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  • Page 1 POWERSOFT INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setpoint on the contractual power ....................47 (PWS-T )..................49 ARIFF CONFIGURATION ARIFF MODULE 5.5.1 The tariff information..........................49 5.5.2 Modification of the tariffs ........................50 (PWS-B )....................52 OSTS ESTIMATION ILL MODULE 5.6.1 Cost calculation............................52 5.6.2 Graph of the daily costs........................53 PowerSoft – Instruction manual...
  • Page 3 Graphical structure..........................57 5.8.3 Operations.............................57 (PWS-W EB )....................63 ERVER MODUILE 5.9.1 The toolbar and the modules......................64 5.9.2 Exporting a table on Excel.........................67 5.10 (PWS- )..................70 UTOMATIC MAILING MAIL MODULE 5.10.1 E-mail parameters..........................70 5.10.2 E-mail scheduler ..........................71 PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    PowerSoft INTRODUCTION PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 5: Why Power Soft

    PowerSoft is a sophisticated data acquisition and processing system developed to satisfy these requirements and to supply a very flexible but easy-to-use Energy management tool.

  • Page 6: Features

    PowerSoft EATURES PowerSoft is modular software consisting of a main core (which includes the data acquisition and database functions) and of a series of optional modules that allows adding different features to satisfy different requirements or to solve specific applications.

  • Page 7: General Specifications

    PowerSoft ENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PowerSoft is an analysis platform suitable for Win98, 98SE, 2000 and XP, which has been specifically developed to interface, by means of the Modbus protocol (RTU and TCP/IP), the Carlo Gavazzi products for Energy Management. The system is composed by a main module (called “core”) and by a series of modules, some of which are included in the base package (ordering code “POWERSOFT”).
  • Page 8 Active alarm/Alarm and Events (included in the base package “PowerSoft”): an active alarms window (that automatically pops up in any case of alarm) advises the user if a set point has been exceeded or if a communication error is present; it allows the qualified users to acknowledge the selected alarm.
  • Page 9 Web-server (optional module “PWS-Web”): the web-server module allows to remotely accessing PowerSoft, using a standard browser without additional licenses, in order to access all the real-time information and historical data.

  • Page 10: Installing Powersoft

    PowerSoft 2 INSTALLING POWERSOFT PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 11: System Requirements

    PowerSoft YSTEM REQUIREMENTS PowerSoft needs of the following minimum requirements: Processor: Pentium II 400 RAM: 256 Mb Hard disk: 100 Mb free Monitor: 1024x768 Windows 98 / NT 4 / 2000 / XP (preferable XP) PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 12: Installation

    The navigation through the installation program is carried out by means of the “Next”, “Back”, or “Cancel” keys respectively to proceed, recede, or exit the program and therefore not installing PowerSoft... After a successful installation, a new entry on the “Start”/“Program” menu is available; it includes the link to PowerSoft, the Configurator and to the relevant uninstalling program.

  • Page 13: The First Powersoft Start - Up

    PowerSoft HE FIRST OWERSOFT START The first time Powersoft is launched, an access code is required. The code depends on the optional modules bought by the user. This window asks for the code after the first start-up To get the proper access code, the software supplier or distributor is to be contacted, communicating him the access key provided by the software itself (in the above example, see the picture, it is “HPKIFDCN”).

  • Page 14: Users And Passwords

    Level: User These default users can access all the PowerSoft functions (according to the relevant level, see below) but, for safety reasons, it is suggested to create at least a new “Administrator” user (or more of them and the required simple “Users”= and then delete both the default users.

  • Page 15: Operating Powersoft

    PowerSoft 3 OPERATING POWERSOFT PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 16: Menu Bar

    DIT MENU It includes the “Language” submenu that allows changing the language of the menus, windows and messages of PowerSoft. Only a logged-in user (User or administrator level) can change the language. Once the language is selected, a message informs the user that the modifications are available only after the next launch of the software.

  • Page 17: The Scheduler Menu

    The available variables are grouped in three categories: Powers and power factors Voltages and Currents Other variables PowerSoft – Instruction manual...
  • Page 18 The variable of more than one group can be shown at the same time, just dragging the relevant group boxes until the desired size is obtained. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...
  • Page 19 The event has a different colour according to its status: red if the alarm is active but not acknowledged, yellow if the alarm is active and acknowledged, and white if the alarm is not active but acknowledged. The alarms which are neither PowerSoft – Instruction manual...
  • Page 20 PC alarm bell in case of alarm. This signalling is active until the user silences it with the relevant button. The Active alarm window can be accessed double clicking on the status bar, as shown in the picture: PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 21: The Modules Menu

    3.1.6 ODULES MENU This menu allows using the different modules of PowerSoft: each entry corresponds to a module. The enabled modules depend on the modules which have been purchased and on the access level of the user. A detailed description of each module is available in the relevant chapter of this manual.

  • Page 22: The Status Bar

    LED that at least one instrument in not correctly communicating. Double clicking on the icon, the active alarm window appears. 5) A bar indicating the progress of any process. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 23: The Synoptic

    Setpoint Communication alarm error In addition, the synoptic pages can include the status of maximum two digital inputs per instrument: a square LED is green or red according to the input status. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 24: The Instrument Real Time Page

    The centre of the page shows the real-time data in different formats. Up to four sections (according to the instrument model and to its programming) are available: Indicators, Variables, Inputs/Outputs, Fresnell. The following paragraphs explain each single section. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 25: Analogue Indicators

    (yellow band, “down” type alarm). The minimum and maximum values reached by the variable from the previous recording (variable data log on the hard disk) are shown by means of two amber indicators, close to the scale. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 26: Variables

    This section shows the status of the digital inputs and the digital output of the selected instrument. This section is available if the instrument is equipped with the proper hardware and if the inputs/output are properly set in the configuration process. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 27: Fresnell

    NOTE: PowerSoft can manage only one digital output per instrument (the first one, or the first of slot D, in case of a modular instrument). This output is to be set as “REM”...
  • Page 28 PowerSoft PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 29: Software Safety

    PowerSoft 4 SOFTWARE SAFETY PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 30: Safety Levels

    Considering the different operations that can be performed both on the software and on the installation by means of PowerSoft, it is necessary to assign to each possible user a different access level. Each user is to be provided with a different password according to the allowed access level.

  • Page 31: Login

    PowerSoft OGIN To access the PowerSoft functions, it is necessary to be logged in by entering the user name and relevant password. To access the login window, choose the Login menu and the Login entry, or press the F2 key. The Users entry is disabled until the login is carried out.

  • Page 32: Exit

    PowerSoft, even after a log out, continues to: poll the meters, store the desired values on the database, control the variable set points, send the automatic e- mails, etc... To shut down PowerSoft, the current user is to be logged in as Administrator.

  • Page 33: Creating A New User

    The new user and its access level are added in the list on the left. 4.5.2 ELETING A USER To delete an existing user: Choose Login, then Users, to get the above window. Select the user to be deleted on the list on the left. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...
  • Page 34 PowerSoft Click on the “Delete” button and choose “Yes” when the system asks for the confirmation. Pay attention, because this operation cannot be undone. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 35: Additional Modules

    PowerSoft 5 ADDITIONAL MODULES PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 36: Introduction

    PowerSoft NTRODUCTION Some functions of PowerSoft are implemented in additional modules which are integrated in the main core of the software. No module is needed to PowerSoft, but each module simply adds some features. Some modules are included in the base package, some others are optional.

  • Page 37: Analytical Trends

    For this purpose, each column has on the top right of the first row, a proper button clicking on which the variable dialogue box appears. In the dialogue box it is possible to select: the variable and the PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 38: Predefined Trends

    For each instrument, selectable in the upper box, a number of predefined combinations of variables can be selected. The chosen variables of the instrument are displayed with reference to the time period set in the relevant square. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...
  • Page 39 PowerSoft NOTE: other predefined trends can be added to the system. Please contact the supplier for the relevant instructions. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 40: Graphical Trends

    In the legend the name of the variable, the relevant instrument, and the value (with the engineering unit) which is pointed by the mouse cursor in PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 41: Creating A Report (Trend)

    5.3.2 REATING A REPORT TREND The first step to create a report is to select the (up to 4) variables to be shown in the table. For this purpose, the cross-shaped buttons on the PowerSoft – Instruction manual...
  • Page 42 To change the base date, the two arrows can be used. They increase or decrease the actual date respectively by 1, 7, or 31 days according to the selected time period. The trends of the selected variables are now displayed in the graph area. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 43: Predefined Trends

    The rectangle identified in this way represents the part of the graph that will be enlarged. To return back to the original graph, press the unzoom button on the very right of the tool bar. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 44: Exporting The Trends

    Once a new colour is chosen, the system automatically changes the trend colour. 5.3.5 XPORTING THE TRENDS Every graph can be exported as a file or printed. The relevant buttons are available in the bottom left area. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...
  • Page 45 PowerSoft The graphs can be exported: in wmf format (windows media format), that is a vectorial format in 24-bit bmp format PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 46: Setpoint Configuration (Pws-Alarm Module )

    (red). If HW is enabled and in case of alarm, the digital output of the relevant instrument (the first one, or the first one of slot D, in case of modular instrument) is activated. This output is to be set as “REM” directly on the instrument. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 47: Setpoint On The Contractual Power

    On the bottom of the window, it is possible to configure an alarm based on the contractual powers (depending on the current tariff). The contractual powers are to be set in the Tariff Management module (PWS-Tariff). PowerSoft – Instruction manual...
  • Page 48 When the actual tariff varies, the setpoint changes proportionally. If for example the new contractual power is 220kW, the new setpoint is 198 kW. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 49: Tariff Configuration (Pws-Tariff Module )

    Country’s energy regulations. If the day number is in bold characters, it means that it is a festive day (this indication does not have any effect: it is PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 50: Modification Of The Tariffs

    PowerSoft only a memo). To add or modify any festive day, the Holiday section of the bandscolor.cfg file (on the PowerSoft/Configurations folder) is to be manually modified. The displayed year is shown on the top of table A. The arrows allow browsing the previous or following years.
  • Page 51 (Yes button) or not (No button). The Cancel button allows cancelling the attempt to change the displayed year. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 52: Costs Estimation (Pws-Bill Module )

    2. Choose the contract to be applied in the Contract box. If one of the predefined contracts does not meet the actual contract (the existing parameters are different), please contact the supplier for the relevant instructions. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 53: Graph Of The Daily Costs

    The cost calculation is to be performed as explained in the previous paragraph. Choosing the Graph section, the following diagram appears. The graph can be printed of exported in wmf or bmp format by means of the proper button on the left bottom. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 54: Configuration

    The parameters can be different according to the supplier. The default parameters of PowerSoft meet the most of the contracts: the taxes, the fixed cost of the installed kW, the energy costs (depending on the tariff) are listed.

  • Page 55: Alarms And Events

    The list can be filtered, acting on the type, subtype, agent, and/or description field. By the proper buttons in the right top, the filtered queue can be printed or exported (in xls or csv format). PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 56: Analysis Support (Pws-Analysis Module )

    The module extracts information from the consumption trends, elaborates the load profile of each instrument, and suggests the optimal contractual power. To do it, a series of options and statistical tools can be exploited. They help the user in performing the right analysis. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 57: Graphical Structure

    Each day, or group of days, can be displayed selecting the proper boxes in the excluded days list. In this way it is possible, for example, to understand the differences in terms of consumptions within the week or if PowerSoft – Instruction manual...
  • Page 58 The aim of this filter is only to clarify and highlight the trend of the consumptions. It is to be used only for this purpose and not to carry-out further analysis or calculations. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...
  • Page 59 The Resolution indicates the duration of the time intervals in which the day is split (from 5 to 60 minutes). The Confidence level indicates the probability that the consumptions of the instrument are below the proposed contractual power. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...
  • Page 60 The arithmetical mean of the power is not a reliable value to estimate the typical consumptions, because any anomalous point can lead to an inaccurate estimation. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...
  • Page 61 Confidence level as Low, the probability that the actual requested power is lower than the suggested one is 68.3%; if it is set as Middle the probability is 95.4%, while if it is High the probability is 99.7%. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...
  • Page 62 The critical ability and supervision of the operator is thus indispensable to avoid any incorrect analysis. For this reason this module has been called Analysis support, being actually a useful tool for the final analysis which is to be carried out by the user. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 63: The Web -Server (Pws-W Eb Moduile )

    This module allows remotely accessing the real-time data, the database, and the reports using a standard browser. Launching the module from PowerSoft allows accessing the following window. From this window it is possible to activate or deactivate the web server function by means of the relevant buttons.

  • Page 64: The Toolbar And The Modules

    To remotely access the PowerSoft web server, the IP address of the PC where PowerSoft is running is to be edited in the address bar of Explorer. It is requested to log in before accessing the information: only one access level is available and it is common both to the Users and to the Administrators.
  • Page 65 To get a graphical trend, for example, click on Trends on the toolbar and fill the parameter boxes in the following form. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...
  • Page 66 PowerSoft The required parameters are the same as the local version of PowerSoft, but are listed with a different layout. After setting the parameters, pressing on the Execute button the desired report appears. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 67: Exporting A Table On Excel

    To export on Excel the data included in a table, provided by the analytical trend module, the below procedure is to be followed. - Choose Tables on the toolbar and fill the required parameters in the form. After pressing Execute the following table appears. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...
  • Page 68 PowerSoft - Select the values to be exported dragging the relevant area with the left button of the mouse; then right click and Copy PowerSoft – Instruction manual...
  • Page 69 - Launch Excel and choose, from the Modify menu, Special paste then Text Because of the format of the data when copied from Explorer, to create a graph on Excel from the PowerSoft Web server table, the below procedure is to be followed. - Select the pasted data.

  • Page 70: Automatic E- Mailing (Pws- Mail Module )

    These parameters are the same used in the e-mail clients (Outlook, Eudora, Thunderbird, etc.) and can be copied from their configuration parameters. To check if the parameters are correctly set, a test e-mail can be sent. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 71: E-Mail Scheduler

    A new scheduled e-mail task can be added pressing the Add new button, while a task can be deleted, after confirmation, with the Erase selected button. Adding a new task, the first choice is when the mail is to be sent: PowerSoft – Instruction manual...
  • Page 72 (for example a setpoint with a low hysteresis). The following parameters are: - A valid e-mail address, or a series of addresses separated by the “;” character - A subject for the mail - The text of the mail PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 73: Powersoft – Instruction Manual

    Clicking the Apply button, the task is saved and the system is ready to send an E-mail as soon as the condition (time or event) is verified. When the mail is to be sent, the system checks the availability of an Internet PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

  • Page 74: Powersoft – Instruction Manual

    PowerSoft connection. If it is not available it tries to create a connection using the predefined connection. Then the attachment reports are created and sent using the programmed SMTP server and E-mail address. PowerSoft – Instruction manual...

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