Cooper SMP 4 - Figure 9 the SMP Gateway as a Communications Processor; Putting It All Together

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16 • SMP Gateway User Manual

REAL-TIME

DATA EXCHANGE

MODBUS

SLAVE

MODBUS

MASTER

RS-232

CONNECTION

RS-232

CONNECTION

DNP3

SLAVE

TCP/IP

CONNECTION

SCADA

MAINTENANCE

CENTER

DEVICE

Figure 9 The SMP Gateway as a communications processor

2.2.5 Putting it all Together

The SMP Gateway’s sophisticated architecture allows it to integrate existing and new RTUs,

IEDs, PLCs and control centers into a single homogeneous substation automation system. It

provides you with a complete solution for automating new substations and modernizing legacy

systems.

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
1 Welcome15
- SMP Gateway Models15
- Related Documentation16
- Getting Assistance with Cybectec Products17
- Getting Started17
- Document Overview18
2 Principles of Operation21
- Logical Architecture21
- Configuring the SMP Gateway24
3 SMP Tools Overview33
4 SMP Manager35
- Starting SMP Manager and Logging on35
- Main Window36
- Adding an SMP Gateway36
- Information Provided by the SMP Gateway Icon37
- Customizing the Display38
  - Adding or Removing a Column39
  - Changing the Position of a Column39
5 Configuring the SMP Gateway41
- Creating Master Protocol Instances42
- Configuring the Data Points45
  - Adding Data Points from a Protocol Template47
- Creating a Template from a Master Protocol Instance47
- Duplicating a Master Protocol Instance48
- Configuring the Communications Links48
- Associating a Master Protocol Instance with a Communications Link51
- Testing the Configuration52
- Working with SMP Config54
6 Viewing the SMP Log Files61
- Information Provided by SMP Log61
- SMP Log Features62
7 Viewing Protocol Exchanges in Real Time65
- SMP Trace Features66
  - Printing Traces67
  - Saving All the Scrolled Information68
8 Viewing Communications Statistics in Real Time69
- Information Provided by SMP Stats70
  - Printing Statistics71
9 Using a Web Browser to View Data in Real Time73
- Applying a Filter to a Data Point Display74
- Acknowledging Data Point Value Changes75
10 Connecting the SMP Gateway to a Control Center77
- Subscribing to the Master Data Points78
- Configuring the Data Points80
- Validating and Activating the Configuration81
11 Using the Web Server's Commissioning Tool83
- Activating the Commissioning Feature84
- Opening a Commissioning Session85
12 Interconnecting SMP Gateways91
- Configuring the Slave SMP Gateway92
- Configuring the Master SMP Gateway95
  - Updating the Interconnections Master's Data Point List97
- Verifying the Interconnection between the SMP Gateways98
13 Security99
- Substation Network Security Considerations100
  - Using SMP Tools through a Substation LAN Firewall101
- Extending the SMP Gateway Security Model103
- File Certification and Integrity Checking116
  - Manually Setting up a VPN Connection117
- Configuring the Firewall118
  - Setting General Parameters119
- Locking Incoming RAS and Passthrough Connections120
  - Locking or Unlocking All Incoming RAS Dialup Connections121
  - Locking or Unlocking a Passthrough Connection122
14 Using Passthrough Connections123
- Figure 12 Using a Passthrough Connection124
- Setting up Passthrough Connections125
  - Installing a Loopback Cable, if Necessary126
  - Setting up a List of Applications and Loopback Connections127
- Connecting to the Device130
- Using the Trace of Passthrough Connection Events131
- Changing How Time Information Is Displayed in SMP Connect132
15 Retrieving Event Files from Devices133
- Configuring Master Protocols for Event File Retrieval135
- Retrieving Files from Another SMP Gateway136
16 Using the Annunciator Interface139
- Activating the Annunciator Option141
- Setting up the Annunciator142
- Calibrating the Touch Screen165
17 The SMP Gateway's Automation Functions177
- Adding an Automation Functions Instance178
- Defining an Automation Function179
- Understanding Automation Functions Settings182
- The Soft PLC190
  - Using Codesys to Create SMP Gateway Automation Scripts191
18 Using Syslog with an SMP Gateway192
19 Redundancy195
- Redundant Ieds196
- Grouping 2 SMP Gateways for Redundancy197
  - SMP Manager's Redundancy Column201
- Managing Redundancy202
  - Additional Failover Conditions203
  - Monitoring Redundancy Status204
- Hot Standby205
- Teaming Nics for Network Fault Tolerance (SMP 16 Only)206
20 Setting up the SNMP Server207
21 Time Adjustment209
- Automatic Clock Adjustment210
22 SMP Tools Remote Access to the SMP Gateway217
- Setting up a Direct Serial Connection220
- Windows 2000 Setup Procedures222
  - Setting up a Dial-Up (Modem) Connection223
  - Setting up a Direct Serial Connection225
23 Using a Dial-Up Connection for DNP3 or IEC 60870-5-101229
- Specifying Which Serial Ports Have Modems230
- Adding a Modem to a Modem Pool231
- Adding a Modem Pool Master Connection233
24 Updating SMP Gateway's Software and Tools235
- Updating the SMP Tools on the PC236
  - Updating the SMP Gateway Application238
  - Updating the Configuration File239
25 Activating a New License240
26 Miscellaneous SMP Tool Features243
- SMP Config Features244
- System Data Points245
- SMP Loader248
27 Telnet-Based Functions255
- R Command256
- Q Command257
- D Command258
28 Troubleshooting261
- Creating an SMP Gateway Report File262
- Viewing an SMP Gateway Report File263
- Protocols Failed264
- Critical Components Missing265
- Physical Layer266
- Problems with Data Validity267
- Firewall-Related Problems268

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