Installation Guide

We are pleased to provide you with ETAP 12.0.0. ETAP 12 series offers new and enhanced features and capabilities including: Auto-Connect Switching Device Interlock Enforcer Import from SKM Captor Import from EasyPower License Borrowing Polyline Textbox Interharmonics Open Phase Fault Arc Flash Sequence-of-Operation Adaptive Newton-Raphson Method Cable Manager Cable Constants

This document provides a step-by-step installation procedure for ETAP 12.0.0 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 12.0.0.

Activation Code

New User: If you are installing the software for the first time, ETAP 12.0.0 will prompt you for a 36-character Activation Code which is located on the ETAP 12.0.0 DVD sleeve. Existing User: ETAP 12.0.0 will utilize a new 36-character code which is located on the ETAP 12.0.0 DVD sleeve. If you cannot locate your code, please contact your sales representative at sales@etap.com.

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 12.0.0 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
Installing ETAP
Insert 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: 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.

1. ETAP Installer

5. License Types

2. Welcome

6. Language Reports Selection

3. License Agreement

7. Report Formats

4. System Requirements

8. Destination Selection

Installing ETAP User Guide

To install the ETAP 12.0.0 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 1200. To install the user 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.

9. Setup Verification

Hardware Security Key

Starting 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 12.0.0. Please contact sales at sales@ etap.com or 949-900-1000 for any key replacement.

10. Installation Complete

Launching ETAP
The 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.

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 11.2.0\Reset License Manager. The ETAP License Manager is installed in a Virtual Machine.

License Path Selection

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.

Activation Code

System Requirements
Operating System (32-bit or 64-bit)
xxMicrosoft Windows 8 (Standard, Professional) xxMicrosoft Windows 7 (SP1) (Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate) xxMicrosoft Windows Vista (SP2) (Home Premium, Business, Enterprise) xxMicrosoft Windows XP (SP3) (Professional or Home Edition) xxMicrosoft Server 2008 xxMicrosoft Server 2008 R2 xxMicrosoft Server 2003 R2 (SP2) xxMicrosoft Server 2003 (SP2)

ETAP Upgrade and User Support Maintenance Contract

All 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 ETAPs unique features and sophisticated analysis techniques to all your power system analysis projects. With a valid UUC maintenance support agreement, you receive: xx Free version upgrades including automatic shipment of new releases xx Unlimited access to user / technical support xx Latest device libraries updates xx Full access to ETAP User FTP and download sites xx Access to prerelease and beta versions of new products and upgrades

Software Requirements
xxMicrosoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher xxMicrosoft .NET Framework v3.5 (SP1) xxMicrosoft SQL Server Compact v3.5 (SP1)

User Feedback
Operation 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.

PC Configuration Requirements
xxUSB port (if stand-alone licensing required) xxEthernet port with network access (if network licensing required) xxDVD drive xx10 to 80 GB hard disk space (based on project size, number of buses) xx19 monitors recommended (dual monitors highly recommended) xxRecommended display resolution - 1280x1024

ETAP Training
ETAP 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.

Recommended Hardware 100 Bus Projects

xxIntel Dual/Quad core - 2.0 GHz (or equivalent) xx2 GB RAM

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 HyperThreading & 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 HyperThreading & high speed bus (or equivalent) xx12 GB RAM (high speed) xx64-bit Operating System

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