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    Installation

    Guide
    ETAP 12.5 release is the latest upgrade of the market-leading electrical power system design and operation software.
    The new analysis features and enhanced capabilities effectively enable optimized design, increasing safety, quality,
    and productivity.
    ETAP Faster Than Real-Time™ solution provides for better decision making, improved operations management, cost
    saving, and compliancy.

    • Dynamic Parameter Estimation & Tuning - DPET • Phasor measurement unit archive and visualization
    • GOST Short Circuit - R 52735 Standard • Waveform capture and visualization
    • Distributed electrical SCADA technology • New Library Merge and Cable Library Quick-Pick
    • Thin-client consoles • Enhanced Analysis Modules
    • Web real-time consoles • 3,500+ New Device Libraries
    • Native SCADA Communication Protocols • Multi-Language Editions
    • IEC 61850 substation automation

    This document provides a step-by-step installation procedure for ETAP 12.5.0 and the User Guide. The installation
    program installs ETAP and all of its components including libraries, example projects, and ETAP help files. It also
    installs the ETAP License Manager since all stand-alone and network keys use this service to provide authorization for
    ETAP 12.5.0.

    Activation Code
    New User: If you are installing the software for the first time, ETAP 12.5.0 will prompt you for a 36-character
    Activation Code which is located on the ETAP 12.5.0 DVD sleeve.

    Existing User: ETAP 12.5.0 will utilize a new 36-character code which is located on the ETAP 12.5.0 DVD sleeve. If
    you cannot locate your code, please contact your sales representative at [email protected].

    License Manager
    The ETAP License Manager is installed as part of the ETAP installation program. A separate setup program is provided
    to install the ETAP License Manager. ETAP 12.5.0 License Manager is compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit computers and
    earlier versions of ETAP.

    Before Installing ETAP


    1. You must have administrator rights to your computer. For Windows Vista operating systems, it is
    recommended to turn off the User Account Control (UAC) and the firewall during the installation.
    2. Close all applications.
    Installation Guide
    Stand-Alone licenses:
    Installing ETAP Insert the ETAP Security Key in the same computer.
    Insert the ETAP DVD into your DVD drive. With this option, ETAP and ETAP License Manager will
    be automatically installed on your computer.
    Auto Play: The ETAP Installer program will
    automatically appear if AutoPlay is active. Network licenses:
    Manual: Run EtapInstaller.exe Install the ETAP License Manager on a computer
    designated as the ETAP License Manager Server. In this
    configuration, the ETAP Security Key must be located
    Follow the actions required as highlighted on the
    at the ETAP License Manager Server.
    screenshots below:

    5. Real-Time Features
    1. ETAP Installer

    6. License Types
    2. Welcome

    7. Language Reports Selection


    3. License Agreement

    4. System Requirements 8. Report Formats


    Activation Code
    9. Destination Selection
    Installing ETAP User Guide
    To install the ETAP 12.5.0 User Guide, select the ETAP
    User Guide option that appears below the Installations
    section of the Installer Program.

    1. Click Next on the Welcome screen to continue.

    2. Setup requires the name of a destination folder


    on your hard drive where you would like the ETAP
    User Guide to be installed. The default destination
    folder is C:\ETAP User Guide 1250. To install the
    user guide in a different location, click Browse and
    select or type a new destination folder. Click Next.
    10. Setup Verification
    3. When the installation is complete, the installer
    displays the ETAP User Guide Installation Complete
    screen. Click Finish.

    Troubleshooting Security Key Message:

    “ETAP key is not found or the License Manager is


    not ready”
    ¤¤ Condition ¤¤ Solution

    11. Installation Complete ¤¤ The ETAP License Manager is not installed in the
    designated computer.
    ¤¤ Install the License Manager and make sure there is
    no firewall interference.
    Launching ETAP
    The ETAP License wizard displays the ETAP License
    ¤¤ The ETAP License Manager Service is not running.
    Path Selection Editor. If a Stand-Alone or Network
    Security Key is located on your computer, click OK to ¤¤ Reset the License Manager from Start\All Programs\
    continue. For a Network License, if the ETAP Security ETAP 12.5.0\Reset License Manager.
    Key is located on a different computer, select another
    path and enter the name or IP address of the computer
    where the key is located. ¤¤ The ETAP License Manager is installed in a Virtual
    Machine.
    ¤¤ ETAP prevents the operation of the License Manager
    on a virtual machine. This is due to the nature of
    virtual machines that makes it possible to replicate
    the ETAP License Manager in violation of its intended
    number of users per ETAP License Grant and
    Agreement. Please contact [email protected] for more
    details.

    ¤¤ ETAP key is not connected to the computer or key


    drivers are not installed properly.
    ¤¤ Verify that the key is securely attached to the
    computer. For more details please refer to Chapter 2
    License Path Selection of the ETAP User Guide.
    System Requirements ETAP Upgrade and User Support Maintenance
    Contract
    Operating System (32-bit or 64-bit) All upgrades are automatically provided to users with a valid ETAP Upgrade
    xxMicrosoft® Server 2012 (Standard) and User Support Contract (UUC).
    xxMicrosoft Windows® 8 (Standard, Professional)
    xxMicrosoft Windows 7 (SP1) The UUC is the most cost-effective way to protect your ETAP investment
    (Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate) by providing product upgrades and technical support for your ETAP
    xxMicrosoft Windows Vista (SP2) software. Extending your maintenance support agreement will allow you
    (Home Premium, Business, Enterprise) the opportunity to apply ETAP’s unique features and sophisticated analysis
    xxMicrosoft Windows XP (SP3)
    techniques to all your power system analysis projects. With a valid UUC
    (Professional, Home Edition)
    maintenance support agreement, you receive:
    xxMicrosoft Server 2008 R2 (Standard) xx Free version upgrades including automatic shipment of new releases
    xxMicrosoft Server 2008 (Standard) xx Unlimited access to user / technical support
    xxMicrosoft Server 2003 R2 (Standard) (SP2)
    xx Latest device libraries updates
    xxMicrosoft Server 2003 (Standard) (SP2)
    xx Full access to ETAP User FTP and download sites
    Software Requirements xx Access to prerelease and beta versions of new products and upgrades
    xxMicrosoft Internet Explorer® 5.01 or higher
    xxMicrosoft .NET Framework v3.5 (SP1)
    xxMicrosoft SQL Server Compact v3.5 (SP2) User Feedback
    ETAP is dedicated to providing our customers with a superior product
    PC Configuration Requirements experience, and user feedback is one of the central elements of this
    xxUSB port (if stand-alone licensing required) commitment. In fact, ETAP is designed based on 95% of user suggestions
    xxEthernet port with network access
    and requests! We invite you to help us make a difference by filling out
    a short, single-page feedback form located at etap.com (click on User
    (if network licensing required)
    Feedback Form). All information is confidential and will be used only by the
    xxDVD drive 10 to 80 GB hard disk space
    ETAP engineering and development staff.
    (based on project size, number of buses)
    xx19” monitors recommended
    (dual monitors highly recommended)
    ETAP Training
    xxRecommended display resolution - 1280x1024
    ETAP University training events include a wide-range of power system
    analysis workshops, seminars, and on-site training conducted by Certified
    Recommended Hardware ETAP Instructors. ETAP workshops in the U.S. offer Continuing Education
    100 Bus Projects Units (CEUs) and a 10% discount for IEEE members.
    xxIntel® Dual/Quad core - 2.0 GHz (or equivalent)
    xx2 GB RAM Visit etap.com to view the current events schedule. Events are added
    throughout the year so be sure to visit frequently for the latest updates.
    500 Bus Projects
    xxIntel Dual/Quad core - 2.0 GHz (or equivalent)
    xx4 GB RAM

    1,000 Bus Projects


    xxIntel Dual/Quad core – 3.0 GHz with Hyper-
    Threading & high speed bus (or equivalent)
    xx8 GB RAM (high speed)
    xx64-bit Operating System

    10,000 Bus Projects and Higher


    xxIntel Dual/Quad core – 3.0 GHz with Hyper-
    Threading & high speed bus (or equivalent)
    xx12 GB RAM (high speed)
    xx64-bit Operating System

    etap.com Registered to ISO 9001:2008

    Support: 949.462.0400
    Main: 949.900.1000
    support.etap.com Certification No. 10002889 QM08

    © 2013 ETAP. All rights reserved. Certain names and/or logos used in this document may constitute trademarks,
    B4-PIG-0713 service marks, or trade names of ETAP. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

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