stores the URL for this Primary Security
Server, & interacts with the server that is responsible for returning the users relevant
details.
Procedure:
Activate the Security Module Locally as per previous step.
Define the Primary Security Server by either choosing a:
Local Server (Single Server)
Remote URL (Network of PQSCADA Servers) by entering the Server's URL or

searching for the server by clicking on the
button: (ONLY
SERVERS ADDED TO THE PQSCADA & SERVERS WITH THE LOCAL SECURITY
ENABLED WILL APPEAR IN THE "REMOTE PRIMARY SECURITY SERVER
SELECTION" WINDOW)
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Search for the server by clicking on the
button
click
Enter the admin's password for that server
click
By selecting "Password Must Meet Complexity Requirements" option will

set the required length for the password at 8 characters
.
Go to the next step - Logging In to the Server
SEE ALSO:
About Encryption
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click
Set User Login Identification

Once the Security Function has been activated, the admin needs to Login to the
server in order to Create User Accounts. With their own User Names & Passwords,
users will use the same procedure to login to server once the security option has
been activated by admin.
Select the Primary Security Server
In the User Login Dialog Box enter the applicable User name & Password,
select
right click & select Login:
Login:
The Remember Credentials option allows you to save the login details for a
faster login action.
SEE ALSO:
About Encryption
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User Accounts - About User Accounts

The Admin within a pre-defined Primary Security Server can manage & create
accounts for users by using the User Manager module. In order to access the
module the a Admin needs to log in.
Within the User Accounts Module ONLY the Admin, may:
Add / Modify / Delete Users
Change User Permissions
There are three types of pre-defined User Accounts that permits / denies users to
perform certain actions. The Admin allocates the type of permission when
Creating & Adding New Users within these three groups. The table below outlines
the type of User Accounts including their relevant Permissions.
USERS & PERMISSIONS:

Operation
Viewer
Operator
Admin
Components Server
Add Server
Delete Server
Restart Server (Restart PQS

Server)
Connect To Server
Disconnect From Server
Server Log Request
Components Site
Add Site
Delete Site
Site Log Request
Add Node
Delete Node
Node Log Request
Components Node
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Components General
Upgrade
Refresh Component
Attach /Detach Component
Update Component
Update Components On
Map Location
Enable/Disable Service
Modify DB Connection
Disable Notifications
Add Task
Modify Task
Delete Task
Rerun Task
Stop Task
Add Template
Modify Template
Delete Template
View Notifications
Tasks & Templates
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Database
Re-Index
Recalculate Data
Swap Phases
Delete Data
Security
Add User
Modify User
Delete User
User Manager
Enable Security
Set Primary Security

Server
Report Management System

Add Reports Folder Path
Remove Report Folder

Path
Refresh Reports
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General
Reset PQZIP Files
Refresh
View Notifications
FTP Force Connection
Remove Log Entries
View Database Report
Task Log
USER MANAGER MODULE:
Access the User Manager by selecting the Server, right-click

Manager:
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select User
The User Manager will now open:
The Table below describes all the Components within the module:
Component
Description
Added
Users
Activation Status
with
Servers, Sites & Nodes

Connected within the
selected
Primary
Security Server
Access to
Wizard
Add
User
Access to Delete User

Wizard
Access
to
Change
Password Wizard
Refresh Button
Apply Changes Button
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SEE ALSO:
About the Security Module
Login to the PQSCADA Network (Admin, User & Administrator)
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Create & Add New Users

After opening the User Manager the System Administrator / User with Admin (See
User Accounts) Privileges can now add & create new users by using the Add User
Wizard as a guidance.
CREATE & ADD NEW USERS WITH THE WIZARD:
To create a new user select Add User

Wizard:
Select
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which will open the Add User
& complete the relevant User Details
select
Select the relevant Components) you wish to provide access to the user.
Assign the applicable permission by selecting the component, right-click
select (Viewers / Operator)
to go on to the next step:
A Summary will follow including all the new user's details. Select either
to conclude or
select
to make any changes:
The User Manager will now appear including the Newly Added User, Access To
Components with Permission Type:
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Once a user has been added, the administrator can make the following Changes
to the User Accounts:
Change User Details,
Add / Change Components,
Change Permissions,
Delete a User or
Change the User's Password
SEE ALSO:
Encryption
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Change User Accounts

Once the User has been Added & Created, the System Administrator / User with
Admin (See User Accounts) Privileges can make the following changes to
the user account:
Change User Details
Add / Change Components for Users
Change User Permissions
Delete Users
Change User Passwords
MAKE CHANGES USING THE USER ACCOUNT:
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Change the User's First & Last Name by selecting the user & retyping
the new details within the relevant text box field:
Add or change Components by simply selecting / deselecting new

components:
Change Permissions by selecting the component followed by selecting

the relevant User Account:
Once you have made the needed changes, select

followed by a success message:
, it will be
Notify the user of the changes & it will be taken into effect once you have
logged out/in to the server.
To Delete a user select the relevant user in the user group column
select
boxes:
twice in the two message
To Change a User's Password select the relevant user in the user group
column
box
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followed by
select
followed by
& complete the relevant password in the dialog

:
SEE ALSO:
Encryption
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Tool Tips
The tool tips provide you with real time information when you pass the mouse over
each respective column for:
Components
Device
Downloading
Data Processing
Compliance
Database
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Component Tool Tips

The tool tips for Components provide you with the specific attributes for the
Server, Node, or Site selected:
SEE ALSO:
About Tool Tips
Device Tool Tips
Download Status Tool Tips
Data Processing Tool Tips
Compliance Tool Tips
Database Tool Tips
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Device Tool Tips

The tool tip for device IP provides the access to the Web Browser to monitor and
configure the device:
Web Browser:
SEE ALSO:
About Tool Tips
Component Tool Tips
Database Tool Tips
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Download Status Tool Tip

The status tool tip provides:
Data Downloading has been Enabled/Disabled
Data Scanning Status - See Node Download Schedule
Real time status and specifics of the file being downloaded
Downloading speed
Original creation date/time of the PQZIP file
Device Disconnected
SEE ALSO:
About Tool Tips
Component Tool Tips
Device Tool Tips
Database Tool Tips
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The tool tip for data processing provides real time processing speed and time
remaining for the processing of individual PQZIP files.
SEE ALSO:
About Tool Tips
Component Tool Tips
Device Tool Tips
Database Tool Tips
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A newly added feature to the PQSCADA 4.2 & later versions the Compliance
Column provides information regarding the relevant General Compliance
Status as per the device's configuration (via Elspec's Web Interface). The
Tool Tip adds more detailed information regarding the compliance
parameter calculations:
SEE ALSO:
About Tool Tips
Component Tool Tips
Device Tool Tips
Database Tool Tips
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Database Tool Tips

The tool tip for the database server provides specific attributes regarding the
existing database server.
SEE ALSO:
About Tool Tips
Component Tool Tips
Device Tool Tips
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Video Demonstrations
player available on your system:
PQSCADA GETTING STARTED:

PQSCADA Getting Started is intended to provide the first time
user as a Quick Start into the most basic critical functions of
the PQSCADA Software.
PQSCADA USER INTERFACE:

PQSCADA User Interface introduces the user into the main
viewing screen of the Graphic User Interface of the PQSCADA.
It includes an explanation of the three distinct sections the
Tool Bar, Status Bar, and the Main Viewing Area as well as
the View and Administration Console.
CREATING PQSCADA TASKS & TEMPLATES:

Creating PQSCADA Tasks and Templates introduces the user
into a step-by-step tutorial on creating both a Task and a
Template. Tasks are pre-defined functions that allow you to
set regularly scheduled exports and/or reports according to a
specified event or time trigger (monthly, daily, weekly, and
fixed). A task operates within a Site or on components that
are attached to a Site, while a Template is used to define the
Events, Parameters, and Configurations for utilization by
different tasks.
PQZIP EXPORT TASKS:

PQZIP Export shows you how to use Export Task in PQSCADA
to routinely backup your system and save up to 50% of hard
disk space
CREATING A REPORT TASK:

Creating a Report Task guides you through a step-by-step
demonstration of creating a report task in PQSCADA.
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ADDING A SITE:
Adding a Site guides you through a step-by-step process of
adding a Site to a Server.
ADDING A NODE:
Adding a Node guides you through a step-by-step process of
adding Node(s) onto Sites.
IMPORTING POZIP FILES:

Importing PQZIP files guides you through a step-by step
process on how to manually download PQZIP files from any
location on your PC or external location into the incoming
folder instead of from the device.
MOVING COMPONENTS:
Moving Components guides you through the process of
changing the logical location of Nodes and Sites with drag and
drop convenience, to parallel a physical change. It is possible
to move entire Sites underneath other Sites as well as moving
individual Nodes to other Sites as well as other Nodes.
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Troubleshooting
Component
Issue
SQL Installation
During the SQL Express

installation, the
PQSCADA did not
recognize the Windows
installer 4.5 is for
Arabic Vista SP2
PQSCADA
Installation
You receive an error

message: Installation
error #1001 during
Installation.
Reason
Install SQL Express RS2008 directly from the BLACKBOX Disc

supplied with the product & not via the PQSCADA
The PQS Service was not uninstalled

prior to re-installation/upgrade.
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In order to ensure that the PQS Service is complete uninstalled,

you will need to re-run the procedure via your Run box in your
Start menu:
Click Start
Run
CMD
In the command prompt window, type sc delete pqs.server
Alternatively the uninstallation process

was unsuccessful. See Uninstallation
You receive an error

message: PQSCADA
Server can only be
installed for one
user only
Solution
PQSCADA Server is already

installed for one user & you need
to therefore only install the
PQSCADA.
Enter
Restart your computer & Re-install new PQSCADA version.
NOTE NOTE NOTE
Open the command prompt for Windows Vista/7 with
elevated permissions
During the Installation procedure for Select

Components select only the PQSCADA Management
option:
Component
Issue
Reason
Solution
Notifications
Viewer
Notifications are not

displayed in the
You didnt select the Start & End-Time

range when you configured your Notifications
Viewer.
You will simply need to simply select the time range again:
Notification
You don't receive any

notifications further the
Notification Task you've
created.
You have created a Site under a Node.

Therefore the PQSCADA is unable to recognize
a task created under two Sites.
Create only 1 Site for Node(s):
VDC Query
The Query for the VDC

parameter does
not respond.
The PQZIP file for the G3500 doesnt support

the VDC parameter.
You need to set this configuration in the Device's Web Interface:
Follow the Notifications Viewer procedure
From Elspecs Search Utility open your G4K unit the Web
Interface,
In Configuration uncheck the VDC parameter
FTP
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PQSCADA doesnt download

all the PQZIP files
Once the PQSCADA has downloaded the PQZIP

files from the G4K Unit, it will keep a list of
all the files & folders in order to ensure that
the re-downloading process is not duplicated.
In some rare instances (for example when the
PQZIP files are deleted from the G4K), the
PQSCADA doesnt always recognize the
availability of additional folders & ceases the
process.
You will simply need to prompt the PQSCADA to rescan & download
these files again:
Follow the Rescan Device Folders procedure
Component
Issue
FTP - Continue
The Node keeps on

downloading the same PQZIP
file without advancing to the
next download. (You may
confirm this, by accessing
your Log Viewer See the
Help Wizard:
Troubleshooting
Viewer).
PQZIP
Reason
The folder, under which the PQZIP file in
question is located, contains PQZIP files
with indexes bigger than the limit of an
integer.
Solution
You will need to change the index of the problematic files:
Open the Node in the FTP
Locate the problematic files
Simply change the files to a smaller number than the limit

(Right-click
Rename the File)
Log
You are unsuccessful in redownloading the PQZIP files

appear as errors in the Log
Viewer
When the PQSCADA downloads and

calculates PQZIPs, the processed files are
saved in the Database. Re-downloading the
files (e.g. in case some data was deleted
from the node), will result in an error in the
logger that these files have been already
downloaded.
You will need to reset the PQZIP files for that Node:
The recorded data is

incomplete (some of the
data is missing)
The PQ configuration in the Web Interface

for the G4K unit reads as Misconfigured:
Make sure that PQ Configuration is correct in the Web Interface:

Configuration
Voltages & Frequency
The state of the device is not no

DSP sync.
Configuration
Currents
Invalid time synchronization has been

configured in the Web Interface.
In the Web Interface enter:
Follow the Reset PQZIP File procedure
Differences there could affect the data recording
Configuration
Time
For SNTP Usage: Ensure you to have a valid IP address of the

SNTP
For GPS Usage: With PPS or IRIG-B for the time sync (and the
device jumps between SNTP and the GPS\IRIG-B) change the
Transport field to GPS only
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Component
PQZIP Continue
Issue
The recorded data is
incomplete (some of the
data is missing)
Reason
PQZIP files are finalized too fast & therefore
the PQZIP files are undersized
Solution
In the Web Interface enter:
Configuration
PQZIP Recording
Change the PQZIP file size to 2 hours

PQZIP files are not finalized properly and
remain as PQ files.
The PQSCADA application cannot download
incomplete files. To make sure that this is the
case go to the FTP root folder and verify
that the time stamp in PQ files is similar to
the time stamp of the missing data.
PQZIP Task
PQZIP Task has failed to

create PQZIP files
Should some or all the PQZIP File not be finalized:

In the Web Interface, Disable the PQZIP recording
Go to the FTP root folder and delete all PQ files.
In case there are only few files that were finalized improperly and
the missing data is important send the files to Elspecs Software
Support.
PQZIP files are transferred to the Bad Files

Folder
Send the files to Elspecs Software Support for further

investigation.
PQZIP files are limited to a file size limit of

2Gb.
You need to re-perform the PQZIP Task for either a shorter period
of time / alternatively, with a less amount of data:
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Follow the Add A General Export Task procedure
Component
Issue
PQZIP Viewer
PQZIP file cannot be opened

by PQZIP viewer in Vista or
windows 7 OS.
Reason
The user account control settings (UAC) is
on.
Solution
You need to turn off the user account control settings (UAC) on
your computer:
From your Control Panel select Change User Account Control
Settings:
Set the settings to Never Notify

Components
Your attempt to add

components have been
unsuccessful.
Some of the newly added

components are not
displayed.
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Components adding consist of events

sequence and some of them were not
executed as the PQSCADA Service was halted
/ interrupted or the computer was reset.
Follow Remove & Create Node procedure in order to delete &

create the node once again
From the Administration Console select the Refresh button
Component
Server
Issue
Reason
Solution
PQSCADA management
studio doesnt respond
Either the SQL Server is down or there is an

error in the Network.
In the PQSCADA Stop and Start the PQS Service:
The Server is offline
PQS Service is not running.
Another service/application is utilizing Port

80 (Common examples IIS, Skype).
In the PQSCADA Stop the PQS Service:
You have entered an incorrect password when

you Connected to the Server.
Or the
You need to reconnect to the Server
You are unable to perform

certain actions in the
PQSCADA management
studio
systems security settings have been

changed.
Disconnect from the Server (Select the Server in question

click
select Disconnect )
Reconnect to the Server

Enter the correct username & password
In addition see also Security & User Accounts.
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right-
Component
Issue
Parameters
Elspec's Investigator
Program does not show the
data with a resolution above
2.5 hours.
The parameters were not checked during the

configuration of the node & consequently
they were not calculated.
The parameter calculation is

incorrect.
The G4K device was configured incorrectly

during installation & setup & recorded the
data incorrectly. Therefore phases need to be
swapped (polarity) to correct the data
calculation.
Follow the Swap Phases procedure for this specific node
Chinese Report fails in vista

or Windows 7
You may have a MSI Security problem
You need to create the following folders on your computer:
Reports
Reason
Solution
From the Parameters mark the specific parameters to be
calculated
Or alternatively
Follow the Recalculate Data procedure
For 64-bit (x64), create this folder:

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\config\systemprofile\Desktop
For 32-bit (x86), create this folder:
C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\Desktop
The data in report produced

from the PQSCADA differs
from the data produced in
Investigator.
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The day-light settings of the PQSCADA and

Investigator differ.
Set The Time Range in the PQSCADA in accordance to the

Investigator.
Component
Tasks/Reports
Issue
You are unable to
see your previous
Report Tasks PostSystem Upgrade.
Tasks / Reports configured

with daylight savings time,
displays different data than
expected.
Performance
Reason
If you haven't already done so, prior to Installing

PQSCADA 4.2 & later versions,
PQSCADA 4.2, ensure that you backup your Database in
support a new Report System that
is installed independently after you
order not to lose previous data,
have installed the new PQSCADA
V4.2.2.2. All tasks related to
report tasks, therefore needs to be If not, you'll need to re-configure your Report Tasks
re-configured from anew.
from anew.
Daylight Savings Time is currently not
supported & therefore subsequent changes
will not be calculated.
The PQSCADA client is

functioning slower than
usual.
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Some of the fields are cut or

not seen
Simply Reduce / Increase the time range according to

your specific time difference.
The system is not responding

& freezes even after the PQS
Services has been stopped /
restarted.
Display
Solution
You need to change your preferences back to the factory

default settings
Open General Preferences

Reset the Default Settings
Screen dpi is set to higher than 120%
Change dpi to less than 120%
Select
to
Log Viewer
The Log Viewer enables you to see specific information related to log entries with
varying levels of importance:
Filter By:
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Debug: By default this option is disabled & it is used only by an

Elspec Software Technician.

PQSCADA. In addition, it will also include Warnings, Error & Critical
entries.

entries.

address. See Troubleshooting. The log will also include any Critical
entries.
# of Last Entries: This function will enable you to extract only the desired
number of Last Entries from the vast amount of all the recorded data,
allowing you to focus on the latest relevant data.
Start / End Date & Time: Select Start Date & Time option, should you
wish to filter by a different date & time
Include Keywords into your search
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Force File Parse Attempt ................................................................ 87

Adding A Report Task ................................................................. 178

Add A Device Firmware & Configuration Update Task ................................. 215

Rerun Tasks ............................................................................... 221

Site - Description ......................................................................... 274

Node - Description ....................................................................... 282

Device IP ................................................................................ 300

Component Functions ................................................................... 302

Encryption About .......................................................................... 307

Device Tool Tips .......................................................................... 340

About PQSCADA Enterprise Analysis Software

PQSCADA Enterprise System

PQSCADA Management Studio

PQSCADA Enterprise System

Note: This drawing depicts the master modules initiating the

PQSCADA Server: A windows serviced based application that runs in the

Client Application: Elspec Power Quality Investigator.

About PQSCADA Enterprise Analysis Software

PQSCADA Management Studio

PQSCADA Management Studio

PQSCADA Management Studio

About PQSCADA Enterprise Analysis Software

PQSCADA Enterprise System

Note: This drawing depicts the flow of data

About PQSCADA Enterprise Analysis Software

PQSCADA Enterprise System

PQSCADA Management Studio

New Installation: Installing the PQSCADA Software as a new installation

Upgrade: Upgrading. an existing version of PQSCADA

Later Model Dual

Later Model Quad

20-75GB per unit per year,

FOR WINDOWS 7 SP1/SERVER 2008 R2 SP1:

Microsoft .Net Framework 4.0 - A Universal platform developed by Microsoft

All of the above, including:

Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 - A Universal platform developed by

Windows PowerShell 2.0 - Microsoft's task automation framework, consisting

Microsoft Windows Installer 4.5 - Application installation and configuration

Installing the New PQSCADA Software

2. The Welcome Screen of the installation guide will now open:

button to commence the installation process

5. The PQSCADA Components screen will now open. (Elspec recommends

PROCEED TO THE NEXT STEP:

button, to complete the

Install the New Reports Management

Install the New Report Management System

Fault Location Report

INSTALL THE REPORTS VIA THE BLACKBOX DISC:

INSTALL THE REPORTS FROM ELSPEC'S WEBSITE:

Run the "exe" option in the folder:

The Welcome Screen of the installation guide will now open:

Default - Hard Drive under an Elspec folder

Preferred Location - As the Reports is independent installations youll need to

button to commence the installation process

twice followed by the

button, to complete the

Upgrading the PQSCADA Management Studio

Uninstall Previous PQSCADA Management Studio Versions

PROCEED TO THE NEXT STEP:

Installing the PQSCADA Software.

Installing the New PQSCADA Software

NOTE NOTE NOTE