Model 1133A Firmware, Software and Utilities

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Firmware

1133A_firmware_v412 (280.6 kB) Ver 4.12 Feb 9, 2020

Firmware Uploader:

1133uploader_v0050 (3.6 MB) Ver 0.0.5. Feb 17, 2010 Required for this Firmware update

PSCSV Software

PSCSV_setup_v1129 (1.4 MB) Ver 1.129 April 2010

Older PSCSV file - use only for older models
PSCSV_setup_v1103 (1.4 MB) Ver 1.1.03 July 13, 2007

PSCSV Support Dlls

PSCSV_setup_dlls_unicode (1.3 MB) - Run PSCSV Setup prior to downloading

Other Software

WindowFunction (3.2 MB) See Notes

TVA PMU Connection Tester (NOTE: This is an External Link to NASPI.org)

Model 1133A Firmware

Version 4.12 - 09Feb2010

  • Read the release notes BEFORE downloading any firmware.
  • You need the Firmware Uploader along with this file in order to update your Model 1133A ROM.
  • Not compatible with early 1133A mother boards. The Firmware Uploader will not upload data to Processor Type: '167'. See below for checking Processor Type

Firmware Uploader

  • Version 0.0.5.0 released February 17, 2010.
  • Software that upgrades an 1133 via a serial port or interface card.

Model 1133A PSCSV Software

System Requirements:

  • CPU: 486 or better.
  • Operating system: Almost all Microsoft Win32 desktop systems: Windows 2000 and XP. Click here for Arbiter software installation guidelines for Windows Vista.
  • Common Controls v4.71 or better.
  • Compatible with Windows NT 4(Service Pack 3 or higher), 2000, and XP
  • (Optional) Internet Explorer 4.0+Internet Explorer 4.0+
  • NOTE: Windows 95, 98, and Me are NO LONGER SUPPORTED

Available Downloads:

PSCSV release notes

  • Read the release notes BEFORE downloading any software.
  • Version 1.129 released April, 2010.
  • To install, run the downloaded file.

PSCSV Support DLL's.

  • PSCSV's Setup will tell you if you need these DLL files.

Older PSCSV

  • The previous release of PSCSV. Version 1.103 released July 13, 2007.
  • This version of PSCSV allows you to open older data files that are not compatible with the latest PSCSV release.
  • To install, run the downloaded file.

Security Information

Security features and definition are available in the Operations Manual, Chapter 7.14

Other Software

  • WindowFunction.exe - The WindowFunction.exe program is provided to aid in window selection for the Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU).This program allows the user to evaluate each window function against the requirements of the PMU application by simulating the performance of the various filters available. By adjusting the window length and comparing the results of different window types the user can fine tune his PMU configuration.
  • TVA PMU Connection Tester (External Link) - The PMU Connection Tester application was developed by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to support the North American Synchro-Phasor Initiative (NASPI, formerly the EIPP). This application verifies that the data stream from any known phasor measurement device is being received. It currently supports the following phasor data protocols: IEEE C37.118 Version 1/Draft 7, IEEE C37.118 Draft 6, IEEE 1344, BPA PDCstream and the Virginia Tech FNET streaming data protocol. Please read TVA's disclaimer.

Troubleshooting:

Reading Older Documents

If you are having trouble reading old documents created with previous version of the software, try renaming the document's extension to match the new extensions:

Document

Pre Beta Extension

Beta Extension

Broadcast Data

*.1133

*.1133B

Revenue Data

*.1133

*.1133R

Compatibility

All versions greater than 0.700 are completely incompatible with firmware earlier than 25 OCT 2000. All previously saved data files will not be recognized. If you have a unit with firmware dated earlier than 25 OCT 2000, you must send your unit back in.

Security

If you are having trouble connecting to Model 1133A, refer to the Operation Manual, Chapter 7.14 for security information.

RS232 Support

Problem programs

Two styles of programs that may cause interfere with the communication of the 1133A are identified.

  1. Palm Hotsync: If Hotsync is configured to connect to a device over the RS-232 port then Hotsync must be turned off before trying to connect to an 1133A because Hotsync software will not share the RS-232 port making it impossible to connect to an 1133A.
  2. Virus scanners: Virus scanners with real-time file monitoring features turned on may cause delays in receiving data. The PSCSV program creates a file on the computer hard drive and constantly writes to the created file during broadcasts or data downloads. If there is a large quantity of data the virus scanner cannot keep up with the data flow.

The solution is to turn off the real-time file monitoring feature.

Bandwidth Limitations

The default baud rate for 1133's and PSCSV is set to 38400 (to minimize the serial driver problem below). This baud rate does not have enough bandwidth to download broadcast waveform data (see the table below).

Data Type Required Bandwidth (bytes/sec)
Basic Broadcast 24 - 244
Energy Broadcast 22 - 182
Harmonics Broadcast 92 - 2492
Phasor Broadcast 920
Summ Harm Broadcast 20 - 140
Waveform Broadcast 7960
Baud *Available Bandwidth (bytes/sec)
115200 11520
57600 5760
38400 3840
28800 2880
19200 1920
14400 1440
9600 960

* Assumes 8 Data bits, No Parity, 1 Stop Bit


Windows Serial Driver Support

The default Win32 serial drivers are not capable of reliably sustaining baud rates of 57600 or better. If PSCSV detects any hardware and or serial driver communication errors it updates the status bar thus:

If you see RECV ERRs, then you should configure your unit to use a lower baud rate.

Changing an 1133's baud rate

  1. Using the current connection, configure the unit's comm ports (Connection, Configure, Communication Ports). Change the baud rate on the correct port.
  2. Click OK.
  3. Close the current connection (Connection, Close).
  4. Create a new RS232 connection (Connection, New).
  5. Select Serial Port. Make sure that the baud rate is set to the same baud rate as the unit.
  6. Click Next.
  7. Name the new connection by typing in a name under "Save Connection As". I recommend putting the baud rate in as part of the name.
  8. Click Finish.
  9. Answer Yes to the question about opening the new connection. This is necessary because the old connection will not work any more because the baud rate of the established connection in PSCSV is not that of the 1133A.

Steps to determine Processor Type:

  1. Download the Firmware Uploader.
  2. Run the Firmware Uploader.
  3. Click Tools.
  4. Click Processor Type.
  5. A window will pop up indicating the Processor Type.
  6. If the Processor Type is 168 then you have the latest mother board and the firmware and Firmware Updater are compatible.
  7. If the Processor Type is 167 then you have an old mother board and require an upgrade. Contact the factory for information.

1133A Firmware Release Notes

How do I find my firmware revisions?

From the 1133A front panel:

Press and hold the STATUS/TIME button until you see the display flash (about 3 seconds). The display should now show the Serial Number, ROM DATE, and DSP. If this information is not displayed then press and release (do not hold) the STATUS/TIME button to scroll through the display choices. The ROM DATE is the Host Processor firmware revision and the DSP is the DSP Processor firmware revision.

To return to the normal STATUS/TIME display, press and hold the STATUS/TIME button until you see the display flash (about 3 seconds).

From PSCSV:

Run PSCSV and connect to the 1133A.

  1. Click on Connection.
  2. Click on Information. A window with the Firmware version and DSP version should pop up.

Model 1133A Firmware Release Notes

Firmware Revision Comment
v4.12 - 09Feb10
  1. Add support for C37.118 CFG-2 messages to be sent via the UDP broadcast port.
  2. Updated how the C37.118 auto UDP start-up functions. The broadcast will no longer be enabled all the time (it can be stopped via the C37.118 stop broadcast command).
  3. Relays put into fault state when hardware fault detected.
  4. Requires PSCSV v1.128 or newer
v4.11 - 05Oct09
  1. DNP Update: Add Class-1 response. Note: Will only respond if a subset of Class-0 data is selected.
v4.10 - 08Jul09
  1. DNP Update: Add "selectable" Class-0 response.
  2. Update Flash power-up detection to work with new flash memory chip.
v4.05 - 09Dec08
  1. Updated DNP to correctly respond to unimplemented functions.
v4.04 - 26Nov08
  1. Updated to correctly respond to unsupported Object-30 qualifiers
  2. DSP: Restore DNP frequency scaling to 0.01Hz and to a signed value
v4.02 - 19Sep07
  1. Add support for new redesigned 32 MB data Flash memory card.
v4.01 - 09Aug07
  1. Remove TCP selective ACK feature. It behaves erratically when TCP port is closed in the middle of a retry sequence.
  2. Fix scheduled data download problem (lock-up on version 4.00)
v4.00 - 30Jul07
  1. Add Power Factor and Q analog values to C37.118 message
  2. Add new "Ghost" PMU feature (PMU-3)
  3. Now using BSD TCP keepalive feature.(no more 10min timeout)
  4. Fix C37.118 integer mode analog calculation for total values.
  5. Fix waveform logging: Waveform data is now contiguous from pre-fault to trigger logging (no missing records).
  6. Fix front panel power display when in single element mode.
  7. Update front panel event time to display asterisk when time not set
  8. Requires PSCSV version 1.105 or greater.
v3.98 - 21Jun07
  1. Fix event input lock-up problem.
  2. DSP: Activated 0.14 degree phase offset correction. The NIST results indicate an offset of -0.14 degrees and a slight negative slope with frequency.
v3.96 - 04Jun07
  1. NOTE: The firmware for the "167" boards is no longer included in the firmware releases. The Model 1133A serial number must be 94 or greater to use this firmware.
  2. DSP: Fix missing x.083333 PMU phasor record when using 60 times/second rate.
v3.95 - 10May07
  1. NOTE: This is the last release for the "167" boards. See "Steps to determine Processor Type:" on the firmware page
  2. Fix potential lock-up problem associated with PSCSV TCP connection time-out.
  3. Enable TCP selective ACK feature
  4. Ethernet driver update (fix re-transmit)
  5. Download Firmware File
  6. Download Firmware Uploader Older version that may be required.
v3.94 - 23Apr07
  1. Enable TCP selective ACK feature
  2. Ethernet driver update (fix re-transmit)
v3.92 - 26Mar07
  1. Fix DSP version date (No code change)
v3.91 - 21Mar07
  1. (DSP) Fix potential dependent trigger mode problem
  2. Fix C37.118 Digital Status words (DIGUNIT) for CFG-1 CFG-2 configuration frames. It had Normal Status and Active Mask values reversed.
  3. Ethernet: Correct potential broadcast/ARP input message parsing problem
v3.90 - 20Feb07
  1. Ethernet: Fix intermittent transmit problem
  2. Fix IRIG-B 90ms position identifier P1 (was 2ms instead of required 8ms)
  3. Fix relay one pulse per second mode (pulse duration indeterminate in some cases).
  4. Remove support for Trimble GPS receiver.
  5. DNP fixes: TCP and serial related fixes.
  6. Fix current display for values greater than 10,000.0A.
  7. C37.118 Updates:
    1. No longer supports a UDP "connection" mode. The UDP is now only used to broadcast the C37.118 data.
    2. Correct problem of not properly processing multi TCP C37.118 commands contained in one TCP message.
    3. Fix PMU-2 TCP reconnect problem.
    4. Fix problem associated with changes to the PMU Ethernet configuration not "seeming" to take effect unless the unit is re-booted.
    5. Fix C37.118 STAT bit 13 (Sync) bit function
    6. Add autonomous mode to C37.118 UDP broadcast, Unicast and Multicast.
v3.81 - 07Sep06
  1. Fix trigger log data type retention problem (Waveform, PMU-1 and PMU-2 types reset back to "None" when unit reset).
  2. Add power-up initialization of Trimble GPS navigation configuration.
v3.80 - 15Aug06 Host
  1. Fix C37.118 problem related to data records incorrectly being time tagged one second ahead of time.
  2. Disable Multicast reception and strip off all broadcast messages, except ARP, before it takes up an Ethernet processing buffer.
DSP
  1. Fixed potential lock-up problem associated with backed up C37.118 not being pulled off fast enough by the host.
  2. Fixed Raised-Cosine algorithm and simplified Kaiser window algorithm
  3. Adaptive tuning now works for ±2, ±5 and ±10 Hz.
v3.73 - 26Jun06
  1. Fix PMU power-up initialization problem.
  2. Fix potential TCP task prority re-assignment problem associated with the TCP ports used for C37.118 (PMU-1 and PMU-2).
  3. Change the PMU default values to something more sensible.
v3.72 - 11May06
  1. Fix serial port (1 and 2) overflow problem associated when too much data selected for broadcast.
  2. Fix DSP problem associated with using the PMU "Raised Cosine" option. (After power-up, all phasor data would remain 0's until the PMU was re-initialized)
v3.71 - 08May06 * First release with new C37.118 support and dual PMU capability
  1. Fix PMU-1/PMU-2 event logging (was not storing correct data).
  2. Clear PMU message count word to indicate to DSP that PMU message area is ready for next message.
  3. Use the DSP trigger information to "fill-out" C37.118 trigger info in the STAT word (STAT Bit 11 and Bits 03-00).
v3.61 - 08Nov05
  1. Replace IEEE-1344 with C37.118 standard. For legacy sake, the ASI 1344 broadcast functionality was kept.
  2. Fix C37.118 Seconds Of Centry (SOC) calculation (C37.118 starts 1970 while it still had 1344's version which starts 1900).
  3. The phasor measurement time-tag assignment was inadvertently left off of PMU-1 and PMU-2 trigger logging record.
  4. Fix intermittent LCD-keyboard "lock-up". Problem had to do with LCD time-out which in turn disables any more updates to the LCD.
v3.52 - 05Apr05
  1. Enable time range erase for Flash event area.
  2. (DSP) Fix sequence demand logging
v3.51 - 15Mar05
  1. Add sequence voltage elements to scheduled data logging.
  2. Add Flicker calculation constants selection (50 or 60 Hz).
  3. Add system configuration data storage in external data Flash.
  4. Add Sags and Swells.
  5. Fix event input storage time (was using local time not UTC)
Special notes:
  1. Requires PSCSV version 1.024 or greater.
  2. Download any information from the 1133A memory you want to keep.
  3. Upload the new firmware.
  4. Format the memory using PSCSV.
  5. You are now good to go.
v3.42 - 06Jul04
  1. Add 10 minute time-out to ethernet connections (close TCP port after 10 minutes of inaction).
  2. Add ethernet status message and message to kill specified TCP port.
  3. Add place holders for the new C37.118 phasor TCP and UDP connections.
  4. Clean-up "auto" variables (make sure to limit size for task use).
  5. Add Vh, V2h, Ah and A2h calculation for logged V-I schedule data for 3-Phase3W2E mode (Peru).
v3.34 - 25Mar04
  1. Fix problem with scheduled K-factor calculation (DSP processor)
v3.32 - 22Mar04
  1. Fix channel-B scaling in 2 element mode (DSP processor)
v3.31 - 08Mar04
  1. Updated the version status screen to only show one version number.
  2. Fix CT/PT scaling problem caused when switching over to common structures/directories.
v3.30 - 11Feb04
  1. Updated to use new "shared" directories (host-dsp-pscsv).
  2. Fix Seconds-Of-Century calculation in "time.c". Was incorrectly adding in leap years one year AHEAD of time.
Please update to a newer version.
v3.20 - 29Oct03
  1. Add zero, positive and negative sequence readings to the IEEE-1344 phasor message.
  2. DSP trigger word (32-bit) was also added to the phasor message
v3.10 - 26Sep03
  1. Update the IEEE-1344 configuration frame to include the CT and PT nominal ratios.
  2. Add Vorne's display capability for both serial ports (configurable).
  3. Update ethernet code to try to detect and recover from a locked interrupt.
  4. Separate checks of the DSP configuration elements so that one element will not initialize the others.
v3.02 - 07Aug03
  1. Updated the Energy front panel display to use Register data values instead of demand data.
v3.01 - 04Aug03
  1. Loader is now linked in with host firmware and no longer loaded via the PC.
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