The report is used to get a quick overview of what errors are currently present in connections, links and/or states.

It shows the type of problem, the ID of the object, whether the object is in use or not and which parent object might be affected.

Use the In saved object list option to narrow the search.

 

The types of errors that the report can show are:

•Connection errors

•Object type errors

•Parent object errors

•Tracing errors

•Parallel switches errors

•Winding connection error

•Misplaced bay

 

Our recommendation is to fix the errors as soon as possible, as they affect basic functionality of the application.

 

Handle different types of errors

Connection error

A connection error means that an object is not correctly connected to the network.

Check whether the object is correctly placed and whether all required connections are present. The connection between a winding and the busbars is a common cause of this type of error.

If the error persists, try removing the object and placing it again using one of the following methods:

•Place the object using the Between nodes option.

•Alternatively:

a.In the main menu, select Show > Show in this view > All vertices (Ctrl + Shift - B).

b.Select Settings > Auto snap to vertices (Ctrl + Shift - H) and place the object so that it automatically connects to the nearest vertex.

 

You can also use the connect function:

1.In the toolbar, press Connect Object .

2.Left-click on the object to be connected.

3.Left-click on the object to which it should be connected.

 

Object type error

Object type errors occur when an object is connected to a node where it is not expected, for example if the wrong type of cable is connected or if a cable is connected without intermediate bay.

Double-check the type of object connected and make sure it is the correct type.

 

Parent object error

A parent object error means that a component is not correctly connected to its parent object. For example, a component in a station may not have a parent link to the station, or may be connected to the wrong station.

Check if the object has a parent object and that it is of the correct type.

If the error persists, try removing the object and placing it again in the same location:

1.Right-click the object (for example, a transformer winding) and select Object > Move object to warehouse.

2.Select Tools > Warehouse > Manage objects in warehouse.

3.Place the object back in the same location it was removed from.

 

You can also create or correct the relationship to the parent object manually:

1.Select Tools > Relations > Other relations > Change parent for child object.

2.Left-click the object that is missing a correct parent object.

3.Left-click the parent object.

 

Tracing error

A tracing error means that one or more objects are not correctly connected in the network, which affects tracing functions, for example when analyzing which objects are affected by an outage.

Start by checking how the object is connected to the network.

•If the object is not connected to other nodes, remove it and place it again.

•If the object is connected to other nodes, use the tracing functions to identify where the connection is broken and check the affected link.

 

Parallel switches errors / Switch parallel connected with: <X>

This error appears when two or more switches are connected between the same nodes but have different connection states. The error often occurs after import issues or when errors have been introduced in the GIS network objects.

Start by identifying which object is affected:

1.Right-click the object in the report and select Show > Color enhanced to clearly see the affected object in the map.

2.Right-click the object and select Show > Relations > Parent.

 

If the object has no link to the parent object:

1.Select Tools > Relations > Other relations > Change parent for child object.

2.Left-click on the object with the error.

3.Left-click on the correct parent object.

 

If the link to the parent object is correct, check if there are more switches than expected between the same nodes. If so, remove the switch that should not exist.

If the error still persists, try to remove the switch and place it again.

 

Winding connection error / Max number of connections exceeded

This error appears when more than one connection has been created to a transformer bay. Exceptions apply to transformer bays, earthing switches and other windings.

Check which objects are connected to the transformer bay. If more objects than allowed are connected:

1.Remove one of the extra objects by right-clicking the object and selecting Objects > Delete object, or press in the toolbar.

 

Misplaced bay

This error appears when bays are placed in a way that violates the expected structure of the station. The error usually occurs when one or more bays (except transformer bays) have been placed between the outer bays of the station.

The outer bays mark the beginning and end of the station. Only transformer bays and substation bays may be placed between them.

1.Check how the bays are placed in the station.

2.If the placement does not meet the requirements, remove the misplaced bays.

3.Place the bays in the correct positions according to the station’s structure.