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<li><a href="#s-intro">1. Introduction</a>

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<p>CENTO platform overview; devices, tags, channels setup; protocol and calculation tag configuration.</p></li>

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<li><a href="#s-excel">2. Configuring CENTO via Excel</a>

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<p>Bulk configuration of devices and channels using Excel import files.</p></li>

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<li><a href="#s-events">3. Events</a>

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<p>Setting up event rules, thresholds, and automated notifications.</p></li>

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<li><a href="#s-mnemonics">4. Mnemonics</a>

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<p>Creating and configuring SCADA mimic diagrams.</p></li>

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<li><a href="#s-infomodel">5. Information Model</a>

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<p>Defining the object hierarchy and tag bindings for the information model.</p></li>

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<li><a href="#s-settings">6. System Settings</a>

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<p>Global system configuration: users, access rights, server parameters.</p></li>

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<li><a href="#s-transfer">7. Transfer Kits</a>

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<p>Configuring data transfer sets between CENTO servers.</p></li>

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<li><a href="#s-lighting">8. Lighting Control</a>

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<p>Setting up automated lighting control via tag-based conditions.</p></li>

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<li><a href="#s-tooling">9. Tooling</a>

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<p>Utility tools for system diagnostics and maintenance.</p></li>

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<li><a href="#s-other">10. Other Settings in Interfaces</a>

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<p>Additional configuration for real-time data analysis, metering analysis, and logs.</p></li>

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<li><a href="#s-abbrev">11. Basic Concepts and Abbreviations</a>

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<p>Glossary of terms and abbreviations used throughout this manual.</p></li>

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<p>CENTO is a multifunctional software platform for data collection, processing, and display. It can be used to build various automated systems: dispatching, control, accounting, diagnostics, and more.</p>

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<p>This guide describes the general steps for setting up CENTO software, as well as links to other relevant instructions.</p>

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<h3 id="s-devices">1.1 Devices, Tags, Channels <a class="anchor-icon" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="copyAnchor('s-devices')" title="Copy link"><svg width="12" height="12" viewBox="0 0 16 16" fill="currentColor"><path d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"/></svg></a></h3>

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<p>Configuration is performed from the <strong>Settings</strong> drop-down menu at the top of the CENTO graphical interface.</p>

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<p class="fig-cap">Fig. 2.1 – Settings drop-down menu</p>

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<h4 id="s-devicetree">1.1.1 Creating a Device Tree <a class="anchor-icon" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="copyAnchor('s-devicetree')" title="Copy link"><svg width="12" height="12" viewBox="0 0 16 16" fill="currentColor"><path d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"/></svg></a></h4>

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<p>Configuration begins with creating a tree of devices (information sources). The device tree reflects either the physical structure of the facility or the logical grouping convenient for further work.</p>

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<p>Go to <strong>Settings → Devices, tags, channels</strong> to configure the structure.</p>

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<p class="fig-cap">Fig. 2.2 – Devices, Tags, Channels Page</p>

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<p>By default, CENTO has a <em>Root Object</em> preset. Under the root object you can specify the name of a company or a separate facility. To rename a tree element, hover over it and use the edit icon.</p>

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<p>The sequence and nesting of objects can be adjusted by dragging objects while holding the left mouse button.</p>

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<p class="fig-cap">Fig. 2.4 – Dragging a New Object Inside the Tree</p>

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<h4 id="s-createdevices">1.1.2 Creating Devices <a class="anchor-icon" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="copyAnchor('s-createdevices')" title="Copy link"><svg width="12" height="12" viewBox="0 0 16 16" fill="currentColor"><path d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"/></svg></a></h4>

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<p>Create or edit devices (information sources) on the <strong>Settings → Devices, tags, channels</strong> page.</p>

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<p>On this page you can: add, edit, copy, and delete devices; download or upload device configuration to an Excel file.</p>

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<p>Click the <strong>Create a device</strong> button to open the device creation form.</p>

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<p>To edit an existing device, click its name on the Devices page.</p>

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<p class="fig-cap">Fig. 2.8 – Device Editing Page</p>

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<p>The <strong>General settings</strong> block contains fields common to all devices: name, template, identification number, IP address, serial number, associated object, notes, and information model binding.</p>

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<p>After filling in the required fields, click <strong>Save</strong>, then apply changes with the <strong>Update Configuration</strong> button.</p>

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<h4 id="s-tagsandchannels">1.1.3 Set Up Tags and Channels <a class="anchor-icon" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="copyAnchor('s-tagsandchannels')" title="Copy link"><svg width="12" height="12" viewBox="0 0 16 16" fill="currentColor"><path d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"/></svg></a></h4>

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<p>Tags and accounting channels are configured on the same <strong>Devices, tags, channels</strong> page. Tags represent individual data points read from devices; channels aggregate tag values for metering purposes.</p>

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<h4 id="s-protocoltag">1.1.3.1 Adding a Protocol Tag <a class="anchor-icon" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="copyAnchor('s-protocoltag')" title="Copy link"><svg width="12" height="12" viewBox="0 0 16 16" fill="currentColor"><path d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"/></svg></a></h4>

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<p>A protocol tag reads a value directly from a device via its communication protocol (Modbus, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850, etc.). To add a protocol tag, select the device in the tree and click <strong>Add tag → Protocol tag</strong>.</p>

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<h4 id="s-calctag">1.1.3.2 Add a Calculation Tag <a class="anchor-icon" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="copyAnchor('s-calctag')" title="Copy link"><svg width="12" height="12" viewBox="0 0 16 16" fill="currentColor"><path d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"/></svg></a></h4>

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<p>A calculation tag derives its value from a formula applied to other tags. Select the device and click <strong>Add tag → Calculation tag</strong>, then define the formula expression.</p>

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<h4 id="s-calcformulas">1.1.3.3 Setting Up Calculation Formulas <a class="anchor-icon" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="copyAnchor('s-calcformulas')" title="Copy link"><svg width="12" height="12" viewBox="0 0 16 16" fill="currentColor"><path d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"/></svg></a></h4>

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<p>Formulas use standard mathematical and logical operators, and can reference other tags by their code. The formula verification window shows the argument code, current value, and status for debugging.</p>

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<h4 id="s-calcchannels">1.1.3.4 Configuring Calculation Channels <a class="anchor-icon" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="copyAnchor('s-calcchannels')" title="Copy link"><svg width="12" height="12" viewBox="0 0 16 16" fill="currentColor"><path d="M7.775 3.275a.75.75 0 001.06 1.06l1.25-1.25a2 2 0 112.83 2.83l-2.5 2.5a2 2 0 01-2.83 0 .75.75 0 00-1.06 1.06 3.5 3.5 0 004.95 0l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95-4.95l-1.25 1.25zm-4.69 9.64a2 2 0 010-2.83l2.5-2.5a2 2 0 012.83 0 .75.75 0 001.06-1.06 3.5 3.5 0 00-4.95 0l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 004.95 4.95l1.25-1.25a.75.75 0 00-1.06-1.06l-1.25 1.25a2 2 0 01-2.83 0z"/></svg></a></h4>

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<p>Calculation channels aggregate tag values over time intervals (hourly, daily, monthly). They are used for metering data analysis and reports. Configure them on the <strong>Metering channels</strong> sub-tab of the Devices page.</p>

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<p>CENTO supports bulk configuration import and export via Excel files. This covers devices, tags, channels, information model objects, and other settings. Use <strong>Settings → Import/Export</strong> to upload or download configuration workbooks.</p>

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<p>Events are triggered when tag values cross defined thresholds or match configured conditions. Go to <strong>Settings → Events</strong> to define event rules, priorities, and associated notifications or control actions.</p>

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<p>Mnemonic diagrams (SCADA screens) are interactive visual representations of equipment state. They are created and configured in the <strong>Settings → Diagrams</strong> section.</p>

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<p>The Information Model defines the hierarchy of facilities, systems, and equipment objects, and links them to devices and tags. Configure it under <strong>Settings → Information Model</strong>.</p>

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<p>Global system parameters including user accounts, access rights, server connection settings, and license management are configured under <strong>Settings → System Settings</strong>.</p>

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<p>Transfer kits (transmission sets) define packages of tag data to be sent from one CENTO server to another via the S2S (Server-to-Server) protocol. Configure under <strong>Settings → Transfer kits</strong>.</p>

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<p>Automated lighting control allows switching lighting circuits based on tag states or schedules. Configured via <strong>Settings → Lighting control</strong> using IEC 60870-5-104 remote control commands.</p>

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<p>Tooling utilities provide diagnostic and maintenance capabilities: protocol web logs, VKT-7 device configuration output, and system information panels. Accessible from <strong>Settings → Tooling</strong>.</p>

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<p>Column visibility, tag display order, chart defaults, and aggregation presets for the real-time data analysis interface can be configured per user in <strong>Analysis → Real-time data → Settings</strong>.</p>

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<p>Report period defaults, channel display options, and Excel export format settings are available in <strong>Analysis → Metering data → Settings</strong>.</p>

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