Abstract: Systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a system comprises an electronic device configured to be used in an industrial control system. The electronic device includes a processor and a memory. The electronic device additionally includes a backwards compatible memory map stored in the memory, wherein the electronic device is configured to provide for a backwards compatibility mode of operations by applying the backwards compatible memory map and at least one memory map setpoint, wherein the backwards compatibility mode of operations provides for communications with an external device, and wherein the at least one memory map setpoint is included in an older version of the electronic device.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, data may be received from a plurality of intelligent electronic devices (e.g., such as a set of protective relays). For each intelligent electronic device, status information may be stored based on the received data. Moreover, the status information may be displayed via a graphical user interface for the plurality of the intelligent electronic devices. The stored status information may also be transmitted to a remote central server via a communication network.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes apparatus, methods, and system for secure access control of an intelligent electronic device (“IED”) by multiple personnel. Within the IED a set of basic permissions is defined. A software program allows a security administrator create specific roles from the basic permissions. The software program can then be used to assign to a user a specific role for one or more specific IEDs. This action creates a set of unique security keys for the user and a unique security file for each IED. When a user accesses an IED the system identifies the user from the security key and determines his/her permissions using the security file. The security key may take the form of a password inputted into the IED, an access device incorporated within the IED, and/or a remote access device positioned proximate the IED or removably positioned in the IED.

Abstract: A switch-gear system having a central controller for operating a plurality of circuit breakers, a first interface device, a second interface device, and an update system in communication with the first and second interface devices is provided. The first interface device can modify a lineup parameter of the plurality of circuit breakers in and display a first graphical representation of the lineup parameter. The second interface device can modify the lineup parameter and display a second graphical representation of the lineup parameter. The update system can save a modification to the lineup parameter at the first or second interface device and to publish the modification to the other of the first or second interface devices so that the first and second graphical representations are identical.

Abstract: A method for capturing data includes recording, within an intelligent electronic device (IED), information regarding an initial change to one of a firmware within the IED, a hardware within the IED, and a configuration within the IED.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes apparatus, methods, and system for secure access control of an intelligent electronic device (“IED”) by multiple personnel. Within the IED a set of basic permissions is defined. A software program allows a security administrator create specific roles from the basic permissions. The software program can then be used to assign to a user a specific role for one or more specific IEDs. This action creates a set of unique security keys for the user and a unique security file for each IED. When a user accesses an IED the system identifies the user from the security key and determines his/her permissions using the security file. The security key may take the form of a password inputted into the IED, an access device incorporated within the IED, and/or a remote access device positioned proximate the IED or removably positioned in the IED.

Abstract: A method for capturing data includes recording, within an intelligent electronic device (IED), information regarding an initial change to one of a firmware within the IED, a hardware within the IED, and a configuration within the IED.

Abstract: A switch-gear system having a central controller for operating a plurality of circuit breakers, a first interface device, a second interface device, and an update system in communication with the first and second interface devices is provided. The first interface device can modify a lineup parameter of the plurality of circuit breakers in and display a first graphical representation of the lineup parameter. The second interface device can modify the lineup parameter and display a second graphical representation of the lineup parameter. The update system can save a modification to the lineup parameter at the first or second interface device and to publish the modification to the other of the first or second interface devices so that the first and second graphical representations are identical.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a utility substation is provided. The system for monitoring a utility substation includes monitoring equipment connected to a utility substation for monitoring operating conditions of the utility substation. The monitoring equipment is connected to an application service provider through a first communication network. One or more network interface devices are connected to the application service provider by a second communication network, which may be the same communication network as the first communication network. The one or more network interface devices receive notification of operating conditions of the utility substation monitored by the monitoring equipment through the application service provider.