To Open the New Switchgear Wizard
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Select New in the file menu or
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Select the New Switchgear icon on the main tool bar or
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Right click in the switchgear explorer and select New Switchgear from the popup menu.
Any of the above actions will launch the New Switchgear Device Wizard shown below.
Figure 27
WSOS New Switchgear Device Wizard
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This dialogue consists of the following fields:
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Name – The name of the switchgear. This name must be unique, no longer than 29 characters, and must not contain any of the following
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Platform – The platform on which the switchgear operates.
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O.I.
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Product – The type of switchgear
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Function – The function the switchgear will perform that is ACR or LBS.
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Firmware Version – Select the version of the firmware loaded in the controller.
This wizard offers two ways of creating a new switchgear file:
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Automatic
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Manual
Automatic:
This is the preferred method but requires that the PC running WSOS be connected to the controller that is powered up, through a Serial, USB or Ethernet port.
To use this method, enter a Name for the switchgear and select the communications medium. If Serial or IP Address are selected their details are also needed. If USB is selected, a list of connected USB devices will be displayed for selection at the next step.
When all details have been entered, selecting the Next > button will initiate WSOS going on line and reading the settings and relevant information from the device. When the Read Switchgear Settings is complete, the new switchgear file will be ready to use.
Manual:
If it is not possible to go on line to the controller and read the settings when the file is being created, the only option is to use the manual method. This method requires that Manual Creation is selected and information regarding Name, Platform, O.I., Product, Function, and Firmware Version are entered. When all details are complete, select the Next > button and follow the prompts to manually create a new switchgear file.