Working with Server Configurations
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Use the IEC 61850 Server window to perform the following functions for the BMENOP0300 module:
Before configuring server properties, enable the IEC 61850 server function in the General window. After you enable the IEC 61850 server function, click the IEC 61850 Server Settings button to open the IEC 61850 Server window.
Viewing Server Information
When a server is created, the Server Information area displays the following server settings:
Setting
Description
IED Name
The read-only server name. By default, it is the same as the Module Name in the General window.
Description
The configurable description of the server. By default, it displays the description provided by the ICD template.
IP
Select an IP address for the IEC 61850 server. IEC 61850 clients use this IP address to access the server.
NOTE: The list can contain up to 3 IP addresses. IP addresses are added to the list in the Communication Settings window.
NOTE: Before you create a new IEC 61850 server, the Server Information settings are empty and disabled. After you create a new server instance, these settings display their default values.
Creating an Empty IED Server
To create a new empty IED server, follow these steps:
Step
Action
1
When the IEC 61850 Server window opens, the Create IED Server dialog opens, presenting three selections:
  • Create an empty IED server.
  • Select an external Schneider Electric ICD / CID file.
  • Select an external Schneider Electric SCD file.
NOTE: If you cancel the Create IEC 61850 Server window, click the Create IEC 61850 Server button to re-open it.
2
Select Create an empty IED server.
Result: The OK button is enabled.
3
Click OK.
Result: The Input IED Name dialog opens.
4
In the Input IED Name dialog, accept the default name or enter a new name for this IED.
NOTE: Use a maximum of 16 characters for the IED name.
5
Click OK.
Result: The new server is created.
6
Save the new server.
NOTE: A new empty IED server contains no predefined functions. Create all the functions your new IED server requires.
Creating a New Server from an External Schneider Electric ICD / CID File
You can create a new server instance from an ICD or CID file that was previously created and saved using the Modicon IEC 61850 Configuration Tool. To create a new server from an external ICD or CID file, follow these steps:
Step
Action
1
When the IEC 61850 Server window opens, the Create IED Server dialog opens, presenting three selections:
  • Create an empty IED server.
  • Select an external Schneider Electric ICD / CID file.
  • Select an external Schneider Electric SCD file.
NOTE: If you cancel the Create IEC 61850 Server window, click the Create IEC 61850 Server button to re-open it.
2
In the Create IED Server dialog, select Select an external ICD / CID file.
Result: The file path field and browse button are enabled.
3
Click the browse button beneath your selection.
Result: The Open dialog opens.
4
In the files of type list, select the type of file you want to select:
  • ICD file (*.icd)
  • CID file (*.cid)
5
Navigate to and select an ICD or CID file, then click Open.
Result: The dialog closes, and the name of the selected file appears in the path box.
6
Click OK.
Result: The Input IED Name dialog opens.
7
In the Input IED Name dialog, accept the default name or enter a new name for this IED.
8
Click OK.
Result: The new server is created.
9
Save the new server.
Creating a New Server from an SCD File
The Modicon IEC 61850 Configuration Tool can create a new server from an IED file contained in an external SCD file. To create a new server from an external SCD file, follow these steps:
Step
Action
1
When the IEC 61850 Server window opens, the Create IED Server dialog opens, presenting three selections:
  • Create an empty IED server.
  • Select an external Schneider Electric ICD / CID file.
  • Select an external Schneider Electric SCD file.
NOTE: If you cancel the Create IEC 61850 Server window, click the Create IEC 61850 Server button to re-open it.
2
In the Create IED Server dialog, select Select an external SCD file.
Result: The file path field and browse button are enabled.
3
Click the browse button beneath your selection.
Result: The Open dialog opens.
4
Confirm that in the files of type list, SCD file (*scd) is selected.
5
Navigate to and select the appropriate SCD file, then click Open.
Result: The dialog closes:
  • The name of the selected SCD file appears in the path box.
  • The Select IED to Import list is populated with IEDs associated with the selected SCD file.
6
In the Select IED to Import list, select the appropriate IED file, then click OK.
Result: The Input IED Name dialog opens.
7
In the Input IED Name dialog, accept the default name for this IED.
NOTE: Schneider Electric recommends you do not change the default IED name.
8
Click OK.
Result: The new server is created.
9
Save the new server.
Deleting an Existing Server
You can delete the IEC 61850 server instance that is currently displayed in IEC 61850 Server window. To delete the server, follow these steps:
Step
Action
1
Open the server you want to display in the IEC 61850 Server window.
2
Click the Delete this server configuration button .
Result: The Confirm dialog opens and asks if you are sure you want to delete the server.
3
In the Confirm dialog, click Yes.
Result: The server is deleted, and the Create IEC 61850 Server button is enabled.
4
Save your edits.
Exporting the Server to a CID or ICD File
You can export the IEC 61850 server instance that is currently displayed in IEC 61850 Server window, as a CID or ICD file. To export a server, follow these steps:
Step
Action
1
Click the Export toolbar button .
Result: The Save As dialog opens.
2
In the Save As dialog:
  • Navigate to the location where you want to save the exported file.
  • Select a file type: CID or ICD (or IID for Edition 2.0).
  • Click Save.
Exporting the Server to an Excel Spreadsheet File
You can export the configured IEC 61850 server that is currently displayed in IEC 61850 Server window, as an Excel 97-2003 spreadsheet file. To export a server, follow these steps:
Step
Action
1
Click the Export to Excel button.
Result: The Save As dialog opens.
2
In the Save As dialog:
  • Navigate to the location where you want to save the exported file.
  • Click Save.
The exported Excel spreadsheet file populates the following fields with configured server data:
All other fields in the spreadsheet are not populated.
Opening Additional Server Property Windows
To continue configuring properties for the IEC 61850 server open in the IEC 61850 Server window, click one of the following: