Cooper SMP 4 User manual

User Manual
SMP Gateway

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GUI-00316-00001 T, version 18

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Contents
1Welcome 1
1.1SMP Gateway Models...........................................................................................1
1.2Related Documentation .........................................................................................2
1.3Getting Assistance with Cybectec Products ..........................................................3
1.4Getting Started.......................................................................................................3
1.5Document Overview..............................................................................................4
2Principles of Operation 7
2.1Logical Architecture..............................................................................................7
2.1.1Masters and Slaves..................................................................................7
2.1.2Introducing the SMP Gateway in the Automation System......................8
2.1.3SMP Gateway Internals...........................................................................9
2.1.4Communications Components ................................................................9
2.2Configuring the SMP Gateway............................................................................10
2.2.1The Transparent SMP Gateway ............................................................11
2.2.2Using the SMP Gateway as a Protocol Translator ................................13
2.2.3Using the SMP Gateway as a Data Concentrator or Device
Multiplexer............................................................................................14
2.2.4Using the SMP Gateway as a Communications Processor....................15
2.2.5Putting it all Together............................................................................16
2.2.6Securing the Substation.........................................................................17
3SMP Tools Overview 19
4SMP Manager 21
4.1Starting SMP Manager and Logging On.............................................................21
4.2Main Window......................................................................................................22
4.3Adding an SMP Gateway....................................................................................22
4.4Information Provided by the SMP Gateway Icon................................................23
4.5Customizing the Display .....................................................................................24
4.5.1Adding or Removing a Column............................................................25

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4.5.2Changing the Position of a Column ......................................................25
5Configuring the SMP Gateway 27
5.1Creating Master Protocol Instances.....................................................................28
5.1.1Creating a Master Protocol Instance from a Template..........................29
5.1.2Creating a Master Protocol Instance Manually.....................................30
5.1.3Configuring the Master Protocol General Settings................................30
5.2Configuring the Data Points................................................................................31
5.2.1Adding Data Points from a Protocol Template .....................................33
5.3Creating a Template from a Master Protocol Instance ........................................33
5.4Duplicating a Master Protocol Instance...............................................................34
5.5Configuring the Communications Links .............................................................34
5.5.1Configuring the Serial Port Interfaces...................................................34
5.5.2Configuring the Operation of the Serial Ports.......................................36
5.5.3Configuring TCP/IP Master Connections .............................................37
5.6Associating a Master Protocol Instance with a Communications Link...............37
5.7Testing the Configuration....................................................................................38
5.7.1Validating and Saving the Configuration..............................................38
5.7.2Sending the Configuration to the SMP Gateway ..................................39
5.7.3Retrieving an SMP Gateway Configuration File...................................40
5.8Working with SMP Config..................................................................................40
5.8.1Selecting Cells and Lines......................................................................40
5.8.2Duplicating a Line.................................................................................41
5.8.3Copying a Value to a Group of Cells ....................................................41
5.8.4Resequencing a Group of Lines ............................................................42
5.8.5Deleting an Item....................................................................................43
5.8.6Using Tooltips.......................................................................................44
5.8.7Searching and Replacing Points in a Configuration..............................44
6Viewing the SMP Log Files 47
6.1Information Provided by SMP Log .....................................................................47
6.2SMP Log Features...............................................................................................48
6.2.1Searching in SMP Log ..........................................................................48
6.2.2Printing a Log........................................................................................48
6.2.3Saving a Log File..................................................................................48
6.2.4Viewing Multiple Log Folders at Once.................................................49
6.2.5Changing How Time Information is Displayed ....................................49

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7Viewing Protocol Exchanges in Real Time 51
7.1Information Provided by SMP Trace...................................................................51
7.2SMP Trace Features ............................................................................................52
7.2.1Searching in SMP Trace........................................................................52
7.2.2Printing Traces......................................................................................53
7.2.3Recording Live Traces..........................................................................53
7.2.4Saving all the Scrolled Information.......................................................54
7.2.5Changing How Time Information is Displayed ....................................54
8Viewing Communications Statistics in Real Time 55
8.1Information Provided by SMP Stats....................................................................56
8.2SMP Stats Features..............................................................................................56
8.2.1Resetting Statistics ................................................................................56
8.2.2Printing Statistics ..................................................................................57
8.2.3Changing How Time Information is Displayed ....................................57
9Using a Web Browser to View Data in Real Time 59
9.1Connecting to the SMP Gateway’s Website........................................................59
9.2Navigating Through the SMP Gateway’s Website..............................................59
9.3Applying a Filter to a Data Point Display ...........................................................60
9.4Acknowledging Data Point Value Changes ........................................................61
10Connecting the SMP Gateway to a Control Center 63
10.1Creating Slave Protocol Instances.......................................................................63
10.2Configuring Slave Protocol Instances .................................................................63
10.3Subscribing to the Master Data Points.................................................................64
10.4Configuring the Data Points................................................................................66
10.5Configuring the Communications Links .............................................................66
10.5.1Setting up a TCP/IP Slave Connection..................................................66
10.6Associating a Slave Protocol Instance with a Communications Link .................66
10.7Validating and Activating the Configuration ......................................................67
10.8Testing the Configuration....................................................................................67
11Using the Web Server’s Commissioning Tool 69
11.1Configuring an SMP Gateway for Commissioning.............................................69
11.2Activating the Commissioning Feature...............................................................70
11.3Opening a Commissioning Session.....................................................................71

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11.3.1The Commissioning Tab.......................................................................72
11.3.2Forcing an Input Point...........................................................................73
11.3.3Un-Forcing an Input Point.....................................................................73
11.3.4Performing a Control Operation............................................................74
11.3.5Closing the Commissioning Session.....................................................75
11.4Deactivating the Commissioning Feature............................................................75
12Interconnecting SMP Gateways 77
12.1Configuring the Slave SMP Gateway..................................................................78
12.2Configuring the Master SMP Gateway................................................................81
12.2.1Updating the Interconnections Master’s Data Point List.......................83
12.3Verifying the Interconnection Between the SMP Gateways ...............................84
13Security 85
13.1Meeting NERC CIP Requirements......................................................................85
13.2Substation Network Security Considerations......................................................86
13.2.1Setting Up a Secure Substation LAN....................................................86
13.2.2Using SMP Tools through a Substation LAN Firewall.........................87
13.3Extending the SMP Gateway Security Model.....................................................89
13.4Managing the Security Database of One or More SMP Gateways......................89
13.4.1Getting Started ......................................................................................89
13.4.2Accessing the Login Information Dialog Box.......................................90
13.4.3Displaying an Appropriate Use Banner at Login ..................................90
13.4.4Defining your Authentication Policy ....................................................91
13.4.5Groups and Privileges...........................................................................94
13.4.6Editing User Groups and Privileges......................................................94
13.4.7Managing User Groups and Privileges..................................................96
13.4.8Validating and Saving the Security Database .......................................97
13.4.9Sending the Security Database to One or More SMP Gateways...........98
13.4.10Retrieving the Security Database of an SMP Gateway.........................99
13.4.11Removing the Security Database from One or More
SMP Gateways....................................................................................100
13.4.12Unlocking a User Account..................................................................100
13.4.13Viewing the Security Log ...................................................................101
13.5File certification and integrity checking............................................................102
13.5.1Detecting an integrity check failure ....................................................102
13.5.2Recovering from an integrity failure...................................................102
13.6Using VPN Connections....................................................................................102

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13.6.1Manually Setting Up a VPN Connection ............................................103
13.7Configuring the Firewall ...................................................................................104
13.7.1Creating the Firewall in SMP Config..................................................104
13.7.2Setting General Parameters.................................................................105
13.7.3Setting Firewall Rules.........................................................................105
13.8Locking Incoming RAS and Passthrough Connections.....................................106
13.8.1Locking or Unlocking All Incoming RAS Dialup Connections..........107
13.8.2Locking or Unlocking a Passthrough Connection...............................108
14Using Passthrough Connections 109
14.1Principles of Operation......................................................................................109
14.2Setting up Passthrough Connections .................................................................111
14.2.1Defining SMP Gateway Passthrough Settings....................................111
14.2.2Installing a Loopback Cable, if Necessary..........................................112
14.2.3Setting Up a List of Applications and Loopback Connections............113
14.3Connecting to the Device ..................................................................................116
14.4Testing the Passthrough Connection .................................................................116
14.5Deactivating the Passthrough Connection.........................................................116
14.6Using the Trace of Passthrough Connection Events..........................................117
14.7Changing How Time Information is Displayed in SMP Connect .....................118
15Retrieving Event Files From Devices 119
15.1Defining System Folders...................................................................................119
15.2Configuring Master Protocols for Event File Retrieval.....................................121
15.3Retrieving files from another SMP Gateway.....................................................122
16Using the Annunciator Interface 125
16.1Activating the Annunciator Option ...................................................................127
16.2Setting Up the Annunciator...............................................................................128
16.2.1Configuring Alarm Inputs...................................................................129
16.2.2Setting Up the Alarms Page................................................................131
16.2.3Setting Up the Blocked Page...............................................................134
16.2.4Setting Up the History Page................................................................135
16.2.5Setting Up the System State Page .......................................................137
16.2.6Creating a User-Defined Readings Page.............................................140
16.2.7Selecting the Pages to Display ............................................................147
16.2.8Selecting the Page Displayed at Startup..............................................148

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16.2.9Changing How Time Information is Displayed ..................................148
16.2.10Setting Up an Alarm Buzzer ...............................................................149
16.2.11Temporarily Deactivating the Annunciator.........................................149
16.3Setting Up the Touch Screen.............................................................................149
16.3.1Connecting the Touch Screen to the SMP Gateway............................149
16.3.2Setting Up a Screen Saver using SMP Config ....................................150
16.4Uploading the Configuration to the SMP Gateway...........................................150
16.5Calibrating the Touch Screen............................................................................151
16.6Using the SMP Gateway’s Annunciator............................................................151
16.6.1Navigating Through the Different Pages.............................................151
16.6.2Managing Alarms................................................................................152
16.6.3Blocking Alarm Inputs........................................................................154
16.6.4Using the Single Alarm Display..........................................................155
16.6.5Using the History Log.........................................................................155
16.6.6Monitoring System Status...................................................................157
16.6.7Performing Control Operations From a Readings Page......................159
16.6.8Using the Screen Saver .......................................................................160
17The SMP Gateway’s Automation Functions 163
17.1The SMP Gateway Automation Functions Module...........................................163
17.1.1Adding an Automation Functions Instance.........................................164
17.1.2Defining an Automation Function.......................................................165
17.1.3Understanding Automation Functions Settings...................................168
17.1.4Using the Logic Processor...................................................................168
17.2The Soft PLC.....................................................................................................176
17.2.1The CoDeSys Development Environment ..........................................176
17.2.2Using CoDeSys to Create SMP Gateway Automation Scripts............177
18Using Syslog with an SMP Gateway 178
18.1Setting Up Syslog..............................................................................................178
19Redundancy 181
19.1Redundant Group Operation..............................................................................181
19.1.1Redundant IEDs..................................................................................182
19.1.2Giving Priority to an SMP Gateway of the Group ..............................182
19.2Grouping 2 SMP Gateways for Redundancy.....................................................183
19.2.1Setting Up a Redundancy Group Using SMP Manager ......................183

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19.2.2SMP Manager’s Redundancy Column................................................187
19.3Managing Redundancy......................................................................................188
19.3.1Forcing an Active SMP Gateway to Fall On Standby.........................188
19.3.2Additional Failover Conditions...........................................................189
19.3.3Modifying the Redundancy Settings of an Existing Group.................189
19.3.4Ungrouping SMP Gateways................................................................189
19.3.5Testing and Validating the Configuration...........................................189
19.3.6Monitoring Redundancy Status...........................................................190
19.3.7Testing a Redundant Network.............................................................190
19.4Hot Standby.......................................................................................................191
19.5Teaming NICs for Network Fault Tolerance (SMP 16 Only) ...........................192
20Setting Up the SNMP Server 193
20.1SNMP Traps......................................................................................................193
20.2Configuring the SNMP Server ..........................................................................193
21Time Adjustment 195
21.1Monitoring Time Information ...........................................................................195
21.2Setting SMP Gateway’s Internal Clock.............................................................195
21.3Automatic Clock Adjustment............................................................................196
21.3.1About GPS, IRIG-B and SNTP...........................................................197
21.3.2Configuring the SMP 16 GPS Clock Option.......................................198
21.3.3Using IRIG-B for Internal Clock’s Adjustment..................................198
21.3.4Setting Up the SMP Gateway as an SNTP Client...............................199
21.3.5Using a SCADA Protocol’s Time Adjustment Feature.......................200
21.4Using the SMP Gateway as a Time Source.......................................................200
21.4.1Configuring IRIG-B Time Distribution ..............................................201
21.4.2Setting Up the SMP Gateway to Act as an SNTP Server....................201
21.4.3Adjusting Devices Clocks Using Master Protocols.............................202
22SMP Tools Remote Access to the SMP Gateway 203
22.1Windows XP Setup Procedures.........................................................................203
22.1.1Setting Up a Dial-Up (Modem) Connection .......................................203
22.1.2Setting Up a Direct Serial Connection................................................206
22.2Windows 2000 Setup Procedures......................................................................208
22.2.1Setting Up a Dial-Up (Modem) Connection .......................................209
22.2.2Setting Up a Direct Serial Connection................................................211

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23Using a Dial-Up Connection for DNP3 or IEC 60870-5-101 215
23.1Specifying which serial ports have modems .....................................................216
23.2Creating a modem pool .....................................................................................216
23.3Adding a modem to a modem pool ...................................................................217
23.4Adding a modem pool master connection.........................................................219
23.5Adding a modem pool slave connection............................................................219
24Updating SMP Gateway’s Software and Tools 221
24.1Software Architecture of the SMP Gateway .....................................................221
24.2Updating the SMP Tools on the PC...................................................................222
24.3Updating the SMP Gateway Software...............................................................222
24.3.1Updating the SMP Gateway Firmware ...............................................222
24.3.2Updating the SMP Gateway Application............................................224
24.3.3Updating the Configuration File .........................................................225
25Activating a New License 226
25.1Updating your License Information ..................................................................226
26Miscellaneous SMP Tool Features 229
26.1SMP Manager Features .....................................................................................229
26.1.1Modifying SMP Manager’s Settings...................................................229
26.2SMP Config Features ........................................................................................230
26.3System Data Points............................................................................................231
26.4SMP Loader.......................................................................................................234
26.4.1Setting Up SMP Loader ......................................................................235
26.4.2Main Window .....................................................................................236
26.4.3Transferring Files to the SMP Gateway..............................................237
26.4.4Log File 239
26.4.5Updating Bootstraps Under Unusual Circumstances ..........................239
27Telnet-Based Functions 241
27.1Starting a Telnet Session ...................................................................................241
27.2Firewall Manager ..............................................................................................241
27.2.1R Command ........................................................................................242
27.2.2S Command.........................................................................................242
27.2.3H Command........................................................................................242
27.2.4Q Command........................................................................................243

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27.3Time and Date...................................................................................................243
27.4Clock Manager ..................................................................................................243
27.4.1D Command........................................................................................244
27.4.2H Command........................................................................................244
27.4.3Q Command........................................................................................244
27.5Elo Touchscreen Driver Manager......................................................................244
28Troubleshooting 247
28.1.1Getting Additional Help......................................................................247
28.1.2Creating an SMP Gateway Report File...............................................248
28.1.3Viewing an SMP Gateway Report File...............................................249
28.2Startup Problems ...............................................................................................249
28.2.1No Configuration File.........................................................................249
28.2.2Protocols Failed...................................................................................250
28.2.3Critical Components Missing..............................................................251
28.3Communications Problems................................................................................251
28.3.1Physical Layer.....................................................................................252
28.3.2Link Layer...........................................................................................252
28.3.3Protocol Layer.....................................................................................252
28.4Problems with Data Validity .............................................................................253
28.5Problems Executing a Control Operation..........................................................253
28.6Firewall-Related Problems................................................................................254

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Figures
Figure 1Master and slave systems .............................................................................................8
Figure 2The SMP Gateway as a Master-and-slave system........................................................8
Figure 3The SMP Gateway real-time data exchange.................................................................9
Figure 4SMP Gateway communications components..............................................................10
Figure 5The transparent SMP Gateway...................................................................................12
Figure 6Additional SMP Gateway functions...........................................................................13
Figure 7The SMP Gateway protocol translator........................................................................14
Figure 8The SMP Gateway data concentrator .........................................................................15
Figure 9The SMP Gateway as a communications processor ...................................................16
Figure 10The substation SMP Gateway.....................................................................................17
Figure 11The SMP Gateway with a firewall..............................................................................18
Figure 12Using a passthrough connection...............................................................................110

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1 Welcome
Congratulations on acquiring your new SMP Gateway! You now have unlimited connectivity for
all the equipment in your substation.
In this manual, we will show you how to use the SMP Gateway to integrate existing and new
RTUs, IEDs, PLCs and control centers into a single modern, homogeneous substation automation
system.
You will learn how to set up your SMP Gateway as a:
Protocol Translator – The SMP Gateway translates standard or proprietary device protocols
to control center protocols such as DNP3, TEJAS, IEC-60870-5-101/103/104 or IEC-61850
(UCA 2.0).
Data Concentrator – The SMP Gateway collects the data from all connected devices,
regardless of protocol, and makes it available to control centers using LAN, WAN, modem or
serial connections.
Terminal Server – The SMP Gateway supports centralized maintenance, monitoring and
control of all devices by using the passthrough communications mode.
Substation Communications Gateway – The advanced capabilities of the SMP Gateway
make it the ideal choice for any substation automation project.
1.1 SMP Gateway Models
There are currently 3 SMP Gateway models:
The SMP 4 has 4 ports. It comes in a compact and economical format that allows it to be
installed directly within relay protection enclosures. There is also an optional internal modem
available, which allows the SMP 4 to communicate with a SCADA or device via a dialup
connection.
The SMP 16, which can be mounted in a 19-inch rack, comes in two versions, both of which
have the same basic characteristics:
The SMP 16/CP is a gateway that offers 16 RS-232/422/485 universal serial ports,
2 Ethernet ports and an integrated modem.

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The SMP 16/SG has, in addition, expansion slots where accessories and options can be
added to make it an ideal communications gateway for all your automation projects.
Both versions can also be equipped with the PM option, a new 1.1 GHz Pentium-M
processor that improves the gateway's speed tenfold. This is ideal for high-capacity
application or complex automation schemes.
The manual applies to all models, and differences are indicated where applicable. Refer to your
SMP Gateway installation guide for a detailed description of your particular SMP Gateway model.
1.2 Related Documentation
This manual provides you with the basic information you need to get started with your
SMP Gateway. To reduce paper use, we have included the following related documentation on the
CD-ROM you received with the product. Should you want printed documents, you can order them
from Cooper Power Systems using reference number P-DPRN-0102.
Your Documentation folder contains the following related documents:
SMP 4-20 SMP 8-40 Installation Guide, GUI-00316-00027 T.
This document gives you detailed instructions on installing and setting up the SMP 4-20 or
SMP 8-40.
SMP 4 Installation Guide, GUI-00316-00026 T.
This document gives you detailed instructions on installing and setting up the SMP 4.
SMP 16 Installation Guide, GUI-00316-00032 T.
This document gives you detailed instructions on installing and setting up the SMP 16/CP or
the SMP 16/SG.
SIOM Adding Serial Ports to Your SMP, AUT-00123-00432 T.
This document describes how to add serial ports to an SMP 4-20 or SMP 8-40.
SMP 16 GPS Clock Option Installation Guide AUT-00316-0047-T.
This document describes how to install the wiring and setup the software if you have the GPS
clock option for the SMP 16.
Master Protocol Common Concepts.
This document describes the concepts and settings common to the protocols used by most
substation devices. Separate documents describe the protocol-specific settings.
SMP 4 Diagnostics Reference Guide, GUI-00316-00040 T.
This document takes you through the steps required to run diagnostic tests on the SMP 4.
SMP 16 Diagnostics Reference Guide, GUI-00316-00036 T.
This document takes you through the steps required to run diagnostic tests on the SMP 16.
SMP 4-20 SMP 8-40 Diagnostics Reference Guide, GUI-00316-00024 T.
This document takes you through the steps required to run diagnostic tests on the SMP 4-20
or SMP 8-40.

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1.3 Getting Assistance with Cybectec Products
If you have any questions regarding the performance, application, testing or repair of this or any
other component of the Cybectec product line, do not hesitate to contact us. Our staff will be
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1.4 Getting Started
When you receive your SMP Gateway, you have to go through several steps before you can
perform the tasks described in this document. Namely, you have to do the following:
Unpack the SMP Gateway.
Install the SMP Gateway.
Set-up the SMP Gateway.
Install the PC software.
Make the SMP Tools aware of your new SMP Gateway.
Load the SMP Gateway firmware.
All of these steps are explained in detail in the following documents:
SMP 4-20 SMP 8-40 Installation Guide, GUI-00316-00027 T
SMP 4 Installation Guide, GUI-00316-00026 T.
SMP 16 Installation Guide, GUI-00316-00032 T.
Make sure you have performed all the steps described in those documents before proceeding
with the material explained in the present document.

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1.5 Document Overview
Once you have performed all the steps explained in your SMP Gateway installation guide, you are
ready to perform the following tasks, as described in this user manual:
Configure your SMP Gateway so that it can communicate with your devices:
Define the hardware.
Configure the master protocol instances that will communicate with your substation
devices.
Configure the data points.
Set-up the communications links between the SMP Gateway and the substation devices.
Associate master protocol instances with communications links.
Validate, activate and test your configuration.
View the following information in real time:
The SMP Gateway log files.
Protocol exchanges.
Communications statistics.
Data points, using a Web browser.
Configure your SMP Gateway so that it can communicate with one or more control centers:
Configure a slave protocol instance for each control center.
Have each control center subscribe to the data points.
Associate slave protocol instances with communications links.
You will also become familiar with the following SMP Gateway features:
Security.
Passthrough connections.
DFR and event file processing.
Automation functions.
Annunciator..
Redundancy.
SNMP exporting.
Time synchronization.
SMP Gateway access through a direct or dial-up connection.
SMP Gateway access through a dial-up connection for DNP3 and IEC 60870-5-101
protocols.
Commissioning tool.

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You will also learn how to update the SMP Gateway software and tools, and to troubleshoot any
problems you may encounter with your SMP Gateway.