Applied Systems Engineering ASE2000 User Manual

ASE2000 V2 Communication Test Set User Manual 10
1. Overview
Welcome to ASE2000 Version 2, the rst major release of the ASE2000 Communication Test Set
since it was rst introduced in 1998. ASE2000 Version 2 contains all the functionality of Version
1 plus several new features, enhancements for ease of use, and upgrades requested from our
many users over the years.
The ASE2000 is a communication protocol analyzer and communication test tool designed
for operation in the SCADA industry with emphasis on protocols used predominantly in the
electric power utility industry. The ASE2000 supports over 80 such protocols, both serial and
network based. As a full-featured SCADA communication test tool, the ASE2000 supports three
basic modes of operational testing; Line Monitor Mode, Master Simulation Mode, and RTU
Simulation Mode. These are essentially functional test modes and exist within the two ASE2000
operational modes; Exchange Mode and Task Mode.
Line Monitor Mode is one of the primary uses of the ASE2000 and is used to provide visibility into
communication occurring between a master station and remote devices (RTUs, IEDs, or PLCs).
As such, one of the main features of the ASE2000 is the capability to operate as a line monitoring
device, presenting communication message data in raw (numeric) format, and also interpreting
those messages into protocol specic English text for ease of understanding. Input point values
are extracted from the message and can be viewed in a separate tabular formatted view.
In addition to monitoring communication on a serial line or network connection, the ASE2000
can also operate as either a master or remote device to further exercise, test, and diagnose
problems.
Master Simulation Mode provides the ability to simulate a master and to issue messages to
exercise and diagnose problems in a remote device. All information and views available in
Line Monitoring mode are also available in Master Simulation mode. The main di󰀨erence is
operational in that the ASE2000 takes the place of the master in transmission of messages to
the remote device.
RTU Simulation Mode provides the ability to simulate one or more remote devices to exercise the
master and diagnose potential problems. All information and views available in Line Monitoring
mode are also available in RTU Simulation mode. The main di󰀨erence is operational in that the
ASE2000 takes the place of the remote device (or devices) in transmission of messages to the
master.
For video demonstrations of ASE2000 Communications Test Set V2, visit the Applied Systems
Engineering website: http://www.ase-systems.com/videos/trainingvideo.asp.
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Applied Systems Engineering ASE2000 Specifications

General

Brand	Applied Systems Engineering
Model	ASE2000
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English