Installation Guide

Multi-Language Edition
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• Chinese
• Japanese
ETAP 12.6.0 (12.6) is the latest upgrade to the ETAP 12 series and includes important updates based on the industry’s
latest demands.
Among the many enhancements of this release is the addition of double Open-Phase Faults Analysis (OPFA) to the
Unbalance Load Flow module. The addition of the OPFA feature is in response to the requirements for the nuclear
power industry to conduct single and double open-phase fault studies which improves plant safety and reliability.
ETAP 12.6 is offered in two new localized language versions: Portuguese and Korean.
This document provides a step-by-step installation procedure for ETAP 12.6 and the User Guide. The installation
program installs ETAP and all of its components including libraries, example projects, and ETAP help les. It also
installs the ETAP License Manager since all stand-alone and network keys use this service to provide authorization for
ETAP 12.6.
Activation Code
New User: If you are installing the software for the rst time, ETAP 12.6 will prompt you for a 36-character Activation
Code which is located on the ETAP 12.6 DVD sleeve.
Existing User: ETAP 12.6 will utilize the same 36-character code as the ETAP 12.5 release. If you cannot locate your
code, please contact your sales representative at [e-mail].
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 12.6 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, 7, 8 and 8.1 operating systems, it is
recommended to turn off the User Account Control (UAC) and the rewall during the installation.
2. Close all applications.
Installation
Guide
New Enhancements & Features
• Unbalanced Load Flow Module
• Single & Double Open-Phase Fault Analysis
• New Display Options for the One-Line Diagram
• Updated Exciter & Governor Models
• Enhancements to Network Analysis Modules
• Engineering & Protective Device Libraries
• Microsoft Windows 8.1 Compatibility
• Russian
• Portuguese NEW
• Korean NEW
• German (output reports)
ETAP 12.6 Features & Capabilities
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:
1. ETAP Installer
2. Welcome
3. License Agreement
4. System Requirements 8. Destination Selection
5. License Types
6. Language Reports Selection
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
conguration, the ETAP Security Key must be located
at the ETAP License Manager Server.
7. Report Formats

Installing ETAP User Guide
To install the ETAP 12.6 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 1260. 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.
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 rewall interference.
¤The ETAP License Manager Service is not running.
¤Reset the License Manager from Start\All Programs\
ETAP 12.6\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 [email protected] 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
9. Setup Verication
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.
License Path Selection
10. Installation Complete

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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 ETAP’s unique features and sophisticated analysis
techniques to all your power system analysis projects. With a valid UUC
maintenance support agreement, you receive:
xFree version upgrades including automatic shipment of new releases
xUnlimited access to user / technical support
xLatest device libraries updates
xFull access to ETAP User FTP and download sites
xAccess to prerelease and beta versions of new products and upgrades
User Feedback
ETAP 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 lling out
a short, single-page feedback form located at etap.com (click on User
Feedback Form). All information is condential and will be used only by the
ETAP engineering and development staff.
ETAP Training
ETAP University training events include a wide-range of power system
analysis workshops, seminars, and on-site training conducted by Certied
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.
System Requirements
Operating System (32-bit or 64-bit)
xMicrosoft® Server 2012 (Standard)
xMicrosoft Windows® 8 & 8.1
(Standard, Professional)
xMicrosoft Windows 7 (SP1)
(Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate)
xMicrosoft Windows Vista (SP2)
(Home Premium, Business, Enterprise)
xMicrosoft Windows XP (SP3)
(Professional, Home Edition)
xMicrosoft Server 2008 R2 (Standard)
xMicrosoft Server 2008 (Standard)
xMicrosoft Server 2003 R2 (Standard) (SP2)
xMicrosoft Server 2003 (Standard) (SP2)
Software Requirements
xMicrosoft Internet Explorer® 5.01 or higher
xMicrosoft .NET Framework v3.5 (SP1)
xMicrosoft SQL Server Compact v3.5 (SP2)
PC Configuration Requirements
xUSB port (if stand-alone licensing required)
xEthernet port with network access
(if network licensing required)
xDVD drive 10 to 80 GB hard disk space
(based on project size, number of buses)
x19” monitors recommended
(dual monitors highly recommended)
xRecommended display resolution - 1280x1024
Recommended Hardware
100 Bus Projects
xIntel® Dual/Quad core - 2.0 GHz (or equivalent)
x2 GB RAM
500 Bus Projects
xIntel Dual/Quad core - 2.0 GHz (or equivalent)
x4 GB RAM
1,000 Bus Projects
xIntel Dual/Quad core – 3.0 GHz with Hyper-
Threading & high speed bus (or equivalent)
x8 GB RAM (high speed)
x64-bit Operating System
10,000 Bus Projects and Higher
xIntel Dual/Quad core – 3.0 GHz with Hyper-
Threading & high speed bus (or equivalent)
x12 GB RAM (high speed)
x64-bit Operating System
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