CGDS - Substation Workbench Release 1.0 Designer Role User Guide
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CGDS - Substation Workbench Release 1.0
Designer Role User GuideCGDS - Substation Workbench Release 1.0
Substation Workbench Designer Role
The Designer Role Compared to Other Roles
Logging Into the CGDS Designer Role
Opening the Network Design Wizard
Opening the SCL File Group and Version Selection Window
Selecting the SCL File Version
Adding an SCL File and its Versions
Exposing the IED Association List
Creating and Displaying the Network Topology
Using The Toolbar Command Group
Network Traffic Reporting (Graphical Representation)
Network Traffic Reporting (Table Form)
Obtaining an IED's MAC Address
Enabling the IED Packet Decoder
Obtaining Remote VLAN Information
Obtaining Information on Host Performance
Discovering the Information Path
Performing an Auto Bay Generation
Binding an SCL Version to a Model
Finding Differences Between SCL Files
Exporting a Network Configuration Using XML Format
Setting the Style for IEDs In The Network
CGDS - Substation Workbench Release 1.0
Designer Role User Guide
Revised: June 18, 2013OL-29888-01CGDS - Substation Workbench Release 1.0
Substation Workbench Designer Role
The Designer role in CGDS - Substation Workbench has the capabilities needed to create and monitor the networks and equipment accessible to the software. This monitoring can be "read-only," in that the user who accesses Substation Workbench in the Designer role can observe outputs and connections, but it is also "read/write," in that the Designer role givers the user the opportunity to create, influence, and change these systems.
The Designer role allows a user to observing the behavior of a certain substation or network design.
The Designer role also allows the user to make changes in a network configuration, or create new interfaces to switches and other equipment.
This section of this CGDS - Substation Workbench is designed to overview the capabilities of a user with Designer role abilities.
The Designer Role Compared to Other Roles
We can clarify this role by comparing it to a role with greater access, such as the Manager or Administrator roles. For example, a user in the Manager role can safeguard new models from experimentation by Designer role users to avoid unwanted changes.
Logging Into the CGDS Designer Role
Use the CGDS login screen to sign into the CGDS - Substation Workbench. Enter your assigned User Name in the User name text field. Enter your assigned password in the password text field.
Note
If you have forgotten your user name or password, contact your CGDS administrator.
Figure 1
The CGDS - Substation Workbench Login Screen
Creating A New Model
Use the Model Creation window to develop a model in the Administrator mode.
Click My Models, and when the popup appears, click New.
Figure 2
The Model Creation Page
This will expose the Network Design Wizard.
Opening the Network Design Wizard
Click on the Network Design Wizard.
Figure 3
Accessing the Network Design Wizard
Clicking on the Network Design Wizard will open the SCL file group and its version selection window.
Opening the SCL File Group and Version Selection Window
Using the Network Design Wizard allows the user to select a specific version or a model from a desired working group.
Figure 4
The Network Design Wizard
Selecting the SCL File Version
Model groups and versions are available from the pulldown menus.
Figure 5 The SCL File Setup Screen Allows Version Selection
Click the Add new SCL file button if the desired version is not available, or a new version is desired
This will expose the SCL Version Controller window.
Adding an SCL File and its Versions
The user can select an SCL file and see the available versions.
.Figure 6
The SCL Version Controller
By clicking the Add Version button in the Version Control section, the Add a new version window will open.
A progress bar will indicate the progress of the version creation.
Figure 7
New Version Creation In Progress
When the process completes, the new version appears in the Version list.
Figure 8
Version Controller Populated With Newly Created Version
The user can now select one of the versions and proceed to the Template Selection window.
Selecting a Template
When the user selects a template, the network devices in the template will display in the Select Network Device window.
The topology can also be declared as either a ring or a star.
Figure 9
The Select Network Devices window
The Add button will also allow users to specify network devices.
Adding a Network Device
The user can add network devices after selecting a Template, by using the Add button.
The Select button allows a user to select a voltage level for the device.
Figure 10
Adding Network Devices
Editing Switch Details
There are many possible switches in a substation network. The Switch Information window allows the user to specify which switch to use in a desired position.
Figure 11
The Switch Selection Window
Deleting a Switch
The Network Devices window also allows the user to remove switches from the network.
Figure 12
Selecting A Switch To Remove It From The Network
After the correct switches are in place, the user can associate them to the various IEDs in the network.
At this point, the user is asked to confirm the switch deletion by clicking the Yes button.
Clicking the Next button will advance to the screen for IED association.
Associating an IED
The user can select an IED to add to the network by using the IED Type control.
After adding network device(s), click on Next to go to the IED Association window.
Figure 13
The IED Association Window
Entering the IED type and clicking on the Add button will open IED Association Control.
Configuring IED Ports
In the IEC61850 IED Association control page, the user can enter details about each IED in the network.
When the details are complete for a given device, enter the selections into the database by clicking the Add button.
When all the IEDs have been configured, clear the check box on the Don't close the window and continue to add control. Then click the Add button.
Figure 14
Configuring The IED Association
As each IED is configured by selecting the options and clicking the Add button, the IED will be associated with the selected switch.Figure 15
Entering IED Information And Associating With A Switch
Exposing the IED Association List
As each IED is associated, it will be added to the Association List.
Figure 16
IED Association List
Clicking on Next will advance the program to the VLAN information window.
VLAN Information Window
As VLANs are populated, details appear in the VLAN Information window.
Figure 17
The VLAN Information Window
Network Design Wizard Summary
The Network Design Summary Wizard presents a compact display of settings made during a session.
Figure 18
The Network Design Wizard Summary Window
The summary window will display the network topology and associated network devices.
If the data is in line with expectations, click the Finish button. This will generate an interactive network topology.
Creating and Displaying the Network Topology
The Network Topology window displays a diagram of the network. Each item is interactive and will reveal data when it is clicked with the mouse.
Figure 19
The Network Topology Display
Using The Toolbar Command Group
The next few steps require the user to focus on the Control group in the CGDS Toolbar at the top of the screen.
Figure 20
The Control Group on the CGDS Toolbar
Save the Network Command
The Save Network control records an image of the network and associated information.
Figure 21
The Saved Network and Network Information System
Validate Network Command
The Validate Network command examines network connectivity and reports which devices are valid and which are unreachable.
The report is presented at the bottom of the screen in the Description field.
Figure 22
The Validate Network Command
Network Traffic Reporting (Graphical Representation)
The Network Traffic tool evaluates the traffic in the substation network and reports findings by type and volume. The report is available in graphical and tabular form. The icon in the lower right corner of each pane switches the display from one presentation to another.
Figure 23
Network Traffic Summary (Graphical Display)
Network Traffic Reporting (Table Form)
Figure 24
Network Traffic Summary (Tabular Display)
Obtaining an IED's MAC Address
The Get IED MAC command is used to discover the Media Access Control address assigned to IEDs.
Figure 25
The Get MAC Address Tool
Enabling the IED Packet Decoder
Enable the IED Packet Decoder to open the GOOSE messages in the network.
Figure 26
Packet Decoder Tool
Obtaining Remote VLAN Information
The Get Remote VLAN command scans the network for VLAN addresses and port information.
Figure 27
The Get Remote VLAN Tool
Obtaining VLAN Information
The network topology display is interactive and can present the user with much useful information.
Select a switch with the mouse and then right-click it to open the VLAN information.
Figure 28
Obtaining VLAN Information By Clicking The Mouse
Obtaining Information on Host Performance
The user can select an IED and right-click on to open these options:
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Figure 29
The Host Performance Display
Value Analysis
Analysis of network data using the Value Analysis tool.
Figure 30
The Value Analysis Window
Discovering the Information Path
Information about the connections between network elements can be discovered by right-clicking various elements in the network. Use the context menus that arise to navigate.
Figure 31
Information Discovery Along the Information Path
The Signal Matrix
The Signal Matrix Display presents a table view of which user is connected to which resource.
Figure 32
The Signal Matrix Connection Mapping System
Displaying the Network Tree
Network Tree information is displayed in a pod on the left side of the user's screen (default point).
Figure 33
The Network Tree Display
Displaying the SCL Tree
The SCL Tree display presents a graphical view of all network devices.
Figure 34
The SCL Tree Display
Performing an Auto Bay Generation
A "Bay" is an important concept in substation design. Compiling the information into "Bays" allows the user to notice efficiency and plant design issues that might not be immediately obvious. It also efficiently categorizes the network information for many devices. The AutoBay feature is addressed by first clicking the View menu and then clicking the AutoBay command.
Figure 35
The AutoBay Feature
The confirmation popup will create the Bay View. Click the OK button.Creating a Bay View
A Bay View shows large amounts of network information.
Zooming in will allow the detailed information on the map to be displayed clearly.
Figure 36
A Bay View Shows Information About Individual Network Items
Changing User Information
The Designer role has the ability to modify user information.
Access this capability under the Settings tab on the CGDS - Substation Workbench user interface. Then scroll down to User. The User Info window will pop up.
Use this tool to define the user name and password. This tool will also define the role of each user.
Figure 37
The User Info Tool Allows The Creation of User Names, Passwords, and Roles
Changing the User Password
To change a user's password, first click the Change Password button in the User Info window.
Next, type in the user's old password in the Old Password text field.
Type a new password in the New Password text field. Confirm the new password by typing it again in the Confirm Password field.
Figure 38
The Change Password Dialog Box
Binding an SCL Version to a Model
At some point, the SCL data must be merged into a model. This process is called "binding."
Access the Binding tool by looking under the Others tab on the CGDS - Substation Workbench User Interface. Scroll down until you encounter the Bind command.
This will open the Version Bind dialog box. Use this box to perform bindings.
Access the correct version by adjusting the Group Selector tool and the Bind Version Selector tool.
You can also enter descriptions and details.
Use the Bind and Unbind tools to complete or abandon the binding process.
Figure 39
The Version Bind Dialog Box Allows Creation and Abandoning Binds
Finding Differences Between SCL Files
There are occasions when it is necessaryl to determine differences between SCL Files. Use the SCL File Difference Command for this function.
Highlight two SCL files, and run the tool. Differences between the two will be summarized in a table.
Figure 40
Comparing Two SCL files To Detect Differences Between Them
Exporting a Network Configuration Using XML Format
The SCLs used in CGDS - Substation Workbench and companion products can be shared with other users, even if those users are not in the same facility. This is done by using the Export command.
Export creates an XML version of network configuration, which can be shared with others.
Figure 41
The Export Configuration Command
Setting the Style for IEDs In The Network
Use the user interface View command , followed by the Style Set command, to access the tools you need to customize the appearance of an IED in your network.
User can change the device size, color, and symbol, and apply this to the model.
In CGDS - Substation Workbench Release 1.0, the style settings apply only to IEDs.
Figure 42
The Style Setting Tool for Network Objects
This completes the configuration of the Designer role of CGDS - Substation Workbench.
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