Installation Guide

Enhanced with Multiple

Language Support
Operation Technology, Inc. is pleased to provide you with ETAP 7.5.0. This point release expands on the current release by offering
multiple language support. ETAP 7.5.0 is completely localized in four languages plus translated output reports in six languages.

This is another expansion included in the ETAP 7 Series which already included many new and enhanced time-saving capabilities.

Templates Modules (Enhanced)

xx Base Package
One-Line Diagram
xx Load Flow Analysis
xx Auto-Select xx Arc Flash Analysis
xx Keyboard Shortcuts xx Transient Stability
xx Symbol Library xx Harmonic Analysis
xx Device Coordination / Selectivity
Load Analyzer xx Sequence-of-Operation
Single-Phase Arc Flash xx Data Exchange

Arc Flash Analyzer ETAP Real-Time (Enhanced)

xx Real-Time Server
Custom Arc Flash Labels
xx Advanced Monitoring
Switching Management xx Predictive Simulation
xx Automatic Generation Control
Libraries xx Energy Accounting
xx Load Forecasting
xx Intelligent Load Shedding

This document provides a step-by-step installation of ETAP 7.5.0 and the User Guide. The installation program installs ETAP
and all of its components including libraries, example and help files. It also installs the ETAP License Manager since all stand-
alone and network keys use this service to provide authorization for ETAP 7.5.0.

The ETAP License Manager 7.5.0 is compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit computers and earlier versions of ETAP. For 64-bit
computers, the ETAP 1600-USB Security Key is required. Please contact sales@etap.com for any key replacement.

Activation Code
After installation, ETAP 7.5.0 may prompt you for an Activation Code.

Existing User: If you are upgrading from ETAP 7.1.0 to 7.5.0, please note that ETAP 7.5.0 will utilize the same 36-character
code as provided with the ETAP 7.1 release. If you are installing ETAP from a version earlier than 7.1, the activation code
is located on your new ETAP 7.5.0 DVD sleeve. If you cannot locate your code, please contact your sales representative at
sales@etap.com.

New User: If you are installing ETAP for the first time, the activation code is located on your new ETAP 7.5.0 DVD sleeve.

To install ETAP, you must have Administrative Access 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.
Installing ETAP & License Manager
1. Close all applications and insert the ETAP DVD into your DVD
drive. The ETAP Installer Program will automatically appear if
AutoPlay is active. Otherwise, run EtapInstaller.exe file from
the DVD or select it if using Windows Vista.
ETAP Installer
2. For 64-bit Windows XP and 2003 Server, Microsoft .NET
Framework v1.1 may need to be installed manually. If a
“1603: Error installing Microsoft .NET Framework” message
appears, click OK to stop the installation. From the ETAP DVD
subfolder “DotNet1.1sp1”, run the dotnetfx.exe to install
Microsoft .NET Framework v1.1. Once this installation has
been completed, run NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe file to
install Service Pack 1. After the successful installation of
these two files, continue with the ETAP installation.
3. Click Next on the Welcome screen to continue.
Welcome Screen
4. The installation and usage of ETAP is governed by the terms
and conditions of the ETAP License Grant and Agreement.
These terms must be accepted before the installation can
continue. Click Next.
ETAP License Grant & Agreement
5. The Information screen displays hardware and software
requirements as well as other useful information. Click Next
to continue.
Information Screen
6. For Stand-Alone licenses, select “Stand Alone License” and
insert the ETAP Security Key in the same computer. With this
option ETAP and ETAP License Manager will be automatically
installed on your computer.
For Network licenses, select “Network License” to install on
the client computer. Then, 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.
Setup Type Screen
If “Stand-Alone License” is selected, follow the steps
described in the License Manager section.
7. By default, the output reports are created in English. Select
each box to create output reports in different languages.
Language Reports Selection
Specific settings for each operating system are required to
properly view the output reports for different languages.
8. Reports created in previous versions of ETAP were created
in a different format. If this option is not selected, output
reports created in previous versions will not display. The user
must re-run each study in ETAP 7.5 to activate any output
reports created in an earlier version of ETAP. Note that the
output report formats installed include formats from ETAP 5.0
and above.
Report Formats
9. Setup requires the name of a destination folder on your
hard drive where you would like the ETAP application to be
installed. The default destination folder is C:\ETAP 750. To
install the program in a different location, click Browse and
select or type a new destination folder. Click Next.

Destination Location
10. The next screen provides the opportunity to verify the setup
information. If the setup information is correct, click Next to
start copying files.
Review Settings Before Copying
11. The installation program continues with the ETAP License
Manager where you are prompted with a number of screens
that guide you through this installation.
12. For Microsoft Vista operating systems, the Windows Security
screen appears. Select the “Install this driver software
anyway” option. ETAP then installs the drivers for the USB-
1410 key.
During the installation process, a number of billboards will
display summarizing the new features and enhancements of
ETAP 7.5.0.
13. When the installation is complete, the installer displays the
ETAP 7.5.0 Installation Completed screen. You can check the
“Launch ETAP 7.5.0” option and click Finish to automatically
run ETAP. If you choose not to run ETAP automatically, leave
the box unchecked. Click Finish. An ETAP 7.5.0 program
shortcut is placed on the desktop upon completion of the
installation.
ETAP 7.5.0 Installation Completed
Installing ETAP License Manager
1. When the ETAP License Manager is selected, the installation
program continues with installing the ETAP License Manager.
You will see several messages stating that the license
manager is being installed followed by a License Manager
7.5.0 Welcome screen.
2. The installation and usage of the ETAP License Manager is
governed by the terms and conditions of the ETAP License
Grant and Agreement. These terms must be accepted before
the installation can continue.
Installation Guide
3. For Microsoft Vista operating systems, the Windows Security
screen appears. Select the “Install this driver software
anyway” option. ETAP then installs the drivers for the USB-
1410 key.
4. When the installation of the ETAP License Manager is
complete, the installer displays the ETAP 7.5.0 License
Manager Installation Setup Complete screen. Click Finish.
Installing ETAP User Guide
To install ETAP 7.5.0 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
750. 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.
Launching ETAP
Upon launching ETAP, the ETAP License Wizard displays the ETAP
License Path Selection Editor. In this editor, the first option is
automatically selected to be your computer.
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.
Troubleshoot 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
7.5.0\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.
 Installation Guide

System Requirements ETAP Upgrade and User Support

Maintenance Contract
Operating System (32-bit or 64-bit) All upgrades are automatically provided to users with a valid ETAP Upgrade and User
xxMicrosoft® Windows® 7 Support Contract (UUC).
xx(Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate)
xxMicrosoft® Windows Vista®
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
xx(Home Premium, Business, Enterprise)
maintenance support agreement will allow you the opportunity to apply ETAP’s
xxMicrosoft® Windows® XP (SP3)
unique features and sophisticated analysis techniques to all your power system
(Professional or Home Edition) analysis projects. With a valid UUC maintenance support agreement, you receive:
xxMicrosoft® Server 2008
xxMicrosoft® Server 2003 R2 (SP2) xx Free version upgrades including automatic shipment of new releases
xxMicrosoft® Server 2003 (SP2)
xx Unlimited access to user / technical support
xx Latest device libraries updates
Software Requirements
xxMicrosoft® Internet Explorer® 5.01 or higher xx Full access to ETAP User FTP and download sites
(or minimum version level as specified by the xx Access to prerelease and beta versions of new products and upgrades
Operating System in use)
xxMicrosoft® .NET Framework v1.1 (SP1)
xxMicrosoft® .NET Framework v2.0 (SP1) User Feedback
If any required software is not installed, ETAP
Operation Technology, Inc. is dedicated to providing our customers with a
automatically installs it.
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
Hardware Requirements and requests! We invite you to help us make a difference by filling out a short,
xxUSB port (for stand-alone license) single-page feedback form located at etap.com (click on User Feedback Form).
xxEthernet port with network access
All information is confidential and will be used only by the ETAP engineering and
development staff.
xxDVD drive
xx10 to 80 GB hard disk space (Note: an
additional 5 GB may be required if additional
language support is installed)
ETAP Training
xx19” monitors recommended (dual monitors
ETAP University training events include a wide-range of power system analysis
workshops, seminars, and on-site training conducted by Certified ETAP Instructors.
highly recommended)
ETAP workshops in the U.S. offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a 10%
xxMinimum display resolution - 1024x768
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