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Operating System (32-bit or 64-bit) All upgrades are automatically provided to users with a valid ETAP Upgrade
xxMicrosoft® Windows® 8 and User Support Contract (UUC).
(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 or Home Edition)
maintenance support agreement, you receive:
xxMicrosoft Server 2008 xx Free version upgrades including automatic shipment of new releases
xxMicrosoft Server 2008 R2 xx Unlimited access to user / technical support
xxMicrosoft Server 2003 R2 (SP2)
xx Latest device libraries updates
xxMicrosoft Server 2003 (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 (SP1) User Feedback
Operation Technology, Inc. is dedicated to providing our customers with
PC Configuration Requirements a superior product experience, and user feedback is one of the central
xxUSB port (if stand-alone licensing required) elements of this commitment. In fact, ETAP is designed based on 95% of
xxEthernet port with network access
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
(if network licensing required)
on User Feedback Form). All information is confidential and will be used only
xxDVD drive
by the ETAP engineering and development staff.
xx10 to 80 GB hard disk space
(based on project size, number of buses)
xx19” monitors recommended
ETAP Training
(dual monitors highly recommended)
ETAP University training events include a wide-range of power system
xxRecommended display resolution - 1280x1024
analysis workshops, seminars, and on-site training conducted by Certified
ETAP Instructors. ETAP workshops in the U.S. offer Continuing Education
Recommended Hardware Units (CEUs) and a 10% discount for IEEE members.
100 Bus Projects
xxIntel® Dual/Quad core - 2.0 GHz (or equivalent) Visit etap.com to view the current events schedule. Events are added
xx2 GB RAM throughout the year so be sure to visit frequently for the latest updates.
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Main: 949.900.1000
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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 • Interharmonics
• Switching Device Interlock Enforcer • Open Phase Fault
• Import from SKM® Captor™ • Arc Flash Sequence-of-Operation
• Import from EasyPower® • Adaptive Newton-Raphson Method
• License Borrowing • Cable Manager
• Polyline Textbox • 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.
7. Report Formats
3. License Agreement
Activation Code