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ETAP 18 Series

ETAP 18 offers a powerful set of new products and major features & capabilities. This game-changing release brings together innovative solutions for modeling, analysis, and operation at your fingertips.

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Version	Release Date	Literature
18.1.1	Sept 27, 2018	View
18.1	Sep 10, 2018
18.0	May 7, 2018	View

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etapAPP™ - Data Collection & Synchronization App
Collection & Verification
- Collect data, verify existing data & transfer to ETAP
- View ETAP data on mobile device
- Create new one-line diagrams on mobile device or append to existing
- Smart connections including auto-insert
- Layered diagram using composite networks
Mobile App
- Geotag asset information including pictures & synchronize with ETAP model
- Windows authentication for data security
- ETAP Data Connection synchronizes data with ETAP over the network
- Available for tablets running Windows® or Apple® iOS
StarZ™ - T&D Protection & Coordination
Protective Relay Performance & Evaluation
- Simulate model-specific protection settings & functions including distance, directional & load encroachment
- Plot R-X characteristics & seen impedances
- In-depth performance evaluation of impedance relays
- Evaluate protective device operation & coordination
- Intelligent alert viewer to identify & resolve setting & logic errors
- Virtually animate protective devices operation
- Breaker failure & relay communication
- User-editable scheme logic
- Use real-time operational data for system evaluation
- Intuitive relay setting editor
- Primary & secondary relay settings based on actual model
- Comprehensive relay library
Embedded Fault Analyses & Power Flow
- Sliding fault analysis
- Single fault analysis for unbalanced networks
- Unbalanced load flow & transmission line load-ability analysis
- Protective device sequence-of-operation
- Fault insertion between CT, VTs & CBs
- Multiple fault locations & resistances analysis in one-click
- Series compensated line evaluation with MOV action
- Support single-phase system & train applications
Plots & Reports
- Time state plots
- Time distance characteristic plots
- Time distance-resistance characteristic plots
- Detailed device setting reports
- Export relay settings to xml & Excel formats
Distance Relay
- Distance function
- Scheme logic (input, output, timer, latch, variables)
- Expanded current & voltage inputs
- Digital inputs
- Phase current summation
- Up to 6 setting groups with labels & copy/paste
Distance Relay Library
- Detailed distance protection element for over 40 relay models:
  
  Schweitzer
  
  GE Multilin
  
  ABB
  
  Schneider
  
  Alstom/Areva
  
  Siemens
  
  ZIV
  
  ERL Phase
  
  ARCTEQ
  
  Toshiba
  
  Universal (Generic)
ArcFault™ - High Voltage Arc Flash
ArcFault™ - High Voltage Arc Flash
- Arc flash analysis data for equipment above 15 kV
- OSHA 1910.269 Appendix E
- Arcing Fault Hazard Evaluation
- Model line-line & line-ground arc faults in open air
- Model three phase arc faults in open air (with Cf)
- Protective device sequence of operation for line-ground, line-line & three phase arc faults
- Auto-gap, working distance & auto-selection of minimum approach distance per NESC C2 2012/2017
- Minimum approach distance with or without tools
- Altitude & transient overvoltage correction factors
- Automatic or user-defined distance parameters
- Integrated with Arc Flash Result Analyzer
- Customizable coefficient editors
- User-definable PPE requirement editor
- Auto-update for worst-case incident energy
- Global or individual typical input data
- Integrated with Arc Flash datablocks
- Verified & Validated (V&V) against industry standards
Arc-in-a-Box- 15 to 36 kV
- Extended IEEE 1584-2002 model for 'Arc-in-a-Box'
- Typical and user-defined gaps between conductors
- Conversion factors from High Voltage Arc Flash (HVAF) to Arc-in-a-Box
- Incident energy reflectivity factors for box size
- Enhanced arc flash analysis data for equipment > 15 kV
- Designed for HVAF in renewable energy collector systems
Arc Flash - IEEE 1584 & NFPA 70E
- Compliance with NFPA 70E 2018 standard
- Customizable X-factors based on IEEE 1584-2002
- Inverter modeling for renewable systems
- Label formats for arc flash boundaries (ft.in, ft, in)
- Enhanced reports & labels for 64-bit MS Office
- User-defined arc flash boundary threshold
- Enhanced one-line diagram annotations
- Arc Flash Result Analyzer fields
Damage Point for Arc Resistant Switchgear
- Maximum arc current indicator & label
- Maximum arcing duration indicator & label
- Show arc resistant switchgear damage point on Star TCC plots
- Evaluate margin with actual arc current on TCC plots for compliance with IEEE C37.20.7-2007
- Designed based on IEEE PCIC-2017-03
eTraX™ - Rail Traction System
AC & DC Railway Simulation
- Tool for analysis & operation of tractions systems
- Solve transmission, distribution, traction, & signaling together
- Integrate GIS, planning, protection & operations
- Energy demand calculation based on train timetables
- Resolve challenges of unbalanced system operation
- Evaluate substation location & capacity
- Determine the impact of various rolling stock
- Determine capacity restrictions & analyze mitigation methods
- Determine impact of unplanned events on the traction power system using real-time data
- GIS for overhead catenary system
- Data exchange with third-party applications & templates
- Traction power equipment templates
- Utilize real-time data for Energy Forecasting & Switching Management
- Verified & Validated against benchmarks
Traction Elements
- Overhead Catenary System
- Track Resistance
- Traction Substation (TSS) & Switching Station (SSP)
- Traction Rectifier - Controlled & Uncontrolled
- Train Station & Platform
- Insulator, Insulated Overlap, neutral section & Isolator
- Traction transformers - Auto, Booster, Scott-T
- Signal, Speed Limit, Level Crossing
- Distance, Elevation & Bend Radius
Traction Analysis
- Train Performance Calculation
- Solve unbalanced AC & DC systems together
- Unified AC & DC Time Series Power Flow
- Optimized for multi-core CPU
Interface
- Track Editor & Warehouse
- Line Editor & Warehouse
- Route & Timetable Editor
- Automatically generate train timetable based on number of trains, head-way, dwell time, etc.
- Import train schedule from Excel format for faster data entry
Results & Plots
- Graphical plots using Plot Manager
  
  Rail energy consumption including maximum, peak & average rolling demand
  
  Trip profiles - acceleration, speed, elevation, etc.
  
  Substation power flows & voltages
  
  Train power flows & voltages per route
  
  Rail voltage, track potential
- Alerts based on EN 50163 & EN 50329 standards
TDLF - Time Domain Load Flow
Time Series Load Flow
- Simultaneous time series simulation of AC & DC networks
  
  Demand & generation
  
  Diversity factor, demand factor, unbalance factors, etc.
  
  Voltage drop, energy losses, yield, and costs
- Time series behavior of adjustable devices
  
  Transformer load tap changers
  
  Switched capacitor
  
  Voltage regulator
- Single & multi-year load growth analysis
- Irradiance, temp & load profile library
Unified Load Flow
- Solve AC & DC systems together
- Solve LV power panel, UPS circuits & facility network simultaneously
- Handle load & source connection below panel
- Allows for panel & UPS loop connections
- Enhanced current limit modeling for inverters
- Optimized for multi-core CPU
DataX™ - Data Exchange
Autodesk Revit
- Import Revit drawings to ETAP one-line diagrams
- Supports incremental Revit model import
- Support for .RVT v2017 - v2019
- Identify & alert modeling issues
- Auto-generation of one-line diagram
- Smart Connect: Revit Plug-in to ETAP
ArcGIS Import & Export
- Import ESRI ArcGIS electrical information
- Map ArcGIS attributes with ETAP elements & properties
- Database mapping via graphic user interface
- Export ETAP GIS electrical data to XML
- Support for ESRI ArcGIS 10.x
MultiSpeak
- Import & export power system data
- User-defined mapping of elements & properties
- Supports MultiSpeak v3.0 & v4.0
Common Information Model, CIM
- Import & export data from ETAP using CIM XML
- User-defined mapping of elements & properties
- IEC 61970 & IEC 61968 standard
Universal Mapping
- Powerful element & property mapping
- Customizable logic definitions
- Pre-defined math & power functions
- Categorization of devices for easy recognition
- Supports CIM, ESRI ArcGIS, AVEVA Electrical, SmartPlant Electrical, MultiSpeak, MS Excel.
Model Conversion from SKM PTW
- Detailed built-in conversion tool from SKM PowerTools®
- Converts SKM PTW versions 6.x, 7.x, and 8.x
- One-line diagram conversion based on original layout
- Data consistency checking & validation
- Automatic protective device settings mapping
- Create & save device library mapping as templates
- Import of user-created Time-Current Characteristic (TCC) curves
- Support for multiple one-line drawings and MCCs into composite networks
Renewable & Microgrid
Wind Turbine Generator (WTG)
- Dynamic models based on IEC 61400-27-1-ed1
  
  Type 3A
  
  Type 3B
  
  Type 4A
  
  Type 4B
- Short circuit modeling per IEC 60909-2016
- Crowbar & current limit short circuit model with active & reactive
- Auto-trip voltage & duration for LVRT
Solar/Photovoltaic Inverter Modeling
- Current limit model for short circuit
- Reactive & power factor control with constant current limitation
- Minimum & maximum operating values for current limits
- Low-voltage ride through (LVRT) auto-trip voltage & duration for incident energy reduction
- Enhanced current limit modeling for inverters
- Inverter modeling for arc flash in renewable energy systems
Microgrid Modeling
- Transient Stability (TS) to User-Defined Dynamic Model (UDM) network control signal types
- Internal or external inputs from:
  
  Power system stability network
  
  Real-time input measurements or tags
- TS voltage & power flows from network can be accessed by UDM Microgrid Controller
- User-defined renewable energy models for Wind Turbine Generator & Photovoltaic Array
Transient Stability
- Line-to-line fault event simulation
- Line-to-line-to-ground fault event simulation
- Improved synchronous machine saturation model
- Enhanced built-in excitation systems
- Enhanced frequency-dependent network & generator modeling
- Microgrid Controller network parameter inputs to UDM
- Improved inverter transient response
- Enhanced UDM model library
- Plot Manager interface
ETAP-RT™ - Power Monitoring & Control
ADMS - Advanced Distribution Management System
- Long-Term Load Forecasting
- Automatically download weather data
- Automatic incremental model updates
- Improved dispatcher training simulator
- Integrated restoration & isolation plans
- Historical, library & Excel data sources
SCADA System & Architecture
- MCC / BCC redundancy with disaster recovery
- Encryption & authentication security
- Self-healing strategies
- Integrated front-end processor with native communication drivers
- Web services communication
- Automatic historical data replication
- Unlimited signals or measurements
- Native IEC 60870 protocol
- Native ICCP protocol
- Interface to ADMS & OMS
Visualization & Dashboards
- Common workstation & Web HMIs
- HMI objects library
- Alarms & Events displays
- Service Tags / Operator Notes integrated with advanced applications
Real-Time & Historical Reports
- User-definable scheduled & on-demand reports
- Real-Time & historical data
- Customizable Alarms & Events reports
- Web enabled reporting
- PDF & Excel formats
Intelligent Load Shedding
- Thin-client HMIs
- Monitor spinning reserve, load to shed, load status
- Automatic & manual trigger controls
- Graphical load shedding event analyzer & viewer
- Hardware communication dashboard
Load Preservation
- Steady-state & transient response
- Fast response time (10ms) with secured communication
- Priority optimization based on number of trips per time period
Switching Order Management
- Mobile interface
- Crew assignment & field confirmation of actions
- Link switching sequences to orders
- Scheduled & active order viewer
- Control center confirmation of order
- Estimated time to completion
- Classification & Area of Responsibility management
Switching Sequence Management
- Unbalanced system validation
- Transfer to Mobile Switching Order Management
Alarm Management
- Prioritizes events via graphical & tabular views
- Integrated SMS & e-mail services
Generator Operations & Maintenance
- Track life operating time & cost
- Multiple maintenance levels notifications
- Alerts for due maintenance schedules
etap iCE™ - Intelligent Control Enterprise Hardware
Remote Terminal Units
- Substation Data Acquisition & Control
- Field/pole mount RTUs
- Integrated RTU & fault deletion
Controllers
- Substation Automation
- Intelligent Load Shedding
- Generation Control
- Data Acquisition
- Secure & Scalable Controller
Communication Protocols
- IEC 60870-5-104/101
- DNP 3
- Modbus
- IEC 61850
- MMS/GOOSE
- GPRS, xDSL, VSAT, Tetra
System Modeling
One-Line Diagram
- Enhanced auto-build & layout
- Enhanced batch print & Zoom views
- Synchronized presentation views
- Region classifications & coloring
- Paste data to multiple elements
- Remote connectors
  
  Support remote connection for CT & VTs
  
  Split differential protection schemes across nested networks
  
  Avoid intersections for multiple input configuration
Geospatial Diagram
- Intelligent Geospatial Diagram
- Feeder & Substation Diagrams
- Geospatial model manager
- Import from 3rd Party geodatabases
- Synchronized with one-line diagram
- Download background maptiles from Bing or Google Maps using ETAP MapServer™ (requires API key)
- Edit Geospatial Diagram similar to the one-line diagram, such as add, modify, & reconnect elements
- Circuit & feeder tracing
- Decluttering, color themes, user-defined symbols
- Graphical display of study results & alerts
- Study result & alert animation
Plot Manager
- Plot & view results from multiple studies
- User-configurable plots & settings
- Customize properties & save as template
- Works with all ETAP modules
- User-defined application styles
- Automatic data fit to plot
- Automatic label layout
- Zoom, pan, tile, etc.
Datablock
- Expanded input data & study results
- Arc Flash & Motor Starting results
- Display results, input, tags
- User-defined templates
- Auto-adjusting protective device settings
- Independent tooltip & display
- Duplicate datablocks across multiple views
ETAP Application
- Installation wizard
- Keyless license manager
- Ribbon bar for Ground Grid & Cable Pulling
- Windows Active Directory authentication
- Library defragmentation & compaction
- Improved performance & analysis run-time
Elements
- Series Capacitor
  
  User-selectable capacitor location
  
  Calculate degree of compensation
  
  Consider MOV protection & bypass
- Switched Capacitor
  
  Automatic control modes: voltage, current, power factor
  
  Control buses & branches
- Distribution Voltage Regulator
  
  Automatic control modes: forward, reverse
  
  Include line drop compensation (LDC)
  
  Per phase voltage regulator adjustment
  
  Control based on load side voltage requirements
- ZigZag Grounding Transformer
  
  Consider effect in unbalanced studies & harmonics
  
  Alert based on nameplate rating
- Traction Power Elements
  
  Rectifier - Controlled & Uncontrolled
  
  Transformers - Booster, Auto, Scott-T
  
  Speed, Elevation, Signal, etc.
  
  Insulator & Isolators
- Distribution Elements
  
  Jumper, cut & open point
  
  Distributed load
- Busway (trunking busbar)
  
  User-defined or typical impedance
  
  Alert based on nameplate rating
Elements - Dynamics & Safety Modeling
- Busbar
- Inverter
- Wind turbine generator
- Photovoltaic array inverter
- HVDC - Voltage Source Converter (VSC)
Rule Book - Harmonic Compliance Limits
- ANSI/IEEE 519-2014
- IEC 61000-3-6: 2008
- User-defined grid code & local standards
Engineering Libraries
- Distance relay
- Distribution transformer
- Train rolling stock
- Traction rectifier library
- Sector & profile library
- Over 450 new V&V protective device models
- Over 40 detailed distance relay models with manufacturer specific settings
Equipment Warehouse
- Overhead line – phase, ground, tower/pole
- Overhead catenary
- Power cables
- Distribution transformer
- Low-voltage circuit breakers
- Power fuses
- Railway track
- Equipment reliability
Analysis Module
Harmonics & Power Quality
- Compliance with power quality standards
  
  IEEE 519-2014
  
  IEC 61000-3-14
  
  IEC 61000-3-6
- Global, local & individual location compliance rule book for voltage & current distortion
- New skin effect models for motors & transformers
- Enhanced current distortion alerts
- Automatic TDD current distortion limit evaluation
- Enhanced voltage & current alerts with percentile multipliers
- Enhanced load equipment cable modeling
Star™ - Protection & Coordination
- Compare Revision and Base Device Settings Report
- Sorting & filtering options for device settings report
- Globally include one-line diagram during batch print
- Expanded relay current & voltage inputs
- Added relay internal phase current summation
- Up to 6 settings group with labels & copy/paste
- Ground & neutral protection for overload function
Motor Starting
- Enhanced inverter model
- Plot Manager interface
Short Circuit
- Compliance with IEC 60909-2016 Ed. 2.0
- Variable fault current vs. voltage
- LV to EHV system fault current calculation
Reliability Assessment
- Reliability warehouse
- Multiple phase configurations
- GIS system element handling
- Unbalanced system reliability calculation
- Reliability new indices
  
  CTAIDI
  
  ALII
  
  ACCI
- Reliability momentary indices
  
  MAIFI
  
  MAIDI
- Optimized for multi-core CPU
Transient Stability
- Line-line & line-line-ground fault actions
- Improved synchronous machine saturation modeling
- Enhanced frequency-dependent network & generator models
- Enhanced Motor Parameter Estimation
- Enhanced built-in excitation system models
LV & Cable Systems
- Ground Grid & Cable Pulling user interface
- User-defined Final Temperature for cable damage curve plotting

ETAP 16 Series

ETAP 16 Model-Driven Power System Design & Operations Software expands on immersive system modeling and comprehensive simulation capabilities.

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Version	Release Date	Literature
16.2	Oct 6, 2017	View
16.1.1	Jul 12, 2017	--
16.1	Mar 23, 2017	--
16.0	Jan 21, 2016	--

Multi-Language Edition - Localized

English
Spanish
Russian
Korean
Chinese

Portuguese
Japanese
French
Italian*
Turkish*

*Output Reports

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

Datablock

New Intelligent Device Settings Datablock
Auto-update Device Functions & Settings
Export One-Lines and Datablocks 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
Consider IEC Fuse Test PF and X/R for Short Circuit Device Duty Evaluation

User-Defined Dynamic Model (UDM)

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
C# Scripting using MIMO Function Blocks

UDM Libraries

New IEEE 421.5 Models
AC Rotating Excitation Systems AC1C-2016, AC2C-2016, AC3C-2016, AC4C-2016, AC5C-2016, AC6C-2016, AC7C-2016, AC8B-2005, AC8C-2016, AC9C-2016
Static Excitation SystemsST3A–421.5-2005, ST5B –421.5-2005, ST5C –421.5-2016, ST6B –421.5-2005, ST6C –421.5-2016, ST7B –421.5-2005, ST7C –421.5-2016
DC Excitation SystemsDC1A-2005, DC1C-2016, DC2A-2005, DC2C-2016, DC3A-2005, DC3C-2016, DC4C-2016
WECC Approved UDM Exciter ModelsBBSEX1,EXAC1A, EXELI, IEEET1, REXS, SCRX, UEL1-2005, UEL2C-2016
Governor Models DEGOV1, DT, GAST, GGOV1, HYGOV, HYGOVDD,HYGOVLL, HYGOVPID, HYGOVSPH, TGOV1, ST, UG8
Power System Stabilizer Models PSS2B-2005, PSS2C-2016, PSS3B-2005, PSS3C-2016, PSS4B -2005, PSS4C-2016
Energy Storage Models ESS1 and ESS2

Wind Turbine Generator

New Control Block Test Routines
New Complex Terminal Voltage Input Blocks
Complex Terminal Current Output Blocks

Transient Stability

Line to Line & Line to Line to Ground fault actions
Consider MOV Dynamic Voltage Limits
Enhanced Generator Excitation Systems

Expanded Engineering Libraries

Verified & Validated Libraries Included with Release
Download Verified Libraries from ETAP HelpDesk

Enhanced Modules

Data Exchange (DataX)
Underground Raceway Thermal Analysis
Dynamic Parameter Estimation & Tuning (DPET)

ETAP 14 Series

ETAP 14 series takes advantage of new 64-bit architecture, graphical foundations & numerous productivity tools to deliver unmatched speed, intelligence and reliability and increase productivity by at least 50 percent.

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Version	Release Date	Literature
14.1	Jan 21, 2016	View
14.0	Sept 8, 2015	View

ETAP 14 series offers powerful rule-books, result analyzers, and automated evaluation tools to reduce engineering time, enforce standards, ensure design integrity, and optimize system operation.

ETAP Foundation

64-bit architecture
Local SQL database
System Manager & docking

One-Line Diagram

High-resolution graphics
Alignment tools
Right-click menu
Graphical symbol selection
Graphical contouring based on results
Display options
Circuit Tracing

Auto-Build

Rule-Based creation of one-line
Automatic spacing & alignment rules
Automated voltage assignment
Spacing & voltage rule book

Datablock

Customize input data & study results
Display results, input, and/or tags
User-friendly options to display
User-defined templates
Share deliverables across organization

License Manager

Network license checkout
Virtual machine support
Keyless network licensing
License Manager options

Theme Manager

User-defined result format
Display / hide based on
- Zoom level
- Equipment type
- Equipment state
- Info annotations
- Study results
- Datablocks

Composite Network

Image presentation
- Symbol
- Pictures
- Internal one-line
Unlimited connections
Customizable size

Libraries

1000+ protective device models
Quickpick tabular views
Induction Machine Circuit Model
Multi-Function Relay
Low Voltage Solid State Trip, LVSST
Revised Protective Device library models

Relay

Current & voltage input
Device parameters
Base current (lbase)
Output interlocks
OCR & OLR functions

SmartPlant^® Electrical Interface

Bi-directional data exchange
Map attributes of SPEL with ETAP elements & properties using Universal Mapping

AVEVA Electrical^™ Interface

Bi-directional data exchange
Map attributes of AVEVA Electrical with ETAP elements & properties using Universal Mapping

Import from Legacy Software

Built-in conversion tools
Automatically generate multi-layered one-line diagram
Import electrical data & protective devices
SKM PowerTools^®
ESA EasyPower^®
PSS/E^®

Load Flow

Load Flow Analyzer
Adjustments based on negative tolerance
Identify & alert modeling issues

Short Circuit Result Analyzer

View results of multiple studies in one glance
Compare & analyze study results
Determine worst-case duty violations
Easily identify over duty devices
Enhanced Short Circuit Analyzer
Thermal Withstand Duty Evaluation for IEC Standard

Arc Flash

NFPA 70E 2015
Result Analyzer
Sequence-of-operation for IEC Arc Flash
Main & load protective device enclosure isolation
Conductor orientation correction factors
Enhanced Arc Flash Analyzer

DC Arc Flash

Iterative method solution for Solar Systems

Star - Protection & Coordination

AC Device Setting reports
DC Device Setting reports
Panel Device Settings report
DC short-circuit
Generator Excitation point
Generator Stator Damage Curve
Transformer Damage Curve
Motor Damage Curve

Star Auto-Evaluation: Protection & Coordination

AC Device Setting reports
DC Device Setting reports
Panel Device Settings report
DC short-circuit
Generator Excitation point
Generator Stator Damage Curve
Transformer Damage Curve
Motor Damage Curve

Star - TCC View

Time Difference
Crosshair
Screen Capture
Label auto-layout
Low-Voltage Trip Device
Low-Voltage Circuit Breaker Override
PD Settings Reports in Excel & Crystal Report

Contingency Analysis

N-1 & N-2 contingency assessment & ranking
Fast screening method to scan outage list
Multiple graphical outage lists
Automatic performance indices calculation
Summary report analyzer

Cable System

Cable insulation voltage stress
Sheath & Armor induced voltage
Underground Thermal Analysis
Maximum cable length based on voltage

Cable Ampacity & Sizing

NF C 15-100 (French)
IEC 60502
Amendment to British Standard - BS 7671: 2008
Updated IEC 60364-5-52 LV cable sizing standard

Motor Dynamic Parameter Tuning

Non-linear dynamic circuit models
Include rotor core loss, Rc
Save estimated results to library
Match actual MFR characteristic curves

Motor Starting

Individual bus and motor alerts
User Definable initial bus voltages

Transient Stability

Advanced numerical methods
Enhanced open circuit machine modeling
More powerful automatic reference machine selection
Load Current Compensation for more exciter models
Improved salient pole synchronous machine modeling

EMTP Interface

EMTP-RV
PSCAD
License Manager Installation enhancements
Enhanced Conversion from SKM® and EasyPower^® to ETAP

Harmonics

Enhanced Harmonics Alert View

Multi-Language Output Reports & Arc Flash Labels

English
Spanish
Chinese
Japanese
Russian

Portuguese
Korean
German
French
Italian

Engineering Workstation

Localized SCADA views & configuration
Multistate breaker color & symbols
Communication failure display
Taglink alarming
Component flashing for abnormal states
Identify non-tagged components
Graphical WPF Views – control, pinning & flashing
Failed control identification
Alarm inhibition
Multi-state symbol coloring
Navigation & toolbar layout
Transformer tap control
CSV driver communications
Electrical & general control commands
Continuity & tracing coloring
Load Shedding Sequence-of-Events Recording

System Communications

IEC 61850
- Sequence of Event reports
- Buffered reports
Modbus TCP
- Performance & data quality
- Event based polling
DNP3
- ence of Event reports
- Class polling 0, 1, 2, 3
Automatic failure recovery
Connection status monitoring
XML based messaging

Data Captures & Notification

Sequence of events & waveform capture
- General Electric
- Schneider Electric
- Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
- Electro Industries, Nexus
Vaisala weather service
Short Message Service, SMS

Unit Commitment

Real-Time validation & optimization
Forecast based commitment
Maintenance schedules

AGC Enhancements

Generator Maintenance Warning & Alarmss
Fuel Level Monitoring
Forbidden Operational Areas

Web Real-Time Consoles

Configurable GIS View
Enhanced Trending
Additional Component Library
Import GIS Views
Editable Gauge Component
Event Display on GIS Views

SCADA Viewer

OPC UA Client
WPF technology
Full WebRT features in a workstation software
Automatically import web views & ETAP models
WPF Designer
Control & alarm management
Improved simulation capabilities

Sequence of Events

Log operator events
Log operator logins
Enhanced WPF views
Automatic MongoDB replication
Customizable display and messaging
Linked to ETAP and SCADA Viewer
User-defined themes

SCADA Integrator

Metering device library
Auto configuration of communication device drivers
Auto-generation of communications tags
Alarm groups
Tag state groups
AGC enhancements

Intelligent Load Shedding

ILS Event Analyzer

Customizable Reports

ETAP SCADA & Web Report Viewer
Automatic Report Scheduler
Custom Report Designer
SQL - Real-Time & Historical Data Access

ETAP 12 Series

The ETAP 12.0 is a complete program and does not require any previous ETAP installation. This point release is the latest in the ETAP 12 series and includes important updates based on the industry’s latest demands. ETAP continues to expand and enhance its capabilities based on the requirements of the industry.

Version	Release Date	Literature
12.6.5	Feb 13, 2015
12.6	May 8, 2014	View
12.5	Sept 24, 2013	View
12.0	Feb 8, 2013	View

In ETAP 12.0, the Unbalanced Load Flow module was enhanced to simulate double open-phase faults. This enhancement is in response to the requirements for the nuclear generation plants to conduct single and double open-phase fault studies for their off-site power supplies.

Auto-Connect

Automatic equipment connection mode
Automated selection of available pins
Auto connection to closest highlighted element
Auto Disconnect & Reconnect

Switching Device Interlock Enforcer

Auto enforcement of switching interlock logics
Automatic ‘pre’ & ‘post’ switching logic verification
Interlock based on circuit breaker positions or meter readings
Automatic interlock conflict checking
Ability to model cascade control of switching devices
Active monitoring of switching interlock violations
Switching plan validation against hazardous actions
Integrated operation with Switching Sequence Management

Cable Manager

Batch cable management
Customizable cable reports
Multi-cable sizing & shock protection evaluation
Intelligent search / filtering

Cable Systems

Automatic cable sequence impedance calculation
Cable Constants
Cable Armor thermal calculation
Cable Sheath thermal calculation
Calculations based on BS 5467, BS 7671 & IEC 60364s

Multi-Language Support

Interface & Help File in six languages:

English
Portuguese
Russian

Chinese
Japanese
Spanish

Output reports in seven languages:

English
Portuguese
Russian
German

Chinese
Japanese
Spanish

Photovoltaic (PV) Panels

Discrete DC PV panel element
Constant current source modeling
Model individual PV panels
Detailed modeling considers string cables & combiner boxes
AC & DC system analysis
Extensive Manufacturer / Model library
Modeling based on P-V & I-V curves

License Borrowing

Network license checkout
License Borrowing Manager
Flexible License Borrowing duration
License Configuration Utility

Polyline Textbox

Freehand polyline shapes & styles
Graphically define revision boundaries
Dynamic textbox object
Save with OLV Templates

Data Exchange - DataX

Legacy program conversion to ETAP
Automatic one-line creation
Protective device library mapping
Convert using native file formats
Built-in conversions for SKM^® Dapper^® & Captor^™, PSS^®E, EasyPower^®

Project Merge

Multi-user project management
Parallel ETAP project development
Self contained snapshots of the parent & branch projects
Merge Base & Revision Data
Merge TCCs Views

Transformer

2W & 3W buried Delta transformer
Calculation of zero sequence based on test data
Core & Shell type construction
3L, 4L & 5L models

Engineering Libraries

New Verified & Validated library data
4,800 newly added library devices:

Circuit Breakers
Trip Devices
Cables

Relays
Fuses
Harmonic Source

Interharmonics

Interharmonic modeling & simulation
Perform voltage flicker limitation studies
Interharmonic distortion indices: IEC 61000-4-7
Handling of harmonics up to 250^thorder
Automatic interharmonic frequency generation
Auto harmonic spectrum generation: IEEE 519
Adjustable harmonic current base
Adaptive Newtown-Raphson method

Open Phase Fault

Series fault or open phase condition modeling

Load Flow

Adaptive Newton-Raphson method
Fast convergence for systems with negligible impedance
Handling of transmission series compensation

AC Arc Flash Analysis

3 & 1-Phase Arc Flash Sequence-of-Operation
Graphical display of protective device trip sequence
Verification of device duty prior to arc flash calculations
Enhanced source protective device capability
Enhanced Arc Flash result analyzer
User-defined incident energy correction factor
Enhanced display of results on the one-line diagram

DC Arc Flash Analysis

Maximum power method
Stokes & Oppenlander method Paukert method
Determine incident energy
Assess arc flash protection boundary
Customize arc flash labels
DC Arc Flash result analyzer

Power System Monitoring & Simulation

Predictive simulation from web clients
Dynamic alarm notification
Enhanced web dashboards
Geospatial HMI views with real-time data

Unified Architecture

Web-based visualization & control
Thin client support via IEC 62541 standards
Secured communication for web clients

Intelligent Fast Load Shedding

Breaker failure detection & management

Collection & Verification

Mobile App

Protective Relay Performance & Evaluation

Embedded Fault Analyses & Power Flow

Plots & Reports

Distance Relay

Distance Relay Library

ArcFault™ - High Voltage Arc Flash

Arc-in-a-Box- 15 to 36 kV

Arc Flash - IEEE 1584 & NFPA 70E

Damage Point for Arc Resistant Switchgear

AC & DC Railway Simulation

Traction Elements

Traction Analysis

Interface

Results & Plots

Time Series Load Flow

Unified Load Flow

Autodesk Revit

ArcGIS Import & Export

MultiSpeak

Common Information Model, CIM

Universal Mapping

Model Conversion from SKM PTW

Wind Turbine Generator (WTG)

Solar/Photovoltaic Inverter Modeling

Microgrid Modeling

Transient Stability

ADMS - Advanced Distribution Management System

SCADA System & Architecture

Visualization & Dashboards

Real-Time & Historical Reports

Intelligent Load Shedding

Load Preservation

Switching Order Management

Switching Sequence Management

Alarm Management

Generator Operations & Maintenance

Remote Terminal Units

Controllers

Communication Protocols

One-Line Diagram

Geospatial Diagram

Plot Manager

Datablock

ETAP Application

Elements

Elements - Dynamics & Safety Modeling

Rule Book - Harmonic Compliance Limits

Engineering Libraries

Equipment Warehouse

Harmonics & Power Quality

Star™ - Protection & Coordination

Motor Starting

Short Circuit

Reliability Assessment

Transient Stability

LV & Cable Systems

Graphics & Database

Data Exchange

Analysis Modules

ETAP Real-Time™

Elements & Database

Analysis Modules

ETAP Real-Time™

ETAP Real-Time^™

ETAP Real-Time^™