SFT2821

Installation

Use

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contents
Introduction 3

ACE 900 connection kit 7

Graphical interface 8

Commissioning 10

Managing setting files 12

Printing 15

Stopping the application 16

Consulting and modifying settings 17

Transferring settings 25

Customization 35

Software version 37

Installing the SFT2821 software program 38

Appendix 1: Error messages 47

Appendix 2: Example of printout 48

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Introduction

Presentation
The SFT2821 software program for PC is a tool used to set up and
commission Sepam 2000.
It runs on PC type microcomputers in Windows™ 95/98 or Windows™
NT 32-bit environments.
The SFT2821 software dialogues with Sepam 2000 via the terminal link,
normally intended to accommodate the TSM2001 pocket terminal or its
SFT2801 emulation.
The PC is connected to the front panel of Sepam 2000 by means of the
ACE 900 connection kit.

ACE 900 connection kit

XXX XX

Sepam 2000
microcomputer
with SFT2821 software

Functions

The SFT2821 software performs the following functions:

downloading (DownLoad PCSepam 2000) of Sepam 2000 settings
from a particular setting file or a default setting file,

uploading (UpLoad Sepam 2000  PC) of Sepam 2000 settings into a
file,

display and modification of Sepam 2000 setting files,

printing of the Sepam 2000 setting file,

comparison of the contents of two setting files.

choice of the operating language (French, English, Italian, Spanish) and
the communication port, used by the SFT2821 software,

choice of the PC communication port, used to dialogue with Sepam
2000.

Setting Sepam 2000

files

Creation, display,
modification
Downloading
Uploading

SFT2821
Printing of
setting folder

Printer

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Introduction

Required set-up
The minimum hardware set-up required to run the SFT2821 software is
as follows:

PC compatible microcomputer:
 Pentium type
 133 MHz
 32 Mb Ram (minimum)
 graphic display (EGA, VGA, Super VGA), minimum resolution 800 by
600 pixels,
 a 3"½ diskette drive (1.44 Mb)
 a hard disk (4 Mb available)
 an available RS232 communication port (COM1 , COM2, COM3 or
COM4)

system:
 Windows™ 95 (version 708 or later version) or Windows™ 98
 or Windows™ NT 4.0 version 1382 with pack 3 or later version and
rights to modify Window NT system files.

a printer (optional)

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Introduction

Notion of
function sheet
In order to commission Sepam 2000, settings are entered via the PC
computer and then sent to the Sepam 2000.
There are three categories of settings or parameters for Sepam 2000.
Each category of settings is split into functions. The SFT2821 software
presents each function in the form of a function sheet. The 3 categories of
settings are:

"status" parameters, for example:
 Phase CT – E/F sensor,
 VT ratio
 Communication
...

"program logic" settings and parameters.
The settings and parameters are grouped together in two data sheets:
 Timer
 Parameters

"protections" settings. These settings are grouped together in several
function sheets marked F01 to F99.
There may be one or more protection sheet relays. Each relay is covered
by a tab. Each tab is marked Fxxy in which xx is the function number and
the relay number.
For example:
 F014: relay 4 of sheet F01
 F181: Sheet 18 (there is only one relay for this function)
In the rest of the document, the expression "function sheet" may relate to
"Status", "Program Logic" or "Protection".

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Introduction

Cartridge reference
The presence of the "status" parameters and the protection function
settings depend on the hardware set-up of the Sepam 2000.
Parameters that are modified by the user are logged in setting files in a
user-chosen directory, selected at the time the data are saved.
The user chooses the location and name of the setting file. The setting file
suffix is mandatory and is forced to ".rgl".
The “Setting” directory is the default directory proposed to users when
they save file settings on their disks. During such save operations, users
may:

select another directory,

subdivide the directory into sub-directories according to hardware set-
ups
When a new setting file is entered, the SFT2821 software proposes the
selection of a reference from a list of Sepam 2000 cartridge references.
When a new setting file is entered, the parameters of the different sheets
and relays are defined with the application’s default parameters.
They are not used by Sepam 2000.
The list of cartridge references recognized by the software is frozen.
However, there are cartridge references, noted "4xxZ00" or "6xxZ00", for
which all of the protection sheets are defined with a maximum number of
relays. This allows users to prepare the setting files of customized Sepam
2000 units.

The format of setting files, as well as the format of the file containing the
list of cartridges, are proprietary formats. These files therefore cannot be
used outside the SFT2821 software.

Conditions for use

The PC supporting the SFT2821 software is physically connected to the
Sepam 2000 using the ACE900 connection kit presently delivered with the
SFT2801 terminal emulation software.
The SFT2821 software only operates with Sepam 2000 compatible
applications, i.e. Sepam 2000 S26 and Sepam 2000 S36 applications
later than 99xx. It does not operate with earlier applications, or with
Sepam 2000 S46 applications. Any attempt to use SFT2821 with a non-
compatible application is indicated and does not disturb the application.

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ACE 900 connection kit

Kit components
The ACE 900 connection kit delivered with the SFT2821 software
consists of:

1 Sepam 2000/ RS232 interface box,

1 PC / interface serial connection cord.

Connection
The interface should be plugged into the inlet on the front panel of Sepam
2000, behind the small flap door. The other end is connected to the COM
1, COM 2, COM3 or COM4 communication port (whichever was selected
at the time of installation) on the PC.
The communication port is chosen via a configuration menu.
Sepam 2000 front panel

Interface to be plugged into terminal connector

It is mandatory for the ACE 900 connection kit supplied in the SFT2821
kit to be used to connect the PC and Sepam 2000.
The use of any other cord, or the absence of the interface, could cause
Sepam 2000 operating difficulties.

Characteristics
Dielectric insulation
Dielectric withstand IEC 60255-4/5 0.5 krms common mode
1.2/50µs impulse wave IEC 60255-4/5 1 kV common mode;
0.5 kV differential mode
Climatic withstand
Operation IEC 60068-2 - 5 °C to + 55 °C
Storage IEC 60068-2 - 25 °C to + 70 °C
Electromagnetic compatibility
Radiation IEC 60255-22-3 30 V/m
IEC 61000-4-3 10 V/m
Electrostatic discharge IEC 60255-22-2 8 kV
1MHz damped oscillating wave IEC 60255-22-1 1 kV common mode
0.5 kV differential mode
5 ns fast transient bursts IEC 60255-22-4 1 kV common mode and
differential mode
with direct coupling
4 kV common mode
with capacitive coupling

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Graphical interface

General layout
The SFT2821 software is of the SDI (Single Document Interface)
type, which means that is only possible to open one setting file at a
time.
It is possible to start up the software several times, with the
program being executed in different Windows™ windows. This
makes it possible to consult different setting files in parallel.
The SFT2821 software has a standard Windows™ application
window, consisting of:

a title bar which includes the usual buttons (system menu, shrink,
expand, close). This bar indicates the name of the application (here
SFT2821) which is to be completed by the name of the active
setting file (here 4LSW05), if there is one, and the type of sheet in
progress (here "status" type).

a menu bar described further on;

a toolbar described further on;

a work area containing the function sheets described further on.

The screen design is based on a minimum screen resolution of

800x600 points.
The SFT2821 application is intended for customers in various
countries. The data displayed in the screen are in the language
chosen by the user.

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Graphical interface

Activating a screen
object
Screen objects may be activated in three ways:

using the mouse, by clicking the right button on the required
object (button, list...),

using the PC keyboard, by pressing the following combination
of keys ("Alt" and the letter underlined in the screen). For

example, to activate the button, the user

presses the “Alt” key and the OK" key simultaneously.

using the keyboard shortcuts for the menus. The keyboard
shortcut is indicated in the screen when the menu is selected.
For example, the “New” function may be accessed by pressing
keys "Ctrl" + "N".

Behavior
Upon activation, and then during operation, the items in the
menu and toolbar that are not available are disabled (dimmed).
The same applies, generally speaking, to all the checks used by
the application, in particular those of the function sheets.
The SFT2821 software complies with the usual operating rules
for Windows™ applications, which are not described in detail
here. If need be, readers should refer to the documentation that
comes with their computers.

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Commissioning

Activating the
application
In the Windows™ program manager, "double-click" on the SFT2821 icon

. The window below is displayed in the center of the screen.

After the message is acknowledged by the user by pressing the "OK"

button, the main screen of the SFT2821 software is displayed. This
screen corresponds to the standard application window, in which the work
area is empty.

Menu bar
Access is gained to the different functions of the SFT2821 software by
means of the menu bar. The meaning of the different functions is
described further on the document. There are four different types of
menus:

"File" menu
It contains the usual file management commands.

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"Sepam" menu

The first three submenus are used to consult a particular “Status”,

"Protection" or “Program Logic” sheet respectively.
The last three submenus may be used respectively to:
 upload (UpLoad Sepam 2000  PC) the Sepam 2000 settings to a file,
 download (DownLoad PCSepam 2000) the Sepam 2000 settings
from a particular setting file,
 download (DownLoad PCSepam 2000) the Sepam 2000 settings
from a default setting file,

"Option" menu

"?" menu
This menu is used to display the software version number.

Toolbar
The SFT2821 software functions are accessed via the toolbar:

the icon corresponds to the "New" submenu defined previously,

the icon corresponds to the "Save" submenu defined previously,

the icon corresponds to the "Print" submenu defined previously,
The user can move from sheet to sheet as follows:

via for "status" sheets,

via for "protection" sheets,

via for "program logic” sheets.

The movement procedure is described later on.

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Managing setting files

Creating a new setting file

This function allows the user to create a new setting file based on the
default parameters of the application. These parameters can then be
modified later on.
The function is activated via the menu bar ("New" submenu) or via the
toolbar.
The SFT2821 software asks the user to select a cartridge reference from
a predefined list of references:

After the cartridge reference has been selected (OK button), the SFT2821
software displays the first "Status” sheet.
The name of the selected cartridge appears in the title bar.
If the user activates the "Cancel" button, the main screen is displayed.
If a setting file is already open, the SFT2821 software proposes saving of
the settings in the current file if a modification has been made, and
closing of the file:

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Managing setting files
Opening a setting file
This function is used to consult and/or modify settings in an existing file.
The function is activated via the menu bar ("Open" submenu) or via the
toolbar.
The SFT2821 software asks the user to select the desired setting file via
a standard Windows™ dialogue window.
The user selects the setting file using the "Open" button. If the user
presses the "Cancel" button, the main screen is displayed again.
The suffix of the setting file is always ".rgl”.
If a setting file is already open, the SFT2821 software proposes saving of
the settings in the current file if a modification has been made, and
closing of the file.
The setting file contains a data item indicating the cartridge that was used
during the definition of the file ("New" function). The name of the cartridge
appears in the title bar.
If the cartridge reference is not in the list of cartridges recognized by the
software, the following message is displayed. After confirmation of the
message, the main screen is displayed again.

The SFT2821 software checks the validity of the sheet parameters

defined for the current hardware configuration, in the setting file. The
different errors are indicated to the user in an error window.
If the user tries to use the data contained in the setting file, via the
SFT2821 software, the application may be shut down upon the activation
of one of the software functions.

Closing a setting file

This function allows the user to close the current setting file. It is activated
via the menu bar ("Close" submenu).
If a setting file is already open, the SFT2821 software proposes saving of
the settings in the current file if a modification has been made, and
closing of the file.

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Saving a setting file
This function is used to save the Sepam 2000 settings:

in the current setting file ("Save" function),

or in a new setting file ("Save As" function)
The function is activated via the menu bar ("Save" submenu) or via the
toolbar.
The "Save" function is only allowed:

if one of the parameters has been modified in the current setting file.
Saving is done in the current setting file.

if there is a new setting file ("New" function) and the data have not been
saved in a setting file.
For new setting files for the “Save” and “Save As” functions, the SFT2821
software asks the user to indicate the file name and directory in which it
should be saved, via the following dialogue window:

The suffix of the setting file is always ".rgl.”

The SFT2821 software runs a check and informs the user if the save is to
take place in a file that already exists. The user then has the option of
refusing the save operation.

Messages indicate any errors and, in such cases, propose retrying the
save.

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Managing setting files
Comparing setting files
This function is used to compare the contents of two Sepam 2000 setting
files. The files must use the same cartridge reference.
The function is activated via the menu bar (“Compare” submenu)).
The "Compare" function is may be used if no setting files are open.
The comparison function request the user to choose the two files to be
compared.
To start up the comparison, the user activates the "Compare" button.
The result of the comparison can be of three types:

The setting files are identical,

The setting files are incompatibles, i.e. the references of the cartridges
used in each file are different.

The setting files use the same cartridge reference, but show
differences in the function settings. In such cases, the comparison
function lists the functions for which there are comparison errors.

A setting entered in two different ways generates an error. For example, a

time delay set to 50 ms in one file and to 005 s in the other file generates
a comparison error.

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Printing

Introduction
This function is used to print the active setting file.
Printing takes place on the default printer, defined in the
Windows™ control panel.
Printing errors (e.g. paper missing) are reported to the user via the
print manager (outside SFT2821 software).

Print
This function is activated via the menu bar (“Print” submenu) or via
the toolbar.
The function may only be accessed after a setting file has been
opened.
Print format
The print format is as follows:

on the first page:
 a designation indicating the reference of the cartridge used to
initiate the setting file,
 file name,
 current date.

parameters that correspond to the "Status" sheets. A "Status"
designation precedes the printing of the "Status" sheets.
For each "status" sheet:
 a hyphen is printed between the sheets,
 the sheet designation is printed,
 each parameter in the sheet is then printed on a different line in
the following form:
'parameter name' = value of the ‘unit’ parameter'

settings that correspond to the "Protection" sheets.
A "Protection" designation precedes the printing of the sheets.
The settings are printed:
 sheet by sheet,
 relay by relay for a sheet.
The print format is the same as that described previously.
N.B. Certain access conditions are defined in the sheets (e.g.
"Number of VTs"). If access is prohibited, the parameters will be
printed but the value of the parameter will be replaced by “Setting
impossible".

protection settings and parameter settings that correspond to the
“Program Logic” sheets. A “Program Logic” designation precedes
the printing of the sheets.
An example of a printout is given in the appendix.

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Stopping the application

This function is activated via the menu bar (“Exit” submenu) or via
the title bar ( icon).
If a setting file was open before the function was activated, the
SFT2821 software proposes saving of the modified data in the
current setting file, before stopping the application.

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Consulting and modifying settings

Principle
Consultation and/or modification of settings may be accessed after
the opening of a setting file or after the creation of a new setting
file.
In the rest of the document, the term "consultation" refers to both
consultation and modification of settings.
The user consults the settings by accessing a function sheet.

Displaying a function
The settings specific to a function are presented to the user in the
form of a “function sheet” contained in a “tab box” in the center of
the screen.
For the "Status" or "Program Logic" function sheets, a tab box with
a single tab is used, with the tab representing a “Status” function or
a “Program Logic” function respectively.

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Consulting and modifying settings

For the protection functions, a tab box with several tabs is used.
The tab identifies the Sepam 2000 function number and the relay
concerned. There are as many tabs as there are relays present for
the function.

Certain sheets have access conditions. In that case, a message is

displayed in the center of the sheet in the place of the settings to
indicate the reason for the refusal of access.

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Presentation of
settings
The settings are displayed in the screen, according to the case:

in the form of a data item composed of a “Value” field and “ Unit”
field.

The "Value" field is a numerical data entry zone in which the user
may enter 3 significant digits at the most. The entry of a decimal
point in this field is allowed.

The "Unit" field is a pull-down list in which the user can

choose the data unit.
With this presentation, it is possible to enter a data item in different
forms. For example, a data item entered as 450 A is equivalent to
the item 0.45 kA.

in the form of a numerical value followed, if necessary, by a data
item indicating the unit. The unit, in this case, is frozen.

or
The user can enter 3 significant digits at most for this type of value.
According to the type of value, it may or may not be possible to
enter a decimal point. For example:

 entry possible:

 entry prohibited:

in the form of a list of boxes to be checked off indicating the
different choices possible. This principle is used for settings for
which there are four options at the most.

with corresponding to the current value

of the setting.

in the form of a list of possible choices. This principle is used for
settings for which there are more than 4 options.

It is possible to move from field to field by pressing the "TAB" key

on the keyboard.

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Modifying settings
Each function sheet includes two buttons "OK" and "Cancel".
Whenever one of the fields displayed in the screen is modified by
the user, the two buttons "OK" and "Cancel" are activated, and all
of the other functions of the SFT2821 software, activated via the
menu bar and/or the toolbar, are disabled.
Pressing "OK" triggers a consistency check (see below) and, if
everything is OK:

the new values of the sheet are taken into account. The new
setting values are logged in the PC memory. The user should then
save all of the modifications in the current setting file ("Save" or
"Save As" function),

the two buttons "OK" and "Cancel" are no longer active,

all of the SFT2821 software functions are enabled again, except
for software customization.
When "Cancel" is pressed:

the two buttons "OK" and "Cancel" are no longer active,

the modifications of the sheet displayed are cancelled,

the values prior to the modification are displayed,

all of the SFT2821 software functions are enabled again except
for software customization.

Rounding off values

The setting value that results from data entry may be rounded off to
a lower value. Rounding off depends on the setting. It takes place
at the time that the function settings are confirmed ("OK" button).
The new value of the setting is displayed in the screen, after
confirmation. For example, rounding off may be:

to 10 ms for a time delay.
A delay of 176 ms is therefore rounded off to 170 ms

to 1 A for a phase current value,

to 0.1 A for an earth fault value,

....

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Setting consistency
check
When a function sheet is confirmed ("OK" button), the SFT2821
software runs a semantic check of the settings.
This check may concern:

consistency between the various function settings,

consistency of the settings with respect to the Sepam 2000
general settings.
The semantic check of the settings is carried out with the rounded
off value of the settings.
The sheet settings are only stored in the PC memory if the results
of the semantic checks linked to the function sheet are OK.
Error messages are displayed in an error window.
The error designation indicates the following:

name of the sheet with the error and the relay with the error,

mnemonic of the erroneous setting,

a designation describing the errors,

Press the "OK" button in this window to go back to the current

function sheet.
For Status function sheets, in addition to the checks run on the
sheet settings, semantic checks are run on all the functions, with
indication of any errors. An error in another function does not call
into question the storage of the Status sheet settings.

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Consulting and modifying settings

Accessing sheets
Only the function sheets defined in the cartridge associated with
the setting files may be consulted.
The "Status", "Program Logic" or "Protection" designation appears
in the title bar, to the right of the name of the cartridge.
Direct access to records
When a setting sheet is opened, new menus are displayed in the
menu bar:

the "Status" sheets are accessed via the "Status" submenu of
the "Sepam" menu. This submenu lists the sheets associated with
the cartridge reference.

the "Protection" sheets are accessed via the "Protection"

submenu of the "Sepam" menu. This submenu lists the protection
sheets associated with the cartridge reference.

the "Program Logic" sheets are accessed via the "Program

Logic" submenu of the "Sepam" menu. This submenu is always the
same, regardless of the cartridge reference.

When the user confirms his/her choice in one of the submenus, the
contents of the corresponding setting sheet are displayed.

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Moving within a category of sheets

Using the toolbar, the user may move from sheet to sheet within a
category of sheets.

If the current sheet being consulted is of the "Status" type,

and are used to consult the settings in the “Status”

sheets that follow and precede the “Status” sheet being consulted,

If the current sheet being consulted is of the "Protection" type,

and are used to consult the settings in the "Protection"

sheets that follow and precede the “Protection” sheet being
consulted,

If the current sheet being consulted is of the "Program Logic"

type, and are used to consult the settings in the

"Program Logic" sheets that follow and precede the “Program
Logic” being consulted,

The sheets are accessed in a circular manner, i.e. at the end of
the list, the user goes back to the first sheet.
Returning to a category of sheets
By means of the toolbar, the user can move to another category of
sheets:

is used to consult the last "Status" sheet consulted. This tool

may only be accessed if the sheet currently being consulted is not
of the "Status" type.

is used to consult the last "Program Logic" sheet consulted.

This tool may only be accessed if the sheet currently being
consulted is not of the "Program Logic" type.

is used to consult the relay in the last "Protection" sheet

consulted. This tool may only be accessed if the sheet currently
being consulted is not of the "Protection" type.
If no sheets in the category were previously consulted, consultation
via the buttons is focused on:

the first sheet in the category,

the first relay in the sheet for “Protection” sheets.

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Transferring settings

Principle
There are 3 types of transfer functions.
The role of the functions is to transfer all the Sepam 2000 settings from
the Sepam 2000 to an image file on the PC disk:

downloading of Sepam 2000 settings from a particular setting file. This
function is activated via the "Download (PC -> Sepam 2000)" submenu.

downloading of Sepam 2000 settings with default setting values. This
function is activated via the "Download Default setting file" submenu.

uploading of Sepam 2000 settings into a setting file. This function is
activated via the "Upload (Sepam 2000  PC)" submenu.
Prior to all transfer operations, the SFT2821 software asks the user, if
there is a setting file being modified, if he/she wants to save the
modifications on the disk.

In any event, the SFT2821 software closes the current setting file again
before performing the data transfer.
Before carrying out a transfer operation, it is necessary to:

connect the PC to the Sepam 2000 using the ACE 900 connection kit
(See "ACE 900 connection kit" section),

indicate to the software the communication port via which the data is to
be transferred (See "Choice of the communication port" section),

make sure that the Sepam 2000 is compatible with the SFT2821
software (See "Conditions for use" section).
The SFT2821 software can detect a large number of cases of errors. The
errors are displayed in error messages. Following confirmation of the
messages by the user ("OK" button), the transfer function is canceled and
the main screen is displayed again.

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Transferring settings

Whatever the transfer function and the transfer phase under way, when
the SFT2821 software detects a transmission error (e.g. parity error,
overflow error, damaged connection cord, Sepam 2000 disconnected or
de-energized, incorrect version of Sepam 2000...), the following error
message is displayed:

If the SFT2821 software can no longer transmit to Sepam 2000 (error due
to the communication port), the following error message is displayed:

In the case of errors, the SFT2821 software tries to put the Sepam 2000
back into normal status.

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Transferring settings

Identification
Whichever transfer function is selected, a Sepam 2000 identification
phase takes place at the very beginning of the transfer operation.
The purpose of this phase is to:

initialize the communication port,

dialogue with the Sepam 2000,

check that the Sepam 2000 version is compatible with the SFT2821
software,

check the reference of the cartridge to be downloaded against that of
the setting file (case of downloading from a specific setting file),

enter and then send a password for downloading operations.
Throughout the Sepam 2000 identification phase, a window with a
percentage of progress is displayed.

The user has the possibility of interrupting the function under way by
pressing the "Cancel" button.
If the SFT2821 software is unable to configure the communication port
indicated at the time of customization, it displays the following message:

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Transferring settings

If connection errors or a missing link are detected, the SFT2821 software

displays the following message:

If the SFT2821 software detects continuous receiving during the Sepam

2000 identification phase, it displays the following error message:

The compatibility of the Sepam 2000 with the SFT2821 software is

determined by means of a Sepam 2000 identification request. If the
Sepam 2000 does not respond to the request, the SFT2821 software
displays the following message:

If the Sepam 2000 is identified, for downloading operations from a

specific setting file, the SFT2821 software checks the compatibility
between:

the Sepam 2000 cartridge reference,

the reference of the cartridge contained in the setting file to be
transferred.
If there is a difference, the SFT2821 software displays the following
message.

It is then possible to continue the transfer function ("Yes" button) or else

stop it ("No" button).
Once the identification phase is over, the window showing progress is
erased from the screen.

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Transferring settings

The identification phase takes about 30 seconds.

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Transferring settings

Downloading function

Downloading from a particular setting file and downloading from a fault

setting file are almost identical.
The downloading functions do not check the contents of the setting file
transmitted to the Sepam 2000, but simply that the transfer has taken
place correctly.
Before performing the downloading operation, the SFT2821 software
asks the user to confirm downloading, indicating that the Sepam 2000
settings will be lost.

The user has the options of:

continuing to download by pressing the "Yes" button

interrupting the function by pressing the "No" button.

If the user answers yes, and if it is for downloading from a particular

setting file, the SFT2821 software asks the user to indicate the file name
and directory, via a dialogue window:

The identification phase described previously then takes place.

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If the identification phase takes place correctly, the SFT2821 software

asks the user to enter a password in the window below. The password
consists of 4 to 7 digits. The characters are display as "*" as they are
entered. The user confirms the password by pressing the "OK" button.

If the user enters less than 4 characters, a message appears. The user
can then enter the password again.

The password is transmitted to Sepam 2000 for verification.

If the password entered by the user is different from the password
recognized by Sepam 2000, the SFT2821 software informs the user.
The user can enter a new password (“Yes" button), or stop the operation
in progress ("No" button).

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If the password is correct, the SFT2821 software performs the actual

downloading.
During this phase, the SFT2821 software displays a window showing
progress, with a data item in the title bar of the window that indicates
whether the operation concerns the downloading of default settings or
downloading from a particular setting file.
For downloading from a particular file, the name of the file to be
downloaded appears in the title bar of the window.
Example of downloading from a particular file.

Example of downloading from the default setting file:

The user can stop the transfer under way by pressing the "Cancel" button.

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When the transfer has been successfully completed, the SFT2821

software informs the user via the following message:

At the beginning of the transfer, the SFT2821 software tries to switch the
Sepam 2000 into Download mode. In the event of an error, the software
informs the user via the following message:

If the user has activated the "Cancel" button during the transfer
phase of it there has been a transfer error, the Sepam 2000 has been
partially set. The SFT2821 software displays the following message:

In this case, the user must re-program the Sepam 2000 settings in
order to ensure that they are consistent.
The user can then repeat the downloading operation ("Yes" button) in the
same way as for the identification phase, or stop the transfer function
("No" button).
The transfer time (excluding the identification phase) is about 30 seconds.

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Uploading function

The uploading function does not check the contents of the settings
transmitted to the Sepam 2000, but simply that the transfer has taken
place correctly.
The identification phase described previously is the first phase of the
function.
If the identification phase has taken place correctly, the SFT2821
software performs the actual uploading. During this phase, the SFT2821
software displays uploading progress in the following window:

The user can stop the transfer under way by pressing the "Cancel" button.
When the transfer has been successfully completed, the SFT2821
software informs the user via the following message:

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If the user wishes to save the settings, the SFT2821 software asks
him/her to choose the setting file name and directory via a dialogue
window:

If a saving error has occurred, the SFT2821 software proposes that the
user retry the save via the following message:

If a transfer error has occurred during the transfer, the SFT2821 software
displays the following message. The user can retry the transfer operation
("Yes" button) as of the identification phase, or stop the transfer function
("No" button).
?

The transfer time (excluding the identification phase) is about 60 seconds.

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Customization

There are two customization functions:

choice of the communication port connected to the Sepam 2000,

choice of the language
Customization may be done at any time, provided there is no consultation
of setting files or transferring under way.
Access to those functions is impossible.
The customization options are saved so as to be kept when the SFT2821
software is activated again.

Choice of the
communication port

This function is activated via the menu bar ("Communication serial link
with Sepam 2000") submenu:

The SFT2821 software displays the different communication ports that it

manages, in the form of a choice box.

indicate the communication port used by the software.

The user selects the communication port that he/she wishes to use to
communicate with Sepam 2000 and confirms the selection by pressing
the "OK" button. The main screen is displayed again.
If the user presses the "Cancel" button, the function is canceled and the
main screen is displayed again.
No communication testing is done at the time of customization.
The communication ports displayed in the screen are those managed by
the SFT2821 software. The user must first make sure that the ports are
available on the PC via the “ports” section in the control panel.

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Choice of the language

This function is activated via the menu bar ("Language" submenu).

In the pull-down list, the SFT2821 software displays the languages

accepted by the software version.
The user selects the new language from the list and confirm the choice by
pressing the "OK" button. The designations of the different screens will
then be displayed in the new language. The main screen is displayed
again.
If the user presses the "Cancel" button, the function is canceled and the
main screen is displayed again.

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This function is activated via the menu bar ("About SFT2821"

submenu).
The screen displayed corresponds to the application start-up
screen.
This screen is used to display the application identification window,
in particular the version.

Press the "OK" button to erase the screen.

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general information
The installation software performs the following functions:

Installation,

Updating.
The different choices are described in detail in the next part of the
document.
The software is very simple to use and does not call for any
prerequisite knowledge of your machine or the IT field.
The installation software allows the SFT2801 and SFT2821
software programs to be installed separately or together.

A set of three diskettes is used to install the SFT2821 and

SFT2801. The installation diskettes are common to both programs.

starting up the
installation software

Load diskette 1/3 of the installation set in the diskette drive;

In the Start menu, choose Settings and then Control Panel,
click on Add /Delete program,
click on Install in the Install /Desinstall tab,.
It is also possible to run the Execute command in the Start menu
and enter a:setup.

Follow the Windows instructions for installing from the diskette
drive in which the installation diskette is loaded.

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installation start-up
An installation start-up program copies the files required for the
operation of the installation program itself.

The installation procedure asks the user to load the other diskettes
marked 2/3 then 3/3 in the diskette drive.

It is important for all the applications to be closed before the start of

installation so as not to cause any conflicts with shared system
files.
By the way, if a conflict arises, the following window will be
displayed.

In this case, cancel the installation, close all the running programs
and restart the installation. If the conflict is still there, then choose
Ignore and continue the installation.
It’s also possible that the installaton requires the reboot of your
system for the upgraded system files to be taken into account. In
this case, perform the reboot and restart the installation from the
beginning.

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start-up screen
First of all, the screen asks the user to close the applications before
continuing the installation of the SFT2821 software. In this case,
the user chooses "Exit installation".
The installation procedure must be started over from the beginning.

In addition, the screen may be used to choose the installation

language.

canceling during
installation
It is possible to cancel the installation procedure at any time, in
which case everything that has been created by the program (files,
directory, icons, shortcuts,…) up to the cancellation is automatically
deleted.

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choosing the
installation directory

The following screen is used to select the installation directory.

The directory proposed by default is c:\Program Files\Schneider\.

The SFT2821 is installed in a SFT2821 directory which is created

in this directory by default.
With the "Change directory" button, it is possible to choose another
default directory in which the SFT2821 directory will be created. If
the default directory does not exist, it is created.
When the installation directory has been chosen (default or other
directory), the user starts up the actual installation by pressing the

button:
choosing the
program to be
installed
SFT2801 and SFT2821 may be installed at the same time or
separately. If the SFT2801 software is selected as well, it is
installed in the directory chosen in the previous screen, in an
SFT2801 subdirectory.

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checking disk space
At this stage of the installation, the software checks that the
computer has enough disk space for the selected software to be
installed.

choosing the group

of programs
This screen is sued to choose the group of programs that will be
created in the Start / Programs menu.
The choice proposed by default is Schneider.
According to the programs selected for the installation, one or two
icons SFT2801 and SFT2821 are created in the new group.
The installation procedure allows users to customize their terminal
software and install it physically on their hard disks.

The installation procedure allows, also to install the

icon in the program manager. This icon can then be used later to
start up the SFT2821 software directly.

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copying files

The program copies the files required for the chosen program or
programs.

The application may propose you to keep a file which is more

recent on your disk than the version on diskette.

In this case, it’s recommended that you keep your existing file.
In particular the SFT2801.INI file which contents the
personalized settings of your program.

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end of installation
The system files are then updated.
The program icons are created.
A message informs you that the software has been installed
correctly.

On the disk, the installation directory should contain the following

directories :

The installation directory should contain the following files:

The APPLI subdirectory should contain the following files:

The Setting subdirectory should contain the following file:

A number of checks are run by the installation procedure.

After the installation, the user should customize his/her software.

Customizing the
software
Please refer to the "Customizing" section.

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Deinstallation
Before deinstalling the software, the user should check that the
SFT2821 software is not running.
To deinstall:

in the Start menu, choose Settings and then Control Panel,

click on Add /Delete program,

go to the Install /Deinstall tab,

select the software in the list to be deinstalled,

click on add/delete,

confirm deinstallation.
Windows™ can only deinstall files that have been installed using
the installation software. If you want the deinstallation tool to
actually delete all the directories in the software, before starting
deinstallation, you must manually delete all the files contained in
SFT2821\fichier\reglage for the SFT2821 program.

The following screen informs the user that deinstallation has

begun.

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The user is asked to confirm:

Software components may be shared by several programs.

When this is the case, the user should answer "Keep" for all the
components except for the "PROJET_CONTRÔLE.ocx"
component which a specific SFT2821 software component. Answer
"Remove" for that component.

At the end of the installation, the following message is displayed:

The files installed during the installation are then deleted.

However, the directory tree structure is maintained.

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Updating the
SFT2821 software
To update the software,
it is advisable to:

deinstall it,

and then install the update.

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Appendix 1: Error messages

Designation Comments

Default setting file missing. The default setting file Fichier\reglage\reglage.def is missing.
Setting file incorrect.
Application stopped. Application stopped due to a system error.
Error reading option file. The customization file FICHIER\APPLI\SFT2821.INI is
incorrect.
Error writing option file. Error writing the Customization file
FICHIER\APPLI\SFT2821.INI
Error reading application file. Error reading the file that contains the cartridges managed by
the SFT2821 software FICHIER\APPLI\APPLI.TXT
Error in application file syntax. Syntax error in the file that contains the cartridges managed by
the SFT2821 software FICHIER\APPLI\APPLI.TXT
The reference of the chosen cartridge uses undefined Incompatibility between the SFT2821 software version and the
statuses. file that contains the cartridges managed by the SFT2821
software FICHIER\APPLI\APPLI.TXT
The reference of the chosen cartridge uses undefined Incompatibility between the SFT2821 software version and the
protections or too a high a number of relays for a protection. file that contains the cartridges managed by the SFT2821
software FICHIER\APPLI\APPLI.TXT
The chosen setting file refers to an undefined cartridge. Incompatibility between the file that contains the cartridges
managed by the SFT2821 software
FICHIER\APPLI\APPLI.TXT and the content of the setting file.
Error reading language file. The language file is missing.
Initialization of communication port incorrect.
Error sending to Sepam 2000.
No link with Sepam 2000. No connection, Sepam 2000 -energized, or connection problem
between the PC and the Sepam 2000
No Sepam 2000 silence following Sepam 2000 identification.
No response from Sepam 2000 to identification request.
Check version.
No response from Sepam 2000 to switching to Download
mode.
Sepam 2000 link fault detected.
Current operation stopped by user.
Incorrect password. Do you want to enter the password again?
Password must comprise 4 to 7 numerical characters.
Setting file content incorrect.
Programming error. In principle, this message should never occur.
System message during execution Delete the PROJET_CONTROLE.OCX from the system
directory and repeat the installation of the application

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Appendix 2: Example of printout

Example of printout of a Sepam 2000 setting file:

P: 1
28/07/1999 14:53:20
4LSM05 : FEEDER1.RGL

STATUS

TP Phase
Unp = 20 kV
Uns = 100 v
Number = 3U
Vnso = Uns/1,732

........

PROTECTION

F011:
Curve = Definite
Is = 999 kA
T= 655 s

F012:
Curve = Definite
Is = 999 kA
T= 655 s

......

PROGRAM LOGIC

SETTING:

KP01=0 KP02=0 KP03=0 KP04=0 KP05= 0 KP06=0 KP07=0 KP08= 0

KP09=0 KP10=0 KP11=0 KP12=0 KP13= 0 KP14=0 KP15=0 KP16= 0
KP33=0 KP34=0 KP35=0 KP36=0 KP37= 0 KP38=0 KP39=0 KP40= 0
KP41=0 KP42=0 KP43=0 KP44=0 KP45= 0 KP46=0 KP47=0 KP48= 0

DELAY:

T01=200 s T02=200 s T03=200 s T04=200 s T05 = 200 s

....
T56=200 s T57=200 s T58=200 s T59=200 s T60 = 200 s

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