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User Manual
SMP Gateway
Copyright Cooper Power Systems © 2008, hardware, software and manual
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Cooper Power Systems
Energy Automation Solutions
730 Commerciale St.
Suite 200
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome (Quebec)
Canada
G6Z 2C5
Phone: +1.418.834.0009
Fax: +1.514.227.5256
Email: sales@cybectec.com
Web Site: http://www.cybectec.com
GUI-00316-00001 T, version 18
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Contents
1 Welcome 1
1.1 SMP Gateway Models ........................................................................................... 1
1.2 Related Documentation ......................................................................................... 2
1.3 Getting Assistance with Cybectec Products .......................................................... 3
1.4 Getting Started ....................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Document Overview .............................................................................................. 4
2 Principles of Operation 7
2.1 Logical Architecture .............................................................................................. 7
2.1.1 Masters and Slaves .................................................................................. 7
2.1.2 Introducing the SMP Gateway in the Automation System ...................... 8
2.1.3 SMP Gateway Internals ........................................................................... 9
2.1.4 Communications Components ................................................................ 9
2.2 Configuring the SMP Gateway ............................................................................ 10
2.2.1 The Transparent SMP Gateway ............................................................ 11
2.2.2 Using the SMP Gateway as a Protocol Translator ................................ 13
2.2.3 Using the SMP Gateway as a Data Concentrator or Device
Multiplexer ............................................................................................ 14
2.2.4 Using the SMP Gateway as a Communications Processor .................... 15
2.2.5 Putting it all Together ............................................................................ 16
2.2.6 Securing the Substation ......................................................................... 17
3 SMP Tools Overview 19
4 SMP Manager 21
4.1 Starting SMP Manager and Logging On ............................................................. 21
4.2 Main Window ...................................................................................................... 22
4.3 Adding an SMP Gateway .................................................................................... 22
4.4 Information Provided by the SMP Gateway Icon ................................................ 23
4.5 Customizing the Display ..................................................................................... 24
4.5.1 Adding or Removing a Column ............................................................ 25
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4.5.2 Changing the Position of a Column ...................................................... 25
5 Configuring the SMP Gateway 27
5.1 Creating Master Protocol Instances ..................................................................... 28
5.1.1 Creating a Master Protocol Instance from a Template .......................... 29
5.1.2 Creating a Master Protocol Instance Manually ..................................... 30
5.1.3 Configuring the Master Protocol General Settings................................ 30
5.2 Configuring the Data Points ................................................................................ 31
5.2.1 Adding Data Points from a Protocol Template ..................................... 33
5.3 Creating a Template from a Master Protocol Instance ........................................ 33
5.4 Duplicating a Master Protocol Instance ............................................................... 34
5.5 Configuring the Communications Links ............................................................. 34
5.5.1 Configuring the Serial Port Interfaces ................................................... 34
5.5.2 Configuring the Operation of the Serial Ports ....................................... 36
5.5.3 Configuring TCP/IP Master Connections ............................................. 37
5.6 Associating a Master Protocol Instance with a Communications Link ............... 37
5.7 Testing the Configuration .................................................................................... 38
5.7.1 Validating and Saving the Configuration .............................................. 38
5.7.2 Sending the Configuration to the SMP Gateway .................................. 39
5.7.3 Retrieving an SMP Gateway Configuration File ................................... 40
5.8 Working with SMP Config .................................................................................. 40
5.8.1 Selecting Cells and Lines ...................................................................... 40
5.8.2 Duplicating a Line ................................................................................. 41
5.8.3 Copying a Value to a Group of Cells .................................................... 41
5.8.4 Resequencing a Group of Lines ............................................................ 42
5.8.5 Deleting an Item .................................................................................... 43
5.8.6 Using Tooltips ....................................................................................... 44
5.8.7 Searching and Replacing Points in a Configuration .............................. 44
6 Viewing the SMP Log Files 47
6.1 Information Provided by SMP Log ..................................................................... 47
6.2 SMP Log Features ............................................................................................... 48
6.2.1 Searching in SMP Log .......................................................................... 48
6.2.2 Printing a Log ........................................................................................ 48
6.2.3 Saving a Log File .................................................................................. 48
6.2.4 Viewing Multiple Log Folders at Once ................................................. 49
6.2.5 Changing How Time Information is Displayed .................................... 49
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7 Viewing Protocol Exchanges in Real Time 51
7.1 Information Provided by SMP Trace ................................................................... 51
7.2 SMP Trace Features ............................................................................................ 52
7.2.1 Searching in SMP Trace ........................................................................ 52
7.2.2 Printing Traces ...................................................................................... 53
7.2.3 Recording Live Traces .......................................................................... 53
7.2.4 Saving all the Scrolled Information ....................................................... 54
7.2.5 Changing How Time Information is Displayed .................................... 54
8 Viewing Communications Statistics in Real Time 55
8.1 Information Provided by SMP Stats .................................................................... 56
8.2 SMP Stats Features .............................................................................................. 56
8.2.1 Resetting Statistics ................................................................................ 56
8.2.2 Printing Statistics .................................................................................. 57
8.2.3 Changing How Time Information is Displayed .................................... 57
9 Using a Web Browser to View Data in Real Time 59
9.1 Connecting to the SMP Gateway’s Website ........................................................ 59
9.2 Navigating Through the SMP Gateway’s Website .............................................. 59
9.3 Applying a Filter to a Data Point Display ........................................................... 60
9.4 Acknowledging Data Point Value Changes ........................................................ 61
10 Connecting the SMP Gateway to a Control Center 63
10.1 Creating Slave Protocol Instances ....................................................................... 63
10.2 Configuring Slave Protocol Instances ................................................................. 63
10.3 Subscribing to the Master Data Points ................................................................. 64
10.4 Configuring the Data Points ................................................................................ 66
10.5 Configuring the Communications Links ............................................................. 66
10.5.1 Setting up a TCP/IP Slave Connection .................................................. 66
10.6 Associating a Slave Protocol Instance with a Communications Link ................. 66
10.7 Validating and Activating the Configuration ...................................................... 67
10.8 Testing the Configuration .................................................................................... 67
11 Using the Web Server’s Commissioning Tool 69
11.1 Configuring an SMP Gateway for Commissioning ............................................. 69
11.2 Activating the Commissioning Feature ............................................................... 70
11.3 Opening a Commissioning Session ..................................................................... 71
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11.3.1 The Commissioning Tab ....................................................................... 72
11.3.2 Forcing an Input Point ........................................................................... 73
11.3.3 Un-Forcing an Input Point ..................................................................... 73
11.3.4 Performing a Control Operation ............................................................ 74
11.3.5 Closing the Commissioning Session ..................................................... 75
11.4 Deactivating the Commissioning Feature ............................................................ 75
12 Interconnecting SMP Gateways 77
12.1 Configuring the Slave SMP Gateway .................................................................. 78
12.2 Configuring the Master SMP Gateway ................................................................ 81
12.2.1 Updating the Interconnections Master’s Data Point List ....................... 83
12.3 Verifying the Interconnection Between the SMP Gateways ............................... 84
13 Security 85
13.1 Meeting NERC CIP Requirements ...................................................................... 85
13.2 Substation Network Security Considerations ...................................................... 86
13.2.1 Setting Up a Secure Substation LAN .................................................... 86
13.2.2 Using SMP Tools through a Substation LAN Firewall ......................... 87
13.3 Extending the SMP Gateway Security Model ..................................................... 89
13.4 Managing the Security Database of One or More SMP Gateways ...................... 89
13.4.1 Getting Started ...................................................................................... 89
13.4.2 Accessing the Login Information Dialog Box ....................................... 90
13.4.3 Displaying an Appropriate Use Banner at Login .................................. 90
13.4.4 Defining your Authentication Policy .................................................... 91
13.4.5 Groups and Privileges ........................................................................... 94
13.4.6 Editing User Groups and Privileges ...................................................... 94
13.4.7 Managing User Groups and Privileges .................................................. 96
13.4.8 Validating and Saving the Security Database ....................................... 97
13.4.9 Sending the Security Database to One or More SMP Gateways ........... 98
13.4.10 Retrieving the Security Database of an SMP Gateway ......................... 99
13.4.11 Removing the Security Database from One or More
SMP Gateways .................................................................................... 100
13.4.12 Unlocking a User Account .................................................................. 100
13.4.13 Viewing the Security Log ................................................................... 101
13.5 File certification and integrity checking ............................................................ 102
13.5.1 Detecting an integrity check failure .................................................... 102
13.5.2 Recovering from an integrity failure ................................................... 102
13.6 Using VPN Connections .................................................................................... 102
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13.6.1 Manually Setting Up a VPN Connection ............................................ 103
13.7 Configuring the Firewall ................................................................................... 104
13.7.1 Creating the Firewall in SMP Config .................................................. 104
13.7.2 Setting General Parameters ................................................................. 105
13.7.3 Setting Firewall Rules ......................................................................... 105
13.8 Locking Incoming RAS and Passthrough Connections ..................................... 106
13.8.1 Locking or Unlocking All Incoming RAS Dialup Connections .......... 107
13.8.2 Locking or Unlocking a Passthrough Connection ............................... 108
14 Using Passthrough Connections 109
14.1 Principles of Operation ...................................................................................... 109
14.2 Setting up Passthrough Connections ................................................................. 111
14.2.1 Defining SMP Gateway Passthrough Settings .................................... 111
14.2.2 Installing a Loopback Cable, if Necessary .......................................... 112
14.2.3 Setting Up a List of Applications and Loopback Connections ............ 113
14.3 Connecting to the Device .................................................................................. 116
14.4 Testing the Passthrough Connection ................................................................. 116
14.5 Deactivating the Passthrough Connection ......................................................... 116
14.6 Using the Trace of Passthrough Connection Events .......................................... 117
14.7 Changing How Time Information is Displayed in SMP Connect ..................... 118
15 Retrieving Event Files From Devices 119
15.1 Defining System Folders ................................................................................... 119
15.2 Configuring Master Protocols for Event File Retrieval ..................................... 121
15.3 Retrieving files from another SMP Gateway ..................................................... 122
16 Using the Annunciator Interface 125
16.1 Activating the Annunciator Option ................................................................... 127
16.2 Setting Up the Annunciator ............................................................................... 128
16.2.1 Configuring Alarm Inputs ................................................................... 129
16.2.2 Setting Up the Alarms Page ................................................................ 131
16.2.3 Setting Up the Blocked Page ............................................................... 134
16.2.4 Setting Up the History Page ................................................................ 135
16.2.5 Setting Up the System State Page ....................................................... 137
16.2.6 Creating a User-Defined Readings Page ............................................. 140
16.2.7 Selecting the Pages to Display ............................................................ 147
16.2.8 Selecting the Page Displayed at Startup .............................................. 148
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16.2.9 Changing How Time Information is Displayed .................................. 148
16.2.10 Setting Up an Alarm Buzzer ............................................................... 149
16.2.11 Temporarily Deactivating the Annunciator ......................................... 149
16.3 Setting Up the Touch Screen ............................................................................. 149
16.3.1 Connecting the Touch Screen to the SMP Gateway............................ 149
16.3.2 Setting Up a Screen Saver using SMP Config .................................... 150
16.4 Uploading the Configuration to the SMP Gateway ........................................... 150
16.5 Calibrating the Touch Screen ............................................................................ 151
16.6 Using the SMP Gateway’s Annunciator ............................................................ 151
16.6.1 Navigating Through the Different Pages ............................................. 151
16.6.2 Managing Alarms ................................................................................ 152
16.6.3 Blocking Alarm Inputs ........................................................................ 154
16.6.4 Using the Single Alarm Display .......................................................... 155
16.6.5 Using the History Log ......................................................................... 155
16.6.6 Monitoring System Status ................................................................... 157
16.6.7 Performing Control Operations From a Readings Page ...................... 159
16.6.8 Using the Screen Saver ....................................................................... 160
17 The SMP Gateway’s Automation Functions 163
17.1 The SMP Gateway Automation Functions Module ........................................... 163
17.1.1 Adding an Automation Functions Instance ......................................... 164
17.1.2 Defining an Automation Function ....................................................... 165
17.1.3 Understanding Automation Functions Settings ................................... 168
17.1.4 Using the Logic Processor................................................................... 168
17.2 The Soft PLC ..................................................................................................... 176
17.2.1 The CoDeSys Development Environment .......................................... 176
17.2.2 Using CoDeSys to Create SMP Gateway Automation Scripts ............ 177
18 Using Syslog with an SMP Gateway 178
18.1 Setting Up Syslog .............................................................................................. 178
19 Redundancy 181
19.1 Redundant Group Operation .............................................................................. 181
19.1.1 Redundant IEDs .................................................................................. 182
19.1.2 Giving Priority to an SMP Gateway of the Group .............................. 182
19.2 Grouping 2 SMP Gateways for Redundancy ..................................................... 183
19.2.1 Setting Up a Redundancy Group Using SMP Manager ...................... 183
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19.2.2 SMP Manager’s Redundancy Column ................................................ 187
19.3 Managing Redundancy ...................................................................................... 188
19.3.1 Forcing an Active SMP Gateway to Fall On Standby ......................... 188
19.3.2 Additional Failover Conditions ........................................................... 189
19.3.3 Modifying the Redundancy Settings of an Existing Group ................. 189
19.3.4 Ungrouping SMP Gateways ................................................................ 189
19.3.5 Testing and Validating the Configuration ........................................... 189
19.3.6 Monitoring Redundancy Status ........................................................... 190
19.3.7 Testing a Redundant Network ............................................................. 190
19.4 Hot Standby ....................................................................................................... 191
19.5 Teaming NICs for Network Fault Tolerance (SMP 16 Only) ........................... 192
20 Setting Up the SNMP Server 193
20.1 SNMP Traps ...................................................................................................... 193
20.2 Configuring the SNMP Server .......................................................................... 193
21 Time Adjustment 195
21.1 Monitoring Time Information ........................................................................... 195
21.2 Setting SMP Gateway’s Internal Clock ............................................................. 195
21.3 Automatic Clock Adjustment ............................................................................ 196
21.3.1 About GPS, IRIG-B and SNTP ........................................................... 197
21.3.2 Configuring the SMP 16 GPS Clock Option ....................................... 198
21.3.3 Using IRIG-B for Internal Clock’s Adjustment .................................. 198
21.3.4 Setting Up the SMP Gateway as an SNTP Client ............................... 199
21.3.5 Using a SCADA Protocol’s Time Adjustment Feature ....................... 200
21.4 Using the SMP Gateway as a Time Source ....................................................... 200
21.4.1 Configuring IRIG-B Time Distribution .............................................. 201
21.4.2 Setting Up the SMP Gateway to Act as an SNTP Server .................... 201
21.4.3 Adjusting Devices Clocks Using Master Protocols ............................. 202
22 SMP Tools Remote Access to the SMP Gateway 203
22.1 Windows XP Setup Procedures ......................................................................... 203
22.1.1 Setting Up a Dial-Up (Modem) Connection ....................................... 203
22.1.2 Setting Up a Direct Serial Connection ................................................ 206
22.2 Windows 2000 Setup Procedures ...................................................................... 208
22.2.1 Setting Up a Dial-Up (Modem) Connection ....................................... 209
22.2.2 Setting Up a Direct Serial Connection ................................................ 211
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23 Using a Dial-Up Connection for DNP3 or IEC 60870-5-101 215
23.1 Specifying which serial ports have modems ..................................................... 216
23.2 Creating a modem pool ..................................................................................... 216
23.3 Adding a modem to a modem pool ................................................................... 217
23.4 Adding a modem pool master connection ......................................................... 219
23.5 Adding a modem pool slave connection ............................................................ 219
24 Updating SMP Gateway’s Software and Tools 221
24.1 Software Architecture of the SMP Gateway ..................................................... 221
24.2 Updating the SMP Tools on the PC ................................................................... 222
24.3 Updating the SMP Gateway Software ............................................................... 222
24.3.1 Updating the SMP Gateway Firmware ............................................... 222
24.3.2 Updating the SMP Gateway Application ............................................ 224
24.3.3 Updating the Configuration File ......................................................... 225
25 Activating a New License 226
25.1 Updating your License Information .................................................................. 226
26 Miscellaneous SMP Tool Features 229
26.1 SMP Manager Features ..................................................................................... 229
26.1.1 Modifying SMP Manager’s Settings ................................................... 229
26.2 SMP Config Features ........................................................................................ 230
26.3 System Data Points ............................................................................................ 231
26.4 SMP Loader ....................................................................................................... 234
26.4.1 Setting Up SMP Loader ...................................................................... 235
26.4.2 Main Window ..................................................................................... 236
26.4.3 Transferring Files to the SMP Gateway .............................................. 237
26.4.4 Log File 239
26.4.5 Updating Bootstraps Under Unusual Circumstances .......................... 239
27 Telnet-Based Functions 241
27.1 Starting a Telnet Session ................................................................................... 241
27.2 Firewall Manager .............................................................................................. 241
27.2.1 R Command ........................................................................................ 242
27.2.2 S Command ......................................................................................... 242
27.2.3 H Command ........................................................................................ 242
27.2.4 Q Command ........................................................................................ 243
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27.3 Time and Date ................................................................................................... 243
27.4 Clock Manager .................................................................................................. 243
27.4.1 D Command ........................................................................................ 244
27.4.2 H Command ........................................................................................ 244
27.4.3 Q Command ........................................................................................ 244
27.5 Elo Touchscreen Driver Manager ...................................................................... 244
28 Troubleshooting 247
28.1.1 Getting Additional Help ...................................................................... 247
28.1.2 Creating an SMP Gateway Report File ............................................... 248
28.1.3 Viewing an SMP Gateway Report File ............................................... 249
28.2 Startup Problems ............................................................................................... 249
28.2.1 No Configuration File ......................................................................... 249
28.2.2 Protocols Failed ................................................................................... 250
28.2.3 Critical Components Missing .............................................................. 251
28.3 Communications Problems ................................................................................ 251
28.3.1 Physical Layer ..................................................................................... 252
28.3.2 Link Layer ........................................................................................... 252
28.3.3 Protocol Layer ..................................................................................... 252
28.4 Problems with Data Validity ............................................................................. 253
28.5 Problems Executing a Control Operation .......................................................... 253
28.6 Firewall-Related Problems ................................................................................ 254
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Figures
Figure 1 Master and slave systems ............................................................................................. 8
Figure 2 The SMP Gateway as a Master-and-slave system ........................................................ 8
Figure 3 The SMP Gateway real-time data exchange ................................................................. 9
Figure 4 SMP Gateway communications components .............................................................. 10
Figure 5 The transparent SMP Gateway ................................................................................... 12
Figure 6 Additional SMP Gateway functions ........................................................................... 13
Figure 7 The SMP Gateway protocol translator ........................................................................ 14
Figure 8 The SMP Gateway data concentrator ......................................................................... 15
Figure 9 The SMP Gateway as a communications processor ................................................... 16
Figure 10 The substation SMP Gateway ..................................................................................... 17
Figure 11 The SMP Gateway with a firewall .............................................................................. 18
Figure 12 Using a passthrough connection ............................................................................... 110
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1 Welcome
Congratulations on acquiring your new SMP Gateway! You now have unlimited connectivity for
all the equipment in your substation.
In this manual, we will show you how to use the SMP Gateway to integrate existing and new
RTUs, IEDs, PLCs and control centers into a single modern, homogeneous substation automation
system.
You will learn how to set up your SMP Gateway as a:
Protocol Translator – The SMP Gateway translates standard or proprietary device protocols
to control center protocols such as DNP3, TEJAS, IEC-60870-5-101/103/104 or IEC-61850
(UCA 2.0).
Data Concentrator – The SMP Gateway collects the data from all connected devices,
regardless of protocol, and makes it available to control centers using LAN, WAN, modem or
serial connections.
Terminal Server – The SMP Gateway supports centralized maintenance, monitoring and
control of all devices by using the passthrough communications mode.
Substation Communications Gateway – The advanced capabilities of the SMP Gateway
make it the ideal choice for any substation automation project.
1.1 SMP Gateway Models
There are currently 3 SMP Gateway models:
The SMP 4 has 4 ports. It comes in a compact and economical format that allows it to be
installed directly within relay protection enclosures. There is also an optional internal modem
available, which allows the SMP 4 to communicate with a SCADA or device via a dialup
connection.
The SMP 16, which can be mounted in a 19-inch rack, comes in two versions, both of which
have the same basic characteristics:
The SMP 16/CP is a gateway that offers 16 RS-232/422/485 universal serial ports,
2 Ethernet ports and an integrated modem.
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The SMP 16/SG has, in addition, expansion slots where accessories and options can be
added to make it an ideal communications gateway for all your automation projects.
Both versions can also be equipped with the PM option, a new 1.1 GHz Pentium-M
processor that improves the gateway's speed tenfold. This is ideal for high-capacity
application or complex automation schemes.
The manual applies to all models, and differences are indicated where applicable. Refer to your
SMP Gateway installation guide for a detailed description of your particular SMP Gateway model.
1.2 Related Documentation
This manual provides you with the basic information you need to get started with your
SMP Gateway. To reduce paper use, we have included the following related documentation on the
CD-ROM you received with the product. Should you want printed documents, you can order them
from Cooper Power Systems using reference number P-DPRN-0102.
Your Documentation folder contains the following related documents:
SMP 4-20 SMP 8-40 Installation Guide, GUI-00316-00027 T.
This document gives you detailed instructions on installing and setting up the SMP 4-20 or
SMP 8-40.
SMP 4 Installation Guide, GUI-00316-00026 T.
This document gives you detailed instructions on installing and setting up the SMP 4.
SMP 16 Installation Guide, GUI-00316-00032 T.
This document gives you detailed instructions on installing and setting up the SMP 16/CP or
the SMP 16/SG.
SIOM Adding Serial Ports to Your SMP, AUT-00123-00432 T.
This document describes how to add serial ports to an SMP 4-20 or SMP 8-40.
SMP 16 GPS Clock Option Installation Guide AUT-00316-0047-T.
This document describes how to install the wiring and setup the software if you have the GPS
clock option for the SMP 16.
Master Protocol Common Concepts.
This document describes the concepts and settings common to the protocols used by most
substation devices. Separate documents describe the protocol-specific settings.
SMP 4 Diagnostics Reference Guide, GUI-00316-00040 T.
This document takes you through the steps required to run diagnostic tests on the SMP 4.
SMP 16 Diagnostics Reference Guide, GUI-00316-00036 T.
This document takes you through the steps required to run diagnostic tests on the SMP 16.
SMP 4-20 SMP 8-40 Diagnostics Reference Guide, GUI-00316-00024 T.
This document takes you through the steps required to run diagnostic tests on the SMP 4-20
or SMP 8-40.
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1.3 Getting Assistance with Cybectec Products
If you have any questions regarding the performance, application, testing or repair of this or any
other component of the Cybectec product line, do not hesitate to contact us. Our staff will be
happy to assist you.
Cybectec Technical Support
Cooper Power Systems
Energy Automation Solutions
730 Commerciale Street, Suite 200
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome, Quebec
Canada G6Z 2C5
Email: support@cybectec.com
Phone: +1.418.834.0009
Fax: +1.514.227.5256
You can reach us between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST. For emergency service on weekends and
holidays, simply leave your name and phone number on our pager at +1.418.260.6000. We will
get back to you as soon as possible.
1.4 Getting Started
When you receive your SMP Gateway, you have to go through several steps before you can
perform the tasks described in this document. Namely, you have to do the following:
Unpack the SMP Gateway.
Install the SMP Gateway.
Set-up the SMP Gateway.
Install the PC software.
Make the SMP Tools aware of your new SMP Gateway.
Load the SMP Gateway firmware.
All of these steps are explained in detail in the following documents:
SMP 4-20 SMP 8-40 Installation Guide, GUI-00316-00027 T
SMP 4 Installation Guide, GUI-00316-00026 T.
SMP 16 Installation Guide, GUI-00316-00032 T.
Make sure you have performed all the steps described in those documents before proceeding
with the material explained in the present document.
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1.5 Document Overview
Once you have performed all the steps explained in your SMP Gateway installation guide, you are
ready to perform the following tasks, as described in this user manual:
Configure your SMP Gateway so that it can communicate with your devices:
Define the hardware.
Configure the master protocol instances that will communicate with your substation
devices.
Configure the data points.
Set-up the communications links between the SMP Gateway and the substation devices.
Associate master protocol instances with communications links.
Validate, activate and test your configuration.
View the following information in real time:
The SMP Gateway log files.
Protocol exchanges.
Communications statistics.
Data points, using a Web browser.
Configure your SMP Gateway so that it can communicate with one or more control centers:
Configure a slave protocol instance for each control center.
Have each control center subscribe to the data points.
Associate slave protocol instances with communications links.
You will also become familiar with the following SMP Gateway features:
Security.
Passthrough connections.
DFR and event file processing.
Automation functions.
Annunciator..
Redundancy.
SNMP exporting.
Time synchronization.
SMP Gateway access through a direct or dial-up connection.
SMP Gateway access through a dial-up connection for DNP3 and IEC 60870-5-101
protocols.
Commissioning tool.
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You will also learn how to update the SMP Gateway software and tools, and to troubleshoot any
problems you may encounter with your SMP Gateway.
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