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MicroSCADA Pro DMS 600 SHORT FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

MicroSCADA Pro DMS 600 Short Functional Description 1MRS757625 We reserve all rights in this document and in the information contained therein. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parwithout express authority is strictly forbidden.

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1� Executive Summary ................................2� Function Description ................................

2.1� Base System ................................2.2� General Extensions2.3� Extended data management2.4� Network Analysis ................................2.5� Extended Load Modeling2.6� Operations planning2.7� Parallel network views2.8� Reconfiguration ................................2.9� Fault Location ................................2.10� Fault Isolation and Restoration Support2.11� Automatic Fault Isolation and Restoration2.12� Trouble Call Management2.13� Outage Information Using Telephone Answering Machine2.14� Outage Information Using GSM Messages2.15� Outage Information using XML2.16� Outage Reporting and Statistics2.17� AMI/AMR/AMM integration2.18� DXF import for network data2.19� Distributed hierarchical systems2.20� HSB support ................................2.21� Low voltage networks2.22� GPS Support ................................2.23� Switching State Document2.24� DMS 600 functional module dependency

3� Hardware requirements4� System interfaces ................................

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................................................................................................General Extensions ................................................................................................Extended data management ................................................................

................................................................................................Extended Load Modeling ................................................................Operations planning ................................................................................................Parallel network views ................................................................

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Fault Isolation and Restoration Support ................................................................Automatic Fault Isolation and Restoration ................................................................Trouble Call Management................................................................Outage Information Using Telephone Answering Machine ................................Outage Information Using GSM Messages ................................................................Outage Information using XML ................................................................Outage Reporting and Statistics ................................................................AMI/AMR/AMM integration ................................................................DXF import for network data ................................................................Distributed hierarchical systems ................................................................

................................................................................................Low voltage networks ................................................................................................

................................................................................................Switching State Document ................................................................DMS 600 functional module dependency ................................................................

Hardware requirements ................................................................................................................................................................................................

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1 Executive Summary

MicroSCADA Pro DMS 600 is a distribution network mtraditional MicroSCADA capabilities by providing geographically based network views and advanced distribution management functions over the entire medium voltage network. DMS 600 integrates static information stored idata obtained through the MicroSCADA system. DMS 600 facilitates tools for comprehensive network topology management providing maintenance of switching status data, connectivity analysis and topology representaanalysis and advanced outage planning, which essentially reduce outage duration. This leads to the increased availability and reliability of power distribution network. In addition to shorter outage times, significant savings can be achieved in personnel costs. Fault identification and localization speeds up power restoration. Especially taking into account advanced IEDs and protection equipment pointing out fault locations. The system allows festimate voltage levels while switching operations increasing safety power distribution. Outage management functions detect and handle information on outages and assist in the restoration process. DMS 600 also offers advanced Operations supervision is enhanced, operating routines are made safer and customer information becomes more complete. The software has been designed to assist the operation's personnel of electric companies in monitoring and operating their networks. DMS 600 strengthens control procedures, improves supply and customer service quality, and saves costs in network operation. Automation is an intelligent investment in future competitiveness. Investing in advanced software products instead of primary equipment enables you to increase the usability and profitability of medium voltage network. DMS 600 helps you adapt to new situations and meet future challenges. Now, when often complicated. DMS 600 can help with those changes to ensure safe network operation outage situations. For example, the effects of distributed generation to voltages and relay protection can be analyzed. can be utilized to get valuable information for outage management and The software runs on PCs using the MS Windows operating systems both in separate workstations or workstations connected ta relational database. The graphics-based user interface of DMS 600 is unambiguous and the standard Windows ‘look and feel’, together with online help, makes it easy to learn.


MicroSCADA Pro DMS 600 is a distribution network management system (DMS), which extends traditional MicroSCADA capabilities by providing geographically based network views and advanced distribution management functions over the entire medium voltage network.

DMS 600 integrates static information stored in the network database with realdata obtained through the MicroSCADA system. DMS 600 facilitates tools for comprehensive network topology management providing maintenance of switching status data, connectivity analysis and topology representation via feeder coloring, quick and accurate fault location, analysis and advanced outage planning, which essentially reduce outage duration.

This leads to the increased availability and reliability of power distribution network. In addition to outage times, significant savings can be achieved in personnel costs. Fault identification

and localization speeds up power restoration. Especially taking into account advanced IEDs and protection equipment pointing out fault locations. The system allows for load flow calculations to estimate voltage levels while switching operations increasing safety power distribution.

Outage management functions detect and handle information on outages and assist in the restoration process. DMS 600 also offers advanced model building of the distribution network. Operations supervision is enhanced, operating routines are made safer and customer information becomes more complete.

The software has been designed to assist the operation's personnel of electric companies in onitoring and operating their networks. DMS 600 strengthens control procedures, improves

supply and customer service quality, and saves costs in network operation.

Automation is an intelligent investment in future competitiveness. Investing in advanced ftware products instead of primary equipment enables you to increase the usability and

profitability of medium voltage network. DMS 600 helps you adapt to new situations and meet Now, when often grids get more active and dynamic they oft

complicated. DMS 600 can help with those changes to ensure safe network operation outage situations. For example, the effects of distributed generation to voltages and relay

The smart grid investments like installed smart electricity meterscan be utilized to get valuable information for outage management and power

The software runs on PCs using the MS Windows operating systems both in separate workstations or workstations connected to file server. The network and process data is

based user interface of DMS 600 is unambiguous and the standard Windows ‘look and feel’, together with online help, makes it easy to learn.


anagement system (DMS), which extends traditional MicroSCADA capabilities by providing geographically based network views and advanced distribution management functions over the entire medium voltage network.

n the network database with real-time process data obtained through the MicroSCADA system. DMS 600 facilitates tools for comprehensive network topology management providing maintenance of switching status data, connectivity

tion via feeder coloring, quick and accurate fault location, analysis and advanced outage planning, which essentially reduce outage duration.

This leads to the increased availability and reliability of power distribution network. In addition to outage times, significant savings can be achieved in personnel costs. Fault identification

and localization speeds up power restoration. Especially taking into account advanced IEDs and or load flow calculations to

estimate voltage levels while switching operations increasing safety power distribution.

Outage management functions detect and handle information on outages and assist in the model building of the distribution network.

Operations supervision is enhanced, operating routines are made safer and customer

The software has been designed to assist the operation's personnel of electric companies in onitoring and operating their networks. DMS 600 strengthens control procedures, improves

supply and customer service quality, and saves costs in network operation.

Automation is an intelligent investment in future competitiveness. Investing in advanced ftware products instead of primary equipment enables you to increase the usability and

profitability of medium voltage network. DMS 600 helps you adapt to new situations and meet grids get more active and dynamic they often get also more

complicated. DMS 600 can help with those changes to ensure safe network operation also in outage situations. For example, the effects of distributed generation to voltages and relay

ke installed smart electricity meters power quality monitoring.

The software runs on PCs using the MS Windows operating systems both in separate o file server. The network and process data is saved to

based user interface of DMS 600 is unambiguous and the standard Windows ‘look



2 Function Description

This chapter gives an overview of the functionality in the included modules. More information can be found in DMS 600 System Overview and other manuals. 2.1 Base System

The module base system includes component data management, network database, background maps, network presentation and topology management.

Topology Management

Network topology management is based on the integration of DMS 600 and MicroSCADA. DMS 600 WS (Workstation) contains information on the switching state of the distribution network, information on the state of all remote and manually operated switches and line sections. The switching state of all switches connected to MicroSCADA is updated using MicroSCADA station and control pictures. Updating can be done in MicroSCADA or by opstation and control pictures in WS by selecting the switch with the mouse. Switches can be remote operated real process objects or manually operated virtual process objects. The state of the switches, which are not connected to MicroSCADAMicroSCADA real or virtual process objects), has to be updated using the dialog box of WS by the user. The topology of the network is defined by the state of the switches. Every change in the state of the switches (both in MicroSCADscreen. The new network topology is immediately displayed in the user interface. The topology of the network is displayed as feeders or as primary feeding stations using network colouring in the network window. The feeder topology colour settings are used in the network diagrams, station diagrams, and in the root points of the MicroSCADA station and control pictures. If looped connections or unsupplied lines are found, they are immediately shown with an alarm and with special colours in the network window. The state of the switches is shown with the defined symbols of the network. Monitoring and topology management is made easier by using a function called trace (downstream colourifed, via a chosen line section. The trace is then coloured with a warning colour in the network and diagram windows. The system provides checking of switching actions, which means that the checking of the connection to a loop or to an earthed network is made after selecting the switch in WS. If the closing of the selected switch causes a loop connection or engaging to the earthed network, the alarm is given before opening the MicroSCADA station or control picture or th


This chapter gives an overview of the functionality in the included modules. More information can be found in DMS 600 System Overview and other manuals.

The module base system includes component data management, network database, maps, network presentation and topology management.

Network topology management is based on the integration of DMS 600 and MicroSCADA. DMS 600 WS (Workstation) contains information on the switching state of the distribution network, information on the state of all remote and manually operated switches and line sections.

The switching state of all switches connected to MicroSCADA is updated using MicroSCADA station and control pictures. Updating can be done in MicroSCADA or by opstation and control pictures in WS by selecting the switch with the mouse. Switches can be remote operated real process objects or manually operated virtual process objects.

The state of the switches, which are not connected to MicroSCADAMicroSCADA real or virtual process objects), has to be updated using the dialog box of WS by

The topology of the network is defined by the state of the switches. Every change in the state of the switches (both in MicroSCADA and in WS) causes an update of the network topology on the screen. The new network topology is immediately displayed in the user interface. The topology of the network is displayed as feeders or as primary feeding stations using network colouring in

network window. The feeder topology colour settings are used in the network diagrams, station diagrams, and in the root points of the MicroSCADA station and control pictures.

If looped connections or unsupplied lines are found, they are immediately shown with an alarm and with special colours in the network window. The state of the switches is shown with the defined symbols of the network. Monitoring and topology management is made easier by using a function called trace (downstream colouring). A trace shows the area, which is fed, via a chosen line section.

The trace is then coloured with a warning colour in the network and diagram windows. The system provides checking of switching actions, which means that the checking of the connection o a loop or to an earthed network is made after selecting the switch in WS. If the closing of the

selected switch causes a loop connection or engaging to the earthed network, the alarm is given before opening the MicroSCADA station or control picture or the internal dialog box.


This chapter gives an overview of the functionality in the included modules. More information

The module base system includes component data management, network database,

Network topology management is based on the integration of DMS 600 and MicroSCADA. DMS 600 WS (Workstation) contains information on the switching state of the distribution network, i.e. information on the state of all remote and manually operated switches and line sections.

The switching state of all switches connected to MicroSCADA is updated using MicroSCADA station and control pictures. Updating can be done in MicroSCADA or by opening MicroSCADA station and control pictures in WS by selecting the switch with the mouse. Switches can be remote operated real process objects or manually operated virtual process objects.

The state of the switches, which are not connected to MicroSCADA (i.e. not defined as MicroSCADA real or virtual process objects), has to be updated using the dialog box of WS by

The topology of the network is defined by the state of the switches. Every change in the state of A and in WS) causes an update of the network topology on the

screen. The new network topology is immediately displayed in the user interface. The topology of the network is displayed as feeders or as primary feeding stations using network colouring in

network window. The feeder topology colour settings are used in the network diagrams, station diagrams, and in the root points of the MicroSCADA station and control pictures.

If looped connections or unsupplied lines are found, they are immediately shown to the operator with an alarm and with special colours in the network window. The state of the switches is shown with the defined symbols of the network. Monitoring and topology management is made

ng). A trace shows the area, which is

The trace is then coloured with a warning colour in the network and diagram windows. The system provides checking of switching actions, which means that the checking of the connection o a loop or to an earthed network is made after selecting the switch in WS. If the closing of the

selected switch causes a loop connection or engaging to the earthed network, the alarm is given e internal dialog box.



2.2 General Extensions

The General Extensions module includes MicroSCADA AIpresentation, field crew management, customer information with customer service support and map printing.

Customer information DMS 600 software contains customer serviceseveral criteria. The MV/LV substation and LV service point (if LVlocated on screen. Customers unsupplied in reaoutages can be listed, too. The customer dataexample MS Access import function (via ASCII text file or Excto create a linked table to use an external customer database

Map printing DMS 600 software contains versatile graphical printing properties. Database data together with geographical background maps gives plenty of alternatives to print out network diagrams,maps, substation diagrams and so on. 2.3 Extended data management

Extended data management makes it possible to expand the contents of network database. It is possible define additional data fields to existing object types and to add totally new object types with own symbols. Also any kind of doc The queries containing coordinate or node code data can be seen in graphical form in WS and Network Editor (NE). Graphical database queriesNE or MS Access can be used. By definitions opening MS Access reports and forms can be added to DMS 600 menu commands. The administrator of DMS 600 software defines the reports and forms using MS Access. 2.4 Network Analysis

Network analysis functions offer load flow and fault current calculations and protection analysis of radially operated and meshed networks. The generators are taken into account during the network analysis. Additionally, the distributed generattaken into account in the load flow calculations. The protection analysis function can analyse definite time-delay and inverse time type overcurrent relays. Also the medium voltage fuses are taken into account during protection analyvia resistor are supported in the protection analysis. Network analysis is used to define the electrical state of the distribution network in a Realor simulated network topology using network calccalculations. Calculations can also use measurement data provided by MicroSCADA. Manually updateable measurements can be used to model the separate load point, load of border switch or backup feeder. Load estimation means the correction of the feeders and substations loads calculated using static load data such that the loads of the feeders approximate the current


The General Extensions module includes MicroSCADA AI-measurement, alarm and warning presentation, field crew management, customer information with customer service support and

DMS 600 software contains customer service function where customers can be queried using several criteria. The MV/LV substation and LV service point (if LV-networks are included) can be located on screen. Customers unsupplied in real-time network state because of MVoutages can be listed, too. The customer data can be imported to network database

import function (via ASCII text file or Excel spreadsheetto create a linked table to use an external customer database via ODBC.

ontains versatile graphical printing properties. Database data together with geographical background maps gives plenty of alternatives to print out network diagrams,

and so on.

Extended data management

Extended data management makes it possible to expand the contents of network database. It is possible define additional data fields to existing object types and to add totally new object types with own symbols. Also any kind of document files can be attached to any node in the network.

The queries containing coordinate or node code data can be seen in graphical form in WS and Graphical database queries can be created using the functions of WS or

NE or MS Access can be used. By definitions opening MS Access reports and forms can be added to DMS 600 menu commands. The administrator of DMS 600 software defines the reports and forms using MS Access.

Network analysis functions offer load flow and fault current calculations and protection analysis of radially operated and meshed networks. The generators are taken into account during the network analysis. Additionally, the distributed generators and capacitors are taken into account in the load flow calculations. The protection analysis function can analyse

delay and inverse time type overcurrent relays. Also the medium voltage fuses are taken into account during protection analysis. The solid earthed networks and networks earthed via resistor are supported in the protection analysis.

Network analysis is used to define the electrical state of the distribution network in a Realor simulated network topology using network calculations, i.e. the load flow and fault current calculations. Calculations can also use measurement data provided by MicroSCADA. Manually updateable measurements can be used to model the separate load point, load of border switch

mation means the correction of the feeders and substations loads calculated using static load data such that the loads of the feeders approximate the current


measurement, alarm and warning presentation, field crew management, customer information with customer service support and

function where customers can be queried using networks are included) can be

time network state because of MV-network can be imported to network database using for

el spreadsheet). It is also possible

ontains versatile graphical printing properties. Database data together with geographical background maps gives plenty of alternatives to print out network diagrams, site

Extended data management makes it possible to expand the contents of network database. It is possible define additional data fields to existing object types and to add totally new object types

ument files can be attached to any node in the network.

The queries containing coordinate or node code data can be seen in graphical form in WS and can be created using the functions of WS or

NE or MS Access can be used. By definitions opening MS Access reports and forms can be added to DMS 600 menu commands. The administrator of DMS 600 software defines the

Network analysis functions offer load flow and fault current calculations and protection analysis of radially operated and meshed networks. The generators are taken into

ors and capacitors are taken into account in the load flow calculations. The protection analysis function can analyse

delay and inverse time type overcurrent relays. Also the medium voltage fuses are sis. The solid earthed networks and networks earthed

Network analysis is used to define the electrical state of the distribution network in a Real-time ulations, i.e. the load flow and fault current

calculations. Calculations can also use measurement data provided by MicroSCADA. Manually updateable measurements can be used to model the separate load point, load of border switch

mation means the correction of the feeders and substations loads calculated using static load data such that the loads of the feeders approximate the current



measurement of the feeder from MicroSCADA. The electrical state of the network can then be calculated as accurate as possible. The following network data is needed for calculation purposes during network analysis in WS: Distribution network data.

1. Electrical properties of conductors.2. Switching state of the network.3. Load data for load flow calculation4. Relay data for protection analysis.

Load data is needed for the load flow calculation. Load data can be entered and edited by using the load info forms, which are available for MV/LV substations. Relay data is used in protection analysis. It can be changed via the circuit breaker data forms. Load and relay data is saved as a part of the network database. The electrical properties of conductors are also stored in the network database. During simulations in DMS 600 topology can be changed. The load forecasting starts automatically every hour. It creates dynamic load curves for feeders and provides also shortfor secondary substation loads. The calculation The network topology is automatically updated and networks analysis executed after every switching state change, if the feature is not disabled by settings. Network calculation results can be seen as colours in the network window, reflecting voltage drops, detection ability for shortcircuit, three-phase short-circuit capacity, detection ability of earth fault and load levels. The results are shown as selected in the viewing settings. Warning level and alarm level used in presenting network analysis results when the calculated values exceed the corresponding settings for the limits. The representation of the calculation result depends on the userstate of a distribution network is changed periodically to keep the network near optimal state. Load changes, maintenance and service tasks together with faultfor changes in the switching state. All switching actions can be checked beforehand by using the simulation of WS. After changing the switching state, network analysis can be used to determine the electrical state of the distrorder to analyse the settings of protection relays or the influence of the network analysis settings (for example load modeling), changes to this data are made and analysis executed again. 2.5 Extended Load Modeling

Extended load modeling makes it possible to use load curves (profiles) to model the variation of secondary substation or customer load during the yearmodeling included in network analysis module. Additionally, Load Estimation using available current measurements from SCADA can be used to improve the network analysis accuracy and to form short-term forecasts for secondar


measurement of the feeder from MicroSCADA. The electrical state of the network can then be ted as accurate as possible.

The following network data is needed for calculation purposes during network analysis in WS:

Electrical properties of conductors. Switching state of the network. Load data for load flow calculation. Relay data for protection analysis.

Load data is needed for the load flow calculation. Load data can be entered and edited by using the load info forms, which are available for MV/LV substations. Relay data is used in protection

ged via the circuit breaker data forms. Load and relay data is saved as a part of the network database. The electrical properties of conductors are also stored in the

DMS 600 WS, the relay settings, load calculation methods, and network topology can be changed. The load forecasting starts automatically every hour. It creates dynamic load curves for feeders and provides also short-term (1 hour to 1 week) load forecasts for secondary substation loads. The calculation uses the latest MicroSCADA measurements).

The network topology is automatically updated and networks analysis executed after every switching state change, if the feature is not disabled by settings. Network calculation results can

e network window, reflecting voltage drops, detection ability for shortcircuit capacity, detection ability of earth fault and load levels. The

results are shown as selected in the viewing settings. Warning level and alarm level used in presenting network analysis results when the calculated values exceed the corresponding settings for the limits.

The representation of the calculation result depends on the user-defined settings. The switching state of a distribution network is changed periodically to keep the network near optimal state. Load changes, maintenance and service tasks together with fault situations also cause a need for changes in the switching state. All switching actions can be checked beforehand by using the simulation of WS. After changing the switching state, network analysis can be used to determine the electrical state of the distribution network with the changed network topology. In order to analyse the settings of protection relays or the influence of the network analysis settings (for example load modeling), changes to this data are made and analysis executed

ad Modeling

Extended load modeling makes it possible to use load curves (profiles) to model the variation of secondary substation or customer load during the year, in addition to the standard load modeling included in network analysis module. Additionally, Load Estimation using available current measurements from SCADA can be used to improve the network analysis accuracy and

term forecasts for secondary substation loads.


measurement of the feeder from MicroSCADA. The electrical state of the network can then be

The following network data is needed for calculation purposes during network analysis in WS:

Load data is needed for the load flow calculation. Load data can be entered and edited by using the load info forms, which are available for MV/LV substations. Relay data is used in protection

ged via the circuit breaker data forms. Load and relay data is saved as a part of the network database. The electrical properties of conductors are also stored in the

n methods, and network topology can be changed. The load forecasting starts automatically every hour. It creates

term (1 hour to 1 week) load forecasts uses the latest MicroSCADA measurements).

The network topology is automatically updated and networks analysis executed after every switching state change, if the feature is not disabled by settings. Network calculation results can

e network window, reflecting voltage drops, detection ability for short-circuit capacity, detection ability of earth fault and load levels. The

results are shown as selected in the viewing settings. Warning level and alarm level colours are used in presenting network analysis results when the calculated values exceed the

defined settings. The switching state of a distribution network is changed periodically to keep the network near optimal state.

situations also cause a need for changes in the switching state. All switching actions can be checked beforehand by using the simulation of WS. After changing the switching state, network analysis can be used to

ibution network with the changed network topology. In order to analyse the settings of protection relays or the influence of the network analysis settings (for example load modeling), changes to this data are made and analysis executed

Extended load modeling makes it possible to use load curves (profiles) to model the variation of in addition to the standard load

modeling included in network analysis module. Additionally, Load Estimation using available current measurements from SCADA can be used to improve the network analysis accuracy and



2.6 Operations planning

DMS 600 contains the functions for planning maintenance outages. The functionis started by defining the point and location of the maintenance outage. Also, the required breaking capacity of the switches is defined.remote and manually controlled switches is generated using the switching planning models. Beyond the automatic switching planning functions DMS 600 can be used to manuallycreate a switching sequence. A switchfunction can be edited, simulated and saved. In the later phase support for sequence execution and outage reporting is available The data contents of switching orders can be customized with customer speadditional approvals. Switch order document and other documents can be created using customer modified MS Word templates.

2.7 Parallel network views

It is possible to select network view independently in each program instance (workstation).user has possibility to create a new view by moving and hiding nodes and lines in the main view without inserting already existing data. For example a parallel schematic diagram (orthogonal schema) view can be created to make network operation clear aof objects can be seen on map using the geographic view. All views can use the real time network coloring and other features to manage the network state like the main view. 2.8 Reconfiguration

The reconfiguration function helplosses in existing load situation. The function is applicable for radial operated networks. The reconfiguration function searches for pairs of an open switch to close and closed switch to open in order to achieve maximum reduction of losses. The function offers two modes; optimization with all switches and optimization with only remote controlled switches. There is also possibility to freeze open points to be included to optimization. The resulstudied with interactive tool provided by the system. The real switching actions are made by the operator. 2.9 Fault Location

Fault management functions require the DMS 600 fault location license. The DMS 600 system can manage several faults at the same time. The number of simultaneous faults is The fault location function of WS deals with permanent feeder faults. In mfault location works only if the faulted feeder or an opened circuit breaker is in a radial branch. Busbar faults (i.e. there isn’t a feeder for an opened circuit breaker) are located at the same way as radial feeder faults. The fault distance calculation function calculates the fault distance of twocircuits and single or double phase to earth faults. The calculation requires fault current registration, for example at relays and data transfer from process via Micro


DMS 600 contains the functions for planning maintenance outages. The functionis started by defining the point and location of the maintenance outage. Also, the required breaking capacity of the switches is defined. Then, the switching sequence containing both remote and manually controlled switches is generated using the switching planning models.

Beyond the automatic switching planning functions DMS 600 can be used to manuallycreate a switching sequence. A switching sequence created in maintenance outage planning function can be edited, simulated and saved. In the later phase support for sequence execution

available.

The data contents of switching orders can be customized with customer speadditional approvals. Switch order document and other documents can be created using customer modified MS Word templates.

Parallel network views

It is possible to select network view independently in each program instance (workstation).user has possibility to create a new view by moving and hiding nodes and lines in the main view without inserting already existing data. For example a parallel schematic diagram (orthogonal schema) view can be created to make network operation clear and effective but exact locations of objects can be seen on map using the geographic view. All views can use the real time network coloring and other features to manage the network state like the main view.

The reconfiguration function helps to find an optimal switching state with minimal active power losses in existing load situation. The function is applicable for radial operated networks.

The reconfiguration function searches for pairs of an open switch to close and closed switch to in order to achieve maximum reduction of losses. The function offers two modes;

optimization with all switches and optimization with only remote controlled switches. There is also possibility to freeze open points to be included to optimization. The resulstudied with interactive tool provided by the system. The real switching actions are made by the

Fault management functions require the DMS 600 fault location license. The DMS 600 system can manage several faults at the same time. The number of simultaneous faults is The fault location function of WS deals with permanent feeder faults. In mfault location works only if the faulted feeder or an opened circuit breaker is in a radial branch. Busbar faults (i.e. there isn’t a feeder for an opened circuit breaker) are located at the same way

istance calculation function calculates the fault distance of two-circuits and single or double phase to earth faults. The calculation requires fault current registration, for example at relays and data transfer from process via Micro


DMS 600 contains the functions for planning maintenance outages. The function is started by defining the point and location of the maintenance outage. Also, the required

Then, the switching sequence containing both remote and manually controlled switches is generated using the switching planning models.

Beyond the automatic switching planning functions DMS 600 can be used to manually maintenance outage planning

function can be edited, simulated and saved. In the later phase support for sequence execution

The data contents of switching orders can be customized with customer specific actions like additional approvals. Switch order document and other documents can be created using

It is possible to select network view independently in each program instance (workstation). The user has possibility to create a new view by moving and hiding nodes and lines in the main view without inserting already existing data. For example a parallel schematic diagram (orthogonal

nd effective but exact locations of objects can be seen on map using the geographic view. All views can use the real time network coloring and other features to manage the network state like the main view.

s to find an optimal switching state with minimal active power losses in existing load situation. The function is applicable for radial operated networks.

The reconfiguration function searches for pairs of an open switch to close and closed switch to in order to achieve maximum reduction of losses. The function offers two modes;

optimization with all switches and optimization with only remote controlled switches. There is also possibility to freeze open points to be included to optimization. The results can easily be studied with interactive tool provided by the system. The real switching actions are made by the

Fault management functions require the DMS 600 fault location license. The DMS 600 system can manage several faults at the same time. The number of simultaneous faults is unlimited. The fault location function of WS deals with permanent feeder faults. In meshed networks the fault location works only if the faulted feeder or an opened circuit breaker is in a radial branch. Busbar faults (i.e. there isn’t a feeder for an opened circuit breaker) are located at the same way

- or three-phase short-circuits and single or double phase to earth faults. The calculation requires fault current registration, for example at relays and data transfer from process via MicroSCADA. Fault



location of short-circuits and earthin any of the networks. The possible fault locations along a feeder in which a fault has been happened are determined based on:

• Fault distancenecessary).

• Fault detector data.• Type of line sections (underground cable/overhead line).• Overload conditions for distribution transformer and cables.

2.10 Fault Isolation and Restoration Support

The isolation and restoration planning function offers support for planning of operations needed after feeder faults. The function handles only the operations, which can be carried out by remote control. The initial state of the function is the result of the fault locaThis means the faulted feeder and possible fault location based on distance calculation and fault detector data. The isolation planning isolates the located fault as soon as possible and at the same time causes as few disadvantages to the customers restore the supply as soon as possible to as many customers as possible during repairing of the isolated fault. The restoration planning takes into account technical constraints like possible overloading of cables or having too low voltage level. requires the definition of a fault locationfault is. The fault location can be based on the automatic fault locatiozone can be defined manually. The isolation and restoration planning is based on remote controlled switches. Switching sequence can then be executed using MicroSCADA. 2.11 Automatic Fault Isolation and Restoration

Isolation and restoration planning can be used to produce the switching sequence for automatic fault isolation and restoration. The function speed up the service restoration especially in the case of unmanned control center. The administrator of the system have a possibilitfunctionality on. If the functionality is not switched on fault isolation and restoration is handled by operator control actions. If the automatic functionality is turned on and the fault can be definitelylocated, WS generates the switching sequence and runs the automatic execution by MicroSCADA application. 2.12 Trouble Call Management

Trouble Call Management is used to handle customer complaints and fault notifications.Call Management uses the Disturbance Data Form to collect information aboutas the nature and location of the fault. The calls are visible in DMS 600 Workstation program both in a special window using tree control and on network map. The active calls in DMS 600


circuits and earth-faults based on the transferred fault detector data can be run

The possible fault locations along a feeder in which a fault has been happened are determined

Fault distance calculation (based on sequence representation if necessary). Fault detector data. Type of line sections (underground cable/overhead line).Overload conditions for distribution transformer and cables.

Fault Isolation and Restoration Support

and restoration planning function offers support for planning of operations needed after feeder faults. The function handles only the operations, which can be carried out by remote control. The initial state of the function is the result of the fault locaThis means the faulted feeder and possible fault location based on distance calculation and fault

The isolation planning isolates the located fault as soon as possible and at the same time causes as few disadvantages to the customers as possible. The restoration planning tries to restore the supply as soon as possible to as many customers as possible during repairing of the

The restoration planning takes into account technical constraints like possible bles or having too low voltage level. The safe isolation and restoration planning

the definition of a fault location so that it is known in which remote controllable zone the . The fault location can be based on the automatic fault location function, or the faulted

zone can be defined manually. The isolation and restoration planning is based on remote controlled switches. Switching sequence can then be executed using MicroSCADA.

Automatic Fault Isolation and Restoration

ration planning can be used to produce the switching sequence for automatic fault isolation and restoration. The function speed up the service restoration especially in the case of unmanned control center.

The administrator of the system have a possibility to set automatic fault isolation and restoration functionality on. If the functionality is not switched on fault isolation and restoration is handled by

If the automatic functionality is turned on and the fault can be definitelylocated, WS generates the switching sequence and runs the automatic execution by

Trouble Call Management

Trouble Call Management is used to handle customer complaints and fault notifications.Disturbance Data Form to collect information about

as the nature and location of the fault.

The calls are visible in DMS 600 Workstation program both in a special window using tree The active calls in DMS 600 Workstation can be managed with the


faults based on the transferred fault detector data can be run

The possible fault locations along a feeder in which a fault has been happened are determined

calculation (based on sequence representation if

Type of line sections (underground cable/overhead line). Overload conditions for distribution transformer and cables.

and restoration planning function offers support for planning of operations needed after feeder faults. The function handles only the operations, which can be carried out by remote control. The initial state of the function is the result of the fault location. This means the faulted feeder and possible fault location based on distance calculation and fault

The isolation planning isolates the located fault as soon as possible and at the same time as possible. The restoration planning tries to

restore the supply as soon as possible to as many customers as possible during repairing of the The restoration planning takes into account technical constraints like possible

isolation and restoration planning so that it is known in which remote controllable zone the

n function, or the faulted zone can be defined manually. The isolation and restoration planning is based on remote controlled switches. Switching sequence can then be executed using MicroSCADA.

ration planning can be used to produce the switching sequence for automatic fault isolation and restoration. The function speed up the service restoration especially in the

y to set automatic fault isolation and restoration functionality on. If the functionality is not switched on fault isolation and restoration is handled by

If the automatic functionality is turned on and the fault can be definitely located, WS generates the switching sequence and runs the automatic execution by

Trouble Call Management is used to handle customer complaints and fault notifications. Trouble Disturbance Data Form to collect information about the faults, such

The calls are visible in DMS 600 Workstation program both in a special window using tree Workstation can be managed with the



Disturbance Calls dialog. In DMS 600 Workstation only those active calls are shown, that are set to be visible. If the user has not set visible call classes, system default settings of visible call classes are used. 2.13 Outage Information Using Telephone Answering Machine

Many customer calls during the fault can take a lot of time from the control center personnel. DMS 600 WS has a function to control automatic telephone answering machine for informing the calling customer about the fault outages. The module works with fault location and a new message for the answering machine can be created automatically when fault location has been done. The message includes description of the area fed by the opened circuit breaker and can contain an estimate when the fault shall be repaired and supply restored. DMS 600 includes functionality to control the messages and incoming calls so that all daily tasks can be handled from DMS user interface. A separate hardware and software are needed machine itself. 2.14 Outage Information Using GSM Messages

DMS 600 WS has a function to send GSM messages about the outage to important customers automatically after the fault or manually in case of maintenance outages. GSM messages are used to inform the chosen important customers about the maintenance and fault outages. In case of fault the DMS can send automatically a message for selected important customers that were fed by the faulted feeder. This requires that fault analysis has been s In case of maintenance outages the customers on the outage area can be browsed from the database and a free text can be sent as advance information. 2.15 Outage Information using XML

DMS 600 creates XML-file containing information about active and planned outages containing information of outage Type (fault, maintenance, planned maintenance), start time, forecasted end time, description about the outage and MV/LV stations included in tis outage information sharing using Web applications or with other IT systems. 2.16 Outage Reporting and Statistics

The user can create outage reports for faults and maintenance outages and store them to the database. By making outage recan be calculated. If fault location and operations planning modules are included reporting is integrated to functionality on those modules. If low voltage networks module is included outage reports for LV-networks can be created, too. The main functions in the outage data management are:• LV outage data management• MV fault reporting • MV maintenance outage reporting• LV network outage reporting• Reclosing reporting


In DMS 600 Workstation only those active calls are shown, that are the user has not set visible call classes, system default settings of visible call

age Information Using Telephone Answering Machine

Many customer calls during the fault can take a lot of time from the control center personnel. DMS 600 WS has a function to control automatic telephone answering machine for informing

bout the fault outages. The module works with fault location and a new message for the answering machine can be created automatically when fault location has been done. The message includes description of the area fed by the opened circuit breaker and can contain an estimate when the fault shall be repaired and supply restored. DMS 600 includes functionality to control the messages and incoming calls so that all daily tasks can be handled from DMS user interface. A separate hardware and software are needed

Outage Information Using GSM Messages

DMS 600 WS has a function to send GSM messages about the outage to important customers automatically after the fault or manually in case of maintenance outages. GSM messages are

to inform the chosen important customers about the maintenance and fault outages.

In case of fault the DMS can send automatically a message for selected important customers that were fed by the faulted feeder. This requires that fault analysis has been s

In case of maintenance outages the customers on the outage area can be browsed from the database and a free text can be sent as advance information.

using XML

file containing information about active and planned outages containing information of outage Type (fault, maintenance, planned maintenance), start time, forecasted end time, description about the outage and MV/LV stations included in the outage. Typical use is outage information sharing using Web applications or with other IT systems.

Outage Reporting and Statistics

The user can create outage reports for faults and maintenance outages and store them to the database. By making outage reports key figures like annual average outage time per customer can be calculated. If fault location and operations planning modules are included reporting is integrated to functionality on those modules. If low voltage networks module is included outage

networks can be created, too.

The main functions in the outage data management are: LV outage data management

MV maintenance outage reporting LV network outage reporting


In DMS 600 Workstation only those active calls are shown, that are the user has not set visible call classes, system default settings of visible call

Many customer calls during the fault can take a lot of time from the control center personnel. DMS 600 WS has a function to control automatic telephone answering machine for informing

bout the fault outages. The module works with fault location and a new message for the answering machine can be created automatically when fault location has been done. The message includes description of the area fed by the opened circuit breaker and can contain an estimate when the fault shall be repaired and supply restored. DMS 600 includes functionality to control the messages and incoming calls so that all daily tasks can be handled from DMS user interface. A separate hardware and software are needed for the answering

DMS 600 WS has a function to send GSM messages about the outage to important customers automatically after the fault or manually in case of maintenance outages. GSM messages are

to inform the chosen important customers about the maintenance and fault outages.

In case of fault the DMS can send automatically a message for selected important customers that were fed by the faulted feeder. This requires that fault analysis has been successful.

In case of maintenance outages the customers on the outage area can be browsed from the

file containing information about active and planned outages containing information of outage Type (fault, maintenance, planned maintenance), start time, forecasted

he outage. Typical use is outage information sharing using Web applications or with other IT systems.

The user can create outage reports for faults and maintenance outages and store them to the ports key figures like annual average outage time per customer

can be calculated. If fault location and operations planning modules are included reporting is integrated to functionality on those modules. If low voltage networks module is included outage


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• Retrieval of customer and MV/LV station specific outage data 2.17 AMI/AMR/AMM integration

MicroSCADA Pro DMS 600 can be integrated into Infrastructure/Automatic Meter Management/Automatic Meter Reading) systems. This enables the use of the communication and device infrastructure created mainly for energy metering to also remotely monitor low voltage networks. The monitoring can include receiving spontaneous alarms regarding network faults and voltage violations, as well as reading measurement when exact data is needed. DMS 600 combines information from several customerpoints and can infer, for example, a probably blown fuse in the LV network. DMS 600 uses aand, as a result, can receive events close model) messages is possible and preferred. The DMS 600 user interface can show alarms grouped by the customer's MV/LV substation.The following are examples of • Blown fuse • Zero conductor broken • Rotation error • Medium voltage conductor broken• Under voltage alert • Over voltage alert • Under voltage trip • Over voltage trip DMS 600 can be configured to include only a part of the alarms when all of them arenot available in the used metering system. The alarms are visible also as blinking symbolsthe network map, and they can be forwarded to the MicroSCADA Pro SYS 600 alarmlists. 2.18 DXF import for network data

DXF import for network data, initially exported fDMS 600 Network Editor's basic functionality.routes and symbol blocks to be importedline sections and nodes are imported directly into DMS 600 network model. In addition to DXF format, also the AutoCAD's DWG format is able to use in DXFimport function. The DMS 600 DXF Import Tool, launched from NE, uses DXF and DWG formats. 2.19 Distributed hierarchical systems

The system can have regional/local control centers with the main control center. Includes distributed control areas with local SCADA systems and separated network model areas with support for LAN/WAN network breaks. Each control area c


customer and MV/LV station specific outage data

AMR/AMM integration

MicroSCADA Pro DMS 600 can be integrated into AMI/AMM/AMR (AAutomatic Meter Management/Automatic Meter Reading) systems. This enables

mmunication and device infrastructure created mainly for energy metering to also remotely monitor low voltage networks. The monitoring can include receiving spontaneous alarms regarding network faults and voltage violations, as well as reading measurement

DMS 600 combines information from several customerpoints and can infer, for example, a probably blown fuse in the LV network. DMS 600 uses a fast interface to the and, as a result, can receive events close to real-time. In this interface using

is possible and preferred.

The DMS 600 user interface can show alarms grouped by the customer's MV/LV substation.examples of the supported alarm types.

• Medium voltage conductor broken

DMS 600 can be configured to include only a part of the alarms when all of them aree in the used metering system. The alarms are visible also as blinking symbols

the network map, and they can be forwarded to the MicroSCADA Pro SYS 600 alarm

DXF import for network data

DXF import for network data, initially exported from 3rd party GIS system, is DMS 600 Network Editor's basic functionality. The user is able to define the DXF layers, line routes and symbol blocks to be imported into the DMS 600 database. All the desired MV/LV the

imported directly into DMS 600 network model.

In addition to DXF format, also the AutoCAD's DWG format is able to use in DXFimport function. The DMS 600 DXF Import Tool, launched from NE, uses

hierarchical systems

The system can have regional/local control centers with the main control center. Includes distributed control areas with local SCADA systems and separated network model areas with support for LAN/WAN network breaks. Each control area can have several network model areas.


AMM/AMR (Advanced Metering Automatic Meter Management/Automatic Meter Reading) systems. This enables

mmunication and device infrastructure created mainly for energy metering to also remotely monitor low voltage networks. The monitoring can include receiving spontaneous alarms regarding network faults and voltage violations, as well as reading measurement values

DMS 600 combines information from several customerpoints and can infer, for example, a to the AMI/AMR system

In this interface using IEC 61968-9 (CIM

The DMS 600 user interface can show alarms grouped by the customer's MV/LV substation.

DMS 600 can be configured to include only a part of the alarms when all of them are e in the used metering system. The alarms are visible also as blinking symbols on

the network map, and they can be forwarded to the MicroSCADA Pro SYS 600 alarm and event

rom 3rd party GIS system, is included in the The user is able to define the DXF layers, line

into the DMS 600 database. All the desired MV/LV the imported directly into DMS 600 network model.

In addition to DXF format, also the AutoCAD's DWG format is able to use in DXF import function. The DMS 600 DXF Import Tool, launched from NE, uses libraries able to read

The system can have regional/local control centers with the main control center. Includes distributed control areas with local SCADA systems and separated network model areas with

an have several network model areas.


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The user can load to the program memory only the operationally needed network areas. The areas are defined using a geographical tool. 2.20 HSB support

In Hot-stand-by systems Server Application is in switchnewly hot application computer and Workstations change their communication to this server. HSB support is needed in HSBavailability for DMS 600 applications. 2.21 Low voltage networks

The network modeling can be extended to LV (0.4 kV) networks. Selected LVseparately loaded from database. After change to low voltage network it is active network type and the medium voltage network is presented dimmed in network winnetworks are included it is possible to manage the switch states and topology, see service points with customer information and create outage reports for LV outages. 2.22 GPS Support

GPS device can be used to collect coordinate data (waywaypoints can be loaded to DMS Network Editor and used in network editing to have the network in correct coordinates. The GPS waypoints are stored using WGS84 datum, in latitude/longitude format.

Continuous locating function shows the real time location of the GPS device connected to a laptop computer, carried by a field crew. When continuous locating is in use the defined zoom level is maintained but the view is automatically panned (moved) so that the location can be seen on screen. By using the continuous locating it is easier to find routes and network components like switches or transformers. The continuous locating function supports both WGS84 and national map datums. 2.23 Switching State Document

Switching state document is a colored graphical representation of the whole distribution network above the geographical background map. Document can be used for example in intranet or internet to inform about the real time switching state of the distribution network. The documencontains numbers of unsupplied MV/LV stations and customers. If telephone answering machine interface is in use it includes textual descriptions of outage areas. The document can be created and updated automatically by a defined interval (in minutes) or manually. With fault location module the document can be updated automatically when a new fault happens. The function creates html file (.htm) and MS Word document. The Word documents are named using the current date and time and these arenable browsing and analyzing historical situations.


The user can load to the program memory only the operationally needed network areas. The areas are defined using a geographical tool.

by systems Server Application is in switch-over automaticalnewly hot application computer and Workstations change their communication to this server. HSB support is needed in HSB-systems to follow the MicroSCADA application and provide high availability for DMS 600 applications.

networks

The network modeling can be extended to LV (0.4 kV) networks. Selected LVseparately loaded from database. After change to low voltage network it is active network type and the medium voltage network is presented dimmed in network windows. When low voltage networks are included it is possible to manage the switch states and topology, see service points with customer information and create outage reports for LV outages.

GPS device can be used to collect coordinate data (waypoints) from the terrain. The GPS waypoints can be loaded to DMS Network Editor and used in network editing to have the network in correct coordinates. The GPS waypoints are stored using WGS84 datum, in

tion shows the real time location of the GPS device connected to a laptop computer, carried by a field crew. When continuous locating is in use the defined zoom level is maintained but the view is automatically panned (moved) so that the location can be

en on screen. By using the continuous locating it is easier to find routes and network components like switches or transformers. The continuous locating function supports both WGS84 and national map datums.

Switching State Document

t is a colored graphical representation of the whole distribution network above the geographical background map. Document can be used for example in intranet or internet to inform about the real time switching state of the distribution network. The documencontains numbers of unsupplied MV/LV stations and customers. If telephone answering machine interface is in use it includes textual descriptions of outage areas. The document can be created and updated automatically by a defined interval (in minutes) or manually. With fault location module the document can be updated automatically when a new fault happens. The function creates html file (.htm) and MS Word document. The Word documents are named using the current date and time and these are left to a server directory to enable browsing and analyzing historical situations.


The user can load to the program memory only the operationally needed network areas. The

over automatically transferred to the newly hot application computer and Workstations change their communication to this server.

systems to follow the MicroSCADA application and provide high

The network modeling can be extended to LV (0.4 kV) networks. Selected LV-networks are separately loaded from database. After change to low voltage network it is active network type

dows. When low voltage networks are included it is possible to manage the switch states and topology, see service points with customer information and create outage reports for LV outages.

points) from the terrain. The GPS waypoints can be loaded to DMS Network Editor and used in network editing to have the network in correct coordinates. The GPS waypoints are stored using WGS84 datum, in

tion shows the real time location of the GPS device connected to a laptop computer, carried by a field crew. When continuous locating is in use the defined zoom level is maintained but the view is automatically panned (moved) so that the location can be

en on screen. By using the continuous locating it is easier to find routes and network components like switches or transformers. The continuous locating function supports both

t is a colored graphical representation of the whole distribution network above the geographical background map. Document can be used for example in intranet or internet to inform about the real time switching state of the distribution network. The document contains numbers of unsupplied MV/LV stations and customers. If telephone answering machine interface is in use it includes textual descriptions of outage areas. The document can be created and updated automatically by a defined interval (in minutes) or it can be created manually. With fault location module the document can be updated automatically when a new fault happens. The function creates html file (.htm) and MS Word document. The Word

e left to a server directory to


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2.24 DMS 600 functional module dependency

The picture above presents the available main modules and their dependencies to other modules. 3 Hardware requirements

DMS 600 uses standard PC Computers with 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 operating system. DMS 600 supports also 64-bit versions of Server 2008 and Windows 7 operating systemsrequired memory depends of network size. Additionally, if terminal services are used the amount of needed memory on the server depends on the amount of sessions and program instances running on the server at the same time. 4 System interfaces

Data exchange to other systems like GIS and CIS have been done by many ways. Alternative ways include text files as data transfer files, relational database connections using ODBC or Microsoft component technology DCOM. The transfer files have been used for batch data transfer every now and then while ODBC and DCOM provide on(IEC 61968-13) can also be used to transfer network data to DMS 600. On-line data connection to an existing SCADA system can be implemented using many standard protocols like IEC87


DMS 600 functional module dependency

The picture above presents the available main modules and their dependencies to other

Hardware requirements

tandard PC Computers with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 operating system. DMS 600

bit versions of Server 2008 and Windows 7 operating systemsemory depends of network size. Additionally, if terminal services are used the

amount of needed memory on the server depends on the amount of sessions and program instances running on the server at the same time.

ystems like GIS and CIS have been done by many ways. Alternative ways include text files as data transfer files, relational database connections using ODBC or Microsoft component technology DCOM. The transfer files have been used for batch data

ery now and then while ODBC and DCOM provide on-line connection.) can also be used to transfer network data to DMS 600.

line data connection to an existing SCADA system can be implemented using many standard protocols like IEC870-5-101 (and -104) or ELCOM-90 (TASE.1) or by using OPC DA


The picture above presents the available main modules and their dependencies to other

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 operating system. DMS 600

bit versions of Server 2008 and Windows 7 operating systems. The amount of emory depends of network size. Additionally, if terminal services are used the

amount of needed memory on the server depends on the amount of sessions and program

ystems like GIS and CIS have been done by many ways. Alternative ways include text files as data transfer files, relational database connections using ODBC or Microsoft component technology DCOM. The transfer files have been used for batch data

line connection. CIM model

line data connection to an existing SCADA system can be implemented using many or by using OPC DA.

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