Operation Technology, Inc. is pleased to provide you with ETAP 11.1.

This point release offers new and enhanced features and capabilities including:

This document provides a step-by-step installation procedure for ETAP 11.1 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 11.1.

Activation CodeNew User: If you are installing the software for the first time, ETAP 11.1 will prompt you for a 36-character Activation Code which is located on the ETAP 11.1 DVD sleeve.

Existing User: ETAP 11.1 will utilize the same 36-character code as the ETAP 11.0 release. If you cannot locate your code, please contact your sales representative at sales@etap.com.

License ManagerThe 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 11.1 License Manager is compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit computers and earlier versions of ETAP.

Before Installing ETAP1. 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

x DC Arc Flash Analysis Module x Conversion from Dapper® PTW32 versions 6.0 & 6.5 x Import from PSS®E version 29 & 30 x Updated cable library based on NEC 2008

x New cable library based on British standard x New protective device library x Multi Language Edition: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, & Russian

Installing ETAPInsert the ETAP DVD into your DVD drive.

Auto Play: The ETAP Installer program will automatically appear if AutoPlay is active.

Manual: Run EtapInstaller.exe

Follow the actions required as highlighted on the screenshots below:

1. ETAP Installer

2. Welcome

3. License Agreement

4. System Requirements

Stand-Alone licenses:Insert the ETAP Security Key in the same computer. With this option, ETAP and ETAP License Manager will be automatically installed on your computer.

Network licenses: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 at the ETAP License Manager Server.

5. License Types

6. Language Reports Selection

7. Report Formats

8. Destination Selection

Installation Guide

9. Setup Verification

10. Installation Complete

Launching ETAPThe ETAP License wizard displays the ETAP License Path Selection Editor. If a Stand-Alone or Network Security Key is located on your computer, click OK to continue. For a Network License, if the ETAP Security 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.

License Path Selection

Activation Code

Installing ETAP User GuideTo install the ETAP 11.1 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 1110. To install the guide in a different location, click Browse and select or type a new destination folder. Click Next.

3. When the installation is complete, the installer displays the ETAP User Guide Installation Complete screen. Click Finish.

Hardware Security KeyStarting with ETAP 7.5.1, the black parallel dongles and the blue USB-1410 security keys are no longer supported. Only a new USB-1600 security key will work with ETAP 11.1. Please contact sales at sales@etap.com or 949-900-1000 for any key replacement.

Troubleshooting Security Key Message:

“ETAP key is not found or the License Manager is not ready”

¤ Condition ¤ Solution

¤ The ETAP License Manager is not installed in the designated computer.

¤ Install the License Manager and make sure there is no firewall interference.

¤ The ETAP License Manager Service is not running. ¤ Reset the License Manager from Start\All Programs\

ETAP 1110\Reset License Manager.

¤ 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 sales@etap.com 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 of the ETAP User Guide.

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System Requirements

Operating System (32-bit or 64-bit) x Microsoft® Windows® 7

(Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate)

x Microsoft Windows Vista (SP2)

(Home Premium, Business, Enterprise)

x Microsoft Windows XP (SP3)

(Professional or Home Edition)

x Microsoft Server 2008

x Microsoft Server 2008 R2

x Microsoft Server 2003 R2 (SP2)

x Microsoft Server 2003 (SP2)

Software Requirements x Microsoft Internet Explorer® 5.01 or higher

x Microsoft .NET Framework v3.5 (SP1)

x Microsoft SQL Server Compact v3.5 (SP1)

PC Configuration Requirements x USB port (if stand-alone licensing required)

x Ethernet port with network access

(if network licensing required)

x DVD drive

x 10 to 80 GB hard disk space

(based on project size, number of buses)

x 19” monitors recommended (dual monitors

highly recommended)

x Recommended display resolution - 1280x1024

Recommended Hardware100 Bus Projects x Intel® Dual/Quad core - 2.0 GHz (or equivalent)

x 2 GB RAM

500 Bus Projects x Intel Dual/Quad core - 2.0 GHz (or equivalent)

x 4 GB RAM

1,000 Bus Projects x Intel Dual/Quad core - 3.0 GHz with Hyper-

Threading Technology with high speed bus

(or equivalent)

x 8 GB RAM (high speed)

x 64-bit Operating System

10,000 Bus Projects and Higher x Intel Dual/Quad core - 3.0 GHz with Hyper-

Threading Technology with high speed bus

(or equivalent)

x 12 GB RAM (high speed)

x 64-bit Operating System

ETAP Upgrade and User Support Maintenance ContractAll upgrades are automatically provided to users with a valid ETAP Upgrade and User Support Contract (UUC).

The UUC is the most cost-effective way to protect your ETAP investment by providing product upgrades and technical support for your ETAP software. Extending your maintenance support agreement will allow you the opportunity to apply ETAP’s unique features and sophisticated analysis techniques to all your power system analysis projects. With a valid UUC maintenance support agreement, you receive:

x Free version upgrades including automatic shipment of new releases x Unlimited access to user / technical support x Latest device libraries updates x Full access to ETAP User FTP and download sites x Access to prerelease and beta versions of new products and upgrades

User FeedbackOperation Technology, Inc. is dedicated to providing our customers with a superior product experience, and user feedback is one of the central elements of this commitment. In fact, ETAP is designed based on 95% of user suggestions 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 Feedback Form). All information is confidential and will be used only by the ETAP engineering and development staff.

ETAP TrainingETAP University training events include a wide-range of power system analysis workshops, seminars, and on-site training conducted by Certified ETAP Instructors. ETAP workshops in the U.S. offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a 10% discount for IEEE members.

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.

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