ETAP 16 October 2016 We are pleased to announce the release of ETAP 16 Power System Design & Operation Software. ETAP 16.0 Model-Driven Power System Design & Operations Software expands on immersive system modeling and comprehensive simulation capabilities. Upon finishing installation of ETAP 16, a new 48-digit activation code is required to activate and open the application. The activation code is provided on the ETAP 16 installation DVD and via e-mail. For more information on this new release, please take a few moments to review the information below. Multi-Language Edition English Chinese Spanish Japanese Portuguese Korean Russian Italian* Turkish* *Output Reports Only Major Enhancements & Features User-Defined Dynamic Models Blazing performance up to 50 X faster Enhanced Result Visualization with Multi-Scope Math functions with Multiple Inputs Enhanced Timer Integration Customizable Events for Test Routines New Generic Load Test Routines Go-To blocks for Internal and External UDM Communication MIMO User-Defined Function Blocks using C# Script Cable Capacity Sizing - IEC 60092 Size Power Cables based on IEC 60092 Electrical Installation in Ships & Marine Vessels Line Conductor Sizing Consider Short-Time Duty Selectable Annex B for General Installations Enhanced Reports and Cable Manager This document and the information within it are confidential and proprietary to ETAP/Operation Technology, Inc. and may not be modified, copied, published, disclosed, distributed, displayed or exhibited in either electronic or printed formats without the written authorization of ETAP/Operation Technology, Inc., 17 Goodyear, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618, USA. © 2016 ETAP/Operation Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1 Datablock New Intelligent Device Settings Datablock Auto-update Device Functions & Settings Export One-Lines and Datablock to AutoCAD™ (DXF) Drawing Files System Elements Motor Operated Valve Dynamic Voltage Limits Enhanced Overhead Line Impedance Calculations Enhanced IEC Fuse Ratings Short Circuit Export Short Circuit Analyzer Results to MS Excel User-Defined Fuse Test PF and X/R for Short-Circuit Duty Evaluation Transient Stability Consider MOV Dynamic Voltage Limits Enhanced Generator Excitation Systems Wind Turbine Generator New Control Block Test Routines New Complex Terminal Voltage Input Blocks Complex Terminal Current Output Blocks Enhanced Modules Data Exchange (DataX) Underground Raceway Thermal Analysis Dynamic Parameter Estimation & Tuning (DPET) This document and the information within it are confidential and proprietary to ETAP/Operation Technology, Inc. and may not be modified, copied, published, disclosed, distributed, displayed or exhibited in either electronic or printed formats without the written authorization of ETAP/Operation Technology, Inc., 17 Goodyear, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618, USA. © 2016 ETAP/Operation Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2 Library Additions The following protective device manufacturers and models are added to the library. MFR Model Cable Indeco N2XSY SolidAl A2X(FL)2Y MFR Model Fuse – ANSI Edison TJS (AC) Fuse – ANSI Bussmann FRN-R (10/08) (DC) MFR Model LVCB – ANSI Square-D ECB-G3, ECB-G3 (15A&20A), ECB-G3 (AC) (30A), HR, JR, LR LVCB – ANSI Eaton LG PV, MDL PV (DC) MFR Model LVCB – IEC Square-D HR, JR, LR (400A), LR (600A) (AC) MFR Model TM Eaton LG PV, MDL PV Siemens LMD Square-D ECB-G3 MFR Model Relay ERL Phase Power Tech. 5B3 GE Multilin IAC-70A, IAC-70B Schweitzer 411L Siemens 7PG23-5B3 This document and the information within it are confidential and proprietary to ETAP/Operation Technology, Inc. and may not be modified, copied, published, disclosed, distributed, displayed or exhibited in either electronic or printed formats without the written authorization of ETAP/Operation Technology, Inc., 17 Goodyear, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618, USA. © 2016 ETAP/Operation Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3 System Requirements Operating System (64-bit) Microsoft® Windows® 10 Pro Microsoft® Windows® 8 & 8.1 (Standard, Professional) Microsoft® Windows® 7 (Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate) (SP 1) Microsoft® Server 2012 & 2012 R2 (Standard) Microsoft® Server 2008 R2 (Standard) (SP1) Other Software Requirements Internet Explorer® 10 or higher (or minimum version level specified by the Operating System) Microsoft .NET Framework v3.5 (SP1) Microsoft .NET Framework v4.0 Microsoft .NET Framework v4.5 Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 (SP2) Microsoft Windows Update (KB2670838) Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express LocalDB (x64) Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client (x64) Microsoft SQL Management Studio 2012 (x64) PC Configuration Requirements 64-bit hardware USB port Ethernet port w/ network access (if network licensing required) DVD Drive, 10 to 80 GB hard disk space (based on project size, number of buses) 19" monitors recommended (dual monitors highly recommended) Recommended display resolution – 1920 X 1080 Recommended display font size – 100% - 125% Recommended Hardware 100 Bus Projects Intel Core i5 or better – 2.0 GHz or better (or equivalent) 4 GB RAM 500 Bus Projects Intel Core i5 or better – 2.0 GHz or better (or equivalent) 8 GB RAM 1,000 Bus Projects Intel Core i5 or better – 3.0 GHz with Hyper-Threading & high speed bus (or equivalent) 16 GB RAM (high-speed) 10,000 Bus Projects and Higher Intel Core i7 or better – 3.0 GHz with Hyper-Threading & high speed bus (or equivalent) 32 GB RAM - (high-speed) This document and the information within it are confidential and proprietary to ETAP/Operation Technology, Inc. and may not be modified, copied, published, disclosed, distributed, displayed or exhibited in either electronic or printed formats without the written authorization of ETAP/Operation Technology, Inc., 17 Goodyear, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618, USA. © 2016 ETAP/Operation Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 4 ETAP 14.1 December 2015 We are pleased to announce the release of ETAP 14.1 Power System Design & Operation Software. ETAP 14.1 is the latest upgrade to the ETAP 14 series and includes important enhancements based on the industry’s latest demands such as multi-language output reports and arc flash labels. Upon finishing installation of ETAP 14.1, a new 48-digit activation code is required to activate and open the application. The activation code is provided on the ETAP 14.1 installation DVD. For more information on this new release, please take a few moments to review the information below. 1. New & Enhanced Features ETAP Improved Window 10 Compatibility Windows font handling up to 125% magnification Refreshed Element Editors & Printing Helpline & User Guide revisions Enhancements to ETAP License Manager Improved Library & Project conversions Short Circuit Short Circuit Analyzer – Ability to save analyzer settings Thermal Withstand Duty Evaluation for IEC Standard Arc Flash Arc Flash Analyzer – Enhanced speed & report location viewing capability Translated Arc Flash Labels • Spanish • French • Portuguese • German • Chinese • Russian • Japanese • Korean NEW • Italian NEW This document and the information within it are confidential and proprietary to ETAP/Operation Technology, Inc. and may not be modified, copied, published, disclosed, distributed, displayed or exhibited in either electronic or printed formats without the written authorization of ETAP/Operation Technology, Inc., 17 Goodyear, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618, USA. © 2015 ETAP/Operation Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1 Star – Protective Device Coordination New Protective Device Settings Reports in Excel format Addition of Crystal Reports with support of DC protective devices Addition of Excel Brief Reports with automated print fit Support of Panel and DC Device Settings in Excel Report Addition of Adjacent Bus to Excel Detail Report for sorting by substation Addition of more than 60 models for relay and breaker protective devices Cable Sizing & Derating Comply with British Standard 7671:2008 +A3:2015 cable sizing Updated IEC 60364-5-52 LV cable sizing standard Other Modules Improved Underground Raceway Systems Alignment Tools Transient Stability Plot Enhancements Updated Harmonics Alert View Translated Study Reports • Spanish • French • Portuguese • German • Chinese • Russian • Japanese • Korean • Italian NEW Faster Crystal Report generation speed for device settings reports 2. ETAP Real-Time – New & Enhanced Capabilities eSCADA Multistate element colors & symbols General Measurements Alarming Enhanced Quick Navigation & Toolbar layout Transformer Tap Control IEC 61850 - Support up to 125 devices per data collection concentrator CSV Driver Communications Electrical & Non-Electrical Control Commands Real-Time Continuity Coloring This document and the information within it are confidential and proprietary to ETAP/Operation Technology, Inc. and may not be modified, copied, published, disclosed, distributed, displayed or exhibited in either electronic or printed formats without the written authorization of ETAP/Operation Technology, Inc., 17 Goodyear, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618, USA. © 2015 ETAP/Operation Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2 Intelligent Load Shedding (ILS) Sequence-of-Events Recording Event Analyzer Automatic Generation Control (AGC) Generator Maintenance Warning & Alarms Fuel Level Monitoring Forbidden Operational Areas Customizable Reports Reports Designer ETAP SCADA & Web Report Viewer Automatic Report Scheduler Real-Time & Historical Data Access This document and the information within it are confidential