Chapter 02 - Setup

ETAP
PowerStation 4.0
User Guide
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Chapter 2
Setup
This chapter describes how to install ETAP for stand-alone and network licenses.
System Requirements for ETAP include minimum and recommended settings.

Installing ETAP PowerStation provides a step-by-step procedure for installing PowerStation,
PowerPlot, and the License Manager.
Configuring ODBC provides detailed instructions on the successful installation of SQL Server and
Oracle drivers. SQL Server and Oracle require an advanced knowledge of Windows networking,
application installation, and a licensed copy of SQL Server or Oracle.
Running PowerStation illustrates how to start the program after successful installation.
PowerStation Licensing details different forms of PowerStation Licensing, what they are used for,
how they operate, and which operating systems are required.
License Manager Server describes the setup of a Network PowerStation Key.
ETAP License Manager Installation describes the installation of the ETAP License Manager for
network licensing of PowerStation.
ETAP License Manager Verification shows how to verify the ETAP License Manager installation.
Installation Maintenance (Uninstall) describes how to remove or modify the currently installed
version of PowerStation.
Removing ETAP License Manager describes how to uninstall the ETAP License Manager.
Installation of PowerPlot describes how to install the ETAP-PowerPlot relay coordination software.
System Optimization describes the computer hardware, virtual memory file size, and ODBC DSN
buffer size requirements to increase the speed of PowerStation operation.
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ETAP PowerStation 4.0
Setup
System Requirements
2.1 System Requirements

2.1.1 Minimum Hardware Requirements
Your computer must meet the following minimum hardware requirements to run PowerStation 4.0:
Intel Pentium II
128 MB of RAM
500 MB available hard disk space
1024 x 768 resolution
Parallel Port - Stand Alone Licensing only
CD ROM Drive Stand Alone Licensing only
Recommended PC Configuration
Intel Pentium IV or higher
512 MB of RAM
2 GB hard disk
21" monitor with 1024x768 resolution
Parallel Port - Stand Alone Licensing only
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional or XP Professional
Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
2.1.2 Minimum Operating System & Software Requirements

Your computer must meet the following Operating System and software requirements to use
PowerStation 4.0:
Microsoft Windows
98 SE (Second Edition)
NT 4.0 (Service Pack 6 or higher)
2000 (Service Pack 2)
Me
XP
Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
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Installing ETAP PowerStation
2.2 Installing ETAP PowerStation

This section describes the installation procedure for Windows 98 SE/Me/NT/2000/XP of PowerStation
using a Microsoft Access, SQL Server, or Oracle database. PowerStation provides all the necessary tools
to build and maintain the Microsoft Access databases used for your PowerStation projects. Other
database formats such as Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle require a separate license from the appropriate
software developer/distributor.
2.2.1 ETAP PowerStation 4.0

This installation procedure assumes that your CD-ROM drive is designated as the D: drive. If this is not
the case, replace the letter D with the letter corresponding to the drive where your CD-ROM is located.
The same procedure is used to install ETAP PowerStation regardless of the licensing method (Stand
Alone or Network.)
To install PowerStation, close all applications and insert the PowerStation CD into your CD-ROM
drive. Make sure that the PowerStation 4.0 is selected from the ETAPInstaller program and press
INSTALL
Another method for installing PowerStation without using the ETAPInstaller program is to click on the
Windows Toolbar Start button. Select Run; type: D:\SETUP.
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PowerStation installation will begin with the self-configuration of the Windows Installer Service as
shown in the following Dialog Box
On Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows Me workstations, the InstallShield Wizard requires
a system reboot before the installation can continue. When prompted, press RESTART to reboot the
target computer.
The installation will then continue with this Welcome Dialog Box
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2.2.2 MDAC
PowerStation may require the installation of Microsoft Data Access Components 2.5 Service Pack2
(MDAC 2.5 SP2) and Microsoft Data Access Components 2.6 Service Pack1 (MDAC 2.6 SP1). The
setup program may skip the installation of MDAC 2.5 SP2 and MDAC 2.6 SP1 if the components are
already installed on the computer or if the specific operating system does not require them.
PowerStation automatically starts the installation of MDAC 2.5 SP2 if it is required.
PowerStation also starts the installation of MDAC 2.6 SP1 if necessary
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2.2.3 Detection of Installed Versions Of PowerStation

The PowerStation 4.0 Setup program can detect the following versions of ETAP PowerStation installed
on the target computer:
ETAP PowerStation 2.0.8

ETAP 3.0 Demo
The PowerStation 4.0 Setup program WILL NOT detect and process pre-released (Beta) versions of
PowerStation 4.0. These versions will have to be manually un-installed by using the Windows
Add/Remove Programs feature, before installing PowerStation 4.0.
By default, Setup marks previous installations of PowerStation for removal. You may de-select any
version of PowerStation you want to retain. Otherwise, the previous installations will be removed before
the actual PowerStation 4.0 installation begins. It is recommended to select the Remove option during
this part of the installation, to completely remove previous versions of the ETAP PowerStation program
from the target computer. Library files from PowerStation 3.0.1 and 3.0.2 will not be deleted.
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2.2.4 ETAP PowerStation 4.0 License Agreement

The PowerStation installation continues once MDAC drivers are successfully installed. The installation
and use of ETAP PowerStation is governed by the terms and conditions of the ETAP PowerStation
License Grant and Agreement. These terms must be accepted before the installation can continue.
The InstallShield setup program also displays hardware and software requirements as well as other
useful information. Click Next to continue with the installation.
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Setup requests the name of a destination folder on your hard drive where you would like
PowerStation to be installed. The default destination folder is C:\ETAP 400\PowerStation. To
install the program in a different location, click on the Browse button and select or type a new
destination folder.
Following is an example of typical folders created by PowerStation:
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2.2.5 ETAP PowerStation 4.0 Setup Type

The PowerStation 4.0 InstallShield Wizard allows the user to select from three different types of
installations that could be performed on the target computer.
Typical
This is the standard (normal) installation of PowerStation. Select this option in most circumstances.
Compact
The Compact installation does not install the Library, Help, Documentation, and Example files. This
installation should be used only when very limited disk space is available.
Custom
This installation enables you to select the files you want to install onto your computer. For example, this
installation can be used to install only the ETAP License Manager 5.2.3 to your License Manager
Server. For details, see the ETAP License Manager section.
The installation program adds a PowerStation 4.0 shortcut to the Program Folder. By default, the
Setup program will create a Program Folder PowerStation 4.0, which could be renamed by the user.
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Setup reviews the selected components prior to installing them.
Select Next to begin the installation of ETAP PowerStation 4.0.
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2.2.6 PowerStation Library File

If the installation directory chosen during the installation process of PowerStation contains a
PowerStation library with the name etaplib4.lib, the installation program will preserve the existing
PowerStation library.
The installation program renames the existing PowerStation library to OldETAP4.lib before installing
the new library etaplib4.lib. If an OldETAP4.lib already exists on the target computer, the installation
program directs you to make a backup copy of the old file or move the old file into a different subfolder.
Otherwise, the installation program will overwrite the current OldETAP4.lib by renaming the existing
etaplib4.lib to OldETAP4.lib.
2.2.7 Data Source Name Registration

The installation program automatically sets up and registers the ODBC Data Source Names (DSNs)
otiaccess, otisql, otireport, and oracle.
2.2.8 Registering Active X Components

The Setup program automatically registers the following ActiveX components required for running with
PowerStation 4.0:
PVCombo.OCX
PVDateEdit.OCX
PVDT40.OCX
PVDT80.OCX
PVList.OCX
PVMask.OCX
PVNum.OCX
PVTimeOCX
The ActiveX components are copied into folder PVDT40 under the installation location.
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2.2.9 Installation Completion

When the PowerStation installation is completed, a program folder is created that includes a PowerStation
Program shortcut. For your convenient access, the Setup program also creates a PowerStation Program
shortcut on your desktop.
Upon completion, you need to restart your computer by selecting Yes, I want to restart my computer now
and then selecting Finish.
After System reboot, the PowerStation Setup program automatically prepares configuration
information for the Maintenance mode.
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Configuring ODBC
2.3 Configuring ODBC

A System Data Source Name (DSN) (versus a User DSN) gives any user logged into the computer access
to this driver, i.e., this driver is available to any person using this computer. By default, the PowerStation
setup program will configure and register all four system DSNs necessary to run PowerStation with
Microsoft Access (DSN "otiaccess" and otireport), SQL Server (DSN "otisql"), and Oracle (DSN "
otioracle") databases.
2.3.1 SQL Server Database

SQL Server requires a custom installation with information specific to your network and the SQL Server
setup. PowerStation requires you to already have SQL Server 6.5 or higher installed on your network.
Select ODBC Data Source (or ODBC 32-bit Administrator) from the Control Panel.
There are four fields to complete. These are the Data Source Name, Server, Language Name, and
Generate Stored Procedure for Prepared Statement fields. All other fields may use the default values
supplied by ODBC.
Data Source Name is otisql in all lower case letters.

Server: Specify the name of the server you will be using. Consult your network administrator or
SQL Server administrator for this information.
Language Name: (Default) unless your SQL Server administrator specifies otherwise.
Generate Stored Procedure for Prepared Statement: PowerStation runs at least four times faster if
selected.
SQL Server may require some system-dependent installation procedures.

administrator or Operation Technology, Inc. for technical assistance.
Contact your network
2.3.2 Oracle Database

PowerStation requires the Microsoft ODBC Driver for Oracle (version 2.00.006325), or Microsoft
ODBC for Oracle (version 2.573.4403.00) to work with Oracle databases. The Microsoft ODBC Driver
for Oracle will be copied onto your system and registered by default.
There are four fields to complete. They are the Data Source Name, DBQ, UserID, and User Password
fields. All other fields may use the default values supplied by ODBC.
Data Source Name is otioracle in all lower case letters.

DBQ: Specify the name of the Oracle database you will be connecting to. Consult your network or
Oracle administrator for this information.
UserID: This is your Oracle Logon ID. Consult your Oracle administrator for this information.
User Password: This is the password associated with your Oracle UserID. Consult your Oracle
administrator for this information.
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Running PowerStation
2.4 Running PowerStation

After PowerStation is installed and ODBC is installed and configured, you are ready to run PowerStation.
Place the OTI parallel printer port module (ETAP Security Hardware Key) directly onto your printer port
if you are using Stand Alone licensing. If you have a printer, connect your printer cable to the other side
of the module.
After you install PowerStation, you must restart (reboot) your computer prior to running PowerStation.
The restart is necessary so Windows can load the drivers associated with the printer port module provided
with PowerStation. If the computer is not restarted, PowerStation will not be able to read your printer
port module on the back of the computer or server.
If you are using a Network Key (one printer port module for your entire Local Area Network), refer to
the ETAP License Manager section, which pertains to the PowerStation License Manager setup
procedure.
To run PowerStation, click on the Start button, select Programs, then select the ETAP PowerStation 4.0
folder, and click on PowerStation 4.0.
The first time PowerStation is run, it requires you to type the CD-Key code (in XXX-XXX-XXX format)
that comes with your PowerStation CD (PowerStation version 4.0. and higher).
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PowerStation Licensing
2.5 PowerStation Licensing

2.5.1 Security Hardware Key
ETAP PowerStation uses two different types of hardware keys to license the use of the software:
Stand-Alone Hardware Key

Network Hardware Key
Placed and resides on the back of your computer

Placed and resides on a License Manager Server
The two types of hardware keys look similar; however, the Network Hardware Key will have a small
sticker that says Network on it.
2.5.2 Stand-Alone Version of PowerStation Licensing

A Stand-Alone Hardware Key is placed directly on the parallel port of the computer (Windows
98/Me/NT/2000/XP) that will be running the software. No installation is required other than
PowerStation itself; licensing for the computer will be done automatically by the Stand-Alone Hardware
Key and software installed by the PowerStation setup program.
2.5.3 Network Version of PowerStation Licensing

A Network Hardware Key requires a Windows NT/2000/XP Workstation or Server. Place the Network
Hardware Key on the back of the computer/server designated to license PowerStation. This will be the
permanent location of the key, and as such should not be removed once it is operational. (The computers
obtaining permission to run PowerStation may be Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP.)
Installation on Windows NT/2000/XP requires that the installation be performed by a user account with
Windows NT Administrative privileges. The network installation can be done either with the License
Manager 5.2.3 Setup program provided on the PowerStation 4.0 CD-ROM, or can be launched from the
ETAPInstaller Program, or can be installed manually. In each case, the steps to be performed are the
same.
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License Manager Server
2.6 License Manager Server

For the purpose of running PowerStation, the computer containing the Network Hardware Key is called
the License Manager Server. The License Manager Server needs to be ON and RUNNING to issue
authorization to run PowerStation.
Each computer, running PowerStation (Windows
98/Me/NT/2000/XP), requests authorization from the License Manager Server via your LAN or WAN. If
the License Manager Server does not issue the requested authorization, PowerStation will NOT run.
The License Manager Server does not require the actual PowerStation software to be installed.
2.6.1 ETAP License Manager 5.2.3

The ETAP License Manager is a Windows NT/2000/XP Workstation or Server program that assists the
Network Hardware Key in licensing the use of PowerStation. The Network Hardware Key provides
licensing of up to 254 simultaneous users of PowerStation via a local area network (LAN) and/or a wide
area network (WAN). The ETAP License Manager manages the administration of simultaneous
PowerStation users as set forth in the terms of your ETAP license agreement.
Proper operation of PowerStation requires the installation of the ETAP License Manager on the License
Manager Server and the modification of the ETAPS.INI file on each PowerStation users computer.
The Network Hardware Key and the ETAP License Manager use minimal processor time and do not
require more than 10MB of free disk space for proper operation. If the machine will also be used to run
PowerStation, make sure the machine meets the PowerStation minimum hardware requirements.
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ETAP License Manager Installation
2.7 ETAP License Manager Installation

ETAP PowerStation 4.0 or higher will use this method of installation. Earlier versions will use the
manual installation method described in detail in the following section. On the PowerStation CD, a
separate setup program is provided to install the ETAP License Manager. To install the License
Manager on Windows NT/2000/XP (WorkStation or Server), insert the PowerStation CD into your CDROM drive and select ETAP License Manager 5.2.3 from the ETAP Installer Program, then press
INSTALL.
Another way to install the ETAP License Manager without the ETAPInstaller Program is to select
RUN from the START Menu, then Select Setup.exe in the folder LMSETUP on your PowerStation
CD.
Select OK; the ETAP License Manager installation procedure will begin.
PowerStation 4.0 CD includes two versions of the ETAP License Manager. Both versions are identical
with respect to functionality. The default ETAP License Manager utilizes the Windows NT/2000/XP
Named Pipes protocol commonly used in Microsoft network while the other ETAP License Manager
uses TCP/IP. Utilize the TCP/IP protocol if your network is Novell or if you do not use Named Pipes
services.
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The ETAP License Manager 5.2.3 Setup program lets you select which License Manager you want to
install. However, it will copy both License Managers to Windows System folders in case you need to
change to the other License Manager later.
In order for the ETAP License Manager to work properly, Setup requires a system restart at the end of
the installation procedure.
Note that the ETAP License Manager setup program requires Windows NT/2000/XP to run. It does
NOT run on Windows 98/Me.
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2.7.1 Manual ETAP License Manager Installation

Installation on Windows NT/2000/XP requires that the installation be performed by a user account with
Windows NT Administrative privileges. Use the manual installation only if the ETAP License Manager
Installation program did not successfully install the ETAP License Manager.
Note that you should substitute your Windows NT directory name (usually WINNT) whenever you see
'WINNT' in this document.
1. Logon with ADMINISTRATOR Privileges to the License Manager Server.
2. Copy,
from
the
PowerStation
CD,
the
entire
contents
of
the
directory
POWERSTN/ETAPKEY/WINNT/ into the WINNT/SYSTEM32/DRIVERS sub-directory.
This copy includes the following files:
DS1410D.SYS
DOWNTVDD.DLL
ETAPKEY.EXE
READKEY.TXT
3. Copy the two files ETAPSLM.EXE and /ETAPSLMT.EXE from the PowerStation CD folder
ETAP 400/PowerStation/LicMgr into the WINNT/SYSTEM32/DRIVERS sub-directory.
4. From the WINNT/SYSTEM32/DRIVERS sub-directory, run the file ETAPKEY.EXE.
5. Select Install ETAP Key from the ETAPKEY menu. Exit from ETAPKEY.
6. Go to the WINNT/SYSTEM32/DRIVERS sub-directory from an MS-DOS prompt.

7. If you have an earlier version of the ETAP License Manager installed on the License Manager
Server, continue with 8a; otherwise skip to 8b.
8. a. Type: etapslm remove (Removes ETAP License Manager), or etapslmt remove (for TCP/IP)
You should see a message that says: ETAPS Lic Mgr removed.
b. Type: etapslm install (Installs ETAP License Manager), or etapslmt install (for TCP/IP)
You should see a message that says: ETAPS Lic Mgr installed.
9. Reboot the License Manager Server.
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2.7.2 PowerStation Installation for Network Licensing

For each computer (Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP) that runs PowerStation, install PowerStation using the
Typical installation option. See the Installing ETAP section for details.
To run PowerStation, each user MUST be a registered user on the License Manager Server. As a
minimum, each user must be a member of the Users group on the License Manager Server. If you use
Domain administration as provided by the Windows NT Server, it is sufficient to add the Domain Users
group to the License Manager Servers User Manager / Policies / User Rights / Access.
In addition, one modification needs to be made locally in order to receive permission to operate
PowerStation. This modification is done by updating the ETAPS.INI file, by specifying the location of
the Network License.
2.7.3 Updating ETAPS.INI File

Each computer, obtaining permission to operate PowerStation from the License Manager Server, must
update the INI file to indicate the location of the License Manager Server.
Run PowerStation once. The program will issue the following message:
Click on OK to close PowerStation. This procedure creates the ETAPS.INI file.
License Manager using Name Pipes

When License Manager using Name Pipes is installed, update the ETAPS.INI by the following steps:
Edit the C:\WINNT\ETAPS.INI (NT/2000) or C:\WINDOWS\ETAPS.INI (Windows 98/Me/XP)

file using Notepad or a similar text editor.
Modify the line that says: LM Server=
Insert the name of the License Manager Server. For example: LM Server=CpuName
This procedure will tell PowerStation where the ETAP License Manager is located.
If you are running PowerStation directly on the License Manager Server, you need to modify this line
by typing a period after the equal sign: LM Server=.
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License Manager using TCP/IP

When License Manger using TCP/IP is installed, update the ETAPS.INI by the following steps:
Edit the C:\WINNT\ETAPS.INI (NT/2000) or C:\WINDOWS\ETAPS.INI (Windows 98/Me/XP)

file using Notepad or a similar text editor.
Delete the line that says: LM Server=
Add the line LM TCP Server=
Insert the name of License Manager Server with domain information.
For example: LM TCP Server= tcplm.oti.com
If you would like to use IP address instead, add the line LM Server IP=
Insert the IP address of the License Manager Server.
For example: LM Server IP=10.10.10.191
After the TCP Server or IP is set, you may configure to use a specific port by adding the line
LM Port=
Insert the port that you would like to use. For example LM Port=5000.
Please note that you have to change the port that the License Manager Server is using in order for this
setting to work.
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ETAP License Manager Verification
2.8 ETAP License Manager Verification

2.8.1 Verifying ETAP License Manager Installation
After rebooting the License Manager Server, go to START/ SETTINGS/CONTROL PANEL /DEVICES
to verify that the ETAP License Manager is running. Find the entry DS1410D in the Device list box.
The entry should show Started Automatic. If you cannot find DS1410D, you have not copied the files
from the PowerStation CD correctly or you have not run ETAPKEY.EXE properly.
Go to START/SETTINGS/CONTROL PANEL/SERVICES. Find the entry for ETAPS Lic Mgr in the
Service list box. If you cannot find ETAPS Lic Mgr, you have not installed ETAPSLM.EXE properly.
The ETAPS Lic Mgr entry should be Started or blank. If the status is blank, highlight the ETAPS Lic
Mgr entry and Start it.
2.8.2 Verifying ETAP License Manager Operation

Go to START/PROGRAMS/ADMINISTRATIVE TOOLS/EVENT VIEWER to view the ETAP License
Manager output. Select Application from the Log menu to view the applications log. ETAP License
Manager logs all licensing events to the applications log.
When the ETAP License Manager starts, you will see three events in the log identified as Source ETAPS
LMService. The ETAP License Manager uses this source when it writes event information to the
applications log.
Select the first ETAP License Manager event. Double-click on the event to view the event detail
dialog. The message references error: 0. The error reference is not important. However, the message
following the error reference - ETAPS License Manager starting.... is important. The description
will read something like this:
The description for Event ID (0) in Source (Etaps LMService) could not be found. It contains the
following insertion string(s):
Etaps LMService error: 0, ETAPS License Manager starting
Close the event detail dialog and double-click the next ETAPS LMService message. You should see
a message indicating: ETAPSLM has detected a valid ETAP PowerStation security key.
Close the event detail dialog again and double-click the third ETAPS LMService message. You
should see a message indication similar to:
Key SN: 3087007744-345610626 Licensed to: Operation Technology, Inc. Version: 020000 Users: 5.
(Of course, your serial number, the licensee, version, and number of users will be specific to your
Network Hardware Key.)
You have now verified your ETAP License Manager is correctly installed and running properly. The
latest issue of ETAP License Manager is version 5.2.3.102601 and is intended to work with
PowerStation Rel 1.4.0 (Build 052197) or later (including PowerStation 2.0 and 3.0). PowerStation 4.0
and later requires version 5.2.3.102601. You can check your version of the ETAP License Manager by
viewing Properties in the file WINNT/SYSTEM32/DRIVERS/ETAPSLM.EXE. File version is displayed
at the top of the Version sheet. The build is listed under Item Name: Special Build Description.
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ETAP License Manager Verification
2.8.3 Network License Manager Troubleshooting

If you get a message stating Could not find the Security Key, or Failed to Receive Authorization, verify
that the following statements are true:
The latest ETAP License Manager is installed.

Network Hardware Key is installed on the License Manager Server.
The License Manager Server is turned on.
The License Manager Server does have user permissions set correctly.
For Name Pipes:
LM Server= is in the ETAPS.INI file on the local computer and it has been modified to include
the location of the License Manager Server.
For TCP/IP:
LM TCP Server=
LM Server IP=
LM Port=
One of the above three lines is added to the ETAPS.INI file on the local computer and it has been
modified to include the location of the License Manager Server.
The local computer and the License Manager Server are connected to the network.
If PowerStation is still not running, contact Operation Technology, Inc. technical support at:
(949) 462-0400 or support@etap.com
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Installation Maintenance (Uninstall)
2.9 Installation Maintenance (Uninstall)
Go to Start/Settings/Control Panel/Add Remove Programs. Locate PowerStation 4.0 in the list

of the installed programs.
Click on the Add/Remove button.
Select the type of maintenance installation you want.
Modify
This is the default setting in the maintenance installation of PowerStation. Select this option to install
additional components or change the components you have selected in the previous installation.
Repair
The Repair installation re-installs the selected components of the previous installation. Both Repair
and Modify options will require that the PowerStation CD-ROM be inserted during the maintenance
installation.
Remove
This option lets you remove all PowerStation files you have installed onto your computer. Select OK
when asked whether you want to remove PowerStation 4.0 completely.
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Installation Maintenance (Uninstall)
Note that during the uninstall process you may be asked to remove the files installed as shared
files. Generally, it is recommended NOT to remove those files so possible disruption of other
applications is avoided.
Click on Finish after uninstall is completed.
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Removing ETAP License Manager
2.10 Removing ETAP License Manager

There may be instances when you want to remove the ETAP License Manager from your system. For
example, if you wish to install a new version of the ETAP License Manager, you need to remove the
previous one first. The following procedure will remove the ETAP License Manager from your
Services list.
2.10.1 Removing ETAP License Manager
Go to START/Settings/Control Panel/Add Remove Programs. Locate ETAP License Manager

5.2 in the list of the installed programs (5.2 is the version of ETAP License Manager installed on your
system).
Click on the Add/Remove button.
Note that during the uninstall process you may be asked to remove the files installed as shared files.
Generally, it is recommended NOT to remove those files to avoid possible disruption of other
applications.
To complete the uninstall, you will be asked to reboot the system
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Removing ETAP License Manager
2.10.2 Removing ETAP License Manager Manually
Logon to the computer designated as your License Manager Server. Use an account that has
Administrator privileges.
Ensure that no other users are currently using PowerStation; otherwise you may disrupt their activities
when you remove ETAP License Manager.
Go to START/Settings/Control Panel/Services. Locate Etaps Lic Mgr in the Services list and
check its status. If its status is Started, select Etaps Lic Mgr in the Services list and (with it
highlighted) select the Stop button with your mouse. In a few moments, Etaps Lic Mgr status will
change from Started to blank. Select Close and exit.
Locate the directory in which you had previously installed ETAPSLM.exe (usually
Winnt\System32\Drivers).
Open a DOS command prompt and change directory to C:\Winnt\System32\Drivers.
Issue the following command on the DOS prompt line:
Etapslm remove
You should receive the msg Etaps Lic Mgr removed.
The ETAP License Manager is now removed from your system.
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Installing PowerPlot 2.5
2.11 Installing PowerPlot 2.5

To install PowerPlot 2.5, close all applications and insert the PowerStation CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Make sure that the PowerPlot 2.5 is selected from the ETAPInstaller program and press INSTALL.
If you are installing PowerPlot in Windows NT, you need to have administrator privilege.
Choose the location where PowerPlot will be installed on your computer. If you are unsure of where to
install the program, keep the default setting and click on OK.
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Installing PowerPlot 2.5
Press OK when the installation is completed.
For NT/2000/XP operating systems you need to restart your computer.

PowerPlot Interface with PowerStation see the PowerPlot Interface chapter.
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For details regarding
Setup
System Optimization
2.12 System Optimization

If PowerStation takes a long time to load or save a project file (more than several minutes), you can
modify your system settings to optimize the speed of PowerStation.
There are several system attributes that control the speed at which PowerStation loads and processes a
project database.
2.12.1 CPU Speed of the Computer

We recommend high-speed Pentium III or faster processors.
2.12.2 Size of RAM in the Computer

We recommend a minimum of 128 MB of RAM. For very large network databases within PowerStation,
512 MB of RAM is recommended.
2.12.3 Virtual Memory File Size of the Operating System

This can be changed from the System icon in the Control Panel folder. We recommend 200 MB of virtual
memory.
Note that your Virtual Memory file is stored on your hard disk. Therefore, if you increase the size of this
file, it will use a proportional amount of space on your hard disk. You should consult your system
administrator before changing this setting.
Click on the Start button in the lower left-hand corner of your screen.
Select the Settings folder.
Select the Control Panel folder. This will open a window in which you will find the System icon.
The System Icon is Located in the Control Panel
Double-click on this icon to open the System Properties dialog.

Click on the Performance tab.
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Performance Tab in the System Properties Dialog Box
To change the size of your virtual memory, click on the Virtual Memory button.
Virtual Memory Settings
To set the size of your Virtual Memory, you will need to first look at how much hard disk space is
available.
If you have enough space, change the Initial Size and Maximum Size to 200 MB.
Click OK.
This will return you to the System Properties dialog box, where you click OK and are prompted to
restart your system. Once your system restarts, the virtual memory will be changed.
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2.12.4 ODBC DSN Buffer Size

The Data Source Name (DSN) Buffer Size is the internal buffer, in kilobytes, that is used to transfer data
to and from PowerStation to the associated project database. The Microsoft Access default is 512;
however, PowerStation's otiaccess and otireport driver is defaulted to 4096. 4096 or larger should be
used for all Microsoft Access PowerStation databases.
Click on the Start button in the lower left-hand corner of your screen.
Select the Settings folder.
Select the Control Panel folder. This will open a window in which you will find the ODBC icon.
Double-click on this icon to open the ODBC Data Source Administrator.
ODBC Data Source Administrator
Click on the System DSN tab.

Select otiaccess and click on the Configure button. If the entry otiaccess is not present, run
PowerStation once and it will place it there. If otiaccess is still not present after running
PowerStation, then you need to add it in manually. Click on Add, type in otiaccess as the Data
Source Name, click on Options, and change the buffer size to 4096. Click on OK. (See instructions
below for details on changing the buffer size.)
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ODBC Microsoft Access 97 Setup

Click on the Options button. This will expand the ODBC Microsoft Access 97 Setup dialog box to show
the advanced options.
Advanced Options View of the ODBC Microsoft Access 97 Setup
The buffer size defaults to 512. Change this number to 4096 and select OK. This will return you to
the ODBC Data Source Administrator. Select OK.
2.12.5 ODBC DSN Page Timeout

The Data Source Name (DSN) Page Timeout specifies the period of time, in tenths of a second that an
unused page of data remains in the buffer before being removed. The Microsoft Access default is 5, or
0.5 seconds. PowerStation projects are optimized for a setting of 5 when using Microsoft Access as the
project database.
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System Requirements for ETAP include minimum and recommended settings.

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2.1 System Requirements

2.1.2 Minimum Operating System & Software Requirements

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2.2 Installing ETAP PowerStation

2.2.1 ETAP PowerStation 4.0

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PowerStation automatically starts the installation of MDAC 2.5 SP2 if it is required.

PowerStation also starts the installation of MDAC 2.6 SP1 if necessary

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2.2.3 Detection of Installed Versions Of PowerStation

ETAP PowerStation 2.0.8

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2.2.4 ETAP PowerStation 4.0 License Agreement

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Following is an example of typical folders created by PowerStation:

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2.2.5 ETAP PowerStation 4.0 Setup Type

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Setup reviews the selected components prior to installing them.

Select Next to begin the installation of ETAP PowerStation 4.0.

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2.2.6 PowerStation Library File

2.2.7 Data Source Name Registration

2.2.8 Registering Active X Components

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2.2.9 Installation Completion

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2.3 Configuring ODBC

2.3.1 SQL Server Database

Data Source Name is otisql in all lower case letters.

SQL Server may require some system-dependent installation procedures.

Contact your network

2.3.2 Oracle Database

Data Source Name is otioracle in all lower case letters.

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2.4 Running PowerStation