IED templates can be used for replicating IEDs with same order code in PCM600 projects. Template includes IED application configuration, graphical display configuration (single-line diagram), communication protocol mappings and parameters. An IED in the plant structure can be exported as a template (.pcmt file). The template library can be built from all the exported IED templates.
It is also possible to insert an IED from the template library to create a new IED in the plant structure. After a template IED has been imported, the IP address, the Caption in IED's Object Properties and the Technical Key that corresponds to the physical IED have to be changed.
Note: A template IED can be inserted only when the bay is selected in the plant structure.
In the Plant structure view, select the bay, right-click, point to New and select Create from template.
The Create New Object from Template dialog box opens.Figure 1. PCM600: Selecting an IED from the template library
Select the IED from the list of available IEDs.
Click the icon on the right column in the list of available templates.
The Template Properties dialog box opens. Figure 2. PCM600: Template information
Check and verify the template information and click Close to close the dialog box.
The Create New Object from Template dialog box is displayed.
Delete, import or create a template by clicking the corresponding button.
To delete the selected template, click Delete Template.
To import a template from the selection window, click Import Template.
To insert the selected IED to the bay, click Create.
Note: It is possible to insert more than one IED from the Create New Object from Template dialog box. The dialog box remains open until Close is clicked .